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"This saying makes sense, but I do not know if the price is really that low. If it’s true, I would immediately buy a few pieces to replace the windows in my study first."

The person next to him held a white jade long smoking pipe and pushed him aside a little, pointing to the outside buildings and said, "You?

By the time you get this colored glaze here, it would be at least half a year later.

Inside news, the current supply of colored glaze has already been reserved by those high officials and nobles.

Us, having a bit of money but no power, just have to wait. "

The speaking man was helpless, but this is how society works; officials come first, then the farming citizens; wealthy merchants like them would be at the very bottom.

The hierarchical system of scholar, farmer, worker, and merchant is truly frustrating. No matter how rich you are, your social status remains low!

At this moment, Gu Youyou had already taken the various bosses upstairs, where there was a large meeting room and individual offices for the bosses.

Elegantly and grandly decorated, these patrons had spent a significant amount of silver, they should feel it was worth the money.

Then, in that largest meeting room, Gu Youyou explained to them the various pros and cons of glass—the biggest drawback of glass being its fragility. Therefore, merely selling it was not enough; they also had to provide delivery and installation services.

Since the window sizes might differ from home to home, it is usually necessary to measure the sizes at the customer’s home first before making custom orders.

This service could be charged separately or included in the cost of the glass. Gu Youyou left the decision to the bosses.

The bosses felt valued and pleasantly surprised.

They also thought highly of Gu Youyou for her character. As the largest shareholder, she wasn’t making marketing decisions alone but was consulting with them.

They thought about it and decided that it would be better to let customers decide on this matter themselves to prevent any feelings of being cheated.

Different thicknesses and styles of glass each had different prices, and Gu Youyou also gave them the authority to set the prices.

After all, these bosses were very clear about the costs.

They were major merchants in their regions; no one was more sensitive to pricing.

Gu Youyou touched her stomach, feeling it was about time, and stood up to leave.

"Ladies and gentlemen, due to my special status, I cannot stay out too long. Let’s wrap up today’s meeting here. The next seven days will be for exhibition. As glass is fragile, I ask everyone to put in a bit more effort to explain clearly to the visitors."

Everyone stood up and bowed, saying: "Doctor Gu, you have worked hard, please head back first."

After Gu Youyou left, the guests who received the first invitation were finally able to enter and visit. They could not admit too many visitors at once to ensure everyone got a chance to see; indeed, seven days was far from enough.

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Three days later, Jin Zijin returned alone, riding back to Beijing. The army was still behind and would take another two days to return.

In the past I left when the willows were leafy;

Now I return in a snowstorm so heavy;

It’s been half a year since I left when the willows were leafy; now upon my return, the entire Beijing is covered in heavy snow.

Jin Zijin rode his horse to the gate of his home, where the gatekeeper was using a shovel and broom to clear the snow in front of the gate.

Seeing the tall horse stop in front, they looked up and saw the Prince covered in snowflakes.

They were quite shocked, rubbing their eyes a few times before they dared to confirm they were not mistaken.

But why has the Prince returned in such a state?

Covered in dust and grime.