"Don't think I don't know. Our royal family buys hundreds of pieces of fine cloth every time. With small profits but quick turnover, you can definitely make money!"
"Moreover, you have also gained access to a good network. Most of the silk materials of first- and second-class maids are purchased from you. How often have you not made a lot of money?"
"Brother Chen, this is my treat for you to drink. See if you can..."
Knowing that if there was no blood this time, he would be afraid of nothing, the owner of Buzhuang took out a thin purse that he had prepared long ago and quietly stuffed it into Manager Chen's sleeve.
With just a touch of the purse, he knew that it must be a banknote. In fact, he did not want to continue to ask for benefits. After all, he had already given benefits last time. This time, he was simply in a bad mood and looking for trouble, but he accepted the purse.
, for the sake of being so sensible, Manager Chen will not say anything else.
"Forget it, forget it!" Manager Chen exhaled softly and said to the owner of Buzhuang: "I was in a bad mood just now and I made you angry, so I'll pay you the original price."
"Ouch! Thank you so much, Brother Chen!" The owner of Buzhuang was immediately overjoyed and hurriedly thanked him.
The bleeding was not small this time, but Manager Chen suddenly became angry. If he didn't please me, he was afraid that there would be problems with Prince Qi's business in the future. Being able to get this sentence meant that the trouble was gone. Although his body hurt, the boss still smiled and greeted him respectfully.
Manager Chen.
Manager Chen finished the errand and walked back along the original road, still feeling a little uneasy.
"What happened to me before that I said such words in public?"
"In the end, it was rumored that it was the prince's intention. Now the whole capital is spreading this matter. Even if I don't say it, it will reach the prince's ears sooner or later. When the prince starts to blame me, can I still get it?"
Prince Qi is not an easy master to serve. If the prince finds out, he is afraid that a slap in the face could cost him half his life.
Manager Chen's heart trembled a little when he thought about his possible fate.
As I was walking thoughtfully, a bullock cart suddenly passed by.
Although they were a little close when they passed by, there was still a little distance between them. Manager Chen didn't pay much attention and just leaned closer to the roadside to avoid being scratched by the oxcart when he wasn't paying attention.
"Hey, I have to report things to the prince later, but I feel really uneasy. I'm really afraid that the prince will ask about things outside. How should I respond then?"
"If you do something wrong, you will be punished. If you deliberately deceive the prince, it will be a capital crime."
Thinking like this, Manager Chen became more and more timid, but he didn't want to go back anymore and he had to go back when the time came.
When he entered through the side door in front of the palace, he saw several servants discussing in low voices. Even though he did not hear the content of these people's discussion, he still felt guilty that they were discussing a literary meeting.
"We must find a way to solve this matter, otherwise, I'm afraid it will reach the ears of the prince in the next two days." He thought to himself.
A servant saw him on the way and said hello, and Steward Chen responded absentmindedly. Hearing someone mention that the prince was in the main courtyard at this time, he entered the main courtyard cautiously, and sure enough he saw the prince standing on the steps talking to a steward.
Manager Chen stood at the foot of the steps with his head bowed, waiting quietly.
Seeing that the steward had finished speaking, he bowed and stepped back, then stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty."
"Oh, yes, and you. Recently, some things in the house have been entrusted to you to handle. Please tell me first how they went."
King Qi seemed to be in a good mood, looking at the snowy scene in the distance with his hands behind his back, and asked Manager Chen to report.
Steward Chen quickly calmed down and reported seriously. King Qi listened casually, and it seemed that he didn't know whether he had heard it or not at all. Anyway, Steward Chen didn't dare to look up.
It wasn't until the last thing was reported that Manager Chen heard King Qi ask: "You have been running outside a lot recently, but what did you hear outside?"
Manager Chen's heart skipped a beat. Countless thoughts flashed through him in an instant, and he pondered: "I heard that the Marquis is going to hold a literary conference. It is said outside that this Marquis is the number one scholar. There will be a lot of people attending the literary conference."
Seeing King Qi pondering, Manager Chen suddenly had an idea. He would take this opportunity to turn what was rumored outside into reality. Then who would find out later that he was the one who started it?
Can't this matter pass smoothly?
This thought was treasonous and rebellious. It was not only a concealment, but also a scam. But once it started, I couldn't suppress it anymore.
Manager Chen lowered his waist lower, lowered his head, and said, "To put it bluntly, these people are just a bunch of ignorant fools."
"It is said that many people will go to the literary conference held by the marquis. Isn't it because you, the prince, are such a wealthy and noble person, and you don't even plan to hold it?"
"Why didn't you hold one? Why does he, a newly naturalized prince, have to hold a literary conference?"
"If you, my lord, open the door, how many people will go to his place? He originally wanted to show off, but instead he was going to be embarrassed!"
These words almost came out of his mouth, but when they came out, Manager Chen secretly said something bad, why was he so careless and said this in front of the prince?
If I displease the prince, I'm afraid I'll lose half my life!
Thinking like this, he would slap himself.
Unexpectedly, King Qi, who always disliked his subordinates' oversteps, did not get angry this time. After hearing these words, he even looked thoughtful.
Manager Chen’s words really spoke to his heart.
"What you said is not unreasonable. You can't let this kid take it easy. Yes, if he can drive, so can I!"
As King Qi said this, he turned around in a circle, looked at the palace in the distance, and sneered: "I originally wanted to turn up and down, but I was dissuaded."
"But I will hold a literary conference at the head office!"
"Not only do I have to hold a literary conference, I also have to hold it at the same time as him!"
He wanted to let this restless nephew know that it was a wishful thinking for a boy who had just been naturalized to compete with a prince who had been in business for many years to compete for a big treasure!
It’s not that I look down on him, I’ll give Su Zi two or three more years, or he can compete with me by then, but he’s just naturalized now, and he wants to compete with me?
Too early!
As an uncle, I should just be a good person and let him recognize the reality in advance. It is best to make him be honest from now on!
And suppressing Su Ziji can also let the father see if he has hired the wrong person this time! Even if he is also the prince or grandson, not everyone is worthy of being a chess piece in the fight for the big treasure!
The more he thought about it, the more he felt that this was indeed a good opportunity. King Qi directly ordered: "Go and tell me that I will also hold a literary conference and ask people to prepare for it immediately."
"Also, find out when the cultural gathering will be held in the Daihou Mansion and who will be invited. Also, according to the time and list, send invitations to the king!"
Prince Qi's eyes were deep, the general situation was the wind field, and these people were the flowers and plants. He wanted to see if anyone who accepted the invitation would come to attend the cultural gathering held by him and go to the Daihou Mansion instead!