Standing on the rooftop of the Royal Restaurant, gazing out from the window, one is greeted by a beautiful view of the lake. While it lacks the exhilarating feeling of standing on Chuitai Mountain, the view of the lake and mountains from the rooftop of the Royal Restaurant offers a unique tranquility and peace that is truly refreshing.
When everyone reached the top floor, the eunuchs who had been waiting there quickly and orderly arranged the stools and then bowed and left. Chu Fan smiled and invited Liu Mengli to sit down, then he sat down as well.
While appreciating the charming scenery outside the window, I was thinking about the upcoming discussions and how to make this communication smoother and more productive.
Chu Fan said softly, "This place is so peaceful, it's a perfect place for us to hold talks. I wonder if Her Majesty the Empress finds this place suitable?"
Liu Mengli nodded gently, her eyes as clear as lake water as she spoke slowly, "Indeed, this is a very suitable place to discuss matters. But before we begin, could His Majesty the Emperor of Wei explain to me why this royal restaurant has twelve floors? After all, in our Canglan Empire, there are no such towering buildings."
When Liu Mengli and others saw the Royal Restaurant for the first time, they were shocked by its height. No matter how they asked the staff of the Royal Restaurant, they kept silent. So Liu Mengli thought of asking the Emperor of Wei in person to see if she could get the answer she wanted.
Although this world lacks convenient facilities like elevators, climbing twelve floors is not a difficult task for warriors. However, in this world, building such a high floor without collapsing is no simple task. There must be some unknown secret hidden in this.
Chu Fan sat by the window, gazing at the horizon, and slowly chanted, "In the sky, there is a White Jade Palace, with twelve towers and five cities. An immortal strokes my head, and I am blessed with eternal life."
Hearing Chu Fan's recitation, not only Liu Mengli and Liu Ruyan, but even the martial arts master Xu Long was shocked. Could it be that the Emperor of Wei's ambition was not limited to becoming a mortal monarch, but rather had a greater goal, pointing to the distant fairyland?
Liu Ruyan was not easily convinced by Chu Fan's words. She knew in her heart that what she wanted to know was the method of building the high-rise building, not the significance of the building or the ambition of Emperor Wei.
Although she wanted to express her own opinions, in the current situation, if she did not follow the etiquette, it might seem inappropriate. If she, Liu Mengli and Xu Long were the only ones present at this moment, she might have spoken her mind directly without hesitation.
However, since the Emperor of Wei was also present, she could only choose to remain silent and just frowned slightly to express her dissatisfaction.
Chu Fan noticed the subtle change in Liu Ruyan's expression. He chuckled and said in a gentle tone, "Young lady, if you have anything to say, feel free to speak up. There's no need to be so rigid about etiquette."
At this time, Chu Fan still didn't know the name of the maid beside Liu Mengli. He just thought that Liu Ruyan was just a maid that Liu Mengli trusted very much. After all, he also trusted Qiu Ya and others very much.
After hesitating for a moment, Liu Ruyan finally decided to break the silence. She turned to Chu Fan and asked respectfully, "Your Majesty, it is well known that the height of the twelfth floor is extraordinary. If it is built using ordinary methods, it is obviously difficult to reach.
I wonder if this building used some special technology during its construction, or if there are other unknown secrets? Although we are not experts in architecture, we are still very curious about the mysteries of this kind of building.
When Liu Ruyan raised her question, Liu Mengli and Xu Long finally realized that although His Majesty the Emperor of Wei had just recited a shocking poem, the real question still remained unresolved.
Chu Fan responded with a smile: "If Queen Canglan is also curious about the secrets, then whether we can reach a consensus in our cooperation is crucial. After all, every kind of construction technology embodies the wisdom and hard work of countless craftsmen. How can such knowledge and experience be easily disclosed to the public?"
Chu Fan continued to explain, "Only when we become true partners can we share this valuable knowledge. Just like this twelve-story building, don't you want to return to the Canglan Empire and build a landmark building of your own to showcase your achievements?"
A glimmer of understanding flashed across Liu Ruyan's eyes, and she said softly, "I understand. Your Majesty the Emperor of Wei does have far-reaching considerations. So, how does Your Majesty the Emperor of Wei intend to initiate this cooperation? Or, in other words, how do you intend to work hand in hand with our Canglan Empire?"
Chu Fan had actually seen through this situation a long time ago. He clearly realized that although Empress Canglan was respected as the Empress by everyone, a maid beside her was the key person who actually held power.
Although Empress Canglan Liu Mengli holds the title of emperor, she seems to lack the decisiveness and courage that an emperor should have when exercising power and making decisions.
Chu Fan spoke in a calm tone, "Young lady, please take a seat. The cooperation between Wei State and Canglan Empire is the result of mutual consultation and negotiation, and is not something I can decide alone. Therefore, if you, the Canglan Empire, have any conditions or requests, please feel free to raise them."
Chu Fan did not directly point out Liu Ruyan's situation because he knew very well that every country has its own unique national conditions and internal affairs. He did not think he was qualified to make unwarranted comments and interference in the internal affairs of other countries.
The reason why Chu Fan invited Liu Ruyan to sit down was entirely based on the conversation and communication just now. He realized that Liu Ruyan obviously played an extremely important role in the Canglan Empire and her influence should not be underestimated.
Given this, Chu Fan believed that having Liu Ruyan sit down and discuss things would be more conducive to candid communication between the two parties. Otherwise, he worried that the terms he and Empress Canglan would be overturned or rejected by Liu Ruyan in a flash, which would undoubtedly have a negative impact on their cooperation.
Liu Ruyan nodded gently, her heart full of admiration for Chu Fan's intelligence and prudence. She slowly sat down, pondered for a moment, and then made a request to Chu Fan in a calm tone:
"Your Majesty, Emperor Wei, are you willing to hand over the Canglan Empire's refined salt business to our royal family?"
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