Chapter 471: Being a manipulative person is also my skill
"Go back after lunch. The palace has strict rules. You can't stay outside for too long."
At the Liao family, Mrs. Liao persuaded Lin Qingqing, "When your mother-in-law asks you about this, just tell her that I invited you here."
Lin nodded gloomily, "It's so rare for me to come out, but I really don't want to go back."
The housekeeper came to report, "Madam, the second young master's wife of Weiyuan Marquis's Mansion is here."
"Sister Xin is here?"
Mrs. Liao's face showed joy. "Please invite her in."
The old woman turned around to lead the way, and Mrs. Liao patted Lin Qingqing's hand, "When you meet people later, no matter how unhappy you are, you can't show your face. As I said, we are in the same situation and we should support each other."
"I know, I'm not stupid."
Just not very happy.
Lin Qingqing calmed herself down, sat upright beside her, and became the distinguished young lady of the royal palace again.
Xin An came in with a big smile on his face. Seeing Lin Qingqing also smiling and greeting him, he said to Madam Liao, "I feel hungry today and miss Sister Xu's cheese. Can you prepare some for me?"
"If you want to eat, I have to prepare it for you right away."
Mrs. Liao smiled and ordered someone to make three servings and send them up. After Xin An sat down, she asked her why she came at this time, "Is there something wrong?"
"Yes."
The two of them were so familiar with each other, Xin An didn't beat around the bush and told her about her brother, "I was originally going to come here early in the morning, but the Crown Prince's Consort from Prince Jin's Mansion sent someone to invite me, so I came here as soon as I left the palace."
Mrs. Liao glanced at Lin Qingqing before asking Xin An, "I already know about this matter. Is there anything you need my help with?"
"Sister Xu is smart and saw through my purpose at a glance."
Xin An said frankly that he hoped to get help from the Xu family. "My brother is familiar with the rules of charity fundraising and knows how to do it, but Xuzhou is not like Huaijiang. Although our Xin family knows a few people in Xuzhou, when it comes to understanding Xuzhou, it has to be the Xu family."
Lin Qingqing couldn't listen any longer, and her dissatisfaction was reflected in her tone, "The first lord is your brother. Even if the Xu family helps with all their might, what benefit can they get? Isn't it just making wedding clothes for your Xin family in vain?"
Her words surprised Xin An. Aren't the benefits obvious? Mrs. Liao's eyes lit up with joy. "Are you serious? Are you willing to let the Xu family help?"
Xin An breathed a sigh of relief. Sister Xu was smarter and could directly understand the benefits of this. "I came here in person, how could it be fake?"
"It is true that my brother took the lead, but he is just a passer-by in Xuzhou. He still needs to rely on the Xu family to accomplish this."
Mrs. Liao agreed without hesitation, "I have accepted this matter. I will write a letter to my father today. When brother Xin arrives in Xuzhou, just go to the Xu family first. My Xu family will entertain you."
"Thank you, Sister Xu."
"I should thank you, too."
Opportunities never come by waiting. Prince Jin went to Xuzhou in person, and the first people to act were members of the Xin family, who had a good relationship with her. As long as the Xu family and the Xin family joined forces to handle this matter well, and let the officials and dignitaries in Xuzhou see who was standing behind the Xu family, the reputation of Prince Jin's Mansion and Marquis Weiyuan's Mansion would be borrowed.
From then on, the Xu family’s status among Xuzhou merchants became even more transcendent, and even the local governor had to treat them with courtesy.
It may be possible to surpass the Lin family in the future.
Lin Qingqing still hasn't figured out this truth. She just thinks that her sister Xu is too indulgent towards Xin An, and she wants the Xu family to help her with just a few words.
Mrs. Liao and Xin An happily achieved their goal. They talked about Wanyuan Bank opening a branch. Xin An said, "Manager Fang told me that he has his eyes on a large compound. The house is not very big, but the layout is good. We just need to spend more money to renovate it. I have asked him to buy it."
"I know about this. The location is also good. The method you mentioned is very good. I believe it will be more popular than the second one."
"I will arrange the fourth shop. I have someone looking at it. Because we need more and more goods, your brother-in-law has asked those of his men who can no longer go to the battlefield to buy a escort company. They can deliver goods for us in the future and make some money to make a living. The escort company is the only one that does not make much profit and has many people to support, so we cannot let you take a share."
Xin An laughed, "In Sister Xu's eyes, am I a money-grubber?"
"It's a good thing that kills two birds with one stone. I have no objection."
Seeing the two talking animatedly, Lin, who felt left out, coughed lightly. The two turned their eyes away at the same time. Sister Lin rolled her eyes and said, "Did you forget that there is another person here?"
Mrs. Liao laughed, "How dare I forget you? I wanted to ask you later, do you want the Lin family to get involved in the matter that Sister Xin mentioned?"
"It's no good."
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Mrs. Liao's smile faded. "Just write to Uncle Lin and tell him about this. Let Uncle Lin make his own decision on whether or not to help Xin's brother."
"You have to know that no one will feed opportunities to us. We have to actively strive for them and take the initiative. You can't wait for them."
Lin Qingqing listened to the advice and nodded. Xin An asked her, "Does the Second Young Master's wife think that I am too materialistic?"
Lin Qingqing gave her a look and asked her to understand it herself. Xin An understood and said, "We all come from merchants. Merchants have few opportunities to serve the court. Even if there is an opportunity, no one will think of us. We have to fight for what we want."
Then he laughed again, "I also think I am scheming and value profit, but I don't think it's shameful. Being scheming is also my ability, isn't it?"
"You're pretty proud."
After all, Lin Qingqing is just a delicate flower raised in a wealthy family, and she doesn't have any scheming minds. Xin An doesn't hate her, and of course he won't try to persuade her. It's better to just say what he wants to say.
A maid brought cheese, Xin An took it with a smile. She had just eaten two pastries on the way here, and now she wanted to eat again. Could it be that she was possessed by a pig spirit? After having lunch at the Liao family, Xin An went back home and hurried back to ask Qin Bo to take her pulse. She always felt that it was the case.
As soon as she left, Lin Qingqing approached Mrs. Liao and said, "Sister Xu, please tell me the benefits of this. I'm stupid and haven't figured it out yet. I was embarrassed to ask just now."
"I won't interrupt your nap. I'll leave if you tell me."
Madam Liao had no choice but to help her analyze the situation carefully. After understanding it, Lin Qingqing became more alert. "So that's what happened. I thought the Lin family and the Wang Mansion were already relatives by marriage, but I didn't expect that it could be stabilized like this. I'll also write a letter to my father. Anyway, this matter doesn't need to go through the Wang Mansion and I can still use the Wang Mansion's influence."
With a helpless sigh, "Sister Xu understood as soon as Xin An said that. How could you two be so smart? Just say that Xin An is too cunning to run to the palace so many times. I will keep an eye on her in the future, so that I won't miss any good things."
"Sister Xu, take a nap. I'm going back now."
Hahahaha, sisters, do you know what day it is today?
This is the day when the divine beast returns to the cage. I am liberated once again, hahaha~~~ (End of this chapter)
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