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 to go back.
The Huangmen who had been a regular attendant introduced to her by Nanny Fang before was named Deng Cunli and was over forty years old.
As glorious as Deng Cunli was in the past, he is now so desolate.
If Gu Jiu is willing to give him a chance, he should be willing to leave the palace.
But she still has to see people before talking.
If it doesn't fit your eyes and looks unpleasant, don't worry about it.
Well, nothing wrong.
Gu Jiu is also a hidden face control.
She is not demanding, as long as she looks upright.
The Shaofu family ordered people to select twenty small yellow gates for Gu Jiu to choose from. Among them is Deng Cunli, the oldest.
Gu Jiu glanced at Deng Cunli, he looked old, he looked like a man in his early fifties, with gray hair. But the whole body was cleaned up very cleanly, and the nails were neatly trimmed.
He didn't look like a sloppy middle-aged man as he had imagined.
Deng Cunli noticed Gu Jiu's gaze, he slowly raised his head, saw Fang Nanny standing behind Gu Jiu, he was startled for a moment, then suddenly realized.
He wondered how Mrs. Zhao would choose his name in person when she was picking someone.
He is a man who has half of his body buried in the coffin board, how can he get into the eyes of Mrs. Zhao. It turned out that it was Nanny Fang who spoke well for him.
He was slightly agitated in his heart, but 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 worn down by suffering.
She nodded secretly, her first impression of Deng Cunli was not bad.
The rest of the little Huangmen are all between the ages of sixteen and seventeen to twenty-one and twelve, and they look very dignified.
There was the clever one, whose eyeballs were rolling around, secretly looking at Gu Jiu, hoping to attract attention.
There are also those who are dull, as if they don't know what happened, and stand in place in a daze.
Gu Jiu's eyes swept across everyone's faces.
Then she asked everyone to briefly introduce themselves, starting with their name, age, hometown, when they entered the palace, and what errands they had done.
She listened to the introductions of the little yellow gates and compared the brochures.
In the end it was Deng Cunli's turn, he was simple, he just said his name, age, hometown, and nothing else.
Gu Jiu already knew it in his mind.
The Shaofu family order asked: "Madam, is there any candidate you like? If you are not satisfied with these, the old man will ask another twenty people to be selected by Madam."
Gu Jiu laughed softly: "Thank you, sir, I have already chosen."
"Oh? I don't know who Madam chose?"
Gu Jiu smiled and pointed to the two clever little yellow gates, "The two of them."
Then he pointed to a simple and honest little yellow door, and finally picked Deng Cunli.
Seeing Deng Cunli, whom Gu Jiu had chosen, the Shaofu family order couldn't help laughing.
"Madam's selection is really unique."
Gu Jiu smiled softly, "I'm young, so I can choose one of them, and I'll know which one is really easy to use in the future."
The Shaofu family order laughed, "Ma'am is right. The same rice raises white people, and they are the ones who should be selected and ordered."
After finishing speaking, the Shaofu family ordered people to go through the formalities.
The names of the four Huangmen were crossed out from the harem register and recorded in the Ning Palace register.
They also issued identity cards for the four of them, and from now on, the four of them are members of the palace.
The remaining sixteen were sent away.
The four of them stepped forward together, "See Madam."
Gu Jiu nodded, "From now on, you will be serving by my lady's side. You must keep in mind one thing. You must obey my lady's orders in everything. Except for this lady, the rest of you don't need to pay attention. If someone dares to betray the master, you will all end up in the end." clear."
"Remember Madam's instruction."
Gu Jiu hummed, "Deng Cunli is a seasoned veteran, the three of you should listen to his opinions more when you encounter problems in the future."
This established that the four Huangmen were headed by Deng Cunli.
Deng Cunli was neither humble nor overbearing, "Thank you Madam. Madam's kindness in re-creating, I will be grateful."
Gu Jiu smiled softly, "Eunuch Deng really appreciates me, so he will do things for my wife wholeheartedly, okay?"
