Quick Wear Dream Qiqi

After leaving the Forbidden City, Xiaoyanzi went south and arrived at Suzhou City in the south of the Yangtze River.

The streets and alleys of Suzhou are full of the atmosphere of fireworks, small bridges, flowing water, and the soft Wu dialect, which made her fall in love with this place at once.

She took out her savings of many years and borrowed some money from a few friends in the underworld. She rented a two-story shop on the bustling Guanqian Street and prepared to open a unique teahouse.

Xiaoyanzi put a lot of thought into making the teahouse unique.

She personally designed the teahouse's sign, a giant golden butterfly spreading its wings as if about to fly. The butterfly's wings were inlaid with colorful pieces of glass, sparkling charmingly in the sun.

She painted the door of the teahouse a bright red, and added a pair of copper butterfly door knockers, making it particularly eye-catching.

When you enter the teahouse, the first thing that catches your eye is a huge butterfly-shaped wooden sculpture in the center of the hall. It is so lifelike that it seems as if it will dance at the next moment.

The surrounding walls are covered with various butterfly specimens and butterfly-related paintings collected by Xiaoyanzi from the folk. There are detailed paintings of Phalaenopsis orchids and freehand paintings of flying butterflies, which make the whole teahouse full of artistic atmosphere.

The tables and chairs in the teahouse were carefully selected by Xiaoyanzi. They are made of red wood, a type unique to the south of the Yangtze River, and are carved with exquisite patterns.

There is a small butterfly-shaped incense burner on each table, with a faint scent of sandalwood burning in it, allowing customers to feel peaceful and comfortable while sipping tea.

There are several private rooms on the second floor, each named after a butterfly, such as "Golden Swallowtail", "Blue Morpho", and "Jade-belt Swallowtail".

The private rooms are more elegantly decorated, with exquisite screens, soft cushions, and pens, ink, paper and inkstones specially prepared for customers so that they can write and paint while enjoying tea.

When it comes to dishes, Xiaoyanzi is even more creative.

She developed a series of special refreshments based on the shapes and colors of butterflies.

There is a dessert called "Butterfly Dancing in Flowers". It is made of pink and green glutinous rice flour in the shape of butterfly wings, with sweet red bean paste in the middle and decorated with some flower petals. It looks like a butterfly flying among flowers, which makes people reluctant to eat it.

There is also "butterfly pastry". Xiaoyanzi improved the traditional method and made the pastry into the shape of a butterfly. It has a crispy texture and is sweet and delicious.

In addition to snacks, the teahouse also offers a variety of high-quality teas, including Suzhou's local Biluochun, Hangzhou's Longjing, Fujian's Tieguanyin, etc. Each type of tea is carefully brewed by experienced tea artists to ensure that customers can taste the purest tea aroma.

In order to attract customers, Xiaoyanzi also came up with many marketing ideas.

She put up a large poster at the entrance of the teahouse, which showed beautiful butterflies and tempting snacks, and the slogan "Butterfly Teahouse, giving you a different tea tasting experience".

She personally stood at the door and enthusiastically introduced the characteristics of the teahouse to passers-by.

When she encounters hesitant customers, she will hold their hands and say with a smile: "Come on, come on, come in and try our snacks. If they don't taste good, it's free!"

Xiaoyanzi's enthusiasm and sincerity infected many people, and many people were attracted to the teahouse by her invitation.

Xiaoyanzi also used her connections in the underworld to invite some underworld artists to perform in the teahouse.

There were acrobats who rolled and jumped in the air, performing all kinds of thrilling moves that drew gasps from the customers; there were Pingtan singers, a man and a woman, dressed in traditional costumes, holding pipa, and singing classic pieces such as "The Legend of the White Snake" and "The Pearl Tower" in soft Suzhou dialect. The graceful singing made the customers intoxicated; there were also magicians who made pigeons and flowers appear from their hats, and gold and silver treasures appear from their sleeves, leaving the customers stunned.

