Flowers in full bloom

Chapter 515: Being Scrambled to Buy

The floor plan was handed over to Rong Jin, who was asked to take care of it. Rong Jin naturally worked non-stop to handle the matter. Moreover, he also consciously prepared two more cars, one for Pei Rongyu and his wife, and one for Zhenzhu Jiang Yunqi and his wife.

After solving the carriage problem, Hua Lei began to select the people to take to Mobei. Qinghong and Qinglu were definitely going to be taken. In addition, Madam Pei also asked for Qingqi and Qinghua, two married maids, to serve her personally.

Their husbands were also the sons of the Marquis's family. One was Pei Feiyang, the eldest grandson of Butler Pei, who was going to Beishan with Hua Lei and Rong Jin this time, and was in charge of the entire carriage team.

One is Pei Xiaoyun, the second-in-command who helps out in the shop. He will follow the caravan of the Marquis' Mansion northward and become the manager of a restaurant in Mobei.

Qingzao and Qingsheng, who were originally with Rong Jin, were already married, and had a son and a daughter, so these two and their wives also followed suit.

Qingzao's wife Hehua was originally from the farm. After marrying Qingzao, she was transferred to the big kitchen of the Marquis' Mansion two years ago because of her good cooking skills. Qingsheng's wife Caoya was good at needlework, so Madam Pei also asked Hualei to take her with her.

Lord Pei also gave a bunch of guards, more than twenty female guards alone. Hua Lei felt that there were too many, after all, officials were going together.

There was also the military department to protect them, so it was a waste to bring so many guards. She didn't want these guards to work at half the price. So after much persuasion, she brought a total of 16 guards, eight men and eight women.

However, the other old Marquis Pei was stuffed into the caravan. The Marquis' Mansion would let a carriage caravan follow northward, on the one hand to deliver goods to the restaurants and inns with contracts along the way, and on the other hand to replenish the supplies needed by Hua Lei and others.

There will also be a boat from Yuanying Manor that goes to Mobei by water. When it passes through each state capital, if it encounters one, it can also provide Hualei with the necessary supplies.

Hua Lei originally thought it was unnecessary. If she went out, as long as she had money, wouldn't she have a place to eat? Lord Pei's answer was that there were indeed some places where people had money but no place to spend it.

Well, Hualei took it for granted. After all, this place is not as developed as in the past. So, Hualei also sorted out the supplies on the ship.

In addition to various types of wine, it is mainly filled with rice and flour ingredients that can be stored for a long time, as well as some ingredients and kitchen utensils needed for Mobei to open a restaurant.

On July 22, Rong Yu got married. Compared with the pomp and ceremony of Rong Jin Hua Lei's wedding, it was much simpler. In addition, it was held earlier than expected, so it could only be described as ordinary.

On August 1, the officials selected by the court would leave from Shangjing City for Mobei. Starting from July 20, a series of ingredients such as bacon, sausages, salted duck eggs, fermented bean curd, and dried vegetables in Hua Qianbian's shop were snapped up.

There was a long queue in front of Hua Qian's shop. The buyers were all housekeepers and maids from the wealthy families who were preparing to go to Mobei, and they came in large quantities.

Even though the price of Hualei had been raised by 30%, there were still many buyers. Some people felt that there were too many people lining up at Huaqianbian Shop, so they went directly to Yuanyingzhuang and Huayingzhuang to buy.

Fortunately, Hualei also increased production in advance, so the supply was still sufficient. In just a dozen days, the income of nearly half a year was recovered.

Also being snapped up were the down vests, down linings, wool sweaters, goose down quilts, and wool blankets from the Flower Fairy Shop, which are the most needed supplies in Mobei.

Moreover, the unit prices were relatively high, so the money earned was even higher. Basically, the customers gave her silver bills. Every night, Hualei worked overtime to check the account books.

Mrs. Pei watched Hualei read the account book until late every night, and she felt distressed but also admired her sincerely. Because of Hualei's foresight, the Shuiwadi Zhuangzi in the Marquis's mansion was also selling well.

All kinds of food were sold out. In just a few days, they had earned back several months' income. The head of the family, Gu, was looking at the account book with a smile on his face these days.

However, Hua Lei also took care of the store and the farm staff. Half a month after she left Shangjing City, all the ingredients and items in the store returned to their original prices.

The night before leaving, in Songhe Hall, Madam Pei took Hualei and repeatedly reminded her. "Lei'er, when you go there, take care of yourself and don't force yourself, okay? Even if you are not pregnant, don't do anything rash, remember!

Also, your grandfather has sent Pei Dingsheng, the son of Butler Pei, to Mobei in advance to help you buy a house.

I have told him to try to buy a house close to where you work, so that you spend less time on the road and can be a little more comfortable.

There aren't many big houses in the Mobei town. Most of them are small courtyards with one or two entrances. You can just make do with them. When you get there, you'll live with Jin'er.

As for your mother-in-law, you can go and see her when you have time. It’s better to stay there or not. She is not a bad person at all.

But she likes to act pretentious and noble, and will find fault with you at every turn. It's boring for you to live with her." Old Madam Pei warned.

"I understand, thank you grandma. But grandma, we probably won't need the house. I heard that the court will arrange accommodation for us." Hua Lei thanked sincerely but also raised an objection.

"That's what the court said, but the accommodation arranged by the government is definitely not as comfortable as living in your own house. Your grandfather meant that if the court really arranges it, you can take it if you think it's good.

You can live here for a while, and when you are ready, you can move out and live more comfortably. But you can decide for yourself when the time comes.

But if you buy a house, you keep it, understand? You can live in it yourself or rent it out for rent, it's up to you." Mrs. Pei said.

"Okay, thank you, Grandma. What about my second brother and his wife?"

"Your grandfather has taken good care of Dingsheng. If he can buy a house, he will buy a few more houses. Then, you can let them live in one.

But remember, you have to keep the title deed. No matter how many houses you buy, you don't have to give them any title deed. I have also told Dingsheng about this.

After going to Mobei, he only obeyed you and Jin'er. "Mrs. Pei patted Hua Lei's arm.

"This... ? Grandma, wouldn't this be a bad idea? Will my second brother and his wife be unhappy?" Hua Lei hesitated.

In fact, there is a subtle difference here. To Old Marquis Pei, Rong Jin and Rong Yu are both his grandsons. Since he asked Butler Pei to buy a few more houses, it is very likely that the two grandsons will share them.

However, for Madam Pei, it was different.