Some people look down on the merchants, while others don't care.
Although scholars disdain money, they are indifferent to their social background.
Weren't many people poor scholars before they became officials?
People come and go in the Hanlin Academy; no one knows if someone will succeed in turning their fortunes around next.
Those who are more tactful will naturally maintain their previous attitude.
"I never expected that Madam Xiu came from a merchant family. I wonder what kind of business Madam Xiu's family does? If we need anything in the future, we can help them out."
Song Yixin wore a polite smile, with an air of superiority.
She had the confidence to say this; as long as she spoke to her father, someone would naturally look after her.
It's hard to say what kind of care it is.
Qi Fei smiled slightly, her eyes sweeping over Song Yixin's dress. "It's quite a coincidence, Miss Song has already taken care of her a bit."
I heard that a girl bought our newly released spring clothes for a high price.
For this, I even gave the shopkeeper a sum of money as a reward.
But I never expected that Miss Song would be so generous.
However, it must be something Miss Song really likes; a treasure is priceless.
"This dress is a bit pricey, but there's only one of its kind in the entire capital. Frankly, only Miss Song has the means to buy it."
Everyone present was shrewd enough to understand the implied meaning behind the song; they clearly understood the implications of Qi Fei's words.
Song Yixin stared at Qi Fei in astonishment, her voice a little shrill, "Is Xiuchun Pavilion owned by your family?"
"Yes, they are all small businesses. I was afraid you would laugh at me if I told you, so I didn't mention them."
Qifei smiled innocently, with an embarrassed look on her face, as if saying it was too petty and not worth mentioning.
But everyone else gasped. The man didn't seem to feel anything, but the ladies present were getting restless.
What kind of place is Xiuchun Pavilion?
Without a doubt, it's a place that all women in Beijing love.
If brothels are a man's paradise, then this place is a woman's favorite.
Gather two or three close girlfriends at Xiuchun Pavilion to try on and buy beautiful clothes, and enjoy unique massage services.
Most importantly, there are many handsome young servants there who serve you with humble and obedient manners. If you don't want a servant, there are other maids available.
The beauty of Xiuchun Pavilion lies in the fact that it is different for unmarried young girls and married women.
This undoubtedly makes many people curious about the unknown.
However, Xiuchun Pavilion made it very clear that if an unmarried girl went to a married woman's place and something happened, they would not be responsible, and it might even damage their reputation.
This one rule alone is enough to make many unmarried women back down.
A woman's reputation is paramount; it's enough to make her back down.
Even the servants were confined to specific areas, and they were not allowed to enter any places with signs indicating "No Male Guests Allowed."
When you're having a private chat with your best friend, someone always has to serve you tea and water. At this time, you can choose between a maid or a servant.
Just as men enjoy having young women serving them tea when they are discussing business, women naturally wouldn't refuse to have handsome young servants serving them.
Moreover, those servants were all tall and handsome, which was pleasing to the eye.
Enjoyment isn't something only men can do.
After Qifei revealed that Xiuchun Pavilion was owned by her, many women's eyes lit up.
Unexpectedly, the owner of Xiuchun Pavilion was right beside them.
It's worth noting that Xiuchun Pavilion, as a rising star, broke through the competition among numerous stores in Beijing in just one month and far surpassed them.
This earning power has made countless people envious.
People say it's good to be an official, but once you become an official, you have to socialize about everything, and without money, you can't move an inch.
Don't be fooled by their disdain for merchants; when it comes to a real comparison, they don't live as carefree and happy as the merchants, and their lifestyles are definitely not as enjoyable.
Who doesn't love money? It's just that people say it rather subtly.
Otherwise, everyone would be clutching their dowry, wishing they could split every single copper coin in half to use it.
Who doesn't envy the power of money making money?
They don't care about or look down on small, unsavory businesses.
But Xiuchun Pavilion was different; it was a place that even the ladies of princes and nobles liked to go.
A true favorite of wealthy ladies.
They only go out to spend money occasionally, hoping to make the acquaintance of some influential people.
After all, spending money there even once makes your heart tremble.
However, every time Xiuchun Pavilion releases a new garment or piece of jewelry, including the rouge used daily, it is a hot commodity.
If I don't go, I feel like I've been abandoned by the entire social circle of Beijing.
It felt like I couldn't even join in the conversation.
Song Yixin really didn't expect that Qifei had such a trick up her sleeve.
She must have realized long ago that the clothes she was wearing belonged to Xiuchun Pavilion, but she kept quiet about it. What a cunning person she is!
Song Yixin looked at Qi Fei with a gloomy expression. It turned out that Xiuchun Pavilion was actually opened by her.
This was undoubtedly not good news for her.
Because Xiuchun Pavilion is now so famous, it attracts a lot of people.
We need to find a way to break her wings.
Song Yixin forced a smile, "I didn't expect Madam Xiu to have such powerful methods. Who doesn't know the name of Xiuchun Pavilion?"
If only I had told you earlier that you were the owner of Xiuchun Pavilion…
If she had been told earlier that she was the owner of Xiuchun Pavilion, she would never have spent so much money to buy this spring dress.
She felt a little pain when she spent the money, but she had to plead with her mother for a long time before she finally agreed.
Unexpectedly, this benefited the person she most wanted to get rid of.
This undoubtedly made Song Yixin feel very angry, and she wished she could take off her clothes and stomp on them right then and there.
"It's not too late to know now. If Miss Song is going there next time, just let me know in advance, and I'll have someone give you a discount," Qi Fei replied with a smile.
In business, harmony brings wealth.
She loves rivals who eagerly offer her money; who would complain about money biting their hand?
Xiuchun Pavilion was originally a property she had arranged in advance for her trip to the capital.
It's called a business, but it's really just a shop that her father insisted she manage.
"Even if you don't think about yourself, you should think about your three children."
If your mother and I really go, even if I leave someone behind to watch the shop for you, you should at least understand what's going on, right?
Since you're going to the capital this time, you might as well take the opportunity to find a shop there to practice your skills and at least get a feel for what it's all about.
This was the predecessor of Xiuchun Pavilion. Her father insisted on forcing her to open a shop, and she had no choice but to pick and choose from the box given to her by her mother. She found a shop in the capital and eventually combined several shops to form a large shop.
She has to thank her father for this; he likes to buy things in a row, and since the shops are all connected, it's convenient for her.
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