The ultimate rebirth of the abandoned woman

Chapter 476 Xiao Hui's Secret

"This, this is..."

Xiao Nan couldn't believe his eyes.

I saw Xiao Hui holding a small bronze mirror with a handle in her hand. The workmanship of the bronze mirror is very exquisite, and the patterns on the back are amazing and gorgeous.

However, this is not what surprised Xiao Nan, what really surprised Xiao Nan was the two manufacturing techniques of this mirror.

The first is the pattern on the back of the bronze mirror, which Xiao Nan can clearly see. This kind of craftsmanship should have been introduced to the Central Plains in the Yuan Dynasty, which is commonly known as cloisonne.

Xiao Nan can be sure that in the current Tang Dynasty, there is absolutely no such craft.

Of course, it cannot be ruled out that some colleagues who traveled across the country deliberately went to Greece, and then brought this craft back to Middle Earth in advance.

But, this is too unscientific. In the ancient times when transportation was basically based on walking, running such a long distance just to get a cloisonné? !
The second thing that surprised Xiao Nan was the material of the mirror itself. The extremely clear lens inlaid on the exquisite enamel carcass was not a traditional bronze mirror, but a modern flat mirror.

Xiao Nan knew that the plane mirror was made out of glass, but the coating on the back was not so easy to handle.Therefore, even if the time traveler burned the glass out, the mirror has never been successfully made.

Xiao Nan also wanted to get the mirror out. After all, it is a profitable product. Thinking about the sensation when the mirror first appeared in Europe, the price of a mirror was as high as 15 francs, and the mirror-making process even became a state secret. .

It's a pity that Xiao Nan didn't study science and engineering, although she knew that the main reason why mirrors formed images was because of the coating on the back.But what kind of coating and how to apply it to the glass, she didn't know anything.

And among the materials that Xiao Qi gave her, there was no recipe for making glass or mirrors. (Xiaoqi complained: Come on, don’t you read online novels? Some writers nowadays are more professional than Du Niang!)
In addition, Xiao Nan's goal in this life is not to become the world's richest man or a strong woman. She already has enough property in her hands, and the loss of a mirror workshop will not affect her much.

Therefore, the mirror project was shelved.

Later, Xiao Nan heard that Cui Wei was developing a telescope. At that time, she was still thinking that it would be great if Cui Wei could 'invent' the mirror in one go.

However, Cui Wei told Xiao Nan with the facts that she did not study science and engineering, or that she was not careful enough when reading novels. When encountering a time traveler engaged in the industrial revolution, she would skip the professional introduction and just read the plot.

Neither of the two traversers could make a mirror, and Wang Youan has a very wide network of contacts in the business circle. According to the information he collected, Xiao Nan is convinced that there is no glass mirror in Datang.

Two crafts that did not exist in this world appeared together, how could Xiao Nan not be surprised, how could he not be shocked?

She couldn't help muttering in her heart: Could it be that Xiao Hui was also time-traveled, and this colleague just studied science and engineering, or is familiar with all kinds of professional knowledge necessary for time-traveling?

Seeing Xiao Nan in a daze, Xiao Hui seemed to be fascinated by the things in her hands, she was quite proud and proud—what happened to the princess?I took out a small gadget at random, and it shocked her.

No power, no wealth, nothing important in her eyes, she has the 'Qibao' bestowed by God, which is enough to disdain everyone.

Xiao Nan guessed again and again, but still didn't get it right. Xiao Hui was neither transmigrated nor reborn. She just got a 'strange treasure' that didn't belong to this world by chance.

Relying on the 'Qibao', Xiao Hui evaded concubine Ji's calculations several times, and then thoroughly cleaned up those restless women.

Then 'Qibao' helped her recuperate her body, gave birth to a son, opened a shop, and won her husband's heart. Until now, she has complete children, a prosperous family business, and a harmonious husband and wife.

And she also transformed from a shy, inferior, and weak doormat into a confident and elegant lady.

Thanks to Qibao's blessing, Xiao Hui finally transformed into a gorgeous butterfly. Not to mention Xiao Nan was surprised by her change, even her own brother was also very surprised.

If she hadn't clearly revealed the little secret that only the siblings knew, Xiao Bo would have suspected that she was possessed by some lonely ghost.

Xiao Hui was proud, but her face didn't show. She handed the mirror to Xiao Nan, and introduced: "This is an enamel bronze mirror, which was passed down from the Western Regions. In the entire Tang Dynasty, only I have it here."

Xiao Nan held the handle and turned the mirror lightly. When he saw the exquisite pattern on the back, he couldn't help touching it with his hands. Well, it is indeed cloisonné enamel, and the craftsmanship is exquisite. It is definitely not a work that is still in the early stages of development. .

You must know that even Greece, the birthplace of enamel craftsmanship, the level of craftsmanship at this time is only elementary.

This thing should be an antique work of later generations.

Xiao Nan watched intently, but Xiao Hui misunderstood it, thinking that Xiao Nan liked this mirror so much that he couldn't put it down.

With a slight smile, Xiao Hui said generously: "Qiao Mu, how about this thing? Hehe, if you like it, just accept it. You can play with it yourself or reward others."

Xiao Nan's eyelids twitched, hey, what he said actually seemed a bit superior.

Xiao Hui noticed it immediately, she felt she had slipped her tongue, and took out a delicate moon-white frosted glass bottle from her sleeve pocket as if to cover it up, "And this, hehe, this is face cream, which is better than ordinary face cream on the market. "

While talking, Xiao Hui unscrewed the lid and showed the paste inside to Xiao Nan: "Smell it, doesn't it taste good?!"

