"Smack..."
The exquisite teapot and teacups on the table were swept off the table and smashed into a pile of shards. The servants around were silent with fear. No one knew whether the young master would take his anger out on them. Their lives were not as valuable as the set of "Yipinxuan" porcelain on the ground.
"Useless...useless...a bunch of useless trash..."
The young man's face was very handsome, but now it was contorted with rage. His exquisite and gorgeous python robe was covered with clumps of water stains.
“Rui’er, a little money is just an external thing, yet your heart is in turmoil. Your cultivation has not progressed at all. Haven’t you realized this yet?”
A voice came from outside, immediately silencing the angry young man in fine clothes, who stood with his hands clasped, while the servants kneeling on the ground finally breathed a sigh of relief.
An elderly man in plain clothes walked in. He was short and thin, as if a strong wind could blow him over. No one would guess that this was Qin Zhen, the King of Chang Le of the Great Xia Dynasty, who was obsessed with cultivation.
"Father, your son is incompetent. I have done something that has disturbed your cultivation. Please punish me!"
“You are now an adult, and I, as your father, cannot always punish you. However, this matter involves the Empress, and you have acted too rashly.”
Prince Chang Le waved for the servants and maids to leave before speaking to Qin Rui in a friendly manner.
“Father, Wang Yushi is clearly targeting me. I lost face when my marriage proposal to Wang Yuyan was rejected, and now she’s trying to steal our family’s spice business… This is outrageous!”
"It doesn't matter to us that our family doesn't do the spice business. This is a disaster for those families that rely entirely on the spice business. Let them make a fuss. Why are you getting involved?"
Qin Rui was speechless for a moment. His Chang Le Prince's Mansion was a large and powerful family, which was incomparable to the poor Heng Prince's Mansion back then. He just didn't want to see Wang Yushi making a lot of money.
Just as Qin Rui was feeling suffocated by his father's pressure, he saw his trusted steward peeking in from outside, but dared not come in.
"Butler Li, is there something urgent?"
Prince Qin Zhen of Chang Le spoke first, his tone gentle and humble, without any airs, making him seem like just a kind elder.
"Your Highness, the Huang family's shops have met with several noble families to discuss the distribution rights for spices, but we were not among them."
"If there's nothing, then there's nothing. Is such a small matter worth reporting? You may leave!"
Qin Rui was furious and loudly rebuked his confidant, "You know Wang Yushi doesn't like you, why do you still have to report this?"
"Hmm? Whose houses did she make appointments with?"
Qin Zhen's eyes were like knives as he asked in a deep voice, his immense pressure causing Butler Li to tremble on the ground.
"Your Highness, I have inquired and found that several major spice businesses have been invited, as well as two newcomers who are quite unfamiliar. However... there is one that I feel seems to... seems to have some connection with Prince Yan."
"It seems so?... How can such a matter be handled so hastily? Go and investigate further, be alert... Make sure you find out the truth!"
"Yes, this old servant will go immediately... This old servant takes his leave..."
After hearing Qin Zhen's instructions, Steward Li hurriedly took his leave. Just a moment ago, the prince suddenly transformed from an old cat into a fierce tiger, leaving him drenched in sweat.
"Rui'er, keep a low profile these days and don't cause any trouble. Once this storm has passed, send someone to investigate where all these spices came from."
Prince Qin Zhen of Chang Le narrowed his eyes, his fingers tapping lightly on the armrest of the carved wooden chair, and spoke slowly and deliberately.
"Father...after you find out, should we send someone along..."
Qin Rui made a horizontal cutting gesture with his hand, his eyes flashing with a fierce light.
"Hmm?... Rui'er! There are only so many Earth Realm and even Profound Realm cultivators in Great Xia. Anyone with eyes can tell where they come from. If we don't keep our actions secret and reveal our identities... and it gets involved with you and me... how will we handle that?"
Qin Zhen was deeply troubled by this son. He had a handsome appearance but a completely incompetent mind. Could someone who could produce so many spices be easily bullied? Did he expect Qin Zhen, at his level, to directly intervene...? Wouldn't that mean breaking ties with the imperial family?
“Uh! I know someone from the Western Continent who is perfect for this kind of thing,” Qin Rui said in a low voice, explaining to his father in detail.
"Hmm! We can give it a try!"
After hearing the explanation, Qin Zhen finally gave Qin Rui an encouraging smile, which moved Qin Rui to tears.
Inside the Fengning Palace, Wang Yushi was reading a long letter from Qin Mo.
This letter was quite long, spanning more than a dozen pages. The handwriting was done with a pen and could be considered neat to the average person, but Wang Yushi found it ugly and unbearable.
"A beautiful face wasted..." Wang Yushi couldn't help but scoff when she first saw the letter.
But ever since reading the contents of the letter, Wang Yushi has felt ashamed. She has read it countless times, and each time she reads it, she gains new insights.
In her letter, Qin Mo explained in detail the "regional agency system" for goods distribution, instructing her to select suitable agents based on their regions and sell the spices throughout the entire Xia Dynasty.
Wang Yushi's reign as Empress over the past few years has not been in vain. Through a series of alliances and maneuvers, she has not only turned several powerful and hostile families into her agents, but has also established connections with Prince Yan and Zhao Qirui.
As for the strategies to prevent hoarding, panic buying, and vicious competition, they were particularly impressive and impressed him.
Wang Yushi's hatred for Allen was now relentless. "Otherwise, would Qin Mo have been able to escape my grasp?... Hmph!"
She is a woman, yet she has to support herself alone; she desperately needs a capable person to help her.
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