A few days later, Ali received a copy sent by Cheng Tingrui.
Not just one book, but...
All the unique manuscript copies on Cheng Tingrui's bookshelf.
Ah Li looked at He Youyou with a troubled expression: "Mother, this..."
Scholars cherish books.
He Youyou didn't think much of it.
"Just keep it. If you find any rare books in the future, just make a copy for him too."
Just a few days after the New Year, the restless He Youyou urged Zhao Changqing to quickly arrange a meeting with the Prince of Qi to discuss work.
Sitting idly is too boring; working is much more interesting.
When Zhao Changqing saw that she had come to him on her own initiative, he had a tea table set up under the plum blossom tree.
“Youyou, let’s drink tea and admire the flowers while we wait. King Qi is visiting relatives and friends, he may not be home right now, he may be out having fun somewhere.”
"Alright."
He Youyou followed him and sat under the plum tree to drink tea.
The copper kettle was placed on the charcoal stove and heated. When it was picked up, boiling water was poured into the kettle, and the aroma of tea filled the air.
Zhao Changqing placed the steaming cup in front of her: "This water is plum blossom snow. Savor it carefully and see if you can taste the cool fragrance of plum blossoms?"
He Youyou picked up the cup and held it in her hand.
It's quite warm.
"Be careful, it's hot. Let it cool down before you drink it," Zhao Changqing quickly reminded him.
He Youyou relaxed and nestled in the chair.
The chair was covered with thick, soft cushions, just like a cozy cat bed.
She smiled at Zhao Changqing and said, "Hanzhang, how come you've suddenly become so refined? This isn't like you; it's more like something Cheng Tingrui would do."
Zhao Changqing was speechless.
He specifically asked Zhao Wenqi to secretly inquire with the Empress.
The Empress Dowager said that women all like elegant things and refined men.
He coughed lightly: "You... don't like elegance?"
He Youyou thought for a moment and said, "It's not that I don't like it, it's just that I'm a pragmatist who values efficiency and profit. Things that are flashy but impractical are dispensable to me."
Before the two could exchange more than a few words, the King of Qi arrived.
Zhao Changqing's face immediately darkened: "Why did you come so quickly? It's the New Year, didn't you go out to visit friends?"
King Qi, Zhao Changyi, laughed heartily: "Someone came to visit me today, so I didn't go out. But as soon as I heard that my fourth brother was looking for me, I immediately sent the person away and came without delay. My fourth brother's affairs are always important and must be put first."
Zhao Changqing: There's no need for that...
He Youyou was quite happy. Since she was here, let's get down to business.
Zhao Changyi wasn't a fool; seeing He Youyou there, he immediately understood.
"Fourth Brother, the capable person you're talking about, is it Madam Han?"
"Well, your sister-in-law... Youyou has been in business for many years and is quite knowledgeable about business. I asked her to help you make a decision."
Zhao Changyi looked at He Youyou with a mixture of belief and doubt.
Well……
She was a very young woman, not much older than me.
Having been in business for many years?
Making decisions for yourself?
Zhao Changyi is not a reckless person.
Even though he was somewhat skeptical, he didn't show it outwardly.
His mother came from a humble background, and he was always cautious in his dealings with others.
Although he had some doubts about Madam Han, he couldn't be disrespectful since she was introduced by his fourth brother.
"May I ask, Madam Han, what kinds of businesses have you been involved in?"
Since there are doubts, let's test the waters first.
He Youyou covered her teacup and smiled, "Last time at the restaurant, Prince Qi mentioned that someone bought seedlings last year..."
"Ah, yes, yes, I did mention this matter."
“That northern merchant who bought the seedlings was me.”
He Youyou said those words lightly.
Zhao Changyi almost knelt down.
"Madam Han?! You? The northern merchant who bought seedlings?"
He Youyou nodded, her eyes filled with sincerity.
“If you don’t believe me, I still have the original delivery contract, which can prove it.”
King Qi pointed at her with his finger, then looked at Zhao Changqing.
Zhao Changqing nodded as well.
"Goodness gracious! Fourth Brother, you didn't let a single word slip last time!"
Authentication successful.
King Qi now had nothing to worry about.
He happily pulled up a chair and sat down next to He Youyou.
The two chairs were almost pushed together to form one.
Zhao Changqing's blood pressure spiked instantly, and his eyes turned fiercely towards Lao Qi.
However, King Qi was in high spirits and completely missed the signal.
"Hehe, Madam Han, I have long admired you. How did you come up with the idea of buying Qingmiao?"
What's your opinion on the seedling market this year?
Do you think I have a chance of winning if I make my move this year?
...
The two chatted enthusiastically.
Zhao Changqing was completely ignored in the background.
He leaned back lazily in his chair, wrapped in a black mink coat, with the hem of a gold-embroidered python robe peeking out from underneath.
The steam rising from the teacup enveloped his deep-set eyes and brows.
Looking across the white mist.
Across from him, He Youyou was enthusiastically expressing her views on business to King Qi.
Her usually cool and aloof features became exceptionally bright and beautiful at this moment.
Even the red plum tree overhead paled in comparison to this vibrant color.
Snap—
King Qi, Zhao Changyi, suddenly slapped his thigh, interrupting Zhao Changqing's thoughts.
He looked over in surprise.
King Qi excitedly said to He Youyou, "Sister-in-law! Hearing your words is better than reading for ten years! How could my fourth brother be so foolish?! Leaving you alone in Jizhou, isn't that a waste of a great talent? What a huge delay! I've decided on you as my sister-in-law! If my fourth brother doesn't want you, I will!"
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