Lucky men are the last to have children, and fertile women are the last to have children

Chapter 520: The Delicate and Soft Sister-in-law VS the Black-hearted Brother-in-law Who Was Borrowed for Seed 70
"Where do you get so much money to buy a house in the county town?"

Yu Yao thought so and asked.

Chen Mufeng did not hide anything and told Li Mingxuan that he had borrowed money from him and the other party generously gave him five thousand taels.

He didn't plan to borrow so much, but Li Mingxuan gave him so much, so he borrowed it anyway.

"I see."

Yu Yao nodded in understanding. She said, he definitely doesn't have that much money on him.

Now that he is the top scholar and an official appointed by the court, it would be a bit cheap and inappropriate for him to sell calligraphy and paintings.

However, doing this would make him owe Li Mingxuan a favor. Although he and Li Mingxuan had a very good relationship, as good as brothers, he still had to pay the money back as soon as possible.

She wanted to take out five thousand taels from the space to pay him back, but she had no reason to explain the source of the money, so she had to give up.

We’ll wait until the shop opens and then we can find an excuse for booming business to pay back the money.

"I will pay this money back as soon as possible."

Chen Mufeng said seriously that he didn't want Yaoer to feel pressured or look down on him because of this matter.

Yu Yao smiled faintly, "You are thinking about paying back the money, maybe Li Mingxuan has secretly torn up the IOU. Don't worry, it won't be too late to pay it back when we have more money in hand."

She was right. After Chen Mufeng left, Li Mingxuan tore up the IOU.

Chen Mufeng knew that she was comforting himself and didn't want to feel pressured, and he felt warm in his heart. He also didn't want to put any pressure on her because of this matter.

So I didn't continue the topic.

He looked around the shop and asked, "Yao'er, your clothing store looks good. It's located in the East District Commercial Street, where every inch of land is worth a lot of money. The rent is not cheap, right? And the Jiangnan style decoration, I'm afraid it cost a lot of money, right?"

There were also fabrics and clothes, as well as needlework for the women, and a lot of servants and followers for the house. He also bought a carriage, but all these things cost money, and it was impossible to do it without several thousand taels.

He was really curious about where Yaoer got so much money.

This is what he wanted to ask most.

Yu Yao had already thought of an excuse and smiled faintly, "All this money is earned by me during this period. I thought it would be boring to stay at home during the confinement period, so I drew a lot of clothing drawings. I kept some for my own shop and sold some to a big store. The other party was very optimistic about it and gave me a lot of money."

As she spoke, she showed him the picture albums in the shop, "Similar to this, but not exactly the same. Although I earned a lot of money, it was not enough because I wanted to open a ready-made clothing store in the capital. So I designed some beautiful and unique jewelry and sold them to them. Together, it is enough to open a shop."

Chen Mufeng took the album, flipped through it in his hands, and a look of amazement flashed in his eyes.

There were paintings of many different styles of clothing, all of which he had never seen before, but were unique and eye-catching.

Although he didn't understand women's clothes and jewelry, he still had a basic sense of aesthetics.

It is certain that once these clothes are produced and sold, they will be very popular and may even become a trend in Beijing.

"No wonder you can earn so much money. These styles are very beautiful and unique."

His eyes were full of admiration. Although he had never seen the jewelry styles painted by Yao'er, he thought they were very unique, otherwise people would not buy them and earn such a large sum of money.

Chen Mufeng only knew that Yao'er was very good at red wine before, but he didn't expect she had such talent. He felt that he had married a treasure.

Yao'er originally followed her third brother, which completely buried her and obscured her brilliance.

"Just keep the money you earn for yourself. You don't need to use it for household expenses. I have already become a scholar. When I officially enter the Hanlin Academy, I will have a salary that will be enough for our family's expenses."

Chen Mufeng closed the album, put it on the table beside him, and spoke softly.

Yu Yao smiled faintly, "Since I'm married to you, we are one. What's mine is yours. What's the difference between you and me?"

Chen Mufeng looked at her gentle and soft profile, his heart was filled with tenderness, he held her in his arms and said softly: "Yao'er, I am so lucky to marry you."

He suddenly felt fortunate that his mother had forced his third brother to divorce Yao'er, otherwise such a good wife would have been his third brother's woman.

