Chapter 354 The Emperor's Thoughts
Pei Ji kicked over, and A Lin, who was absent-mindedly holding a sword next to him, instantly came back to his senses, "Yes! The hot pot in the restaurant not far ahead is delicious. Especially the lamb slices, very tender!"
Pei Ji: "Okay, let's go eat here."
Alin muttered and patted his robe that had a footprint on it.
Song Ci laughed at the way the two of them got along, saying it was like a child.
The mutton hotpot was indeed delicious. Song Ci said, "Alin is a good eater. This hotpot is very good."
Ah Lin was pleased: "As long as Madam likes it, that's good. I have nothing to do in my free time, and that's my only hobby: eating! I've tried almost all the delicious food in the capital. If Madam wants to eat anything, just ask me."
Tian'er picked up the mutton slices with chopsticks and put them in her mouth, chewing them slowly.
This idiot looks stupid, but he has a very clever tongue. The mutton he cooked is almost as good as the one in the princess's mansion.
She was a maid who knew martial arts. The other servants in the princess's mansion could not compare with her, so her food was particularly good. She had tried almost all the delicious food, but this mutton was still so delicious that she almost swallowed her tongue.
So delicious.
Immediately he ate four large bowls in big gulps.
Ah Lin glanced at her sideways, his round face puffed out with cheeks, "Miss Tian'er, you have a really good appetite."
Tian'er wiped her mouth and glanced at him sideways, "You mean, I have a big appetite and eat too much?"
Ah Lin grinned, "No, no, it's because Miss Tian'er eats delicious food. Just looking at her makes me want to eat. A good appetite is good. Eat more and you will be healthy."
As a result, Tian'er looked even worse.
What the hell, is this guy picking a fight on purpose? My hands are itching.
After eating the hot pot, Pei Ji Songci picked up the hot tea and drank it slowly, the hot air from his mouth turned into wisps of white smoke.
"The weather is getting colder." Song Ci said slowly.
"It's indeed colder this year than in previous years." Pei Ji didn't think much about it.
"I mean, I'm afraid it will continue to be cold this year."
"Why?" Pei Ji looked thoughtful.
"Look, people coming from outside the city." She raised her snow-white finger and pointed in a direction, and Pei Ji looked in that direction.
“People outside the city wear much heavier clothes than those inside.”
She nodded, "Exactly."
She didn't explain much, but Pei Ji quickly understood what she meant. Why would someone from outside the city wear such heavy clothes? It was colder outside than in the capital, but there was no guarantee that the cold wouldn't blow into the capital. If that happened, the price of charcoal would probably be out of control.
“Knock, knock, knock.”
Pei Ji drummed his fingers on the table. "I'll tell the emperor about this later. The capital needs more charcoal."
Song Ci: "Can I use the silver you gave me to buy some charcoal for my fire? I can buy some high-quality goods, such as silver charcoal, and earn some money from these powerful people."
Pei Ji smiled and said, "You don't need to ask me. I've given you the money, so you can do whatever you want."
Song Ci: "Okay."
The two of them reached an agreement quickly, speaking in a relaxed tone, as if they were talking about a very small matter. Unexpectedly, their words would come true today.
After returning to the Song family, Song Ci quickly went out to buy charcoal. She called several managers and servants to her side and gave them instructions.
"We need to buy charcoal separately so that people don't find out we're hoarding it."
"Miss, can we buy it at the current market price?"
Song Ci: "No, if you buy a lot, we can negotiate. We can cut 20% off the original price. The shopkeeper may agree to this price."
The steward pondered, "Miss, if someone asks, how should we answer?"
Song Ci: "That's a good question. You can just say that your family is large and has many branches, so you need to stock up more. You come from different places, so you can talk to them in the local dialect and don't reveal your identity."
The steward said: "Miss, you are so thoughtful. We will definitely see to it."
Song Ci immediately told this to her two uncles. The eldest and second uncles of the Qiao family looked at each other with serious eyes, "Xiao Ci, is this news true?"
Song Ci thought about it for a moment and realized that it was around this year that the winter was extremely cold, and it was also this year that many people froze to death.
Although the Qiao family is a merchant family, they are also kind people and will certainly not sit idly by.
"Yes, it's true."
Boss Qiao spoke first, "In that case, I'll send a message back and ask them to buy and stockpile some charcoal, both expensive and cheap."
Qiao Lao Er: "The expensive ones are sold to the rich and powerful for a fortune, while the cheap ones are sold to the common people at the same price."
As expected, the two members of the Qiao family quickly came up with a solution, and just as Song Ci understood, they wanted to help the people.
This point coincides with hers.
"In this case, the two uncles should make plans early. I'm afraid that it won't be long before things suddenly get colder."
Mr. Qiao stroked his chin and said, "We should stock up on cotton, fabrics, and furs. They will sell very well this year."
He is indeed a man of business potential. One charcoal fire quickly leads to other things.
Song Ci nodded, "That's right."
She also gave another instruction, "Do it discreetly, don't let others see."
Uncle Qiao nodded solemnly, "Okay."
At the same time, Pei Ji entered the palace and told the news.
The emperor rubbed his brows, "Are you sure?"
Pei Ji: "I am sure."
The Emperor: "I will inform everyone to stockpile more charcoal this year and have people monitor the market price."
After finishing the business, seeing Pei Ji still standing there and not leaving, the emperor smiled and said, "My dear Pei, what's the matter? Do you want to stay in the palace for lunch?"
Pei Ji: "I dare not."
The emperor secretly criticized you, what is there that you dare not do?
But he said, "Tell me, what else is there?"
Pei Ji: "What do you think of the matter I mentioned to Your Majesty earlier?"
The emperor hesitated for a moment and put down his pen. "You mean the imperial merchant? His goods are indeed good. Since you strongly recommend him, then I will employ him. But the goods must be guaranteed to be the best."
Pei Ji finally managed to smile, "Yes, I will definitely give you instructions."
After saying that, he said goodbye and left.
The emperor curled his lips and said, "This kid, the charcoal fire is just a by-product. The main purpose is this imperial merchant position. Now I am even more curious about this Song porcelain."
Eunuch Luo continued with a smile, "Master Pei finally found someone he likes, so he must be doting on her. Besides, Miss Song is also the first person Master Pei has liked."
Speaking of the first person he liked, the emperor looked at him and said, "You are saying something with a hidden meaning."
Eunuch Luo: "I dare not."
The Emperor: "Did someone outside ask you to come and speak for the Imperial Concubine? You old thing, you must have gained a lot of benefits behind my back, otherwise why would you bring up the first person you loved?"
There are many concubines in the harem, and the most special one is naturally the imperial concubine.
The first person the emperor loved since he was a prince.
Eunuch Luo knows this better than anyone else.
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