The Crown Princess is busy fishing

“During this time, your aunt and I are exhausted.”

We've sent them to my maternal grandparents' house for the time being. I wonder how the two children are doing?

Xie Chengzhu couldn't help but look ashamed.

Bai Yuzhen thought of her two young children and began to worry:

"How good can it be? You know what kind of people my two sisters-in-law are."

"It's good enough if they can get enough to eat."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuge immediately made a decision.

"In that case, let's bring them back as soon as possible!"

"Uncle, don't worry, now that we're back, we'll make sure you don't get harassed by creditors again."

After Lin Yuge finished speaking, he looked around.

With a furrowed brow, I remembered that my cousin should have been married.

"Where is my cousin's wife? Why isn't she there taking care of her?"

Xie Chengzhu looked troubled and remained silent for a moment before speaking:

“She…she went back to her parents’ home. Due to the changes in her family, she often went back, and it has been some time since she last returned.”

Lin Yuge's heart sank, and she vaguely felt that things were not so simple, but it was not appropriate to ask any more questions at this time.

She turned to look at Xie Huaiyuan and said softly:

"Cousin, please rest and recover. We will definitely find a way to help you."

Xie Huaiyuan nodded gently, his eyes filled with gratitude.

"With you all here, I feel very at ease. I'm just afraid of being a burden to you..."

Lin Qingzhou hurriedly said:

"Cousin, what are you saying? We are family, and it is only right that we support each other."

Besides, aren't you also suffering because of us?

Lin Yuge then pressed on, "Uncle, how much debt does our family owe right now?"

Are all the family shops still there?

Xie Chengzhu's eyes dimmed as he slowly said,

The debts add up to several thousand taels of silver, and to cope with the emergency, several shops have already been sold.

However, some foundations remain, but nowadays operating them is fraught with difficulties, and they are unable to make ends meet.

The remaining shops were in a state of panic among the employees, and a lot of goods were piling up.

Revitalizing it is easier said than done.

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuge asked thoughtfully, "What kind of shops are the rest?"

Xie Chengzhu rubbed his temples and replied weakly:

"There is also a silk shop, a rice shop and two general stores."

Although the silk shop's stock was exquisite, few people inquired about it because of its outdated styles.

The rice shop does have a stable customer base, but it lacks funds for purchasing goods, making it difficult to maintain daily operations.

The general store's goods were haphazard and lacked any distinctive features, making it uncompetitive in the market.

Lin Yuge fell into deep thought, then suddenly tapped her head lightly.

"I almost forgot, Qianxia, ​​you guys go to the carriage outside and bring in the gifts we brought."

I was so anxious just now that I forgot all about it. I hope my uncle and aunt won't mind.

Seeing a glimmer of hope, Bai Yuzhen's mood brightened, and she said:

"Yuge, you've grown up, you're more thoughtful than before."

"You've come all this way, no need to bring gifts. We're family, no need for such formalities."

Lin Yuge smiled and said, "Aunt, this is just a small token of our appreciation."

Among them are some specialty teas and tonics from Lingnan, which might be helpful for my cousin's health.

There are also some fabrics and dried seafood from my mother's workshop. Aunt, please take a look and see if you like them.

Chika and the others quickly brought in the gifts, which temporarily drew everyone's attention.

During this break, Lin Yuge silently pondered the matter of the shop again.

After a while, she stepped forward, pointed to the two bolts of cloth, and said:

"Uncle, could you come and take a look at this fabric? Do you think it has any market value in the capital?"

Xie Chengzhu leaned closer to examine it carefully. Although he didn't recognize the fabric in front of him, he could tell at a glance that it was extraordinary.

The fabric was light and flowing, cool to the touch, and its subtle texture seemed to be naturally formed.

It is simple and unique, exuding a distinctive charm.

Under the sunlight, the fabric has a soft sheen, excellent breathability, and an elegant yet sophisticated color.

Lin Yuge introduced from the side: "Uncle, this is lang sha, which is produced in Lingnan."

Its production process is quite complex, requiring many steps and is extremely time-consuming and labor-intensive, hence its limited production.

In Lingnan, this is a highly prized, top-quality fabric, and even wealthy families only wear it on special occasions.

Xie Chengzhu nodded slightly and then turned his gaze to another piece of fabric.

The fabric was bright in color, like a clear autumn lake, shimmering with a captivating luster.

It has a fine and dense texture and a soft and smooth feel.

The embroidered patterns on it are exquisite, with flowers, birds, fish and insects all lifelike. Every stitch shows the craftsman's superb skills and ingenuity.

Xie Chengzhu exclaimed excitedly, "Is this Runzhou silk?"

The voice carried an undisguised surprise and anticipation.

His eyes were fixed on the piece of fabric.

His fingers gently caressed her, as if touching a rare treasure.

Lin Yuge smiled and nodded, saying, "Uncle, your judgment is indeed insightful."

Among the goods we brought this time were two types of fabrics: langya and Runzhou silk.

As you can see, this Runzhou silk is exquisite and its craftsmanship is unparalleled. Every inch of it embodies the hard work and wisdom of countless artisans.

Although this ramie silk is little known in the capital, its unique texture and charm are highly regarded in Lingnan.

I can decide to set aside a portion and store it in our silk shop, using this as an opportunity to make some careful plans.

Perhaps this will allow our silk shop to carve out a new niche in the capital's silk market.

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Xie Chengzhu said excitedly, his cheeks slightly flushed and his eyes shining with a burning light.

"If I had these two kinds of fabric, I would definitely be able to revitalize the silk workshop and even make it popular throughout the entire capital city."

Yuge, you are truly a lucky star for our Xie family!

Runzhou silk is renowned far and wide, and many high-ranking officials and nobles dream of owning it.

If we can carefully display and sell it in our shop, we will surely attract distinguished customers from all sides.

As for that ramie silk, although it was a novelty in the capital, its uniqueness was precisely our selling point.

"As long as we promote it and let everyone know its benefits, why worry about it going unnoticed?"

As Xie Chengzhu spoke, he paced back and forth in the room, gesturing with his hands.

It's as if I can already see the bustling scene of the silk shop.

"Uncle, don't be so happy yet, I still have something else!"

As she spoke, she pointed to the dried seafood on the table.

"These dried seafood products are of superior quality and come in a wide variety, including dried fish, dried shrimp, dried scallops, and more."

Uncle, didn't you say that the general store is having some trouble doing business these days?

I was thinking, why not introduce this dried seafood into the general store, or even transform the general store into a dried seafood store?

My mother has a stable supply chain in Lingnan, ensuring a continuous supply of all kinds of high-quality dried seafood.

Lin Yuge picked up a bag of dried shrimp, gently squeezed it, and the shrimp shells made a crisp sound.

"Look at these dried shrimp. They are all plump, with firm shrimp meat and a natural red color. They are all made by local fishermen who carefully sun-dry the freshly caught shrimp."

If we open a dried seafood shop and focus on these specialty seafood products, we will definitely stand out in Beijing.

The capital city was home to many high-ranking officials and nobles who always had a demand for novel and high-quality ingredients.

These dried seafood dishes are suitable as a delicious addition to any meal or as a gift for friends and family.