Gu Shaoyu gave him a "don't be impatient" look and respectfully presented the iron box and folding document.
"A few months ago, I negotiated with Tibet. The Tibetan plateau produces a precious and rare herb called Snow Silkworm Grass, which has strong effects on replenishing deficiencies, boosting vital energy, relieving coughs, and resolving phlegm..."
"Alright, Grand Secretary Gu." The Crown Prince suddenly became somewhat agitated and said impatiently, "Although Snow Silkworm Grass is precious, the Imperial Medical Bureau does have it. Father Emperor has eaten it quite often. What rare thing did you bring?"
None of the ministers wanted to offend Shao Yu; it wasn't worth it to provoke a powerful minister during the New Year.
The Duke of Chengen's faction was not satisfied, so several officials suggested that Gu Shaoyu "change to other treasures to show his sincerity."
Duke Cheng'en did not make a fuss like them, and said, "Grand Secretary Gu, it's not about how precious the item is. I don't think His Majesty cares. Next time, just put more effort into finding something better."
How is this not being attentive?
Xie Tingting stared wide-eyed, her face showing curiosity, but in her heart she was thinking: Grand Secretary? A powerful minister? Could he be higher than a prince? Higher than the Crown Prince? Isn't he just a servant of the royal family!
His Majesty remained silent. He knew his ministers too well; how could this man possibly suffer a loss?
Gu Shaoyu did not argue with the Crown Prince. He handed a box of snow silkworm grass to Hua Zisheng and then handed the memorial in his hand to Emperor Hui.
"Your Majesty, I have ordered my men to buy up this snow silkworm grass in large quantities in Tibet. The local price is originally three hundred stalks for one tael of silver, but I have ordered my men to buy one hundred stalks for one tael of silver..."
Everyone picked at their ears, wondering if they had misheard.
Others buy 300 sticks for one tael of silver, but he buys 100 sticks for one tael of silver? Isn't that backwards?
The Crown Prince couldn't help but laugh and said, "Grand Secretary Gu, you paid three times more than others. Is buying at a high price a virtue? Is it something you should ask the Emperor for credit for?"
Gu Shaoyu still ignored his provocation.
The Empress frowned. What was the Crown Prince trying to do?
Today is a grand banquet, why did you provoke Gu Shaoyu?
She stopped the Crown Prince from speaking further and said gently to Gu Shaoyu, "Grand Secretary Gu, although your price is three times that of others, you have indeed gone to great lengths to acquire so much Snow Silkworm Grass for His Majesty."
Is this a compliment?
"Your Majesty, I believe that at the very least, Grand Secretary Gu should finish speaking before making a judgment!" Consort Xi stood up to defend Gu Shaoyu.
Grand Secretary Liu also suggested, "Your Majesty, let Grand Secretary Gu finish speaking!"
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