Therefore, it was not without reason that the Qiao Clan controlled Jincheng and even the Shu brocade of Shu Prefecture. With the Qiao Clan’s technology there, their status was naturally stable.

There was no need to investigate carefully to know that the Shu brocade sold in the “Shu Embroidery House” these years was the lowest grade of Shu brocade in Qiao Family, and also the Shu brocade circulating in the market. However, due to the background and strength of the Shu Embroidery Pavilion, all the nobles in the capital liked to buy Shu brocade here, which was equivalent to a symbol of status and power.

At the end of the new year, the people from the second room somehow established a relationship with the “Shu Embroidery Building”. Second Brother Qiao provided the “Shu Embroidery Building” with technology and brought special Shu brocade weavers. He also took advantage of the opportunity to rush to the Internal Affairs Department to produce Shu brocade to steal the Qiao Family’s technology, improve the quality of the “Shu Embroidery Building” Shu broidery, and let the “Shu Embroidery Building” firmly occupy the capital’s market.

“Idiot!” The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. Fourth Master Qiao slapped the tea table. “Second Brother Qiao, do you know how much influence he had on our Qiao Family?” Originally, we could use mid-grade Shu brocade to control the capital’s market, but if he did it like this, unless it was high-grade Shu brocade, otherwise, we wouldn’t have the confidence to fight against the people from the Shu Embroidery Pavilion! High-grade Shu brocade is our trump card. Before the final critical moment, I didn’t think of revealing my trump card. That’s our guarantee, and it’s even more of an honor! We are imperial merchants. Only by taking out our belongings and how many people are competing for them can we reveal our identities. At the critical moment, it can also become a tool of our strategy. If we directly reveal our trump card when we face the ‘Shu Xiu Pavilion’, then what’s the value of Shu Jin! Rare goods are precious. If we want to compete with Shu Xiulou for customers and release high-grade Shu brocade to become a bargain on a rotten street, then why would we fight? “Idiot!”

It was obvious that they could solve the problem with mid-grade Shu brocade, but they had to use high-grade Shu brocade in the future. Winning against the “Shu Embroidery Building” was certain, but their losses were also large, and they wasted even more time!

“Idiot! Idiot!” Fourth Master Qiao roared angrily.

Qiao Yi didn’t dare to reply and stood to the side.

Fourth Master Qiao calmed down a little and said, “We need to make a good plan for this matter. If we don’t let the people from the second room peel off their skin, I won’t call them Qiao Xingye!”

The heroic words were released, and Fourth Master Qiao began to talk about business.

“There will be a gathering in a few days. It will be a gathering between several emperors and merchants. At that time, you and San’er will follow me.”

“What about Qiao Qiao?”

“What does it have to do with her?” In the face of benefits, Fourth Master Qiao would not share them with others.

“Father, Qiao Family is still in charge of eldest branch. This time, Qiao Qiao has also come. If we leave her and gather together, it would be bad if others find out.”

“Trouble!” Fourth Master Qiao said irritably, but he still listened to Qiao Yi’s words.

The gathering that Fourth Master Qiao was talking about was actually a private gathering of a few imperial merchants.

Businessmen valued connections the most. As newbies, these newly promoted imperial merchants had to hold groups. Most of them weren’t from the capital. As outsiders, they had to have their own teams. Of course, there was also the most important point. Although they were from different industries, they had no boundaries in business. They had to make more friends and develop in different directions.

This kind of official statement was given to Qiao Yunxi by Fourth Master Qiao, and Qiao Yunxi scoffed at it.

After following Fourth Master Qiao to the teahouse, Qiao Xi immediately became happy.

Tea ceremony.

Zhong Chenglin’s teahouse.

Sure enough, it’s the property of a wealthy family. I wonder when the Qiao family will reach the Zhong family’s standard.

She was very curious about the Zhong Clan where Zhong Chenglin was.

The Zhong Clan kept a low profile. This was well-known. Even if it was the capital’s main clan, the Zhong Clan did not point fingers at such powerful seafarers in the industry. On the contrary, they were often used as a foil. Not only was the Zhong Clan’s main clan like this in the capital’s Chamber of Commerce, it was also the branch where Zhong Chenglin was, and it was also the same in the Jincheng Chamber of Commerce.

If the Qiao Clan were to be as domineering as the Zhong Clan, they would probably walk horizontally.

This tea ceremony was Zhong Chenglin’s branch industry, and it was also their only industry in the capital. After decades of accumulation, the tea leaves of the tea ceremony were the Emperor’s favourite. Every year, they would pay tribute to the Emperor. There weren’t many of them, and they were extremely precious.

Fourth Master Qiao brought Qiao Yunxi and the others to greet him, and after making an introduction, they separated.

Qiao Yunxi followed Qiao Jinwen to a group of girls.

This was the merchant’s advantage.

Businessmen don’t have that many rules, not only women, but also children. The merchants encouraged the children to do so. It was also a kind of experience and a kind of method.

However, when the girls prepared to look at her husband’s house, they would restrain themselves slightly and would not leave the house easily. Of course, if it was different from Gao Zhui, such as marrying into a wealthy family, then there would be more rules.

“Sister Qiao Qiao.” Qiao Xi raised her head in surprise with a familiar voice.

“Miss Sun?”

Qiao Yunxi thought about it carefully, but he still didn’t remember what the Sun Clan did.

“I didn’t expect to meet Sister Qiao Qiao here. I’m so surprised.” Sun Xian had an exquisite appearance and was very handy in the crowd.

