Liu Huan didn't leave Fengyue Tower until the evening. The middle-aged man sat in the private room all afternoon. Before leaving, he bought a gift for everyone in Fengyue Tower.
There's a reason why he became the head steward of the Liu family; even Huo Xiaolong's bear cub received a small jar of honey.
"My young lady is introverted and has never been talkative since she was little. She has also been spoiled in her food and daily life. If you need anything, please come to the Liu family shop to find me anytime. I hope you will take good care of her."
The man bowed deeply to Cen Ang, and the woman returned the bow.
"Rest assured, with Liu Xu here, she may not be as fortunate as the Liu family, but she will certainly be happy and safe."
"Thank you for your trouble, Madam."
Miao Cuifang was still following behind the girl. In the afternoon, Liu Xu took him to buy some spring clothes and forced him to change. Now the young man was looking at his clothes with great satisfaction.
My own apprentice is so good, so considerate.
"Miss, I'm leaving."
Liu Xu nodded and replied
"Uncle Huan, please be careful on the road."
"Is this strong man your guard? The things I brought for him are still upstairs."
"He's not a guard, he's my master..."
"Yes, that's right! I am her guard."
Miao Cuifang poked Liu Xu in the back, signaling her not to let anything slip. She had agreed to support her apprentice today, so why was she undermining herself?
"Master, stop joking around. Uncle Huan is one of us."
"Uncle Huan, this is my master."
Liu Huan frowned and asked
"What master?"
"that is……"
Liu Xu stumbled, wondering if Uncle Huan could handle her jumping three feet high like this.
"Master Wu, a martial arts practitioner!"
Miao Cuifang answered first.
"It's...it's pretty good."
The man spent the afternoon in the private room and saw several girls carrying weapons walking around. At first, he thought they were bodyguards from the brothel. But when he saw them change their clothes and come out dressed up, he realized that all the girls in the brothel seemed to have some fighting skills.
That's good, at least the young lady is safe here.
"Miss, please take care. I'll be in Pingyang County until the price of military rations is settled. If you need anything, just come to the inn to find me."
The willow catkins nodded.
The two stood apart in the night, watching the carriage sway and rock slightly. Liu Xu smiled.
"Sigh, Uncle Huan is still worrying about everything, just like before."
Was he always this much of a worrywart?
"Yes, he was like that when I was a kid."
"He also said he bought me a gift. Can I go back to see it now?"
Liu Xu sighed and said
"Yes, you can go ahead."
There were five rice merchants who came this time. The Liu family has decided not to participate in this matter. As long as they can also win over the Wang family of Beining and have more alternatives, no one can touch the price of military rations this time.
After hearing Cen Ang's words, He Xiaoniangzi sat in the courtyard for a long time, unable to recover.
Businesspeople must have a conscience, be honest and upright, and be trustworthy.
But it seems she can't see any of these things.
Hua Xue Tang has been open for almost half a year, and this young lady has seen almost all kinds of dirty and vile methods. He Qingzhu treats them as obstacles and overcomes them step by step.
Upon hearing this, the young woman felt that these people only cared about money and profit.
There's nothing wrong with businessmen pursuing profit, but those who resort to any means to profit from national crises deserve to be condemned to the deepest hell.
"What brings you here today? I was just about to visit you after I finished these last few days of work."
Wang Buyou sat down in front of He Qingzhu and asked, "I received a message last night that the two of you will meet at the restaurant today."
"It's about the military provisions for the border region."
"What do you mean? You want to get involved too?"
"Not interested"
He Qingzhu has lived for twenty years and has never asked anyone for a favor. To be honest, the feeling of bowing down and asking someone for a favor is really unpleasant.
"Do you need something from me?"
"Um……"
The young woman filled the man's cup with wine, then picked up her own cup and drank it all in one gulp. It was as if she was bolstering her courage. Wang Buyou raised an eyebrow.
Wow, after knowing her for so long, the two of them always talk business when there's something to discuss, and talk about money when there's nothing to talk about. Many people have poured him drinks, but for some reason, when this young lady next to him pours him drinks, Young Master Wang feels quite pleased with himself.
"Regarding the border rations, could you... could you... not agree to a price increase?"
"ah?"
"Um……"
"This wasn't mainly caused by my family, and my words... don't really carry much weight."
"I know, but if you don't agree, maybe, maybe it will be better?"
“I know we shouldn’t be making this money, but, Madam He, unless we receive the same amount of grain as last year for 120,000 taels, even if all of us disagree, the imperial merchant alone can raise the price.”
"So he brought all of you here just to prevent you from selling your grain?"
Do you know how much our combined companies make?
"How many?"
"This number"
Wang Buyou gestured a number to He Qingzhu, and the young woman bit her lower lip, pondering a solution.
"If someone can buy all the grain we have, the Xu family won't be able to raise prices even if they want to. If Marshal Xiao stops buying from them, then they won't be short of grain."
"Marshal Xiao should have..."
"That's the problem, he doesn't have it!"
"ah,?"
"The Emperor's military pay was distributed in three installments this time. He has only received one installment so far; the rest will arrive in the summer."
Looking at the young lady who was shocked by the imperial power, Young Master Wang smiled.
"His Majesty can only guarantee that the border troops will still be able to fight during the most dangerous time of winter. All other issues are matters for Marshal Xiao to consider."
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