The Pastoral Empress Merchant

Chapter 776

Although Mu Jinxi has decided to use skin care products to participate in the election of Huangshang, but it has been so long since she signed up, and she still has no clue. She is always dissatisfied with the products sold in Hengfuxuan.She is determined to win the business of the imperial business, so she wants to use the best products to participate in the election, but some are good now, but they are not good enough.No matter what, it has to be unique!

For a while, it seemed that she couldn't think of any good way, so she could only wander around every day to see if she could find some inspiration from life.

This day, she thought that she hadn't been to Fangrong Pavilion for a long time, so she decided to go to Fangrong Pavilion temporarily, and she could also ask Qiu Ju to give herself a facial. Worry, I feel like my face is full of wrinkles!

After thinking about it, she asked someone to go to the Xiao Mansion to inform the newly promoted Mrs. Zhuangyuan Lang that she hadn't come out to meet them since Xue Rui's wedding. Running around, Xuerui looks like a newlywed in comparison!Looking back now, she feels a little ashamed, thanks to the fact that the person she married was Jue Lin, and also because there is no one in the Mu Palace. The old princess is also an extremely enlightened person, so she can do whatever she wants. Thinking about it, I should be grateful yes.

It's normal for Mo Xuerui to be a little uncomfortable at the beginning after getting married. Fortunately, the people in Xiao's mansion are all good people, and her parents-in-law are also kind. She doesn't even need to get up early every day to say hello or something, let her stay in Mo Guogong's mansion How did you live? When you arrive at the Xiao Mansion, you can live as you want.It's just that Mo Xuerui didn't dare to take it seriously, after all there is still Mrs. Xiao in the Xiao residence, and Mrs. Xiao is here, so she can't be presumptuous.So after marrying Mu Jinhua, Mo Xuerui also began to learn housekeeping from Mrs. Xiao. Although the Mu family members still live in Xiao's mansion, they might move out in the future, and learning can never go wrong.

So Mo Xuerui hesitated for a while when he received the rumor from Prince Mu's mansion, and went to Xiao Nianxun to speak. When Xiao Nianxun heard that his daughter wanted to ask his daughter-in-law out, he agreed to let Mo Xuerui go out without saying a word. She even asked her if she had any money with her incomparably considerate, which moved Mo Xuerui and was a little funny, this mother-in-law is so nice that she has nothing to say.

Then Mo Xuerui got ready and went out. When she got into the carriage, she remembered that this was the first time she went out on a date with her friends after her wedding. She might as well call other people, so she let one of her maids I went to inform others, and I went to Fangrong Pavilion first.

When she arrived at Fangrong Pavilion, Mu Jinxi was already waiting on the third floor. She hadn't come for such a long time. Since she came, she naturally wanted to check the account book of Fangrong Pavilion. She trusted Qiu Ju for one thing, but checking the account book was another It's another matter, which is beneficial for her to grasp the operation and operation of Fangrong Pavilion.Just looking at it, she couldn't help frowning.

Is it her illusion?Why did she feel that the turnover of Fang Rong Pavilion in the first quarter of this year seemed to have dropped a lot?Since the opening of Fangrong Pavilion, there has never been a drop in turnover, and the drop is not small. What's going on?

Qu picked up her fingers and tapped on the desk a few times, Mu Jinxi thought for a while and shouted outside the door: "Go and call Qiu Ju over, I have something to ask her."

The gatekeeper quickly went downstairs and called Qiu Ju up, "Xiaoxi, do you need me?"

Mu Jinxi smiled at Qiu Ju, nodded her chin and said, "Sit down first."

Qiu Ju glanced at Mu Jinxi strangely, walked across to her and sat down, saw the ledger on the desk and subconsciously thought that there was something wrong with the bookkeeping, so she couldn't help but asked nervously: "Xiaoxi, what is it?" Is there something wrong with the ledger?"

Seeing the nervous look on Qiu Ju's face, Mu Jinxi smiled reassuringly and said, "It's not that there is a problem with the ledger, but with the numbers on the ledger."

