flstandardbreds Chapter 108 Lingyun Pavilion
Chapter 108 Lingyun Pavilion
Holy crap... would she dare take it?
If I take this money, will my head and body separate?
If you accept it, but your body and mind remain inseparable, does that mean you have to become a "donkey" (a person who submits to the same dictates)?
This...this is truly a dilemma.
True hegemony!
She can't afford to offend them; if they don't accept the offer, they might defy the imperial decree or something...
She herself was fine, but Gu Chenglin and his son were...
Can’t think...
After thinking for a moment, Dongfang Jin blurted out, "Um, Eunuch An, can... can I take this?"
Lu Yunqing: "..." You dare not want it?
Changsun Lan: "..." Heh, quite cautious, huh?
Anxi smiled inwardly, but pretended not to understand: "Why can't I accept it? Her Majesty said that this profit-sharing contract is based on the regulations given to you by Ping An Restaurant."
Her Majesty also said that Ling'an County is not like the capital; prices are higher there, so… you know.”
Lu Yunqing...
There's also a profit-sharing arrangement?
Changsun Lan...
Is His Majesty being so generous?
Upon hearing this, Dongfang Jin grinned foolishly, "Hehe... Dongdong, you really gave it to me?"
He took the box and held it in his arms, as if afraid that Anxi would take it back.
If she's paid, she'll do the job.
An emperor? The ultimate boss of this world, wow!
This is a great backer!
Putting everything else aside, just the books in her leisurely residence and the modern cuisine she offers are enough to help everyone get rich.
A true winner in life.
Lu Yunqing...
You actually dared to accept that!
Sigh! I can't refuse, it would be disobeying the imperial decree!
Changsun Lan...
He's quite the money-grubber; it seems His Majesty's purse is secure.
So, can he also make a little money from it?
He went back and went to see His Majesty.
Anxi looked at her holding the box, her face full of greed, and smiled genuinely.
His Majesty said that if she doesn't accept the money, he will act accordingly.
If she makes demands, we should try to appease her first and then decide on a later date.
If it were something else...
Let's create an accident...
Anxi calmed herself down and pointed to the jewelry: "Yes, these pieces of jewelry were also bestowed by Her Majesty. Her Majesty heard that you have two children, so she gave them this peace lock and jade pendant to wear."
Dongfang Jin...
So generous?
They even have kids?
These items are clearly of high quality; their craftsmanship and appearance far surpass those found in Jin Yu Lou.
Is there a trap?
Wait…what is this?
Profit-sharing agreement? There's this too?
Is this such a great blessing?
Holy crap... this is really... trying to tie her to them?
This pace...
So, is she definitely a "donkey"?
This money is a bit too hot to handle, can I refuse it?
Is it too late to return it?
Anxi seemed to see through her thoughts: "Things bestowed by the Empress must be taken."
Although these are not for internal use, they are given consideration to your current situation.
"We came quietly. If you had come with a grand entrance, you would have set up a table and incense altar to welcome us."
Dongfang Jin looked at Lu Yunqing for confirmation, and when he nodded, she felt a pang of sadness.
During this major holiday, the gifts I received were not only frustrating, but also a little unsettling.
"Well, Eunuch An, please have some tea and tell me what your husband should do. I'd like to see what the situation is like."
She can't blindly agree. If she makes money later, that's fine, but if she doesn't, then it'll all be her fault.
No, absolutely not!
Since that's the case, then she'll go for it.
Just do it and that's it.
Hopefully, they won't end up discarding them after they've served their purpose...
Seeing that her eyes had hardened, Anxi said truthfully, "Your Majesty means that the hot pot restaurant is a joint venture with Princess Anhe, and that's settled."
These restaurants were all properties left behind by the Empress Dowager…
After that, Eunuch Anxi didn't hide anything. He told everyone about the Emperor's own possessions, those left by the Empress Dowager, and those belonging to the Empress.
As he spoke, he took out a piece of paper with the names of their businesses on it.
