Managing a shop
After hearing that this matter was related to Qin Yuyao, Mrs. Lin initially wanted to discuss it with Qin Yuyao. After all, this nephew was entrusted to her by the family. If something happened to her, his relationship with the family in the future would be unpredictable.
Then, Nanny Zhang stopped him and asked the person who had invited the guests to leave. She said that Madam Lin was busy and needed to discuss something more.
Nanny Zhang's reason was that it was not appropriate for her and Qin Yuyao to confront each other at the moment. If she really intervened, all future problems of the shop would be blamed on her again.
"Madam, Miss Yuyao is unwilling to admit that the Lin family is also your maternal family. If you send the nephew of the Lin family to the Dali Temple easily, it would be disrespectful to your elders." Nanny Zhang was betting that Qin Yuyao would care about her reputation and would let the matter go lightly.
Ever since Madam Lin swallowed up her eldest daughter's property and was controlled by Old Madam Qin, the affairs of the Right Prime Minister's Mansion were no longer under her control. She has been living in this mansion as if nothing had happened these days.
The purpose was to get the matter over with. Even if Old Madam Qin disliked her in the future, she would still let her take charge of the household affairs again for the sake of Qin Wenxin and Qin Wenbai.
Unexpectedly, Qin Yuyao discovered this shop so quickly.
"I'm originally in the wrong about this shop. Now that you've explained it to me, I have no choice." Mrs. Lin looked at Lin Yurong. How could she not know her sister's personality?
The purpose was to make her take the initiative, but she was really afraid of Qin Yuyao.
Qin Yuyao originally thought that once the news about the goldsmith shop got out, the other shops would definitely pretend to explain themselves in person.
After two days of waiting, none of the shop owners showed up. This was quite unexpected. If they kept holding out, it might be because these shops were hiding something they couldn't let anyone else know.
He put down the booklet that Zhang the goldsmith had brought him. Inside the booklet were some jewelry designs that he had imagined. Now that no one was keeping it, he thought of showing it to Qin Yuyao.
Jin Yu was brewing tea nearby when she happened to glance at the album. Her eyes suddenly lit up. "Miss, this jewelry looks fresh. Hairpins of this style are rare in Shengjing. If you can wear it when you travel, it will definitely look great."
This reminded her. Qin Yuyao put down the booklet in her hand and said to the clerk who brought it to her, "Since all these pieces of jewelry need to be remade, go back and tell him to make them boldly. As long as they look good, come to me if you don't have enough money."
The servant had been kneeling like a quail since entering the palace. Hearing Qin Yuyao's words, he immediately said, "Yes, Princess, don't worry. I'll go back and tell Zhang the goldsmith."
After watching the clerk hurried out, Qin Yuyao said to Jin Yu, "Jin Yu, after this jewelry is made, why don't Jia Jia and I wear it first?"
She and Ye Jiajia had been having similar banquets recently, so she could discuss her affairs with her. They each chose a few sets of jewelry to wear, and if others saw them and liked them, they would naturally ask about them.
With her, the Princess of Zhen'an, and the eldest daughter of the Prince of Zhennan's Mansion setting an example, this gold shop will never have to worry about lack of customers.
Having spent a lot of time with Qin Yuyao, Jin Yu immediately understood her thoughts: "Miss, you and Miss Ye are both beautiful. This jewelry will definitely look great on you. Anyone who sees it will want to get the same pair."
Hearing this, Qin Yuyao looked at Jin Yu unhappily and said, "You're so smooth-talking." After saying that, she put down the empty teacup. She wanted to discuss this matter in detail with Ye Jiajia.
The two met again in the restaurant they had met before, but this time Ye Jiajia took the lead and Qin Yuyao talked about her plan.
"Sister Yuyao, I think this is a simple matter. You and I will just pick out the jewelry and bring it with us. As for the matter with the shop, instead of trying to find someone in their door, why not just call them over? If they don't come, just send them away."
Seeing Qin Yuyao lost in thought, Ye Jiajia smiled and said, "It's better to do it today than to wait for another day. Why not do it today!" She loves to join in the fun on weekdays, and it will definitely be fun to see Sister Yuyao reorganizing the shop.
Hearing this, Qin Yuyao smiled and shook her head: "I said you were so active, you just wanted to see me having fun."
After saying that, Qin Yuyao looked at Jin Yu behind her and said, "Jin Yu, you and Qing Yu go to the remaining four shops. No need to say anything else, just say that I asked them to come to discuss something."
If they come, they will be given a chance to manage again. If they don't come, then the simplest thing is to kick them out and choose another shop assistant or find someone else to be the shopkeeper.
"Yes, Miss!" Jin Yu and Qing Yu said in unison, looking at each other before leaving the restaurant. Since the Miss had entrusted this matter to them, they naturally couldn't let her down.
After watching the two of them leave, Ye Jiajia finally turned her gaze away from the window.
"Sister Yuyao, how have you been getting along with Prince Zhen'an recently?" Ye Jiajia looked at Qin Yuyao curiously.
Most of the rumors were about how much Prince Zhen'an loved the princess. After a long time, people even thought that Prince Zhen'an had changed his personality.
