Chapter 457 Jinxiao Pavilion
Xiao Wan picked up a copy of Xue Hui's information from the table, her voice gentle but every word clear:
"The Xue family has been engaged in business for generations and has a rich family background. Xue Hui has been following her father in running the business since she was young and is indeed quite capable. It is said that now she even has the entire Duke's Mansion's account in her hands."
Zhu Qingyan asked: "What are her preferences? Can we prescribe the right medicine for her?"
Zhao Sicheng smiled and said, "The nature of businessmen is to love money."
"Yes, I also spent some time to find out, and Xue Hui is indeed a money-loving person." Xiao Wan said.
"She can make money, but she can also spend it lavishly. Any piece of jewelry she wears is worth hundreds of taels."
Zhu Qingyan pondered for a moment, his tone somewhat heavy.
"If we can impress her with gold and silver, that would be the best strategy. But the family business behind her is so huge, the amount that can impress her must be a lot."
…
Tongyun Money House is now the largest money house in the entire Daliang, with branches spread all over the place. It has the support of the imperial court and is at its peak.
The head office of Tongyun Money House had already been renovated by Qiao Youyou, and it was more than three times larger than before.
He even spent a huge amount of money to build a seven-story Jinxiao Pavilion in the backyard, which stood tall and majestic.
Climbing to the top of Jinxiao Pavilion, you can overlook the entire capital city. This is also where Qiao Youyou and the managers handle daily affairs.
Because the Jinxiao Pavilion was famous throughout the world, Qiao Youyou was also given the title of "Master of the Jinxiao Pavilion", and people at that time used this as a respectful title.
Xiao Wan stood in front of Tongyun Money House, and saw merchants and common people coming in an endless stream. When she entered the money house, a young waitress came forward and asked her politely whether she wanted to deposit or exchange money.
Xiao Wan flipped her wrist lightly, and a pure gold coin appeared in her palm.
There is a unicorn head carved on the front of the coin, and the word "Tongyun" is engraved on the edge. It is the "Seven Treasures Gold Seal" of Tongyun Money House.
This seal was rarely issued and was made of pure gold, each with an auspicious beast engraved on it. Those who owned the gold seal were either rich or noble. All the wealthy merchants in the capital were proud to own a gold seal of Tongyun Money House.
Among them, the "Qilin Gold Seal" is the most noble, and it is said that less than ten were made in total.
Anyone holding this seal does not need to be informed and can directly go to the top of Jinxiao Pavilion to meet the Pavilion Master.
If there is anything you need, Tongyun Money House and Jinxiao Pavilion will do their best to help.
When the maid saw the golden seal of Qilin, her expression changed slightly and she said softly, "Miss, the Pavilion Master is not in the capital these days..."
"I know." Xiao Wan said, "Is Master Wenren here?"
The waitress nodded, "Please follow me."
…
Xiao Wan followed the maid through Tongyun Money House and came to Jinxiao Pavilion.
There is a hanging ladder in the pavilion, which is designed based on the mechanism on Miss Shi Yan's pleasure boat. When a person stands in it, there will be someone outside to control it, allowing people to go up and down freely.
Xiao Wan came to the seventh floor, came to the director's room, knocked gently on the door, and then went in.
Wenren Yuebai was sitting in a wheelchair by the window. He turned around when he heard footsteps. His eyes were as cold as ever, but a little less indifferent than before.
"Ms. Xiao Wan?"
A hint of surprise flashed across Wenren Yuebai's eyes, and he immediately ordered someone to serve tea.
"Master Wenren, we are facing a difficult problem right now. I am afraid that only your Tongyun Bank can help us."
Xiao Wan explained the whole story.
After hearing this, Wenren Yuebai also realized the importance of the matter and asked:
"You mean, we need a large sum of money to smooth things over with that Madam Hui?"
"Exactly."
"How much do you need?"
Xiao Wan was silent for a moment before she slowly uttered three words:
"Ten thousand taels."
Wenren Yuebai was slightly stunned.
Xiao Wan said quickly:
"Madam Hui is the daughter of a wealthy businessman, so an ordinary amount of money may not impress her.
Don't worry, this silver..."
"Miss Xiao, you don't have to be polite." Wenren Yuebai interrupted her, "Miss Zhu and Youyou are as close as sisters. If Youyou were here, she would definitely agree. But..."
"But are there any difficulties?" Xiao Wan asked anxiously.
A few years ago, the left prime minister retired, and Wenren Yuebai also resigned from his position in the Hanlin Academy and devoted himself to helping Qiao Youyou manage Tongyun Money House.
The money shop was in Qiao Youyou's hands. Its scale grew day by day, its ties with the imperial court became closer, and the risks also increased accordingly.
Qiao Youyou was tired of the social etiquette in officialdom, but could not avoid dealing with those people. When she had to negotiate, Wenren Yuebai would come forward.
After all, he was once the son of the Left Prime Minister and was favored by the late emperor, so officials of all ranks had to give him some face.
Over the years, Wenren Yuebai has also helped Qiao Youyou and the bank to overcome many difficulties. His prestige in the bank is growing, and everyone has great faith in him.
Wenren Yuebai sighed softly, poured a cup of Pu'er tea for Xiao Wan, and then said slowly:
"Tongyun Money House has made a lot of profit in recent years. It is not difficult to borrow 10,000 taels, let alone 100,000 taels.
It just so happens that at this critical moment... I can’t take it out.”
"Why?"
A hint of embarrassment appeared on Wenren Yuebai's calm yet pale face.
"Right now Youyou is exploring a business deal in the south, but the situation there is somewhat special.
She was determined to accomplish this task, and when she left Beijing, she not only took with her the savings of the past few years, but also took away most of the liquid funds in the bank.
Right now, the only things left in the bank are the customers' deposits.
Although the amount of deposit is huge, it is all the guests' savings, and the government has assigned people to manage it. Even Youyou himself has the right to embezzle it easily.
So... it's really impossible to suddenly take out 10,000 taels of silver."
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