Chapter 141: Pretending to be rich
Xiao Yanci looked at him and suddenly threw a punch at him. Xiao Huzi's reaction was very quick. He immediately stretched out his hand to block. The force was so strong that Xiao Yanci's palm was slightly numb.
Xiao Yanci raised his eyebrows, "Good boy, you are really strong."
Little Tiger looked at him expectantly, "Your Highness, please let me work by your side. I don't want monthly salary, just give me food to eat!"
Xiao Yanci raised his hand and compared his height, "You are too short. Eat more and grow to at least my shoulder height."
Little Tiger subconsciously straightened his chest and raised his head, "I, I will work hard to grow taller, Your Highness Prince Jin, please let me stay!"
His tone was urgent, and he wanted to kneel down immediately.
"You have a lot of strength, but you have no knowledge of martial arts. If you don't study hard, you will only be a novice and will never achieve anything significant. If you really want to serve me, go and learn some martial arts for a few years."
Xiao Huzi's expression froze, revealing a bit of embarrassment and awkwardness.
"But, but I don't know where to learn..."
He didn't have the money to study.
Xiao Yanci raised his hand and tapped him on the forehead. "Since I have mentioned this matter, I will naturally make arrangements. But if you are unwilling to study hard..."
Little Tiger immediately nodded like a chick pecking at rice, "I will study hard! I will definitely not let you down."
"Okay, I will test you personally when the time comes. Don't let me down."
"Yes!" He answered loudly, with a bright light in his eyes.
Xiao Yanci sent Xiao Huzi away, and when he looked up again, Lu Zhiran was gone. He couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.
After returning to the palace, Xiao Baozhu immediately went to find Emperor Defeng and asked him to give a name to the workshop.
Emperor Defeng pondered for a moment, picked up his brush, and wrote three large characters in a flamboyant style.
"Jinxiufang. What a good name! I'll have your calligraphy carved into a plaque and hang it up!"
After saying that, she rolled up the calligraphy and walked away happily.
Three days later, Jinxiufang officially began recruiting students.
Xiao Baozhu and Lu Zhiran appeared together.
Xiao Baozhu was wearing a goose yellow brocade jacket and skirt with delicate peony patterns embroidered on the hem. Her originally cute and round face was slightly stern, and she suddenly exuded an air of nobility that could not be desecrated.
No one knew that her palms were sweating slightly from nervousness.
Lu Zhiran was afraid of the cold. She was wearing a snow-white cloak and her long black hair was like a waterfall. She looked like a fairy walking out of an ink painting, with a kind of alienated beauty.
The two of them stood together, each with their own charm. Everyone subconsciously held their breath and dared not whisper anymore.
Facing everyone's hopeful gazes, Xiao Baozhu felt full of energy, and her original nervousness was swept away.
She cleared her throat and spoke loudly, "Everyone, Jinxiufang is jointly run by the imperial court and the Taicang Commercial Bank. Our goal is to benefit everyone and enable women all over the world to have a bright future. Today, Jinxiufang is recruiting students, and anyone interested has the opportunity to join. This princess has been ordered to be in charge of this matter. I will work hard with everyone to run Jinxiufang well. From now on, please take care of each other!"
Most of those who choose to join Jinxiufang are young girls, and there are only a few middle-aged women.
Even though the conditions in Jinxiufang were good, they could not bear to give up those acres of land, and they also needed to go home to take care of the food and clothing of the whole family.
Chun Xing stood in line quietly, rubbing her hands back and forth nervously.
The female official's attitude was unexpectedly friendly. She only asked some basic questions, looked at her hands, and nodded with satisfaction.
"You're hired."
Hearing this affirmative answer, Chun Xing was so excited that she almost cried.
From now on, she can earn money with her own hands and no longer have to worry about the future.
Recruiting personnel is only the first step. The arrangement of personnel and the subsequent operation of Jinxiufang are all difficult.
Xiao Baozhu and Lu Zhiran worked non-stop for five or six days before Jinxiufang was finally up and running.
Xiao Baozhu had lost a lot of weight, and her originally round cheeks had begun to have pointed curves.
Even so, she never complained of being tired, but instead was full of energy every day.
Everyone is paying attention to the developments in Jinxiufang.
Fang's mother and daughter also sent people to inquire about the matter from time to time.
Lu Yingxi felt bitter and resentful, "How can she be so rich!"
If you are really that rich, why not give the money to her instead of spending it on those untouchables!
Fang was also very jealous. "Just wait and see! Her workshop doesn't make any money at all, it's just a publicity stunt. She's just trying to be rich by taking on this burden. She won't be able to get rid of it even if she wants to!"
Jinxiufang is currently thriving, and Lu Zhiran is being hailed as a living Bodhisattva. She is being put on the spot, having to support those people all the time.
Otherwise, she would lose all her dignity and face!
Not only Fang's mother and daughter thought so, but others also had the same idea. Everyone was waiting to see Lu Zhiran's joke and see how she would end up.
But soon, they were slapped in the face.
"Good news, good news! Jinxiufang outside the city has launched a series of fine items for the imperial court. These are all good things used by the ladies in the palace. Everyone, go and take a look. The quantity is limited, first come first served, don't miss it!"
A dozen people were beating drums and gongs and shouting loudly on the street, quickly attracting everyone's attention.
"For the imperial court? What are they?"
"Let's go and take a look!"
Everyone came after hearing the news, and the area near Jinxiufang was filled with carriages, making it very lively.
From a distance, you can hear a rhythmic sound coming from the front.
"Take a look at this embroidery. The lines are smooth and the colors are soft. The flowers, birds, fish and insects in the embroidery are so lifelike that you can almost hear their sounds and feel their movements. The landscapes and figures are so profound that you feel as if you are in a painting. It is so fascinating that you can't leave."
"This was embroidered by the palace embroiderer just this year. It is very popular with the ladies. In the past, it would never have been allowed out of the palace. Fortunately, the emperor has made an exception and allowed the palace embroiderer to leave the palace."
"Ladies and young ladies, if you like this embroidery, please register here and pay a deposit. Once the embroidery is completed, we will personally deliver it to your residence. If you don't like this embroidery, don't worry, we have many other styles here..."
Over there, the Rouge Shop was also crowded with people.
"Everyone should try this rouge. Its color is like the first bloom of the morning glow, red but not gaudy, delicate but not vulgar. A light touch can give your face a natural blush, just like the touch of peach blossoms in spring or the reflection of the sunset. It is simply intoxicating! This rouge is truly a favorite of the nobles in the palace. If you like it, don't miss it."
"Come, come, come, everyone, try this incense. This Yunmeng Agarwood has a delicate and elegant fragrance that brings peace of mind. And this Yulu Nardostachys has a rich, deep, and long-lasting fragrance... These are all blended using Empress Rou's exclusive secret recipes. You can't buy them anywhere else except here. You can pre-order whichever one you like."
Such conversations took place throughout Jinxiufang.
The signboard, used by the imperial court and the same style as that of the Empress, is simply invincible. Even if the actual product is not available at the moment, it is easy to make these wealthy ladies spend money.
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