jdhmnovel Chapter 372 Flower Appreciation Banquet, Admiring the Splendor of the Flowers
Chapter 372 Flower Appreciation Banquet, Admiring the Splendor of the Flowers
Chapter 372 Flower Appreciation Banquet, Admiring the Splendor of the Flowers
Liuxiang Pavilion remains incredibly popular even after three days of operation.
The threshold was almost worn down by the nobles of the capital, and of course, some even sent their household stewardesses.
However, most of the wealthy women were still very interested in the experience rooms on the second floor, as they had heard that going there could even make them look a year younger.
Which matriarch of a large family wouldn't want to be younger? They have plenty of money, and if they could buy beauty with money, that would be such a good deal.
Wenbin and Li Mo were tallying the accounts, and in just three days, Liuxiang Pavilion's turnover exceeded ten thousand taels.
After deducting labor and costs, the net income can account for 70%, which is more than 7,000 taels.
"So much! That means we could make 70,000 taels in a month!"
Li Mo was shocked, and Ah Niu, who was helping to move the goods, exclaimed in amazement, "This is more profitable than robbery!"
"Pah! Pah! Pah! What are you saying!"
Wenbin was speechless at his two helpers. The young master trusted him and made him the manager of Liuxiang Pavilion, so he called Li Mo and A Niu along.
As for Wangchuan, we don't know his background, so we don't want him to get involved for now. For the time being, he can just do some errands at the Jiang residence.
However, Li Mo and A Niu are really not cut out for business; they are better suited to be guards. We still need to find other helpers.
Wenbin felt like he wished he had three heads and six arms to barely manage to keep up with the workload.
"These three days are the grand opening sale, and it also coincides with the eve of the Empress Dowager's flower appreciation banquet, so the noble ladies of the capital are naturally going all out to find the best things for themselves."
It should be noted that the families of fifth-rank officials in the capital city all had the opportunity to attend the flower-viewing banquet, although a family could only send a maximum of two people.
"Didn't you see how important those carriages parked in front of our shop this summer are? Once this flower-viewing feast is over, we won't be so busy."
When the topic of the flower-viewing banquet came up, Li Mo's eyelids twitched. He remembered the words he had overheard three days ago.
He really didn't mean to eavesdrop, and he admitted his mistake to his young master afterward, but the young master himself seemed to take it all in stride.
"You all go about your business. The young master is leaving the examination hall today, I'll go and greet him!"
Without waiting for Wenbin and Aniu's reply, Li Mo grabbed his sword and rushed out the door.
"Hey! Come back here! We want to go with the young master after he leaves the examination hall, but you're the most cunning one!"
Wenbin threw down his abacus and told the shop assistants to watch the shop. Aniu also put down his goods and chased after Wenbin.
Outside the examination hall, carriages were still blocking the road. Li Mo leaped over the gate of the examination hall in a few quick movements.
Before long, the gate of the examination hall creaked open, and the candidates, looking exhausted, came out one after another.
Li Mo had sharp eyesight and ignored the crowd of people, accurately locating his young master.
"Young Master!" The voice wasn't loud, but Jiang Xiaoqi heard it.
The exam basket in my hand was instantly taken away, and a hat was put on my head, just big enough to cover my face.
Jiang Xiaoqi didn't take off her hat and let Li Mo pull her out of the crowd.
Butler Wen had been eagerly anticipating this, and was somewhat surprised when he saw Li Mo.
"Young Master, please have some hot tea." Butler Wen handed over honey chrysanthemum tea.
"Let the young master get in the car first. He can drink in the car and go home sooner so he can get some rest."
Before Butler Wen and the others could react, Li Mo helped his young master into the carriage, lowered the curtain, and pulled it shut tightly.
"Alright, alright, we'll talk about it when we get back. Old Liu, hurry up and get on the train!"
Butler Wen already found it strange that his young master was wearing a hat, and now that Li Mo had suddenly appeared and was urging them to go back, it was even stranger.
It's not time to announce the results yet, so there can't be a situation where people are trying to find a son-in-law right after the results are announced, right?
When Wenbin and Aniu ran outside the examination hall, there was only one carriage left in the Jiang family's fleet.
At this moment, Wang Jue and Jiang Hao, who were the last to emerge, got into the carriage together, and the carriage was about to head back.
"Oh dear, I'm too late. Well, let's go back. Li Mo's lightness skill has improved again. You can't argue with that!"
Wenbin was a little out of breath, while Aniu acted as if nothing had happened, only frowning and cursing himself for being stupid.
Sigh~ I should have flown over too. I was just too loyal and ended up running with Wenbin on foot. Sigh~
After finishing the imperial examination, the Jiang family candidates finally got a good night's sleep.
As usual, Jiang Xiaoqi prepared a nourishing soup for everyone to replenish their bodies and restore their energy.
Now, no one in the Jiang family resists drinking the nourishing soup; they obediently drink every last drop.
To be honest, this tonic soup isn't bad at all, except that I drink a lot of it each time. It just makes me go to the toilet a few more times.
After a day of rest, everyone was eager to pick up their books again, even if they didn't know if they would make the list, they wanted to prepare in advance.
Seeing how engrossed everyone was, Jiang Xiaoqi naturally wouldn't stop them. Since they were both physically and mentally healthy, reading wouldn't hurt; at least it could reduce the incidence of Alzheimer's disease.
"Mingfei, are you really not going to go into hiding?"
Jiang Wenqing has not yet returned to the Tongzhou County Government Office. These past few days he has been staying at home eating and drinking, occasionally going out for a stroll and shopping.
Of course, he also met his good friend Huangfu Zhongwen and made a new friend, Qin Mucheng.
Huangfu Zhongwen learned from the two that the flower viewing banquet would be held the day after tomorrow, and that both of them would attend. He also secretly told Jiang Wenqing that he would take the opportunity to keep an eye on the Fourth Prince.
Jiang Wenqing expressed his gratitude again and presented him with some fine wine he had bought, as well as a set of valuable writing implements.
Of course, they didn't forget the young master of the Qin family either, and treated the two of them to a good meal, since they had both helped out.
"The imperial examination will be held in a few days, and I will need to prepare for it with my fellow clansmen."
"But……"
"No buts, Father. You should go back to Tongzhou. A local official who leaves his jurisdiction without cause can be punished by the Jingzhao Prefecture."
"Oh dear, I was just worried about you. Why can't you understand a loving father's heart? Humph, as expected, sons are never as considerate as daughters. Your older sisters have never been as thoughtful as me!"
Jiang Xiaoqi was about to speak again when Jiang Wenqing, feigning weakness, covered his ears and ran away.
Two days passed quickly, and the palace flower-viewing banquet, hosted by the Empress Dowager and co-organized by Princess Deqing, finally began.
In the capital, prominent officials, nobles, lords, and members of the imperial family lined up and parked their carriages outside the palace according to their rank.
Palace officials came out to lead people into the palace. Although there were many people, the scene was very orderly, which shows the strictness of the Empress Dowager's rule.
The banquet was adorned with a profusion of flowers; flowers that bloom in spring were here, as were flowers that are rarely seen in spring.
The flowers are delicate and beautiful, and bees and butterflies flit among them, busy as bees.
The noble ladies and noble gentlemen sat on opposite sides of the banquet, separated by a waterside pavilion.
The pavilion was decorated with gauze curtains and beaded curtains, creating a hazy, dreamlike beauty.
"Brother, look how beautiful these flowers are! Would you like to pick one?"
“A person who cherishes flowers will not pluck them, Third Brother, you are too rude.”
"Tch~ Such a hypocrite~"