Three months later.
Yipin Pavilion was born out of nowhere.
It happened almost without warning, yet it seems to have already taken root in people's hearts.
In the most bustling area of the capital, at the intersection of three main roads, stands Yipin Pavilion.
Many people came here because, firstly, Jiang Bai had actually bought this shop, which had been closed down for many years and whose location had never been taken over by anyone.
How did a merchant rise to power and shake the authority of the previous dynasty's King Anqu?
Secondly, Jiang Bai spread the word through various channels over the next three months that a restaurant called Yipin Pavilion would be built in the capital, specializing in selling things that had never been seen before, and that countless novel and rare treasures would surely amaze people.
Third, on the opening day, the Empress Dowager and the Princess, along with the current War God General Thunder, graced the site with their presence, creating a huge stir and attracting countless people.
As Jiang Bai listened to the storyteller at the street corner talking about Yipin Pavilion, a slight smile appeared on his face. He beckoned to the servant beside him and said, "Put this silver in his bowl."
"yes."
"Let's go." The carriage continued towards the city center, where Yipin Pavilion was as bustling as ever.
Even Zhao Yi had to put down what he was doing and come to help.
Because Yipin Pavilion has become the most profitable business for the Zhao family, Zhao Yi and Jiang Bai's reputation and wealth in the capital have also grown rapidly, making them among the wealthiest merchants in the city within three months.
As soon as Jiang Bai stepped into the wine pavilion, many people surrounded him, wanting to toast him.
Jiang Bai exchanged a few pleasantries with everyone and then headed towards the back hall.
"Boss, we simply don't have enough food for today, so we have to close early." The person in charge looked worried, apparently because business was too good.
Jiang Baiqu's face remained calm: "It's alright. Just write a notice at the entrance saying that starting today, Yipin Pavilion will only entertain 300 people a day."
“Three hundred people. Nowadays, we have more than five hundred people coming and going every day. Won’t three hundred people make our wine shop’s business worse?” said a passerby.
Jiang Bai waved his hand: "No, our business will only get better and better."
This place is full of wealthy people, so Jiang Bai's focus has always been on the high-end market, not ordinary people.
However, Yipinge cannot be limited to just one store; developing the lower-tier market is a matter for the future.
Nowadays, it's necessary to whet the appetites of these high-ranking officials and nobles so that the new products can sell better in a few days.
Zhao Yi listened to Jiang Bai's words with admiration in his eyes.
Even admiration.
He had never seen a woman so skilled in business; even he himself was ashamed of his own abilities.
Everyone around was busy with their own things, and Jiang Bai said to Zhao Yi, "Why are you here too?"
Zhao Yi chuckled: "With Yipin Pavilion doing so well, I have to come and help out, right? I don't want my wife to get overworked."
Jiang Bai smiled coquettishly, "You certainly know how to talk."
"Now, my Zhao family relies on Madam for survival, so naturally we must put Madam first in everything."
Although Zhao Yi said that, Jiang Bai knew in his heart that he was only where he was today because of Zhao Yi.
Without his help in the early stages, Jiang Bai wouldn't be where she is today.
She took Zhao Yi's arm and said, "Anyway, I've already trained quite a few new people. I personally selected and trained them all, so we don't need to be so busy."
"The next step is to turn Yipinge into a chain!"
Zhao Yi was somewhat puzzled: "Chain? What is a chain?"
Jiang Bai paused for a moment: "Even if there are Yipin Pavilions all over the world in the future, and the people in the pavilions are all ours, and each store has a manager, the ultimate power will still be us."
A glint of light flashed in Zhao Yi's eyes: "Madam has such a brilliant idea!"
Jiang Bai chuckled. How could this be considered a whimsical idea? If the princess were still alive, she would be the one doing all this now.
Jiang Bai was merely using the advanced knowledge from another world.
"Alright, these past three months have been so tiring, I want to take a good rest. It's already winter, and the capital is so cold, how about we head south to Jiangnan for a look?"
"Jiangnan?" Zhao Yi also thought this plan was excellent.
"Jiangnan is beautiful. We're here to start the spring season right when we catch the first round of Biluochun tea."
The two had made a plan: after the New Year, they would head south.
But this year was not as good as they had imagined.
When Madam Zhao returned to Beijing from her hometown, she seemed to have heard something from others, and her attitude towards Jiang Bai suddenly changed subtly. Even though Zhao Yi was unaware of this, Jiang Bai, as a woman and daughter-in-law, sensed the old lady's displeasure towards her.
However, as long as he didn't do anything too outrageous, Jiang Bai never mentioned it to Zhao Yi and always pretended not to know anything.
However, since there was still a knot in their hearts, they would always feel awkward whenever they were alone together.
It wasn't until one day, when Jiang Bai overheard the conversation between the old lady and Zhao Yi, that the mystery in his heart was solved.
"Jiang Bai, there's still no sign of pregnancy in so long. The Wang family next door in our hometown has three sons, even though you already have a son and a daughter..."
"Mother, please stop talking." Zhao Yi interrupted the old lady.
The old lady was somewhat helpless: "In short, you can't let my Zhao family have no descendants!"
Zhao Yi left the house without saying anything, and bumped into Jiang Bai standing at the door.
The old man's voice came from inside the house: "I will tell you about this in detail after the New Year."
Zhao Yi pretended not to hear and pulled Jiang Bai away.
Jiang Bai watched Zhao Yi's retreating figure, his feelings somewhat complicated.
She slowly began, "Zhao Yi, actually, Mother is right..."
"What do you mean?"
What I mean is, you can...
"No." Zhao Yi said firmly.
"I will never marry another woman."
Jiang Bai was speechless for a moment.
She was deeply moved, extremely moved. In this world, there might only be one man like Zhao Yi.
But the old lady's words did make her feel that this was unfair to the Zhao family.
Zhao Yi saw through Jiang Bai's thoughts: "You don't need to worry about me, and you don't need to think about anything else."
Seeing that Jiang Bai was still a little down, Zhao Yi pinched her cheek: "So, you've become a rich woman now and want to abandon me?"
"Or do you already have someone else?!" Zhao Yi said with a heart full of anguish.
It seems that Jiang Bai is a heartless man who has betrayed his devoted love.
Jiang Bai was speechless: "What are you talking about? Where did I come from?"
"I don't believe you. So, if you want me to find other women, does that mean you want to break up with me?"
Jiang Bai was dumbfounded. Was this man crazy?
Seeing Jiang Bai at a loss, he found her incredibly cute: "If you don't have it, don't say anything else. It's late, go to sleep!"
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