Chapter 240: Ask for money

Gu Jiu came to Shaofu.
Today she is here to pick someone.
There are not enough people around, so she has to pick a few people back.
The Huang Clan who had been a regular attendant who was introduced to her by Mother Fang was named Deng Cunli, who was over 40.
How beautiful Deng Cunli was in the past, but now he is so downcast.
If Gu Jiu is willing to give him a chance, he should be willing to go out of the palace.
But she still has to look at people first.
In case it doesn't fit your eyes, it's not pleasing to the eye, don't worry.
Well, nothing wrong.
Gu Jiu is also a hidden face control.
She is not demanding, just looks good.
The commander of the Shaofu Clan chose twenty small yellow gates for Gu Jiu to choose. Among them is Deng Cunli, the oldest.
Gu Jiu glanced at Deng Cunli. He was very old and looked like a person in his early fifties with gray hair. But the whole body was cleaned up and his nails were neatly trimmed.
He didn't look like a sloppy middle-aged man.
Deng Cunli noticed Gu Jiu's gaze, he slowly raised his head, and saw Mammy Fang standing behind Gu Jiu, first he was shocked, and then he suddenly realized.
He wondered how Mrs. Zhao would choose his name personally.
He was a man half-length into the coffin board, nowhere could he get the eyes of Madam Zhao. It turned out that it was Mother Fang who spoke nicely for him.
He was slightly excited inside, and soon became indifferent again. The whole person stood there calmly, with a very low sense of existence.
Gu Jiu noticed Deng Cunli's gaze, his gaze was still sharp, and his will was not consumed by the suffering.
She nodded secretly, her first impression of Deng Cunli was pretty good.
The other Xiaohuangmen are all 16 to 21 years old and look very dignified.
Someone who was clever, his eyes rolled around, secretly looked at Gu Jiu, hoping to attract attention.
There were also those who were dull, as if they didn't know what was going on, and stood there blankly.
Gu Jiu's gaze swept across everyone's face.
Then she asked everyone to briefly introduce themselves, starting from name, age, hometown, when to enter the palace, and what errands they had done.
While listening to the Xiaohuangmen introducing herself, she checked the booklet.
In the end, it was Deng Cunli's turn. He was simple, so he said his name, age, hometown, and nothing else.
Gu Jiu already knew it.
Shaofu Jialing asked: "Does the madam have a fancy candidate? If these are not satisfied, the old man will let the wife choose another twenty for the wife to choose."
Gu Jiu laughed softly: "Thank you, old man, I have chosen it."
"Oh? I wonder who the madam chose?"
Gu Jiu smiled, and pointed to the two clever little yellow doors, "They are two."
Then he pointed to a simple and honest little yellow door, and finally picked Deng Cunli.
Seeing Deng Cunli who was chosen by Gu Jiu, Xiaofu Clan Ling couldn't help laughing.
"Madam's choice is really unique."
Gu Jiu chuckled softly, "I am young, so I choose any kind of person, and I will know which kind of talent is really good to use in the future."
The young man's family made a laugh, "Madam's words are reasonable. The same kind of people who are raised by rice are the ones who should be selected in an eclectic manner."
After that, the Shaofu family ordered the people to go through the formalities.
The names of the four yellow gates were crossed out from the harem register and recorded in the Ning Palace register.
I gave the four people a name badge. From now on, the four of them are members of the palace.
The remaining sixteen people were sent away.
The four of them all stepped forward, "See you Madam."
Gu Jiu nodded, "From now on, you will be with this lady as errands. You must remember one thing. You must obey this lady's instructions in everything. Except for this lady, the rest are ignored. If anyone dares to betray the master, you will end up all by yourself. clear."
"Remember the madam's teachings."
Gu Jiun said, "Deng Cunli is very experienced, you three should listen to his opinions more in the future."
It is decided that the four yellow gates are headed by Deng Cunli.
Deng Cunli was neither humble nor overbearing, "Thank you Madam. Madam's kindness to reinvent, I am impressed with the Five Nei."
Gu Jiu smiled softly, "Duke Deng is really grateful to me, so he will do things for this lady wholeheartedly, okay?"
