Chapter 176 Wu Qiqi Arrives

"Sorry, these are not for sale."

Wei Shuyu smiled regretfully and refused.

These folding fans have a special meaning. They're fine for showing off, but if they get out, they might cause a major upheaval.

"Then I wonder why Imperial Censor Wei took out these folding fans..."

The merchants were extremely puzzled.

"With the exception of a few, all these folding fans will be returned untouched!"

"I did this simply to tell everyone one thing."

"The government officials all support the promotion of commerce!"

The merchants were even more puzzled.

support?

Is making a folding fan from a piece of calligraphy or painting considered support?

"Forgive our ignorance, but we do not understand what Imperial Censor Wei means by these words?"

A merchant respectfully sought advice.

What do you all think of the appearance of this folding fan?

Wei Shuyu asked a question in return.

"Excellent."

The merchant nodded in agreement: "Apart from the fact that the paper fan body is a bit fragile, everything else is of superior quality!"

"So, do you all think these folding fans will sell?"

Wei Shuyu smiled.

The merchants began to whisper among themselves.

Honestly, they didn't think much of the folding fan.

Ordinary people value affordability and durability.

These paper folding fans are not only expensive, but they also don't break easily.

"Excuse my bluntness, but they don't sell well!"

Some merchants spoke up honestly.

"Even with His Majesty and the Emperor Emeritus, and all the civil and military officials leading the way, it's still hard to sell?" Wei Shuyu asked with a smile.

"this……"

The merchant hesitated for a moment, but still replied truthfully, "It might cause a sensation, but the common people will never buy it."

"No, no, no..."

Wei Shuyu shook his head: "These items are not sold to the common people, but to scholars!"

"It's more accurate to call it an ornament than a folding fan."

A scholar? Or a decoration?

Upon hearing this, the merchants immediately felt relieved.

Just like women's ornaments, many of them are useless, but women still like them.

In ancient times, there were few forms of entertainment, so scholars liked to gather and show off.

It will definitely create a climax.

Moreover, there were renowned figures such as the Chancellor of the Imperial Academy and Ouyang Xun, and even His Majesty personally came to lend his support.

This folding fan is definitely going to be a hit.

"Imperial Censor Wei, does this folding fan also require authorization?"

A shrewd merchant spotted a business opportunity and immediately spoke up.

"Authorization for folding fans is not required."

Wei Shuyu glanced at the crowd and asked, "But are any of you able to buy paper?"

Well……

Paper was monopolized by the aristocratic families.

They wouldn't dare to make it on their own.

Setting up a paper mill is not cheap, and if it gets raided, you'll have nowhere to turn for help.

"Please don't be anxious, everyone."

Wei Shuyu smiled like a little fox: "Although we can't get paper, we can cooperate."

Damn it.

After going around in circles, so this is what you were really after!

The merchants all thought this with disdain in their hearts.

"How much does this folding fan cost?"

"Buying price: 80 cash; selling price: 100 cash."

"So expensive?"

Some merchants immediately backed down.

The profit of twenty coins seems extremely high.

But they're just too expensive, and they're afraid they won't be able to sell them and will be stuck with them.

"Folding fans are high-end luxury items. One hundred coins is expensive, but if there is calligraphy or painting on them, the price will be completely different..."

"There is no need for you to make a decision now."

"The Chang'an Folding Fan Shop will open in a few days. You can observe it first, and whether or not to purchase it is entirely up to you."

Upon hearing this, the merchants breathed a sigh of relief.

What they feared was that Wei Shuyu would use his official position to force people to buy and sell.

They've encountered this kind of thing before.

“Wei Shuyu…”

Just as Wei Shuyu was speaking eloquently, Wu Qiqi arrived with Nangong Wan'er.

However, when they tried to approach the platform, they were stopped by soldiers.

"Qiqi?"

Choi Shin-ki tilted his head back, his sharp little eyes peeking out from under his helmet.

How dare the female strategist of our Imperial Academy army block my way?

Choi Shin-ki ran over...

*Smack*

He raised his hand and smacked her on the head.

