The High Gate Mistress of Rebirth

Chapter 321 Two Motivated Brothers

After everyone left, Jing Shu couldn't help complaining about Li Ling again, and it wasn't until Ziyun came in to talk about the medicine store that Jing Shu revealed the fault.

It has been two or three months since Jingshu's pharmacy opened. Because it just opened, it has little influence in the market, so the business has been sluggish.

Ziyun replied to Jingshu: "Just now the shopkeeper Xu from the pharmacy came over and said that not only has there been no camp in the past half a month, but the shop has lost more than 200 taels of silver. It's winter and many people are suffering from typhoid fever. The common people came to buy medicine on credit, and shopkeeper Xu said that if things go on like this, they will definitely have to pay money again this month.”

Winter came early this year, and it was surprisingly cold. There were countless people in the market who were infected with typhoid fever.

After listening to Ziyun's words, Jingshu replied: "Go to our small warehouse and transfer 1000 taels of silver from the account to the pharmacy, and tell shopkeeper Xu that if there are people who suffer from cold and have no money to treat, our pharmacy will see a doctor for free." , and you only need to pay the cost price to get the medicine, and if the poor can’t even afford the cost price, they will be given the medicine for free as usual.”

When Ziyun heard this, she was stunned: "Ma'am, now we are only making compensation but not making money. If we do this, wouldn't we even lose our family fortune?"

Jingshu patiently explained to Ziyun: "The most important thing for us to do the pharmacy business is to win the hearts of the people. At present, several reputable pharmacies in Beijing have already been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. We have just started, and we must take the opportunity to win the hearts of the people. , Although it seems to be a bit of a loss at the moment, but after a long time, the common people have recognized our medicinal materials, and the business will start at that time."

Everything is difficult at the beginning. How can you say that you can make money in business? The pharmacy has just started, and accumulating a good reputation and popularity is the key.

After Ziyun took the order, Li Ling looked at Jingshu all the time and said, "I didn't realize that you just got into business, and you're pretty good at it."

Jing Shu replied with a smile: "Everything is the principle of integration. When I first took charge of the family, didn't I first have to win people's hearts, and then gradually reform and establish rules? This is the same principle in doing business. Stay on your feet, and you won’t have to worry about making money in the future.”

Li Ling had to admit that now this little wife was getting smarter and more capable, and sometimes even he had to admire her.

The two were chatting here, and they told the old lady to come in, saying that the old lady ordered Xiangwu to set up a meal in the banquet hall of Anxi Hall, and wanted the whole family to get together.

Now the eldest princess and Zhen Guogong are reconciled as before, and the three grandchildren have married and established businesses. The old lady comforted herself. In previous years, when winter came, she would feel uncomfortable. This year, she is very energetic and energetic. He called his children and grandchildren to gather together.

In the second half of the day, Jingshu Li Ling came to Anxi Hall, and the whole family was basically there, only the third girl who was always late and Li Xiang who was on duty had not yet arrived.

Seeing that Pingyang's complexion improved, the old lady still couldn't help exhorting her. Although Pingyang came from a noble background, she didn't show the slightest arrogance. Facing the old lady's ramblings, she didn't have a trace of impatience, and smiled. I agreed.

The old lady is very satisfied with her three granddaughters-in-law, and she is in a great mood every time she sees a few of them.

After a while, Li Xiang and the third girl also entered the banquet hall. Since Zhou Jin was questioned and exiled, the third girl has been in a bad mood, and when she entered the banquet hall, she sat down beside Jing Shu in a sullen mood.

When Li Xiang sat down next to Pingyang, the old lady couldn't help telling her little grandson, Pingyang smiled and replied to the old lady: "Grandmother, don't worry, my husband has always been careful and took care of me even more meticulously."

Seeing the love between the young couple, the old lady naturally comforted her heart.

In the past, Lord Zhen rarely paid attention to the affairs of the world. Since his reconciliation with the eldest princess was as good as before, he has also become interested in paying attention to his nephew's official career.

Lord Zhen Guo looked at Li Xian, and first praised and encouraged him: "I heard that Zidu is doing a very good job in the Ministry of Industry. Everyone knows about it.”

Li Xian said modestly: "Uncle's absurd praise, I just concentrate on doing my job well."

Lord Zhen said with relief: "Now Zidu has tempered his temperament. Compared with before, he is more calm and restrained."

As he said that, Duke Zhen looked at Li Ling again, and asked, "After inspecting the inspector of the city on the autumn day, the Holy Spirit, Long Yan is very happy. I heard that you will be appointed at the end of the year?"

Li Ling replied: "A while ago I had an audience with the Holy Majesty, and indeed I revealed this matter to me, but I refused."

When everyone heard this, their eyes all focused on Li Ling with doubts.

Li Ling explained: "Nowadays, the faction between the court and the middle party is intensifying. It may not be a good thing to be too prominent at this time."

Li Ling was calm and decisive, Duke Zhen was always at ease with the eldest son, he nodded upon hearing this, but didn't say anything.

Li Ling went on to say: "Although I declined this promotion, I handed over to the palace the papers for the canonization of Shu'er, which was approved yesterday."

A few years ago, the eighth princess was blinded by the "Golden Winged Slave", and Jing Shu was deprived of her imperial order. Now that these few years have passed, it is time to ask for her wife's title again.

When the female relatives heard the good news, they raised their glasses to congratulate Jing Shu. Li Ling hadn't revealed this to Jing Shu yet, and Jing Shu had just heard about it. He greeted everyone calmly.

Although Li Ling's face was cold, everyone in his family knew that he loved his wife very much. Duke Zhen was not surprised to see his son like this, so he looked at his younger son Li Xiang and said, "Brother Xiang is really promising now."

Li Xiang can't compare with his two older brothers. He has always had a non-competitive temperament. He has been used to being shrouded in the halo of his two outstanding brothers since he was a child. In the inner court, he is just a general of the same rank, and there is nothing worthy of praise in terms of errands.

Hearing his father's praise suddenly, Li Xiang frowned slightly, and looked at his father suspiciously.

Lord Zhen Guo glanced at his youngest son's ignorant face, and said, "Aren't you about to be promoted to Commander Zuoyi? What's the matter? Are you still hiding it from us?"

The elders had always been used to the excellence of Li Xian and Li Ling, and they were all surprised to hear that Li Xiang, who had always been unknown, had been promoted.

"Brother Xiang is really promising." After hearing the news, the old lady smiled into a flower, looking straight at her little grandson and said in relief.

"The third brother got married and became a father. He has really grown up and knows how to make progress."

"I never imagined that the third brother would be an official one day. I really want to see how he manages others."

"Third brother is good, work hard!"

Amidst the chatter among his family members, Li Xiang smiled awkwardly, and looked sideways at Pingyang.

(End of this chapter)