Chapter 23 Yun Qingqing is simply asking for trouble!
Xiao Changheng nodded:
"Brother, please speak."
"Well... Your Royal Brother and the Crown Prince are getting married on the same day. This is a double joy, a rare opportunity that only comes once in a century! I specially grant you two the right to hold your wedding in the inner hall of the Imperial Palace. What do you think, Your Royal Brother?" The Emperor said with a smile on his face.
Xiao Changheng's face turned slightly cold, and he wanted to refuse on the spot:
"I think..."
The Queen saw his intention and immediately interrupted him with a smile:
"The Imperial Master has also calculated that holding two weddings in the same palace will help to prosper the nation and stabilize our Liang Empire. I believe the Regent will not refuse, right?"
“…” Xiao Changheng’s expression grew even colder.
Yun Qingqing glanced at the prince, who had a meaningful look on his face, and suddenly chuckled.
Even the prosperity of the country and the stability of the regime were brought up, which clearly was a deliberate attempt to set him up so that he could not refuse.
"Being able to hold a grand wedding in the palace is a great thing. How could Your Highness not agree? Don't you think so, Your Highness?" Yun Qingqing said with a smile.
She was worried that Xiao Changheng didn't understand what she meant, so she secretly squeezed his hand hard.
The man was silent for a moment, then suddenly chuckled:
"Since Qingqing likes it, let's do it this way."
The emperor breathed a sigh of relief and immediately issued an edict to decide the matter.
Yun Bailian lowered her head, the smile on her face seemed happy, but in fact it was a bit proud.
Now there is no need to worry that if all the ministers in the court go to attend the Regent’s wedding, the Prince’s Mansion will be a dull occasion.
Moreover, the two weddings will be held in the imperial palace at the same time, and Yun Qingqing's ugly face will be the best foil for him!
Even if she is the Regent Princess, she will still be ridiculed by everyone!
The queen was also very satisfied.
The Imperial Master said that the Crown Prince marrying Tian Feng was an excellent opportunity to suppress the Regent's luck, so she specifically persuaded the Emperor to arrange their wedding at the same place.
I've waited for so long, and finally I can completely solve this big problem!
…
Early the next morning, Yun Qingqing put on a veil and went out of the house to East Street.
She first bought a large amount of high-quality cinnabar and talisman paper, as well as some useful items, and put them all into the ring.
Finally, she came to the door of a large shop.
Huichun Hall.
Yun Qingqing walked in, put a bill on the counter, and asked the waiter:
"How many kinds of medicines can be prepared here?"
When the clerk heard this, he said with an unhappy look:
"Look at what you're saying. This is Huichuntang! How many medicinal herbs in the world can't be found here..."
As he spoke, he pulled the list over to look at it, but his eyes grew wider and wider, and gradually became silent.
"So can it be fully equipped? The price is negotiable." Yun Qingqing said calmly.
"Please wait a moment, sir! I'll call the steward right away!"
The waiter came to his senses and changed his expression. He nodded and said something, then ran to the back hall.
Not long after, a middle-aged man in a green forged robe came over and said politely to Yun Qingqing:
"I'm Tang Chuan, the manager of Huichuntang. Did you bring this order?"
"Well, can you match it?"
Manager Tang nodded:
"Although the herbs on your list are precious, with the heritage of Huichuntang, they are no problem. However, there is one hundred-year-old snow ginseng that is our treasure, and there is only one of them. The price is too high..."
Yun Qingqing nodded:
"Just name your price."
She also carried with her the warehouse full of valuables that Yun Zhiping had privately stored, so she had no shortage of money.
Seeing that she looked like she had plenty of money, Manager Tang thought she was indeed a big customer, so he immediately asked his waiter to bring in a tray with a crystal clear white lotus on it, which was the century-old snow ginseng.
"This hundred-year-old snow ginseng costs ten thousand taels of silver, plus the other herbs on your list, the total is ten thousand, three hundred and fifty taels."
Although other medicinal herbs are also precious, their total value is only a fraction of snow ginseng.
Yun Qingqing nodded, took out the banknote from the space and was about to hand it over when someone behind him suddenly said:
"I want this century-old snow ginseng! How much is it?"
She turned around and saw that the person speaking was a young man, who was very elegant and holding a folding fan. She couldn't help but frown.
This man is Ye Zhishen, the eldest son of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery. He has always been on good terms with Xiao Zirui and has always looked down on the original owner. He always sneers at her whenever he sees her.
"I'm sorry, sir, there is only one piece of century-old snow ginseng in our store, and this girl has already bought it." Manager Tang said.
"How much did she pay for it?" Ye Zhishen smiled indifferently.
Steward Tang told the truth: "Ten thousand taels."
Ye Zhishen immediately raised his chin:
"I'll give you 20,000 taels, sell it to me!"
Seeing that Manager Tang was hesitant, he glanced at the banknotes in Yun Qingqing's hand and said:
"Hasn't she paid yet? I'm offering double the price. As businessmen, how can you not make a profit from an extra ten thousand taels of silver?"
Manager Tang was moved and said to Yun Qingqing with a smile:
"Sir, you see, what the young master said is indeed reasonable. This hundred-year-old snow ginseng..."
Yun Qingqing's voice was slightly cold:
"I've heard that Huichuntang is fair and honest with its prices. Does your boss know that you're doing business this way?"
Manager Tang choked.
Ye Zhishen narrowed his eyes after hearing her voice, stared at her for a few seconds, and then sneered:
"Who do I think it is? Isn't this Miss Yun, the one the Crown Prince dislikes but keeps pestering him? Why? They're not asking for a higher price. I'm willing to offer 20,000 taels. What's wrong with the highest bidder? If you have the guts, offer a higher price!"
Manager Tang nodded in agreement:
"That's right, since there's only this one hundred-year-old snow ginseng and both of you want it, then the one with the highest bid wins!"
Yun Qingqing's tone turned completely cold:
"I want this hundred-year-old snow ginseng for sure. Besides, it's 10,000 taels, and I won't pay a penny more."
Ye Zhishen glanced at her as if he was watching a joke:
"Yun Qingqing, you're really too arrogant, aren't you? What you want must belong to you? You've been pestering the Crown Prince all day, but has he married you yet? And now you think as long as you hold on to it, you can take the hundred-year-old snow ginseng for ten thousand taels?"
As he spoke, he handed a banknote to Manager Tang:
"Don't pay any attention to her, manager. This is 20,000 taels. Pack the things for me now!"
Yun Qingqing took a quick step forward, slapped the banknote on the table, grabbed the hundred-year-old snow ginseng, stuffed it into her sleeve, and put it directly into the space.
Secure the profit.
"What are you doing!" Ye Zhishen asked in surprise.
Manager Tang also looked angry:
"Why are you still trying to rob me openly? Hand over the things right now, and I'll let you go!"
"Hold the line?" Yun Qingqing sneered. "Huichuntang has always clearly marked prices. We never raise prices arbitrarily! Does your boss know about your actions?"
"I was the one who decided on this hundred-year-old snow ginseng today. Ten thousand taels is the agreed price. No one can take it away from me!"
"Manager Tang can call your boss over right now and see if Divine Doctor Tang is willing to sell it to me for 10,000 taels or to him for 20,000 taels!"
Ye Zhishen sneered:
"Okay! Then let's go find Doctor Tang and see who he's willing to sell it to! If you don't hand over the snow ginseng by then, don't blame me for reporting it to the police!"
Who does this woman think she is?
The Ye family and the Tang family are old friends. She is simply asking for trouble!
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