bright moon goes west

Heng'e slept until the sun was up.She opened the curtains of the bedroom with bare feet, and the bright sunlight rushed in through the window. Then she remembered that she still had guests, and couldn't help but patted her forehead annoyed. Chen Xi came back late at night, and the mansion should know about it. Waking up so late, I don't know what Tao Shiyi, who is a guest at the mansion, will think of herself.

"Send spring!" Hang'e raised her voice to call the servant girl to come in and set the meal, while she hurried to the bathroom.

After refreshments, Heng'e changed into a jade-colored magnolia-patterned jacket with a vertical collar and sleeves, a light-yellow smoked satin skirt with a phoenix-bird floral pattern, her hair was simply tied up, and a pair of red-gold suede-jade hairpins were placed on her bun. Hairpins, a pair of golden lilacs the size of rice grains are worn on the ears, and the dress is very simple and elegant.

When Heng'e came downstairs, Mrs. Sun had already been sitting in the living room for some time, and the snacks on the crystal lotus plate were missing a few pieces.Seeing this, Heng'e ordered Jichun, who was following behind her, to go to the kitchen to get some freshly made cream cakes.

Mrs. Sun was talking to the little girl with a smile on her face. When she heard the movement, she quickly stood up and greeted Heng'e warmly and respectfully: "Good morning, Young Madam."

Heng'e smiled and nodded: "Did Madam rest well last night?"

"It's so good. Not only did you sleep well, but your chef here is also good at cooking. The breakfast is delicious. I can't think of it anymore." Mrs. Sun smiled exaggeratedly, her laughter was as clear as a silver bell, as if Even the air in the hall became clearer.

A slight smile appeared on Heng'e's lips. Mrs. Sun's temperament was very much like hers. She spoke and acted frankly, but did not make people feel crude.

Heng'e sat down on the sofa, just as the servant brought over the cream cake, the snow-white cream was dotted with bright red cherries, it looked very delicious.The kitchen also provided green balls with red bean paste filling, chocolate-flavored cookies, smooth vanilla pudding, and Tieguanyin, coffee and grape juice for tea.

"Young Madam is really considerate. I am reluctant to leave as a guest here." Tao Shiyi asked the servant for grape juice, she took a sip and couldn't help but let out a "huh", "This grape juice is not the same as what I usually drink. It's just the same, fragrant, sweet, and floral."

Hearing this, Heng'e's bright eyes bent: "I added the jasmine dew I made myself. If Madam likes it, I'll give you two bottles."

Tao Shiyi's beautiful eyes lit up: "Then I'll be cheeky and miss the young lady's good things."

"Mrs. Sun is too polite." Heng'e smiled slightly, and elegantly dug a spoonful of vanilla pudding with a small silver spoon with a magnolia flower handle and put it into her lips.

Tao Shiyi was secretly moved when she saw it, everyone said that the Cui family in Beizhili was the most famous family in the north, Tao Shiyi only knew the rumors were true after meeting this young lady.This young lady is particular about food and clothing, and everything is exquisite, from a small tea set to a large screen, the patterns and patterns are all in line with the seasons, and she is even more familiar with the scenery of the four seasons.And in terms of aesthetics and taste, she is unique, lofty and far-sighted, not vulgar, not in the crowd.

The most popular clothes for women these days are western dresses and cheongsams. Anyone who wears a jacket and skirt will be ridiculed as a countryman and rustic, but these outdated dresses in the upper class are worn by this young lady. , but the grace and leisure exuded all over her body seemed to have stepped off a painting of ladies, with a lingering charm and a compelling beauty.

Although this young lady is dressed in elegant clothes and doesn't wear much jewelry, the pearls the size of lotus seed rice on the toe of the shoe, the ruby ​​button the size of a fingernail on the skirt, and the five-carat pink diamond ring on the ring finger of her left hand are all from her. Silent luxury in a low profile.

Tao Shiyi dared to pat her chest to assure that once this young lady appeared at the banquet in Haicheng, she would definitely lead a new wave of dressing for ladies and gentlemen.

Tao Shiyi's thoughts just flashed by, she probed with a smile on her face: "Young Madam, I heard something last night, did you come to Haicheng when you were young?"

Tao Shiyi finally got to the point.

A slight smile appeared on Heng'e's lips, and she complained half-truthfully, "My husband arrived in the middle of the night last night, even I was surprised."

"Young Madam, you have also seen the sincerity of our master. Zhejiang merchants have always loved Xinzhengfu. No matter what measures Xinzhengfu takes, we have always been the first to raise our hands to support, unlike Shanxi merchants. Duan. That document... I wonder what the young marshal thinks?"

Chen Xi came in a hurry this time, didn't rest until midnight, got up early in the morning, and is still locked in the study with Gao Ling, so naturally he didn't have time to read the plan handed over by the Zhejiang businessman.Hang'e picked up the teacup, lowered her head and sipped the tea, and said calmly, "I've had a rough look at the plan, and as for your sincerity..." She raised her eyes, and her bright eyes shone like cold stars: "Excuse me , you Zhejiang merchants really made a good plan."

Tao Shiyi's heart sank, and she cautiously probed: "I don't know which item of the document Young Madam is dissatisfied with?"

