At the end of the lychee season, the appearance of lychee ice ignited the family's determination to fight against Qiuhuhu.
I just didn't expect that people in the imperial city would also be interested.
But after most of his brothers left, Jiang Sheng couldn't hide even if he wanted to.
"Master, please give us an idea, should we sell the ice or not?" Miao Zhaoying said anxiously, "Everyone is still waiting at Jiuzhenfang."
Jiang Sheng's face turned pale, "Sell, of course."
But how to sell it, whether to charge money, and whether there will be any disadvantages are all worthy of discussion.
As a beggar who has been wandering for many years, he grew up wallowing in the mire. He has met all kinds of people and suffered big and small losses, but he has never interacted with people from the Imperial City.
It would be a lie to say that she is not panicking, but she is the owner and must remain calm. "Aunt Miao will go back to serve tea first, and then tell him that it will take some time to transport the lychee ice. I will arrange manpower immediately."
Daya and her daughter seemed to have found their backbone and returned to Jiuzhenfang tremblingly.
Jiang Sheng took a deep breath, turned around, and looked at Chang Yan, who had a strange look on his face.
"Fifth brother, I have to go to Jiuzhenfang." She asked in a low voice, "Are you staying at home, or are you going with me?"
This seems to be a question, but it is actually full of expectations.
After all, she is a little girl, facing the superior people of the imperial city, she will always feel timid in her heart.
I think they have seen all the county magistrates, governors and ministers along the way, including this one.
Chang Yan's expression slowly returned to his natural expression. He held his sister's hand and tried to comfort her, "Don't be afraid. Fifth brother is here. Fifth brother will accompany you."
Jiang Sheng nodded seriously.
The brother and sister got on the carriage, first went to Baishuishui Workshop to get two plates of lychee ice, then rushed to Jiuzhenfang and jumped out of the carriage one after another.
I don't know if it was a coincidence or not, but the entire pastry shop was empty except for the man who was said to be from the imperial city, sitting in the center, followed by his unsmiling attendants.
He looked young, wearing pure black clothes, and had a strange aura about him. He looked like Jiang Chenghuan's arrogance, but also a little more untouchable.
If they met on the roadside, Jiang Sheng would definitely run away.
But when people came to Jiuzhenfang to buy things, she could only go in and put down the tightly wrapped ice.
"The boss is here." Miao Zhaoying turned her back and winked, "This is the adult who is here to buy lychee ice."
"I've met you, sir." The etiquette Jiang Sheng learned at the Jiang family came in handy.
It's a long banquet, and everyone bows to the side, just like they learned secretly.
The man in black raised his head, revealing a fair and smooth face and an inconspicuous Adam's apple, "Are you the owner of Jiuzhenfang?"
"Yes, yes." Jiang Sheng swallowed.
Since entering Fengjing, she has mostly dealt with ordinary people. The Jiang family is a bit more noble, but they can be said to be amiable and easy to get along with.
For the first time, Jiang Sheng felt the oppression of noble people, the pride in his bones, and the pressure of superiority.
"How do you make lychee ice?" The man in black spoke again, his tone casual, "What's the harm?"
It was clear that he was not displeased or angry, or even raised his voice, but he was filled with an intimidating aura.
Jiang Sheng was so suppressed that he couldn't breathe. He opened his mouth several times but swallowed it back because he was afraid of saying the wrong thing.
But it’s okay not to answer.
Seeing that the man in black was about to raise his eyebrows, Chang Yan took a step forward, held his sister's hand again, and gave her warmth and strength.
Don't be afraid, you have a brother, you are not alone.
If the eldest brother were here, he would be neither humble nor overbearing and answer calmly.
If the second brother is here, no matter how scared he is, he can handle it calmly and calmly.
As their sister, she can't be too bad.
Jiang Sheng pursed her lips and breathed finally evenly, "Sir, it's made with lychee meat and cheese and osmanthus honey. Eating too much may cause diarrhea."
Someone said "Puff" and quickly returned to calm.
The man in black nodded, "Price."
"Forty taels per plate." Jiang Sheng thought for a while, "Sir, if you want two plates, just give me seventy taels."
After all, he is from the Imperial City.
Whether it is to maintain this customer base or to show goodwill, giving up a little profit will do more good than harm to Jiuzhenfang.
This time the man in black really smiled. I don't know if he was laughing at Jiang Sheng's little thoughts or because he was satisfied with the price of the lychee ice.
Soon he stood up, threw out seventy taels of grain silver, checked the lychee ice again, and left.
Jiang Sheng craned his neck to look and made sure that the group of people had disappeared in the direction of the Imperial City. Then he took a long breath and said, "I don't know if selling lychee ice to the Imperial City is a good thing or a bad thing."
Maybe both.
The advantage is that it expands the market for lychees and suppresses the Liao family's lychees.
The disadvantage is that opportunities are often followed by dangers, and the imperial city is full of beings they cannot afford to offend.
"Don't worry." Chang Yan comforted her, "It'll be okay."
Jiang Sheng nodded dubiously and stayed in Jiuzhenfang until closing time before going back to the small courtyard.
In order not to make their brothers worried, the brother and sister discussed and decided not to talk about the litchi incident today.
It's just that the siblings have always been honest with each other. It's not natural for them to conceal their guilty conscience for the first time.
Even Wen Zhiyun's words would scare Jiang Sheng.
"What's wrong with you, sister?" Doctor Wen was confused, "Are you too worried about your second brother? Or is there something wrong with your business?"
Jiang Sheng was speechless.
She is not good at lying. Even the fourth brother can tell that something is wrong. If she really confronts the eldest brother, her secret will be revealed in a minute.
"Fifth brother, let's tell the truth." Jiang Sheng struggled hard, "before the Imperial College is over."
Chang Yan glanced at the sky subconsciously and frowned slightly.
They are used to using the time when their eldest brother returns to determine whether to leave school.
But in fact, it had just passed the time for the Imperial Academy to go to school, but Xu Mo hadn't shown up yet.
He is a very punctual brother, he will be back after school, and he will notify his family in advance on the rare occasions when he socializes with friends.
Could it be that he encountered difficulties in the Imperial College?
Chang Yan frowned slightly and walked to the door in a few steps. He only saw other Imperial College students returning home, but not the upright and gentle Xu Mo.
"Wait another half-quarter of an hour." He glanced at the sky again, "If the eldest brother hasn't come back yet, we have to go look for him."
Jiang Sheng and Wen Zhiyun were so shocked that they even forgot about Jiuzhenfang.
No matter what Binglizhi will bring, it will be a matter for the future. The safety of their eldest brother is the top priority.
After waiting for another half-quarter of an hour, there was still no sign of Xu Mo Qingjun.
Chang Yan clenched his fists and said, "Let's go to the Imperial College."
