"Girl, girl, good news!"
Xiaocui excitedly ran into the study from the outside, "Girl, the Luhou Mansion has invited a matchmaker to propose marriage."
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This news shocked everyone in Zhilan Academy.
Qingmei pulled Xiao Cui, "Really? Tell me what's going on?"
"The Luhou Mansion came to propose a marriage. Doesn't that girl want to marry into the Luhou Mansion. Compared with the third girl's marriage, the Luhou Mansion seems to be better." Qingzhu cheered up for Gu Jiu.
Gu Jiu rubbed the center of her brows, and when she heard the matchmaker came to propose marriage, she was shocked.
She was a legendary sick child, yet no one came to her door to propose marriage. Could it be a mistake.
But when she heard that it was Luhou Mansion who proposed marriage, Gu Jiu knew she was right. However, the first thought that came to her mind was that this marriage might not go so smoothly.
"Xiao Cui, tell me."
Xiaocui took a breath, and then said: "Sister Chunhe sent Matchmaker Li away just now. The servant girl inquired, and Matchmaker Li was entrusted by Mrs. Luhou to come to propose marriage. She said she was the youngest son of the Luhou Mansion. When you propose a marriage, the one you propose is the girl. The youngest son of the Luhou Mansion will be seventeen years old when he first opened, so he is just the right age for the girl."
"Congratulations girl, congratulations girl." Qingzhu smiled.
Gu Jiu sneered, "I haven't written my horoscope yet, so don't rush to congratulate me."
Qingmei asked: "Is the girl worried that this marriage will not work?"
Gu Jiu said: "The Marquis of Lu's Mansion is not an ordinary noble family. Marquis Lu himself holds a heavy army and is feared in the palace, and other noble families are also guarding against and wooing him.
Do you know what this kind of person represents? represents a high risk.
The master always seeks to be safe, and I am afraid that he will not agree to this marriage easily. And the wife, can she allow me to marry better than her precious daughter
Let's see, this marriage may not be settled. So don't rush to be happy, and don't shout outside. Don't make fun of you if the marriage fails in the end. "
Qingmei responded, "Miss, don't worry, the servants will restrain everyone, and you are not allowed to go outside and talk nonsense. Xiaocui, please pay attention to the movement in the mansion. If there are any remarks that are unfavorable to the girl, you must report them in time."
Xiao Cui said: "Sister Qingmei, don't worry, I know the seriousness."
Qingzhu asked: "Girl, is this marriage really impossible?"
Gu Jiu put down the book and said, "Master hasn't made a statement yet, it's too early to say anything.
I heard that recently there was a big case in the yamen, the master went out early and returned late every day, and was dragged by the case and couldn't get out.
Qingmei, tell Li Chuan to let him pay attention to the movement outside the mansion.
As for Er Zhuang, we should also pay more attention to the movement of the capital. We are in the inner courtyard, although it is inconvenient to go out, we cannot be blind. "
"Your servant knows, I will go find Li Chuan in a while, and let him go out of the house to inform Er Zhuang."
Qingmei responded, and said: "Er Zhuang has said several times that he wants the girl to find him a job. Every day when he is idle, he feels very panicked."
Gu Jiu laughed, "They're all people who can't be idle. Ask Er Zhuang, does he like the shop you let him look at?"
Qingmei said: "Er Zhuang has seen many shops, but the rent is high. The shop with low rent is not in a good location. Maid, can I ask, do you want to do business?"
Gu Jiu said: "The capital is limited, so I can only do some small businesses. Think about it, what kind of business is easy to do?"
Qingzhu was the first to say: "Let's make something to eat."
Qingmei shook her head, "Er Zhuang, who cooks food, can't handle it alone, so he has to hire people. It's best to do business that Er Zhuang can handle alone, such as selling some beads and small ornaments. Girls from small families in the capital are also very particular. They have some money in their hands, as long as the bead flowers are well made and the price is not expensive, many people will definitely buy them."
Xiaocui suggested: "It's better to sell some pickles. Small households can't do without pickles all year round."
Qingmei shook her head, "Many people can make pickles by themselves. Such a business can't make much money in a year, and it's time-consuming and labor-intensive. Moreover, the pickles jars also take up space, so there is an extra rent for nothing.
If you want me to say, I still sell pearl flowers. You don't need a big shop, try to choose a place with cheap rent, and just do business for the female relatives of small families.
And this kind of business, several servants can also help. We have nothing to do on weekdays. We also do some handicrafts and sell them in the shop.
After two years, when the Northwest has made money, the girl will have more money, so she will open a large jewelry shop, specializing in the business of rich women. "
Gu Jiu looked at Qingmei, but really didn't realize that Qingmei was quite business-minded.
She said: "You all use your brains to think about it, you all have a part in this business."
Qing Mei hurriedly said: "Slaves don't want to be part of it, as long as they can share the girl's worries, the slaves will be satisfied."
Qingzhu also said: "The slaves have a monthly allowance of money, and the girl doesn't need to count for us. Besides, the girl doesn't have much money, so she has to keep it as a spare. In case something happens, at least there is still money to clear the way. "
Gu Jiu laughed, "You guys underestimate me too much. Do I have to live on this little money?"