Qinghe Restaurant belongs to the Emperor… Fumanlou belongs to the Empress Dowager… Yunxianglou belongs to the Empress, and this Lingxianglou…
Dongfang Jin...
So complicated? It's a mess!
I am a real, genuine, and absolutely true "donkey"!
Seeing that Eunuch Anxi was saying all this without keeping it from them, it's likely that none of them were outsiders.
That's true, those who came with Eunuch An must all be his trusted confidants.
Dongfang Jin pondered for a moment, thinking of the chain stores of Song Bin's family and Su Jinyan's family, and the shop of Jiang Xiaopei's family. Isn't this just a scam?
Thinking of this, he looked at Anxi and said, "Eunuch An, you see, the names of these three shops are a bit too confusing."
Furthermore, they are almost all doing the same business; you could say it's just a different name for the same thing.
"Do you think we should cluster all these industries together?"
Anxi was surprised: "Tell me."
Those industries offer only a few items, and for years they've been offering the same things repeatedly. Not to mention the customers, even he felt this was inappropriate.
But nobody's innovating!
It's not just these restaurants; aren't all restaurants in the world like that?
Thinking back to the scene on the first day the hot pot restaurant opened, the overwhelming popularity shocked the entire capital.
So before those people could react, His Majesty sent him out quietly to find her.
His Majesty said that if the trip goes smoothly, he will no longer show his face.
The rest is up to the Dragon Guards.
This is also a way of protecting this family.
Dongfang Jin didn't keep him waiting any longer. Pointing to Lingxianglou and Yunxianglou, he said, "These businesses will be called Lingyun Pavilion. Giving them a new name can be seen as a fresh start."
You should go back and create a unique trademark, something like a family crest.
The name Lingyun is added before names like restaurants, tea houses, inns, jewelry shops, and cloth shops.
This Lingyun Pavilion? Let's set it up in the jewelry shop; it wouldn't be appropriate to call other businesses "pavilions".
These are all clearly from the same company…
After that, Dongfang Jin explained the business model in detail to them.
Changsun Lan clapped his hands: "Brilliant! This way, no matter who sees these, they won't dare to rashly take action to suppress them."
Lu Yunqing echoed, "It is indeed a good idea. It is similar to the commercial reform you mentioned."
Anxi nodded: "What suggestions do you have? Just say them. His Majesty and the Empress have said that they will listen to you on matters of trade."
"If it's done well, His Majesty and the Empress will reward you handsomely."
Dongfang Jin looked surprised, and somewhat apprehensive.
"Me?...Listen to me?"
Lu Yunqing couldn't stand it any longer: "Xiao Jin, you should call yourself a commoner."
He hadn't expected the Emperor and Empress to grant this pardon; it seemed his teacher had intervened.
Dongfang Jin glanced at him, thinking, "You're such a troublemaker!"
Reluctantly, he said, "Oh."
Anxi waved to Lu Yunqing: "Don't be shy, Xiao Jin, right? Then we'll call you Xiao Jin like Young Master Lu does."
When I came here this time, His Majesty and the Empress both said that they would really listen to my arrangements regarding the business.
Everything will be done according to your wishes; you decide how it's done.
She thought to herself, "This was all the Imperial Tutor's idea. He said not to restrain her and to let her do whatever she wants."
Lu Yunqing: "..." Does the teacher trust her that much?
Changsun Lan: "..." No wonder!
He said that he found the things His Majesty said to him when he summoned him to the palace that day and met with him alone strange.
That's it!
Helian Shuo no longer cared about anything. He was a military general and didn't understand these things. He picked up the food on the plate and started eating.
Dongfang Jin: "..."
Wow! You trust her that much?
So... in that case... this Emperor Shengde and Empress are not bad.
[Sounds pretty good.]
The sudden sound startled Dongfang Jin, who thought to herself.
Who are you?
[World Spirit] That soft, sweet voice appeared in my mind again.