Qiu Ju was startled, uh, is there any difference?Aren't there problems with the ledger?
Seeing the doubt in Qiu Ju's eyes, Mu Jinxi clicked on the account book and said: "From the accounts in the account book, it seems that the turnover of Fangrong Pavilion in the first quarter of this year has dropped a lot. The business of Fangrong Pavilion Is it not good?"

Qiu Ju frowned, thought about the daily situation of Fangrong Pavilion, shook her head and said, "No, it's still the same as before! Business, how could the turnover drop? Xiao Xi, did you read it wrong? "

Mu Jinxi shook her head and said: "How can you be wrong about this kind of thing? Compared with the previous turnover, the turnover in the first quarter of this year has indeed dropped, so I asked you to come over and ask if it belongs to Fangrong Pavilion. Business has slowed down."

"But I think it's almost the same as before..." Qiu Ju also felt strange when she heard her say so definitely. If Xiaoxi hadn't told her that she really didn't notice this, because the guests of Fangrong Pavilion were still the same as before Much—— eh, no, it seems, it seems...

Mu Jinxi, who had been paying attention to Qiu Ju's demeanor, naturally saw the hesitation on Qiu Ju's face, and asked: "If you have any questions, just tell me, the decline in sales is not your personal problem, so you don't have to take this problem on yourself , speak out to find a solution.”

Qiu Ju smiled a little embarrassedly, and then said with some embarrassment: "Xiao Xi, I guess the reason for the decline in the first quarter of this year's turnover is very likely that it is because of the fact that it is not far from Fangrong Pavilion. A store similar to ours opened in the place..."

Mu Jinxi frowned, and subconsciously denied: "This is impossible, even if it is, it is impossible to steal the business of Fangrong Pavilion. The beauty program of Fangrong Pavilion is definitely unique in the entire capital. Even if others want to learn, I can only learn a little superficially, it is impossible to attract the guests of Fangrong Pavilion."

Qiu Ju was even more embarrassed now, two red clouds floated on her mature and beautiful face, and she was even embarrassed to meet Mu Jinxi's eyes, which made Mu Jinxi feel more and more strange as she looked at her, "Qiu Ju, what do you have to say?" Just say it straight! You should know my temper, don't hesitate!"

"Ahem, Xiaoxi, it's not that I don't want to tell you, it's just that I don't know how to say it. The store that opened not far from us also learned from our Fangrong Pavilion's steam bath and sauna, but, it's just them, They only accept male customers... I heard, I heard that they still, still... just like, like a brothel..." Qiu Ju whispered more and more, feeling her face was burning.

After hearing Qiu Ju's words, Mu Jinxi was also stunned.

This is pornography?

Who the hell, who has such a good brain, stole her attention and processed it, and actually figured out the man's lustful temperament, and turned a good steaming and sauna into a pornographic service!If this is the case, it is no wonder that Fangrong Pavilion's business will be taken away.

There are no lecherous men in the world. In modern times, there are many places where pornographic transactions are conducted under the banner of steaming and saunas. They are very popular. Countless men go in with bright clothes and do dirty and dirty things. thing.

The business of Fangrong Pavilion is all very serious. With such a temptation, there are naturally some men who can't stand it and go there. There are already guests from the sauna itself, and the rest are probably for other things.

After a while, Mu Jinxi twitched the corners of her mouth and asked, "When did that store open?"

Qiu Ju thought for a while and said: "It's been a few months, it seems to be opened not long after the year. After the store opened over there, our store's business began to be affected. At first, this situation was not obvious. I didn't even realize it, and later more and more male customers came there, so I asked someone to inquire about it, and then I found out... I also thought of ways to try to save it, but... Sigh!"

Qiu Ju admitted with some frustration that the attempts she had made had no effect at all, because Fangrong Pavilion was all engaged in serious business, and the other side was simply peddling dog meat. On the surface, they were imitating them. Above is a place like a brothel, and the waiters inside are all young and beautiful women, and they are also wearing revealing clothes. How could those men not be attracted?Apart from some loyal guests to Fangrong Pavilion, those who still come to Fangrong Pavilion are those who simply want to relieve their physical fatigue, but these guests are only a small part.

