The concubine doesn't fall in love, but crazy critics insist on holding her responsible

Chapter 32 Seizing the Qi and Attacking the Heart
Another late night, Lin Zhiyu tossed and turned without sleep. Listening to the footsteps getting closer and closer outside the house, Lin Zhiyu opened her eyes.

As soon as the visitor entered the door, Lin Zhiyu stood up and ordered: "Run Shu, bring me my notebook of words."

"Yes."

Runshu found the book of words that Lin Zhiyu had not finished reading last night and handed it over, "Miss, I have prepared a soothing tea for you. You can drink a bowl and then read it."

Lin Zhiyu lay on the bed, flipping through the pages of the book, "Leave it there and let it dry for a while before I drink."

Runshu stood aside, waiting and guarding.

Lin Zhiyu's eyes fell on the page of the book, and he seemed to be immersed in the sentimental love between the scholar and the official lady and could not escape.

I don't know how long ago.

"Go to sleep, I will put out the light myself."

Just like the previous few days, Runshu didn't notice anything strange, so he responded and left.

As soon as Run Shu left, Lin Zhiyu threw the storybook aside.

She walked to the door and listened for a while to make sure no one was there. She opened the window and poured most of the soothing tea into the trees outside the window, leaving some at the bottom of the bowl to pretend it was leftover.

Then he pulled out a stack of account books from the secret cabinet under the bed. There were several letters in the account books, one of which was from the grocery store owner Song.

The letter reported to her the results of the past few days, and the rest was filled with words of gratitude and instructions for the next step.

Facts have proved that Lin Zhiyu's method of selling at reduced prices is effective. On the third day after the price reduction, the single-day sales bottomed out and began to surge.

Boss Song said in his letter that he had been so busy in recent days that not only he, but also the boys in the shop couldn't even drink. They were hungry all day and only found some free time at night to write a letter.

The words in the letter are direct and the handwriting is bold and bold. You don't need to think about it to know how happy Boss Song is.

The situation in the first few days was just as Boss Song expected. Some buyers came to inquire about the authenticity of the price reduction, while others came to wait and see. The latter came for several days in a row, but they refused to pay.

They are all waiting for the price to drop to the lowest possible price.

For three whole days, not a single tael of silver came into the shop. This situation made Boss Song as anxious as an ant on a hot pot. The thought of losing money made his heart bleed.

He packed his bags, counted his inventory, dismissed his servants, and planned to close the business as soon as the seventh day was over to minimize losses. He even began to think about how to borrow money from Lin Zhiyu to find his lost brother.

Who would have thought that early the next morning, the door of the shop would be crowded with people, a huge crowd of people.

What happened next was just as Lin Zhiyu had expected. The buyer didn't need to explain the sales at all. He went straight to the item he wanted to buy as soon as he arrived. It was extremely refreshing.

Boss Song didn't expect it at all. After reacting, he immediately followed Lin Zhiyu's instructions, stocked new goods, and started the next price reduction cycle.

As soon as the shop opens every day, in addition to loading goods, there is also a cashier. It is not at all the miserable scene of being empty and asking for help.

Listening to the buyer's words, Boss Song came back to his senses and understood the meaning behind Lin Zhiyu's price reduction strategy, and his heart was beating fast.

This is actually a method of seizing energy and attacking the mind in the art of war.

These buyers are greedy for cheap, but they also come here because they really have a need. The goods in the grocery store have been spotted by more than one buyer. They are all waiting to see, to see the price, and to see if the goods are still there.The quantity of the goods is limited. If he doesn't buy it at such a low price, what should he do if someone else buys it?
Therefore, as long as the price falls below psychological expectations, you can quickly buy it without waiting for the price to drop again.

Although one item earns less, the profit is small but quick turnover, and all the overstocked goods in the warehouse are sold. If you calculate it carefully, it is still a huge income.

Even without meeting him, Lin Zhiyu could guess how happy Boss Song was.

The letter was burned after being read. Lin Zhiyu took up a pen and wrote down the answers to Boss Song's questions. It wasn't until midnight that he yawned, hid the account book and fell asleep.

*
The lively New Year's Eve flies by in the blink of an eye. After the Lantern Festival, it's time to celebrate Mrs. Xie's eightieth birthday party.

Mrs. Xie has gone through two dynasties, and her sons and grandsons are all pillars of the country, especially General Lin and his son who have been stationed in the Western Region all year round. Due to the tight war in the Western Region, General Lin and his son are not allowed to return even if their birthday banquet is approaching. In order to express his meritorious service, the emperor gave a generous reward. He personally carried a golden plaque celebrating his birthday and ordered people to beat gongs and drums to send it off.

On the day of the birthday banquet, not only all the officials gathered together, but also the queen was present. Such an honor was rare among the imperial ladies.

The night before the birthday banquet, Pingxihou Mansion was decorated with lanterns and colorful lights everywhere.

In order to avoid mistakes on the second day, Shen ordered Lin Zhiyu to put on the clothes for the next day before going to bed. Lan Sheng was responsible for makeup and hair, and Run Shu was responsible for clothes and accessories.

Lan Sheng was gearing up and had already made preparations, expecting Lin Zhiyu to shine among all the official ladies the next day.

Runshu is much calmer in comparison, checking over and over again what he will use the next day, for fear of making the slightest mistake.

After putting on makeup and bun, Runshu came forward to change Lin Zhiyu's clothes.

As she was adjusting her clothes, Lin Zhiyu caught a glimpse of the bruise on Run Shu's wrist.

Runshu noticed something, and in panic he tried to pull up his sleeves to cover up, but Lin Zhiyu grabbed his wrist.

Lin Zhiyu looked up and down with a straight face, and his breath became colder and colder.

"Lansheng! Go get the snow skin cream."

Run Shu kept lowering his head and hunched his shoulders. When he heard the sound, he immediately stopped and said, "Miss, there is no need to spend so much money. My skin is rough and my flesh is thick. A few minor injuries will be healed in a few days."

But Lan Sheng had already run to get it, and Run Shu called several times but failed to call him back.

Lin Zhiyu pulled Runshu to sit down, "Runshu, Lansheng told me about your matter. Don't blame her for talking too much. I saw that you had been looking wrong these past two days and forced her to tell you. And she also I was worried about you, so I told me the truth."

Runshu shook his head and smiled bitterly, "I don't blame anyone. I belong to the young lady. The young lady has the right to know everything about the slave."

Lin Zhiyu took her hand and said, "Run Shu, do you know that I not only regard you and Lan Sheng as slaves? You have been by my side since you were seven years old. It has been almost ten years now. You and I are considered slaves." We grew up together, and although we are master and servant, we have always had a sisterly bond."

"Don't worry, I've sent people to deal with the money your brother was defrauded in his business. When the person who sent the money comes back later, and the IOU is torn up, the matter will be settled. No one will come to your house to cause trouble in the future. You don’t need to worry anymore.”

Runshu raised his head from the hot tears, his cheeks flushed, "Miss... I thank you so much, Miss! I will remember your great kindness for the rest of my life, and I will repay you in return!"

Before he finished speaking, he knelt down and knocked his forehead heavily on Lin Zhiyu's toes.

(End of this chapter)