“That’s right. It’s really exciting to meet an old friend from another country.” Qiao Xi was even more capable of telling lies when she opened her eyes.

Sun Xian sat down beside Qiao Yunxi. “Sister Qiao Qiao, where do you live in the capital? Let’s go around tomorrow. I’ve been in the capital for so long, and I haven’t been around properly. I’m not familiar with the world, so father won’t let me go out. It’s good to see Sister Qiao Qiao, and my father won’t worry if I come with you.”

“I don’t have time,” Qiao Xi said in Sun Xian’s daze. “You know that I have something important to do this time. As the next head of the Qiao family, I don’t have time to do anything messy.”

I’m a serious person, and I have serious things to do.

Qiao Yunxi smiled at Sun Xian.

Sun Xian was embarrassed for a moment. Seeing everyone around her look over, she twisted the embroidered handkerchief in her hand and said grievously, “Sister Qiao Qiao, I know that you have prejudices against me. Big Brother Yuan Bao and I have known each other long ago, and the two families are close friends, so in the eyes of others, our relationship is better.” But I really didn’t think of snatching anything from you. In my heart, Big Brother Yuan Bao has always been just Big Brother. Besides, Sister Qiao Qiao, you said earlier that you are the future head of Qiao Family. Your status is noble. Big Brother Yuan Bao will definitely choose you. You … don’t be so wary of me. I, I just want to be friends with you. ”

“Xian Xian, you treat others as your friends, so they might not treat you sincerely. These days, there are all kinds of people. The country bumpkins have never seen the world, and they can’t see their identities clearly. They think that if they are flattered in the countryside, they will go to heaven. Who knows, there are mountains outside the mountains, and there are people outside?”

Qiao Xi didn’t know who the helper was.

‘”I’ve been taught. Xian Xian, you must remember this eldest sister’s teachings. We are all from the countryside. We must understand the rules and know our identities. We must avoid colliding with a noble person like eldest sister!”

“You” The woman raised her eyebrows and glared at Qiao Xi, but she couldn’t say anything sharp.

Sun Xian and Qiao Yunxi originally came from the same place. She said that Qiao Yunxi was a country bumpkin, but didn’t she just indirectly mock Sun Xian for being a country bumpkin?

Seeing Lu Ting’s ugly expression, Sun Xian hurriedly comforted, “Sister Ting, don’t be angry. Xian Xian knows that you are protecting me. I don’t care. Really. Don’t target Sister Qiao Qiao. Sister Qiao Qiao doesn’t mean it. She … just doesn’t like me getting too close to Big Brother Yuan Bao.”

Sun Xian lowered her head with a lonely expression.

‘”Xian Xian, I told you that you were being bullied. Although I don’t know that ingot, since you said that the two of you are close friends and that you and ingot are siblings, what’s wrong? Who’s in the way of the relationship? Those people who overestimate themselves and can’t see their identities are always thinking of someone who can soar into the sky. There’s no need to give her a good face.”

Sun Xian helplessly looked around.

Although the movements of the three of them weren’t big, because the atmosphere wasn’t good, someone had already noticed them. In addition, Lu Ting didn’t deliberately conceal her actions, so almost everyone heard what she was saying.

Becoming the focus of attention, Lu Ting was even more complacent, trampling Qiao Yunxi wantonly under her feet, showing her high integrity.

Qiao Jinwen picked up the teacup in front of her and took a sip.

The people beside her looked at her in surprise, and they immediately understood. They reached out and picked up a piece of dessert, slowly eating it.

Qiao Jinwen’s indifference was only the reason for the internal strife in the Qiao Clan.

Qiao Xi behaved badly and was jealous of men outside. What did Qiao Jinwen have to do with her?

Losing face was also losing face to Changfang. It had nothing to do with Fourth Fang. It was Qiao Xi’s own character.

Thinking of this, Qiao Jinwen smiled.

The burning gazes in the surroundings stabbed at Qiao Xi and mocked her ridiculously.

Qiao Yunxi sat lazily in his seat, staring at Sun Xian without blinking.

Being stared at uncomfortably by this gaze, Sun Xian guiltily turned her body away.

However, in the eyes of outsiders, this action of hers was precisely because she was afraid of Qiao Yunxi’s obscene might and timidly avoided it.

Although Lu Ting was the only one who helped Sun Xian stand up, she had preconceived prejudices against Qiao Xi in the fight.

Everyone came from a merchant background, and they were ready to engage in intrigue. Furthermore, they didn’t have any scruples and wouldn’t be shy because of their status.

Anyway, everyone was only meeting today, so they didn’t know if they would have the chance to contact each other in the future, so why should they be so cautious?

Besides, Qiao Family?

What kind of thing is Qiao Family? I’ve never heard of him, I don’t know him!

“Miss Lu is right. There is no need to give a good face to someone who can’t see her identity and sow discord.” Qiao Xi suddenly opened her mouth, causing Sun Xian to feel that the situation was not good.

However, before she could think about it, Qiao Yunxi continued, “Miss Sun said that Big Brother Yuan Bao is next door. Why don’t I invite him over?”

“No need!” Sun Xian stood up, her movements too fast, knocking down the teacup beside her.

Looking around awkwardly, Sun Xian explained, “This place is full of women. I’m afraid it’s inconvenient.”

“Is there anything inconvenient?” Qiao Xi replied, “Everyone is gathered here today to communicate with each other. There are so many people that it’s lively.”