Chapter 108 Giving Gifts
Xie Shuangbai asked, "Isn't the government doing anything? Are they just going to watch everyone freeze to death or starve to death?"
"The court doesn't care about our lives. If it weren't for the prince, I wouldn't be standing here alive today."
Xie Shuangbai was shocked. How chaotic was Fencheng in the past? There wouldn’t be corpses everywhere, right?
He suppressed his suspicions and comforted them, "It's all in the past now. You should stay in the palace. When you reach the age of marriage, I will find a good marriage for you. Life will get better and better."
When the two heard about the marriage proposal, their faces turned red and they hurriedly said, "We won't get married, we just want to serve the master!"
Xie Shuangbai smiled but said nothing.
A little girl of fifteen or sixteen, grow up a little more!
The next day the sky was gloomy.
Xie Shuangbai didn't know how long he had slept. He touched his side in a daze.
Yesterday he waited until very late but Rong Ye didn't come back. At night he felt Rong Ye coming back in a daze.
He was so sleepy that he fell into a deep sleep.
When I woke up today, Rong Ye left early again.
Xie Shuangbai stayed in bed, feeling a little panicked.
He got up and dressed.
Xiao Qiu, who was on duty at night, heard the noise and said, "Master, are you awake?"
"Well, where is the prince?"
"The prince is in the study."
Xie Shuangbai nodded: "Bring me the purple robe from my closet."
"It looks like it's going to snow today."
"Master, please wear something warmer. It's getting colder today."
Xie Shuangbai got up from the bed. Even though there was a charcoal fire in the room, it felt colder than the previous two days.
Xie Shuangbai quickly put on his clothes, Xiaoqiu had already poured hot water.
After washing up, he went to the outer room.
Xiaochun and Xiaoxia have already prepared breakfast.
Xie Shuangbai sat down at the table. The simple porridge and side dishes looked appetizing. He asked, "Has the prince eaten yet?"
"My Lord, the prince went to the study after breakfast."
Xie Shuangbai picked up the kimchi and drank some porridge. It would be better if the kimchi was left to cook longer.
He glanced at Xiaochun and said, "Have you eaten yet? If I get up late next time, you guys can eat first and don't wait for me."
"Master, this is against the rules."
Xiaochun knew that her master loved them, but they couldn't disregard the rules.
"You guys can eat as much as you want, just leave my portion for me."
Although several people heard him say this, they still did not do it.
After dinner, Pei Wen came with a sample of the storybook.
Xie Shuangbai saw that he was in high spirits and knew that business was good.
"Sir, many shopkeepers have come to me recently and want to write stories like the wife cakes, and asked if we can do it."
Xie Shuangbai heard this and immediately said:
"Yes, of course I can!"
How can you not do a business that gives away money?
He thought for a moment and said, "Find some good writers and painters, set up an advertising department in two rooms in the bookstore, and specialize in this business."
"What is the advertising department?"
"Guang Er Gao means advertising. To put it simply, it means giving advice to all business people, writing or drawing stories, vernaculars, pictures, etc. to promote their products."
Pei Wen thought it was great when he heard it.
“I don’t know how to charge?”
"Depending on the intensity of the publicity, if you do the whole package, it will definitely be expensive. If you just write a small story, it will definitely be cheaper. Please write a detailed charter and I will take a look."
"You can put up a sign in your bookstore saying you're taking on advertising. If you train more talented people, they might be useful in the future."
"I understand. I'll do as you say when I get back. Do you have any questions about the storybook?"
"Adding words next to the painting allows people who can read to see both the words and the picture, which is very immersive. If you can't read, you can just look at the picture, and the words won't affect it."
Xie Shuangbai pointed out the position with his hands and told him how to layout it. "Just change it according to what I say."
"Okay, I'll go back and revise it, and then show it to you."
After Pei Wen left, Xiaochun came in with the cotton gloves that Xie Shuangbai asked her to make yesterday.
"Master, these gloves are really warm."
Xie Shuangbai took the gloves with a smile. He saw Rong Ye always scratching his hands secretly, so he must have been frostbitten before.
He thought of what Rong Ye said about the bitter cold in Fencheng, and that Rong Ye would definitely not take the hot water bottle, but he would definitely not dislike the gloves.
Xie Shuangbai chose black fabric. He tried it on and found that it was made of cotton and was very thick and warm.
The gloves were too big and there was some space when he put his hand in them.
He suddenly thought of the feeling of Rong Ye's big hand holding him, warm and comforting.
He asked, "Is the prince still in the study?"
"My Lord, yes."
Xie Shuangbai walked out with the gloves: "I'll show them to him."
"Master, it's windy outside, please put on your shawl before going."
Xie Shuangbai put on a thick sable-colored cloak and a big hat that wrapped him tightly.
He seldom came to the courtyard where Rongye worked, and as soon as he entered, he saw many soldiers guarding it.
Rong Yi saw Xie Shuangbai was stunned for a moment, then quickly stepped forward and said respectfully, "Young Master, are you looking for the prince?"
"Yes, Your Majesty, is it convenient?"
"Sir, please wait a moment while I report."
Soon Rong Yi came and took Xie Shuangbai into the study.
The office study was very large. When Xie Shuangbai entered, he saw that he was the only one sitting at the desk. There was not even a charcoal brazier lit in the room. It was cold and deserted.
Xie Shuangbai asked worriedly, "Aren't you cold? Don't catch a cold."
As I said that, I touched his hand, and it was indeed cold.
Xie Shuangbai was a little angry: "Why don't you put a charcoal basin? I want you to save some charcoal money!"
Rong Ye saw that he was angry, smiled and took his hand: "I'm not cold, I came here today just to look at the paperwork, I wanted to find you soon, but I didn't expect it to take so long, why are you here?"
"If I hadn't come, I wouldn't have known that the famous Prince Liang was so frugal and thrifty that he wouldn't even bother to use a piece of charcoal!"
Rong Ye looked at the angry Xie Shuangbai and laughed even louder. Xie Shuangbai was so angry that he slapped him a few times.
Rong Yi in the corner was shocked, his head lowered, muttering silently: "I'm not here, I'm not here!"
"I like you doing this. Please take good care of me!" After saying that, she hugged him and kissed his cool face.
Rong Ye touched his cold little face: "Are you cold? Your face is frozen."
Xie Shuangbai didn't say anything. He took Rong Ye's hand and silently took out the gloves from his arms.
Warm gloves were put on Rongye's hands.
Rongye's hands were warm: "What is this?"
"I can't tell. These are the gloves I made for you."
Rong Ye felt warm in his heart when he heard this. At this moment, his cold heart was also warmed by these small gloves.
He secretly swore that no matter who it was, no one could take his Shuang'er away from him.
"What are you looking at me for?" Xie Shuangbai asked in confusion.
"I'm so lucky to have met you. If I had the chance to do it all over again, I would still choose to be assassinated and follow fate to meet you."
Xie Shuangbai was stunned by his sudden confession.
Who said the prince is aloof? Stand up, isn’t he very good at speaking sweet words?
Xie Shuangbai sat in his arms, touched his hand and asked:
"Is it appropriate?"
He said a little embarrassedly: "I didn't make the gloves either. Xiaochun and the others did."
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