After the food and wine were served, everyone ate and drank to their heart's content. The banquet lasted for an hour before it ended and the guests left satisfied.
After the banquet, Murong Yuanbo went to visit Old Madam Murong.
The mother and son talked for a long time, and finally Murong Yuanbo left with red eyes and tears.
Old Madam Murong was also having a hard time. Tears blurred her eyes as she shed tears of regret. She regretted it and wanted to stay and enjoy the happiness of family life. Unfortunately, it was too late. She could only live out the rest of her old age in the old house in desolation. No son, no grandson, no relatives around until the end of her life.
Unfortunately, there is no medicine for regret in the world.
The next day, at dawn, she quietly left in a carriage and returned to the old house.
What she didn't know was that her son hadn't slept all night and was sitting by the window in a daze.
Liu Ningchu could only lie on the bed, clutching the corner of the quilt tightly in her hands, crying secretly, not daring to disturb Murong Yuanbo.
Murong Yuanbo watched the carriage slowly disappear from his sight and leave the palace. Murong Yuanbo's heart collapsed and cried out: Mother, you have always been like this. Can't you live a good life for your son and your family?
Gao Zhijun started to get busy and her business was on track.
It was time to put her previous wish of becoming an imperial merchant on the agenda.
Colored glass is precious here, so she decided to open a glass workshop.
Far away in Taizhou, Huo Jinzhou, accompanied by Yang, his uncle, aunt, third uncle, third aunt, the two Sun Fusheng brothers, the headman's family, and villagers who were on good terms with Gao Zhijun, were on their way to the capital to celebrate Gao Zhijun's birthday.
The guards who escorted them were all sent by Gao Zhijun, as well as servants who had been bought previously.
"Princess, the young master of the Ji family wishes to see you?"
Gao Zhijun sat in the Royal Spring Water shop and looked at the account book.
The area here is the best in the capital, and the people living nearby are either high-ranking officials or some of the richest businessmen in the capital. The spring water is also sold to them.
Gao Zhijun gave the spring water a nice name, "Royal Spring." The name was so popular that ministers and wealthy businessmen flocked to buy it.
They knew that mountain spring water was the emperor's business and no one had the courage to take advantage of it.
"Ji family? Imperial merchant? What's he here for?"
Gao Zhijun had no business dealings with the Ji family; their business was all about the palace. What was his purpose in coming here?
Could it be that he knew that she wanted to run for this year's Royal Merchant?
The imperial merchants of Daliang held a competition every three years. Whoever's goods caught the royal family's eye would become an imperial merchant and deliver goods to the palace every year.
"I don't know! Princess, do you want to see me?"
The shopkeeper asked Gao Zhijun.
"Please let him in!"
Gao Zhijun wanted to see what the other party wanted to see her about. She hoped it was good news and not bad news.
Soon, Master Ji was brought to the box, and Gao Zhijun took Hongyue and Canglang to the box.
Just as Master Ji sat down, Gao Zhijun arrived.
"I have met the princess."
Master Ji bowed to Gao Zhijun.
The imperial merchants were officials, but only the bosses were qualified to call themselves subjects, while the rest could only call themselves common people.
The head of the Ji family is Ji Feng, who is over 40 years old and has five sons.
The legitimate son is this young master, who is twenty-three years old this year.
Ji Feng is a fair person, and the Ji family's products are reasonably priced. This is why the people can always buy them with confidence, and why the Ji family can always be in the position of the royal merchant and cannot be shaken.
"You're welcome, take a seat!"
Gao Zhijun sat down, and then asked Master Ji to sit down as well.
"Young Master, why are you here to see me, Princess?"
Gao Zhijun spoke straight to the point.
She began to assess him. He was in his early twenties, mature and steady, with a handsome appearance resembling Pan An. He was on par with Huo Jinqian, perhaps even more so. Such a handsome man would have been a top-tier celebrity in the modern era. He met the aesthetic standards of most women, and of course, she was no exception.
In her previous life, she had never been in love and didn't know what love was.
But the love of beauty is human nature, especially for handsome men. We cannot eat them, but we can enjoy their beauty.
"The princess doesn't remember me. I attended the family recognition banquet and met the princess."
Ji Mingchuan said.
Ji Mingchuan, the legitimate son of the Ji family and the eldest son of Mrs. Ji, was twenty-three years old. His greatest wish was to go into business, and he had a keen business sense, managing the Ji family to last. He married a wife, took three concubines, and had two sons and a daughter.
"I'm sorry, there were so many people around at the time that I don't remember."
Gao Zhijun told the truth.
At that time, the people who came included ministers from the court, her business partners, and wealthy businessmen. It was impossible for her to know everyone.
"That's all right! It's true, and it makes sense."
Ji Mingchuan looked at the little girl in front of him. She was so young, but she had achieved so much. It was beyond the reach of men like them.
Not only did she have her own aesthetic sense, but her business acumen was even better than his. Every business she came up with was profitable.
If she participated in the Royal Merchant election this year, the Ji family would definitely lose.
If she could marry him, and the two of them joined forces, the Ji family would surely remain standing and prosper in the business world.
Unfortunately, she has someone she likes, who is not only the new top scholar, but also the Duke of Weiguo. They are indeed a perfect match!
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