Chapter 37 Being smart
Seeing Leng Qianqian coming back, Yin Xu suppressed the anger in his heart, forced a smile and said:
"It's okay, just an accident. What did you bring back?"
He originally wanted to ask about the store's situation, but he saw the maid behind Leng Qianqian carrying a large package.
Leng Qianqian panicked.
Men's clothing must not be sold in the shop anymore, otherwise something bad will happen sooner or later. But these clothes cannot be left in the shop to collect dust, and it would be a waste to just throw them away.
Leng Qianqian was already short of funds, so she was naturally reluctant to spend it.
So, she simply took all the clothes back.
Fortunately, at the beginning, the main focus was on women's clothing, and there were not many men's clothing.
In addition to the shop, Leng Qianqian is also in charge of the housekeeping in the mansion. She plans to give these clothes directly to the servants in the mansion and use them to offset part of the monthly salary.
At least you can save some money.
But in front of Yin Xu, Leng Qianqian naturally couldn't say that. She was stunned for a moment before answering:
"My Lord... aren't we going to the palace to attend a banquet soon? The shop has specially made a batch of new clothes, so I brought them back for you to try on, so you don't have to go out to find a tailor.
My Lord, you are handsome, and you will look great in the clothes we make. You can be our Jinyifang spokesperson, and our business will surely flourish."
Yin Xu used to be impatient to listen to Ye Qiongying talking about money, as he always thought it was vulgar.
Now that he felt the taste of poverty for the first time in a long time, and he still owed Ye Qiongying a huge sum of money, this shop naturally became a hot commodity.
He didn't quite understand what Leng Qianqian said, but he found it interesting. He knew she was praising him, and his mood immediately improved. He even forgot about the injuries on his body and a smile appeared on his face.
Who knew that when the corner of my mouth was pulled, it hurt so much that I broke out in a cold sweat.
"My Lord, you should go inside and take a rest. Where is Shi An? Why don't you go and get a doctor? If something goes wrong with your Lordship's health, can you afford it?"
Shi An felt wronged.
He couldn't afford it, but the Marquis himself said that he couldn't ask for a doctor!
Fortunately, Yin Xu did not let him take the blame and said directly:
"No need. I will be going to the palace in the next two days, so it's best not to let any rumors spread. The previous medicine for the wound was very effective, so just continue to use it. I will not leave the house before attending the Summer Solstice Banquet.
And you, Qianqian, don't go out these two days. Isn't there someone taking care of the shop? You should go and sort out the housekeeping of the mansion with the housekeeper first.
By the way, are your clothes ready?"
"Of course!" Leng Qianqian raised her head proudly, "My skirt is ready, Lord Marquis, I will definitely not embarrass you when the time comes!"
"Hahaha," Yin Xu laughed again, ignoring his aching face, "Qianqian, how could you embarrass me? No one can be better than you. Come on, didn't you bring me some clothes? I'll go try them on now."
Leng Qianqian quickly asked the maid to bring the clothes in.
She claimed to be from the modern era and understood fashion trends much better than these backward ancient people. But she was not a professional designer, and she didn't know how to draw. The things she drew were distorted and shapeless, and what she said was also vague.
The master in charge of plate making couldn't even start.
In the end, I could only make some minor changes to the existing clothes.
Women's clothing is fine, but there are only so many styles of men's clothing. The casual wear and suits that Leng Qianqian is familiar with are not suitable to wear into the palace.
So, there was nothing special about the clothes I brought back.
The fabric is not as good as Jinxiu Pavilion.
If they are aristocrats who have been pampered since childhood, even if they are not professionals, they can still feel the difference in quality.
But the Mansion of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery had always been poor, and it was only in the past three years when Ye Qiongying took over that things got a little better. Yin Xu was naturally not that sensitive about the choice of clothes, and he quickly picked out a set of clothes with perfect styles and colors.
Leng Qianqian breathed a sigh of relief and quickly put away the remaining clothes.
These can still be worth a lot of money.
When the time comes, I will distribute the clothes to the people in the mansion, and then I will use the monthly salary from the account office of the mansion to settle part of the debt with the shop.
Leng Qianqian was counting the beads on her abacus quite loudly, but she didn't ask others if they were willing to take the clothes instead of the silver. She still felt that she was losing out. The fabrics for these clothes were so heavy that the servants in the mansion might not be able to buy even one piece in their entire lives under normal circumstances.
This is giving them benefits!
The two people from the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery stayed indoors, and no one disturbed Ye Qiongying, so she spent another two days in peace.
She wasn't idle either.
She had already decided to go to the Summer Solstice Banquet and had made all the necessary preparations. She would spend the rest of her time training in the mansion with Uncle Ye and the guards.
After being delayed for three years, even if she has talent, it will take time for her to get her skills back.
Once you get to the border town, you may not have so much time.
Now she is naturally racing against time to narrow the gap with the past.
In addition to physical skills, one also has to learn the military scrolls left by his father and brothers.
For the first time, Ye Qiongying felt that time was not enough, and she regretted choosing the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery family in the first place.
If she had used those three years to study, how much would she have gained in return now!
Why would you raise a group of ungrateful people?
The only thing to be thankful for is that she still has a chance to start over in this life.
"Miss, are you still coming?" Over there, several guards raised their weapons and shouted at Ye Qiongying who was wiping her sweat.
"Come!" Ye Qiongying put the handkerchief on the shelf, stood up and walked over.
The past is past, and what she wants to grasp is the present and the future!
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Time flies, and soon it is the day of the Summer Solstice Banquet.
The Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery's Mansion was busy early in the morning.
Yin Xu and Leng Qianqian bathed, washed, and burned incense to fumigate their clothes. After a lot of trouble, they finally packed up and walked out of the long journey, getting on the carriage to the palace.
The wheels rolled on the ground, making a rumbling sound.
In the carriage, Yin Xu was wearing a dark blue gown.
Apart from anything else, his appearance is really good. He looks like a handsome and heroic man with a strong masculine aura, otherwise Ye Qiongying would not have chosen him.
The partner you work with also has to be pleasing to the eye and comfortable to look at.
Leng Qianqian, who was sitting next to Yin Xu, changed her usual habit of wearing white dresses and put on a conspicuous red dress.
As soon as she appeared, Yin Xu was surprised.
Now sitting in the carriage, he couldn't help but hold Leng Qianqian's hand:
"Qianqian, you are so beautiful."
Leng Qianqian pursed her lips and smiled shyly, but her eyes were full of pride.
It was worth it that she asked the tailor in the shop to make this skirt.
This time, Ye Qiongying will not appear. She will stand next to Yin Xu and surprise everyone!