~ LIU LIANG’S IDENTITY ~
Upon hearing that she had arrived, Steward Qin hurriedly greeted her. “Miss, you’re here. That signboard …”
“I know. I will let Liu Liang bring the Emperor’s calligraphy over soon. You can have someone copy it and make a signboard.”
“Alright, alright. I’ve already found a person. He’s the most famous decorator in Jingling City. He’ll definitely make the perfect signboard.”
Mu Yunyao couldn’t help but smile, “I naturally believe in your judgment.”
Steward Qin realized he had been too anxious and could not help but laugh, “Miss, with the Emperor’s golden signboard, the number of people who came to reserve seats today has suddenly increased by two times, and Bu Xian Luo fully booked until a month later. Besides, early this morning, several merchants came to order tea leaves, but our teahouse was too small to supply.” His tone was full of regret. Seeing someone come to his doorstep with silver taels but couldn’t return them was heartbreaking.
“Our teahouse is small, but the entire Jiangnan Province is broad. We can buy fresh tea leaves and stir-fry them ourselves. If some places are inconvenient for transporting tea leaves, we can directly send a master who has learned to stir-fry tea. Then, we will find a yard to hang the sign of Bu Xian Luo. It would make it convenient to buy and sell tea. In the future, Bu Xian Luo will be more famous. We will want to open a teahouse elsewhere and need someone to rely on. Why not do it now?”
Mu Yunyao couldn’t help but smile, “I naturally believe in your judgment.”
Steward Qin realized he had been too anxious and could not help but laugh, “Miss, with the Emperor’s golden signboard, the number of people who came to reserve seats today has suddenly increased by two times, and Bu Xian Luo fully booked until a month later. Besides, early this morning, several merchants came to order tea leaves, but our teahouse was too small to supply.” His tone was full of regret. Seeing someone come to his doorstep with silver taels but couldn’t return them was heartbreaking.
“Our teahouse is small, but the entire Jiangnan Province is broad. We can buy fresh tea leaves and stir-fry them ourselves. If some places are inconvenient for transporting tea leaves, we can directly send a master who has learned to stir-fry tea. Then, we will find a yard to hang the sign of Bu Xian Luo. It would make it convenient to buy and sell tea. In the future, Bu Xian Luo will be more famous. We will want to open a teahouse elsewhere and need someone to rely on. Why not do it now?”
Steward Qin was surprised for a moment. He slapped his forehead and said, “My brain was made of wood. I can’t believe I didn’t understand such simple logic. I’ve let Miss Mu make fun of me.”
“You didn’t think about it in such a short time, but if you were to go somewhere else, you would have to consider it in advance, and the people you send out should also be reliable. After all, the place is far away, and it is easy to create trouble. Our Bu Xian Luo hangs the signboard that the Emperor bestowed, so the quality of the tea leaves must be consistent. Even if we have gone elsewhere, we must strictly watch them and not ruin the signboard.”
“Yes, I will definitely choose carefully. Please rest assured that the account books will also be delivered on time. When the time comes, we will settle the accounts for Miss Mu.”
Mu Yunyao smiled. “Of course, it’s good. From now on, I’ll sit at home, and money will come from the sky.”
Steward Qin quickly went to make the arrangements. Mu Yunyao called Liu Liang over and told him to check on the beggars at the garden’s entrance.
Jin Lan couldn’t help asking, “Miss, why are you interested in those people?” No matter where it was, beggars and the like were not few in number. The same was true for Xiling’s Capital, not to mention Jingling City.
“I feel that they are a bit interesting. If the beggars could be of use, then not only would they open a path to survival, but they would also be able to effortlessly find a person who could use it, which would be killing two birds with one stone.”
“Miss wants to use those beggars?” Jin Lan couldn’t help but worry. “Although there are good beggars among them, many people have developed a temper and only want to accept help from others. Even if they have work to do, it would still be cheating. It’s probably useless.”
“I’m here only to take a look. If I can use it, I must make a good selection.” Now that Bu Xian Luo is gradually becoming more stable and reopening Ni Yun Fang, we will make silver every day. It was time to find a way to nurture their own men and set up a new workshop and teahouse in other places.
