Chapter 113 Making a Deal
A Nanny Gong came to the capital.
She was the governess sent by the mistress of the Qi family.
It is said that he had lived in the palace before.
It was called teaching Miss Jiang San, but in fact it was to restrict the words and deeds of Miss Qi.
Qi Caiwei brought a lot of gold and silver jewelry when she came to Jiangzhou.
Later, she learned that she was left in Jiangzhou, and she had conflicts with Jiang Yunze, and they became estranged, so she brought a lot of dowry with her.
Although Jiang Yunze was annoyed, he did not stop it for the sake of face.
Daliang Chongwen.
Most intellectuals look down on each other and are self-righteous.
But he also wanted to prove his financial strength.
Whether they were from a noble family or aristocratic clan, they all prepared lavish dowries for their daughters to demonstrate their financial resources and to indicate their daughters' status in their husband's family.
Although husband and wife are one, a husband of high moral character will not use his wife's dowry for the sake of his own reputation.
But there were also wives and concubines who were considerate of their husbands and took the initiative to use their dowries to supplement the household expenses and give them to their married younger sisters-in-law and daughters.
There are also wives who use their dowries to donate to temples and help disaster victims, but the good reputation they gain belongs to their husband's family.
My husband's family also highly appreciates this behavior.
However, concubines like Qi Caiwei who also brought a large dowry were extremely rare.
Jiang Yunze considered himself a man of noble character, so he was too embarrassed to ask for dowries from his wives and concubines.
But Qi Caiwei wanted to gain her husband's love, gain a foothold in her husband's family, show off her status as a noble lady, and compete with the legal wife, so she had to use her dowry to subsidize her husband's family.
Even if she was left in Jiangzhou, she still could not lose her status as a co-wife.
Going out for socializing and entertaining is also inevitable.
But they were just some small and low-class banquets, and most of them were held to curry favor with the husband or the Qi family.
Many gifts were also sent to the homes of the powerful and influential people in Wuyi Lane.
The only two houses that were not taken over were the two large houses opposite.
The mansion is not big in the capital, but it is one of the best in Jiangzhou.
One belongs to the Cui family.
It was a place whose owner was unknown, but it always gave off a very dangerous vibe.
It is said that gifts will not be accepted when the host is not at home.
Most ladies of status accepted gifts and also returned them.
But he never showed up. Either he went up the mountain to worship Buddha or he was ill. What was even more outrageous was that he actually arranged for his concubine to entertain her...
So, she cannot stay in one corner.
She wants to be the legal wife and mistress.
Although she looked down on the small title of wife of a doctor in the Ministry of Rites in her heart, she was still the legal wife after all.
Became the legal wife.
Pei'er and Jin'er will have their chance to come to the fore.
Only then could she make friends with powerful and influential ladies in a legitimate way.
The husband refused to divorce his wife because of his reputation.
Then she would let Lu initiate the divorce.
Yipinju.
Qi Caiwei sat by the window.
Looking at the people coming into Yipinju downstairs one after another, there were even people wandering outside, wanting to go into Yipinju, but seeing that it was already full, they were reluctant to leave.
She suddenly felt like sitting at Yipinju, but was told that anyone who came to Yipinju for a meal, no matter who it was, could not eat there.
Reservations must be made three days in advance.
She waited for three days and spent a lot of money before she was able to exchange seats with someone else for a window seat.
The private rooms on the top floor are said to be where local dignitaries gather.
You are not allowed to go upstairs without an invitation from the host of the banquet.
Qi Caiwei felt aggrieved. It was because her husband's official position was too low that she had to suffer such humiliation and have to show her face in public and live in the same room with common people.
Jiang Zijin wore a veil hat and refused to take it off even after sitting down.
She is a daughter of a royal family, a daughter of gold, how can she let others look at her appearance?
Aunt Mei and Nanny Gong stood on their left and right.
Nanny Gong's presence made her feel very uncomfortable.
She had never seen this nanny around her grandfather's legitimate wife, but her grandfather said that she was someone who was around her legitimate grandmother and asked her and her mother to respect her.
