Mingmen Family

Chapter 303

Ye Yaming and Ye Hongsheng are preparing for the opening of the new teahouse.

It is still the old rule, on the day of the opening of the new teahouse, invite the big customers of the Ye family to drink tea for free.

The capital is different from Lin'an, there are many dignitaries, and there are many high-status women.Therefore, the area of ​​the incense collection hall in the capital is twice as large as that in Lin'an City, and it was specially built at a high price.

The location of this garden is also a bit remote, and running water was specially drawn in to make it look like a garden in the south of the Yangtze River.The garden is divided into front and back yards. There is a hall in the front yard where dozens of people can drink tea together, and there are private rooms where several men and women can drink tea together.

The backyard is divided into two halves from the middle, one half is called Jixiangyuan, which is a teahouse for women; the other half is called Jixiangxuan, which is a teahouse for men.

Lu Guanyi said to Ye Yaming: "Tomorrow, Chuyang and I will also help entertain the guests."

Chuyang is Qi Ji's character.

Ye Yaming was surprised: "You guys are going too? Is it bad?"

This business is a partnership, with shares owned by Lu Guanyi and Qi Ji, and the crown prince stands behind him.Although this matter cannot be hidden from the emperor, it is not suitable for publicity.

So Lu Guanyi and Qi Ji had been hiding behind the scenes.

For this opening, even though Lu Guanyi and Qi Ji were both in Beijing, Ye Yaming and Ye Hongsheng never thought about letting them come out to entertain guests.

"Aren't I your husband? This teahouse is opened by your family. I'm here to help my father-in-law and wife entertain everyone, shouldn't I?"

Ye Yaming glanced at him: "He will make fun of you."

She was born in a family of tea merchants, and Jixianglou is the property of the Ye family, which is something that everyone in the capital knows.Now that the Ye family has opened a new teahouse, even if she becomes the wife of Xuanwu Hou Shizi, it is normal for her to entertain everyone.

After all, in the capital, whether it is a princess or a wife of an aristocratic family, they have to take care of the dowry.Opening a shop and inviting everyone to sit in the shop and support her business is a normal operation, and everyone doesn't think it is a matter of self-deprecation.

But men are different.Especially the imperial court officials who personally take care of household affairs will be regarded as not doing their job properly, degrading their status and degrading themselves, and will be ridiculed by others.

Lu Guanyi waved his hand: "Don't be afraid. This business is originally a partnership between us. If Chuyang and I are not in the capital, let's talk about it. Now that we are in the capital, there are still excuses to come forward. Naturally, we can't stand by and watch."

After a pause, he continued: "Besides, I didn't have enough status in the past, and many people only knew their names but didn't know them. It's also good to have a chance to get to know each other now."

Ye Yaming agrees with this point.

Although Lu Guanyi is not keen on power, there is no harm in contacting more people and making more friends.Many friends have many paths.When you encounter difficulties, someone can say a word for you, and it may save your life.

Ye Yaming sent someone to bring news to Ye Hongsheng.

The next day, she and Lu Guanyi went to the teahouse.

Since yesterday, the big maids beside Ye Yaming have become Ziyuan and Qingzhi.Bai Rui and Lu E followed Xu Zan to the teahouse early this morning, and conducted the final inspection with the stewards of the teahouse Zhang Tao and Wenxiu.

Zhang Tao is Lu Guanyi's manager, in his 40s.Wenxiu is a steward from the Qi family, and she is in her 30s.Both of them turned out to be the second shopkeepers in the shops of Lu's and Qi's. They were smart and capable. They had seen the world, knew the news of the capital, and knew many noble people by face.

The Fragrance Hall is a place full of rich and powerful people, so it needs this kind of mature, stable and exquisite person to preside over it.The young people Ye Yaming trained could not take on such a big task.

When Ye Yaming arrived, not only Zhang Tao, Wen Xiu, Xu Zan, Bai Rui, and Lu E were waiting for her in the hall, but Ye Hongsheng was also present.

"Father, you're here so early?" Ye Yaming hastily stepped forward to say hello.

"Father-in-law." Lu Guanyi also clasped his fists in salute.

Seeing Lu Guanyi, Ye Hongsheng was very surprised: "Why is Zimo here?"

He glanced at his daughter, with a clear smile on his face: "Okay, since Ming'er has been delivered, you can go back."

"No, father-in-law, I'm here to greet guests today." Lu Guanyi repeated what he said to Ye Yaming at home.

Ye Hongsheng glanced at Ye Yaming and saw that his daughter just smiled and didn't object, so he naturally wouldn't have any objections.

Moreover, Lu Guanyi's willingness to come showed that he felt sorry for Ye Yaming, and he didn't want his wife and father-in-law to work outside while sitting idle at home.Ye Hongsheng was too happy, how could he refuse?

"You mean, Chuyang will come again later?"

"Correct."

"Then I'll trouble you today. It's just the opening today, and everyone who comes here is here to support us. We have to say hello. It won't be necessary in the future." Ye Hongsheng said with a smile.

Seeing that Weng and his son-in-law had finished exchanging greetings, Zhang Tao and Wenxiu stepped forward to salute.

Ye Yaming raised his hand, nodded to the two and said with a smile, "Boss Zhang and Wen have worked hard."

Wenxiu hurriedly said: "It's not hard work, it's our honor that Madam can entrust such an important teahouse to me."

She is a servant of the Qi mansion, and was originally a maid beside Mrs. Qi.Because of his cleverness and ability, he was promoted to be in charge, and was gradually sent out to take care of the business and became the second shopkeeper.

For people like them, in addition to the generous monthly money, the master's family will also grant her offspring citizenship, allowing her children to become free, in exchange for her lifelong service to the master.

But after being transferred here, Ye Yaming also gave her a commission in addition to the monthly allowance.That is, the better the business of this teahouse, the more money she gets.It energized her.

Needless to say Zhang Tao.This teahouse was jointly opened by Shi Zi and Shi Zi's wife, and his family held two-thirds of the shares.As the shopkeeper of the Lu family, he naturally had to do his best for the teahouse.

Ye Yaming asked Xu Zan, Bai Rui and Lu E: "I've checked everything, is there any problem?"

The three nodded: "No problem."

"It is not only necessary to check the furnishings of the houses and the tea and tea sets, but also the fences by the pond and the condition of the ground on the steps." Ye Yaming said to Wenxiu and Zhang Tao, "When the teahouse staff arrives every day, They must be checked by someone, and unknown powders and food are not allowed on their bodies, and dangerous items such as knives, weapons and needles are not allowed."

"The people we come and go here are all people who can shake the capital by stomping their feet. Once someone bribes the servants of the teahouse to attack them, we will be in a state of eternal doom. So I want to emphasize this again and again. Shopkeeper Zhang and Shopkeeper Wen can understand, right?"

"Understand, understand." Zhang Tao said, "The villain knows the seriousness of the matter. Madam reminded me correctly, the villain will be vigilant every day and carefully check the safety issues."

Ye Yaming attaches great importance to safety issues. This teahouse is managed by Lu Guanyi and Qi Ji's two shopkeepers, but she sent two men and two women over in yesterday's assignment.

　Added an update today, there will be more tomorrow, and the third update will be later.Continue to ask for a monthly ticket
　　
　
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