Qingzhu said: "Girls are naturally capable. It's just that making money is not something that can be done overnight. You have to have some backup, just in case."
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "Okay, I know what you guys think. We'll talk about the members later, let's settle the business first. What do you guys think about the bead flower business that Qingmei talked about?"
Several servant girls exchanged glances with each other, then nodded in unison.
"My servant feels that what Sister Qingmei said makes sense. In the bead business, Er Zhuang can handle it all by himself. Moreover, Er Zhuang is handsome, and the big girls and daughters-in-law like him, so the business will definitely not be bad. We Come out with more fashionable styles and make a few more tricks, I don’t believe that the big girls and young wives in the city don’t like to buy them.”
Speaking of the excitement, Xiaocui laughed, as if seeing a booming business scene.
Gu Jiu nodded, "The bead flower business can indeed be done, but there is one problem that you have overlooked. Small ornaments like bead flowers are easy to be imitated.
Once someone sees that Er Zhuang's business is doing well, he will definitely follow suit. The bead flowers of the same style can even be changed, which is more and better than the varieties we sell.
At that time, Er Zhuang's business will probably plummet. "
"Ah, what should I do?"
"Miss is right to be worried. Zhuhua is not a big business, and you don't need much capital to do it. As long as Er Zhuang's business starts, there must be many people who imitate and follow suit. Girl, what should we do?"
Qingmei was very worried. I don't want my hard-earned business to be snatched away.
Gu Jiu laughed, "But we have an advantage that all small merchants do not have. Don't forget, Master is the prefect of the capital.
The backing behind Er Zhuang is the Gu Mansion and the Hou Mansion. With such a backing, don't worry, the business will definitely continue.
Small merchants in the capital are very discerning, seeing that Er Zhuang has a backer, they will not go too far. Er Zhuang ate meat, they drank soup, and everyone was happy.
However, even so, you should not take it lightly. More brains, more fashionable styles. We even think of some new tricks and push them to the market.
As long as the market responds well, you can make a fortune. Don't care about dozens of taels, hundreds of taels, as long as you can make money, this girl will not dislike less money. "
Several maidservants laughed.
Qingmei joked, "The girl got into Qian's eyes."
"The girl is clearly a little money fan."
Gu Jiu frowned, "I'm hoping that one day I can become a veritable little rich woman. So everyone has to work hard."
"Girl, don't worry, the servants will not let you down."
Gu Jiu smiled, "Tell Er Zhuang to find a good shop quickly, and give me the size of the shop. Let me think about how to decorate the shop."
"Miss, save a little, there's not much money left." Qing Mei reminded her.
Gu Jiu was heartbroken, and asked Qingmei in a low voice, "Good Qingmei, tell me, how much money does this girl have left?"
Qingmei took out the ledger, then picked up the abacus, and settled the accounts clumsily.
Gu Jiu watched Qingmei settle the score without making a sound, let alone disgust.
Qingmei and the others need to exercise, and this is a rare opportunity to exercise.
There are not many accounts, and it didn't take Qingmei any time to figure it out.
She told Gu Jiu, "Girl, you still have two hundred and twenty-one taels of silver, and another three hundred copper coins. There are five gold and silver trees left."
Gu Jiu sighed, there were only a few thousand taels of silver, but only two hundred or so taels left.
She has to hurry up and save money.
Gu Jiu said: "The Chinese New Year is coming soon, and everyone will have some pocket money in their hands. You can ask Er Zhuang, can you open the shop before the Chinese New Year
Our side prepares the goods first, and once the shop opens, we will send out the goods and ask Er Zhuang to sell them quickly.
If there is a large demand in the future, I will directly find someone outside to make bead flowers and various small ornaments. "
Gu Jiu has already made up his mind, split Zhuhua into multiple steps, and operate according to the model of an assembly line.
In this way, it is not afraid that those people will learn to start anew to grab business.
Although Zhuhua is a small business, it also requires everyone's hard work.
When she has money in the future, Gu Jiu thought about it, she directly bought a shop in the most prosperous area of the capital, opened a jewelry store, sold the most expensive jewelry, and made money from the rich.
Such a day must be beautiful.
Gu Jiu was also frightened.
After time travel, except for a few days when she was rich, she was a poor person most of the time.
It's terrible to have no money!
Life is alive, nothing and can not be without money.
Gu Jiu aspires to be a little rich woman, so let's start working hard from now on.
Qingmei went to find Li Chuan and asked Li Chuan to bring a message to Er Zhuang.
Qingzhu Xiaocui and Wang Yi took out the leftovers and various gadgets they usually saved up, and prepared to make pearl flowers.
Gu Jiu's hands-on ability is average, so she watched everyone do it first.
Simple bead flowers are easy to make, just need a little effort and a concave shape.
Gu Jiu couldn't be bothered by this, she learned it very quickly.
Complicated bead flowers are more expensive and time-consuming.
Gu Jiu said: "Currently we only make simple bead flowers, such bead flowers that can be formed with a few dents are the most suitable.