"I can't afford to be a father-in-law. If you can be valued by your wife, you will definitely do things for your wife with all your heart and live up to her kindness."
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "It's so good. Get up and go shopping with my wife."
Gu Jiu couldn't get out of the door, so naturally he wouldn't return to the palace so early.
She rode in a carriage and a light car to come to Sihai Xinglintang.
She didn't rush in, but looked through the window of the car to check the situation of the medicine store.
Doctor Tian is prescribing a pulse, and his son Tian Ku is grabbing medicine behind the counter, dragging his unwieldy leg.
Er Zhuang took an abacus to settle accounts.
A ya servant came to the drug store, and Er Zhuang greeted him with a smile on his face. Judging from the manner in which they speak, they obviously know each other, and the relationship is good.
After chatting for a while, the second Zhuang invited the Ya Ya to drink at night, and the Ya Ya naturally agreed.
Sent away the government officials, and another wave of embroidered clothes guards.
The two Zhuangs also greeted each other enthusiastically, talking and laughing with each other.
Gu Jiu laughed when he saw this scene.
Unexpectedly, Er Zhuang and Xiyiwei also had a good relationship, not bad.
In this way, she can take the opportunity to raise a few nails in the embroidered clothing and guard.
After Er Zhuang sent away the embroidered clothing guard, Gu Jiu got out of the carriage, crossed the street, and came to the medicine store.
Deng Cunli's guard was beside Gu Jiu, watching the pedestrians on the street carefully.
Gu Jiu nodded secretly, entering the state so quickly, she was really sophisticated.
As for the other three yellow gates, they are young and have little knowledge. They have to look around secretly, curiously looking at the busy street.
Er Zhuang fiercely saw Gu Jiu and was taken aback.
He hurriedly greeted him and asked in a whisper: "Why is Madam here?"
At the same time, he looked at several strange faces around Gu Jiu.
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "Come and take a look."
"Madam, please speak in the backyard."
Gu Jiu's status is not ordinary now, the second strong student is afraid that heat will run into her, but also worried that her identity will be seen through. So he hurriedly welcomed Gu Jiu and his party to the backyard.
As he walked through the lobby, Gu Jiu shook his head slightly and signaled Doctor Tian to continue the pulse diagnosis without saluting.
When they arrived in the backyard, the green plum was familiar with the road and made a pot of tea.
The second Zhuang took all the books after the opening, "Please read the madam."
Gu Jiu pressed his hand on the ledger, "It's not in a hurry. Let me introduce a few of them to you first. This is Deng Cunli, this is..."
After introducing the four Huang Clan to Er Zhuang’s acquaintance, Gu Jiu said:
From now on, the four of them will be by my side to serve. If there is something, I will send them to notify you. If you have something, let the concierge Just call them out of the house. I will say hello from the concierge."
After all, Gu Jiu gave Er Zhuang a voucher with her own seal.
"With this certificate, the concierge of the palace will call for you."
The second Zhuang solemnly accepted the certificate.
Looking at the scarlet "Madam Zhao" on it, Er Zhuang laughed.
"Congratulations, Madam Hexi."
Gu Jiu smiled, "This is nothing. How good is the business in the drugstore?"
Er Zhuang said: "I just opened the business, the business is very average, and some can't make ends meet. But a few days ago, a city gate official used our homemade rheumatism pain ointment and said that the effect was excellent. Yesterday the person came to dispense the medicine again and recommended it. Come over with his robe."
Gu Jiu laughed when he heard it.
The four prescriptions she took out were all the prescriptions that the later generations and old professors summarized previous experiences, read various medical books, collected various data, and personally configured the prescriptions, and the effect was excellent.
It is by no means that we cherish our own brooms now, which have been passed down from generation to generation, and there is no prescription for improvement.
Gu Jiu said: "A good start is half the battle. This patented medicine store is not in a hurry to make money, so it's first to beat its reputation."
The second Zhuang responded, "Little understands."
Gu Jiu picked up the ledger and flipped through it. The accounts are very clear, and every expenditure and receipt are recorded in the book.
She nodded in satisfaction, and then asked, "How's the business on Jumeizhai?"
Er Zhuang's eyebrows opened and smiled, "By the end of the year, business will be better all at once."
