allendalepharm Chapter 89 Ways to Make Money
Chapter 89 Ways to Make Money
Chapter 89 Ways to Make Money
Sheng Hong felt somewhat displeased. Although Zhuang Xuejiu was not one to refuse such requests, he still needed to ask first, as it was a matter of basic respect.
Secondly, they agreed too readily. In the Wang family's view, it was a very simple matter and didn't count as a favor.
According to his idea, he should pretend to be hesitant and say that he should ask Zhuang Xuejiu after he arrives in the capital, and then give him a reply.
In this way, the Wang family would owe him a favor.
Don't be fooled by the fact that the Wang family is his in-laws; they've helped him a lot over the years.
That's precisely why we need to do the Wang family a favor.
Since Madam Wang had already spoken, Sheng Hong couldn't say much more. He could only smile and say, "Scholar Zhuang loves teaching and nurturing people. You'er is intelligent, so I think he won't refuse."
"Why don't you let Zhuo'er go too, sir?" Madam Feng suggested.
Wang Zhuo is in Luoyang, but it's not as good as having him by your side.
Feng had never heard of Zhuang Xuejiu before, but hearing her husband's high praise for him, she became interested.
"Zhuo'er is not young anymore, and the subjects she studies are different. If they all study together, how will Scholar Zhuang teach them?"
Wang Min shook his head and said, "Moreover, the county examination is about to begin, and Zhuo'er should be coming to the capital in a few days to wait for the county examination."
Upon hearing this, Madam Feng had no choice but to give up.
Sheng Hong breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this; he was truly afraid that the Wang family would send Wang Zhuo there as well.
His main purpose in inviting Zhuang Xuejiu was to teach Sheng Changbai.
The others were just incidental, and as long as it didn't affect Sheng Changbai's studies, it didn't matter.
However, as Wang Min said, there are significant differences in their knowledge due to their age.
At that time, it will be difficult for Zhuang Xuejiu to teach both at the same time, as he will have to divide his attention to teach Wang Zhuo.
This would delay the teaching of Sheng Changbai.
Sheng Hong immediately changed the subject, saying, "I heard that You-ge'er is going to become a disciple of Scholar Hai. I wonder when the apprenticeship banquet will be held?"
"There are only nine days left until the day of the apprenticeship ceremony, but Scholar Hai doesn't plan to hold a grand event. He intends to invite a few close friends to attend," Wang Min said with a smile.
"That's a pity," Sheng Hong said disappointedly.
Since the Hai family didn't plan on holding a big celebration, it wasn't appropriate for him, as their uncle, to go along.
"Alright, you kids don't need to stay here so long. You-ge'er, take your cousins out for a walk. It's their first time visiting the Wang family's old house," Old Mrs. Wang said with a smile.
"Yes."
Wang You and Sheng Changbai bowed to Rulan and then withdrew.
"Sister Mu, have you missed me?"
As soon as they stepped out of the hall, Rulan smiled and pinched Mu Jie'er's cheek.
"Hmm~"
Mu Jie'er pushed Ru Lan's hand away and asked, "Why didn't Sister Ming Lan come?"
If the little girl hadn't been afraid of her grandmother, she would have asked the question right there in the hall.
"You heartless bastard! I even prepared a gift for you, and all you remember is your sixth sister," Rulan said irritably.
"I've also prepared gifts for you and Sister Minglan," Mu Jie'er said.
"Yeah?"
Rulan was delighted upon hearing this and said, "What gift? If I'm satisfied, I'll forgive you."
"I'll take you to see it."
As Mu Jie'er spoke, she pulled Ru Lan toward the main courtyard.
"Big brother, cousin, Mu-jie and I have gone."
Although Rulan has a carefree personality, she still knows basic manners. She pulled Mu Jie'er back and turned to bow to Sheng Changbai and Wang You.
"Um.
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Wang You nodded. With a maidservant following him, he wasn't worried that the two of them would cause any trouble.
After the two left, Wang You looked at Sheng Changbai and smiled, "Last time I went to Yangzhou, my cousin took me out for a trip. How about I take my cousin out for a stroll today?"