Nanny Gong was extremely strict with her. What she taught her was no different from the training of concubines in the palace. Her every move could not escape her scrutiny.
Before she entered the palace in her previous life, her grandfather also invited a nanny from the palace to teach her temporarily, and the teaching was almost the same.
Unmarried women were not allowed to show their faces in public. Their words and actions had to be dignified and graceful. They must not bring shame to their family, their fathers, and their brothers. They had to follow the Three Obediences and Four Virtues...
But there were some things that made her unbearable.
What is it that the wife is superior and the concubine is inferior, the legitimate wife is superior and the concubine is inferior?
Concubines and illegitimate sons and daughters must perform solemn formalities when meeting their mistress or legitimate sons and daughters...
I am a lowly concubine, and the same is true for your noble concubine.
Qi Caiwei and Jiang Zijin were furious with her, but they didn't dare to drive her away.
When Shopkeeper Jin heard that it was Madam Jiang who invited him, he almost thought it was Lu Qingyao.
Then she thought, Mrs. Lu never used her husband's surname when she went out to do business, so it wasn't her.
That could only be the Qi girl who had caused such a stir.
Qi Caiwei and her daughter wore veils, and Manager Jin pretended not to know their identities.
"I wonder why the guest is looking for me, Jin?"
Mei Gu said, "My wife wants to do a business with the shopkeeper. Can we find a secluded place?"
Shopkeeper Jin thought for a moment and said, "Please follow me!"
Take them to a private room.
Qi Caiwei got straight to the point and said, "Shopkeeper, could you please ask your boss to come out? I need to discuss this deal with him in person."
Shopkeeper Jin smiled and bowed, "Our boss is not in Jiangzhou. If you have anything, you can tell me, and I will definitely report it to the boss."
Qi Caiwei took a sip of tea.
She glanced around the room and saw that it was filled with maids and servants she had brought with her, all of whom were her confidants.
Except for Nanny Gong.
It's not something shameful, and I don't intend to hide it from her.
Nanny Gong watched coldly.
Qi Caiwei looked at Shopkeeper Jin and said, "Okay, if you can make the decision, it's the same as what I said..."
Shopkeeper Jin then sat down, ready to listen to what she wanted to say.
"Shopkeeper Jin, are the bamboo shoots and mushrooms at Yipinju all from Qingshi Town?"
"Yes, it is indeed from Qingshi Town." This is no longer a secret.
"For the same bamboo shoots and mushrooms, I'm willing to offer you five to ten cents per pound less than what Lu is offering you. Are you willing to give up Lu and work with me?"
Although it is only five cents per catty, when the quantity is large and accumulated over the years, it becomes no small amount.
Businessmen are profit-driven, and she doesn't believe that this man wouldn't be tempted.
Shopkeeper Jin was stunned for a moment, and he was indeed a little moved.
He sighed, "But I have been working with Mr. Lu for a long time, and I can't just break my promise!"
Qi Caiwei didn't believe that no one would be tempted by benefits, so the benefits must not be enough.
"How about the bamboo shoots at six cents each and the mushrooms at ten cents each?"
Aunt Mei felt that it was a bit too much, but she didn't want to interrupt.
Jiang Zijin thought it was just a few cents, and she knew her mother's financial situation, so it was not a big deal.
As long as we can take away Lu's business, as long as we don't lose money, it's worth it even if we don't make a penny.
Seeing that the other party had not agreed, Qi Caiwei was about to surrender again, but was stopped by Jiang Zijin.
She clearly saw the smile in Shopkeeper Jin's eyes, and this man was moved!
"Manager Jin, you might as well consider it for three days. We'll come back after three days."
The little girl's voice was childish, but her words were very steady.
"Seven days. This is a big deal after all. I need to report it to the boss." Shopkeeper Jin thought about it and gave seven days.
This matter needs to be reported to the boss, but given the boss's personality, he will definitely refuse directly.
But if you don't make money that comes to your door, you'll miss it...
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