Coming to the capital to conduct business and set up a shop now, though she did indeed intend to continue cooperation with Guilin Residence, there was no rationale in discussing friendship in business. The so-called "no businessman is upright," everyone was merely gathering for profit.
If she accepted Guilin Residence’s favor today, she would eventually have to repay in the future. But she was not one to enjoy being shackled, thus, it’s better not to accept this favor.
Master Liu looked at Ji Xinhe’s insistence and laughed while stroking his beard, "I heard of Miss Ji’s intelligence and resourcefulness before, and seeing it today, it really wasn’t untrue."
Xin He smiled, "Master Liu overpraises."
"Well then, I’ll have someone arrange for you to stay in the house, you should prepare early, the business opportunities in the capital can’t be delayed." Master Liu meant profoundly.
"Rest assured Master Liu, within half a month, Qinghe’s small shop will officially open for business, and Guilin Residence’s grape wine supply in the capital will certainly not be short." Ji Xinhe nodded.
Only then did Master Liu nod with relief, "That’s good, I trust in Miss Ji’s capabilities."
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The mansion Master Liu arranged for her was not bad, the location was relatively quiet. When her horse carriage arrived at the door, ten servants were waiting. As soon as they saw her, they immediately bowed their bodies and paid respect, "Greetings to the lady."
Ji Xinhe was satisfied with what she saw. Guilin Residence’s host was putting in a lot of heart, showing that they truly intended to continue cooperation with her.
"Master Liu has instructed that you should live comfortably here after traveling all the way to the capital. If you need anything or are not satisfied, just let us know, and we servants will take care of it. I am called Fuquan. If the lady has any instructions, you can just order me." A clever servant led Ji Xinhe inside while speaking.
Ji Xinhe casually looked around and said, "I think it’s very good, nothing to pick on."
"That’s the best." The servant smiled and nodded.
Ji Xinhe entered the hall, tossed her luggage bag onto the table, and said, "Let them all come in."
"Does the lady mean, let all the servants come in?"
"Ask all of them to come in, I have something to say." Ji Xinhe nodded.
Actually, she didn’t want to have servants. In Lian’an Town, she didn’t have the intention to buy servants, feeling that having them was troublesome. But now in the capital, Master Liu means well and she can’t refuse. Moreover, she wouldn’t have the heart or time to clean and arrange this two-storey house alone. These servants, it was still necessary to keep.
But since she decided to keep them, they should certainly stay in their place.
A group of servants walked in, stood in a row with their heads bowed. It wasn’t clear who was who, "Greetings to the lady."
Ji Xinhe casually sat in the armchair, her voice clear and pleasing, "I have always been a lazy person and don’t even like using servants. But today I came to the capital and I can’t refuse Master Liu’s kindness. Since you are here in my house, it’s a kind of fate. But whether it is a deep or shallow fate, you have to prove yourselves."
"If the lady has orders, we dare not defy it."
"I am comfortable to serve, I don’t have a lot of rules, you can act freely. But I am also not very accommodating. Usually, keep your wits about, if anyone really makes a mistake one day, begging me to let them off, I will not give a second chance." Ji Xinhe’s tone had a trace of coldness, although it looked casual, it strangely chilled people to the bone.
The crowd hurriedly said, "We will heed the lady’s instructions!"
Only then did Ji Xinhe gesture, "All of you may leave, Fuquan."
"Yes."
"Assign their duties, all of them are responsible for the housekeeping and kitchen work. I will not retain anyone by my side."
With these unfamiliar people, of course she would not retain any of them, and plus, she found having a servant is troublesome.
"Yes, this servant will go and give the instructions." Fuquan agreed smartly and then withdrew.
Finally, the house was empty. Ji Xinhe took a breath of relief and went into the inner room, lifting the curtain. She lay down, somewhat tired, on the large soft bed. The journey of nearly half a month had indeed been difficult. Fortunately, she has arrived in the capital today and has settled down.
Next, it was time to set up the workshop, then officially open Qinghe’s small shop and seize the business opportunities in the capital.
Therefore, there would be a lot of hustle and bustle, all sorts of headaches, especially concerning that kerchief.
Ji Xinhe took out the kerchief and looked at it, her eyes slightly heavy. One of the reasons she came to the capital this time was for the secret behind this kerchief. But this matter couldn’t be rushed. She had just arrived and had no foundation in the capital, not yet on her feet. Investigating this issue would be troublesome. She had to wait.
She wasn’t in a hurry about this matter.
It’s just that now she is in the capital, her heart was always unsettled. It wasn’t because of the fear of being in a strange land, nor the insecurity of being alone, but because he was in the same place.
If they indeed meet one day······
Ji Xinhe shook her head fiercely. The capital was huge and he held a high position, it wouldn’t be easy to run into him, would it?
The best outcome was to not see him!
Ji Xinhe mocked herself and lifted the corner of her lips. It seemed that she was unnecessarily worried. Now, he probably had beauties in his arms and completely forgot her.
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It had only been two days since Xin He came to the capital, but her actions were swift. She bought some long-term workers who had sold themselves in the dental line to work directly in the workshop later. As the products of Qinghe’s small shop were exclusive, she particularly emphasized on confidentiality. For safety, she only considered hiring people who had sold themselves to work, and did not plan to hire outside hands.
Then, by comparing the fruit shops in the capital, she chose a supplier for fruit goods. The workshop was thus ready to start. Because of the many things to deal with, once she got busy, all her worries were put behind her. Although it was a bit hard, she felt a rare peace.
Marquis Mu Houchu, on the other hand, wasn’t at ease. He hurried back from Lian’an Town in a few days, only resting for two nights. His gloomy mood didn’t diminish at all during the journey, making Ling Feng and other followers fearful.
"Master, we have entered Pengzhou. It will probably take another half a day to reach the capital." Ling Feng was cautious when he spoke.
He had followed Marquis Mu Houchu for many years and knew that although his master was ruthless and cold, he had never seen him like this before.
An intimidating demeanor, a gloomy mood, seemed to contain some regrets?
Ling Feng got a chill down his spine and immediately shook his head, a big joke. Isn’t it a well-known fact in the world that Minister Mu is ruthless and cold-hearted?
"Half a day..." Mu Houchu watched the front, his eyes deep, immediately coldly said, "Speed up the horses!"
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