Chapter 76 Who is the owner of Taicang Trading Company?
Xiao Yanci deliberately misinterpreted the situation, "Is Concubine Li implying that Father is making a big deal out of nothing by mobilizing so many troops?"
Concubine Li choked, "Of course that's not what I meant."
Seeing that Concubine Li was a little embarrassed, Zhao Shuning had to speak up, "This matter is all my fault. I truly deserve death. The greatest credit for this disaster relief effort belongs to Taicang Commercial Bank. Even if I have the dignity to do so, I dare not take credit for it. The dispute with Miss Lu just now was due to personal matters. If there were any inappropriate words, it was entirely my fault. Miss Lu, please be magnanimous and don't hold it against me!"
Everyone looked at Lu Zhiran, their eyes full of criticism and disapproval.
Lord Ge, who had been humiliated last time, deliberately whispered to Lu Guanxuan, "Doctor Zhao has made contributions after all. What has she done? She is so arrogant in front of the emperor. She is really uneducated."
Lu Guanxuan's face was burning hot.
She was just staying at home, why did she run into the palace?
She made such a big fuss. Is she dissatisfied with the emperor for not punishing her last time?
He quickly stood up and scolded, "Well, the emperor is here, how can you make trouble?"
After saying this, he looked at Emperor Defeng and apologized with deep fear, "Your Majesty, it's all because of my poor teaching of my daughter that I made a fool of myself in front of you. I will teach her a lesson and will not let her embarrass herself again. I will also apologize to Doctor Zhao!"
The last sentence was said to Lu Zhiran.
Lu Zhiran looked at her father calmly, "My daughter has done nothing wrong, why should she apologize?"
Lu Guanxuan was furious, and in order to show his position in front of the emperor, he became more and more stern.
"You're still being stubborn. Why would Doctor Zhao clash with you for no reason? It must be because of your words and actions. Furthermore, Doctor Zhao is the hero of this event. You're just a woman in the inner chambers, with no credit to your name. What gives you the right to stand here and ask her to apologize?"
Xiao Yanci looked at Lu Guanxuan, his eyes as cold as the ice chips condensed under the corridor.
He suddenly interrupted, "Father, aren't you going to reward the owner of Taicang Trading Company tonight? It's already been more than half a day, why hasn't the palace servant sent to summon him returned yet?"
Emperor Defeng turned to look at him. This kid was changing the subject too deliberately.
Lu Zhiran also looked at him, a thoughtful look in his eyes.
Xiao Yanqing rarely spoke up to agree with Xiao Yanci, "Could it be that he was delayed on the way? Father, how about I send someone to check it out?"
The owner of Taicang Commercial Bank is not only extremely wealthy, but also has a broad vision and brains. In just over half a year, he has made two great achievements in succession. If he can get his help, his great cause will certainly be more secure.
He took the initiative to take on this matter in the hope of taking this opportunity to show goodwill to the other party.
After all, the other party comes from a merchant family and must be nervous about entering the palace for the first time. If I send someone to give him some advice, I will definitely be able to win his favor.
Unexpectedly, Emperor Defeng shook his head and said, "No need to bother. She has already arrived."
Everyone was stunned when they heard this, and then began to look around subconsciously.
Already arrived? Where?
Chu Yian inexplicably felt a sense of nervousness and anticipation in his heart.
To be honest, he and the owner of Taicang Trading Company have been acquainted for a long time. Unexpectedly, their first meeting would be under such circumstances.
Xiao Yanci continued, "Where is she? Since she arrived so early, why didn't she immediately pay her respects to the emperor? Could it be that she is so proud of her achievements that she doesn't even care about the emperor?"
The corners of Emperor Defeng's mouth twitched, and he acted very realistically.
Lu Zhiran took two steps forward, knelt again, and bowed respectfully, "Your Majesty, your servant pays homage."
Everyone was a little confused. Hadn't she already greeted him just now? Why did she suddenly do this now?
Emperor Defeng stroked his beard and laughed heartily, "Let me introduce you all again. This Miss Lu is the owner of the Taicang Trading Company and the greatest contributor to this disaster relief effort."
This simple sentence was like a thunderbolt in the clear June sky, leaving everyone dumbfounded.
Everyone looked at Lu Zhiran, bewildered, shocked, and incredulous.
How could this happen? How is this possible?
But these words came from the mouth of Emperor Defeng, so how could they be false?
In an instant, all the previous doubts were answered.
Why was Lu Zhiran able to obtain the imperial decree of divorce issued by the emperor himself?
Why was the emperor so angry the last time his ministers impeached her for hoarding goods?
Why did the emperor ignore Zhao Shuning and favor her when she had a conflict with him?
Because she was a hero who had achieved two great feats in a row! Her achievements were her greatest strength!
Others don't know what she did behind her back, but the emperor knows it very well.
How could the emperor not be furious when an official who had made great contributions to the court was impeached by the ministers?
Lord Ge, who was secretly teasing her just now, was instantly sweating profusely.
Lu Guanxuan, who had just been lecturing his daughter harshly, looked like a fool and completely forgot how to react.
Chu Dingfeng, who had made dirty guesses about her relationship with Emperor Defeng, was sweating profusely.
How wrong he had been before!
The one who found it most difficult to accept was Zhao Shuning.
Being a woman and yet being rewarded by the emperor is a unique halo for her.
Now this halo has fallen on Lu Zhiran, and the other party's contribution far exceeds his own!
She instantly lost the sense of superiority she felt, and instead felt embarrassed and humiliated as if she was being severely suppressed.
Impossible, impossible, how could it be possible...
Chu Yian's head was buzzing. He had never thought that the owner of Taicang Trading Company would be a woman.
I never thought that this person would be Lu Zhiran!
How could I have been mistaking pearls for fish eyes?
It felt like his heart was hit hard by a heavy hammer, and an indescribable emotion overwhelmed him.
Xiao Yanci looked around at everyone, taking in everyone's expressions.
She stood in the crowd, accepting everyone's gazes full of surprise and admiration, and a sense of pride rose in Xiao Yanci's heart.
That's how it should be.
Her light should not be obscured.
She deserves to stand on a high place and receive everyone's worship.
——Of course, it is inevitable that flies will target you.
Xiao Yanci quietly moved, his tall figure completely blocking some of the disgusting gazes.
Lu Zhiran had a calm expression and was not surprised by either praise or criticism.
"I have only contributed my humble efforts. The success of this disaster relief effort is inseparable from the Emperor's strategic planning, and even more so, the concerted efforts of the Seventh Prince and his subordinates. If we truly want to assess merit, everyone has made an indelible contribution, and I, a humble servant, would never dare to take all the credit."
Emperor Defeng looked satisfied.
This woman is calm and steady in her actions, and knows when to advance and retreat. The key is that she always does great things quietly, creates surprises for herself, and does good things without taking credit for them. It is really hard not to like her.
It would be great if the veterans under her command were half as useful as she is.
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