Before the guard could finish his report, Kangxi interrupted him.
"What did you say that businessman's name was?"
Is there a problem with the name "You Qing"?
Kangxi took a deep breath. It's no wonder he was overthinking things, but how could this be? He thought of the strange behavior of Youqing. Why couldn't it be?
"Tell me about You Qing's situation."
"That young master You went to Yunnan the year before last. He was originally from Shengjing, and is twenty-one years old this year. He is unmarried and has no family. He built a manor called Wutong Huayuan on the outskirts of Sanbo County, Kunyang Prefecture, Anning Prefecture. The facilities inside are modern, and it attracts many high-ranking officials and nobles. The business is very good. Before I came, this young master You had already opened two skin care shops in Sanbo County. The shops are very popular with women. The face creams, rouge, powders and other products sold there are very sought after. I saw that they are all products that are not even available in the capital. He also brought back quite a lot..."
The guard told him everything he knew.
After listening, Kangxi became even more convinced of the possibility he had in mind.
"Go back and bring me the things you brought from Yunnan."
"Yes," the guard replied readily, though his heart was already pounding.
That afternoon, Liang Jiugong made a rare personal trip to Yongshou Palace.
The sight of Liang Jiugong astonished everyone in Yongshou Palace.
Sangzhu hurriedly asked, "Why is Eunuch Liang here?"
Shouldn't they be serving Emperor Kangxi at this time?
"Miss Sangzhu, perfect timing! His Majesty has some business he'd like you and Miss Chengying to attend to together. Where is Miss Chengying?"
Why would Emperor Kangxi seek them out?
Sangzhu asked, puzzled, "Sister Chengying is taking care of the flowers and plants in the backyard. I'll go and call her over now."
Liang Jiugong: "Then I'll trouble Miss Sangzhu to hurry, His Majesty is getting impatient."
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