In addition to these two sets of clothes, other small embroidery accessories are also excellent. Different from some embroidery methods in the capital, they are more delicate and graceful, with the characteristics of the Jiangnan area.
Qu Moying pointed to a piece of embroidery of a purple peony and said, "Let's give this one away as a grand prize."
"Miss Fourth, such a beautiful embroidery can be regarded as the treasure of any ordinary store!" Aunt Yang said reluctantly.
Different from ordinary peony paintings, this peony is very large. Moreover, it is different from ordinary peonies. It is a famous purple flower, gorgeous and outstanding.
With the size of this embroidery, it can be made into a set of screens, which is perfect.
"It's okay. Even if it's a good start, since this is a peony embroidery, the key is to paint the peony. If someone paints the best peony, this gift will be given away." Qu Moying hesitated for a moment and said, tossing pots is a small game, so you can prepare a few more small gifts. There are also many handkerchiefs and sachets in their own store, but there is only this big one.
"The grand prize will not be announced until the evening of the Qiqiao Festival. Only peony paintings received before the evening of the Qiqiao Festival will count. On the day of the Qiqiao Festival, a painting appraisal meeting will be held, and the guests will select the best painting. Then this embroidery will be given away."
Since it's only been a day, I might as well take advantage of this opportunity to get the store's affairs in order.
"Miss Fourth, what a good idea!" Aunt Yang could be considered half a businessman, and she experienced business matters on a daily basis. Her eyes immediately lit up, she understood, and applauded.
If the enthusiasm of the first day of opening the store can be continued to the second day, it might even become a big hit. After all, there are many people who like such Wei Zi embroidery works when they are put up for sale, and there will definitely be many people coming here to join in the fun.
"Make some more beautiful lanterns, and it would be best if you hang some riddles under them. On the day of the Qiqiao Festival, if you can guess more than ten, you can get some handkerchiefs, sachets, etc., made of the five-color brocade we just got from Jiangnan. If any young lady comes shopping within the first three days of opening, all the items she buys will be discounted by 20%."
There was a faint smile on Qu Moying's lips, with a calming confidence. Aunt Yang was originally upset because of the opera troupe's affairs, but when she saw Qu Moying's smile, she immediately calmed down. She felt that the young lady in front of her, although frail, could make her feel at ease.
More reassuring than any other lady before.
Then the two discussed the details. There might be more men coming on the first day, but the matter of Wei Zi's embroidery would definitely attract the attention of many women. The second day was the Qiqiao Festival, and almost all the women would come out for a stroll in the evening, including the men who accompanied the women.
There must be a lot of people coming here, so you should also pay attention to safety in front of the store.
The shop has been open for three days, and Aunt Yang feels that business will be booming with this approach, but how this boom will continue will depend on the craftsmanship.
Fortunately, Aunt Yang has made a lot of preparations during this period. The embroiderers she hired are all very good. With the addition of two embroiderers with different embroidery techniques from Jiangnan, they can handle the next orders. There are also quite a few five-color brocades. Aunt Yang had seen them before, and every piece was top-quality. It can be seen that the Yue family in Jiangnan also put a lot of effort into it.
With these five-color brocades, coupled with exquisite embroidery and methods of attracting popularity, Aunt Yang felt that the business in this store would definitely be better and more prosperous than before.
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Because of the excitement, the voice of the speaker also became excited unconsciously.
"Miss Fourth, I'll have someone make some handkerchiefs, sachets, and fan bags to be used as prizes." Aunt Yang said excitedly, feeling as if she had endless energy.
Qu Moying nodded with a smile and watched Aunt Yang leave quickly to do her business.
"Fourth sister, the materials in your shop are so beautiful!" Qu Xuexin came down from upstairs, eyes full of surprise. She originally thought that Qu Moying knew nothing and at most he just casually found some materials to sell and didn't even know whether the materials were good or not. She didn't expect that the materials she saw upstairs were not only beautiful but also exquisite, and she had never seen them before. The embroidered edges and sachets also made her happy.
"These are all prepared for the opening. We rely on these things to attract customers. If you like them, I'll give you a few more after a few days when things are settled down here." Qu Moying smiled slightly.
Qu Xuexin was suffocated. She originally wanted to ask for it, but after Qu Moying said that, she didn't dare to say that anymore.
"Fourth sister, you are joking. These are things sold in your shop. How can I just take them casually? I see there is a kind of brocade here that is particularly beautiful. I heard it comes from Jiangnan. Even in Jiangnan, it is rarely seen. Can you buy one from me first? I want to make a set of clothes quickly."
Qu Xuexin spoke softly, her words were extremely appropriate, worthy of her status as Miss Qu.
Qu Moying looked a bit embarrassed. "Big sister, it's not that I don't want to give it to you, but this horse can't be considered mine yet. The people from Yue's company have to come and take a look and count it before it can be truly considered mine. It should be soon. After the people from Yue's company come and count it, I will give one to you first."
