It was already dark, but there was still a room with lights on in the palace. There was a person in the room writing something in front of a case, and rubbing his thighs from time to time. At this time, a person walked in from outside the room, holding a

He was carrying a tray with a bowl of tea and a plate of refreshments.

"Is this what that boy made?" the man who was writing asked after hearing the words and looking at the tray.

"Yes, Your Majesty." The man holding the tray placed the tea and refreshments on the side of the case and replied.

"Well, it tastes good. Cheng'an, how do you think this kid came up with the idea of ​​making tea in this way?"

"I really don't know about this villain, but according to the servants of Anding County Duke's Mansion, it was taught by gods while the Duke was in coma." The man named Cheng'an replied.

"Fairy? It's interesting. Have you figured out how to make it?"

"Your Majesty, not yet. Duke Anding has done a good job keeping secrets. This tea has been on the market for two months, but no one knows how to make it. Do you need to ask him for it in your Majesty's name?"

"Forget it, after all, I am also a grandfather, so I don't want to try to make money for my grandson. I am going to spend the night in this palace tonight. You can go and make the lights brighter."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Just when Zhao Weiji's business was gradually reaching its peak, a series of his activities also attracted the attention of someone. This person was none other than the current emperor, his uncle Zhao Guangyi. However, Zhao Weiji himself still had some doubts about this.

Nothing is known.

In a blink of an eye, it was early April in the first year of Yongxi. On this day, Zhao Weiji was discussing with Zhao Xin and Zhao Wu in the store whether to open another store in the east of the city, because the business of this store was really booming and it had already exceeded the carrying capacity of the store. This

At that time, Zhao Weiji saw an acquaintance walking into the store.

"Oh, isn't this the landlord? Haven't you already paid four months' rent in advance? It's not the day to pay the rent yet, right? Or are you here to give me some new advice? I'd like to listen to the landlord." Zhao Weiji saw it.

It was Chai Yu who walked into the store. He remembered the cold reception he had received because of his unlucky surname and identity, and he unconsciously teased her.

"Let's go. Can't I come and have a cup of tea? The landlord won't accept you? Your first cup is free, right?" Chai Yu couldn't help but feel a little angry when he heard this guy making fun of himself.

"The free thing is a small tasting cup." Zhao Weiji explained.

"It doesn't matter if it's a small cup or not, give me a cup first. I've been wandering outside all morning and I'm thirsty."

Immediately, the waiter in the store brought a tasting cup to Chai Yu. Since he might really be thirsty, Chai Yu drank up the tea in one gulp.

"This cup is too small. Give me a bigger cup, and give me a plate of your refreshments."

"Lord Landlord, this second cup and refreshments will cost money." As soon as Zhao Weiji finished speaking, Chai Yu glared at him fiercely. So he could only say: "Okay, okay, how can you accept the landlord's inspection today?"

The money is here, this meal is free." After saying this, he turned to look at Chai Yu and saw that she was still staring at him, so he could only say: "The tea and refreshments are the best."

Chai Yu finally looked back with satisfaction and began to look at the decoration of the store.

After a while, tea and refreshments were placed in front of Chai Yu, and Chai Yu began to taste the rumored delicacy.

It turned out that Chai Yu had heard about the reputation of this tea shop a long time ago. She originally thought it was just a small business that the county official was doing when he was free, but unexpectedly it shocked the whole Bianjing. Some friends around her had already come here to taste it.

After that, it was agreed upon, and she was recommended to come. But she was a bit thin-skinned. She had already broken up the relationship with Zhao Weiji last time, so she really didn't have the nerve to come.

Chai Yu originally ran a silk business, and her business was okay at first, but recently her competitors suddenly launched new products, which were also very popular. In addition, her business was not as big as others, so these things are good.

She was even more crowded and it was hard to breathe. No, today she came out to investigate the enemy's situation. It happened that Zhao Weiji's tea shop was nearby, and it was just around noon. Chai Yu, who was thirsty and hungry, could not resist the temptation of delicious food.

He walked in with a face.

Watching Chai Yu taste the food carefully, the ladylike way of eating made Zhao Weiji feel a little cute, and he couldn't help but start talking to Chai Yu again: "Lord Landlord, can the taste still enter your mouth?"

"Well, it's very good." Chai Yu, who had just answered Zhao Weiji, felt that he shouldn't be so cordial, so he said again: "None of your business."

Zhao Weiji, who was choked, was not angry and continued to ask: "It doesn't look like the landlord came to the store to inspect. It looks like he has been around for a long time and just came in by the way. What is the landlord doing around here?

? Buying silk? Or buying rouge? It doesn’t look like it. Isn’t this still empty-handed? Could it be that I didn’t see anything that suits my heart?”

"My natural beauty does not require rouge and gouache, and my family is also in the silk and satin business, so we don't need the coarse linen and thread here." For some reason, Chai Yu always had the involuntary desire to compete with Zhao Weiji.