"I can't afford to be a father-in-law. If you can be valued by your wife, you will definitely work for your wife wholeheartedly and live up to your kindness."
Gu Jiu smiled and said: "It's so good. Get up, and go for a walk with Mrs. Ben on the street."
It's rare for Gu Jiu to go out for a trip, so naturally he won't return to the palace so early.
She sat in a carriage and drove lightly, and came to the Four Seas Xinglin Hall.
She didn't go in in a hurry, but looked at the situation of the pharmacy through the car window.
Dr. Tian was taking a pulse and prescribing a prescription, while his son Tian Gan was behind the counter grabbing medicine with his weak legs.
Er Zhuang settled accounts with an abacus.
When a yamen servant came to the medicine shop, Er Zhuang greeted him with a smile on his face. Judging by the way they spoke, they obviously knew each other and had a good relationship.
After chatting for a while, Er Zhuang invited the yamen servant to have a drink at night, and the yamen servant naturally readily agreed.
After sending off the yamen servants, another wave of embroidered clothes guards came.
Er Zhuang also greeted each other warmly, chatting and laughing with each other.
Seeing this scene, Gu Jiu laughed.
Unexpectedly, Er Zhuang and Xiu Yiwei also established a good relationship, not bad.
In this way, she can take the opportunity to raise a few nails in the embroidery guard.
Gu Jiu got out of the carriage after Er Zhuang sent off the embroidered guards, and walked across the street to the medicine shop.
Deng Cunli guarded Gu Jiu, carefully watching out for pedestrians on the street.
Gu Jiu nodded secretly, she got into the state so quickly, she really turned out to be sophisticated.
As for the other three Huangmen, they were young and had little experience, so they had to look around secretly, curiously looking at the lively street.
Er Zhuang suddenly saw Gu Jiu and was startled.
He hurried forward and asked in a low voice, "Why is Madam here?"
At the same time, he looked at the strange faces around Gu Jiu.
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "Come and have a look."
"Madam, please speak in the backyard."
Gu Jiu's identity is unusual now, Er Zhuang was afraid that Youre would offend her, and also worried that her identity would be found out. So he quickly welcomed Gu Jiu and his party to the backyard.
When passing through the lobby, Gu Jiu shook his head slightly, signaling Doctor Tian to continue his pulse diagnosis without saluting.
In the backyard, Qingmei was familiar with the road and made a pot of tea.
Er Zhuang brought all the account books after the opening, "Madam, please have a look."
Gu Jiu put his hand on the ledger, "There is no rush. Let me introduce you to a few of them first. This is Deng Cunli, and this is..."
After introducing the four Huangmen to Er Zhuang, Gu Jiu said again: "From now on, the four of them will be by my side to serve. If there is anything, I will also send the four of them to notify you. If you have something to do, let the porter Just call them out of the house. I'll say hello to the concierge."
After all, Gu Jiu gave Er Zhuang a certificate with her own seal on it.
"With this certificate, the concierge of the palace will call someone for you."
Er Zhuang solemnly accepted the voucher.
Looking at the scarlet "Zhao Furen Seal" on it, Er Zhuang laughed.
"Congratulations madam, congratulations madam."
Gu Jiu smiled, "It's nothing. How is the business of the medicine store?"
Er Zhuang said: "It's just opened, the business is very mediocre, and it can't make ends meet. However, a few days ago, a city gate official used our homemade rheumatism analgesic ointment and said it was very effective. Yesterday, the man came to dispense the medicine again and recommended it. Come here with his robe."
When Gu Jiu heard this, he laughed.
The four prescriptions she took out are all prescriptions formulated by the old professors of later generations by summarizing the experience of the predecessors, reading various medical books, collecting various data, and the effect is excellent.
It is by no means that we cherish our own broom and pass it down from generation to generation. There is no improved prescription comparable.
Gu Jiu said: "A good start is half the battle. This medicine shop is not in a hurry to make money, but to make a name first."
Er Zhuang responded, "I understand, little one."
Gu Jiu picked up the ledger and flipped through it casually. The accounts are very clear, and every expense and income is recorded in the book.
