Chapter 45 Buy 1 Get 1 Free, 7 Princesses
Chapter 45 Buy 1 Get 1 Free, 7 Princesses
The head steward of the general's mansion was also surnamed Li.
The shopkeeper Liu and the shopkeeper Qian from Zui Jinzhao exchanged a glance, both understanding what Consort Su meant.
Manager Li's expression suddenly changed.
"What does Consort Su mean by that?"
"It's nothing, just asking casually. Why are you so nervous, Manager Li?"
Su Mowan smiled broadly, but Manager Li was completely flustered. He was certain that Su Mowan must have had doubts when she asked that question.
He immediately glared at her: "Does Consort Su suspect me?"
Su Mowan looked surprised: "How could that be? Manager Li is overthinking it. I just feel that the jewelry shop under Manager Li's management has been losing money for seven consecutive years. Under such circumstances, it is surprising that no one has been replaced. I just want to know if Manager Li has any special or brilliant ideas."
The words were laced with sarcasm; even a fool could hear it.
If Manager Li truly possessed any exceptional skills, he wouldn't have allowed the shop to lose money.
However, Su Mowan's words were sincere, and Manager Li could only secretly feel angry, while still having to make a point of defending himself on the surface.
"I, Li, have no special skills whatsoever; I'm just an ordinary shopkeeper! To be honest, Consort Su, I am a distant relative of Steward Li of the General's Mansion, but since I became the shopkeeper, I have never had any private dealings with Steward Li!"
Su Mowan also knew that without evidence, she could not arbitrarily punish people.
So she said, "Of course I trust Manager Li. How about this, Manager Li is already aware of the situation at the clothing shop, and His Highness Prince Qin has only given us one month. I suggest that the jewelry shop and the clothing shop switch locations. What do you two think?"
Manager Liu, who was sitting to the side, immediately said, "Consort Su's consideration is brilliant! Moving the clothing shop to Zhuque Street will allow us to avoid the silk shop, and moving the jewelry shop to Baihu Street is also unique!"
Since Manager Liu had said so, Manager Li had no choice but to grit his teeth and agree, no matter how unwilling he was.
The decision to move to a different shop was made.
The three managers felt that things were about to be settled and immediately prepared to take their leave.
Su Mowan suddenly clapped her hands and said to Manager Li, "By the way, Manager Li, there's something I forgot to tell you. I recently learned a business tactic called 'buy one get one free'."
Buy one get one free?
After reading it aloud once, Manager Li's eyes widened immediately.
"No, no, no! Consort Su, the jewelry in the shop is not cheap. If we give any more away, we'll lose a fortune!"
Su Mowan's smile remained unchanged.
"Don't worry, Manager Li. I didn't say I was going to give away jewelry. How about this: starting tomorrow, everyone who buys jewelry in the shop will receive a handkerchief. Buy one piece of jewelry and get one handkerchief; buy two pieces and get two handkerchiefs. It's sure to be a good deal. What do you think, Manager Li?"
When Manager Li heard that it wasn't jewelry being given away, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief. After all, handkerchiefs were cheap, so he figured it was fine to give them away. He immediately nodded in agreement.
However, the matter is not over yet.
Su Mowan glanced at Manager Li's expression and smiled, "Manager Li, you don't need to worry about sending the handkerchief. I'll handle it myself."
After saying this, she instructed Qinghe, who was standing to the side, "Qinghe, tomorrow you will be in charge of distributing handkerchiefs in the jewelry store. Remember, you have to give away a handkerchief with every piece of jewelry you buy. You can't give away more or less."
The three shopkeepers left with different expressions.
As soon as the person left, Qinghe immediately came over.
"Consort Su, why must I be the one to distribute them?"
Su Mowan smiled. She asked, "Do you remember how business was at the jewelry shop this morning?"
"That's pretty good, right? We closed at least ten deals in just a short time."
"The ledger that Manager Li just showed me only listed eight items, which means that not only did we not make a single sale after we left, but we actually lost money."
Qinghe stared in astonishment: "So Manager Li really has a problem?!"
“This is a big problem, so you absolutely must not get the quantity wrong when you distribute the handkerchiefs tomorrow. When you compare it with Manager Li’s accounts, everything will be clear.”
Suddenly, Yinshuang spoke up: "Since Manager Li is problematic, why doesn't Consort Su just replace him?"
Su Mowan sighed softly.
"How can you just replace him like that? He's related to the head steward of the general's mansion. If you fire him so suddenly, it will definitely cause a lot of gossip."
Although she is no longer a member of the General's Mansion, it doesn't sound good to make things difficult for her maternal family.
Qinghe immediately snorted, "Don't worry, Consort Su. If Manager Li still doesn't repent after you've warned him like this, we'll teach him a lesson once we have something on him!"
"Alright, go buy some handkerchiefs. Don't get anything too cheap. Even though the shop is losing money, our Prince's Mansion still has the money."
Qinghe went to the warehouse to get a bank draft to run an errand.
Su Mowan was a little tired after talking for so long. When she returned to the main house, she went straight to the low couch, only to find that someone was already on it.
The two stared at each other.
Su Mowan blinked first: "Who are you?"
Unexpectedly, the person on the low couch snorted through their nose: "So you're Su Mowan from the General's Mansion?"
Before Su Mowan could respond, she added, "That's all there is to it!"
Su Mowan was speechless at the little girl who suddenly appeared and took over her space: "Where did you come from, little girl?"
Yinshuang, who had just entered, was taken aback, then stepped forward to greet the Seventh Princess: "Greetings."
The Seventh Princess?!
Su Mowan blinked and looked the person on the low couch over again; indeed, she had the air of a princess.
The Seventh Princess remained lying on the low couch: "Rise, finally someone who knows the rules."
Su Mowan couldn't help but roll her eyes. This girl looked to be only fourteen or fifteen years old, yet her way of speaking was just as unpleasant as Murong Jing's.
The next moment, the Seventh Princess Murong Yu shifted her position awkwardly and ordered Su Mowan, "I'm going to play here all day today, and you're not allowed to tell anyone!"
"..."
Su Mowan really wanted to ask what fun things were available here.
And why does the seventh princess always stay on her low couch?
A knowing smile flashed in her eyes, and Su Mowan deliberately asked, "Why did the Seventh Princess come alone? Where is her personal maid?"
Murong Yu's face stiffened, and she glared at him, saying, "Why are you asking so many questions? How dare you ask me about my affairs!"
Su Mowan subtly gave Yinshuang a look, then said to Murong Yu, "Then the Seventh Princess has a good time, I won't disturb you."
After saying that, he went to the inner bedroom.
Su Mowan felt that the Seventh Princess must have sneaked out of the palace, otherwise how could she have left without a single maid?
After Su Mowan left, Murong Yu immediately turned over and rubbed her bottom. A moment later, she heard a noise outside.
As the familiar sound of a wheelchair grew closer, Murong Yu's expression immediately changed, and she sprang to her feet.
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