Life always required some extraordinary encounters, even if this kind of opportunity usually passed by you without you noticing it.
For example, Kaneizai had received a rather special commission. The client needed to buy a piece of flat glass that was eight feet long and five feet wide.
From this commission alone, there was nothing special about it. The glass screen at the door of Jianmeizhai was about this big.
However, this customer had offered a high price of 2,000 taels of silver at one go, indicating that he wanted the goods within three days.
The shopkeeper of Jianmeizhai reported to Jia Lian. Jia Lian was currently adding fragrance to his red sleeves and shamelessly reading under the service of Ping 'er and the others. He agreed without thinking and arranged for Jia Yizhao to cook.
After all, there were no technical barriers to this type of super-large glass. At most, the scrap rate would be higher, but compared to the almost negligible cost, it was acceptable to scrap 95%.
The transaction went very smoothly. Not long after, Jia Lian received two thousand taels of silver.
Jia Lian, who was in a good mood, immediately distributed silver to everyone in Flower Branch Alley.
Even Man 'er and the other two got ten taels.
"What credit do they have?" she spat. Was it worth so much? Man 'er, what do you think?"
His eyes were fixed on the silver ingot in her hand.
Man 'er held the silver tightly. After thinking for a while, she did not dare to disobey Sister Phoenix's words, so she reluctantly stretched out her hand.
With Man 'er as an example, Ping' er, Su 'er, Heng' er, and the others all had to return the money to Feng Jie.
Fortunately, Jia Lian reacted quickly and placed a gold ingot worth ten taels in her hand." You are also a wealthy man with a dowry that is even more than the Rong Mansion's treasury. Why are you so narrow-minded about the little money of the girls?"”
Sister Feng rolled her eyes at Jia Lian." I'm afraid that you'll be unfair with your rewards and punishments. Jia Yi and the others only got ten taels. They didn't even leave the house, so they also got ten taels." If he didn't let others know, he wouldn't be able to do his job properly in the future.”
Jia Lian asked them to keep the silver and smiled,"There is a difference between inside and outside. What's there to compare? Besides, I taught my servant girl to keep my pocket money in case of emergencies. What are they gossiping about?”
"I didn't know you had pocket money, did I?" Sister Phoenix mocked. You make it sound like I've taken away your usage and become a glutton that can only enter but not leave? Even the grass in this courtyard belongs to you. Why do you need to rest and cover yourself like this?”
As she spoke, tears welled up in her eyes." It's fine if people gossip about me outside, saying that I'm deducting silver and lending money for interest, but even you say so. Who should I tell about my grievances?”
This was the first time Jia Lian saw Sister Feng cry.
She was a person who would retaliate tenfold when she was wronged, but now she showed her weak side.
"Feng 'er, what happened? Who made you angry? Is it First Madam or Second Madam?"
Jia Lian asked, his heart aching as he hugged her.
"Don't talk nonsense." Sister Feng wiped her tears and smiled. Why would Second Mistress make me angry?"
So that was Lady Wang?
Jia Lian wanted to ask again, but Sister Feng said impatiently,"Forget it, it's just a few women who aren't afraid of death. They're already half-dead.”
Jia Lian laughed and said,"It's better to chase all these women out!" Without them fanning the flames, our family will definitely be much quieter and more peaceful.”
"I'd like to do that, but I'm just a Second Grandmother who looks good on the outside but is suffering on the inside. I'm not a real housekeeper's wife." How can you let me do whatever I want?"
Jia Lian consoled him," Bear with it for two years. When we earn money, we'll buy a big house too. You'll be the wife, and you can call the wind and call the rain. You can beat whoever you want and scold whoever you want! Whoever dared to disobey him would be hung up and beaten up!”
Sister Phoenix's face flushed red. I'm not that kind of person! Don't mock me!"
Jia Lian's days were ordinary, and he only asked Xing 'er to run a few times to Flower Branch Alley. Recently, there were always people coming and going around the house to inquire about the news. It was estimated that some people had already learned about the news inside.