The smile on Qu Xuexin's face froze, and she looked very unhappy, but her words were still gentle: "If it's inconvenient for Fourth Sister, then forget it."
There is already a hint of anger in these words.
According to Qu Xuexin's idea, Qu Moying should give in. It was just a piece of cloth and not a big deal. What was wrong with her giving it to herself first? It was originally her shop, and Yue's was her maternal family.
"Thank you for your understanding, big sister!" Qu Moying smiled, as if she didn't hear the anger in Qu Xuexin's words. Qu Xuexin choked and felt that Qu Moying was more and more annoying in her heart, but she didn't show it on her face, still acting like a good sister: "We are sisters, don't say such things."
But these words sounded a bit forced, and seemed to lack the enthusiasm from before.
Qu Moying stood up, as if she didn't notice the coldness in Qu Xuexin's words at all, and pointed outside: "Sister, let's go out for a walk again!"
She also has to go to the store entrance to check the location and decide where to set up the table.
Although Qu Xuexin felt aggrieved, she could not show it on her face. She nodded and followed Qu Moying outside. Qu Moying stood between the two shops and looked around. Suddenly, an idea flashed through his mind. He asked the clerk to call Aunt Yang over and pointed to Yuejinge on the side and said, "Aunt Yang, we can open a stall together with them."
Aunt Yang was in a very good mood today. She felt that her young lady was smart. When this idea was proposed, she immediately laughed out loud and gave Qu Moying a thumbs up: "Fourth Miss, good, good idea, why didn't I think of it before!"
But then he thought of a difficulty and hurriedly
Qu Moying said, "Fourth Miss, I'm afraid the shopkeeper of this store can't make the decision on this matter. You have to talk to their boss."
The current owner of Yuejin Pavilion is the eldest wife of the Ling'anbo Mansion.
Qu Moying nodded: "I will take care of this."
Originally, she wanted to go to Ling Anbo's mansion to take a look, and now is a legitimate opportunity. There was a gloomy look in her watery eyes. Ji Youran suffered such a big loss, of course it was impossible for her to just accept it. With Ji Youran's temperament, she has endured it for so many years, and once she gains the power, how could she let others swallow the fruits of her victory
The combination of Yuejin Pavilion and Yueyi Pavilion has tied her closer to Ling'anbo Mansion, or it can be said that her relationship with Ji Youran has become closer.
In her previous life, her entire family died at the hands of the prince and Ji Youran. In this life, her status and position is far from being enough for the lofty Eastern Palace and the Prince's Mansion, but now she has a chance, doesn't she
"Fourth sister, what did you say?" Qu Xuexin didn't understand for a moment. She had not heard the discussion between Qu Moying and Aunt Yang before.
"Speaking of opening a store, we may need to discuss it with the Ling'anbo Mansion. Big sister, I will go to the Ling'anbo Mansion to see Madam Duan later. How about you do as you please?" Qu Moying asked Qu Xuexin with a smile.
Of course, she didn't believe that Qu Xuexin really wanted to go out for a walk with her casually. If Qu Xuexin had any plans, she hoped that Qu Xuexin would act sooner so that she could see everything. This would also prevent her from being in a rush on the Qiqiao Festival and not being able to cope with it in time, which might even get her into trouble!
"I don't have anything to do anyway, so I'll just go with Fourth Sister!" Qu Xue Xin rolled her eyes slightly and said gently.
"I'm afraid this isn't a good idea... I'm afraid it would be too presumptuous of me to come here alone, and if my eldest sister comes along, people will think that we in the Qu family have lost our manners." Qu Moying said in embarrassment.
"Then... let's go tomorrow and submit a note today?" Qu Xuexin suggested.
"But the things in this shop can't wait!" Qu Moying said helplessly, "Don't worry, big sister, I'll be fine. Madam Duan and I have a very good relationship, and she won't think it's impolite for me to go there alone. Madam Duan told me before to visit her more often when I have nothing to do."
Qu Xuexin clenched the handkerchief in her hand tightly and really wanted to pull her hand back and slap Qu Moying, which meant that it would be impolite for her to follow him.
But she couldn't find any reason to object.
He gritted his teeth secretly, then smiled again: "Then just go ahead, Fourth Sister. I'm not in a hurry to go back now. Let's go to the street and see if there's anything I want to buy back."
Since Qu Moying didn't let her go with him, that was perfect. She would go and arrange the staff now. Jingyu County Lady should have people ready. She would ask the maid to pass on the message later.
Later that day she sent her maid to ask, and she was told that there was nothing written in the letter and asked her not to worry.
After the two sisters had agreed, they happily parted ways. Qu Moying took Yudong on a carriage to Ling Anbo's mansion, while Qu Xuexin took the maid to stroll through the streets. As for when to go back, they had also made an appointment to meet in the largest teahouse on Zhengyang Street. Whoever arrived first would wait there, and then the two of them would go back to the mansion together.
Watching Qu Moying leave, Qu Xuexin sneered, turned around and walked away, skillfully turning to a street where there was a shop owned by Liu Jingyu...