I'm a humble concubine. My acting skills are off the charts. You can check my performance.

"It's not easy to transport the fragrant dew. Nanzhao's fragrant dew is cheap and available in large quantities because Nanzhao's four seasons are like spring and produce fresh flowers. Fourteen states cannot support it alone. I'm always worried that in the future, people in Daliang will only know Nanzhao's fragrant dew and not Daliang's fragrant dew."

"Daliang has such good tea and spices. It doesn't make sense that the most famous thing in the Four Elegant Countries is something from another country."

Spices are now valued by the government, and now special written permission is required for their sale. No matter how good Nanshao Xianglu is, if no one in the country buys it, it will be difficult to survive alone.

It was not a very clever tactic of pulling down others, but it was surprisingly effective. Just now everyone was thinking about why they should follow Zhao Fangyu to do business. Now they were thinking about why the local fragrant dew in Daliang could not sell as well as the fragrant dew in Nanzhao?

The people of Daliang have a protective complex that is engraved in their blood. Now, the way they look at Zhao Fangyu is as if they are looking at a fairy priest under the seat of a Bodhisattva.

"Thanks to the princess' kindness, we would never have thought of this."

I originally thought it was just some new way of squeezing the people's money, but when I thought about it carefully, it was indeed a great thing that benefits both the country and the people.

In other words, Zhao Fangyu never put any effort into running Zhou Qinghe's business, otherwise Zhou Qinghe would have a box full of Wanmin umbrellas by now!

"We have Qinghe River, but there is no place around here, right?"

The one who spoke was still the young lady wearing the golden comb.

"Not now, but there is no rush, good things take time."

The lady who said she had already counted the dowry money immediately said, "This kind of business that benefits the country and the people and subsidizes the common people can only be thought of by a fairy-like person like the princess. If it were us, we would not be able to think of it even if we had ten or eight more heads!"

Humans are not plants or trees. They are born knowing how to seek benefits and avoid harm.

Even a few-year-old kid understands this principle, so what else should these savvy people here not understand? One must be from a prominent family, or even a local big family, to be eligible to enter. If one only has money...

When had Zhao Fangyu ever been short of money? The two richest women in the capital were her and her mother.

With the treasure pot of Fourteen States in hand, he carried boxes of silver home!

What Zhao Fangyu wanted was not money, but connections.

It wouldn't be difficult for a local prominent family to get a few incense certificates.

Also, because it is a shop opened by a local prominent family, there are rarely any troubles. It is stable and safe, and the person who opened the shop also has the support of the people.

How can ordinary officials have access to these?

If you can’t get an umbrella for ten thousand people, then get an umbrella for a thousand people, which will add a big mark to your political performance evaluation!

The more powerful lady has already calculated the taxes behind it. The price of perfume is high, and the taxes are also high. If the perfume is sold well, more taxes will be paid. How can this not be a political achievement?

After paying taxes, the people will have money left over to buy meat, and can save more money to support more scholars. Once someone passes the examination to become a scholar, it will be another political achievement!

Even if my husband doesn't use it, what about that family?

Who would complain about having too few political achievements?

For a moment, the ladies who were originally indifferent now looked at Zhao Fangyu with completely different eyes.

Looking at the food in front of him, and the beautiful scenery that was created by dropping mountains of gold and silver in the yard, there was only one thought in his mind: Zhao Fangyu deserves to make money!

She should earn this money!

How can this be considered extravagance? This is clearly the blessing that people deserve!

I had little interest in this banquet when I first came, but now I am eager to break my way into this business!

When he looked at the dozens of ladies around him, his heart sank.

The eldest princess had been leaning to one side, looking at Zhao Fangyu with a pair of phoenix eyes smiling. Her eyes were like spring water, full of gentleness and approval.

She looked at Zhao Fangyu's smugness, but what she was thinking was, what a pity! If her Afu were still in Kyoto, she would probably like Zhao Fangyu very much.

Afu has the people in her heart. She married far away for the people. Now that she sees such a policy that benefits the people, she will definitely take it as a guide. Even if it means emptying her princess mansion, she will use all her wealth to support Zhao Fangyu.

"aunt?"

Zhao Fangyu looked at the princess and asked in a puzzled voice. What he got was the princess's continued gentle gaze, as if she was looking at someone through her, with nostalgia in her eyes.

"You and Afu are similar in some ways."

Zhao Fangyu bent his lips, straightened the red camellia that was blown crooked by the wind, and then said, "This camellia is a new species, called Zhuang Sheng."

