Daqin Zhentiansi

Chapter 377: Don’t Get Involved in Their Affairs

This was the first time that Yu Kuizhen accompanied the emperor on a secret visit.

In the Imperial Household Department, the first and second rank officials were most fond of talking about when they had accompanied the emperor on his travels.

For those in charge of the Imperial Household Department, being able to accompany the emperor on his travels is an honor and a sign of the emperor's trust.

The person in charge who is qualified to accompany the emperor out of the palace and the imperial city has an unshakable position in the Imperial Household Department.

Yu Kuizhen didn't expect that the emperor would let him accompany him.

However, knowing that they were here to visit Princess Yunuo's shop, Yu Kuizhen understood in her heart that everything was because of Marquis Qingyang.

He felt guilty that all he had to do today was thanks to the support of Marquis Qingyang.

Emperor Yuan Kang, dressed in light black casual clothes, got off the carriage and followed Yu Kuizhen into the three-story shop and went straight to the attic on the top floor.

"Brother Yu, I have already arranged the quiet room you requested."

When we got to the attic, Master Tao, dressed in a green robe, smiled and raised his hand to signal.

Yu Kuizhen coughed lightly, then bowed and said, "Thank you, Manager Tao."

After saying this, he bowed slightly and walked towards the quiet room in front with Emperor Yuankang.

Master Tao just kept his head down until the two of them turned the corner, then a smile appeared on his lips.

He probably knew what kind of identity could make Yu Kuizhen, the head of the Imperial Household Department, bow down to him.

I didn't expect that this company would let this person come.

It seems that Zhang Yuan has unknowingly caught the attention of the most important figures in Daqin.

After taking a few steps, Emperor Yuankang said calmly, "Is he Tao Yulin?"

Yu Kuizhen quickly bowed and said, "Yes, Master Tao fought alongside the Marquis of Qingyang in Fengtian County. Afterwards, due to his serious injuries, he recuperated in Luyang Prefecture, opened an academy to teach his comrades' children, and then took on the task of Black Ice Taichung."

Of course, the emperor had already seen what he said in the files.

Emperor Yuankang nodded, said nothing more, and went straight into the quiet room.

"Hey, that figure seems..." When Emperor Yuankang and Yu Kuizhen walked by, the young man with a jade crown sitting in a quiet room turned his head and raised his eyebrows.

"Third Master, have you seen an acquaintance?" The black-robed scholar beside the young man with the jade crown chuckled. "Although Princess Yuruo and the Zhao Palace behind her are not well-known, in fact, the business of Liangyuanyu is not under her control at all."

The black-robed scholar lowered his voice and looked serious.

"The Imperial Concubine asked the Third Master to come here to support Imperial Concubine Qi. After all, Imperial Concubine Qi is childless and poses no threat to anyone, but she is the most favored..."

The young man in the jade crown nodded.

He naturally knew that Concubine Qi was behind the Yuyuan Trading Company's business.

Turning his gaze toward the window, the young man with the jade crown revealed a hint of suppressed joy.

I didn't expect that my father would come too.

……

Because Yuyuan Trading Company has been selling more and more Liangyuan Domain materials and treasures recently, it has also gained some fame in the imperial city.

Many noble families and merchants from the imperial city came to today's sale.

Especially merchants from all walks of life, they all have extremely sensitive noses.

Everyone knows that Liang Yuanyu's business is very profitable, but the only company that has recently risen in the imperial city is Yuyuan Trading Company. If you don't understand the background behind it, you will not be qualified to make a fortune in the imperial city.

In today's scene, the lobby was bustling with people, most of whom were here to show their support for Yuyuan Trading Company.

Of course, there are also some who have strong forces behind them and are determined to influence Liang Yuanyu's business.

"Brother Gong, you rarely get involved in business matters, so why did you invite us to Yuyuan Trading Company today?"

In the noisy lobby, there was a long table where several scholars in green robes sat side by side.

The scholar who spoke was in his early fifties. The patterns on his green robe were flowing, giving him an air of nobility.

"Gong is from Zhengyang County and is acquainted with Princess Yunuo. Of course, I have to support her business."

