The sun is at the middle of the day.

Hidden Heron Garden.

Negotiations between the Li family and the royal family have entered a tit-for-tat stage.

In line with the principle of unreasonably disturbing three points and not letting others get away with it, Li Ziye gave full play to his sophistry skills. In this kind of situation where interests are competing for interests, there is never any reason to take a step back.

The biggest weakness of the royal family lies in the complexity of interests. Allowing the eight royal merchants to use money to fill the treasury is tantamount to affecting the interests of all the royal relatives.

Not to mention the several members of the royal family present, even the queen did not dare to make this decision easily.

However, others dare not, but only one person dares.

"Can."

On the left hand side of the main seat, under the shocked eyes of everyone, Mu Bai picked up the tea in front of him and said, "I agree to this condition of Professor Li!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the expressions of all the princes and nobles, including Queen Changsun, changed.

During the seat, Li Ziye was slightly startled when he heard Mu Bai's response, but soon came to his senses with a bright smile on his face.

Finally, the day has come.

He does not require Mu Bai to have unfathomable scheming. Due to his character, this is almost impossible. However, as the future king of Dashang, Mu Bai must do one thing, and that is to make good judgment!

No matter whether you are right or wrong, you must not be indecisive. Throughout the ages, kings with weak temperaments will not end well in the end.

In this regard, Mu Bai, his old fox father, did a good job. Although he wanted to stab the old fox to death with a sword, he had to say that as an emperor, Shang Huang was definitely qualified.

Compared to that old fox, Mu Bai, if he could be less suspicious and more benevolent, it would be a blessing for Dashang.

In fact, the conditions he just gave are basically the Li family's bottom line. Compared with the benefits that can be obtained by becoming an imperial merchant, that little money is nothing.

"Your Highness the Fourth Prince!"

In the seat opposite, Duke Gu Guo became a little anxious when he heard the decision made by the fourth prince, and said, "This matter needs long-term consideration!"

"reason."

Mu Bai took a sip of tea and said calmly.

"this."

Duke Guo's tone hesitated and he didn't know how to answer.

Now, with outsiders present, he can't say that the interests of the eight imperial merchants are all distributed. Even if he gives out an extra tael of silver, it will touch the pockets of many people.

The other princes and princes on both sides looked at me and I looked at you. They didn't expect His Highness the Fourth Prince to agree to the Li family's request so quickly.

Li Ziye looked at the faces of the princes, smiled half-heartedly, picked up the tea in front of him, and sipped the tea quietly.

The solidification of interests is an inevitable thing in the middle and late stages of every dynasty.

The Li family is still in the development stage and has a different structure, so this problem has not yet occurred.

Therefore, there is no suspense in this negotiation at all.

No matter how many people we bring, what's the point.

On the main seat, Empress Changsun sighed deeply as she saw the completely different reactions of the princes and the legitimate sons of the Li family.

The royal family lost this negotiation.

How can one fight against the Li family whose cohesion is terrifying if they are not united.

"Since the princes have no objections, let's move on to the next question."

After a brief sigh of emotion, Empress Changsun calmed down and said, "As for the title of the head of the Li family, most of the heads of the eight imperial merchants hold the title of uncle. Your Majesty also intends to confer a title to the emperor. Li Jiaoxi, what do you think?

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"Marquis of Wanhu."

Li Ziye put down the teacup in his hand and uttered three words calmly.

Across the seats, the princes and princes heard the Li family's legitimate son speaking loudly again. While they were angry, they were somewhat mentally prepared.

However, the next four words really made everyone angry.

"Hereditary and incompetent!"

After putting down the tea cup, Li Ziye added four more words in an understatement.

As soon as he finished speaking, across the seat, Mu Wuan, who had already lost his patience, slammed the table and said angrily, "Boy, you are daydreaming."

"King Wu'an, it's just a negotiation. If business is not done with justice, why bother with personal attacks?"

Li Ziye looked at the furious King Wu'an in front of him and said calmly, "Your Majesty, please don't forget your identity and the occasion. The Queen and the Fourth Highness are both here. Whether it succeeds or not, it is not King Wu'an's turn to decide!"

"you!"

Mu Wuan raised his hand and pointed at the person in front of him, his face turning red with anger.

"King Wu'an!"

At this moment, in the main seat, Queen Changsun gave a light drink and scolded, "Don't be rude."

"The Queen."

Mu Wu'an's expression changed again and again, and he said, "This kid really doesn't know what's good and what's good, so we can't tolerate him!"

"Sit down first."

Empress Changsun patiently responded, "Today's banquet is for friendly negotiations between the two parties. It is understandable that Professor Li made the request of the Li family."

On the side, the eldest grandson Nanqiao was drinking tea quietly, witnessing with his own eyes the third son of the Li family forcing the princes of the royal family to lose their temper repeatedly, and his mood was somewhat complicated.

Just four years ago, when Professor Li first came to the capital, he behaved like a young man, being reckless and causing trouble many times. Unexpectedly, in just four years, everything changed.

The Li family has completely established a foothold in the Great Shang Capital City, and Professor Li has gradually revealed his minions. Now, even the royal family has to give in.

"Li Jiaoxi, I can make the decision to grant you the title of Marquis you requested."

After appeasing Queen Wu'an, Queen Changsun looked at the legitimate son of the Li family in the seat and said seriously, "However, I can tell you that hereditary neglect is impossible!"

"The Queen is in no hurry to make a decision so quickly."

Li Ziye glanced at the sky and responded unhurriedly, "Think it over again."

Calculating the time, it should be almost there.

He and Lu Wentian made such a big fuss in the city, and there were anywhere from 100 to 80 people who saw the Soul Suppressing Pearl. Concubine Wen and Emperor Shang must have received the news.

Speaking of which, when he shouted for the soul-suppressing pearl and the family's treasure, was he loud enough?

The Imperial Guards present are all martial arts masters, so they should be able to hear clearly, right?

Just when Li Ziye started to wander away and think wildly.

Outside the Hidden Heron Garden, a Shadow Guard appeared and walked in quickly.

When the guarding imperial troops saw the token in the hand of the incoming man, they did not dare to block him and moved out of the way.

Not long after, the Shadow Guard arrived outside the banquet, a hundred feet away, and stopped.

A chamberlain from Weiyang Palace saw someone coming and immediately walked forward quickly.

The Shadow Guard looked at the servant in front of him and whispered a few words to convey Emperor Shang's order.

The chamberlain was shocked when he heard the order conveyed by the Shadow Guard.

After a brief shock, the waiter suppressed the turmoil in his heart and turned around to walk to the banquet in front.

"The Queen."

Soon, the chamberlain came to the main seat and reported in a low voice, "Your Majesty has ordered that the Queen must facilitate today's peace talks. The interests of the royal family can be given away!"

After hearing the words of the chamberlain, Queen Changsun was shocked and showed a look of disbelief.

While sitting at the table, Li Ziye saw the change in the queen's face, slightly curved her mouth, picked up the tea cup again, and took a sip of tea quietly.

This is just the beginning.

Starting with the eleventh prince, leading to Concubine Wen, and then exposing the Soul Suppressing Pearl, it was all just foreplay.

Hereditary neglect?

It's just a cover-up to attract the royal family's attention. The Li family doesn't care.

The real purpose is not here.
Chapter completed!