Mixing ancient times with Taobao

Chapter 60 We Are The Woman Who Controls Everything
Xu Hongji's spirit looked much better, and his face became a little rosy. Compared with a month ago, he looked like a different person. The ashen look on his face faded, and he looked much younger.

After some courtesies, Zuo Fu and Liu Runiang left the flower hall and went to a room next to the flower hall to have a feast.

Wealthy and prominent families pay great attention to secular etiquette.Men and women have different seats at the age of seven, Zuo Fu saved Xu Hongji's life, and her father is also a foreigner, Zhou's being able to come out to thank him today is very sincere, there is absolutely no reason to sit at the same table for dinner.

A group of female relatives sat down, the food was not served yet, the atmosphere was already extremely lively.

Zhou has two sons and three daughters.Among them, Xu Wenjue, the eldest son, is married. Apart from his main wife, he also has two concubines.Among the three daughters, two are already married. Today, in order to thank Zuo Fu and Guan Yu for saving the old man's life, they specially came here from their in-laws' house to accompany them, which is quite a face.

Apart from these people, the old man still had two concubines. To Zuo Fu's surprise, neither the old man's concubine nor Xu Wenjue's concubine came to the table. Behind him, he was doing the work of adding tea, pouring water and serving vegetables.

In this ornately furnished side hall, it can be said that black and white are clearly distinguished in terms of the status and inferiority of the concubine and concubine, and there is no room for arrogance.

As a modern person, it is actually somewhat unaccustomed to eat in such an atmosphere.It's not that she sympathizes with those girls, but that Zhou's behavior is too strong. Although she has softened her voice, it is inevitable that people feel a little uncomfortable beating the girls from time to time.

No matter what the reasons are for these young ladies, whether they are voluntary or forced, the system of three wives and four concubines is in the final analysis oppressive to women, and Zhou's beating made the atmosphere on the table a little tense, unlike his own family. It's a very different kind of fun, and it's uncomfortable to be there.

It's just that this era is like this, even if you can't get used to it, you can only endure it.I just thought in my heart, when there are more bases and more girls can read and write, this system that ravages women must be overthrown.

A group of female family members talked for a while, and they inevitably praised Zuo Fu. Although Liu Runiang is a merchant woman, she is used to big scenes, so she can handle it calmly.

The generous, neither humble nor overbearing attitude made the female family members of the Duke's Mansion take a high look. In addition, she is in the jewelry business, and she has a lot of experience in how to dress. Going up to suppress the concubines, the atmosphere became harmonious again.

"Speaking of..."

Zhou said with a smile: "There are a lot of rare items from the West on the market these days..."

While talking, she gestured to the maid, and the maid immediately took out a palm-sized object from her cuff, Zuo Fu took a closer look, and couldn't help but be amused!

Isn't this the palm mirror that I sold!
"This is a Western glass mirror, which illuminates it very clearly. Now the nobles in this city are about to make a fuss over this palm-sized thing."

Liu Runiang's face froze.

Recently, there were two jewelry stores in the city that sold rare Western items. She had also inquired about them, but she couldn't find them out, so she could only secretly envy them.

Zuo Fu looked at his mother's face, lightly touched her with his foot, and blinked at her. Liu Ru Niang came back to her senses, and immediately smiled and said: "I have heard about this too, and I want to buy a piece too." Come here, but this thing is really in short supply, and I can't buy it anyway..."

After a pause, he continued: "My wife is lucky. I have heard people say that I am a concubine. Putting on makeup in front of this mirror makes everyone look beautiful."

Mrs. Zhou covered her mouth and smiled, "As expected of Madam Zuo, she is in the jewelry business. This will really make people happy. I am an old woman Yu, how can I have a good talk? It's just that this thing can be seen clearly for dressing up. The plight of the old woman with dim eyesight."

While speaking, the maidservants had started to pass the dishes, Zuo Fu saw it and almost laughed out loud.

Yishui's glass tableware, if Zuofu remembers correctly, she sent it to Li Qing Jewelry Store not long ago.The price of this set of tempered glass tableware is also extraordinary on Taobao. A set of 56 pieces of tableware costs 1200 Taobao coins. Duke Wei bought it!

Tsk tsk, the tableware cost 1800 taels of silver to sell to Li Qing Jewelry Store, and at least double that if sold to Duke Wei's mansion!Sure enough, it is a century-old family, rich!
Liu Runiang's expression became ugly again.She had seen this set of tableware in Li Qing's jewelry store, and said that the Li family had a good relationship with their family, and their ancestors also supported each other when business was difficult.But this time, Master Li refused to disclose the source of the goods, even if he wanted to buy any goods from him!
Liu Runiang was also puzzled!Why did Li Qing Jewelry store have so many western goods all of a sudden?In addition to these western goods, he also bought a batch of pearl jewelry, the quality, the workmanship... If this continues, his store will be ruined!

There is a treasure in the store that can attract many customers, not to mention that he has so many rare items!
Realizing that her daughter was kicking herself again, she hurriedly collected her thoughts, and after adjusting her emotions, she immediately exclaimed, "Ah! I have seen this set of glazed tableware in Li Qing jewelry store, and the price is 800 taels of silver." !"

Nani? !
Zuo Fu's eyeballs almost fell out!
Master Li really dares to ask for a price!Darker than her!A set of glass tableware dared to sell for 800 taels of silver, this guy should just go and rob it!
Mrs. Zhou smiled and said: "Food is the most important thing for the people. Eating is delicious, delicious, and pleasing to the eye. These plates are exquisite and clear. Put the vegetables in them, and you will have an appetite when you look at them."

"Ma'am is right."

Liu Ru Niang replied: "However, the cook needs to be good at cooking, otherwise it will be a waste if this plate is in the home of ordinary people."

This flattery is...

Zuo Fu couldn't help feeling admiration for the cheap mother.Flattering is also an art, look at my old lady, this flattering is just right, haven't you seen Zhou's frightening little eyes that you can hardly hold back?
Of course, Zuo Fu was also terrified.No matter how awesome you are, you still can't escape the temptation of Taobao, we are the woman who controls everything!

Secretly happy in his heart, he conveniently ate the sea cucumber stewed eggs that the maid handed to him.If you don't eat for nothing, such good things will be precious even in later generations. These days are hard, so it's time to make up for it.

Although eating and sleeping are silent, but today's banquet, and Mrs. Zhou also wanted to praise Zuo Fu and Liu Runiang, so she also abandoned this rule and talked about hot topics at the moment.Of course, it's not current affairs, but the gossip of some powerful families.

She started, but the others also let go, talking about the gossip they had heard during this period.As we talked, we talked about Zhou Shichang, and Xu Shulan, the eldest daughter of the Zhou family, said: "It's interesting to say that Zhou Shichang was originally the servant of the Ministry of officials. This time, he has made great contributions in supporting the emperor, but he was actually transferred to the Ministry of War. He is also a fat job. , but he was unlucky. He met Gao Jie, a bastard. Thanks to his support, he had a huge appetite. I was beaten..."

(End of this chapter)