Allure of a Country Maiden
Chapter 1169 - 1166_1

Chapter 1169: Chapter 1166_1

The Chapter title is incorrect, it should be Chapter 1166.

Zhu Yan knew that Xiao’er was not the kind of person who liked ostentation. Her main courtyard only had three people in service - Yang Liu, Yang Mei and Xiao Fuzi. Other servants were not allowed in except when they were cleaning the courtyard.

Especially the main house, no one but Yang Liu and Yang Mei were allowed to step in without permission.

"No, the Princess has another plan." Seeing Zhu Yan arrive, Yang Liu quickly brought her to the flower hall and informed Xiao’er.

Xiao’er was told Zhu Yan had arrived, so she had the wet nurse bring the child and went to the flower hall together.

Xiao’er signaled the wet nurse to put the child in the flower hall and then retreated. Then she said to Zhu Yan, "Sister-in-law, you also put the child on the bed and let them play by themselves."

Zhu Yan wasn’t shy, she placed her child on the crib and gave him a rattle to play with.

"Xiao’er, why did you buy so many servants?"

"I plan to open a spice workshop in Zezhou. Strictly speaking, it’s a cosmetics and skincare workshop. Now I’m buying some people to teach them how to extract the essence from various spices and make them into cosmetics and skincare products."

"The cosmetics and skincare products from the beauty salon?"

"No, the new ones I’ve researched. I plan to establish a specific brand. The skincare and cosmetics of the beauty salon are exclusively for the beauty salon, and they will not be exclusively sold in other shops in the future." The people who are willing to spend silver on beauty salons are either wealthy or noble. Naturally, the products there are different from those sold outside. If they could be bought outside, it would inevitably affect the business of the beauty salon.

The cosmetics Xiao’er is making this time include both high-end and popular products, mainly popular products, so that the sales volume can be large.

While it might earn less, the volume will be high; this the principle of small profit but quick turnover.

In the future, with the improvement of living standards, many people will buy skincare products that cost a hundred or so coins.

Xiao’er needs to make her cosmetics brand known when everyone has the purchasing power, making everyone yearn to own skincare and cosmetics from this brand.

"Cosmetics? Nangong Country is famously known for their spices, so opening a cosmetics workshop is just right. I came this time to ask you about this. I plan to do some business in Zezhou. Besides silk, I also want to do something else, but I don’t know what to do."

Xiao’er thought of an idea after listening to this, "Sister-in-law, wait, I’ll discuss this matter with you in a moment!"

Then Xiao’er called Yang Liu and asked her to invite the Fifth Princess, Du Yijin, to come over, saying that there was an important matter to discuss.

Before Yang Liu had a chance to notify them, the two came on their own.

"Do you guys have telepathy? How did you know I was looking for you?" Seeing such a coincidence, Xiao’er couldn’t help but tease.

"What do you need us for? We only visit Sanbao Hall when we have business to discuss!" the Fifth Princess said.

"What’s the matter with you?" Xiao’er asked after hearing this.

"Now that Second Young Master Shen has taken office in Zezhou, Nangong Country is famous for its prosperous land. Now many women want to have a share of the pie there, so we came to ask for your business advice!" Du Yijin said.

"That’s a real heart-to-heart! I’m also asking you about this! Now in Zezhou, all kinds of shops are needed, especially grain stores, grocery stores, cloth shops, clinics, pharmacies, etc. These shops are all closed. Are you interested in starting a business?"

"These are all necessities for people’s lives. Is someone causing trouble behind the scenes?" The Fifth Princess, being a member of the royal family, immediately smelled the scent of a conspiracy.

"Indeed, the grain stores, grocery stores, cloth shops, clinics, and pharmacies, etc. in Zezhou that are essential for people’s daily life, are not open for business. Many people want to buy things but have nowhere to buy; those who want to see a doctor and get medicine also can’t find a place. After a long time, this could pose a threat to our dynasty."

Xiao’er calmed down and felt that it was understandable for others to do this, because those businessmen were living good lives under the rule of the Nangong Emperor. After they took over Nangong Country, those rich businessmen were worried about hard times in the future, so it was understandable if they were reluctant!

Moreover, since ancient times, officials and businessmen often colluded together. Now that the dynasty has changed, the backup for businessmen has naturally disappeared, so it’s natural that they wouldn’t find it as convenient as before, so it’s only natural that they wouldn’t be happy.

However, everyone has their own standpoint and mission. Since ancient times, it’s been the survival of the fittest. If they lose, they must submit to the rule. If they insist on opposing the new dynasty, the dynasty would have to take measures!

In fact, when Xiao’er discussed with Jinghao that day, they also talked about the issue of rich businessmen.

Zezhou has many local rich businessmen involved in all walks of life. At the beginning, Xiao’er was worried that if too many people from Minze Country went to open shops, it would ignite resistance from local businessmen, which would cause chaos. However, she didn’t expect such a situation to happen so soon!

They could have originally used a conciliatory policy to appease the situation, but since Di Shaowei and Shangguan Xuanjun both mentioned this in their letters, it indicates that appeasement has failed, so measures must be taken!

Those people insist on doing this, and the ones who lose out are still them. Do they think there are no businessmen in Minze Country?

By just opening her own chain of supermarkets and pharmacies there, a large part of the people’s livelihood problems can be solved!

It was only because she was considering resistance from the local businessmen that she was slow to handle this.

The initial plan was to build a cosmetics workshop first.

But it doesn’t have to be this way now!

They need to give those rich businessmen a warning from the beginning!

Without the rich businessmen of Nangong Country, their people from Minze Country would be even more delighted!

Since ancient times, when any emperor of any dynasty conquered a city, to avoid trouble, they carry out a massacre!

They now accept surrendering civilians because the Emperor is merciful!

But this comes with great risk! With a little carelessness, all their efforts could be in vain!

Why not make money when there’s money to be made? They are not fools! Since the businessmen of Nangong Country do not open their businesses, then they can send people over there!

This is also a good opportunity to warn the counties that will be conquered next!

"Since the shops there are not open, I will open a cloth shop! I just so happen to have a large weaving mill in the south, so it’s convenient to ship goods!" Zhu Yan said after hearing this.

"I will open a grain shop! There’s a lot of grain produced from the southern territory every year." Du Yijin also spoke up at this point.

The fief of Prince An was once located in the prosperous southern region. Although there are no more fiefs now, there are still many industries and villas in that area! It’s also close, so it’s convenient to transport grain!

"You guys took all the places I wanted to open. What should I open then? I don’t understand pharmacies and clinics!" The Fifth Princess said rather innocently after listening to the two of them.

"Open a grocery store!" The two of them said in unison.

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