Pampered Poisonous Royal Wife Chapter 139

Chapter 139: A Lavish Gift

Mu Yunyao gave a soft laugh.

“Niyun Pavilion has gained a firm foothold in Jingling City, but Jingling City is still too small after all. Now that everything is ready, it is time to expand it elsewhere. I was worrying over this matter, and Master Tan came to my door on his own. He can truly be considered to have helped me greatly.”

“Miss, explain it in detail. Let me share in the joy as well.”

After hearing Mu Yunyao repeat the conversation from earlier, Steward Qin could not help feeling somewhat worried.

“Miss, teaching embroidery stitches is a great merit. How can you bear to hand it over to Tan Lin?”

Would the merit and reputation not all be earned by Caiyue Pavilion?

“Whether it is Niyun Pavilion or Buxian Tower, what I seek is not reputation.”

Her original intention had always been to earn silver. Teaching embroidery stitches to gain a reputation was also for the sake of laying a foundation, so she could earn silver more quickly. If she blindly fought for credit, that would truly be putting the cart before the horse.

Steward Qin suddenly understood.

“I was thinking in the wrong direction. Niyun Pavilion’s fame is already brilliant enough. It is also good to let Caiyue Pavilion stand in front and bear the attention.”

“That is right. Let Caiyue Pavilion busy itself. Once the embroidery stitches spread to more places, we can directly go there to select embroiderers and open more Niyun Pavilions.”

“If that is the case, after the embroiderers in Caiyue Pavilion improve their embroidery skills, will they steal our business?”

“Steward Qin, do not worry. The embroidery work is not the most important part of the garments sold by Niyun Pavilion. Even if Caiyue Pavilion has the same embroidery skills, does it have our golden signboard?

“Whether it is the Niyun Beauty Catalog or the Niyun Beauty Ranking, we have already spread our reputation in the early stage. Even if Caiyue Pavilion catches up from behind, it will only be Dong Shi imitating Xi Shi. You can set your heart at ease. If I were not confident, I would not dare take such a risk.”

“Yes. Hearing Miss say this, my heart feels much steadier.”

Liu Liang handled matters extremely quickly. When Mu Yunyao returned home from Jinxiu Garden, he had already delivered the amount of silver calculated by Qi Ming.

After roughly sweeping her eyes over it and finding no problem, Mu Yunyao directly handed the banknotes to Liu Liang.

“Have Qi Ming buy the grain as soon as possible. These days, many merchants are coming and going through Jingling City. If possible, try to conceal it as much as he can. After all, suddenly buying this much grain may cause unnecessary misunderstandings if word spreads.”

“Master, rest assured. I have already instructed Qi Ming. This grain will all be disguised as fresh leaves used for roasting tea. No one will notice.”

“Good.”

Mu Yunyao did not ask Liu Liang for more details. This person’s origins were a mystery, and she did not know when this master-servant connection between them would end. As long as he did not develop any malicious intentions toward her, the rest could be left as it was.

Liu Liang withdrew from the room. Waves of disappointment surged through his heart. He did not dare explain his identity to Mu Yunyao, yet her attitude of not asking or interfering made him feel as if he were dispensable.

Early the next morning, Mu Yunyao arrived at Jinxiu Garden to see Steward Qin.

“I have already had someone go buy rice and grain. I imagine that in a few days, the grain will be transported back one batch after another. Has Steward Qin chosen a place?”

Once the grain was bought back, it had to be ground into flour, then fried with ginger, green vegetables, and other ingredients. Not only would they need a place, but they would also need many hands.

“Miss, rest assured. His Highness once bought a country estate. That place is hidden, and few people go there on ordinary days. Many farmers nearby work on the estate, and they are all trustworthy. We can have them help.”

Steward Qin’s heart was excited. Once this batch of ginger tea was delivered to Yuexi, the soldiers under His Highness would be able to live a little more comfortably.

Looking at Steward Qin’s happy appearance, Mu Yunyao suddenly lifted the corners of her lips.

