Apart from being very beautiful, the woman in front of me didn't feel familiar at all.
Xia Shang was thinking hard about the origin of this girl, but the other party said with a smile: "This little girl is the boss of Shang Shangju, Wei Wanying. Young Master Xia can just call her Wanying."
The owner of Shang Shang Ju?
This title really surprised Xia Shang.
Let's look at the fact that this woman is only twenty years old, but she controls the largest brothel in Suzhou. Judging from the calm look on her face, it is definitely not just because of her relationship with the second prince.
"Young Master Xia is not only young, but he already has such a family business and such a lovely wife and concubine. I think the saying "you have ambition but not your age" is the most appropriate word to use between the young master and the little girl."
These words seemed normal, but Xia Shang did not reveal his suspicion. The other party said this as if he could see through Xia Shang's mind.
Xia Shang looked at her suspiciously, and Wei Wanying smiled back with a meaningful smile.
This is indeed an unusual character.
Xia Shang gathered his thoughts and turned to Li Xiangyang: "Your Highness, the wine and delicacies have been prepared in the manor. Let's go inside and talk in detail."
Xia Shang did not expect that the second prince would come with his boss from Shang Shang Ju. This shows that he is still very concerned about what happened yesterday. But he doesn't know what his attitude is now.
The banquet was already prepared, and the table full of delicacies did not attract the second prince. On the contrary, King Li Zhuang Dahan, who was guarding the door like a stone sculpture, made the second prince interested.
“Mr.
This statement already made it known that Xia Shang was the head of the Imperial Procuratorate, which shows that the second prince already knew about it.
Xia Shang was not surprised that the second prince could come today and say such words, and responded calmly: "Your Highness, you must know that society depends on development, and the same is true for the Metropolitan Procuratorate. Abandoning the old and adopting the new is an essential stage for any organization.
.I don’t know if the current imperial court is meritocratic, but the Metropolitan Procuratorate must be so. Anyone who is capable can join the Metropolitan Procuratorate. This is my consistent style of doing things."
"What a meritocratic person. Your Excellency's words coincide with what I have said. If your Excellency has such insight, it is no wonder that he is in a high position. How many people in power today can be able to be meritocratic?
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While talking, several people had already entered the room and arrived at the table.
Xia Shang motioned for everyone to sit down at the table, but only the second prince was seated. Wei Wanying followed, but Wei Wanying stood behind him. Seeing this, Ruyan had no choice but to retreat to Xia Shang's side to wait.
A large banquet was originally prepared for a table full of people, but now there were only two people, Xia Shang and the second prince.
I don't want this banquet to end in a relaxed and happy way.
After sitting down, Li Xiangyang spoke impatiently: "I call you your lord, and I can't help but explain all the details. I just don't know why your lord invited me to come to your house today? Besides, your lord has also seen it.
Regarding the accident that happened in Shangshang Residence yesterday, Miss Wanying should apologize to you. If you are really interested in Hua Lou, it would not be difficult to give up Shangshang Residence."
"It goes without saying that I am apologizing. I regard myself as a businessman, and I believe that I am a businessman. It is okay for businessmen to resort to tricks, but the most important thing is fair competition. As long as external factors do not interfere, the building I open will be the same as Shang Shang Ju.
Naturally, there will be no conflicts between people. Therefore, the matter of being a superior is just a small matter. I invite Your Highness to come down. Your Highness should be clear about it. One month ago, one of my men was arrested, and my informant
By chance, I saw the thief entering Suzhou Mansion, which is the residence of His Royal Highness, so I would like to ask Your Highness to clarify this."
"So it's because of this?" Li Xiangyang said calmly with a relaxed expression, "Suzhou Mansion is so big, it's normal for Suzhou Mansion not to notice a thief sneaking in. Moreover, this little bit of news alone can't say much. Shouldn't you, sir?
You may suspect that I have arrested one of your subordinates, right?"
"Of course His Highness would not do such a thing. But with so many people in His Majesty's hands, there is no chance that someone might do something unwise behind His Majesty's will. Your Majesty will do your best to check it out to avoid misunderstandings in the future.
.Although my first position may not be justified, but after all, I am also the top leader of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. If something happens to the people under my command, I should always give an explanation to the people under my command, otherwise it will be difficult to convince the public."
"So, your lord still doubts me, but I also want to make it clear to you. Suspicion can be doubted, but before there is real evidence, I advise you not to act rashly. This is no longer what it used to be.
It seems that the twelve departments are working on their own affairs and have their own thoughts. The adults keep saying that they want to integrate the twelve departments, but I am afraid that they have to worry about themselves first."
"Thank you for your highness's advice. I will definitely keep it in mind. Regarding the person I am looking for, I will never give up. I believe it won't take long for the results to come out. If what I said today is wrong, I will definitely come to visit you."
Apologize."
Li Xiangyang chuckled: "Your Majesty, you are serious."
"Now that we've finished talking about the business, Your Highness should have something to eat first."
Li Xiangyang was in a good mood. He looked at the table of food and praised it repeatedly: "My lord, you are so lucky. Such delicacies are really better than the chefs in the palace. I have a lovely wife and concubine by my side. In such a nourishing life, why not enjoy it with peace of mind?"
Xia Shang pretended to smile bitterly: "I have no intention of getting involved in worldly affairs, but the spring breeze breaks the plum blossoms."
Li Xiangyang was startled and glanced at Xia Shang in surprise: "I heard that your Excellency is still a scholar. Today is really an eye-opener."
"But amusing oneself and being unable to laugh at oneself are not realistic when His Highness holds such great power."
Next, the two of them talked to each other, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious, like a pair of old friends with a very different age. After a while, both of them blushed.
Seeing that the time was right, Li Xiangyang stood up and prepared to leave.
At this time, Ruyan behind Xia Shang suddenly whispered something in Xia Shang's ear.
When Xia Shang heard this, his hazy eyes suddenly lit up, and he hurriedly raised his glass and said to Li Xiangyang: "Your Highness, wait a minute, Your Highness must drink this glass of wine no matter what."
Li Xiangyang waved his hand: "You're welcome, sir. We've had enough drinks today. Let's meet again tomorrow."
"It's necessary. I just said before that if I wronged His Highness, I would definitely come to apologize. Now the person I'm looking for has been found, and the matter has been found out. It has nothing to do with His Highness. They are all the officials.
I am stupid and wrongly blamed His Highness, so this glass of wine is the apology wine for me, and Your Highness must not refuse."
"What did you say? You...you have found the person you are looking for?" This sentence made Li Xiangyang sober up for a while, and he stood still, his eyes widening.
At this time, a woman came in from outside the house, walked up to Xia Shang, and saluted respectfully: "Sir, I'm back."
One look at this woman, she turned out to be Chunjiao! (To be continued)