When I see her, I can only respectfully call her "Third Sister-in-law". It makes me uncomfortable just thinking about it.

"What nonsense! It is my blessing to marry you."

Yu Yao leaned in his arms, listening to his strong heartbeat, and curled her lips slightly.

The two hugged each other for a while and then separated.

He continued to work, and Chen Mufeng also helped to sort things out.

After they finished their work in the shop, they went back in the carriage.

Now everything in the shop is ready, and we are just waiting for an auspicious day to open it.

The next day, Chen Mufeng officially entered the Hanlin Academy as a servant and became a sixth-rank editor, thus beginning his official career.

All the successful candidates in this examination were appointed officials by the imperial court one after another and each of them took up new posts.

The three people in the first class, the top scorer Chen Mufeng, the second place Zhang Shuhan, and the third place Xie Yunze, all stayed in the capital and entered the Hanlin Academy.

Those in the second and third classes were sent to serve as officials in local areas.

Of course, those who have connections in the court can also stay in the capital. As for where to go, it all depends on their connections.

This kind of thing is not absolute, it depends on which position is short of people.

Therefore, during this period, there were undercurrents in the capital, and people were everywhere trying to curry favor and use their connections to give gifts.

Li Mingxuan was ranked fourth in the second class. According to convention, he would be sent to serve as an official in the local area, but after the third prince's mediation, he successfully stayed in the capital.

He also entered the Ministry of Revenue and was a seventh-rank official, which meant he was a handyman in the Ministry of Revenue.

Although it was just a miscellaneous job, the Ministry of Revenue was a lucrative job as it was responsible for managing the court's finances. Many people tried their best to get in.

Even though he was doing odd jobs in the Ministry of Revenue, Li Mingxuan was very happy.

On the evening of his entry into the Ministry of Revenue, Li Mingxuan booked the entire sixth floor of the Zhaixing Tower, specifically to thank the third prince Xiao Jingyan.

Of course, I also invited my good friends Chen Mufeng and Zhang Shuhan.

Xiao Jingyan knew that Li Mingxuan's family was a tea merchant and very wealthy, so he was not surprised that he booked an entire floor of Zhaixing Tower.

But in his heart, he was still very satisfied with Li Mingxuan's generosity.

He recruited Li Mingxuan under his command because he was attracted by the Li family's wealth. Only with enough money would he be able to bribe more officials.

After receiving the invitation, Xiao Jingyan came to the Zhaixing Tower at nightfall. He did not come alone, but was followed by several aides.

He brought these people here to formally introduce them to Chen Mufeng, Zhang Shuhan and Li Mingxuan.

Xiao Jingyan was a prince and was determined to seize the throne, so it was impossible for him to have only three of them as his retainers.

He secretly gathered many retainers and aides.

In addition, he also secretly cultivated a force called the Dark Group, which was specifically responsible for collecting various secret information for him and performing some shameful tasks.

Including assassinations.

Unfortunately, the secret compartment consumes too much money, and even though he has many private businesses, he can hardly afford to support them.

Li Mingxuan's money bag came at the right time.

However, you need to think carefully about how to ask the other person for money to support you.

After some greetings, they took their seats one by one.

Li Mingxuan very generously ordered many of Zhaixinglou's signature dishes and expensive liquors, which were worth an ounce of gold and an ounce of liquor.

He is now an official in the Ministry of Revenue. Although he is only a seventh-rank official, he has officially entered the officialdom.

After a while, he will find someone to help him get promoted.

He raised his glass and toasted Xiao Jingyan, who was sitting at the main seat. "This time, I was able to stay in the capital and work in the Ministry of Revenue, all thanks to your Highness. Mingxuan is very grateful. Let me drink first."

Xiao Jingyan picked up the wine glass in front of him and smiled faintly, "Mingxuan, you are too polite. Since you have joined my sect, I will do my best to help you. Just be loyal to your work in the future."

"Don't worry, Your Highness. I will do my best to assist Your Highness."

Li Mingxuan assured him seriously that he had already boarded the Third Prince's ship and would naturally do his best to assist him.

Xiao Jingyan was very satisfied with his answer and drank the wine in the glass.

