Too high to reach

Chapter 133 Going around in circles
"When would you like to start classes, young lady?" asked Granny Zhao.

Let's start tomorrow!

"I thought you'd be making quite a splash in the Mohist school for a while."

“Actually, I don’t like it so noisy; it makes me restless. Why don’t I come to Granny’s place to find some peace and quiet? And…” Mo Yi smiled, “I can also go and check out the shop.”

“You always talk about your profession!” Granny Zhao shook her head. “You can also bring your work here.”

"May I?" Mo Yi's heart skipped a beat, and she looked around the room.

Working here will definitely inspire you!
"Of course. Besides teaching you, I have a lot of other things to do. We can take our time. When I'm busy, you can do some crafts. Just don't miss your lessons!"

"It won't cause any delays! That's great! At home, I have to avoid everyone."

"Your business is already up and running, why didn't you tell your family?"

“My mother managed her dowry well, so she likes to make decisions. If she gets involved and her ideas differ from my father's and mys, it takes too much effort.”

"That's true. Let me take you home and tell your family about the classes."

The two got into the car, and Mo Yi suddenly thought: on the way back, if we take a slight detour, we'll be near Jinbao Street and Xiliuli Street. I wonder if we could stop by Qizhenlou. And we could also pass by the shop we just rented; it wouldn't be bad to peek at it from the outside.

So, he told Granny Zhao.

"Give me directions, young lady!" Granny Zhao said indifferently.

When they arrived near the newly rented shop, they stopped the car. Mo Yi didn't get out; she just lifted the curtain and looked inside for a while.

"Why don't you go in and take a look?" asked Granny Zhao.

"It hasn't opened for business yet, we're just checking things out..."

Most of the pedestrians on this street are well-dressed. When they pass by these shops, they almost always stop to browse...

"As long as people can get in, business will gradually improve."

“Let’s go!” she said to the driver, pointing ahead. “Please turn right at the next intersection and stop at the next major intersection.”

The car drove on for a while, then stopped.

"Granny Zhao, this is my father's and my favorite place to go. I'd like to go in and ask you something..."

Last time she went to the palace, the jewelry she wore wasn't particularly valuable. Afterwards, Granny Zhao left her all her clothes and accessories, including that blue agate.

I don't know how much silver it cost to sell to Granny Zhao.

As I got off the carriage…wait, Manager Zhao, Granny Zhao…they wouldn’t…

At this moment, the shop assistants spotted the familiar car and greeted it with smiles.

Granny Zhao peeked out from the carriage... How did they end up here?
Is this Mo Yi's favorite place?

She got out of the car and came face to face with Manager Zhao, who had come out to meet her.

"Miss Mo... Sister... how did you two end up together?"

"Manager Zhao, do you know Granny Zhao?"

Granny Zhao found it amusing...

"Miss Mo..." Manager Zhao suddenly realized, her eyes widening. "Sister, could Miss Mo be...?"

Sister? Mo Yi looked back and forth between the two "siblings".

"Let's go inside and talk!" Granny Zhao said calmly.

When the shop assistants saw Granny Zhao, they all called out, "Madam!" and smiled sweetly.

“Miss Mo, this is my younger brother. He manages several of the Prince’s properties. This Qizhen Tower is one of them.”

"Qizhenlou belongs to the Prince..." The Prince is so generous! Although Mo Yi was shocked, she quickly understood: No wonder Granny Zhao was carrying the things she had sold to this shop...

Thinking back to how he had teased the future princess... Manager Zhao felt a little embarrassed, his face turning red. "Qizhenlou belongs to the prince. Uh... Miss Mo, I didn't know you were being made Princess Qi, so I'm late in congratulating you. I'm truly very rude! Please forgive me, Miss." He bowed repeatedly.

"It's not my fault, it's not my fault." Mo Yi was also a little embarrassed. "Manager Zhao... even I feel like it's not real."

