He was naturally aware of Shen Xu's abilities; the child had been exceptionally intelligent since childhood, and could grasp anything instantly.
They are now doing very well in the business world, and their Marquis's mansion has accumulated a lot of wealth in recent days because of Shen Xu.
But he couldn't help but offer a few words of advice, after all, this matter concerned the reputation of the entire Marquis's mansion.
Seeing his father's reaction, Shen Xu didn't say anything more, but just smiled.
The trade fair, organized by the Qiyang Chamber of Commerce, was a resounding success.
It not only attracted caravans from all directions of Jingyuan, but also drew people from the other six countries, like flocks of egrets flying in competition.
While visiting Jingyuan, the delegations from the six countries also brought their respective caravans to participate in the exchange, making the scale of this trade fair unprecedented.
"Your Highness, we need to arrange for people to keep an eye on the delegation at this trade fair. We must pay extra attention to the safety of the princes and princesses. The trade fair is a place where many countries meet, and there are many people and eyes around. There are bound to be some people with ill intentions. We must ensure their safety and not allow any mishaps."
Emperor Wenyuan knew that this trade fair was organized by private merchants and the retired emperor, so he hoped that nothing would go wrong.
The Crown Prince humbly replied, “Father, please rest assured. I have deployed a group of loyal and reliable guards who will discreetly protect the princes and princesses and ensure their safety. At the same time, I will also strengthen the security measures at the trade fair and increase the frequency of patrols to prevent any accidents from occurring.”
The Crown Prince had thought that the mistake at the hunting grounds would cause his father to distance himself from him.
Unexpectedly, even after the Prince of Liang left the capital, his father still placed high hopes on him.
Therefore, he decided that he must do his best this time and live up to the trust placed in him, helping his grandfather to complete the task well.
"In that case, you shall follow your grandfather's arrangements." Emperor Wenyuan waved his hand, signaling him to step down.
Holding the secret letter, he fell into deep thought. This letter, sent by Mo Nian, revealed the various actions of the Liang King during his time in Xiu Ti.
"So eager to form cliques?" Emperor Wenyuan muttered to himself, a cold smile curling at the corner of his lips.
He thought of his many children; although he had ten sons and five daughters, none of them could completely satisfy him. Among these children, some were too timid, some too flamboyant, and some were cunning and unpredictable. And the Prince of Liang, as his most favored son…
At this moment, however, he is secretly expanding his power, attempting to establish his own position in the court.
Emperor Wenyuan's gaze gradually deepened; he needed to consider how to deal with this situation.
Although the crown prince was somewhat dull and ordinary in talent, he was kind-hearted, upright, and of good character.
However, possessing only these qualities is probably far from enough to be competent for the important task of becoming the future ruler of a country.
During the last hunt, Prince An was involved in an incident, and the Crown Prince discovered that it was the work of the Red Lotus Sect. But that was all the result; the perpetrators were never caught.
King Liang was indeed intelligent, resourceful, and cunning.
However, he was vicious, treacherous, and even used cruel and ruthless methods, which were terrifying.
In comparison, Prince An was more favored by the emperor and was truly the prince who pleased him the most.
Unfortunately, he was extremely weak and frail, like a candle flickering in the wind, which was truly worrying and anxiety-inducing.
As for the other princes, they are all still young and lack ability and experience, and cannot be compared with their elder brothers for the time being.
Having ambition is a good thing; an emperor can't do without it.
Should he allow the King of Liang to continue expanding his power, or should he take measures to curb it? He needed to weigh the pros and cons and make the wisest choice.
"Your Majesty, Prince An has arrived."
"Xuan"
The trade fair was held in Kyoto’s most bustling Nishi-Shi district, and its scale was truly astonishing!
The entire venue covers hundreds of acres and stretches as far as the eye can see.
The place was bustling with people, shoulder to shoulder, a gathering of countless merchants and tourists from all over the world.
They either shouted out their wares, haggled over prices, or stopped to watch, creating a lively and bustling scene.
The goods displayed on the stalls were incredibly diverse and dazzling.
Some items are dazzling jewelry, some are exquisite antiques and paintings, and others are fragrant delicacies and fine wines... Each item exudes a unique charm, attracting people's attention.
Just then, a commotion suddenly broke out in the crowd.
It turns out that the legendary Emperor Emeritus and Empress Dowager have come hand in hand to the trade fair to participate in this grand ribbon-cutting ceremony!
Upon seeing this, the crowd surged forward, eager to catch a glimpse of the two distinguished figures.
In an instant, cheers and exclamations rose and fell, echoing through the sky.
The Emperor Emeritus and Empress Dowager, surrounded by guards, ascended the high platform. Everyone knelt and bowed, shouting in unison, "Long live the Emperor Emeritus! Long live the Empress Dowager!"
The retired emperor nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping across everyone's faces before finally settling on Chairman Wang at the lower seat.
"Gentlemen," the Emperor Emeritus's voice was loud and majestic, "I have been invited by President Wang of the Qiyang Chamber of Commerce to come here today to see the prosperity of Jingyuan."
...
After a series of enthusiastic and solemn ribbon-cutting ceremonies, the Emperor Emeritus appeared slightly tired and chose to rest for a while in the comfortable chairs of the clubhouse. Upon seeing this, the Empress Dowager couldn't help but speak with a hint of teasing.
"What? You're tired after only a short while?" The Empress Dowager commented jokingly upon seeing this.
"Who said that? I just got up too early and am a little sleepy." The Emperor Emeritus waved his hand.
"Really?" The Empress Dowager gave a cryptic smile.
A knock on the door interrupted their conversation. "Your Majesty the Emperor Emeritus, Your Majesty the Empress Dowager."
Just as the two were talking, a knock came at the door, and Chairman Wang's voice rang out from outside: "Your Majesty the Emperor Emeritus, Your Majesty the Empress Dowager."
The retired emperor responded softly, "Please come in."
Afterwards, Chairman Wang went into the room.
Knowing that the two had important matters to discuss, the Empress Dowager suggested that she visit Meng Zhelan's stall and left with Granny Yan.
The guards led the way, and they arrived in no time.
At this moment, the area in front of the stall was crowded, as if someone was causing trouble.
A quarrel broke out, "Your beauty cream has ruined my face, and you still dare to swindle people here."
The speaker was the daughter of a censor from the Censorate. Du Ruoxi stood beside her and advised, "Sister Zhen'er, this older sister is just trying to make a living. Why don't you just let it go?"
“How can we let this go? Look at your face, it’s covered in rashes. I queued up for ages yesterday to buy this beauty cream for you from her shop.” Xue Zhen looked at Meng Zhelan with resentment.
“Miss, there seems to be some misunderstanding. Perhaps I can examine this Miss Du. I am a doctor from Ren'an Hall,” Meng Zhelan said, neither humble nor arrogant.
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