Chapter 38: When recruiting eunuchs, I was bumped into
It was already the next day when Love woke up.
She looked at the green tent ceiling, still a little confused.
"Is the girl awake?"
Shanglu and Rendong, who heard the noise, came over and pushed open the bed curtains.
Love looked outside and saw that it was already bright sunlight.
But ice basins had been placed in the four corners of the room, and a slight cool breeze spread throughout the room, so it didn't feel hot.
She bought this at the market yesterday.
Love pushed herself up and asked, "Have I been sleeping till now?"
Honeysuckle helped her sit up and said distressedly, "Yes, the young lady didn't get enough sleep yesterday, and she walked for so long, she must be exhausted. Fortunately, Chang Jin was sensible and didn't wake her up. He brought her back so that she could get a full night's sleep."
Shang Lu thought more about it and said while putting on Luo Fu's embroidered shoes: "Miss, are you being too indulgent with Chang Jin? This is too rude."
Luo Fu thought for a moment and said, "It's okay. He serves in the inner court and is an old man. He knows the rules. Besides, there are other eunuchs below. If they didn't stop him, it means it's in accordance with the rules."
Her thoughts had already turned to the shop she had arranged yesterday. "Tomorrow, the inner court will send a nanny to teach the concubines etiquette. After that, it's time for them to meet the emperor. However, I heard that the emperor never met the concubines in the past, and everyone went straight to the palace... Anyway, no matter what, I probably won't be able to leave after tomorrow, so I must get the shop things done today."
Shanglu and Rendong nodded quickly: "Miss, tell us what to do, and we will help you do it."
Luo Fu looked at Shang Lu: "I want you to stay outside and help me watch the shop, are you willing?"
Shang Lu was stunned for a moment, and said anxiously: "What will the girl do if I am not with her?"
Luo Fu said, "With Jindong and Changjin here, it won't be a problem. But if there's no one outside, I'd still be a little worried. The sister-in-law I'm looking for is clean and simple, but after all, I've only met her once. Who can predict what will happen in the future? You're careful and smart, so I'll keep you in the shop and manage it for me along with the sister-in-law. That's the safest way."
Shanglu was still struggling: "Then, let Jindong go."
Honeysuckle immediately said, "You said I'm clueless, but I can't do the math, so how can I understand business?"
Shang Lu glared at her, but Rendong really didn't know how to count and was careless. If he really gave the business to her, he would be finished.
And that Chang Jin is indeed okay...
Shang Lu was helpless and could only nod in agreement.
But it will be difficult to see girls in the future.
She has been with the girl for all these years, and although she knew that one day she would leave her, she didn't expect that day to come so soon.
Luo Fu shook her hand: "I'm still counting on you to send me some money. I'll see it eventually."
Shang Luhui held her hand and said, "Don't worry, young lady. I will definitely help you keep an eye on the shop!"
Having made the decision, Love didn't waste any time. After washing up and having breakfast, she went out with Shanglu and Honeysuckle.
The eunuch in charge was still attentive and even asked the two eunuchs from yesterday to accompany him.
Chang Jin didn't come today, saying that he was busy in the inner court.
In the carriage, Luo Fu told Shang Lu about the business of the bun shop and the profit sharing.
He also cut off a percentage of the profits and gave her the original monthly allowance.
Shang Lu was shocked: "Miss, how can this be possible! I am your man, and it is my duty to do things for you. How can I ask for profit?"
Luo Fu said, "Doing business is also very tiring. There are many things involved. You have to monitor the business, calculate the accounts, and manage the people involved. Every penny of profit is what you deserve. If you save it up, you will have the confidence to get married in the future."
Shang Lu was not in the mood to think about getting married at the moment. He said anxiously, "The girl only has 5% interest left. How can it be enough?"
Luo Fu smiled and said, "I've already calculated that Sister Li's buns are delicious and will sell well. The shop I bought is in a good location, so I can buy four stoves. Each stove can hold six layers of steamers, each layer can produce at least ten buns, which means I can produce at least 240 buns at a time.