"You're too modest, young lady! I've been running this shop for many years and have seen countless people. From the moment I met you, I felt you were different from ordinary girls! You're intelligent and calm, lucky, and exceptionally filial!"
Your current status is both a surprise and a matter of course.

With a princess like you in the Qi Prince's mansion, his life will surely be more stable and prosperous!

"Our Prince is a dragon among men, with numerous businesses and loyal followers like us. You are truly blessed to have such a husband!" Manager Zhao said earnestly and passionately.

Mo Yi chuckled softly...

Granny Zhao glared at her younger brother. He was still so unreliable!

"Sister, you have no idea! Our future princess is quite remarkable. When she had some free time, she casually explained the jade trade to the young lady, and she understood it immediately and has a photographic memory."

She can even draw her own designs and produce her own items. While they might not be considered masterpieces, quite a few customers like them! Of the four items you left in the shop, all but the one my sister took have been sold.”

Mo Yi was overjoyed and really wanted to ask how much silver it cost. But she was too shy…

However, since this place belongs to the prince, I can ask him directly after we get married, right?
Thinking of this, their eyes lit up.

Upon seeing this, Granny Zhao began to have some plans in mind.

Just now, when the prince left, he mentioned something to her. He suggested dividing the Empress's dowry into four parts: two for Anian, and one for Moyi...

The empress's dowry was already substantial, and over the years, through their management, it has become an enormous fortune.

Although Mo Yi only got 25%, it was still quite considerable.

...Since she also likes this line of work, why not just give her the Qizhenlou shop...

Let's review the accounts, break them down, and let the prince decide when he returns.

Speaking of which... this matter is really quite interesting, after all the twists and turns... it seems like fate.

Looking at my silly younger brother, Mo Yi's smile seems pretty good!
……

At that time, the Mo family had another guest who wanted to meet Mo Yi.

When Wang sent someone to call her, she learned that she had been taken to Granny Zhao's place.

The future princess went out, and her mother didn't even know!

Wang was embarrassed... Fine, now she won't tell me anything!

He held his breath and waited for Mo Yi to return.

But she couldn't figure it out: if she came back, what could she do?
Things are different now than before. If I yell at her or say anything unpleasant, her whole family will probably make a scene.

Thinking about my status at home... it only made me angrier.

Mo Yi came with Granny Zhao.

In the front living room, Granny Zhao told Mo Ruhai and his wife about the class.

Upon hearing this, Mo Ruhai realized that Zhao Mama had made proper arrangements in every aspect, and he bowed repeatedly, saying, "Then I'll have to trouble you to take care of me, Mama!"

Wang remained silent.

Even Granny Zhao noticed that Madam Mo's expression was unnatural, and she wasn't as talkative or boisterous as before.

I noticed it, but only thought about it briefly and didn't take it seriously.

As a result, Madam Wang suddenly remembered something, "There's something I'd like to trouble Granny Zhao with."

"Please speak, Mrs. Mo."

“My eldest daughter is getting married this autumn. Everything else is being prepared step by step. It’s just that the dowry maids… Before, the family had made some plans, but after seeing the few you have, we feel that the preparations weren’t quite enough. I wonder how you usually obtain those?”

"Generally speaking, such personnel are mostly trained in-house. There aren't many sold outside. Sometimes... some families might sell off a batch due to unforeseen circumstances. But some of those will sell out quickly. Others, due to certain entanglements, will find no one willing to take them. Furthermore, if you're choosing personal maids, loyalty is the most important thing. It's not good to keep someone whose background you don't know well by your side. So, buying them is quite difficult."

"I see..." Wang understood, but couldn't help feeling a little disappointed. She had asked her sister, but her sister didn't have anyone like that around her.

“Miss Mo Yi will have the same problem. The maid I sent last time will be used by her first,” Zhao Mama said.

Upon hearing this, Wang's eyes lit up.

Mo Yi knew at once that her mother was going to ask...

"Granny Zhao, could you spare two for Mowen?"

really……

(End of this chapter)