These wonderful performances not only added a lively atmosphere to the teahouse, but also attracted more and more customers to patronize.

As time went by, the business of Butterfly Teahouse became better and better, attracting not only local residents but also many tourists from other places.

Xiaoyanzi also changed from a carefree princess to a shrewd and capable boss lady.

She is very busy every day, greeting customers, instructing tea artists to make tea, and discussing new tea recipes with chefs.

Although it was hard work, her face was always filled with a happy smile because she had finally found her own life and realized her own value.

In the 28th year of Qianlong's reign, Emperor Qianlong decided to tour the south to inspect the people's livelihood and government affairs in the south of the Yangtze River.

As an important official of the Shangyi Bureau, Meng Qiqi was responsible for arranging various etiquette and daily affairs during the southern tour, and also followed the team south.

During this southern tour, Meng Qiqi also shoulders the mission of promoting her business philosophy and women's economic plan. She hopes to establish more women's workshops and business bases in the Jiangnan region.

However, Meng Qiqi's family, the Tonggiya clan, was extremely dissatisfied with her actions.

The changes she initiated in the family broke the traditional family order and damaged the interests of some conservative forces.

In particular, she tried to free the women in the clan from the shackles of feudal ethics and allow them to participate in business activities, which deeply angered the stubborn elders.

So, they decided to send someone to assassinate Meng Qiqi during her southern tour to prevent her from continuing to promote these "deviant" ideas.

The southern tour team arrived in Yangzhou in a mighty manner.

Yangzhou is a prosperous place in the south of the Yangtze River, with developed commerce and rich cultural heritage.

Meng Qiqi has many business plans here. She plans to cooperate with local merchants to open a women's embroidery workshop and a spice shop to promote her brand to a wider market.

One day, Meng Qiqi went to visit the Slender West Lake accompanied by local officials and wealthy businessmen.

Meng Qiqi was intoxicated by the beauty of Suzhou's West Lake. While admiring the scenery of the lake and mountains, she discussed the details of business cooperation with people around her.

At this moment, several men in black suddenly rushed out from a pleasure boat by the lake.

They held sharp blades and pounced towards Meng Qiqi with agility.

The guards around reacted immediately, quickly protecting Meng Qiqi in the middle and engaging in a fierce fight with the man in black.

Although Meng Qiqi was a little nervous, she did not panic.

She calmly observed the situation around her, looking for an opportunity to escape.

The men in black were obviously well-trained. They worked in perfect harmony and their swordsmanship was so sharp that the guards were unable to resist them for a moment.

One of the men in black spotted an opening and swung his knife towards Meng Qiqi.

At this critical moment, Yongqi rushed out from somewhere, holding a long sword and forcefully blocking the attack of the man in black.

Yongqi yelled, "Xinrong, are you okay?"

Meng Qiqi looked at Yongqi, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart. She said, "I'm fine. Thank you, Fifth Prince."

Yongqi protected Meng Qiqi closely and fought a desperate battle with the man in black.

His swordsmanship is superb, and every move and style is full of power and momentum.

With Yongqi's fierce resistance, the man in black gradually lost the upper hand.

At this time, more guards came to support. Seeing that the situation was not good, the men in black jumped onto the pleasure boat and quickly fled the scene.

After some investigation, Meng Qiqi learned that the assassination was carried out by her family, the Tonggiya clan.

She was both angry and helpless. She had never expected that her family would be so heartless that they would kill her in order to maintain the old order.

But Meng Qiqi was not frightened by the assassination attempt. Instead, it strengthened her determination to carry out reforms.

Everything she did was not only for herself, but also for countless women like her who were bound by feudal ethics.

Yongqi looked at Meng Qiqi's determined eyes, and his admiration for her increased a little more.

He said to Meng Qiqi, "Xinrong, don't worry, I will definitely protect your safety. No matter how much your family opposes, I will support you."

