Chapter 485: Blocking the Way
After Wang Fugui arrived and rested for a night, he took the account book and diligently reported the latest situation of Anxiang Flower Shop to Ji Changying.
Through six months of hard work, the flower shop has been doing well and has gained a good reputation.
In addition to reconciling accounts with Ji Changying, another reason for going to Beijing this time is that he wants to develop in the capital.
"Well, I thought the princess and her family didn't have a stable livelihood in the capital, so I thought of opening a flower shop in the capital! Of course, this place is definitely different from our Liangzhou. There are many scholars and nobles here, and they are very particular about things. I discussed it with Yang Tuozi and decided to put some effort into the flower pots."
"Find a flowerpot vendor to carve some patterns or poems on them, and then trim the flowers nicely, so they won't look shabby when you take them out. I brought some with me this time, and would you please take a look, Princess?"
Ji Changying was a little surprised. At first, she just opened a shop casually, and after the shop opened, she handed the matter over to Wang Fugui. She didn't expect that he was so enthusiastic about it, and it seemed that he put a lot of thought into it.
"Okay, let me see it."
Wang Fugui's face lit up with joy after hearing this, and he quickly went downstairs to instruct the servants he had brought with him to bring the things over.
When these potted toys were brought up, Ji Changying was indeed very surprised after taking a look at them.
Both the shape and color are eye-catching, and each pot of flowers even complements the pot it is in.
There are the bright and colorful pansies, the elegant and beautiful osmanthus flowers, the simple and fragrant jasmine flowers, etc.
Ji Changying's expression became more serious. "These flowers are cultivated very well. Even these flower pots are indeed different from those in the flower market in Beijing."
Wang Fugui's eyes lit up: "Have you been to the flower market?"
Ji Changying nodded: "I've been there once before."
Wang Fugui rubbed his hands and said, "In that case, if the princess says it's okay, then it's definitely okay! But I also want to go shopping these days and ask about the market. I wonder if that's okay?"
Ji Changying teased him with a smile: "Let your brother Fugui find someone to take you around."
Wang Fugui grinned and said happily, "Then I'll go find him right away!"
As soon as he finished talking about the store, Ji Fengyi asked someone to call her over.
It turned out that Ji Shilin and the others wanted to ask her why these red "potatoes" were grown differently from the yellow ones, and why the two tasted different.
Ji Changying smiled and said, "After I came to the capital, I read a lot of books and found out that the red thing is not called potato, but sweet potato. It's not the same thing, but it is indeed edible."
After hearing her explanation, Ji Shilin and the others breathed a sigh of relief: "So you recognized it! That's good. We thought there was something wrong with the potatoes! You don't know, this red... something, its vines won't stand straight! When we first started growing it, we almost pulled it out and threw it away! But when we pulled it out, we found something growing underneath, so we didn't pull it out."
Ji Changying smiled and told them the characteristics and planting methods of sweet potatoes. Everyone listened very carefully.
Ji Fengyi also asked them if they were willing to stay in the capital to help. The three people obviously did not expect this and were stunned.
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A few days passed, and they didn't go out, so naturally they didn't know about the rumors flying around outside.
A sudden east wind blew in from somewhere, and everyone was saying that the newly recognized princess and her daughter were disasters.
Even the Empress in Yeonbok Palace has been bedridden twice since she brought them back!
The jade grape flowers that the Northern Yan prince sent as a blessing were also withered and died after being rushed by the mother and daughter.
Not only that, the livestock raised by ordinary people in and outside the capital all committed suicide overnight. Many people witnessed with their own eyes that the livestock committed suicide by crashing into their homes.
It is said that this heresy is caused by the appearance of an evil star.
Emperor Mingde was furious and ordered the Criminal Investigation Department to arrest several waves of people, but he could not stop the rumors from spreading more and more.
Many people began to think of Master Huiji's previous remarks and actually ran to the gate of the Criminal Investigation Department to plead for Master Huiji to be released, so as to avoid incurring the wrath of heaven and receiving a greater punishment.
Upon hearing this news, Emperor Mingde sneered in the court: "Heaven's wrath? I am the Son of Heaven! You are not afraid of my wrath!"
Prince Yi stood aside with his hands behind his back, not saying a word. Ever since Concubine De was demoted to a noble lady, he has been much more low-key.
There were even more serious signs between King Zhuang and King Xuan, and the atmosphere in the court was often tense.
"Your Majesty, please calm down. I am only conveying the public opinion to you. I have no intention of targeting my sister." Upon hearing what Emperor Mingde said, King Zhuang immediately knelt down and apologized.
Zhongli Zhou glanced at him, a sarcastic smile on his face.
"Fourth brother, what you said is really interesting. It seems that if the emperor doesn't act according to the people's wishes, he will go against the people's will. Does that mean the emperor will listen to them?"
King Xuan had finally caught King Zhuang with something useful, so how could he let it go?
"You're deliberately trying to antagonize me and misinterpret my words! Father is the Son of Heaven, why should I listen to them? I'm simply concerned about the people's situation and willingly serve as Father's ears, telling him the truth. Yet you're slandering me!"
King Zhuang knelt on the ground and said angrily.
Just as he finished speaking, a figure suddenly came crawling out from beside him, knelt on the ground and began to sob: "Father! I am wronged!!"
The voice was loud and sad, which scared King Zhuang.
Take a closer look, and see! Isn't this Princess Xiyue's consort's?
"Since arriving in Beijing, my family has lived a quiet life at home. Aside from me attending court, no one else has even ventured out of the house. We don't even dare to speak loudly to others, let alone use our status to show off our power."
"But I don't know why, ever since we arrived in Beijing, people have always disliked my family. Today one person points at us and scolds us, tomorrow another one makes sarcastic accusations. Just a few days ago, the daughter of the Marquis of Jianping pointed at the nose of the Princess Hehua, who was personally appointed by His Majesty, and scolded her, and my family didn't dare to say a word! That's it! We still can't escape the blame!"
"I've thought about it over and over again, and I feel that my family must have gotten in someone's way. How about this, on behalf of the princess, I'll ask the emperor to revoke the princess' title! My family will return to Liangzhou and live a peaceful life, no longer a nuisance to anyone! My family is just ordinary people, and we simply can't bear this great blessing!"
Ji Fengshou knelt on the ground, crying and snotting as he expressed his sorrow.
The people who were listening had strange expressions on their faces.
Blocking the way? Whose way?
It’s not easy for this prince consort’s family!
While pretending to wipe away tears, Ji Fengshou secretly glanced at Jianping Hou's expression. Seeing that he looked unhappy, he felt secretly happy.
Don’t think he doesn’t know. This old guy secretly went into the palace a few days ago to report his daughter Aying!
Unfortunately, the emperor ignored him.
Maybe what happened in the past few days was caused by Marquis Jianping because he was in a bad mood and wanted to make things difficult for them.
It’s just a complaint, who wouldn’t do that?
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