"You all have a lot of money, and Gong must make you pay for it."

The voice that replied was very calm.

Imperial City Academy Instructor, Wenyuan Pavilion Scholar. These two titles allowed Gong Yuzheng to get by quite comfortably in the Imperial City.

Although he is not as powerful as the Jixue in Zhengyang County, he is now truly noble and can serve in a high position in the Six Ministries at any time.

When they heard Gong Yuzheng say that he was here to support Princess Yuruo, the others all smiled and nodded.

They were all Gong Yuzheng's colleagues in Wenyuan Pavilion or Imperial City Academy. Since Gong Yuzheng was using personal relationships to invite them to his event, it didn't matter if he spent some money.

"Brother Gong is so open-minded. So I, Xue, will open my purse and spend more today."

"Alas, I am not as wealthy as Instructor Xue's family. My wife only gives me five thousand taels of gold as pocket money."

"You old sour fellow, five thousand taels of gold is just pocket money, is this a show of wealth?"

A few of them were laughing and joking quietly, not much different from the other merchants around them.

Gong Yuzheng shook his head slightly, holding a light golden fruit in his palm.

"You all know the efficacy of this Jade Buddha Bodhi. There will be at least three of them on sale today."

His words made the eyes of several Confucian scholars light up.

Being in the Imperial City, where the essence of the Qin Dynasty is gathered, how could one not know that the Jade Buddha Bodhi can be used to temper and differentiate the soul?
It’s just that such treasures have always been rare, and most people have never seen them.

"With such a good thing... I'll send a message for my wife to come."

"Hiss, Brother Gong, you should have told me to bring more money. You've delayed me, delayed me!"

Several people beside Gong Yuzheng suddenly wailed.

……

The third floor of Yuyuan Commercial Bank.

In a rather spacious and quiet room, several women in luxurious clothes were sitting.

The person in the lead, although wearing casual clothes, still looked elegant and noble. She was the emperor's favorite concubine, Concubine Qi.

The others were royal relatives and princes’ families who had a good relationship with Concubine Qi.

"I heard that Concubine Qi had entrusted the shop to Princess Yunuo to manage. Some time ago, all kinds of goods were delivered from the Liangyuan Territory. It was really dazzling."

"Yes, my Lord even had someone pick out a lot of Buddhist treasures from Liangyuan Territory and gave them to the old lady, saying that they can nourish the heart and improve eyesight."

Being invited by Concubine Qi to participate in this sale not only shows one's status and wealth, but also one's intelligence.

There's nothing wrong in saying a few nice words at this time to make Concubine Qi happy.

What's more, Liang Yuanyu's business is already very profitable.

"That girl Yuruo likes to make trouble. It would be fine if she just sold some Buddhist treasures, but she had to sell some valuable treasure today."

Concubine Qi shook her head, a look of helplessness on her face.

"It's not easy for these girls to come to the Imperial City. I should at least come and support the occasion."

To keep up appearances.

The women all chuckled and nodded.

To save face, of course, money is the key.

They offered some money in exchange for a good impression on Concubine Qi, and maybe this favor could be useful someday.

It's a good deal, each one gets what they need.

……

On the third floor, there is a quiet room.

Xiao Lou, who had been promoted to the fourth rank of Jingzhao Prefecture's prefect, was sitting in a quiet room with his wife and his father-in-law, the Minister of Personnel Sima Qingguang, who was having a rare moment of leisure.

"I'm actually very curious about what Princess Yuruo, who is admired so highly by both you, my husband, and Marquis Pingyun, and whose words are as good as any man, looks like."

The woman beside Xiao Lou smiled and whispered, "I wonder if this princess is willing to marry someone. Would you like me and the other wives of officials to help her find a suitable husband?"

Hearing the woman's words, Xiao Lou shook his head. Before he could speak, his father-in-law Sima Qingguang, who was sitting beside him, said calmly, "This princess is backed by the Marquis of Qingyang. She hasn't even entered the imperial city yet, but she's already stirring up trouble. Stay out of their business."

(End of this chapter)