Everyone who needed to know knew.
Everyone was waiting. It was impossible for the Jia family to monopolize such a big business. They had to share some of the profits.
Jia Lian was also waiting. The more calm he was, the more he could take the initiative.
Jiang Taigong fishing, willing to take the bait.
However, the fish that Jia Lian hung up this time was somewhat beyond his imagination.
In Rongxi Hall, Dai Quan, the eunuch in charge of the Great Ming Palace, had a smile on his face." We have many years of friendship with your residence, and we are even old friends with En Hou. Now that he has this illness, it is truly sad. Fortunately, the emperor was grateful for the kindness of the ancestors and asked me to give him some medicine.”
Jia Zheng hurriedly bowed." The Emperor's grace is vast and mighty. This subject's entire family is indescribably grateful. Eunuch, please go inside and have some tea."”
Using tea was synonymous with hard work.
Dai Quan smiled and refused." I'm not in a hurry. I still have something to do. I need Brother Lian to make a trip!"”
Jia Zheng and Jia Lian jumped in fright, not knowing what kind of omen this was.
Jia Lian thought carefully. He shouldn't have committed any crimes. At most, he had earned some silver.
"May I ask what I can do for you, Eunuch?”
Dai Quan shook his head." Brother Lian, you don't have to ask. Just follow us."”
Jia Zheng concealed the panic in his heart." Eunuch?”
However, Dai Quan ignored Jia Zheng and said to Jia Lian with a smile,"Shall we go?"
Jia Lian didn't know what was good for him, so he could only grit his teeth and follow,"Eunuch, please leave first?"
Dai Quan nodded slightly and left without even taking a seat.
When they were out of the second door, Jia Lian cupped his hands and said,"Eunuch, you have worked hard!"”He held a few tickets in his hand and passed them to Dai Quan without batting an eyelid.
Dai Quan received it skillfully and kept it in his sleeve without leaving a trace. He felt the size and thickness, and was not afraid that it would cost more than a thousand taels.
"Brother Lian, I've always seen you as someone who can do great things!"”
He put his hand on Jia Lian's shoulder." We're all brothers, there's no need to be like this."”
She rejected him verbally, but she had no intention of backing out.
Thus, Jia Lian trailed behind him by half a step and followed him step by step.
When they got into the carriage, Dai Quan asked,"Brother Lian, do you remember that someone went to your Jianmeizhai to order a glass mirror that was eight feet long and five feet wide?”
Jia Lian nodded." Because I needed it urgently, I just handed it over a few days ago."”
"Do you know who ordered the glass?" Dai Quan asked with a smile.”
How could Jia Lian guess?
"Could it be father-in-law? If it really is what Gonggong wants, how would I dare to accept your silver? When we return to the residence later, I will return the silver to you.”
Dai Quan shook his head." Brother Lian, you've misunderstood. Why do we need such a big piece of glass? There was no place to show off! Instead, you're bringing trouble to our family!"
He smiled and said,""There's no harm in telling you now. This was all caused by the Construction Division of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. A large glass mirror was originally imported from the southern Guangdong customs and was kept in the Construction Division for the Longevity Festival next month. Unfortunately, on that day, when they were gambling in the Construction Department, they accidentally broke a corner of the glass and caused a big disaster. Therefore, in order to escape the punishment of the Emperor, these people came up with the idea of replacing the dead with the dead. They bought a side from your shop to make up for it. This way, everyone will be fine."
Jia Lian listened quietly, still unable to hear the connection between this and calling him into the palace?
Dai Quan continued," The people from the Construction Division have good intentions. However, they didn't expect that the glass you made was smoother and more transparent than the ones they usually bought. The Emperor liked it very much and asked about it. They didn't dare to hide it anymore and could only tell the Emperor everything. The emperor has just issued an edict to summon you to the palace to speak in front of the emperor.”
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