The concubines, beauties, and palace maids all bought the soap and left happily.
Zhu Zhen's box of soap was almost sold out, and there were only a few pieces left.
After all, the princes were thin-skinned and could not squeeze past those concubines, beauties, and maids.
Therefore, the Sixth Prince, the Seventh Prince, Zhu Zi, and the Fifth Prince, Zhu He, were last.
"Sixth brother, my mother also wants to buy one.”
Zhu Xiong handed over three taels of silver.
Zhu Rong was two years younger than Zhu Zhen. He was quite sturdy and was a young boy.
Zhu Zi, who was beside him, was even younger. This kid was very beautiful.
Zhu Zhen smiled awkwardly. They were all brothers, and he couldn't bear to accept Seventh Brother's silver.
He didn't want to accept it. Making soap required money. He couldn't work for nothing.
After thinking for a while, Zhu Zhen took two pieces of soap and handed them to his seventh brother, Zhu Xi, and eighth brother, Zhu Zi.
At the same time, he quietly took the silver from Zhu Xiong's hand.
"Seventh brother, eighth brother, you don't have to be so polite with sixth brother."”
"Originally, Sixth Brother didn't want your money, but you know that materials need money to buy. I still owe him money for the materials.”
"I'll only charge you for the materials. Take the two pieces of soap.”
When the two little brothers heard this, they were instantly moved.
The seventh Zhu Xi patted his chest and said firmly,""Sixth Brother, I heard that you're going to act in the martial arts competition. Seventh Brother is willing to be your pawn and beat up those generals for you!”
Zhu Zhen, the Eighth Brother, was also very loyal. He hugged Zhu Zhen and said," Sixth Brother, I'll go cheer for you!”
Zhu Zhen's conscience was slightly uneasy. He coughed lightly and said,"Okay, Sixth Brother will remember your kindness. When Sixth Brother wins, I'll treat you to roast chicken and good wine!”
Old Seventh and Old Eighth immediately revealed a look of anticipation. They couldn't wait for Zhu Zhen to quickly perform the martial arts so that they could quickly eat the roast chicken.
The brotherhood between the brothers was so deep that Guo Huifei, who was waiting at the side, became impatient.
"Old Seventh and Old Eighth, hurry back after buying the soap. Don't make your mother wait.”
Only then did Old Seventh and Old Eighth reluctantly bid farewell and leave.
Bookworm Fifth Brother, Zhu Xi, came forward." Sixth Brother, I want to borrow a few books from you. You happen to have soap. My mother likes it very much. Give me a piece!”
Zhu Zhen saw that he was empty-handed, so he put back one of the two bars of soap.
"Fifth Brother, here you go."
The fifth brother, Zhu Xi, chuckled and took it." Sixth Brother, you're the best to Fifth Brother. Then I'll go to your study to get the books. You do what you need to do, don't worry about me."”
This bookworm fifth brother was really not polite at all. Zhu Zhen felt his teeth ache!
After sending most of the people away, only the two Noble Concubines Guo were left.
Guo Huifei was not in a hurry and rushed over first. When she saw that there were still five pieces of soap, a smile appeared on her face.
"Sixth Brother, there are five pieces of soap left. I want three!”
As he spoke, he was about to take out some silver.
Guo Ningfei was unhappy and rushed forward.
"Wait, Sister Hui Fei, why do you want three pieces?”
"I was here first. Of course, I want three pieces!”Guo Huifei blushed.
Seeing that the two Imperial Concubines were about to start fighting, Zhu Zhen hurriedly said,""Two niangniang, don't worry. There are still good things.”
As he said that, he walked into the workshop and took out another piece of soap. However, this soap was obviously of better quality and had a stronger fragrance than the previous one.
"This is a soap made from top-grade spices. It's a hundred times better than the ones just now.”
When they saw the soap, the two Imperial Concubines 'eyes widened.
"I want this piece!" The two Imperial Concubines said in unison.
It was another battle of equals.
However, Guo Hui Fei soon realized that Guo Ning Fei didn't bring much silver and immediately became confident.
He hurriedly took out some silver from his purse and stuffed it into Zhu Zhen's hands.
"Sixth brother, here are 25 silver taels, one piece of top-grade scented soap, and two pieces of ordinary soap.”
"Here, I paid first. I'll take it away!”
Without any explanation, she picked up the soap and left.
Before he left, he didn't forget to glance at Guo Ningfei." Sister Ningfei, you can't buy good things with this bit of silver. Come early next time."”
Guo Ningfei didn't bring much silver with her, so she gritted her teeth in anger.
"Sixth Brother, no matter what, you have to refine another piece of soap made from top-grade spices for me. In addition, I want these three ordinary ones as well.”
"I'll get the servants to retrieve the silver now!”
Guo Ningfei obviously didn't want to be outdone by Guo Huifei, so she immediately sent her personal maid back to retrieve the silver.
Zhu Zhen revealed a troubled expression and gritted his teeth.""Alright, actually I still have a piece of soap made from top-grade spices. That is for my mother. Since Concubine Ning likes it, I will sell it to you.”
Then, he walked into the workshop and took out a piece of soap made from top-notch spices.
Guo Ningfei looked at him and smiled again.
"Yes, Sixth Brother is so considerate. If there's anything good in the future, I'll definitely think of you.”
Zhu Zhen smiled and said,"Thank you, Concubine Ning."”
Hu Chongfei greeted her with a smile," Sister Consort Ning, there's no hurry. Sit and wait."”
Guo Ningfei was afraid that Zhu Zhen would change his mind, so she put the soap made of top-grade spices and the other three soaps into the brocade box she had brought.
Then, she walked to Hu Chongfei's side and sat down with a smile, chatting with her.
Not long after, Guo Ningfei's personal maid came back with a drunk looking man.
This person was Guo Ningfei's brother, Guo Decheng.
"Third Brother, why are you here?"
Guo Ningfei asked.
Guo Decheng reeked of alcohol." I was looking for you. I heard that you were in Concubine Chong's palace, so I rushed over.”
Guo Ningfei rolled her eyes at him and complained,"His Majesty is really too much. Did he ask you to enter the palace to drink with him again?”
"Look at you. You're so drunk, but you don't know how to drink less.”
Guo Decheng laughed and said,"His Majesty was happy today. He said something about the Saint Child being a thousand-li steed, so I accompanied him to drink a few more cups."”
"Got it. I'll buy some soap first. After I'm done, I'll get someone to send you back."”
Guo Decheng was even more pleased. He took out two gold ingots and handed them to Guo Ningfei.
"Sister, here you go."
"Tonight, His Majesty bestowed me with a large gold ingot.”
"He told me to keep it a secret and not let anyone find out. Guess what happened?”
"I stuffed the gold ingot into my shoe. Before I left the palace, I was discovered by the guards guarding the door.”
"If you insist that I stole the gold ingots in the palace, I can only come back and seek justice from His Majesty.”
"Your Majesty, you really made me come back and forth for nothing. In the end, you even called me a drunkard!”
Guo Ningfei handed the gold ingots to Zhu Zhen." Sixth brother, are these two gold ingots enough?”
Zhu Zhen's eyes lit up. He took it and weighed it in his hand. It was two taels of gold.
The imperial court stipulated that one tael of gold ingot could be exchanged for four taels of silver.
However, Zhu Zhen often mingled in the market and knew that one tael of gold ingot could be exchanged for six to seven taels of silver.
Two gold ingots were worth four taels of gold, which was worth at least 24 taels of silver.
This was a good deal.
"It's enough, thank you Concubine Ning."”
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