Xiao Nan put down the bronze mirror calmly, took the glass bottle, and twitched his nose slightly, a smell of future generations' cosmetics adulterated with chemical raw materials poured into his nose.

Is this something that is only available in later generations?

Could it be that Xiao Hui brought T treasure with her?
Well, Xiao Nan admits that her idea is a bit nonsensical, even if this time and space has been pierced into a sieve, then she must have met too many transmigrators.

In fact, although Xiao Nan didn't fully guess it, he was not far from the truth.

Slightly nodding, Xiao Nan praised: "It's really good, sister, is this what you want to sell in your shop?"

Xiao Hui peeked at Xiao Nan's expression, and saw that she didn't really blame herself, so she secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and kept reminding herself in her heart, don't get carried away.

"Yes, there are other gadgets, most of which are not available in the East and West markets,"

Xiao Hui took out the rhetoric she had said N times, "Back then, in Dongshi, my hometown, I met a Hu merchant from the Western Regions. Because he had just arrived in Zhongtu, he was not familiar with our local customs, so he caused some trouble. I looked so pitiful, so I took Aye's post and pleaded for him.

Although that man is a barbarian from a barren land (a certain writer: Tang people are proud, that is the real kingdom of heaven), but he is also a man who knows good and bad. He is grateful for my kindness and will come from the Western Regions. Send me some of the goods.I saw that these little things seemed inconspicuous, but they were extremely novel, so I..."

According to Xiao Hui's statement, the Hu businessman gave her a lot of novelties in return for his kindness. It happened that Xiao Hui also wanted to open a grocery store, so he put those things in the store for sale.

Unexpectedly, the things were very popular as soon as they were displayed. Seeing this, Xiao Hui negotiated with Nahu merchants to do business together.Hu merchants provide the supply of goods, while Xiao Hui is in charge of store sales and daily affairs, and the two share [-]/[-].

Xiao Nan heard the rumor, whether it was true or not, and did not reply immediately, but pursed his lips and pondered.

Xiao Hui was not in a hurry, she held the teacup to taste the soup, and waited leisurely for Xiao Nan's reply.

After a full two cups of tea, Xiao Nan slowly said: "Well, sister, I can trust it, and I have a lot of shops in my hand. How about this, sister can go to Nanshi and Xinshi to have a look, If I spot a spot, I'll free it up."

Is this a promise? !
The corners of Xiao Hui's lips raised, and a slight smile appeared, "Okay, Qiao Mu's temperament is still so forthright. After I settle down, I'll go to the market, and I'll talk to you when I'm finished."

Xiao Nan nodded, and then refilled Xiao Hui with a cup of tea.

However, although she agreed to cooperate, she did not take the initiative to mention investment and share, which made Xiao Hui a little uncertain.

After sorting out her thoughts for a while, Xiao Hui tentatively said, "As for how to cooperate, what's your idea?"

Xiao Nan was lowering her head to peel the fruit. After hearing this, she didn't care too much, and without raising her head, she said flatly: "Everything is arranged by sister."

Xiao Hui choked for a moment, she thought that Xiao Nan would actively cooperate with her after seeing these strange things, but in the end, she didn't expect him to show a lack of interest.

Did Xiao Nan really not care, or did he deliberately pretend in front of her?
Xiao Hui gritted her teeth secretly, and said with a smile, "Qiao Mu trusts me so much, then I can't treat you badly."

But I complained silently in my heart, hum, let you pretend, when the dividends are paid at the end of the year, I see if you can still be as 'indifferent' as you are now.

However, because Xiao Hui is not yet optimistic about the specific shop, and it is not easy to discuss the detailed share right now, Xiao Hui made an appointment with Xiao Nan, and after a few days she has a decision, and she will come to her to formally sign the contract.

At noon, Xiao Nan warmly entertained Xiao Hui's mother and son for lunch.

In the afternoon, Cui Youbo, who got the news, asked for leave from the yamen and rushed over to meet the guests.

And Xiao Hui's husband also rushed to Cui's house with Xiao Bo.

After greeting each other, Xiao Bo and his two sisters-in-law went to the study to drink tea and chat, while Xiao Hui followed Xiao Nan to the nursery to see the quadruplets.

It wasn't until dusk that Xiao Hui and his wife left with their children.

Sitting in the carriage, Xiao Hui couldn't bear the smile she had been holding all day. She rubbed the center of her eyebrows tiredly, and called her confidant lady in charge to inquire about the affairs of the new house.

The lady was eloquent, and she reported clearly one by one about the cleaning and arrangement of the new house.

In the end, the lady replied: "My lady, my wife has already bought all the porcelain and lacquerware you want. Only the gold and silverware, but it's a bit embarrassing——"

The imperial court has a regulation that people are not allowed to use gold and silverware if they are less than a certain official rank or title, otherwise it will be over the system.

And merchants are not allowed to buy and sell gold and silver utensils, of course, jewelry and the like are not included.

Xiao Hui frowned, and said displeasedly: "He came to Beijing a month in advance, and he can't even do this little thing well?"

Lacking gold and silverware, how could she make a deal with 'Qibao'? !
PS: Second update, thank you Su Su'er for your reward and Little Pink.What secret does Xiao Hui have, have you guessed it? (*^__^*) Hee hee...

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