"They're not after Manager Wen, but rather after Jinxiu Silk Company, which has accepted the order."
Listening to Yun Duoduo and Yun Yishu's analysis, Shi Tou's eyes widened in disbelief. He felt increasingly that his brain was filled with water and he couldn't keep up with his two masters' thinking.
"If that's the case, it seems that the people of Linhua Palace have some kind of collusion with the silk merchants in the market."
Yun Duoduo rubbed her temples, looking somewhat worried.
"If Jinxiu Silk Company delivers its goods on time this time, it will have a very high chance of becoming a royal merchant in the future. The people of Linhua Palace are trying to prevent this from happening."
Who exactly is pulling the strings in Linhua Palace?
"Which merchant guild has such close ties with Linhua Palace?"
Yun Yishu shook his head. Over the years, he had never heard of any of the concubines in the palace having any connection with the imperial merchants.
...
That evening, before the palace gates closed, the two returned to the palace.
After taking a bath, Yun Duoduo lay down on the comfortable bed in the Fu Shuang Palace, ready to sleep.
Ah Xiang tucked her in, lowered the bed curtains, and lit incense.
Yun Duoduo's mind was filled with thoughts of the Brocade Silk Shop, the dead eunuch she had met with Manager Yu of the Wen Family Cloth Shop, and Linhua Palace.
"Ah Xiang, what are the names, or rather, what are the surnames, of the ladies in Linhua Palace?"
"I will go and inquire about it first thing tomorrow morning."
"Princess, go to sleep early."
Yun Duoduo nodded.
These cloth and weaving shops are mostly named after surnames. If we can find the connection between them, we might be able to discover who came up with the idea for the Wen family cloth shop.
Since the focus has now shifted to Linhua Palace.
It's time to cause some trouble for Linhua Palace. We can't let the people from Linhua Palace cause any more trouble before this batch of goods is delivered smoothly.
...
The next morning, Yun Duoduo got dressed early and prepared to go to Zichen Palace to see Yun Beiye.
On the way, she ran into Jin Jinzhi and Xiao Jinyu.
When she saw Xiao Jinyu, a thought flashed through her mind.
[Xiao Jinyu can definitely speak with Xiao Xuheng, the commander of the Imperial Guards. Why don't we go and talk to him!]
"Brother Jinzhi!"
Hearing the shouts behind them, Jin Jinzhi and Xiao Jinyu stopped in their tracks.
"Princess." Xiao Jinyu bowed slightly.
"Brother Jinyu, could the uniforms for the Imperial Guards be delivered a couple of days later?" Yun Duoduo blinked her big eyes at Xiao Jinyu.
She didn't notice that Jin Jinzhi's expression was a little off.
Jin Jinzhi found the two "brother" calls somewhat grating. He frowned, [Why does this girl call everyone "brother"?]
"The uniforms of the Imperial Guards?"
Xiao Jinyu was momentarily stunned.
"Princess, why are you concerned about the guards' clothes?"
"Um, well... Jinxiu Silk Shop, it's owned by my friend. There's been a little hiccup, could you extend the delivery date?"
"Of course, the payment period will be extended accordingly."
Payment terms?
Although he only half understood what the princess said, he knew that Jinxiu Silk Shop might not be able to deliver the goods on time, and the princess cared a lot about Jinxiu Silk Shop.
"Yes, I understand."
Yun Duoduo gave the two young men a sweet smile and skipped along as she continued towards the Zichen Palace.
...
When Yun Duoduo arrived at the Zichen Palace, Xia Xiazi, who was guarding the entrance, did not stop her upon seeing that she was a princess. He loudly proclaimed, "May Princess Yourong be blessed with longevity and good health!"
Although she felt uncomfortable every time the palace maids and eunuchs said "May you have ten thousand blessings and peace" to her, a seven-year-old child, she always felt that the words were more suitable for her grandmother. But Yun Duoduo still smiled slightly at him.
"Father!"
Yun Beiye was discussing matters with General Jin. Ever since the last time the Crown Prince of Western Chu colluded with court officials Zheng Duohai and Zhou Yixuan and kidnapped the princess on the way, Yun Beiye realized that this future king of Western Chu coveted the products and cities of Nanyang.
Make plans as early as possible.
The topic of discussion with General Jin was to strengthen border defenses at the border with Western Chu.
"Duoduo is here!"
Hearing the child's sweet and soft voice, the somewhat gloomy Zichen Palace instantly dissipated like dark clouds, and warm, bright sunlight shone in.
The gloom on Yun Beiye's face also vanished.
Yun Duoduo stepped across the threshold and walked to Yun Beiye's side. He bent down and picked her up.
My daughter seems to have gained quite a bit of weight.
"Father, Father's birthday is coming soon, and Duoduo wants to go to Wanfo Temple to pray for Father's well-being!" Yun Duoduo automatically ignored the fact that she had gained weight.
Upon hearing this, Yun Beiye was stunned for a moment, and then his eyes slowly welled up with tears.
What a sweet and considerate daughter!
General Jin, standing to the side, couldn't help but sigh, "Princess Jiu is such a sweet-hearted girl."
Then think about his daughter, who spends all her time in the palace and rarely goes home to see him and his mother.
"Good, good, your kindness, Father is very touched!"
"Father, you..."
Yun Duoduo was very surprised by Yun Beiye's reaction. She reached out her little hands and cupped Yun Beiye's face in her hands.
General Jin, who was standing to the side, was startled when he saw Yun Duoduo's actions.
[If this were done by any other prince, it would be a grave disrespect to His Majesty!]
Yunbei Ye found it quite enjoyable.
"Father, Duoduo wants to go with Seventh Brother and Eighth Brother!"
When Yun Duoduo saw that Yun Beiye had smiled again and his eyes were no longer wet, she finally put down her hands that were holding his face.
Seventh brother, eighth brother...
Yun Beiye's mind went blank for a moment. He thought of the appearance of the Seventh Prince and the Eighth Prince, but the faces of several young men that appeared before his eyes just didn't quite match up.
Seeing Yun Beiye's puzzled frown, Zhao Zhongquan reminded him at the right moment: "Your Majesty, the Seventh Prince Yun Yiqiu and the Eighth Prince Yun Yidong both live in Linhua Palace."
Yun Beiye's eyes narrowed slightly: "Ah, I remember!"
Yun Duoduo couldn't help but rub her forehead. Her confused old father could only remember eight sons so easily. What about those in history who had a dozen or twenty sons? They must have had an even bigger headache.
"Yes, Duoduo, you go with your seventh and eighth brothers! This will strengthen the bond between siblings, and I will be very pleased!"
Yunbei was very happy.
"Oh, right, Zhao Zhongquan, have the Imperial Household Department prepare dry rations and fruit drinks for the journey."
"And the carriages, they must be the best, with soft carpets and fresh flowers inside."
"Yes, let's use some incense too! That will make the journey more comfortable."
"Transfer the two Tiger Guards who are by my side to them, along with a squad of Imperial Guards and two squads of Secret Guards, to protect Duoduo's safety!"
Yun Duoduo wanted to stop Yun Beiye. She wasn't a princess, so she wasn't that delicate. Besides, she had some martial arts skills and poisons on her body. As long as she wasn't careless, nothing would happen.
But seeing Yun Beiye's enthusiastic expression, she didn't interrupt him.
"Also, who are the masters living in Linhua Palace... uh... who are they again?"
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