They agreed to do business together, so how can they just give their shares to someone else halfway through?!
Even though this person is my own daughter, it still won't do!
This is a breach of trust, breaking one's word, and being untrustworthy!
Jiayin really wanted to throw every word she could think of at the Emperor's face.
Perhaps it was because her eyes were too clear, reflecting all his thoughts, that the emperor felt very guilty under Jia Yin's gaze.
He coughed twice and tentatively suggested, "Well, Fu Niu'er, I'm also at my wit's end because of the Third Princess's persistent pestering."
"If you're unwilling, then help me think of a good way to give me some peace and quiet, okay?"
Jiayin really wanted to roll her eyes.
How can the ruler of a nation pass on such a difficult problem to a child? Doesn't he feel ashamed?!
But you can't say that.
Her mind raced, and she quickly pouted, her eyes reddened, and she choked out, "Uncle Huang is a bad guy. We agreed to work together to make money, but why did Uncle Huang give the shop to someone else!"
"It would be fine to give it to someone else, so why the Third Princess? She doesn't like Fu Niu'er. Fu Niu'er is afraid of being locked in a dark room, so she doesn't dare to come to the palace. Her Imperial Uncle even wants her to open a shop with Fu Niu'er."
"Waaah, Fu Niu'er is scared, Fu Niu'er doesn't want to argue with her!"
As she said this, her tears fell like beads from a broken string.
The Emperor had seen this girl so often, and was used to her cleverness and obedience, that he panicked when he suddenly saw her crying and quickly tried to comfort her.
"Don't cry, Fu Niu'er. Your Imperial Uncle didn't say that the shop had to be given to the Third Princess. If you don't agree, then it won't be given to her. After all, you are also the owner of the shop, aren't you?"
Jiayin sobbed, blinked her long eyelashes with tears in them, and asked, "Really? Uncle Emperor isn't afraid that Third Princess will come and make a scene?"
The Emperor nodded, "Don't worry, at worst I'll just give her another shop and let her do whatever she wants with it."
“I’m afraid that won’t work,” Jiayin shook her head. “Third Princess is jealous of Fu Niu’er’s business, and she’s also angry that her Uncle Huang is doing business with Fu Niu’er without her.”
That is indeed the case, and the Emperor is well aware of it.
But both daughters are his flesh and blood. He knew that his daughter was doing this to win his love and attention, so he couldn't bring himself to refuse her.
Jiayin wiped away her tears and said dejectedly, "My godfather said that my uncle works very hard reviewing memorials every day, and he asked Fu Niu to cheer him up and not cause him any trouble."
"Since Uncle is in a dilemma, then Fu Niu'er will think of a solution for Uncle..."
"Good, good, Fu Niu'er is the most sensible." The Emperor quickly praised her, wanting to both appease the chubby girl in front of him and hear what good ideas she had.
"Uncle, the owner of Baiyun Inn is only you and me, and it absolutely cannot be given to anyone else. Since Third Princess insists on getting involved, then let Third Princess open another branch in the south of the city."
"After all, Xindu is so big that customers have to come all the way to Baiyunjian to get cakes, while some people don't want to come because they think it's too far."
"But she can't interfere in managing Baiyunjian, she can't ask for all the pastry recipes, and she can't steal my master chef!"
“Her branch can take snacks from Baiyunjian every day to sell, and I can give her a 20% discount so she can make money.”
"This way, she won't ruin the reputation that Baiyunjian has just built up by making bad pastries. She won't have to worry too much about managing it later; she just needs to know how to read the accounts."
The emperor thought about it for a moment and also thought it was a good idea.
The third princess was just envious and looking for something new; it was just a typical girl's temper.
If you let her open a new shop, she can play for a few days and earn money, then she definitely won't cause trouble.
Most importantly, the two little girls no longer have to squeeze into one shop, so they naturally won't quarrel.
"Alright, that's settled then." The Emperor laughed. "You don't need to worry about anything. Once the Third Princess's branch opens, just make one more snack at Baiyun Pavilion."
"As for whether it can be sold or not, and whether it results in a loss, that's up to the Third Princess herself. If she loses money, it would be even better if she could understand that opening a shop is not easy and that money is hard-earned."
Jiayin retorted angrily, her voice nasal, "Our shop's pastries are the best. We could sell them with our eyes closed and still not lose money."
"Good, good, we definitely won't lose money." The Emperor chuckled, ruffled the little girl's hair, and felt a pang of guilt. He quickly ordered Steward Yi to prepare the best items.
A set of jewelry and headdress made in the imperial workshops is definitely a must.
Eight bolts of silk, two fine silver fox pelts, and two sable pelts were presented as tribute from the south…
Jia Yin entered the palace empty-handed but left with large bags and bundles, once again demonstrating to everyone what it means to win the emperor's favor with nothing and remain so.
The Third Princess had already sent people to keep an eye on the Imperial Study. Upon hearing that Jiayin had left, she rushed over there.
"Father, Father! That lowly... no, Princess Kangle has given up the shop?!" She was so happy she almost shouted "lowly girl" out loud.
The emperor already felt guilty, and seeing his own daughter so useless only made him more unhappy.
He said directly, "Baiyunjian belongs to Princess Kangle, why should it be given to you?"
"I'm giving you a shop in the south of the city. Have someone tidy it up and turn it into a branch of Baiyunjian. All the pastries can be sourced from Baiyunjian!"
"Princess Kang Le has agreed to lower the price by 20%. You don't need any costs or effort to manage it. You can make money as long as you sell it."
"I'll see, even something as simple as this, you can't do it well!"
After saying that, he turned and went into the inner hall, leaving the third princess somewhat dumbfounded.
When she came to her senses, she stamped her foot and tried to chase after him, but was stopped by Steward Yi and his men.
"Third Princess, please listen to the Emperor. If you continue to make a scene and anger the Emperor, you may never be able to enter the Imperial Study again!"
Steward Yi, with a pained expression, whispered again, "Even if the princess is not satisfied, let's think of a solution in a few days. If the shop does well and the Emperor is pleased, then everything will be fine..."
The third princess thought this made sense, and was even more afraid that her father would confine her to her quarters again.
So, she rarely listened to advice, and stormed off in a huff.
Manager Yi straightened up, looked at her back, and frowned.
He truly regretted suggesting to the Emperor that they inquire about Princess Kangle.
That lovable chubby girl always spoke to him with a smile, without the slightest hint of disdain or contempt, and he liked her from the bottom of his heart.
But he knew the Emperor too well. The Third Princess was the Emperor's own flesh and blood, and the Emperor would definitely show her some favoritism.
He had already done his best to get Princess Kang Le to figure out a solution herself...
Outside the palace, next to the Li family's carriage, the Marquis's carriage was also parked.
As soon as Jiayin stepped out of the palace gate, she saw her adoptive father getting off the carriage. She ran over and hugged his arm.
The Marquis didn't say anything. He carried her into the carriage and then told Ye Shan, who was driving, "Take Granny He and Shui Ling back to Suijin Beach to give them a message. Tell them I'm taking the princess for a walk and we'll be back soon."
Ye Shan bowed in agreement, then quickly left with Granny He and Shui Ling...
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