Chapter 69 The Unfathomable Tongjia Clan
"Look, neither of you is as polite as Yanran, a child. You've made yourselves a laughingstock just now. Let's see how you face each other in the future." Seeing that the atmosphere had improved, Kangxi also teased the Empress and the Consort.
The two looked at each other and both saw the word "speechless" in each other's eyes.
"Your Majesty is right. I am sorry that my cousin made a fool of herself." Fanghua stepped forward to help Tongjia Shi up, who was bowing. "I have just acquired a gold hairpin. I think it suits my cousin very well. Consider it hush money. My cousin, please forget about what happened today."
After saying that, Fanghua took off a gold hairpin from her hair and put it on Tongjia's head.
Niohuru was not to be outdone, and immediately took off her beloved jade bracelet, saying, "This pink color suits my cousin very well. How about I bribe my cousin a little?"
Upon receiving the gifts from the two ladies, Lady Tongjia repeatedly expressed her gratitude, and playfully said, "I don't need the two ladies to bribe me. Yanran didn't see or hear anything." But the joy in her expression was undeniable.
Emperor Kangxi was very pleased with their harmony and was delighted to see it. "Haha, that's excellent, excellent indeed!"
After having lunch at a restaurant, Kangxi took the three of them for a stroll around the imperial city.
Because he remembered the Empress's Rongyan Pavilion, Kangxi brought all three of them over.
Fanghua was very satisfied with the thriving business of the shop.
Because there were many customers, Fanghua stopped Kangxi from going in, saying, "My lord, I just wanted to come and take a look. There's no need for me to go in." She didn't want to affect her business.
Nothing is more important than money.
Before Emperor Kangxi could even speak, Lady Niohuru objected, "Sister, you've made such a commotion, how can you not go in? I also want to see you."
After saying that, she bypassed the emperor and went straight into the shop.
The shopkeeper was Fanghua's wet nurse.
He was paying his bill when he heard the waiter shout that another customer had come in, and he quickly looked up.
This is quite something.
He immediately came out from behind the counter and personally greeted him at the door.
Just as he was about to kneel down, Fanghua stopped him, "Brother, there's no need for that. My master and I are traveling incognito. Just take us up to the second floor."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Pingzhou dared not delay and immediately led the group to their destination himself.
The customers below were all perceptive and naturally wouldn't offend the important person. Because of the important person's arrival, they selected their items and left immediately.
Business suddenly lost its previous liveliness, which made Fanghua very unhappy.
However, he didn't show it.
"It seems the shop is doing well. You've worked hard, Brother Nai," Fanghua said to Zhang Pingzhou as they went up to the second floor.
"It's no trouble at all. This servant is doing my duty for Your Highness and doesn't deserve such praise. It's just my duty."
Although the indenture had been returned, he was still willing to be the empress's servant.
After everyone was seated, Zhang Pingzhou immediately bowed and greeted them.
He greeted everyone except for those from the Tongjia clan.
Niohuru, ever the loose tongue, spoke up again, "Oh, you still recognize me? It seems Your Majesty the Empress has been giving this servant quite a few scoldings."
Fanghua was getting really annoyed by this unconventional Niohuru clan.
"It's okay if I don't know you."
Seeing that the two were about to start arguing again, Kangxi quickly interrupted them, "Don't you know where you are? Didn't you want to buy something? Hurry up and choose what you want. We still need to go to other places later."
Kangxi felt that the two of them had ruined his good mood.
Fanghua and Niohuru glared at each other before going to choose what they liked.
Tongjia was the same; out of consideration for her status, she followed behind the two and made her selections. Everything on the second floor was the finest of the finest.
The owner of these beautiful women naturally possessed all of them, but that didn't stop her from spending Kangxi's money.
If he doesn't pay for all these things today, she'll curse him to death.
The three of them made their selections quickly, each taking one or several of each type of product.
"Have you all made your selections?" Kangxi stood up when he saw them stop choosing, came over to them and looked at them. "Fang'er, have your wet nurse come and settle the bill."
Zhang Pingchuan, who had been serving by the emperor's side, immediately stepped forward upon hearing the emperor speak. "This servant is here. The total is..." Zhang Pingchuan gave a number.
Fang'er gave Zhang Pingchuan a thumbs up when no one could see him, because his price was exactly what she wanted.
Niohuru stopped making sarcastic remarks and her smile broadened.
"Your Majesty, I am so happy today. I love all of these. May I buy you more next time you run out?"
Emperor Kangxi was a man of the world and was not intimidated by the number Zhang Pingchuan reported.
After receiving the money, he smiled at the imperial concubine and said, "Alright, let me know when you're done using it next time, and I'll have someone buy it for you."
"What about Fang'er? Does she need anything?" We can't favor one over the other.
However, Fanghua knew that the other person was just being polite and didn't really intend to buy it.
"Your Majesty, this is my shop. When I run out, I will have some sent to the palace. I won't let Your Majesty spend any more money."
Although it was just a polite gesture, it was enough that the money had been properly accounted for in front of Emperor Kangxi.
"Haha, my wife is so considerate of her husband." Although Emperor Kangxi was not short of money, he would still be somewhat unhappy if the Empress agreed.
The present moment couldn't be better.
"Oh, does that mean I'm not considerate of you, Master?" Niohuru, that troublemaker, is at it again.
Fanghua was quite happy that she could make Kangxi lose face.
Just as Zhang Pingchuan went downstairs to pack his things, Fanghua also took the opportunity to go downstairs to tell Zhang Pingchuan some things.
Downstairs, there were naturally people handling these matters. When Fang'er arrived, Zhang Pingchuan had already served her tea and was waiting for her.
"Master." He didn't presume, but addressed him as "Master."
"The store management is going well. How are the preparations for the other stores going?"
My departure from the palace today is not only because of Rongyan Pavilion, but also because of other matters.
"Reporting to Master, the general store is almost ready, just waiting for you to return with the goods."
Fanghua has now handed over all her businesses outside the palace to Zhang Pingchuan. The general store is part of her preparations for Changtai to establish trade routes with Mongolia.
You can't miss an opportunity to make money.
"Has there been any news from the old man's side?" So much time has passed, he should be almost ready by now.
Fanghua was also somewhat worried about Changtai.
She was worried about going so far away with so few people; she wouldn't be at ease if something really happened.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, I went back to the manor and asked the Fujin (principal wife), and she said that the master will return before the New Year."
It's almost the end of the year, and there are only a few months left, so we can wait.
"Yes, I understand. Next, keep a close eye on the goods. I don't want to hear any words that could damage my reputation."
"Yes, Your Majesty, this servant will remember your instructions."
We've finished discussing the important matters, and the items we selected have all been packaged.
"Your Majesty."
Qiaoling, who was following Fanghua, stepped forward and took the things. "The Emperor is already waiting at the door. We need to hurry."
"good."
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