The next day is the Lantern Festival.
Shopkeeper Shen came to deliver some dishes to Tang Shiyue, put them down and left. Behind him, an ordinary-looking carriage came in very low-key.
Meng Yiqiu felt that he had been doing stupid things since he came to Qinzhou. It was not until this moment that he realized that Manager Shen and Tang Shiyue had far more than just a business partnership. Looking at his casual attitude, he put down the dishes and left without even asking to stay for dinner. It was just like they were family.
He actually asked him about Tang Shiyue! I don't know how he laughed at him in his heart.
Meng Yiqiu approached the Tang family's gate in a sullen manner, glancing around with lingering fear, for fear that someone would see him again and come to watch.
After taking a few glances, he didn't see anything, but he caught sight of the couplet on the Tang family's gate.
The first line reads "Phoenix falls on the wutong tree and phoenix falls on the wutong tree", and the second line reads "Pearls are paired together and pearls are linked together".
The handwriting was vigorous and powerful, like floating clouds and startling dragons. Although it was not the font the prince often used, he should not be mistaken, as it was written by the prince himself.
The couplet written by the prince himself was not sealed or displayed, but was just pasted on the door. When the wind blew, the corners of the paper would flutter, making people nervous... The key point is, the prince would actually condescend to write a couplet for her? It shows that they must get along very well.
Meng Yiqiu took a long breath and glanced around.
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Next to it is a painting by Xu Wenqu, which shows a phoenix flying in the sky. The painting is beautiful, and the calligraphy is also nice.
There are truly many hidden dragons and crouching tigers around this young lady, and she must not be underestimated.
Seeing that he was still not getting out of the car, Ah Guang turned around and asked, "Master?"
Meng Yiqiu quickly jumped off the carriage and walked in like a thief, afraid that someone would see him. "Master Tang?"
Tang Shiyue looked up and asked in surprise: "How come the Second Young Master has time to come here?"
Meng Yiqiu looked pitiful: "Today is the Lantern Festival. I am alone here and feel very lonely. I wonder if I can bother Mr. Tang for a while?"
Tang Shiyue said: "If I can't make it, you'll leave?"
Meng Yiqiu coughed and said, "Master Tang, I'm not that annoying, am I? I heard that Sheng Qi has been living here for several days. You can tolerate his nagging, so why can't I?" He felt very aggrieved.
Okay, whatever.
Tang Shiyue waved her hand and went back to sit down. Meng Yiqiu achieved his goal and walked in with a smile, saying, "I put on the clothes that Mr. Tang sent me, and they are indeed extraordinary."
Tang Shiyue asked: "So what do you think?"
"Um?"
Tang Shiyue explained: "After you tried it on, and before you tried it on, what were your thoughts on business?"
Although she was still calm, Meng Yiqiu always felt...why did he always look stupid in front of her? He could never keep up with her train of thought.
Meng Yiqiu said: "What you said before is right. It is indeed light, warm, elastic and comfortable to wear. There is no need to measure the body. It will fit anyone of general size. Women who want to be slim will like it. Old people will like it for its comfort. Men like it for its lightness. In short, it is exactly as you said..."
Before he finished speaking, he heard footsteps. Qing Weilai came over hurriedly and said, "Master's wife, Master has sent a letter."
Tang Shiyue was overjoyed: "Really?"
Qing Weiliao nodded with a smile, then handed the letter to Tang Shiyue with both hands. Tang Shiyue opened the letter and read it carefully.
Huo Qijing was a person who only reported good news and not bad news. The letter did not mention a single word about any danger he encountered while escorting the prince. He simply said that he had arrived at Anlan Pass, met Yan Shiwei, and was temporarily staying with him, etc. The only mention of her was that he instructed Qing Weile to tell Tang Shiyue about this matter. He did not say anything to her alone.
Although she knew that he was such a person, Tang Shiyue was still very unhappy and pouted.
Qing Weiliao quickly comforted her: "Master's wife, at least now we know the place, and we can bring any food or supplies there."