Mu Jinxi tapped her fingers on the desk, frowned and thought for a while, then waved her small hand and said, "Forget it, you don't need to pay attention to this matter, we are doing serious business, and we cannot compete with other people's heretics. "

Men's natural lust cannot be reversed, and she doesn't want to turn her Fangrong Pavilion into a mess because of these people.As for the shop that sells dog meat...hehe, it's not a serious business place, and it shouldn't exist for a long time, so she just waited and watched.

As for Your Excellency Fangrong's declining turnover, she will find a way to get it back elsewhere!
Qiu Ju was taken aback, unable to react, "No, don't worry about it? Do you mean to let it develop?"

Mu Jinxi nodded, and said lightly: "Yes, don't worry about it, you just need to be optimistic about the current business, don't worry about other things, I will take care of it."

"But like this, is it really okay to let it go like this?" Qiu Ju was a little worried. If this goes on for a long time, Fangrong Pavilion's business will not be taken away by others, right?
Seeming to see through Qiu Ju's worry, Mu Jinxi couldn't help but smiled, and said, "Don't worry about it, Fangrong Pavilion didn't rely on it to maintain its business, we were doing business with those ladies from the beginning, so there are no such stinky men It’s not too much of a difference to contribute to the turnover!”

The corners of Qiu Ju's mouth twitched when she heard her such strange remarks.

If there was really not much difference, then how did she see that the turnover had declined just now?Still nervously let her come over, my heart is still as big as before!
"Okay then, since you've said that, then I'll just manage the Fangrong Pavilion well, and I don't care about the loss!"

Mu Jinxi stared, "I didn't say that the loss is none of your business, you are the manager here, if Fangrong Pavilion's business declines too much, then you must be responsible! Don't think that it has anything to do with me It’s not common to be able to evade responsibility, but I’m stern and selfless! If you let Fangrong Pavilion’s turnover decline, I’ll deduct it from your monthly bill!”

Qiu Ju's eyes widened in fright, "Xiao Xi, are you kidding me, I only have this monthly payment, when will it be deducted?"

Mu Jinxi smiled triumphantly, "It's up to you when the buckle is over!"

Qiu Ju pointed at her and said angrily: "You are too treacherous and wicked! I will go to your mother and tell you that you bullied me!"

"Go and talk, go and see who my mother will help." She wasn't afraid at all.

Qiu Ju was speechless, and after sitting for a while, she remembered something, and asked curiously, "Xiaoxi, are you going to choose something about the imperial business?"

Mu Jinxi flipped through the account books that she hadn't read just now, and replied: "Yes, you also know?"

Qiu Ju rolled her eyes, "You are both my boss and my friend, so of course I know such a big thing."

"Oh, it's actually not that big a deal!" Mu Jinxi waved her hand and said.

It's not a big deal... the imperial merchants, even the imperial merchants are not a big deal, so what's the big deal?Qiu Ju was speechless again.

"Looking at you like this, you must have prepared everything. If you are confident, do you think you will definitely be selected?" Qiu Ju said with a smile, guessing that she must have made all the preparations.

Who knew that Mu Jinxi paused, and said very seriously: "No, I'm not prepared at all. I haven't decided what product I want to use to participate in the election!"

Qiu Ju was stunned, and it took a long time to realize, "What, what? You haven't decided what to use to participate?"

Mu Jinxi spread her hands, with a helpless expression on her face, "Yeah, I haven't thought it through yet."

"With your brain, you haven't figured it out yet?" Qiu Ju looked very surprised.

"Ahem, although I'm smart, sometimes my brain doesn't work well, and I also gave birth to two sons. Everyone said that the first pregnancy was stupid for three years, and I was pregnant twice, so it would take six years for me to be stupid." It’s normal to not be able to figure it out!”