"Zhuangzi dreamed of butterflies in the morning, and King Wang placed his love on the cuckoo?"

These two sentences talk about the confusion in life, which is not a good sign, the eldest princess thought as she touched the soft petals on her hair.

Before she could think about it, Zhao Fangyu rejected this idea.

The young girl had her hair combed in a woman's style and was extremely beautiful. Even if there were all the rare treasures in the garden, they could not overshadow her beauty.

"Zhuang Sheng turned into a butterfly, and the butterfly turned into Zhuang Sheng. Things in the world are unpredictable. This flower is to wish that Auntie's wish will come true."

It was supposed to be a impossible ending, but things are unpredictable...what if I could come back?

The eldest princess's tenderness was melted by Zhao Fangyu's words. Her eyes were as bright as stars. She pulled Zhao Fangyu down from the long table and into the sea of flowers, vowing to find a flower that best suited Zhao Fangyu.

Zhao Fangyu was led by the eldest princess. The ladies had gathered in groups of three or four, talking about the news that Zhao Fangyu had just revealed during the banquet.

The ladies originally thought that Zhao Fangyu was going to hold a Hongmen Banquet. Normally, when ladies hosted a banquet, they would start by saying a lot of big truths, and then they would gather in groups of two or three.

Zhao Fangyu replaced the previous pile of profound truths with two short sentences, which not only adhered to the form but also pointed out the interests involved.

It also avoids the feeling of being unworthy due to age incompatibility.

Zhao Fangyu had thought of all these in advance. After all, everyone present was older than her, and most of them were her elders in terms of seniority. Even if it was a banquet, she couldn't talk too much in front of her elders.

It is easy to give the censors an opportunity to use force against you.

Zhao Fangyu's humility was not servile or servile, but rather a kind of calmness and leisure in his bones.

Look at this garden again, the Garden of Flowers...

How well does it match Zhao Fangyu's original intention?

A single flower blooming does not make spring; only when hundreds of flowers bloom together and compete for beauty can it be lively and prosperous. This is what Zhao Fangyu wanted to express.

Flowers, unlike gold, silver and jade, are not clichéd. Even the most noble families would not think that fresh flowers are vulgar.

What's more, flower arranging is one of the four elegant things in Daliang. The better the skill of flower arranging, the more it shows that the family is wealthy. Otherwise, where would they get the money to hire a female master who specializes in teaching flower arranging?

These days, good teachers are the hardest to find.

The yard was full of rare things. Some people picked a lot and put them in baskets, while others just stared at one flower and touched the petals carefully.

It was a rare occasion for the ladies to get together, and they were not tied down by trivial matters. Even if there was no one familiar with them at the banquet, there were always the saleswomen beside them to keep them company, so they would not be left alone, watching the lively scene of others.

Zhao Fangyu followed behind the princess, keeping an eye on all directions and listening carefully. The princess happened to see a blue and purple hydrangea the size of a fist.

There was also a snow-white one next to it. In her heart, the eldest princess naturally thought that the pure white hydrangea was the best match for Zhao Fangyu.

It matched Zhao Fangyu's clothes perfectly, but the white flower had a bad connotation, so in the end, Zhao Fangyu wore the blue-purple hydrangea.

Such a beautiful hydrangea, falling in Zhao Fangyu's hair, was unexpectedly made to look like an ordinary hair accessory by Zhao Fangyu's appearance. There was nothing special about it and it instantly blended in with other ornaments.

With layers of flowers behind her and a beautiful woman in front of her, no one has ever questioned Zhao Fangyu's beauty. Even Zhang Yingying, who had deep hatred towards her in the beginning, could not say that she was not beautiful enough.

The eldest princess was a little skeptical for a moment. How did the Zhao family raise such an outstanding girl?

It's simply... the style of the Mother of the Nation.

Even if she were the current queen, at Zhao Fangyu's current age, she would never be able to achieve what Zhao Fangyu has today.

Seeing that the eldest princess looked tired, Zhao Fangyu took her back and went into the small building. As soon as they entered the room, they were amazed by her unusual attire.

A hall is divided into four parts, four places of different styles, each of which is a place for rest, entertainment, and entertaining friends. Such a house is naturally the best.

Some people couldn't help but be curious and asked on the spot, such as how Zhao Fangyu came up with the idea of making the house look like this. Zhao Fangyu had already prepared his explanations for these things.

As soon as the silver bell rang, the maids came up like water. A few female teachers came out in the middle to sing stories. There was also a table left for the tea master on the side, with tea-making utensils on it.