Mrs. Li's buns cost three cents each. Even if the price doesn't go up in the future, they still cost seven hundred and twenty cents each time. She not only sells two hundred and forty buns a day, but also deducts the cost and the monthly salary, which means she can earn at least one or two taels of silver every day.
I'll take half, which means I can get at least ten taels a month. When I was at home, my monthly allowance was only one tael, but now it's fifteen taels, which is enough."
Honeysuckle was confused by what she heard. She counted on her fingers and asked, "Girl, how did you calculate it, and why can you calculate it so quickly?"
Shang Lu scolded her: "If you can't figure it out, forget it. You should work harder on other things. When I'm not around, it all depends on you."
Honeysuckle nodded quickly, her eyes firm: "Don't worry, I will definitely take good care of the girl!"
The carriage stopped next to Mrs. Li's bun shop.
Mrs. Li didn't open the shop today, so she was standing outside the shop waiting, tidying up.
The accompanying eunuch did not let Luo Fu get off the car, but only lifted Mrs. Li up.
Mrs. Li was frightened.
This was her first time riding in a carriage. It felt like a small room inside, complete with a soft couch and a small table. It was also cool and fragrant.
Upon closer inspection, there were small ice basins placed in the four corners.
I just don't know where the incense is.
The girl, so beautiful that one couldn't take her eyes off her, was sitting in the middle, looking at her with a smile.
Sister Li's legs softened, and she hurriedly knelt down: "This humble woman greets the noble lady..."
When she went back yesterday, the more she thought about it, the more beautiful it seemed, but the more panicked she became.
I felt that I was not polite enough at that time.
Now when he saw him, he immediately knelt down and kowtowed.
Luo Fu asked Shang Lu to help her up: "Sister-in-law, please get up quickly. We are doing business, there is no need for such etiquette."
Mrs. Li responded and was helped by Shang Lu to sit down in front of the small table.
The written contract was placed on the small table.
Shang Lu handed the deed to Sister Li and said, "Sister-in-law, take a look. This was written by our daughter. It clearly states how the profits will be divided, who has what responsibilities, and so on."
Sister Li quickly responded, took the deed, looked at it, then put it down and said with a wry smile, "I, I can't read..."
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Hearing this, Luo Fu also remembered: "Do your children know how to read? If so, you can ask them to come and see. If not, I will ask someone to find a scholar to come over."
Sister Li said hurriedly, "No, no! I'm so happy that the noble lady has condescended to open a shop with someone like me. There's no need to look at it. Besides, the noble lady has already explained everything very clearly."
As she spoke, she pressed her thumb into the ink on the small table, and then pressed it on the deed.
Shang Lu couldn't help but laugh. He turned the deed over and pointed to the correct blank space and said, "Sister-in-law, you pressed the wrong button. You should press here."
Mrs. Li blushed and quickly pressed her thumb to the place where she pointed.
Luo Fu pointed at Shang Lu and said, "She is my maid, her name is Shang Lu. From now on, she will work in the shop with my sister-in-law on my behalf."
Sister Li nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, that shop belongs to the noble lady, so naturally someone from the noble lady should be in charge."
Luo Fu nodded: "That's good, let's go to the shop and take a look."
The carriage then drove towards the Imperial College.
The spice shop has now been cleaned and looks brand new.
Even the stove has been built with bricks and stones.
Steamers, pots and other items are also available.
The six people bought by the eunuch yesterday stood in a row in an orderly manner.
Love took a look and found that their faces were very simple.
She was very satisfied and asked Shang Lu to count the money spent on hiring people and other miscellaneous items, and gave the eunuch a reward of one or two taels of silver: "Thank you for your hard work, eunuch."
The eunuch was somewhat flattered. He took it and knelt down to thank him, saying, "Thank you for the reward, Your Excellency."
Luo Fu felt that he was reliable and thoughtful. The other eunuch was also good at fighting, so she wanted to recruit him. She helped them up personally and asked their names. "I need people to accompany me after entering the palace. Would you like to stay with me?"
When Murong Jin came over, he heard these words.
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