"Miss Nangong?" He Yunxiao asked tentatively again.
"Hmm. Young Master He, is there something you need my help with?" Nangong Yu'er snapped out of her daze and asked in a friendly tone. She was even hoping that He Yunxiao would ask her for a favor, so that she could use that as an excuse to make contact with this "newly rich official."
With a business as big as Tingfenglou, how can it function without cultivating interpersonal relationships?
Seeing that Nangong Yu'er had misunderstood, He Yunxiao quickly explained, "No, no, we came here specifically to thank Miss Nangong. If it weren't for your help in delivering the message, we would probably still be fighting at Luoyue Pass. Your righteous act saved hundreds of thousands of soldiers, and I should bow to you."
He Yunxiao stood up, and then Youbao and Ruobao, who were sitting on either side of him, also stood up. The three of them bowed to Nangong Yu'er.
Nangong Yu'er was flattered and overwhelmed. Fearing she couldn't accept the courtesy from He Yunxiao and the others, she quickly stood up and returned the greeting to the three of them.
He Yunxiao and his two companions were no ordinary people. Putting aside everything else, few could even accept the salutation from the Empress of Yan.
A simple thank you doesn't show any sincerity, and many wealthy women who own gold and silver jewelry would look down on it.
However, this was no challenge for Ruobao. She took out a painting she carried with her and said to Nangong Yu'er, "Miss Nangong, I know you are of noble character, so I did not prepare any vulgar gifts as a token of my gratitude. Fortunately, I have a painting called 'Fishing in the Snow' at home. Please do not refuse."
Nangong Yu'er accepted Fan Ziruo's painting and opened it in front of everyone. The painting depicted a broken bridge by the lake, with a lonely old man fishing in the snow.
Besides the painting, there is also a line of delicate calligraphy on the picture, which reads: "An old man in a straw hat and raincoat, alone in a small boat, fishing in the cold river snow."
Although the poem doesn't quite match the painting, the poetic and artistic sentiments are perfectly aligned, making it truly exquisite.
Besides these highlights, the red seal in the lower right corner of the painting is also eye-catching. The seal reads: "Light Snow on a Day".
As the daughter of the richest man, Nangong Yu'er was naturally well-informed. This painting with accompanying poem, while not quite "timeless," could easily be considered a "masterpiece of the moment." However, when she saw this "Light Snowfall," she suddenly had a flash of insight and was astonished by its brilliance.
"A Light Snowfall on a Day" is Han Ling Shuang's chapter!
Han Lingshuang, the daughter of the former prime minister of the Great Qi Dynasty, was skilled in painting, usually specializing in flowers and birds. It was unheard of for her to paint such a solitary and resolute work. After all, how could a pampered young lady from a wealthy family possibly be so "resolute"?
But everything for the Han family took an unexpected turn after the war between Qi and Yan began...
What a powerful example of seeing the big picture in small details: the individual, the family, the nation's destiny, and the world...
When Nangong Yu'er looked again at the only color in the plain white painting, the red seal, she suddenly realized that the seal was not made of ink, but of blood. It was a glaring red stain on the vast white earth of Qi Yan.
It is said that the war between Qi and Yan did indeed begin in winter and end in spring...
This painting is worthy of being passed down through the ages!
This was the only thought in Nangong Yu'er's mind at that moment.
"Mr. Fan, was this made by Miss Han six months ago?"
Fan Ziruo's lips curled up, and she looked at Nangong Yu'er with newfound respect, saying, "That's right."
"This gift is too precious. Yu'er..." Nangong Yu'er said she didn't want it, but she didn't intend to return it to Fan Ziruo.
Ruobao didn't care about any of that and smiled, "You deserve it, Miss."
"Then Yu'er will accept it without hesitation." Nangong Yu'er happily accepted it.
He Yunxiao doesn't have as many cunning thoughts as the clever female leads, but since everyone is happy, it's not a bad choice.
After the usual pleasantries, He Yunxiao brought up another reason for his visit.
“Miss Nangong, I have another favor to ask of you.”
"Please speak, sir."
He Yunxiao said, "You may have heard that I have partnered with the Du family's daughter on some small businesses. Besides business, I also have some investment plans for this trip to Yan. If the two countries reach an agreement, there will be a long period of stability in the future."
Nangong Yu'er nodded, her mind quickly becoming active. Judging from He Yunxiao's words, it seemed the chances of a successful peace negotiation were high. Using inside information to plan ahead—an old business tactic.
"What does the young master want Yu'er to do?"
He Yunxiao said, "The Orchid Investment Development Bank wants to cooperate with you, young lady, to jointly invest in the industries of Yan Kingdom."
Nangong Yu'er immediately understood He Yunxiao's meaning. The Orchid Bank, in essence, still used Qi's money. To gain access to Yan's industries, it would be much easier to use the guise of a neutral state like Wei. Especially since it was the reputable "Tingfenglou."
"That's fine. However, please specify the exact details of our cooperation, young master."
"That depends on how ambitious you are, young lady," He Yunxiao said with a smile. "If you prefer a more secure option, you can simply register your name at our bank. We'll then pay you a registration fee of five thousand taels of silver annually."
"Are there other ways?"
“The girl will contribute her money to us as a joint venture, and then we will give her dividends every year according to the investment ratio.”
Nangong Yu'er hesitated for a moment, but ultimately remained very cautious and did not give an immediate answer. Being in the Yan Kingdom, she didn't know much about Yin Jing's situation. It was best to ascertain the situation first before making any plans.
"Yu'er needs to discuss this with the other elders in the building. May I give you an answer later, young master?"
He Yunxiao smiled and said, "Of course. In that case, we won't disturb your work any longer. Farewell."
After seeing He Yunxiao and the others off, Nangong Yu'er immediately ordered her subordinates: "Investigate the Orchid Investment Development Bank, and have someone keep an eye on Du Yinyun to see what they do in Yan Kingdom."
"yes."
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He Yunxiao first escorted Ruobao and Youbao back to their room, then took a detour to the restaurant where the Orchid Bank was staying.
The people from Orchid Bank couldn't enjoy the benefits of the official Yanhuang Inn, so they had to find their own restaurants to stay in. The advantage was that the people were a mixed bunch, so He Yunxiao could mingle with the crowd without having to worry too much.
While the sun was high and it was still daytime, He Yunxiao visited his wife Nanzhu, his sister Du, and Chuchu. As the sun set and night began to fall, He Yunxiao went to Feibao's house on time.
Ruobao and Youbao are staying at the official restaurant, which is surrounded by colleagues, so it's not very convenient. The only female lead who can still let He Yunxiao stay overnight, besides Mengbao who is thousands of miles away, is Feibao.
Knowing Fei Bao's personality, He Yunxiao specially bought delicious food and drinks to have dinner with her.
Fei Bao is quite easy to please. If you treat her well, she'll even pretend not to care and comfort you after she's suffered a loss.
Once, He Yunxiao kept calling Fei Bao "Master" and Fei Bao scolded him. He Yunxiao pretended to be depressed for a day and didn't even mention dual cultivation. Later, when Fei Bao mentioned "Master" again, Fei Bao obviously didn't dare to be so fierce.
Previously, it was always "Don't call me Master," but later, to consider He Yunxiao's feelings, it became "Yunxiao, can you call me Yufei?"
Master Bai initially promised He Yunxiao five chances, but He Yunxiao coaxed him along the way, and he had already used three chances, half-heartedly. Now he has two chances left.
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