Chapter 274 Entering the city
"You always have a good vision." The shopkeeper laughed and pointed to the batch of goods and said, "Our business is small, and we only take these two or three trips a year at most. It seems to be profitable, but you always know that it takes more than half a year to go back and forth, and you have to hire a escort escort. You have to pay filial piety to the silver when you go to various places. A team of people has to eat and drink, and they have to deduct all kinds of things, but in fact they can't make much money."
"Okay, okay, I didn't think about cheating you, so I'm always complaining." Seeing that the inspection was almost done, the team leader smiled and said, "Go away quickly and don't get in the way."
The shopkeeper hurriedly bowed and thanked him, and greeted all the mates got into the car and entered Luoyi City.
In one of the big cars was a woman wearing a veil, and her eyes were exposed outside, and she could not hide her worries and anxiety. If someone talked to her at this time, she would find that she was a mute.
After entering the city, she quietly lifted a corner of the car curtain. It was the most lively time of Luoyi in the day, and you could feel this prosperity through the car curtain.
Unexpectedly, after seventeen years, she would set foot here again, a city she had just wanted to escape from.
And this time, will it be different?
She was not sure.
The bright moon in the sky gradually became full, and Princess Duan sent her invitation. Everyone who received the invitation understood that behind this was the meaning of Emperor Songlie, how dare you be disrespectful?
Under the instructions of Emperor Songlie, the banquet was not only for the royal family.
Since we have to use this time to build momentum for Princess Xu Sun, the greater the momentum, the better. The royal family, a century-old family, civil and military honors are all invited.
The scale of this time is even greater than the summer banquet, and the identities of guests are more noble than the other. Except for the New Year's Eve banquet held in the palace every year, there is no banquet that can be compared with this time.
This was the first time that Princess Duan hosted such a high-standard banquet. She was so nervous that she confirmed the guest list, the arrangement of the banquet, the details of the fruits and tea over and over again.
She complained secretly in her heart. If she had known that the matter was getting worse and worse, it would have been on her own and she shouldn't have agreed.
The number of people who come to the banquet has as much thought. Anyone who makes any mistakes at this banquet or someone wants to use the banquet to achieve an unspeakable purpose, and finally she will complain.
She originally thought of pulling the Ministry of Rites into the water, but before she could say anything, the Minister of Rites sent her a handful of help. She was famous for preparing a dowry for Princess Xuri. Zongzheng Temple and the Ministry of Rites depended on each other and had to help.
In fact, what's the point? She's not afraid of taking responsibility! What's the use of just sending people who can be called? What she wants is the person who can manage things.
"Princess, the pastel-glazed eight-treasure tea set used to treat guests in the private room is a bad one. Look?" The wife of the manager stepped forward and recalled.
Princess Duan waved her hand weakly and said, "Replace them all. Go to the warehouse to find enough. If you don't have it, go and buy it. It's better to buy more than less."
Everyone who came was a noble man. Although she was not unable to be offended by her status, she could not leave someone behind, saying that she was favored and did not understand etiquette.
These are the troubles in places with a lot of people. These days, she is dealing with these things and has to guard against those managers who take the opportunity to seize the opportunity to take advantage of the loopholes. One head is bigger than two.
As long as she didn't go too far, she turned a blind eye to it. The most urgent task at the moment is to successfully hold the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet that the emperor personally told him, and it is not a time to care about these things.
If you care too much, no one will do anything for her.
"Princess, the troupe, circus, and storyteller have arrived. Do you want to go and see it yourself?" There are so many distinguished guests, so you can't let everyone sit there at that time. These teams are indispensable.
The princess is noble, how could it be possible to deal with these people from all walks of life? But the servants must report back and forth.
"No need, you can take a closer look and make sure to find out the details of everyone." Princess Duan sat upright and said sternly: "If something happens to these people, it's not enough for you to pay for your life!"
"I understand." The manager was shocked and quickly responded.
Without Princess Duan reminding him, he also knew that if these distinguished guests were slightly injured, he would not be able to afford to pay ten of them.
This Mid-Autumn Festival banquet was held in the Princess's Mansion, which has not been repaired yet, which is what Emperor Songlie means. Fortunately, the garden is large enough and has been carefully maintained. It is more than enough to allocate some places to hold the banquet.
Now, the gold-painted plaque with red background and gold paint has been hung on the lintel of the mansion, and the three words "Princess Mansion" with gold are shining brightly. The gate has been renovated to match the identity of Princess Rising Sun. The couplet decorations inside are being replaced one by one, and there are busy craftsmen everywhere.
What is ridiculous is that Xu Sanchun has never visited this princess mansion that was repaired by Princess Rising Sun, and has never seen the drawings of the mansion.
Everything was presented to Emperor Songlie's desk.
From the large amount of silver required to the small amount of changes to the changes in the courtyard wall of the house, Emperor Songlie was the master. Others only thought that this was the boundless favor that Princess Xu Sun had, but they didn't know that this was originally the residence prepared by Emperor Songlie for him.
Of course, no matter how luxurious it is, it doesn’t matter how much you spend it.
The day before the Mid-Autumn Festival, Xu Sanchun received a list sent by Princess Duan. It was filled with the names of the people who came to the banquet this time, including their preferences, identity, family and in-laws, etc.
This seemingly considerate list is silently telling Princess Duan's dissatisfaction.
Even though Princess Duan had told her about the people of the royal family a few days ago, there were far more people on this list than the royal family. In just one day, it is impossible to remember so many unfamiliar names and preferences.
Princess Duan was sacked for such a big thing for no reason, so she dared not be dissatisfied with Emperor Songlie, nor did she dare to reveal it to Xu Sanchun. She sent the list at this time, just to let her breathe a little.
Xu Sanchun only read it once and then threw the list away.
She doesn't have the habit of asking for trouble.
The Mid-Autumn Festival banquet was held for her. Even if she was rude, the other party could only bear it. She was almost out of her life, so she still cared about what she did for these false names.
Xu Sanchun’s only regret is that he cannot meet the mute girl again before the last moment.
If her plan with Hua Muchen is successful, she will leave this Luoyi City far away. The tall princess is not the life she wants to live.
If not, then everything will not be raised.
She couldn't even get any interest in these social events that were filled with exchange of interests.
"Princess, don't you see it anymore?" Yuelan looked at her worriedly. Tomorrow's banquet is so important, so General Miao personally came to Xiuchun Palace to give some advice.
Chapter completed!