On the way back to the mansion, He Yang excitedly told Yun Zhizhi, "Boss, we made a net profit of 142 taels of silver from selling spicy hot pot this time. Although it's not as much as we made from selling lipstick and lotus root, it's still better than the business of many other stall owners outside."
Yun Zhizhi readily handed him his share of the silver and said, "You're right. After all, we only had four days to set up our stall selling spicy hot pot."
"By the way, I'm planning to open a vermicelli workshop. I also partnered with that Chen Fugui today. Do you want to open one with me? I'll still give you your 30% profit share as before. Are you interested...?"
Before Yun Zhizhi could finish speaking, He Yang quickly agreed, excitedly saying, "I do!"
Only a fool would refuse.
This is a long-term way to make money; he'd be willing to take even just 10% of the profits.
Then, he grinned at Yun Zhizhi and said, "Boss, is there anything I can do for you?"
“Right now, we need to hurry up and find a place to buy as a site for our workshop. If we build a workshop directly, I’m afraid we won’t have enough time,” Yun Zhizhi said with a serious expression.
He Yang patted his chest and assured, "Boss, leave this to me! I'll find a suitable place to make vermicelli."
Seeing his confident demeanor, Yun Zhizhi readily agreed, "Okay, I'll leave this to you."
The two then discussed for a while some requirements and precautions regarding the site selection.
After returning to the Yun residence, Yun Zhizhi was not as eager as before to call Xiao Donggua to ask about the score she had earned from setting up the stall.
There is no other reason.
She didn't want to be punished so soon; she wanted to wait as long as possible.
The next morning, sunlight streamed through the window onto the bed. Yun Zhizhi turned over, ready to continue enjoying this rare moment of leisure.
However, her dream was soon shattered.
"Miss, wake up! A maid who claims to be a servant of the Empress has come to our Yun residence to deliver an imperial decree."
Xiao Tao shook Yun Zhizhi's shoulders anxiously, her voice filled with a mixture of nervousness and excitement.
Yun Zhizhi suddenly opened her eyes, her previously dazed mind instantly clearing up.
She quickly jumped out of bed, asking Xiao Tao to help her find her clothes while she secretly pondered to herself.
Why would the nanny who served the Empress suddenly come to the Yun residence?
Yun Zhizhi hurriedly put on her clothes, tidied her hair, and then led Xiao Tao toward the main hall.
She's been busy with her stall lately and hasn't caused any trouble, so why would the Empress send someone to find her?
When Yun Zhizhi saw that Granny Li, her heart calmed down a little.
Granny Li appeared gentle and kind, without giving off an air of authority.
She smiled and bowed to Yun Zhizhi, conveying the Empress's decree: "As Your Majesty the Empress instructed, I have come to the Yun residence to invite Miss Yun to the palace banquet before noon."
Yun Zhizhi was stunned after hearing this.
She stared wide-eyed at Granny Li, her face full of confusion: "Granny, have you come to the wrong place?"
After all, she is no longer the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister's mansion, but just a lowly merchant's daughter.
Li Mama had no choice but to explain, "This palace banquet is to celebrate the Sixth Prince's recovery. Miss Yun is a great contributor. In addition to attending the banquet, you will also receive rewards from the Empress and the Empress Dowager."
Yun Zhizhi suddenly realized!
reward?
A whole bunch of gold and silver jewelry immediately popped into Yun Zhizhi's mind.
She wasn't initially very interested in attending the palace banquet, but the thought of receiving a reward immediately piqued her interest.
After Granny Li left, Xiao Tao excitedly whispered in Yun Zhizhi's ear, "Miss, let's go back to the room quickly. I will definitely dress you up so beautifully that you will outshine all the other young ladies from noble families."
"No need! We need to keep a low profile. Being too high-profile will easily attract those scheming women." Yun Zhizhi quickly shook her head and refused.
This palace banquet will surely be attended by many high-ranking officials, sons and daughters of officials. Where there are handsome young men, there will inevitably be much gossip.
She didn't want to get into trouble.
Xiao Tao asked curiously, "What is green tea?"
Yun Zhizhi smiled faintly and patiently explained, "This is used to describe some people who appear innocent, kind, and guileless on the surface, and speak in a sweet and gentle voice, but in reality, their hearts are full of scheming and conspiracies."
"They pretend to be innocent and pitiful in public, using sweet words to deceive others, but in private they show a completely different side, becoming insidious and cunning, pursuing their own interests by any means necessary."
Xiao Tao nodded thoughtfully, seemingly understanding the meaning of the word.
Suddenly, a figure flashed into her mind and said to Yun Zhizhi with a serious expression, "Miss, Lin Qianyu, the daughter of the Grand Tutor, will definitely attend this palace banquet. You must be careful of her."
Seeing the puzzled look on Yun Zhizhi's face, Xiao Tao quickly explained, "This Miss Lin is such a green tea b*tch!"
“I’ve attended two palace banquets with Miss before, and each time I saw her appear weak and helpless in front of those young masters or princes, making people want to protect her.”
"But once, I happened to witness her scolding her servants. She looked so fierce and menacing; it was terrifying. Doesn't she get tired of being two-faced like that?"
Yun Zhizhi smiled slightly, a hint of disdain flashing in her eyes: "You don't understand. Some people are willing to pretend for a lifetime in order to achieve their goals."
"These kinds of people often live very tiring lives, but they enjoy it nonetheless."
At this moment, inside the Grand Tutor's residence.
Five or six maids were surrounding Lin Qianyu, carefully helping her dress and get ready.
Suddenly, Lin Qianyu shouted at one of the maids, "Are you courting death? You've ruined the lipstick with your smear, you wretched maid! Do you know how precious this 'man-slaying' lipstick is? Get out of here and receive your punishment!"
The maid turned pale with fright and immediately knelt down to beg for mercy: "I didn't mean it, please forgive me this time, Miss."
"Get out of here! If you keep babbling on, it won't just be a matter of getting ten lashes," Lin Qianyu said, glaring at her fiercely.
Every time Lin Qianyu went out to meet those young masters, she would dress up carefully and apply a "man-slaying" lipstick to attract their attention.
Because it's used so frequently, this lipstick is almost finished. And this clueless maid actually applied it crookedly, wasting a tiny bit.
How could she not be angry?
After all, each application means one less chance to use it.
If Yun Zhizhi, that fake legitimate daughter, were to set up a stall selling lipsticks again, she wouldn't be so angry.
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