Heng'e bent her lips silently: "Ma'am, what you said is treating me like an ignorant child." She didn't give Tao Shiyi a chance to argue, but said bluntly: "The business of Jin merchants has grown bigger and bigger over the years, even if it is On the territory of Zhejiang merchants, people in the world only know the Baotong ticket number. As for the Huixin Bank opened by Zhejiang merchants, not to mention opening to the north, it is a dismal business in the local area. Although the weaving and dyeing factories and paper mills run by Zhejiang merchants The factories and wineries are spread across the north and south of the Yangtze River, and all of them are making a lot of money every day, but Huixin Bank’s bills cannot be accepted in the north. Once malicious competition occurs, it is equivalent to being choked by Shanxi merchants.”

Heng'e paused at this point, ignoring Tao Shiyi's shocked expression, she took a sip of hot tea to moisten her throat, and then continued: "The reason why Zhejiang merchants are so passive is because they don't have a resounding signboard." At that time, Empress Dowager Cixi was forced to flee to the west and passed through Shanxi. Zhou Songnian, the chairman of the chamber of commerce, made a decision and donated millions of taels of silver to the royal family. It's not easy."

Following Heng'e's analysis, Tao Shiyi's heart was full of turmoil, but at this moment she had no time to think about it, so she could only insert needles and said, "Young Madam, since you have read the document, you must know that the amount we gave is better than that of Shanxi Merchants. Back then, it was just a lot more.”

"Ma'am, what you said is wrong." Hang'e cut off the conversation and said slowly: "The so-called this moment and that moment, Shanxi merchants now have the best time and place, and if you want to counteract, it may be easier said than done. "

After one night, the young lady still refused to spit out easily, which can only prove that the picture is too big.But there is no turning back arrow when opening the bow, it is easy to go up the mountain and difficult to go down the mountain!For so many years, Zhejiang merchants have always been pressured by Shanxi merchants, like a cow carrying a heavy weight, how willing they are!Cooperating with the government is a way out that all members of the merchant have been discussing for several months. Now that they have taken this step, if they want to change course, Chen Xi may not be the first to agree.Thinking of this, Tao Shiyi gritted her teeth, and said with all her might, "Young Madam, please show me a clear path."

Unexpectedly, Tao Shiyi made a decision so quickly, Heng'e smiled slightly, and admired her decisive eyes: "Since Madam is so forthright, then I won't hide it anymore, Minglu, there is indeed a... It's just..." Heng'e changed her voice, looked at Mrs. Sun with a somewhat oppressive gaze, and spoke clearly and slowly: "It depends on whether Madam has the determination."

Tao Shiyi gave a wry smile, and no longer dared to underestimate this young, seemingly untouchable young lady, and said in an extremely humble tone: "Young lady, please enlighten me!"

Now that Heng'e has Tao Shiyi in her palm, she no longer plays tricks, but said bluntly: "If Huixin Bank can become the only officially designated bank, it will come back to life. As for the conditions, the government will absolutely control the bank. , the shares account for more than 50.00%, the chamber of commerce is responsible for the daily operation of the bank, the shareholders have the right to operate and make decisions, and the government has the right to veto and the sole decision.”

The conditions offered by the young marshal's wife were so harsh, Tao Shiyi instinctively wanted to bargain, she opened her mouth slightly, but silently fell silent in Cui Hang'e's eyes that were as calm as the sea but turbulent.

This young lady is too scary!At her age, I was still eating and playing foolishly, but this young lady had blazing eyes, brilliant tricks, and just a few words would mess her up!

Zhengfu Holdings!If this young lady came up with this plan, their Zheshang merchants are probably just the first step on this young lady's chessboard. Imagine that all chambers of commerce will be concocted by this young lady in the future, and the shocking benefits behind it are simply unimaginable!
Tao Shiyi's fingers holding the teacup trembled slightly, and she managed to find her voice: "Young Madam, the matter is very important. I need to go back and discuss it with the Chamber of Commerce, but don't worry, I will try my best to convince them!" After all, Tao Shiyi is extraordinary, she has always been a woman in the mall, otherwise such a big matter, with Sun Youhai's scheming and the city government, even if she wants to engage in wife diplomacy, she will never rest assured to leave it to a woman.Once a decision is made, she goes all out.

No one knows better than Heng'e herself how powerful the things she throws are, but Tao Shiyi quickly understood her intentions after the initial shock, and without waiting for her to threaten or lure her, she sincerely handed over the nomination certificate .Although it seems that the conditions she gave are very strict now, as she said, the concessions made by Zheshang merchants today will bring them huge benefits and unprecedented social status in the future.

Tao Shiyi is able to disregard the momentary gains and losses, but to have a long-term perspective. This ability to judge the situation and her resolute and decisive character are rare even among men from aristocratic families.

Now Heng'e not only recognizes and appreciates her, but also has a feeling of sympathy for her. She no longer wears a polite smile on her face, but smiles very sincerely: "Then I will wait for the good news from my wife." , if this happens, Madam will always be my guest."

Tao Shiyi was immediately flattered by Heng'e's promise, and she reciprocated with a smile and said, "Thanks to the young lady's attention, I will definitely live up to my trust."