Wealth and glory seek stability

Three thousand taels!

Jian Xi's mind was busy calculating.

With the monthly salary and bonus from the mansion, it was enough for her to buy a decent house.

She should be able to retire earlier in this life.

"Boss, if our husband wrote a book and I gave it to you directly, would you print and sell it?"

The shopkeeper stroked his goatee and said seriously, "That's not it. It also requires a story with twists and turns and smooth writing. If you have it, bring it to me first. If it passes my test, we will have to sign a contract and split the profits 50-50. From now on, his books can only be printed and distributed by our Moxiang Pavilion."

Jian Xi nodded. This is copyright and dividends. Ancient people were quite rigorous in doing business.

"It's natural."

As Jian Xi said this, she remembered that she didn't have a set of four treasures of the study yet, "Get me a set of four treasures of the study."

The shopkeeper was very leisurely one second, and then he took out four sets of samples from under the counter in a business-like manner. "These four sets are the four sets of study treasures launched by Moxiang Pavilion. They weigh one liang, three liang, five liang, and seven liang respectively. Which set would you like, Miss Jian Xi?"

Jian Xi:......

This scene seems familiar.

"So expensive?!"

“This is not expensive…” followed by a long introduction to its materials and functions.

Jian Xi couldn't hear a word and looked at several samples carefully.

The pens, ink, paper and inkstone that cost one tael of silver were all of the roughest quality. After considering for a long time, Jian Xi chose a set that cost three taels of silver.

Feel the thickness of the rice paper.

"Boss, we are running low on rice paper. Give me two more sheets."

Since you plan to write a book, just write it well. There is not much work to do in Magnolia Courtyard, so you have a lot of free time.

Jian Xi had thought about making money with the original owner's embroidery skills, but she just couldn't calm down.

Embroidery is indeed tiring for the eyes. Besides, everyone in a courtyard has their own duties, and it would be difficult for her to show off her embroidery skills.

You won’t have any free time in the future.

I haven’t seen Caixia doing embroidery when she is free every day. I heard that Dingxiang in the yard has so much work to do every day that she can’t even count it.

She didn't want to work so hard, there were no myopic glasses in ancient times.

This body, being young, cannot be overworked.

Suzhou embroidery is world-famous. The original owner's mother was one of the best embroiderers in the embroidery industry. She relied on selling embroidery to support Jian Yu's studies. She worked herself to death and was still busy making embroidery even when she was pregnant with the original owner's younger brother. She eventually died of dystocia during childbirth.

She doesn't want to live like this.

The shopkeeper packed up the things Jian Xi wanted and said, "A total of three taels and two cents of silver."

Jian Xi took out her small change from her purse.

No.

Heart hurts!

No wonder there are so few scholars. The four treasures of the study alone are beyond the reach of ordinary families.

After paying the money, Jian Xi sat quietly in Moxiang Pavilion reading to pass the time.

Under normal circumstances, if someone had been reading a book for so long, the shopkeeper would definitely go up and catch up.

However, Jian Xi had just made a purchase, and considering her status, the shopkeeper couldn't be too harsh on her.

Jane wanted to understand the world she lived in, so she opened a book called "The History of Nations".

It turns out that the known territory of this world is divided into five parts.

The five dynasties coexisted: the Xuanyuan Dynasty, the White Tiger Dynasty, the Suzaku Dynasty, the Azure Dragon Dynasty, and the Xuanwu Dynasty.

Originally, there was no Xuanyuan Dynasty, only the other four dynasties. Forty-seven years ago, there were endless wars between dynasties and the common people were living in dire straits. The first emperor of the Xuanyuan Dynasty, Xuanyuan Zhaoyi, rose up in rebellion and forcibly tore a gap between the four dynasties, establishing the Xuanyuan Dynasty and naming the reign Huiwu.

Isn’t this a typical male lead script?

Let's look at Xuanyuan Zhaoyi. He was born in poverty, with no roof over his head, no clothes on his body, and had to beg for food. He had been a monk and had no other choice but to join the rebel army in the uprising. With the right time, place and people, he established the Xuanyuan Dynasty and stood shoulder to shoulder with several surrounding dynasties with hundreds of years of history.

Why does this experience seem so familiar? It seems that a certain emperor in China went from being a beggar to becoming an emperor.

Xuanyuan Zhaoyi's life was full of legends. If it weren't recorded in detail in history books, who would have believed that a beggar could become an emperor?

"History of Nations" is about the thickness of two fingers and it would take a long time to finish reading it.

Jian Xi once again mourned for her wallet.

He placed the Chronicles of Nations on the counter with a blank expression, "How much is this?"

The shopkeeper looked up and saw that it was Jian Xi. "This book is for use throughout the country. Our emperor has ordered every bookstore to print it vigorously in order to publicize the style of our Xuanyuan Taizu. The national unified price is one hundred wen." Speaking of Xuanyuan Taizu, the shopkeeper even bowed towards the imperial city, which shows the status of Xuanyuan Zhaoyi in the hearts of the people.

Jian Xi took a deep breath. Fortunately, it was within her acceptable range.

He took out the silver to pay. At this time, Bihen came to Moxiang Pavilion with a lot of bags and asked, "Have you bought your things?"

Jian Xi smiled and replied: "We have bought everything, sister, are we going back?"

"Yes, I have some things to do today, so I'll go back early. You can go shopping next time you have a break."

"Sister, what are you talking about? I'm unfamiliar with this place, and I've had enough of walking around now."

Jian Xi took out her things from the corner of the counter. There were no fewer items of different sizes than Bi Hen.

Bi Hen was surprised. "Why did you buy so much, including books and paper? Are you going to take the exam to become a scholar?"

Jian Xi explained: "The first time I went out, I thought about buying some things to bring back to the sisters in the courtyard, all of which were fresh food. Usually when I have free time, I think about reading and learning more words."

Bi Hen gestured at the two people's things and said, "There are so many things, including so many books. I'm afraid we two women can't take them back." After saying that, she glanced at the shopkeeper.

The shopkeeper was very good at handling things, and said hurriedly: "I think it's not easy for the two girls to go back with these things, so I'll ask Xiao Liuzi from the shop to drive you. Wu'an Palace is still two streets away from here, so let me help you."

Bihen seemed to be used to it and did not refuse.

Xiao Liuzi was a sixteen-year-old boy. He helped the two move their things and drove the carriage. Jian Xi and Bi Hen followed behind.

"Girls, we have arrived at the palace."

Jian Xi stepped forward to take her things, turned around and thanked him, "Thank you, little brother."

Xiao Liuzi touched his head, blushed to his ears, and said with a simple smile: "It's all my duty."

Bi Hen glanced at Jian Xi, took her things, and walked into the corner gate of the palace without looking back.

Jian Xi entered the palace from the corner gate carrying her things. Along the way, the pavilions and terraces amazed her again.

It turns out that the homes of the powerful and wealthy look like this. In the past, with the development of modern technology, it was rare to see such quaint buildings.

None of the scenic spots she had visited in her previous life could compare to the Wu'an Palace. It would be great if she could have a house like this in the future.

Magnolia Courtyard.

Before Bihen and Jian Xi parted ways, she gave Jian Xi a bag of candy and melon seeds, and said with a blushing face, "These are some snacks. I will be going home in two months, and you may not be able to go, so I will give them to you first."

It turned out to be wedding candy.

Jian Xi took it and said, "Then I would like to thank you on behalf of the little girls in my room. I wish you a smooth life."

"Thank you for your good wishes." Bihen took her things and returned to the maids' quarters in the main courtyard.