During this period, I heard that many young ladies from official families sent people to inquire whether Luan Zhengya had taken a concubine. If so, I am afraid that His Majesty's imperial study would be trampled into pieces.
It's just that if Qin Yuyao herself didn't know about these things, Ye Jiajia wouldn't tell her directly. So she thought of asking about their relationship. If it was good, it would be a good opportunity to remind her.
Mentioning Luan Zhengya, Ruan Qingyu suddenly remembered their last kiss. Her cheeks immediately felt hot, and she had no choice but to pick up her teacup and take a sip.
"We get along. I get along with him normally." Qin Yuyao's eyes fell on the table and her voice became much lower.
Seeing her like this, Ye Jiajia immediately laughed, covered her mouth to calm herself down before saying, "That seems to be good, then I feel relieved."
As they were talking, there was a knock on the door. Qin Yuyao glanced at Ye Jiajia and saw her nod, so she said, "Come in."
The first to enter were Jinyu and Qingyu, followed by a strange man who looked to be about thirty years old and had his head lowered as he entered.
It seemed that Jinyu and Qingyu had made things clear; these four people were quite sensible. Knowing who was now in charge, Qin Yuyao had originally worried that someone was deliberately causing trouble.
Now seeing the humble and submissive looks of these four people, the original plan has become much simpler.
"Greetings, Princess!" The four of them stopped not far from Qin Yuyao and Ye Jiajia. Although they did not know Qin Yuyao, they guessed that this was the Princess of Zhen'an by looking at her woman's bun.
Qin Yuyao raised her hand slightly and said calmly, "Get up. I don't have so many rules here. Just tell me what happened in the shop. If it's true, you can continue to be the shopkeeper."
If it's not true, then just pack up and leave. The four of them automatically finished what they hadn't said, glancing at each other nervously.
Ye Jiajia, who was sitting nearby, noticed their glances and immediately slammed the table, shouting, "What? Do you need Sister Yuyao to personally call your names? I won't tell you who you followed before. Now that this is Sister Yuyao's shop, you guys don't want to take the initiative to report it. Do you want to be beaten?"
Suddenly, the four of them knelt down tremblingly. The one on the far left said, "Princess, I am the owner of a grain store. My name is Zhao Yi. I own a rice shop. Over the years, half of the grain collected from the farm has been sold, and the other half has been taken away by Madam Lin."
"Has the food you took away been registered?" Qin Yuyao's eyes were as sharp as torches, and there was a hint of coldness in her eyes as she looked at Zhao Yi. She had to reconsider such a person who betrayed his master.
Zhao Yi quickly replied, "Yes, I am a little afraid of Madam Lin, but I have naturally recorded the food that was sent out."
Qin Yuyao lowered her eyes and said in a deep voice, "Did you bring the account book?"
As soon as Zhao Yi said this, he quickly looked at Jin Yu, who had been standing to the side without saying a word. Seeing this, Qing Yu unpacked the bag she had been carrying since entering and said, "Miss, Jin Yu and I brought the account books for these four shops in advance."
"Yes, after the girl told me that, I gave her the account book." As he spoke, the smile on Zhao Yi's face became more flattering. He just hoped that the Princess of Zhen'an would give him a chance because he was sensible.
Qin Yuyao nodded slightly, took the account book and flipped through it, nodding inwardly. The account books of these shops were all properly registered. Aside from the owner of this rice shop, the other three shops were honest.
But looking at the income, I understand why they're so honest. It's not very lucrative, just a little face money. Mrs. Lin is probably worried that if she makes too much, it will be too obvious in the future.
"You should go to Mrs. Lin's house to ask for the rice and grain money back in the next few days. If you can't get it back, I will reconsider your position as the shopkeeper." Qin Yuyao said this with certainty, as if she would not tolerate any objection.
Zhao Yi immediately fell to the ground from his kneeling position. The value of the food he had paid to curry favor with Madam Lin was as much as his five years' wages.
How difficult would it be to ask him to retrieve it now? Zhao Yi couldn't help but feel a surge of resentment in his heart. He subconsciously looked towards Qin Yuyao, but lowered his head after meeting her cold gaze.
"Yes, I will definitely get the money back for the food!" Zhao Yi said tremblingly.
Seeing that he was sensible, Qin Yuyao glanced at Jin Yu, who nodded quietly.
"I have looked at the account books of the three of you. Just continue with your work. Although the income is small, it is better than doing your duty. If there are any changes to this shop in the future, I will ask you to come and discuss it again." After saying that, Qin Yuyao waved her hand and asked them to go back first.
The three of them originally thought that Zhao Yi was the chicken to be killed to scare the monkeys, and they would be threatened and bribed, but they didn't expect that he would be let off.
They were immediately filled with gratitude and were glad that they did not have any other thoughts: "Thank you, Princess! Thank you, Princess!" The three of them said, and bowed to Qin Yuyao, expressing their true gratitude.
The four of them, however, were in completely different moods. After leaving the restaurant, they automatically split into two camps. Zhao Yi looked at the other three with some envy: "The three older brothers are luckier, having won the favor of the princess. I'm truly envious."
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