The Leisurely Life of a Peasant Woman in the Tang Dynasty

Tang Youyou didn't go to the Chamber of Commerce in the end.

She chose to receive these merchants from afar in her own courtyard.

Rather than being businessmen, they are more like a group of picky examiners.

They were dressed in luxurious clothes, their behavior was arrogant, and they put forward harsh conditions as soon as they opened their mouths.

"Mrs. Tang, we have heard of your great name for a long time. However, seeing is believing. We came here this time to see your workshop with our own eyes. From raw materials to craftsmanship, we want to take a look at every detail." The leading businessman was short and fat, with a short goatee under his chin. He didn't even raise his eyelids when he spoke, as if Tang Youyou's workshop was some second-rate small workshop.

Tang Youyou remained calm, with a decent smile still on her face.

"Thank you all for coming all this way and your hard work. However, this workshop is my labor of love, and many of the steps involve secret recipes, so I apologize for not sharing them publicly."

The short and fat businessman snorted and played with the jade ring on his hand, "Mrs. Tang, if you don't cooperate, I'm afraid our cooperation will not be able to continue." Several businessmen behind him also echoed, with a threatening tone in their tone.

Tang Youyou still maintained her smile, but there was a bit more determination in her smile. "Everyone, my business, Tang Youyou, has always been done with conscience and earned by ability. If you don't trust me, then I won't do this business." Her tone was calm, but with unquestionable majesty.

These words stunned all the businessmen present.

They didn't expect that a woman could be so courageous.

The atmosphere was tense for a while.

At this moment, Tang Youyou changed the subject, "However, I have some newly developed products here that may be able to answer your questions." She clapped her hands, and Xiao Cui came in with several maids, carrying a tray covered with red silk.

The red silk was unveiled, revealing a few delicate little items on the tray, emitting a faint fragrance.

These businessmen were not interested at first, but when they saw these products, their eyes lit up.

The short and fat businessman picked up an exquisitely carved wooden box and opened it. Inside was a set of exquisitely crafted aromatherapy sets.

He sniffed gently, and a fresh fragrance came to his nose, making him feel relaxed and happy.

"What kind of fragrance is this?"

Tang Youyou smiled slightly, "This is the latest incense I developed to calm the mind. It can calm the mind, help with sleep, and relieve fatigue."

The merchant picked up other products and examined them one by one, an expression of surprise and admiration gradually appearing on his face.

They originally thought that Tang Youyou's workshop was just an ordinary workshop, but they didn't expect it to have such exquisite products.

The short and fat businessman put down what he was holding, and the look in his eyes when he looked at Tang Youyou also changed, "Mrs. Tang, your reputation is indeed well-deserved. But..." He paused, his eyes flickering, "We still want to see..."

"Tomorrow at noon, at the City God Temple Square, I will hold a small..." Tang Youyou said.

Tang Youyou smiled faintly and continued confidently, "A small product promotion meeting. If you are interested, you may come and have a look." The short and fat businessman clapped his hands and laughed, "Great! Mrs. Tang is really straightforward! We will definitely be there on time for the appointment at noon tomorrow!"

After seeing off the businessman, Tang Youyou immediately started preparing for the promotion meeting.

Time was running out, but images of various business activities in her previous life quickly flashed through her mind, and a novel plan gradually took shape.

She wants to combine traditional temple fairs with modern product displays to create a lively yet unique promotion meeting.

She first found Master Zhang of the City God Temple and explained her purpose.

Host Zhang was kind-hearted and readily agreed, expressing his willingness to provide venue and manpower support.

Then, she contacted the famous local sponsor Ma Fugui. When Ma Fugui heard that it was Tang Youyou's event, he generously donated money without saying a word.

With the funds and venues secured, Tang Youyou began to arrange various matters in full swing.

She invited skilled dancers and musicians to design wonderful performances; she also found skillful craftsmen to build exquisite exhibition stands; and she personally designed promotional posters and posted them in every corner of the city.

Everything is ready, just waiting for tomorrow's event.

However, at this moment, Mrs. Liu appeared.

She was dressed in gorgeous clothes and walked up to Tang Youyou arrogantly, saying in a sarcastic tone: "Hey, isn't this Mrs. Tang? I heard that you are going to hold a promotion meeting? Just your little thing is worth such a big fanfare?" She covered her mouth with her hands and chuckled, her eyes full of contempt.

Tang Youyou suppressed the anger in her heart and said coldly: "Madam Liu, my affairs seem to have nothing to do with you."

Mrs. Liu, however, became even more aggressive. She approached the businessmen and exaggeratedly spoke ill of Tang Youyou, trying to sabotage the cooperation.

Tang Youyou clenched his fists, feeling a surge of anger burning in his chest.

"Madam Liu, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say anything you want." Tang Youyou's voice was cold and contained a warning.

Madam Liu was not afraid at all, but became even more proud, "I'm telling the truth! If you don't believe me, you can ask..." She deliberately prolonged her voice and looked at Tang Youyou provocatively.

Among the businessmen, the short and fat businessman watched this "good show" with great interest, with a meaningful smile on his face.

He slowly said: "Mrs. Tang, this..."

The short and fat businessman raised his hand to interrupt Mrs. Liu, a hint of impatience flashing in his eyes.

"Madam Liu, whether we cooperate with Madam Tang or not is our own consideration and has nothing to do with you. Besides, we businessmen value credibility the most and never believe in hearsay." He turned to Tang Youyou and bowed, "Madam Tang, we will wait for good news tomorrow at noon." Other businessmen also echoed and expressed their dissatisfaction with Madam Liu's behavior.

Mrs. Liu's face turned red and white, and finally she could only stamp her feet and leave in anger.

Seeing this, Ma Fugui laughed out loud, stepped forward and patted Tang Youyou on the shoulder, "Madam Tang, well done! Your courage is truly as great as any man! What I, Ma Fugui, admire most is courageous people like you! So, for tomorrow's promotion meeting, I will add another 10,000 taels of silver, and I must make sure it is a grand occasion!" Tang Youyou thanked Ma Fugui gratefully, and her heart became more determined.

After the inspection, the short and fat businessman said to Tang Youyou meaningfully: "Mrs. Tang, your products are indeed amazing. We came to Datang this time to find a long-term partner to jointly develop a huge overseas market. If you can..." He paused and lowered his voice, "come up with some more 'characteristic' products, this cooperation will be a done deal." After that, he patted the back of Tang Youyou's hand and turned to leave.

Tang Youyou looked at the businessman's back and fell into deep thought.

Products with more "characteristics"...

She rubbed her brows, feeling a little tired.

Back in her room, she lit an oil lamp, spread out a piece of white paper, and began to think...

The pen tip moved across the paper, outlining one strange pattern after another...

It was late at night, and the oil lamp was still on. Tang Youyou's figure appeared particularly focused under the dim light...

"Knock knock knock..." A knock on the door interrupted Tang Youyou's thoughts.

"Madam, it's time to rest..." Xiao Cui's voice sounded outside the door.

Tang Youyou put down her pen, rubbed her sore eyes, and said softly, "I know, I'll go to bed now." She blew out the oil lamp, walked to the window, and looked up at the night sky.

A bright moon hangs high in the sky, the stars are twinkling, and the night is quiet.

Tang Youyou took a deep breath and muttered to himself: "It seems that I need to speed up the progress..."