Qiu Ju was amused by her words. She had never heard of these strange words before. According to her, those who gave birth to five or six children, or even more, would be stupid all their lives.
Qiu Ju was about to say something when she heard someone knock on the door and said, "Master Qiu, some young ladies and Mrs. Mu have come to look for the owner, should they come upstairs now or wait downstairs?"

Because Qiu Ju's surname is also Mu, and the owner's surname is also Mu, so the people below are called Qiu Juqiu shopkeeper in order to distinguish them.

Qiu Ju looked at Mu Jinxi blankly, and Mu Jinxi raised her voice and said, "Let them all come up!"

Then he said to Qiu Ju: "It's Xuerui and the others, I was thinking about letting them come out and play together."

"Shouldn't you be called sister-in-law?" Qiu Ju said winking at her.

Mu Jinxi waved her hand and said, "It's all the same, she's younger than me, and we were friends before, so it's weird to be called sister-in-law, so let's just call her by her first name! It's more natural!"

How awkward to call a little girl the sister-in-law!Just know in my heart that she is a sister-in-law, but let's be more casual with my mouth!

"Well, it's impossible for me to speak up to you. No one can match your verbal skills." Qiu Ju shook her head and said.

"Qiu Ju, you're right when you say this, don't argue with her about your physical skills, you'll lose!" Mo Xuerui's voice came from outside the door before anyone came in, and as soon as the words fell, The door was pushed open, and she came in with a lady's hair bun and a smile on her face, followed by Xu Morou.

Mu Jinxi pretended to be angry and said to Mo Xuerui: "Don't think that I won't dare to do anything to you if you become my sister-in-law. If you dare to talk to me like this again, I will go to my elder brother to complain and let him stay in bed at night. Fix you well!"

Mo Xuerui was startled dumbfounded by her bold and blatant words at first, then she blushed with embarrassment, like a monkey's buttocks, jumped up in anxiety, pointed at Mu Jinxi for a long time without saying a word.

Not only Mo Xuerui, but even those behind her were all flushed with embarrassment at Mu Jinxi's words, staring at Mu Jinxi with anger and anger, because her open mouth made people really want to go up and sew it up with needles and threads !
Qiu Ju also covered her face with her hands in shame, as if she had no face to face others.

However, Mu Jinxi, the person involved, laughed out loud, making people feel annoyed because of her own prank.

"Okay, okay, come and sit down, I won't talk anymore, I didn't ask you to come out to stare at you, sit down!" After laughing enough, Mu Jinxi turned to the one who was still standing. People beckoned.

Everyone was very disgusted and chose to sit at the farthest place, and everyone was unwilling to sit next to Mu Jinxi, making Mu Jinxi dumbfounded, "Am I so disgusting?"

Everyone said in unison: "Yes!"

Alright, Mu Jinxi shrugged her shoulders, stared at Mo Xuerui after being quiet for a while and asked, "Hey, are you still used to your life after joining our Mu family? From a woman to a wife, you are still used to the change of identity." ?"

"Yes, Xue Rui, is Mr. Mu treating you well?"

Mo Xuerui saw that the topic turned to her again, and looked at the expressions on everyone's faces, they seemed to be very concerned, so she still held back her shyness and said: "I think it's okay, everyone treats me very well, just follow It's the same before I got married. You also know that the Xianggong's family still lives in the Xiao Mansion, the population of the Xiao Mansion is simple, there is nothing to do, my mother-in-law and father-in-law are honest and honest people, and they treat me very well."

Hearing people talk about her family like that, Mu Jinxi couldn't help becoming proud, she raised her chin and said, "Of course, everyone in my family is good. You are the wife of my eldest brother Ming Mei, so they will naturally treat you alright!"

Speaking of which, Mu Jinxi suddenly became serious, staring at Mo Xuerui with apricot eyes, and said seriously: "Xuerui, my parents and the others have been living in Xiushui Village before, and although they have been in the capital for a long time, their My temperament is still the same as before, and I am married again, so I have very few days to be with them, so I will ask you to take care of them from now on."