Zhao Weiji couldn't help but smile after hearing this. What Chai Yu said was indeed true. She has beautiful appearance and a well-proportioned figure. Although she feels less than sixteen years old, she has not missed any area that should be developed. What's more, she has a kind of

She has a lotus-like temperament. She really does not need rouge and gouache to set it off. In addition, the fabrics and textures used in her clothes are first-class, but the colors are very elegant. Generally speaking, the silks and satins on the market are not very popular.

Maybe the use of such good materials to dye it in such a color means that the fabric is custom-made or homemade, which basically confirms that she owns a silk and satin shop.

"Then what did the landlord do here today? Is it possible? I understand. Recently, the silk and satin shop next door has launched several new varieties. The colors and textures are different from the previous ones, and they are also sold at reasonable prices.

Okay. But the property next door doesn’t seem to be your property, right? Are you here to spy on the enemy?”

"Uh..." Chai Yu, who was guessed by Zhao Weiji, was a little stunned for a moment, but after thinking about it, he decisively changed his mind and simply admitted Zhao Weiji's guess: "Yes, I am here to investigate the enemy's situation.

.Do you have any comments?”

"Of course I have no opinion, but I am a neighbor of that store. I can provide some information."

"Who needs your help?" Chai Yu felt warm when he heard that Zhao Weiji could provide information, but he was still very stern.

"Then I won't say anything anymore." Zhao Weiji heard that Chai Yu was still very arrogant and decided to tease her.

Upon hearing that Zhao Weiji was not going to say anything anymore, Chai Yu panicked a little, so he could only say in a low voice: "You'd better say it."

"What did you say?" Zhao Weiji was still teasing her.

Chai Yu could only raise his voice and said, "You'd better say it."

"That's right, my ears are too bad, and the voice is too small for me to hear." Seeing that the purpose of teasing Chai Yu had been achieved, Zhao Weiji was ready to give up, and then said: "Three people are launching next door.

There are three colors of satin, which are white that is somewhat similar to coral, pink blue with a hint of pink in the blue, and pink like peach. And it seems that they have also improved the weaving and dyeing methods, both in texture and color, than before.

There has been great progress. Compared with the previous ones, these satins are tighter and smoother, and the color is more beautiful. It seems that they are not easy to fade.”

It has to be said that the information provided by Zhao Weiji was indeed of great help to Chai Yu. After all, Chai Yu was the enemy's boss, and the other party's people also knew her. It was really impossible to enter the store to conduct actual investigation, but Zhao Weiji was different. Although

He didn't actually go to the silk and satin shop next door to see or touch it, but he couldn't resist the fact that female customers who bought new silk and satin from next door came to drink tea every day. He could gather enough information by listening to the chats of these women.

Seeing that Zhao Weiji seemed to know something about the new silk fabrics next door, and he seemed to be good at business, Chai Yu wanted to ask Zhao Weiji if he had any identity countermeasures. Anyway, he was already embarrassed, so he didn't care to ask again:

"The new variety next door really had a big impact on me. Do you have any countermeasures?"

"Countermeasures..." Zhao Weiji thought for a while, and then said to Chai Yu: "First you have to answer a few questions for me."

"Okay, just ask."

“Can you develop new colorways in a short period of time?”

Chai Yu shook his head.

"Then can you improve weaving and dyeing technology in a short time?"

Chai Yu shook his head again.

After getting such an answer from Chai Yu, Zhao Weiji couldn't help but said with some worry: "Well, this is probably going to be difficult. After you develop new colors and new weaving and dyeing techniques, I guess a fixed pattern has already been formed next door.

Repeat customers, unless your new technology and new color can surpass the next door by a large margin. However, by then the current weaving and dyeing technology next door has basically taken shape, and the cost will drop a lot. By then, there can still be a price war there.

You can retain a lot of customers with your advantages, but you still can’t completely turn over.”

"Isn't there no chance? I'm already out of breath because of the squeeze. How can I still have time and spare money to develop new colors and weaving and dyeing technologies?" Chai Yu couldn't help but become a little anxious after hearing Zhao Weiji's words.

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"Don't be so pessimistic. I didn't say you will definitely go bankrupt. You have other options. Let me ask you, who usually buys your silk?"

"It's usually for rich people, and even poor people can't afford it." Although Chai Yu didn't understand the purpose of Zhao Weiji's question, he still answered honestly.

"What if you could find an alternative material that poor people could afford?"

"What other materials? You mean hemp? Even the poor can afford hemp, but it's not easy to wear. Only the poor will buy it. You can't make money." Diesel said anxiously.

"When I tell you it's numb, I'm talking about a new material that is comfortable to wear but has low production cost."

"Where do you want me to find this kind of material?" Chai Yu already had the urge to hit someone at this time.

"You don't have to look for it. This kind of material is far away and right before your eyes." Then he pointed to the flower on the counter.

"What is this?" Chai Yu was completely confused now.
Chapter completed!