Then, he put down his wine glass, looked at Chen Mufeng and Zhang Shuhan, and said, "Mufeng, Shuhan, although you two have just entered the officialdom, your talents are not inferior to others. As long as you work hard to gain experience, you will definitely become loyal officials of our dynasty in the future. I am very optimistic about you."

He looked serious and sincere, as if he was completely open with them and valued them.

Upon seeing this, Chen Mufeng and Zhang Shuhan quickly stood up and saluted with a serious look, "Thank you for your appreciation, Your Highness. We will definitely live up to your expectations."

No matter what the two of them thought in their hearts, they looked like they were valued and grateful.

Xiao Jingyan nodded with satisfaction and motioned for the two to sit down.

Then, he looked at the staff members standing beside him and introduced them: "These are all my staff members. They are all talented people. You should get to know each other so that you can work together in the future."

Upon hearing this, several people stood up and greeted each other.

After some greetings, everyone sat down again.

Afterwards, singing girls and dancers came in one after another, and the sound of stringed instruments slowly began to rise.

During the dinner, there was drinking and chatting, and the atmosphere was quite good.

After three drinks.

Xiao Jingyan looked at Li Mingxuan and asked casually, "Mingxuan, I heard that your family is the largest tea merchant in Jiangnan, and your family's businesses are spread all over the country. I wonder if your family has encountered any difficulties? If so, just tell me, and I will help you if I can."

When Li Mingxuan heard this, his heart moved and he instantly realized that the other party was starting to take his family's money.

Although he felt a little pain, his face showed a grateful expression, "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. Everything is fine at home, and there is no difficulty."

Xiao Jingyan frowned slightly, looked at him and said, "Mingxuan, since you have joined my sect, you are a family. If your family really has difficulties, just speak up and don't be polite to me."

He looked like he was being sincere and caring about Li Mingxuan.

Li Mingxuan sighed in his heart. He naturally knew that Xiao Jingyan said this because he wanted to get some benefits from him.

He thought about it, and then tentatively said: "To be honest, Your Highness, although my family has a lot of assets, the money we earn every year is not much left after deducting various expenses and paying officials in various places."

Xiao Jingyan frowned. He naturally didn't believe Li Mingxuan's nonsense and just thought that the other party was unwilling to bleed.

But he looked understanding, and said calmly: "I understand your difficulties, but I also have difficulties. I have a secret force called An Ge, which is responsible for collecting information and doing things for me. Unfortunately, it is too expensive and requires a large amount of money to support it. In addition, the cost of gathering information is also not a small expense."

He stopped there and didn't say anything else, but his meaning was very clear.

When Chen Mufeng, Zhang Shuhan, and Li Mingxuan heard about the secret compartment, they looked at each other. Although they were curious, they were not surprised.

Since the Third Prince is determined to seize the throne, it is not surprising that he is secretly cultivating his own power.

Li Mingxuan lowered his eyes, and instantly realized that the Third Prince wanted him to pay for the support of the people in the secret compartment.

Although his family is extremely wealthy, this is not the way he spends money.

Although he had never seen the secret compartment, even the Third Prince had to ask him for money, so one can imagine how much it cost.

Although he felt pain in his heart, he couldn't refuse.

Li Mingxuan thought about it and could only bite the bullet and agree, "Don't worry, Your Highness. Although I am not talented, I am willing to share your worries. I am willing to bear half of the expenses of the secret compartment."

God knows, when he said this, his heart was bleeding and his face was full of pain. Seeing this, Chen Mufeng and Zhang Shuhan's mouths twitched, and they silently sympathized with him in their hearts.

Xiao Jingyan was delighted, as if he didn't see Li Mingxuan's pain, and he suppressed his laughter and said, "Mingxuan, I was right about you. Don't worry, as long as I am here, I will protect your Li family."

This was considered a promise he made to Li Mingxuan.

Although Li Mingxuan felt very painful, after hearing Xiao Jingyan's words, he felt that the money was worth it.

"Thank you, Your Highness."

He said with a grateful look on his face.

I'm not grateful at all. I've been treated like a blood bag, but I don't show it on my face.

Xiao Jingyan was very satisfied with his tactfulness. The two of them drank a few more glasses and the atmosphere was quite good.