“Did Steward Qin not say before that His Highness’s days were extremely poor and difficult? Then where did the silver used to buy Jinxiu Garden and the country estate come from?”

“Cough…”

Steward Qin said, “His Highness spent all the savings he had accumulated over many years on these two places. In the Capital and Xiling, any random wastrel from an influential family spends money like flowing water. His Highness struggled for many years and barely saved enough silver to buy a place where he could settle down. The difference between them is truly…”

Steward Qin sighed heavily.

Seeing Steward Qin’s embarrassed expression, Mu Yunyao nodded.

“That is true. His Highness truly has not had it easy.”

For intelligent people, it was enough to stop after making the point. This way, they would know she was not someone easy to fool.

“Yes. In the future, I will still need Miss Mu to take good care of him.”

Mu Yunyao paused. The words “take good care of him” could not be said casually. Even if Yue Wang was not favored, he was still an imperial prince. How could she possibly be someone who could take care of him?

Just as she was about to speak, Jin Lan entered and interrupted her.

“Miss, Master Tan has arrived.”

Steward Qin quickly took his leave.

“Then I will go busy myself first. If Miss needs anything, please send someone to give me instructions at once.”

At this moment, it was no longer convenient to explain. Mu Yunyao could only nod in response.

“Invite him in.”

This time, Tan Lin brought many people with him. They carried more than a dozen chests. The moment he saw Mu Yunyao, he came forward with a face full of smiles.

“Greetings, Miss Mu!”

Anyone who saw the sincere smile on his face would never believe that there was a deep grudge between the two of them.

Mu Yunyao sighed inwardly. Based on this ability to endure alone, Tan Lin cannot be underestimated.

“Greetings, Master Tan. This is…”

Seeing Mu Yunyao look toward the chests behind him, Tan Lin signaled for the servants to open them.

“Miss Mu and I both run embroidery workshops. Here are some fabrics, embroidery threads, and similar items. I wanted to ask Miss to help look at their quality. Naturally, Miss is busy, and I cannot take up your time for nothing. There is also a small gift here. Please accept it with a smile.”

Jin Lan took the box from Tan Lin and brought it before Mu Yunyao.

Mu Yunyao lowered her eyes and swept a glance over it. Her eyelids could not help trembling slightly. The box was not large, but it was filled with banknotes. At the very least, there were seventy or eighty thousand taels inside.

This was truly a generous hand.

Mu Yunyao did not respond for a long time. Tan Lin did not urge her either. He continued standing below with a smile on his face.

After a long while, Mu Yunyao finally spoke.

“These past two days, Buxian Tower has released a new batch of tea leaves. I will personally brew two cups and invite Master Tan to judge them. How does that sound?”

“It would be my honor.”

A burst of wild joy flashed through Tan Lin’s heart.

This matter had succeeded.

Mu Yunyao personally brewed the tea. Her superb tea artistry left Tan Lin marveling in admiration.

“No wonder Buxian Tower has caused tea arts to become fashionable for a time. Miss Mu’s tea-brewing skill is truly pleasing to the eye.”

“Master Tan flatters me. What I am better at is still embroidery. Only, I am merely a weak woman. If I can live peacefully in Jingling City, I will already be satisfied. As for other matters, I will still need Master Tan’s help.”

“That is only natural. Miss may rest assured. Caiyue Pavilion has branches everywhere. It will certainly be able to carry Miss’s embroidery skills forward and make them flourish.”

Mu Yunyao smiled and nodded.

“That would naturally be best.”

Tan Lin took a sip of tea.

“Since Miss favors Caiyue Pavilion, should Caiyue Pavilion and Niyun Pavilion sign a written contract? That way, both of us can feel more at ease.”

Mu Yunyao nodded.

“That is only natural. After all related matters are discussed, we will naturally sign a contract. Master Tan is also a straightforward man, so I will speak plainly.”

“Miss, please speak freely.”

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