Gu Jiu said: "If there is a profit, remember to send the money to Master Su Jiabiao."
"Speaking of the Su family, Master Su came to the shop yesterday."
"Is the second uncle here? What did he say?"
Er Zhuang smiled and said: "Master Su Er is not relieved, so he just came over to take a look. Then he asked us what medicinal materials we are lacking, and gave him a list. If he is in a hurry, he can write back first and let someone bring me the medicinal materials.
Last night, the young Doctor Hetian invited Master Su Er to have a drink together until midnight. The little one told him that he would not buy medicinal materials for the twelfth lunar month. When the Chinese New Year is over, the little one will give him a list. "
Gu Jiu nodded, "It's a good thing for you to deal with it this way. The second uncle may live in the capital and take care of me more."
"Little understands. Last night, he ordered the young man in the restaurant to give Master Su Biao the wine and food."
The second Zhuang is really thoughtful.
Gu Jiu asked, "Where is Song Zheng? Why didn't I see him today?"
"He went out to get news."
"You tell Song Zheng that his identity document will be completed next month. From now on, he will be a errand in the palace, waiting for dispatch."
"Song Zheng has been looking forward to this day. He must be very happy to hear the news."
Gu Jiu asked Er Zhuang, "If you want an identity, I can also do it for you."
The second Zhuang shook his head frequently, "The younger one is only willing to be with his wife to wait for orders, and the younger one will be his wife's in this life."
Gu Jiu said with emotion: "I'm wronged you."
Er Zhuang smiled honestly, "Little is not wronged. Madam rescued the three of us, mother and son, from the hands of Gao Erfu, and gave us a livelihood. Little is satisfied now."
Gu Jiu smiled and asked, "How are your mother and your eldest brother? How is the horse farm running now?"
Er Zhuang became excited when he mentioned the northwest side.

Big brother’s letter says that the horse farm is running well. This year, another fifty ponies have been added and fifteen strong horses have been sold to Qingping Race Farm, which offset last year’s accounts.

After speaking, Er Zhuang took out the letter received only yesterday and handed it to Gu Jiu for review.
"The eldest brother still said in the letter that by next year, the racecourse will be able to take care of its own profits and losses without the wife's continued subsidies. As for the account books, they will not be delivered until the first month has passed."
Gu Jiu looked at the letter and nodded.
She originally planned to run the horse farm in three to five years, but she didn't expect that it would take two years for her to become self-sufficient for the horse farm, which is remarkable.
Er Zhuang excitedly moved out a woolen cloth from the warehouse, "Please see, madam, this is from the northwest."
Gu Jiu was very happy to see wool weaving.
The colorful woolen fabric is very soft to the touch.
Immediately afterwards, Er Zhuang moved out two plain wool weaving cloths, "My mother used cotton and linen blended with wool, which is more washable and can reduce costs. Small families can also afford it."
Gu Jiu was pleasantly surprised.
She reached out her hand and touched the cloth. The feel is really different from pure wool weaving.
Er Zhuang told Gu Jiu,
This woolen fabric blended with cotton and linen is particularly popular in the northwest. The workshops are too busy every day and the supply exceeds demand. The little ones have paid attention to the capital, but the woolen fabric has not been spread to the capital. Madam, shall we also open a cloth shop in the capital."
Gu Jiu said, "There is no need to open another cloth shop. There is a cloth shop in my dowry. All these cloths can be sold in the cloth shop. By the way, are there many of these cloths?"
Er Zhuang nodded, "A total of twenty woolen cloths were sent with this letter."
Gu Jiu said, "Very good. Pick one of each, and you will deliver it to the Zhuguo Prince's Mansion by yourself tomorrow, and give it to the Zhuguo's grandma."
Pei Yun was married to the eldest son of the Zhu Guo Mansion, and is now the youngest grandmother of Zhu Guo Mansion.
Gu Jiu's wool workshop in the northwest is cooperating with Pei Yun.
The workshop had results, so she naturally wanted to send the results to Pei Yun to show frankness and sharing.
When the workshop will hand in this year's account book next year, she will send a copy to Pei Yun.
Gu Jiu also picked a few horses and prepared to take them back to the palace.
