mtl008 Chapter 395 Attending the Palace Banquet
Chapter 395 Attending the Palace Banquet
The next day.
Wu Weiwei had just returned from the shop when an imperial edict arrived in Meilong Lane.
Wu Weiwei and the others knelt down in worship.
"Your Majesty has made an appointment for merchants to gather. These imperial merchants have greatly assisted the national economy and the people's livelihood, which pleases me greatly."
On this Mid-Autumn Festival, when envoys from various countries come to pay their respects, I have specially invited Master Wu to the palace for a chat!
Admire this! "
Looking at Wu Weiwei, who was filled with surprise, Eunuch Wei said with satisfaction, "Congratulations, Boss Wu!"
"Eunuch Wei, on such an important day, I wonder why His Majesty would think of inviting a mere merchant like myself?"
Wu Weiwei winked at Wanqiu, who then placed a bag of silver into Eunuch Wei's hand.
"Master Wu, this is unacceptable..."
Although Eunuch Wei wanted to refuse, he couldn't resist Wu Weiwei's insistence and had no choice but to accept the reward.
"As far as I know, the Western Liang Kingdom has sent Crown Prince Shao and Princess Ya Zhen here. On the one hand, they probably intend to befriend our Great Wei. On the other hand, I've heard they want to open up trade routes with our Great Wei..."
As one of the leading imperial merchants of Dawei Pharmaceutical, Wu Weiwei was naturally required to participate in the palace banquet to receive the envoys, which was also an opportunity for her.
Hearing what Eunuch Wei said, Wu Weiwei understood.
"In that case, I'll have to trouble you to give me some pointers then!"
Wu Weiwei said politely.
"nature!"
After Eunuch Wei and his entourage left, Wu Weiwei summoned Lin Fan.
"Steward Lin, what are your thoughts on this palace banquet?"
"Master, our relationship with Jubaolou is currently at a standstill, and we probably do need to open up another channel."
"If we can seize the opportunity of the palace banquet to secure the Western Liang Kingdom, then our Jade Deer will no longer be subject to the control of the Treasure Pavilion..."
Hearing Lin Fan's words, Wu Weiwei smiled bitterly.
Although Qingzhu was involved in Jubaolou, Ye Qingyun is still the apparent manager of Jubaolou because he is currently overseas.
Lin Fan was probably worried that Ye Qingyun would cause trouble later, which is why he made this consideration.
But as long as Qingzhu returns, she believes Ye Qingyun will receive the punishment she deserves.
However, just as Lin Fan said, you can't put all your money in one basket; she had to find another way out for Yu Lu.
Even though she and Qingzhu have a close relationship, she can't trust him completely.
After all, he was only a participant in Jubaolou, not someone who completely controlled it.
"I agree with your point of view. Therefore, I will do my best to facilitate commercial cooperation with the Western Liang Kingdom during this banquet at the palace!"
Lin Fan nodded.
Station.
Shao Zhan was reading the letter in his hand when he heard a knock on the door.
Luo Yazhen pushed open the door and stormed in, puffing out her cheeks.
Seeing the angry girl, Shao Zhan asked with amusement, "What's wrong now?"
He heard from his subordinates that Ya-zhen went out for a beauty treatment today. She should be happy after the treatment, so why does she have such a long face?
"Crown Prince, waah! Ya Zhen was bullied to death today... Please help me!"
Luo Yazhen cried and complained to Shao Zhan.
"Who bullied you?"
Shao Zhan felt utterly helpless about his half-sister.
Luo Yazhen glanced at him.
"That Wu Weiwei you helped on the street that day, she teamed up with my elder sister's junior sister to bully me today..."
Thinking about how she had been swindled out of three thousand taels of silver, Luo Ya felt a pang of heartache.
"It was her? How did she trick you?"
Luo Ya then tearfully recounted everything that had happened at the Jade Deer Beauty Salon that day.
Hearing her words, Shao Zhan frowned.
"You mean she's the owner of Yulu?"
"Yes, I thought she was just an ordinary person. Who knew she would be the owner of Yulu?"
Moreover, the Great Wei Dynasty actually allowed women to openly engage in commerce..."
In their Western Liang region, there are many restrictions on women who openly engage in business.
Unmarried women were not allowed to engage in business.
To engage in business, one must be married and obtain the consent of the husband's family before applying to the government for permission.
But she noticed that Wu Weiwei wasn't wearing a woman's hairstyle, and judging from her behavior, she didn't seem like a businesswoman at all.
Seeing her angrily recounting Wu Weiwei's crimes, Shao Zhan comforted her, saying, "Alright, it's just three thousand taels of silver. I'll have Gu Qing give it to you later..."
Hearing Shao Zhan's words, Luo Yazhen immediately beamed with joy.
She knew that her brother, the Crown Prince, would feel sorry for her and make it up to her.
but?
Although she received compensation, Luo Yazhen still couldn't swallow her anger.
"Brother Crown Prince, Ya Zhen wants you to help me teach her a good lesson..."
Upon hearing this, Shao Zhan's face instantly turned cold.
"Yazhen, you should know that Wu Weiwei is a person from the Great Wei Dynasty."
And as you said, your sister Wuya's junior sister is also her good friend.
Do you think that, given General Anguo's status in the Great Wei Dynasty, General Chen would allow us to bully his daughter's friend?
"Have you forgotten what your father told you before you left?"
"This……"
Remembering her father's instructions, Luo Yazhen immediately frowned.
Before leaving home, her father repeatedly told her to obey her elder brother, the Crown Prince, and not to cause trouble.
Seeing her timid expression, Shao Zhan said calmly, "Alright, His Highness Prince Min will be taking us to the palace for a grand banquet tomorrow. You should go back and rest early!"
Even though she was unwilling, Luo Yazhen had no choice but to leave.
After Luo Yazhen left, Wu Weiwei's image spontaneously appeared in Shao Zhan's mind.
Although Luo Yazhen sounded aggrieved just now, he wasn't unaware of her personality from childhood to adulthood.
She must have brought this upon herself.
Thinking of Wu Weiwei's actions in saving the little girl that day, he believed that she was definitely not that domineering person.
Hanqing Temple.
“Benefactor Luo, I never expected you to be so knowledgeable about Buddhism.”
"If that's the case, then come with me to the palace tomorrow to observe the lecture!"
Every year during the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Empress would invite him to give a lecture at the palace.
Even though the Empress's status is not as high as before, the Dharma assembly must still be held as scheduled.
"Yes, Master, I, Luo, will humbly comply!"
As Luo Bin emerged from the room where he was presiding, a smile appeared on his face.
Upon learning that a grand banquet would be held at the palace the next day, Luo Bin devised a plan to sneak into the palace.
Every year, the palace would invite the abbot of Kansei-ji Temple to give a lecture at its grand celebrations.
The same is true this year.
Several days earlier, Luo Bin had deliberately displayed his unique insights into Buddhism in front of the monks in order to attract the abbot's attention.
Sure enough, the host invited me to meet today.
He had only mentioned it casually, and the abbot had already agreed to take him to the palace.
Luo Bin frowned as he thought of Liu Shuning's heartlessness towards him.
The next day.
Liu Shuning got up early in the morning.
She summoned her maid.
"Xiao Cui, go and ask my mother if the clothes for the palace banquet have been prepared?"
"Yes, girl."
After Xiao Cui left, Liu Shuning looked at the sorrowful figure in the mirror.
After resting for a few days, my complexion finally stopped looking as haggard as before.
Thinking of her confession to Lu Hanting that day, Liu Shuning's face showed worry.
I wonder if Lu Hanting will attend today's grand banquet?