She nodded with satisfaction, and then asked, "How's the business at Jumeizhai?"
Er Zhuang smiled brightly, "By the end of the year, business will improve all of a sudden."
Gu Jiu said: "If there is any profit, remember to send the money to Master Biao of the Su family."
"Speaking of the Su family, master Su Er came to the shop yesterday."
"Is the second uncle here? Did he say anything?"
Er Zhuang said with a smile: "Master Su Er was worried, so he just came to have a look. He asked what medicinal materials we lack now, and made a list for him. If he needed it urgently, he could write a letter and ask someone to bring the medicinal materials.
Last night, the younger one and Dr. Tian invited Mr. Su Er to drink until midnight. The younger one told him that the medicinal materials will not be added in the twelfth lunar month. After the new year, the younger one will make a list for him. "
Gu Jiu nodded, "It's very appropriate for you to deal with it like this. The second uncle may live in the capital permanently, so take care of me."
"I understand. Last night, I even ordered the restaurant boy to deliver food and drinks to Master Su Biao."
Er Zhuang was really thoughtful in his work.
Gu Jiu asked, "Where is Song Zheng? Why didn't you see him today?"
"He went out to inquire about news."
"You tell Song Zheng that his identity document will be completed next month. From now on, he will be an official in the palace, waiting for orders."
"Song Zheng has been looking forward to this day, and he must be very happy to hear the news."
Gu Jiu asked Er Zhuang, "If you want an identity, I can do it for you."
Er Zhuang shook his head frequently, "The young one is only willing to be by Madam's side and wait for orders, and the young one will be Madam's pawn for the rest of his life."
Gu Jiu said with emotion: "I have wronged you."
Er Zhuang smiled honestly, "The little one is not wronged. Madam rescued our mother and son from Gao Erfu and made a living for us. The little one is very satisfied now."
Gu Jiu smiled and asked, "How are your mother and your elder brother doing? How is the horse farm doing?"
As soon as the northwest side was mentioned, Er Zhuang became excited.
"A letter from my elder brother, the racecourse is running well. This year, we added fifty foals and sold fifteen strong horses to Qingping Racecourse, offsetting last year's accounts."
After finishing speaking, Er Zhuang took out the letter that he just received yesterday and handed it to Gu Jiu for review.
"Brother also said in the letter that next year, the racecourse will be able to take care of its own profits and losses, and there is no need for my wife to continue to subsidize it. As for the account book, it will not be delivered until after the first month."
Gu Jiu looked at the letter and nodded.
She originally planned to operate the racecourse in three to five years, but she didn't expect Da Zhuang to be able to realize the self-sufficiency of the racecourse in two years, which is amazing.
Er Zhuang excitedly brought out a bolt of woolen cloth from the warehouse, "Madam, please look, this is sent from the Northwest."
Seeing wool weaving, Gu Jiu was very happy.
The colorful wool fabric is extra soft to the touch.
Immediately afterwards, Er Zhuang moved out two bolts of plain wool fabric, "My mother used cotton and wool blended, which is more washable and can reduce costs. Small households can also afford it."
Gu Jiu was pleasantly surprised.
She reached out and touched the cloth. The feel is really different from pure wool weaving.
Er Zhuang told Gu Jiu, "This kind of wool weaving blended with cotton and linen is very popular in the Northwest. The workshops are too busy every day, and the supply is in short supply. I have noticed that the wool weaving has not yet spread to the capital. Ma'am, should 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. 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 bolts of woolen cloth have been sent with this letter."
Gu Jiu said: "Very good. Choose one of each, and tomorrow you will personally deliver it to Duke Zhu's mansion, and hand it over to the young lady of Duke Zhu's mansion."
Pei Yun married the eldest son of Duke Zhu's mansion, and is now the eldest mistress of Duke Zhu's mansion.
Gu Jiu set up a wool workshop in the northwest, which is a collaboration with Pei Yun.
With the results in the workshop, 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, it will also send a copy to Pei Yun.
