In ancient times, I just wanted to be a salted fish

Chapter 143 Want to be in Beijing Circle

Leng Xueqin and He Xiaolian became pregnant one after another, and the entire Chen family was immersed in joy.

Because of their pregnancy, the two sisters-in-law could no longer work at the Fashion Show Shop, so Chen Ruotong promoted Chunhua to be the shopkeeper.

After more than a year of training, Chunhua was now fully qualified to be the shopkeeper. Moreover, her salary increased to ten taels of silver per month, which was simply incredible to her.

The helpless little beggar, after following the Fourth Young Master, not only solved the problem of food and clothing, but also learned skills, became a female shopkeeper, and earned money.

The fourth master even said that if Chunhua met a suitable man, he would consider getting married and would prepare a dowry for her. This kind of treatment was not like treating a maid, but like treating a family member.

Chunhua is serious and responsible in her work and does her best, which has won everyone's recognition and praise.

Chen Ruotong's business was growing day by day, and as a chairman, she was very busy. She missed her butler Zhou Qian a little, and decided to promote him to assistant after Zhou Qian bought a house and a shop in the capital.

As the saying goes, Cao Cao will appear whenever you think of him. On February 26, Zhou Qian and Feng Liangyu rode fast horses back to Chen's house.

The weather is getting warmer, the spring breeze is blowing gently, and the village is bustling with activity.

Chen Ruotong stood in the back room, holding a knife in her hand, and was about to start cutting potato seedlings with the tenant farmers. She was happy to think that these potatoes would become an important crop to improve people's livelihood.

She deliberately set aside two thousand kilograms of potatoes, which was not a small amount, but she knew that it was crucial to promote potato planting. These potatoes would be sent to the official farm in the government office as a demonstration sample.

Chen Dahai took over the task and went to the government office with potatoes. He had to hand these precious seeds to Prefect Zhang and teach them the correct planting methods. This required not only patience and carefulness, but also a deep understanding of agricultural knowledge.

Chen Ruotong is well aware of the importance of this plan. In this way, the scope of potato cultivation can be gradually expanded to benefit more people. She looks forward to the days in the future when every family can taste the deliciousness and satiety brought by potatoes.

Two years later, when potatoes are widely planted in Daliang Dynasty, people will no longer suffer from hunger. Potatoes will become an important source of food to solve the problem of food and clothing, and people's lives will be greatly improved.

Chen Ruotong's face was filled with hope and satisfaction. She believed that everything she did was worthwhile, because it was not only about personal interests, but also for the well-being of the country and the people.

Sometimes she felt that she had deviated from her original intention when she came here - to be a salted fish lying flat, going further and further away. But seeing the Chen family prospering, she felt sincerely proud and had a sense of accomplishment.

Zhou Qian and Feng Liangyu packed up and got on a carriage to the farm to report to Chen Ruotong on their work results over the past month.

Zhou Qianxian said, "Sir, I have found a teahouse in the most visited place in the central street of the capital. I heard that the owner of the teahouse is Princess Liang Zhilan.

The teahouse was called "Yashiju", and it was doing averagely well, without any special features, so I planned to sell it. However, the price was too high, so Lao Zhou didn't dare to make a decision on his own, so he came back to ask the young master how to make a decision.

Chen Ruotong recalled the buildings on Zhongjie Street. There was indeed a three-story teahouse with a large area. She and Qiao Zien went there to drink tea once. There were people singing inside, but the singing was not pleasant. The dim sum was the same old things, and the tea was just so-so. There was really no special feature, and the tea and dim sum were very expensive.

Chen Ruotong nodded and said, "That location is good. Both Zhenpin Pavilion and Huicui Building can be opened in that building, and it will also concentrate customers."

Zhou Qian hesitated and said, "But, sir, the shopkeeper asked for fifty thousand taels, which is really expensive!"

"Hahaha, fifty thousand is acceptable, but we can't just give as much as we ask for. We have to bargain down. Thirty thousand taels is about right. Even if it's the best location in the capital, we can't ask for an exorbitant price! Besides, the owner behind this is Liang Zhilan. She wanted to annex us in the first place, so we have to lower the price even more!"

Zhou Qian said, "Sir, I heard that the princess's storehouse was stolen and she was furious. In addition, the underwear workshop was stolen and the loss was heavy. The case has not been solved yet. The princess's mansion cannot operate normally because the property cannot be recovered. She has to sell some properties to save the emergency, so she sold the teahouse at a high price.

However, no one dared to buy it because of the high price. Moreover, even if someone wanted to buy it, they would not dare to buy it after finding out that it was the princess's property, fearing that it would bring trouble to themselves. "

Chen Ruotong was very happy to hear this. Liang Zhilan lost more than she gained, but she lost a lot! She lost all her capital, hahahaha…

"Old Zhou, I believe in your ability. We want that teahouse. Any price between 30,000 and 40,000 is fine. If it's over 40,000, I won't buy it. If you can negotiate for 30,000, I'll reward you with 1,000 taels of silver. How do you think?"

Zhou Qian's eyes sparkled, "Sir, I will go all out and try every possible way to take over that teahouse!"

Chen Ruotong smiled evilly and said, "Just do this, do this..."

Zhou Qian was very excited. "My lord, what a great idea! If we do as you say, it will work! My lord, that one thousand taels..."

"After the matter is completed, of course I will reward you with one thousand taels. When has your master ever broken his word? By the way, how do you like the mansion?"

"Sir, there are no large houses for sale in the capital recently, but there are some smaller houses with three or two courtyards. Do you want to buy one?"

"If it's a good house with a good location, convenient transportation, and a quiet environment, you can buy it! Just run more errands. You are most familiar with this business. If you accomplish these two important things, I will definitely take you with me when I go to Beijing to develop. Hahaha..."

"Old Zhou will definitely live up to your expectations and complete these two tasks as soon as possible! Old Zhou will take his leave!"

Zhou Qian left the room, and Chen Ruotong looked at Feng Liangyu and asked, "Old Feng, what is the current situation of the Princess's Mansion?"

"My lord, the princess has been looking for Su Kexin frequently since she lost her belongings. Su Kexin should still have a lot of the princess's money, and the two of them seem to be doing something. Old Feng hasn't figured it out yet.

However, the princess paid less attention to Wu Qiming. He was secretly asking about Zhihua's whereabouts in the princess's mansion. He still didn't know that the woman he was pregnant with was Zhihua, but he seemed to care about that woman very much. "

"Oh? Where was Zhihua sent to?"

"In an inconspicuous little farm outside the East City, there is a nanny and a maid serving her, but the service is pretty good. Zhihua is quite obedient and well-behaved, and she is resting and taking care of her baby."

"How is Madam Xu?"

"Madame Xu is not doing well. After the treasury was robbed, she lost the princess's trust. She is no longer entrusted with important tasks, and no longer serves the princess. Her monthly salary is also less. Her gambling-loving son lost money in the gambling house and could not pay it back, so he was beaten and had his legs broken. For this reason, Madame Xu went to the princess to borrow money, but was scolded and fell ill."

"Any other news?"

"Tian's underwear workshop has resumed operation. Tian's illness seems to have improved. This is what Old Feng has learned. Sir, will Old Feng still keep an eye on it?"

"Of course, you are my eyes in the capital. Work hard, and I will never let you down in the future!"

"Thank you for your trust, sir!"

"Go to the account office and get five hundred taels of silver for your travel expenses! Return to the capital immediately to learn more details."

Zhou Qian and Feng Liangyu went to the capital again.

Chen Ruotong received the good news and was thinking about how to develop her industry and blend in with the Beijing circle after arriving in Beijing!