Meng Qiqi looked at Yongqi gratefully and said, "Fifth Prince, thank you. With your support, I am more confident."

During the subsequent southern tour, Yongqi always protected Meng Qiqi closely.

Together they tackle challenges and advance the implementation of business plans.

In this process, the relationship between the two people also changed unconsciously.

They are no longer just partners, but also confidants who trust and support each other.

After divorcing Meng Qiqi, Yongqi fell into deep thought.

He began to reflect on his past views on women and the various restrictions that society placed on women.

In the process of working with Meng Qiqi, he saw the wisdom and ability of women, and realized that women can play an important role in economic development.

So he decided to write a manuscript called "On Women's Economy" to explore the status and potential of women in the economic field and how to promote the development of women's economy.

Yongqi first explained the importance of women in society at the beginning.

He wrote: "Women are the foundation of society, and their role goes beyond supporting their husbands and raising their children. Throughout history, despite numerous restrictions placed on women, their wisdom, tenacity, and creativity have never been completely obscured.

In the family, women take care of the household chores, raise children, and devote a lot of effort to the harmony and stability of the family; in society, women are also capable of participating in various affairs and contributing to the prosperity of the country. "

Then, Yongqi analyzed the various restrictions on women in today's society.

He pointed out that the constraints of feudal ethics prevented women from receiving a good education, taking the imperial examinations, and making it difficult for them to make a name for themselves in business and politics.

This unfair treatment not only limits women's personal development but also hinders social progress. He wrote, "The idea that women's lack of talent is inherently virtuous is absurd. If all women lack talent, how can we become good wives and mothers? How can we achieve social progress?"

In order to break these limitations, Yongqi put forward a series of suggestions.

He advocated the establishment of girls' schools to give women the opportunity to receive systematic education and learn cultural knowledge and professional skills.

He believes that only by improving women's educational level can their social status and economic ability be improved.

He also suggested encouraging women to participate in business activities and providing them with opportunities and support to start their own businesses.

A women's business fund can be established to provide financial assistance to women who have entrepreneurial ideas; business training courses can also be held to help them improve their business literacy and management skills.

When discussing the potential of women in different economic fields, Yongqi focused on the textile industry, handicrafts and service industry.

He believes that women have natural advantages in textiles and handicrafts. They are dexterous, patient and meticulous, and can produce high-quality products.

In the service industry, women's affinity and communication skills can also allow them to shine in this field.

He gave an example, saying that Xiaoyanzi's Butterfly Teahouse is a model of successful entrepreneurship by women in the service industry.

By providing high-quality services and unique experiences, Butterfly Teahouse has attracted many customers and achieved good economic benefits.

Yongqi also explored the issue of balancing family and career in the manuscript.

Many women have to balance their careers and family life, which is a huge challenge for them.

Therefore, he suggested that society should provide more support and assistance, such as establishing public service facilities such as nurseries and nursing homes to reduce women's family burden and allow them to devote themselves to work with greater peace of mind.

During the process of writing the manuscript, Yongqi constantly communicated and discussed with Meng Qiqi, Ziwei and others.

Meng Qiqi provided Yongqi with many practical cases and suggestions based on her business experience.

Her opinions and suggestions made Yongqi's manuscript more complete and feasible.

After several months of hard work, Yongqi finally completed the manuscript of "Theory of Women's Economics".

He presented the manuscript to Emperor Qianlong, hoping to gain the emperor's support and approval.

After reading the manuscript, Emperor Qianlong fell into deep thought.

He realized that although Yongqi's idea was bold, it was profound.

He said to Yongqi: "I need to consider your idea carefully. However, I admire your courage and insight. The development of women's economy may really bring new vitality and vigor to our Qing Dynasty."

Although the road to promoting "Female Economic Theory" is still long, Yongqi did not give up.

As long as we work hard and persevere, one day women will have equal status and opportunities in the economic field and make greater contributions to social development.