Mo Xuerui was taken aback by Mu Jinxi's sudden words, and after realizing it, she quickly shook her head and said, "Xiaoxi, what are you talking about? Since I have married into the Mu family, your father Mother will be my parents from now on, and I will treat them as filially and kindly as I honor my own parents. There are also grandfathers and uncles, and I will treat them as my own relatives."

She is the husband's wife, so she has the responsibility to take care of his relatives, not to mention that these relatives are very cute and kind people, and they treat her very well. Quickly adapted to newlywed life.She feels that she is very lucky compared to other people. She has heard about some newlyweds. Some people have a hard life at the beginning after they marry into their husband's family, and then they gradually get better.But she didn't. The people in Xiao's mansion are very kind to her and take good care of her. The husband is also gentle and considerate, and treats her very well. She feels that she is very happy now, even happier than before she got married!

Seeing Mo Xuerui's reaction, Mu Jinxi's eyes flashed with a smile, but she said viciously: "Hey, I was also worried that your daughter-in-law is too powerful, and my honest parents will be bullied by you !"

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Everyone was speechless, and felt that she was just asking for a beating, and their skin was itchy!

Mo Xuerui tugged at the veil in her hand, stared at Mu Jinxi gloomily, and asked through gritted teeth: "Is there anyone who wants to beat her up like me? If so, let's go together!"

"Beat it! She just needs to be cleaned up!" Luo Jiahui rolled her eyes and said in agreement.

Mo Xuerui yelled twice before rushing towards Mu Jinxi, regardless of her own image, she was determined to teach her a lesson, to see if she would talk nonsense in the future, and even said that others didn't know what to say, she I didn't keep the door open with my mouth!
"Hey, what are you all talking about?"

The sudden male voice interrupted Mo Xuerui's movements, everyone froze, and then Mo Xuerui pressed on Mu Jinxi's body, rolled her eyes and then slowly turned her head in resignation. Frightened, she quickly climbed off Mu Jinxi's body, stood aside and quickly adjusted her appearance, then with a face like nothing had happened, she yelled at the person who walked in at no time .

"Sanggong, why are you here?" Mo Xuerui's face was still a little shy, and her eyes were full of annoyance. He saw her appearance. Although she didn't pay much attention to her image in front of him before, but now she doesn't. It's the same, she wanted to be a perfect wife, but now it's all ruined...

Mu Jinhua shook her head amusedly, walked to the side of the new wife and said: "When I returned home, I heard my mother said that you and Xiaoxi came out, so I came to have a look. I haven't seen Xiaoxi for a while. gone."

Mu Jinxi yelled, "Brother, did you see that the wife you just married bullied me! You don't even want to help, you only care about your wife, don't you want your sister?"

Mu Jinhua said fairly, "I think you must have started the incident first!"

"Hahaha, Xiaohua, what you said is so true! I think Xiaoxi herself provoked it first! She just likes to find trouble for nothing!" Mo Qingcang said with a loud laugh.

Ever since the incident at the racecourse, Luo Jiahui wanted to pounce on Mo Qingcang and bite him, and today was no exception. As soon as she saw him coming over, she immediately glared at him fiercely, and then gave him a blank look , shook his head vigorously, looking very disgusted.

As soon as Mo Qingcang turned his eyes, he saw Luo Jiahui's expression and movements full of disgust, and an inexplicable fire burned in his heart, and he had the urge to go forward and turn her head back.

What's the matter with this man?Every time I see him, I always look disgusted. Where is he so disgusting?I don't know how many misses can't ask for a glance from him!She's fine, she's still resenting him for teasing her in the racecourse, didn't she beat him up too?He didn't bother with her anymore, what else is she fussing about!The scars she drew on him that day took several days to dissipate!

Mo Qingcang also stared at Luo Jiahui fiercely, refusing to show weakness at all.

Xiao Xiao, who was standing next to Mo Qingcang, was keenly aware of his strange reaction, looked back and forth, then touched his chin and smiled cunningly, with a wicked gleam in his peach blossom eyes, and secretly thought to himself This flirtatious friend is finally going to kick the iron plate?Look at his attitude towards a certain person is really weird. In the past, when he was facing a woman, especially when the other person was good-looking, he was always polite and suave. Unlike now, he probably doesn't even care about his image.