After all, the customers we are targeting are all female relatives of small households, and their purchasing power is limited.
If this batch of bead flowers sell well, we will add some more varieties and sell some precious bead flowers for everyone to choose from.
Also, we only make 20 pieces of bead flowers of each style. After the number is increased in the future, it cannot exceed two hundred pieces. "
"Girl, why only make twenty pieces?"
Gu Jiu smiled, "As I said before, when the business starts, there will definitely be many people following suit. What should we use to differentiate it from others? It is limited sales.
The same style of other houses can be supplied in unlimited quantities. But each style of our bead flower is limited supply.
If you are buying pearl flowers, you want to buy bad street flowers, everyone has a piece of pearl flowers.
Or do you want to buy limited sales, only a few people have the same style as yourself? "
Xiaocui said first, "Of course I bought the limited edition bead flowers."
Qingzhu was a little worried, "But girls like to compare and follow suit. We sell in limited quantities, will we lose some customers?"
Gu Jiu nodded and said, "We will definitely lose some customers, but in the long run, this kind of sales can establish our unique style.
From now on, when girls and daughters-in-law want to buy pearl flowers or other accessories, our store must be the first thing that comes to mind, followed by other small merchants.
Maybe one day, our bead flowers will become a must-have accessory for big girls when they get married. "
"That would be great." Xiao Cui clapped her hands and laughed.
Gu Jiu said again: "When we become rich in the future, we will open a jewelry shop, specializing in the business of rich people.
I have already thought about it, all the jewelry in the jewelry store must be unique. For jewelry with a price of one thousand taels, there is only one piece of each style. "
"Wow, girls from wealthy families will definitely fight over jewelry."
Xiao Cui said exaggeratedly.
Ha ha…
Everyone laughed.
Gu Jiu picked up the pen and drew a few new patterns.
"What do you guys think of these patterns? Does it look good if you make pearl flowers like this?"
Xiao Cui leaned over and took a look, "The pattern the girl drew is really beautiful. It must be very beautiful to make beaded flowers according to the pattern."
Qingzhu said: "I will try to make one first."
The green bamboo is skillful, she followed the pattern and quickly made a bead flower.
The bead flower made of red silk scraps looks like a blooming rose.
"It's so beautiful!"
Xiaocui liked it very much, "Sister Qingzhu, can you wear it on my head? This bead flower must look good on my head."
Qing Zhu asked for Gu Jiu's opinion, seeing Gu Jiu nodded, Qing Zhu inserted the bead flower on Xiao Cui's head.
Xiao Cui looked excited, "How is it? Does it look good?"
"Come and look in the mirror."
Wang Yi brought a bronze mirror.
Xiaocui looked in the mirror, looked left and right, with a smirk on her face.
"I like this bead flower, it's so beautiful. Sister Qingzhu, your hands are really skillful."
Qingzhu smiled and said, "It's the girl who painted the flowers that look good."
Gu Jiu said: "No matter how beautiful the pattern is, it has to be done skillfully. If you think this kind of bead flower looks good, then make more."
"Looks good, looks good, we must do more. This is sure to sell well."
Xiao Cui was the most excited.
Everyone is full of energy, looking forward to the day when the business will be booming.
Some people are happy, and naturally some people are depressed.
When Gu Yue heard that Lu Hou's mansion came to propose marriage, it was Gu Jiu who proposed, she opened her mouth wide in disbelief.
"How is it possible? What's so good about Gu Jiu, Mrs. Lu Hou is not blind, how could she fall in love with her."
"Girl, this matter is absolutely true, it has been spread throughout the house."
Gu Yue snorted, "I don't believe that Gu Jiu can have such good luck. I can't compare to her in any way. There are so many honorable families, none of them came to propose marriage for me. Why did Gu Jiu get married by Mrs. Luhou?" I like it. Is it because she can settle accounts?"
Gu Yue was upset, and said to the maid Putao: "Follow me to see mother. I want to have a good talk with mother, this marriage must not be agreed to."
If Gu Jiu married better than her, then she would lose face.
So no matter what, Gu Jiu must be prevented from marrying into Luhou Mansion.
Gu Yue hurriedly came to the Furong Courtyard.
As a result, the servant girl stopped her from going in.
Gu Yue was furious, "Get out of the way! Who gave you the courage to block the way of this girl."
Guo Taohua was trembling, and said cautiously: "I want to report to the third lady, my wife ordered that no one should disturb her. Unless the master came over. The slaves dare not disobey the order of the wife, please go back, third lady."
"You are presumptuous! You are a little maid, and you dare to stop this girl. Do you know that this girl can make you roll to the laundry room with a single word, and you will be a coolie for the rest of your life."
Guo Taohua trembled twice, but she still firmly stopped Gu Yue.
"Even if the third girl wants to punish the servant, the servant will not let the third girl in. This is the order of the wife. Without the permission of the wife, no one can go in."
Gu Yue was furious, "You lowly maidservant, how dare you..."
"Third Miss is here, who is the servant who is making such noise, almost waking up the wife."
Chunhe heard the movement, came out of the room, and looked at Gu Yue with a half-smile.