Chen Mufeng and Zhang Shuhan looked at each other and saw helplessness in each other's eyes.

Although they had just entered the officialdom, they knew that it was not uncommon for officials to form cliques and factions in private and cultivate forces to compete for the throne. This had happened in all dynasties and was not uncommon.

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But now that they are on the Third Prince’s ship, it is impossible for them to stay out of trouble. They can only go down this path to the end.

Fortunately, the Third Prince is now in a strong position and has won the Emperor's favor, so he is not without a chance of winning.

The two of them thought about it and felt relieved.

Afterwards, everyone drank for a while.

Seeing that the time was almost up, Li Mingxuan suggested, "Your Highness, it's getting late. Why don't we ask Zhaixinglou to prepare some food so we can eat some before going back?"

Xiao Jingyan nodded when he heard this, "That's great."

Seeing that he agreed, Li Mingxuan called the manager of Zhaixing Tower and asked him to prepare a sumptuous meal.

The food at Zhaixing Tower is all top-notch and they were all served soon.

Everyone moved to the dining table nearby and sat down.

During the dinner, Li Mingxuan served Xiao Jingyan food very attentively and toasted him frequently, creating a very good atmosphere.

After the meal, everyone drank tea for a while, and then Xiao Jingyan left with his staff.

Chen Mufeng and Zhang Shuhan also left afterwards.

Li Mingxuan personally sent the person to the door, watched the carriage disappear into the night, and then turned back.

He bled heavily tonight, and he needs to think about how to make up for it elsewhere.

……

Yu Yao's clothing store quickly chose an auspicious day to open. Because the store's decoration was novel and had a Jiangnan style, and it was located on the bustling East District commercial street, it had a huge flow of people.

In addition, the clothing she designed was novel and unique, which caught people's attention, so her business was booming as soon as it opened and customers flocked to her.

She also specially launched a membership system. As long as you spend 100 taels or more in her store, you can become a member and enjoy a 10% discount, and you will also receive some exquisite small gifts.

This marketing method was very novel in this dynasty and attracted many people to become members.

The garment shop is doing a booming business and making a ton of money every day.

Li Mingxuan was so jealous that he kept sighing that his sister-in-law was a business genius, so he went to her to learn from her.

Not to mention the relationship between Chen Mufeng and Li Mingxuan, Yu Yao would not hide the fact that Chen Mufeng still owed the other person five thousand taels.

Yu Yao combined her own business philosophy with some marketing methods from various dimensions.

There was also a membership system, which was explained in detail to Li Mingxuan.

After hearing this, Li Mingxuan was greatly shocked and exclaimed that it was wonderful.

He had never imagined that there were so many tricks and means to do business. No wonder his sister-in-law's clothing store was so popular.

He immediately decided that when he returned, he would overhaul the businesses under his name and also set up a membership system.

Li Mingxuan did not stay long. After exchanging a few more pleasantries, he said goodbye and left.

It is worth mentioning that when Yu Yao returned the five thousand taels borrowed from Chen Mufeng to Li Mingxuan.

Li Mingxuan refused to accept it and said that he would just consider it as the cost of learning from her.

She would not agree, and after much persuasion, Li Mingxuan had no choice but to accept the money.

After Li Mingxuan left, Yu Yao became busy.

Now the shop is doing a booming business and she is busy every day, but fortunately she can make money so she doesn't feel tired.

She asked the butler Chen Fu to continue recruiting needlework masters and shopkeepers.

She can't go to the store every day, someone has to take over the management.

Also, there are now more than a dozen slaves in the house, and the house seems a bit crowded.

Yu Yao used the excuse that her business was booming and she had made a lot of money, so she bought a large house nearby and moved in with her family.

The new house is more than twice as large as the previous one. It has pavilions, towers, rockery and flowing water. It has everything and the environment is very good.

It also has a large garden filled with various flowers and plants.

Now is the season of spring flowers, and the whole house is filled with the faint fragrance of flowers, which smells very nice.

After buying a new house, I was planning to hold a nice banquet.

But Yu Yao thought that they didn't know anyone in the capital, so she only invited a few people she was familiar with and had a good relationship with to come over and have fun together.

