“I am glad that we are all gathered here today…”
Seeing everyone looking at her, Loran Hill recalled the time when Chelsea taught her in the past while dealing with the current situation.
It is said that the head maid Chelsea is actually from the Empire. She met Angus when she was young and came to work in a tavern in Verga.
With the entertainment of delicious food and music, the atmosphere of the banquet gradually became more lively, and Loran Hill and a noble lady sat at a small table beside the dance floor and talked to each other.
"Good evening, Madam Vanessa."
"You're welcome, Miss Lacey. Good evening~" The noble lady in the dark red and black gauze dress responded with a smile, covering her lips with her hand. A black mole at the corner of her eye added a touch of mature beauty to her.
"I wonder what Miss Lacy wants to ask me about. As long as it's not particularly sensitive, I will tell you everything I know."
After accepting Loran Hill's gift, the noble lady naturally knew that this dreamy merchant lady must have something to ask of her. Such interactions were not uncommon among nobles and wealthy people.
"Thank you, ma'am. Actually, it's because the Chamber of Commerce's fleet just returned from the East recently. They finally crossed the turbulent Endless Sea and brought back a batch of goods. They want to get a good return in the imperial capital." Loran Hill said the words he had prepared in advance. This reason was indeed very sufficient and did not arouse suspicion.
"Miss Lacey is indeed smart. Although Titania has encountered many events this year, it is still a place where many nobles and dignitaries gather. If you want to sell some luxury goods, this place is perfect." She introduced skillfully.
"Actually, Miss Lacey did a very good job today. All we have to do next is attract more people's attention."
"Also, I can offer you some small suggestions. Always remain secretive. Don't actively sell rare and valuable items to those nobles. Display them ostentatiously to attract them, and then have them come to you and inquire about them. Only then can you conceal your hesitation by saying the item is rare, hinting at its high price."
“That way you can get the most benefit.”
"Things whose prices are not stated are always the most mysterious and attractive, and are often the most expensive." She looked at the businesswoman in a black and red dress and expressed her thoughts with sincerity.
"Thank you very much, Madam Vanessa."
Although she had no intention of making money from this, the girl still expressed gratitude. Showing weakness is also a way to build closer ties, isn't it?
"Then, in your opinion, which dignitaries should we interact with or invite in order to achieve good results?"
"Well, actually, many people can do it, such as the famous poet in the imperial capital, Lord Tefelli, Mrs. Hathaway who is famous for her fashion sense, and the highly respected Earl Howard among the aristocrats..." She mentioned several names in a row.
These people were indeed celebrities in the imperial capital, but they were still far from the powerful nobles that the girl had expected, so she continued to speak.
"Is there any big shot who is more influential and can cause a sensation? Because this batch of goods is precious, I want to maximize its value." The girl blinked, expressing her higher ambitions.
"Oh... I think I understand what Miss Lacey is thinking. It seems that I make mistakes sometimes." Vanessa looked at the stunningly beautiful girl in front of her, as if she suddenly understood something, and smiled knowingly.
"Since Miss Lacy has such an idea, as a friend, how can I not help her? However, I haven't paid much attention to this matter in the past, and I may not be able to think of a worthy goal in such a hurry."
"And with Miss Lacey's strength, I think you don't look down on those mundane beings. Can you give me some time to help you find out?" Mrs. Vanessa also gradually became enthusiastic. She was not a stupid person, and she suddenly figured out a lot of things.
Seeing that the noble lady seemed to have misunderstood his meaning, but this was also beneficial to the previous plan, Loran Hill was reluctant to break her idea for the time being, so he could only nod helplessly, with a faint smile on his soft cheeks.
"Then I'll have to trouble Mrs. Vanessa." We can only take it one step at a time.
"Don't be so polite. As long as Miss Lacey remembers me as her friend in the future, that's all. Haha." Mrs. Vanessa covered her smiling face with a lace folding fan.
In her mind, this might be a good opportunity. With Miss Lacy's dreamy beauty, she could attract countless dignitaries, and she could also use this opportunity to connect with the higher echelons of the empire and gain more benefits. Perhaps she would be more proactive and proactive than Loran Hill in this matter.
"Then I'll say goodbye for now. Thank you, Miss Lacey, for the gift."
The two continued to talk for a while, and as the banquet gradually came to an end, Lady Vanessa also stood up to say goodbye. Then Loran Hill and the servants escorted the lady out of the hall and saw her board the carriage with her entourage.
"It seems that this lady likes the silk dress that the young lady gave her very much." The pink-haired elf maid walked over and whispered beside the girl.
"It's not just that. Hey, I feel like I'm going in the wrong direction." Loran Hill put his arms around himself and turned back to the brightly lit hall.
There are several guests today who are worth getting to know.
Looking at the lavishly dressed nobles twirling on the dance floor, the girl sighed inwardly. If only Lettice were here. This young lady, born into a wealthy family, was a natural at this kind of scene.
The thought was fleeting, and then she stepped into this golden world of fame and fortune again, greeting people with the words she had memorized.
Under the golden glass chandelier, the people at the banquet were immersed in the wonderful music and enjoyment, gradually forgetting the fear and anxiety of the past few months, and slowly regaining their former aristocratic elegance and pride.
Isn't this how the world is? No matter how things change, they are still the ones who have power and wealth.
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In the Imperial Province of Zishan, the rolling hills are covered with lush green trees. These tall, upright yew trees, found throughout the province's mountains and plains, are a valuable asset to the local nobility. They use the wood to craft furniture and bows, which are then sold throughout the empire.
However, such lucrative profits did not fall into the hands of the common people who did the heavy labor, but most of them went into the pockets of the local nobles.
They owned land, sawmills, furniture factories, and bow and arrow factories. Their guards also manned checkpoints on the main roads in the forest to control the outward flow of goods. All profits and earnings were controlled by the nobles, who were stingy and filled dusty warehouses with gold coins.
Tonight, the stars are dim. A man on horseback is running on the mountain road at night, taking advantage of the darkness to move forward. His wine-red short hair is like ink in the dark night, and it is difficult to see clearly, and it blends with his body into a black shadow.
When he reached a hill, he gradually stopped and looked at the lush green mountains in the distance.
Being here again, he wondered what news those 'old friends' would bring. Recently, he had heard that pamphlets from the West were becoming popular in these mountains, promoting ideas that were extremely inconsistent with the empire.
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