Wool woven fabric is most suitable for winter.
Seeing that it was getting late, Gu Jiu set off for the palace.
As soon as he returned to the east courtyard to go to the room, Xiao Cui came to report, "Madam Qi, Princess Huyang is visiting, this will be talking to the prince."
Princess Huyang, sister of King Ning.
Gu Jiu had never had a chance to meet with Princess Huyang before, and I heard that Princess Huyang went on vacation in the palace courtyard.
She asked: "At this time Princess Huyang came to the door, did you say what it was?"
"The slave-maid doesn't know. But the slave-maid heard the wife of the second family say that when Princess Huyang came to the door, her eyes were red and swollen, which seemed embarrassing."
It is difficult to come home at this time, regardless of the year or festival.
Gu Jiu didn't care too much about this, and asked, "Is the son back?"
"The son will be in the Tourmaline Pavilion, with the prince."
Gu Jiu was stunned for a moment, "You mean the son will be with the prince and princess Huyang?"
"Exactly!"
A few days ago, after Liu Zhao got a piece of news, he went out early and returned late every day. Could it be related to Princess Huyang?
Gu Jiu walked into the upper room, thinking.
After regaining her consciousness, she instructed Madam Fang, "Let some small yellow doors go out and walk around, and get acquainted with the palace as soon as possible. In addition, give them a little money to facilitate their actions."
"The slave and maid will make arrangements."
At this time, the little maid came to report that it was the second wife who was visiting.
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "Hurry up and invite the second lady in."
Ouyang Fu was invited to take a seat in the small study.
"How come the second younger siblings are free today, come to me."
Ouyang Fu smiled and said, "I don't go to the Palace of the Three Treasures for nothing. The sister-in-law has just returned, and I should have heard the news of the visit of Princess Huyang."
Gu Jiu nodded, "Exactly. I don't know why Princess Huyang is visiting at this time."
Ouyang Fu said, "I know. Princess Huyang is here to ask for money."
Huh?
It turned out to be for money.
Gu Jiu asked casually, "Does the palace owe Princess Huyang money?"
Ouyang Fu shook his head, "That's not the case. Princess Huyang and Captain Huyang are so extravagant. They don't have enough money to spend every year, and they travel to and from the mansion every year. Who will let the father and Princess Huyang be a sibling of a female compatriot."
Gu Jiu smiled.
It is said that there are so many strange flowers in the royal family, and she has already encountered a strange flower when she enters the door.
"As far as I know, Princess Huyang earns at least three to fifty thousand taels each year, as well as various incomes. There are also various industries under the name of Du Ma. It is said that there are more than ten thousand taels of income a year, but it is not enough to spend? "
Ouyang Fu pursed his lips and smiled, "Who said no. Wait and see, tomorrow morning, the princess and empress will be furious, angering you and me and others. Sister-in-law prepares early and don't let the princess and empress grab the handle."
"Thank you for your second brother and sister reminding."
Gu Jiu sent Ouyang Fu away, feeling a little uneasy.
The princess Huyang came to the door, is she really just playing the autumn breeze?
Joy Hall.
Xiao Qin'er looked at Liu Yi with red eyes.
"I've been in the mansion these few days, and I can't even lift my head. Everyone is laughing at me. It's about to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Would you please say something nice to my mother and concubine? Anyway, let me participate in the Chinese New Year itemization. Matters. Otherwise, I'll have no face to meet people when the time comes."
Liu Yi played with a famous sword, "Aunt Huyang came home today, and the concubine is annoyed. You asked me to see the concubine at this time. Isn't it a bad luck? A few days later."
"The Chinese New Year will be a few days later. I won't have my share then."
Liu Yi stared at her, "I knew so, why did it in the first place. When the mother and concubine were young, she was the one and only master. Now that she is older, she has more kindness. You dare not to report it, it is really bold."
Xiao Qin'er was aggrieved, "I didn't do it all for you. You spend money outside like water, and the money will not fall from the sky. I can only think of every way to raise money."
Liu Yi was impatient, "Okay, how many times do you have to say this."
He put down the famous sword, threw it to the servant, and then said: "I'll go to the father to see it. I don't know how much money Aunt Huyang wants this year."