Well, shouldn't he help push and get over the addiction of being a matchmaker?

Mo Qingcang was still competing with Luo Jiahui there, unaware that his bad friend already missed him.

As Xiao Xiao thought about it, he suddenly felt emotional in his heart. Seeing that all the people around him had married, and he was still a widow, did he really want to choose a qualified woman from the aristocratic family to marry in the near future? ?Haven't even met once before getting married?Is it really good for couples to do this?
Thinking about it, he remembered that his elder brother didn't seem to have talked about marriage yet, so he shouldn't have to worry, there is still a person in front of him!With this thought, Xiao Xiao immediately calmed down again.

Mu Jinxi found that when Jue Lin was away, she became helpless. Before, she had her own elder brother helping her, but now he is helping her wife!Man, what a reality!
Mu Jinxi ran to Xiao Xiao's side and looked at him pitifully, saying: "Cousin, only you can help me now, if you dare not help me, I will go back and tell my grandfather that you bully me !"

The corner of Xiao Xiao's mouth twitched, and he showed his cousin's appearance, and said in an extremely sophisticated way: "Cousin, don't worry, cousin will always be on your side!"

"Xiao Xi, you really are going back as you live, and I found that you have become more and more childish after giving birth to your second child!" Mo Qingcang laughed with all his might.

Mu Jinxi gave him a blank look, and was too lazy to talk to him.

"What are you doing here?" Mu Jinxi asked.

"Oh, just for a walk. I heard that you are all here, so we came to join in the fun. How about you? You should be quite busy now, why do you have time to come to Fangrong Pavilion?" Xiao Xiao asked her sideways. , but he heard from Jue Lin that she has been worrying about the Imperial Business recently!

"It's just a casual walk, just like you, to relax and find inspiration. I have been worrying about the imperial business." Mu Jinxi talked about her troubles without shyness at all.

"What are you bothered about?" Mo Qingcang asked very puzzled.

Mu Jinxi talked about her troubles, and everyone suddenly understood, but there was really no one who could help out with ideas...

Mu Jinxi was also speechless. Although she didn't count on these guys at first, she was a little disappointed now that it really happened. She really hoped that someone would give her some inspiration!

"Xiaoxi, don't rush this matter. Don't think about it all the time. Maybe the more you think about it, the more you can't figure it out. Maybe you calm down, let your mind go, and you will figure it out soon. How about it, Let's go to have a beauty treatment and relax!" Xu Morou suggested.

"Our buddies also go to relax, and we'll gather here again after we're done, we'll have dinner, we haven't eaten together for a long time, by the way, let someone call Jue Lin over!" Xiao Xiao suggested.

"Hey, that's a good idea, let's do it like this!" Mu Jinxi made a final decision.

Seeing this, the two groups were ready to separate to go to activities. The newlyweds Mu Jinhua and Mo Xuerui were reluctant to part, which caused Mu Jinxi to roll her eyes, "Enough for the two of you, do you want to open a room for you?" Husband and wife room, let you two take a steam bath together, sauna?"

Mu Jinhua was taken aback, and with a serious face, she lightly reprimanded: "Xiao Xi, you're talking nonsense again."

Mu Jinxi smiled and walked forward first, followed by Xu Morou and others.

"Hey, Xuerui, the makeup on your face seems to be worn off, but it just so happens that you are going to go for a beauty treatment, and you will have a perfect look later, just do it all over again."

"Ah, is it? Already spent? Hey, the rouge I bought this time is not very easy to use, and it falls off easily. I have to replace it when I go back. Otherwise, I will use it to attend a banquet and lose color in the middle of it. It's embarrassing."

"Yeah, the one I'm using isn't very good either. Let's go shopping when we have time and see if we can buy a good one."

"Well, if there is a kind of rouge powder that can make us more beautiful with makeup and last longer."

Huh?
Mu Jinxi, who was walking in front, suddenly stopped, and her eyes lit up!
Got it!

(End of this chapter)