Everyone had been out sightseeing for a while, and now that they were tired they decided to sit down and rest. Now that they saw this house, they became more energetic again.

"It's not hard to explain. When I was young, I often went to Baoqing Silver Shop. The decoration of the first and second floors was completely different. There were more things in the back, so even the first floor could be divided into two halves."

Since two halves can be used, why can't four halves?

Ever since the eldest princess entered the small building, there was a hint of disapproval in her eyes when she looked at Zhao Fangyu.

Such ingenuity would have been just right for her when she was a girl, but now Zhao Fangyu's status is different, she is now a princess, and at such a grand banquet, she showed this side of herself...

After the banquet, some people might say that she showed off some strange and lewd skills, which would ruin her good reputation over the years.

It's not that there is no such decoration style, but no one would make it look like this in their own home. Zhao Fangyu's eyes were slightly curved, and he was very friendly, but the temperament and demeanor revealed in his every move did not seem like someone who could make such a mistake.

Zhao Fangyu wanted to explain something, but the princess pinched his palm and told him to stop talking.

The princess was only looking at the strange-looking Luohan bed. As soon as she sat down, she stood up and asked, "Why is it so soft?"

Everyone saw it clearly. The moment the princess sat down, the cushion seemed to swallow her up. The next second, the lady standing nearby reached out to touch it and found it was extremely soft and comfortable Huanhua silk. It was smooth to the touch, as if one's hand was reaching into a clear stream. It was indescribably wonderful.

The princess looked at Zhao Fangyu, who pulled her to sit down again and said, "Everything in this room is made with a woman's body in mind, making it more comfortable than ordinary chairs."

"This room will never be open to the public. It's a place for rest, so why should we set any rules or regulations? Just do whatever makes you feel comfortable."

"Aunt, please try it now. You may change it next time."

The eldest princess was also aroused by Zhao Fangyu's solemn promise. She slowly sat down under the gazes of the ladies, and finally lay down without caring about her image.

If it weren't for the wrong timing, the princess would have suspected that Zhao Fangyu had stolen some lady's bed.

Before the princess could ask her, other ladies nearby had already discovered the secret of the armchairs and tables. The princess went over to take a look, and then squeezed Zhao Fangyu's hand unhappily: "You are so good, Zhao Fangyu, I have known you for so long, how many things do you have that I don't know?"

Zhao Fangyu smiled but said nothing. She just pulled the eldest princess and asked with a smile, "Aunt, don't worry, there's more."

The real big move hasn't been released yet.

"This was originally the place where I entertained my sisters. I have many sisters, and they were not married at that time. I wanted to invite them all to my house for a gathering after I got married."

"We are sisters, there is no need to be shy about anything. Each of you can have a soft couch and sit however you are comfortable. Even if you lie sideways, we are all sisters, there is nothing to be ashamed of."

After hearing this, everyone understood what was going on. To decide on the furnishings before getting married was indeed what every young girl would like.

The girls like the soft couches and beds that are as soft as snow cotton, while the ladies are curious and try to sit on the peculiarly shaped armchairs. Unexpectedly, as soon as they put their hands on them... their whole bones feel loosened!

This small building was not supposed to be entered by outsiders. If it weren't for the eldest princess, they would not have known that an armchair could be so comfortable.

"People are different in height, weight and size. The same size of the standard product is always not the same as your own. Try it out little by little and you will find the one that is comfortable."

"This is the truth."

After just lying there for a while, the princess already fell in love with the cushion.

"I won't take it for nothing. Give me the measurements and stuff. They all look good. Give me the craftsman as well."

Zhao Fangyu smiled and said, "That won't work. Now it's being used as my sister's dowry."

Zhao Fangyu really gave the princess too many surprises today, so much so that when the princess saw Zhao Fangyu's smiling face, she couldn't help but wonder if she was planning something bad again.

Zhao Fangyu picked up two fresh cherries from the lotus plate.

Today's cherries are not the cherries of later generations. Their thin skin contains a bag of honey, like crystal. When held up, some light can pass through, making them difficult to transport.

Fresh ones are hard to buy, most of them are grown at home.

"By the way, I wonder where the other road at that fork in the road leads to. It's quite interesting to see."

The eldest princess asked leisurely, and the ladies around her, especially the two families from scholarly families, particularly liked that path.

Zhao Fangyu stood up and brushed off the non-existent dust on her body. "The place where we sisters practiced martial arts back then was a small building called Qun Fang Sui. If you ladies are interested, you can go with me to take a look. There are also some archery targets, which girls can play with."