Xiao Jingyan was also invited, but he came quietly and did not attract anyone's attention.

This is also to conceal the truth.

There are many people watching him secretly, and it would not be good if someone saw him interacting with court officials.

In particular, Chen Mufeng is highly valued by Emperor Yong'an.

During the meal, Xiao Jingyan looked at Yu Yao with a glimmer of admiration in his eyes, "My sister-in-law is really a business genius. She has made her business so prosperous in such a short period of time. It is really admirable."

Yu Yao smiled faintly, "Third Prince, you are overpraising me. It was just a fluke."

"My sister-in-law is too modest. It's not a fluke that she has been able to run a successful business in such a short period of time."

Xiao Jingyan laughed softly.

Chen Mufeng on the side smiled happily, looking proud.

He was worried that Yao'er was unfamiliar with the capital and would mess up the business, but he didn't expect it to be so successful.

Everyone was chatting and laughing, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious.

Since there were no outsiders present, Li Mingxuan couldn't help but ask Xiao Jingyan about the situation in the court.

Xiao Jingyan did not hide anything and told him everything he knew.

Chen Mufeng and Zhang Shuhan were also listening carefully.

Now that they have all boarded Xiao Jingyan's ship, they naturally need to know more about the situation in the court.

Yu Yao ate her food in silence without interrupting, but she pricked up her ears to listen.

After the meal, everyone drank tea for a while before Xiao Jingyan took his people away.

He is now accumulating strength in secret and it is not advisable for him to stay outside for long.

Chen Mufeng personally sent the person to the door, watched the carriage disappear into the night, and then turned back.

Back at the house, he looked at his new home under the full moon, his heart filled with emotion.

During this period, his and Yaoer's lives have undergone earth-shaking changes.

From the unfamiliarity and uneasiness when I first arrived in the capital to the current stability and prosperity, every step has not been easy.

"Yao'er, thank you."

Chen Mufeng walked to Yu Yao, took her hand, and spoke affectionately.

If it weren't for her, he couldn't imagine what he would be like now.

Yu Yao chuckled when she heard this, and pretended to be unhappy and said, "You, why do you always like to say these things? We are husband and wife, so don't say these strange words anymore, understand?"

Chen Mufeng was slightly startled, and then realized that he had said something wrong. He admitted his mistake very straightforwardly: "Madam is right, I shouldn't say such rude words."

The two smiled at each other, and saw smiles in each other's eyes.

Just then, Aunt Zhang and Aunt Zhao came over holding Yu'er and Yue'er.

They are already a few months old and have started to learn to smile at people.

When they saw Yu Yao and Chen Mufeng, the two children smiled broadly, waved their arms, and babbled, obviously wanting to be held.

Yu Yao smiled faintly and took Yue'er from Aunt Zhang's hands.

Chen Mufeng also hugged Yu'er with a smile.

They smiled at each other, and looking at the children in their arms, their hearts were softened.

"By the way, Mu Feng, I have found the female shopkeeper of the clothing store."

Yu Yao suddenly remembered this and said to Chen Mufeng.

"Oh? Who is it?"

Chen Mufeng asked curiously.

"It's a woman I met on the street before. Her name is Liu Niang. She used to be the shopkeeper of a clothing store, but she left for some reason. I saw that she was experienced, so I invited her to be the shopkeeper of our store."

Yu Yao explained while teasing Yue'er.

Chen Mufeng nodded. "Since you think she's suitable, then use her. But you still have to keep an eye on her, especially with money and accounts."

"I know this."

Yu Yao understood his concerns and nodded slightly.

A loyalty talisman could solve all problems, but she just couldn't say it out loud.

The two chatted for a while and then took the child back to the house to rest.

Liu Niang was a very capable woman. After she took over the clothing shop, she quickly became familiar with its operations.

She is not only experienced, but also methodical in her work, which makes Yu Yao very satisfied.

Of course, she is also very loyal. She doesn't have to worry about anything in the shop and just sits at home counting money.

Under Liu Niang's management, the clothing store's business became more prosperous, making huge profits every day, and even set off a clothing trend in the capital.

Yu Yao was naturally very happy. Who wouldn’t be happy to make money?