Gu Jiu also picked a few horses and prepared to take them back to the palace.
Wool weaving, most suitable for winter.
Seeing that it was getting late, Gu Jiu set off to return to the palace.
As soon as she returned to the upper room in the east courtyard, Xiaocui came to report, "Madam Qi, Princess Huyang is visiting, and she is talking to the prince."
Princess Huyang, younger sister of King Ning.
Gu Jiu had never had the chance to meet Princess Huyang before, and she heard that Princess Huyang went to the palace for vacation.
She asked: "Princess Huyang came to the door at this time, did you tell me what happened?"
"My servant doesn't know. However, my servant heard from the wife of the second sect that when Princess Huyang came to the door, her eyes were red and swollen, which seemed to be something embarrassing."
It's not a year or a festival, it's naturally embarrassing to come to the door at this time.
Gu Jiu didn't pay much attention to this matter, and asked again: "Is the young master back?"
"Young master is in the tourmaline pavilion, with the prince."
Gu Jiu was stunned for a moment, "You mean the young master is with the prince and Princess Huyang right now?"
"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 deeply.
After regaining her senses, she told Nanny Fang, "Let a few little yellow men go out and walk around, and get familiar with the palace as soon as possible. In addition, give them a little money to make it easier for them to do things."
"Slaves will make arrangements now."
At this time, the little maid came to report that it was the second lady who came to visit.
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "Please bring the second lady in."
Ouyang Fu was invited to take a seat in the small study.
"Second brother and sister, why are you free today, come to my place."
Ouyang Fu smiled and said, "I don't go to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing. My sister-in-law just came back, and I should have heard the news of Princess Huyang's visit."
Gu Jiu nodded, "That's right. I just 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 money.
Gu Jiu asked casually, "Could it be that the palace owes Princess Huyang money?"
Ouyang Fu shook her head, "That's not true. Princess Huyang and the captain-in-law are very luxurious. Every year, the salary is not enough to spend, and they have to go to the mansion every year to fight the autumn breeze. Who made the father and Princess Huyang be brothers and sisters of the same mother."
Gu Jiu smiled.
It is said that the royal family has many strange things, and she has already met a strange thing just after entering the door.
"As far as I know, Princess Huyang earns at least 30,000 to 50,000 taels a year, as well as various incomes. The consort also has various properties under the name of the captain-in-law. At least a hundred thousand taels a year, is it not enough to spend? "
Ouyang Fu pursed her lips and smiled, "Who says it's not. Just wait and see. In the morning, the princess will be furious and anger you, me, and others. Sister-in-law should make preparations early, and don't let the princess catch the handle."
"Thank you, second sibling, for reminding me."
Gu Jiu sent Ouyang Fu away, feeling a little uneasy.
Princess Huyang came to the door, was it really just a simple autumn wind
Joy Hall.
Xiao Qin'er looked at Liu Yi with red eyes.
"I've been in the mansion for the past few days, and I can't even raise my head. Everyone is laughing at me. It's almost the Chinese New Year. Would you please go to my mother and concubine and say something kindly for me? Anyway, let me participate in the New Year's event." Matters. Otherwise, when the time comes, I will really be ashamed to see people."
Liu Yi was playing with a famous sword, "Aunt Huyang came to the door today, and the concubine mother was annoyed. You asked me to see the concubine mother at this time, wouldn't it be bad luck. A few days later."
"The Chinese New Year will be a few days later. How can I have a part in that time."
Liu Yi stared at her, "If I had known this before, why bother. When my concubine was young, she was the one who said nothing. Now that she is older, she is more loving. You dare to hide the debt and not report it. You are really bold."
Xiao Qin'er was so wronged, "It's not all because of you that I did this. You spend money like water outside, and the money won't fall from the sky. I can only try every means to raise money."
Liu Yi was impatient, "Okay, how many times do you want to say this."
He put down the famous sword, threw it to the servant, and then said: "I'll go to my father's place to have a look. I wonder how much Aunt Huyang wants this year."