"That's right!" Tang Shiyue thought so too, so she folded the letter casually and put it in her purse: "Let's talk about it later. If you insist on sending it, then I'll just bring something over at that time."
She looked like she was saying one thing and thinking another.
Qing Weiliao smiled faintly and turned around: "Yes, Master's wife."
As soon as he left, Tang Shiyue happily took out the letter and read it again.
Meng Yiqiu watched coldly from the side.
The young lady had a sullen look on her face, as if she was fully confident and unmoved by anything. But when she heard those words, she suddenly became lively and her eyes sparkled.
It suddenly reminded him of the time when his aunt came back to be the guest of honor at his eldest sister's coming-of-age ceremony. She was not dressed luxuriously, but when she smiled, her bright eyes and white teeth really brightened the whole room.
He was only ten years old at the time, and he didn't quite understand what was going on. He had only one thought in his mind: he must marry a beautiful woman like his aunt in the future.
When this little girl grows up, she will definitely be as stunningly beautiful as this.
She hasn't fully grown yet, but she already looks very charming.
But that person called her "Master's Wife"? Who is this "Master"? It seems that when I return to Chang'an, I must find a chance to meet Sheng Qi.
While he was thinking about it, Tang Shiyue had already put the letter away again and coughed: "Where were we talking about just now?"
"Well," Meng Yiqiu continued elegantly, "I'm saying that the sweater business is indeed promising and will surely bring in a lot of money in the future. Our two families should start it up quickly."
He glanced at her and said, "My embroiderers should be here tomorrow. I will ask them to come over and consult with Master Tang..."
"Wait!" Tang Shiyue said, "I asked you to invite an expert here mainly to let you know what we can do in the future and to what extent we can achieve it. Then we can discuss the price. As for whether to ask for advice or not, that will be a matter after the price is agreed and the contract is signed... There is no rush."
Meng Yiqiu: "..."
He could only say: "Master Tang is truly impartial and fair."
"What else?" Tang Shiyue asked, "Could it be that the Meng family would offer their embroidery skills to others without even receiving any money when doing business?"
Meng Yiqiu coughed lightly.
It seems that he is used to being treated preferentially and is not used to being treated normally. Tang Shiyue thinks this trend should not continue: "Second Young Master Meng, is there anyone else in the Meng family who is in charge of the business?"
Meng Yiqiu took a long breath and said, "Did I do anything wrong?"
"Don't misunderstand, Second Young Master," Tang Shiyue said with a fake smile, "In fact, I am not opposed to making full use of my looks. I think that identity and appearance are all natural resources. If you don't use them, it will be a waste. As long as you grasp the right degree, it will be fine. On this point, I have no disagreement with Second Young Master. But..."
She paused and said, "But this method is different for different people. Now that I am a young woman waiting to be married, I avoid this method as much as possible. I just want someone who can talk business with me in a serious manner. I will not give any extra care or preferential treatment just because the person who comes to talk is good-looking. I don't like to talk about friendship, I only like to talk about money."
She smiled slightly: "Second Young Master should understand what I mean, right?"
What could Meng Yiqiu say? No matter how angry he was, he could only say, "It was Meng who was rude. Don't worry, Mr. Tang, I won't do it again in the future."
There were footsteps outside, and Xia Yuhui came in: "Boss?"
Tang Shiyue pointed at Meng Yiqiu and said, "This is the second young master of the Qiantang Meng family."
Xia Yuhui had one arm, so he just smiled and bowed, "Second Young Master, you are polite. My surname is Xia, my given name is Mo, and my courtesy name is Yuhui."
Meng Yiqiu stood up quickly and returned the greeting: "Mr. Xia is polite."
Tang Shiyue said: "Mr. Xia will help me manage the business. If you have any problems in the future, you can contact him directly."
Meng Yiqiu's smile froze and he became really angry.
Is it necessary to not give him face? He is the second son of the Meng family. In the capital, from eighty to eighty years old, which lady would not be kind to him? What does she mean by avoiding him now? Is she deliberately leaving him alone?
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