Mu Yunyao handed over the matter to Liu Liang and then went to do the rest without worries. When dusk arrived, Liu Liang replied back and forth, “Miss, we’ve already found out where the beggar you were talking about is staying. Along with the young girl who spoke to you today, she’s also from Ci You Bureau.”
Mu Yunyao was a little surprised. “Ci You Bureau?”
“Yes, that is the place specially used to adopt the lonely elders and young children in Jingling City. That young girl is called Cai Qing, and the child you spoke with is called Nan’er, who arrived outside the courtyard a few days ago. Cai Qing had even learned embroidery needle techniques, but she only learned half of it. A child in Ci You Bureau got into an accident, and she went back to look after the child, so she got delayed.”
“Interesting. Let’s take a look first.”
“Mistress, do you need people? I have already recruited some people. If you are needed, feel free to tell me.”
Mu Yunyao was slightly surprised. She didn’t ask any further after giving him the money. She didn’t expect Liu Liang to find someone available in such a short time. “You can trust them?”
“Absolutely.” He nodded.
Seeing his determined appearance, Mu Yunyao suddenly asked, “Liu Liang, speaking of which, I still don’t know your real name? What did you do before?”
The reason she could believe in Liu Liang’s character is because she had seen him by Jin Wang’s side in her previous life. Moreover, he had been loyal to Jin Wang from the beginning to the end. But, whether in the past or the present, she was totally ignorant about his history.
Liu Liang suddenly stiffened and unexpectedly kneeled down in front of Mu Yunyao. “I don’t remember. But please rest assured that I will never betray you, Mistress.”
Seeing his big reaction, Mu Yunyao, who had initially asked casually, suddenly had some thoughts in her heart. She carefully examined him with a cold gaze, “If I didn’t believe you, I wouldn’t have given my family life and mine in your hands. Get up. If you’re unwilling to say it, why bother orchestrate yourself not to remember?”
Liu Liang is still kneeling on the ground, with a firm and stubborn look on his face.
Mu Yunyao’s forehead creased, and a hint of anger instantly filled her heart. “What? Are you not even willing to listen to my orders?”
Liu Liang quickly looked up with fear in his eyes. “Mistress, I didn’t mean it that way. It’s just....”
“Okay, do not doubt the use of others, and it’s not like you’ve been following me for a long time. I would have chased you away long ago if I didn’t trust you. I was just casually asking. But it looks like you’ve got something in your mind.”
Liu Liang needed to improve at words. Now that Mu Yunyao had said it like this, he didn’t know how to answer it. Looking at his wooden appearance, Mu Yunyao smiled helplessly in her heart. She already knew this person’s appearance, so why should she be angry at him: “Get up. If you don’t want to say it, then I won’t ask. Since you have someone who can use it, help me look at Steward Qin’s movements. In a few days, he’ll probably send people to other places to collect fresh leaves to make tea. I must understand some things but can’t completely let them go.”
Although she and Yue Wang were working together, they might end up enemies someday. It was better to be on guard against them.
“Yes, Mistress.”
“Let your people be more careful. They’d rather loosen up their surveillance than let anyone find out.”
“Please be at ease, Mistress. I will definitely give them a good warning.”
“Mm, you can leave.”
After Liu Liang left, Mu Yunyao raised her head and thought momentarily. Then, she slightly relaxed the space between her eyebrows: Currently, Liu Liang is trustworthy. I only hope that he can always be like this.
The following morning, Mu Yunyao went to Jin Xiu Garden again. Thinking of the child at the entrance, she made a detour to the main entrance. At the door, the child called Nan’er was indeed there. When he saw her, he revealed a look of hesitation. “Greetings, Miss.”
“Your sister isn’t here today, but do you want to come with me to the garden to eat some snacks?” Mu Yunyao saw that he was thin. But his eyes were bright, and she seemed to like him a little.
When Nan’er heard this, his eyes lit up. After hesitating, he shook his head and said, “Many thanks, Young Miss. But my elder sister said we couldn’t accept a favor without merit. I don’t do anything for Miss, so I can’t eat your food.” Not accepting a reward without work? This child is fascinating.
this kid is soooo cute!!!
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