Although I didn't stay in Bianjing for long, I became quite familiar with some of the places.
"Bianjing is too big. We won't have enough fun if we go out now. Zhonghuai invited me to tour the capital tomorrow. Why don't you come along, cousin?" Sheng Changbai said.
Wang You's expression remained unchanged upon hearing this, and he nodded, saying, "Alright, let's go together then."
Upon hearing this, Sheng Changbai smiled slightly. Previously in Yangzhou, Wang You and Gu Tingye had a somewhat unpleasant falling out.
One was his good friend, and the other was his cousin; he didn't want their relationship to become too strained.
Since Wang You agreed to go on a trip together, it means that his anger has subsided.
"Before Zhong Huai—"
"Cousin, no need to explain, I understand."
Wang You interrupted Sheng Changbai with a smile.
He certainly didn't forgive Gu Tingye, or rather, it's not a question of whether he forgave him or not.
They hadn't known each other for very long at the time, so their relationship wasn't particularly close.
However, Wang You did overreact at the time.
For Gu Tingye, it's practically instinctive to do everything with a bit of calculation in mind.
Of course, Wang You did not agree with Gu Tingye's approach.
In his heart, he still believed that Gu Tingye was not worth getting to know well.
But Gu Tingye is a very important person.
After all, Zhao Zongquan's succession to the throne was largely due to him.
If it weren't for Gu Tingye, Zhao Zongquan, given his personality, would never have come to the capital.
Besides Qi Heng, there was also Qi Heng. If it weren't for him, Prince Yong would not have been able to take action against Rong Feiyan.
Whether or not to help Prince Yong is still undecided for Wang You; it depends on whether Zhao Sheng is worth his help.
Before a decision is made, Gu Tingye and Qi Heng, who in a sense determine who will inherit the throne, should maintain a certain level of contact.
"That's good."
Seeing Wang You smiling, Sheng Changbai also smiled.
"Would you like to sit in my study for a while?"
Wang You smiled and said, "I borrowed quite a few books from the Hai family. Cousin, you can take a look and see if there are any you like."
"I've long heard that the Hai family has a large collection of books, I must take a good look at them," Sheng Changbai said happily.
The next morning, after having breakfast, Wang You took Shi Tou and set off by car.
Although Bianjing was very safe, it was too prosperous and the streets were crowded with people.
When traveling, carrying a stone makes me feel safer.
Upon arriving at Zhouqiao by carriage, Wang You dismounted and looked around.
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The place he and Sheng Changbai agreed to meet yesterday was Zhouqiao.
"Bright Moon over Zhou Bridge" is one of the eight scenic spots of Bianliang. On moonlit nights, the singing and dancing in the brothels on both sides of the river are endless, and people flock to the bridge to view the moon.
It's daytime now, so we can't see such a magnificent sight.
After looking around for a while, Wang You did not see Sheng Changbai and Gu Tingye. He stood on the Zhou Bridge, admiring the scenery of the Bian River.
"Stone, have you sent your brother's letter yet?" Wang You asked.
After thinking for a long time, he decided to use his brother and sister-in-law, Shi Tou, to help him make money.
They might not be able to manage other businesses well, but a business that combines their own professions shouldn't be too difficult for them.
What Wang You wants to do is to run an ancient version of courier services.
The Song Dynasty had a courier service, known as "dipu" or "shengpu," primarily responsible for delivering official documents. This service was divided into foot delivery and…
There are three types: horse courier and express courier.
Carrying items on behalf of private individuals is more of a side activity, so its effectiveness is hard to guarantee.
Just like last year when Wang You was in Beijing, Feng sent him a letter, but it only arrived after he left Beijing, so he never received it.
For transporting large quantities of goods, one can hire a security escort agency, but for small items or letters, only the imperial courier service can be used.
Not only is there no guarantee of timeliness, but if it's really lost, then it's lost.
If the resources of some boats running on the canal are integrated, it is entirely possible to create a courier service along the canal.