Phi-Fic Chapter 616 I've come up with a solution!
Chapter 616 I've come up with a solution!
The old man was taken aback at first, but he understood that these were the sons and daughters of wealthy families, and naturally they wouldn't care about such a small amount of money. He immediately called his wife out to help tidy up.
They certainly wouldn't take these kites with them while strolling around town; they simply ordered them to be loaded onto the carriage and taken back by two guards.
"Does Anuan really want to fly a kite?"
Mu Xin Nuan nodded, glanced at the sleeping Xiao Zonghua in his arms, and then looked around. "Let's find a place to rest. The child is asleep, so let's not let him catch a cold."
"Okay." Duanmu Chuze avoided Mu Xin Nuan's hand, not letting her take it. "Don't change anyone else, or they'll wake up soon."
The group entered a restaurant and chose a spacious and bright private room. Duanmu Chuze gently rocked Xiao Zonghua for a while before placing him on the couch.
Rongyue and Aunt Fang rushed forward to carefully attend to the young master, afraid that he might fall again.
After Duanmu Chuze and Mu Xinnuan took their seats, they instructed the others to find places to sit as well.
This was Mu Xin Nuan's first time dining here, and Duanmu Chu Ze immediately ordered the restaurant's signature dishes.
This room is large and has two tables.
Mu Xin Nuan and Duanmu Chu Ze sat by the window, while the others went to another table. Some of the guards were arranged by Zi Yi to dine in the main hall downstairs.
“Aze, we’ve all come out today. If that Lady Fengyi doesn’t see us, she’ll probably start to worry again.”
"Let her think whatever she wants. She's just someone from the Empress Dowager's side. Does she really think that just because she's here, we have to treat her like the Empress Dowager?"
"You, these little things, may seem insignificant, but if she speaks ill of you to the Empress Dowager, you'll be in a lot of trouble."
"That's for some unreasonable people. My mother is very wise. Besides, I'm not afraid of her speaking ill of me. I've never spoken ill of anyone in front of my mother. Before, when I was in the palace, I acted very arrogantly, but no one complained about me to my mother. Do you know why?"
"Why?" Mu Xin Nuan really couldn't understand this. With his character, how come no one went to the Empress to complain?
Aunt Fang burst out laughing, "The Prince is the most clever one. He has all the old people around the Empress completely under his thumb. Moreover, the Prince has never liked to gossip, which is what the Empress is most pleased with."
Do you dislike gossiping about others?
Mu Xin Nuan paused for a moment, then understood.
So this guy did it on purpose!
The more he torments someone, the more he'll likely speak well of them to the Empress. Conversely, the person will surely complain to the Empress, making the Empress think that her son is the most sensible one!
Good heavens, how old was this guy back then? How could he be so good at causing trouble?
"Alright, come on, the food is here. Try it. The food here is quite good. If you like it, you can have someone come here to buy it in the future. Or you can have the restaurant send it to your residence."
Mu Xinnuan blinked but didn't say anything.
After eating about half full, Mu Xin Nuan's eyes started to wander again, and she began glancing around outside the window.
"looking at what?"
"What's that over there? I saw a sign that says 'embroidery,' is it a shop selling embroidery?"
Aunt Fang came over and took a look. "Your Highness, they not only sell embroidery, but also silk thread. They sell anything related to needlework."
"I see. Is this embroidery building very big?"
"It's alright. I heard it's quite famous in Yanzhou City."
Mu Xin Nuan stared blankly for a moment, then began to stare intently at the embroidered building.
Duanmu Chuze followed her gaze and wondered if Anuan had come up with a good idea? Could it be the same one he had thought of? If so, then he would really have to look at her in a new light!
Mu Xin Nuan put down her chopsticks and said somewhat blankly, "Do you think they would be willing to supply all the needlework-related items to the girls' school if I asked this embroidery shop to do so?"
Duanmu Chuze's mouth started to agape, and he laughed, "Why wouldn't you want to?"
"As for the price, could it be lowered a bit?"
The look in Duanmu Chuze's eyes as he looked at Mu Xin Nuan was almost radiating a burning, adoring light. "Of course it's possible."
"Aze, what do you think? If we supply them monthly and settle accounts regularly, and if we can recommend a couple of embroidery shops to them, would they consider giving us the lowest possible price for our girls' school?"
Duanmu Chuze put down his wine glass and nodded unconsciously. "Anuan, you are indeed smart! In fact, I also thought of this, but it's slightly different from what you thought."
"What?" Mu Xin Nuan immediately picked up the conversation.
“Think about it. If we designate this embroidery shop to supply all the items for the girls’ school, it means that the government has recognized the quality of their embroidery. In this way, it’s as if all the people of Yanzhou know that the things in this embroidery shop are the best. So, do you think their business will be even better?”
Mu Xin Nuan nodded somewhat blankly, "That makes sense. But even without our girls' school, their business has always been pretty good, hasn't it?"
"You mean they might not choose to cooperate with us?"
Mu Xin Nuan frowned slightly. "Exactly. Their business is already doing well, why would they insist on cooperating with us? By supplying us with embroidery and other things, they not only won't make money, but they might even lose money. They're not stupid; they might not do such a business."
"Don't worry. Leave this to me, I guarantee I'll make you satisfied."
Are you going to abuse your power for personal gain?
Duanmu Chuze rolled her eyes at her. "Do you think I'm such a tasteless person? Can't you have a little faith in me?"
"Then tell me, what are your plans?"
Duanmu Chuze raised an eyebrow and began to keep everyone in suspense, "Well, as the Buddha said, heavenly secrets cannot be revealed!"
Mu Xin Nuan glared at him. "Hmph! Fine, I won't tell you then. What's the big deal? I'll figure something out myself."
Duanmu Chuze was stunned. So if he didn't say anything, they wouldn't use him anymore. This move was really too much!
"Alright, don't be angry. Think about it, Yanzhou City is so big, there's more than one embroidery shop, and there's more than one successful one. Think about it, if they don't cooperate with us, then we can choose other embroidery shops, and naturally someone will come and steal their business. Do you think they won't be tempted?"
"Oh, right!" Mu Xin Nuan slapped her forehead. How could she not have thought of that?