The soldier didn't react at all, but just turned his head in confusion.

"Your cunt's groin..."

Choi Shin-ki, clutching his right hand and blushing, yelled, "If I want to hit you, why don't you take off your helmet and let me hit you?"

"..."

So if you want to hit me, I have to obediently offer up my head?

Even so, couldn't you at least have warned me that you were going to hit me?

"I'll definitely do it next time..."

The soldier gave a perfunctory response.

"..."

Choi Shin-ki was so angry he wanted to hit it again.

Suddenly, a finger pressed against his forehead and gave him a gentle push.

Choi Shin-ki fell to the ground with a thud.

Wu Qiqi, along with Nangong Wan'er, walked confidently past him.

"Qiqi, I came to pick you up, and this is how you treat me?"

Choi Shin-ki was very sad.

"I'll make it up to you next time."

On the other side.

Fang Yi'ai's gaze shot out from under his helmet.

After a flurry of shots, the bullets landed on Nangong Wan'er.

Curvy and shapely...

No one can compare to Wan Hua Ge.

rub.

He flashed to Nangong Wan'er's side.

He tossed his head, thinking it looked cool.

Rolling around...

The helmet spun around for a moment, and when it landed, it was on backwards, so you couldn't see anything.

Failed attempt to show off.

Fang Yi'ai angrily threw away his helmet, and when he looked again, the two figures were nowhere to be seen.

Da da da...

Fang Yi'ai jogged after him, calling out as he went...

"My name is Fang Yi'ai, and my father is Fang Xuanling. May I ask if you are willing to marry me, young lady?"

"She's from the imperial palace," Wu Qiqi replied indifferently.

Swoosh.

Fang Yi'ai slipped away faster than anyone else.

It’s over, it’s over…

If Gao Yang finds out, will she misunderstand me?

What brings you here?

Wei Shuyu stepped forward, his gaze seemingly casually sweeping over Nangong Wan'er...

"You go ahead with your work, I'll just come and check on you."

Wu Qiqi was quite sensible and pulled Nangong Wan'er aside.

Wei Shuyu nodded.

I also know that now is not the right time to talk about personal matters.

"Excuse me, everyone, let's continue..."

The meeting lasted all day.

The imperial court needed to issue and explain many of its policies on commerce.

Furthermore, it is necessary to grant authorization to those who favor commerce to create innovative products.

Sometimes, several people fight tooth and nail over the authorization to sell a popular item.

It wasn't that Wei Shuyu refused to grant authorization.

Rather, it is a case of "two tigers cannot share one mountain."

It's like a new type of bookcase.

After the imperial examination system became popular in the Tang Dynasty, many students had to travel long distances to take the exams, so they would buy book boxes.

Several merchants set up book box workshops in Hu County.

Wouldn't that mean driving the other party away?

For a moment, the scene became as noisy and chaotic as a vegetable market.

Some merchants even resorted to violence.

I was busy until late at night before I finally stopped.

It is estimated that after the news spreads in a few days, even more merchants will flock to Hu County.

"Finally finished."

Wei Shuyu plopped down on the stone steps, completely disregarding his image.

"Yes, yes."

Choi Shin-ki was exhausted from beating everyone up.

When those merchants started arguing, they didn't even give face to the big boss of the Divine Foundation.

Can that Godbase boss tolerate it?

We have to beat you all into submission.

As a result, the merchants remained in high spirits, while Choi Shin-ki was the first to be exhausted.

Right now, there are still quite a few merchants arguing outside.

"Wei Shuyu, here you go."

Wu Qiqi brought up a bowl of water.

"Qiqi, I want one too."

Choi Shin-ki collapsed to the ground and shouted.

"Go pour it yourself."

"Then why did you pour it into the big pot?"

Wu Qiqi gave her a meaningful look.

What's with that look?

"Yesterday I was with Princess Qinghe..."

"Stop nagging, I'll pour it myself!"

Swoosh.

Choi Shin-ki quickly stood up, then turned back and asked, "Seven, would you like some chilled juice? I'll have someone make you some."