PDLP Chapter 1049 The eldest daughter is as bright as spring flowers (171)
Chapter 1049 The eldest daughter is as bright as spring flowers (171)
Chapter 1049: The eldest daughter is as bright as spring flowers (One Hundred and Seventy-one)
Qingli lived a very comfortable life in the capital. She had a regular diet, a regular sleep schedule, and exercised regularly.
During this period, every time she attended a banquet, she became the focus of everyone's attention. Her face was fair and translucent, and her every frown and smile exuded vitality and gentleness.
At the banquet, she was full of laughter and conversation, and many of her peers loved to gather around her. They played together, always chatting and laughing, full of joy. They played together, sometimes boating on the blue waves, sometimes strolling among the lush grass, and sometimes playing chess under the shade of flowers. There were countless ways to play and the fun was endless.
Qingli's beauty and agility are like the blooming flowers in spring, as bright as the morning glow, making the days in the capital bright and charming because of her.
Qiqi looked at her host, who had returned to her bed to rest after another outing, and teased her, "You've been dressing up lately, exuding your charm everywhere. Are you experiencing the life of being the most beloved person in Beijing?"
Qingli closed her eyes and didn't want to pay any attention to Qiqi. But Qiqi knew what she wanted to do, right?
"It's good to make money, not bad at all~"
Qiqi thought so too. The host made a net profit of at least 150,000 taels of silver in half a month.
"Hahaha, when your charm is fully unleashed, those old lords and ladies love to talk to you, and the young ladies also like to surround you. They don't need you to sell them anything, they will take the initiative to ask you. For a while, you became a walking spokesperson. The sales of anything you used increased exponentially, and several popular items were sold out.
I didn't realize you were really cut out for business. Whether it's rouge and powder, pearl hairpins and jade jewelry, or spices and incense utensils, health-preserving herbs, precious calligraphy and paintings, silk brocades, musical instruments and chess sets, there will always be people who can't help but buy them.
It's not enough that you're driving women to spend, you're also dragging your brother and your father into this, influencing the lives of these aristocratic officials in terms of food, clothing, housing, and transportation, and driving men to spend. Fortunately, these people don't know that most of the property belongs to you, otherwise they'd be jealous of you!"
"I'm not stupid. Many industries have changed hands several times. It's impossible for ordinary people to find out."
Qingli sighed again, "Speaking of spending power, these high-ranking officials and old feudal lords are no less powerful than young ladies, and in some cases even more so. The key is to find the right things that move them and make them willingly and eagerly part with their money."
"Your shop sells a type of Yanling tea that has caught the eye of the imperial court's purchasing agent. After examination by the imperial physician, it was presented to the emperor. However, you sold ten sets of tea to the palace at a discounted price of one thousand taels of silver, but why did the palace record it as only three thousand taels of silver? The price difference is too huge."
She groaned, "Who among the purchasers in this palace isn't incredibly wealthy? But that purchaser is too bold, and he'll probably be replaced. The eunuch beside the Empress Dowager also went out of the palace to buy six health products, spending 10,000 taels of silver, including that tea."
My health products are truly effective, and the Empress Dowager will definitely send them to the Emperor. With a few more purchases and a discussion between mother and son, how could the Emperor not understand the difference between purchasing through a purchasing agent and selling directly? I doubt they'll last long. The royal family loves monopolies, especially when it comes to lifespan, so they might buy the recipe. But the recipe is common to me, so I won't lose anything if I buy it out, and I've already made a lot of money."
The thought of money made her quite happy. After all, she had been impressed by the pirates' treasure trove projected last time—half the national treasury's worth! Seeing it but not being able to use it was so tempting, so she had been working hard to earn money. Silver was only the simplest income, and there were other hard-to-get things, too. Those were the precious things that made her happy.
Even when the Prime Minister called her over and told her he had secretly sent someone to fetch Song Qingting and that he would discipline her strictly and not cause her any more trouble, she didn't feel bad. She just went with it, and would see what happened when she could. "I've received a letter saying that Wei Ying will arrive in the capital in five days. The Emperor will lead all the officials to welcome the victorious soldiers. There will be a huge crowd, so if you're leaving the palace to watch the excitement, be careful and bring extra guards."
"Li'er thanks father for his concern. Please be sure to stay safe."
When she was about to leave, the Prime Minister pointed to the box beside him and said, "I just had someone make a set of jeweled head ornaments, inlaid with gold and jade, with precious stones and emerald green. Do you like it?"
When she opened it, she was delighted at first sight, with its dazzling luster and novel design. At second glance, she could of course tell that it was of great value.
"I like it. Daddy really loves Li'er."
"Haha, if daddy doesn't love you, who will? Li'er, take this and enjoy it."
"Thank you, Daddy~"
She picked up the box with a bright smile, bowed and took her leave.
This sweet date is quite good. I will wear it to see the Prime Minister in a few days. Please give it to me frequently!