Traveling through ancient times, the empress insisted on having a child with me

Liu Quan was determined to find out Ling Chuan's bottom line, and then said: "I can't say how much goods you need. It depends on how the business of each branch is. How about this, if Mr. Ling is short of goods, can you let me know in advance?"

Ling Chuan suddenly became alert. Why did Liu Quan seem to be trying to find out my background? Could it be that he thought I bought my sugar from somewhere else and wanted to find my supplier?

"No problem. If there is a temporary shortage of goods, I will inform you in advance." Ling Chuan said, then changed the subject: "Manager Liu, I have something to ask you. Has Dongfuji on Xi'anmen Street come to Guangfenghao to buy sugar?"

Liu Quan hesitated for a moment before admitting it. After all, his Guangfenghao was the only shop in the capital that had this kind of sugar. "Mr. Ling, I'm open for business. People pay money to buy it. I have no reason not to sell it, right?"

Ling Chuan laughed: "Don't misunderstand, Shopkeeper Liu. The goods are sold to hundreds of people. It doesn't matter who you sell them to. I just want to ask Shopkeeper Liu what price you sold it to him at and how much you sold it for."

Liu Quan couldn't tell the truth about this matter: "I don't know where this Dongfuji got the sugar from, but it was very generous. It bought 100 kilograms of sugar in one go. For such a big customer, I naturally have to give him a good price."

After saying that, Liu Quan made an eight gesture.

Ling Chuan bowed to Liu Quanyi and said, "Thank you, Manager Liu, for telling me. I am still busy in my shop, so I won't bother you any more. Goodbye."

After leaving the house, the mute was driving the donkey cart back. After thinking it over, Ling Chuan called out to the mute, "Can you help me keep an eye on that shopkeeper Liu?"

The mute frowned and looked at Lingchuan, gesturing with his hands, meaning, what will you do alone if I leave?

Ling Chuan took the whip and whipped the donkey's butt: "Don't worry, it's not a long way, I can drive the cart back by myself."

The mute's face was troubled for a while, then he bowed to Lingchuan, turned around and strode away.

Ling Chuan returned to the shop and wanted to ask Cao Huanchun about Guangfenghao, but Cao Huanchun had not come back yet. Instead, Zhao Youtang was already waiting for him in the shop.

"Brother Zhao is here."

Ling Chuan bowed and Zhao Youtang stood up to greet him. At the same time, he took out a piece of paper from his pocket and said, "Brother Ling, this is the deed to the shop in the Jewelry Gallery. Please take a look."

"Brother Zhao is thoughtful. It seems that the Lord has agreed to this?"

Zhao Youtang nodded: "It's just one shop. My father said that as long as I can make progress, it doesn't matter if I own ten shops."

"My Lord, your love for your son is really enviable."

Ling Chuan said: "In this case, let's draft a cooperation agreement and settle this matter first."

Zhao Youtang had no objection, so he followed Ling Chuan into the study and discussed the details of the contract.

Of course, it was basically Ling Chuan who was talking while Zhao Youtang was listening, nodding from time to time. The two of them talked for several hours and even had a few bites of lunch in the study. Finally, they drafted a cooperation agreement.

The two of them signed their names and put their fingerprints on them. Then Ling Chuan grabbed Zhao Youtang's hand and said, "Then we will have a pleasant cooperation from now on."

"Yes, it's a pleasure to work with you."

Ling Chuan added, "It just so happens that the renovations here are almost finished. The craftsmanship of these craftsmen is quite good. I will take them to the jewelry gallery tomorrow to have a look. Brother Zhao can also come over to study how to decorate together."

"Okay, I'll follow Brother Ling's instructions." Zhao Youtang smiled broadly, "Since the big deal has been settled, why don't we go have a drink to celebrate?"

Ling Chuan was still thinking about the mute, so he didn't have the energy to think about it. He waved his hand and refused, "I'll be busy later. Don't worry about drinking for now. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future."

Just when Ling Chuan was discussing opening a glass shop with Zhao Youtang, Cao Huanchun was in the imperial study. He had just finished reporting on recent events and was standing aside waiting for Lu Xi's decision.

Lu Xi pondered for a moment, frowned and said, "Spring is for sacrifices and autumn is for hunting. It is not appropriate to sweep the imperial tombs or hunt at this time."

Cao Huanchun took two steps forward and said, "Your Majesty, I have a plan, but I don't know whether I should tell you or not."

Lu Xi frowned: "If you have something to say, just say it."

"Your Majesty, why not go hunting in the garden under the pretext of sightseeing? After getting the prey, you can offer it to the imperial mausoleum to worship your ancestors. This is a good way to do it..."

“Hunting to offer sacrifice to the ancestors?”

Lu Xi raised his eyebrows: "This is a good idea. Cao Huanchun, your brain has become more active."

Cao Huanchun quickly cupped his hands and said, "I dare not take credit for this. This was Master Ling's idea."

"Ling Chuan?" Lu Xi suddenly became nervous: "Does he know my identity?"

"This is what Master Ling said unintentionally. He is not aware of your Majesty's identity."

Lu Xi breathed a sigh of relief: "Okay, let's use this method."

Just as Cao Huanchun was about to leave, Lu Xi said, "Wait a minute, I will go to Yunfuji with you."

"..."

It was not until dark that Lingchuan stretched his neck and the mute finally returned to the shop.

Ling Chuan quickly grabbed his sleeve and asked, "Have you found anything?"

The mute made two "baba" sounds before Ling Chuan reacted. The two of them went into the study, and the mute picked up a pen and wrote down the results of tracking Liu Quan today.

"Prince Ning's Mansion?"

Ling Chuan was stunned: "Did Liu Quan go to Prince Ning's Mansion?"

The mute nodded.

Ling Chuan began to scratch his head.

"So, Guangfenghao is the property of Prince Ning's Mansion, and I accidentally got in touch with Prince Ning?"

The mute shook his head repeatedly and wrote a few words on the paper: Prince Ning, danger.

"Danger?" Ling Chuan asked, "Prince Ning and the young lady's family are not on good terms?"

The mute nodded at first, but then shook his head again and again.

Ling Chuan was a little confused. He didn't know what the word "mute" meant. When he was thinking about how to ask the question, Cao Huanchun came back.

Just when Ling Chuan was about to ask Cao Huanchun, he saw Lu Xi behind him.

"Miss Lu is here." Ling Chuan asked anxiously, "Does your family have a grudge against Prince Ning?"

Lu Xi frowned immediately: "Why do you ask this?"

Ling Chuan directly gave the paper on which the mute had written to Lu Xi.

After reading it, Lu Xi looked a little solemn, and after a while he said, "It's not that my family has a grudge against Prince Ning, but Prince Ning has ulterior motives."

Ling Chuan was a little confused: "What's your ulterior motive?"

"Prince Ning may have also participated in the turmoil three years ago, but he did not reveal his true colors."

"Hiss..." Ling Chuan took a breath. According to Lu Xi, King Ning had the intention of rebellion?

"So do you think our cooperation with Guangfeng is a blessing or a curse?"

Lu Xi shook his head: "If Guangfenghao is really the property of Prince Ning's Mansion, in my opinion, it is best not to have anything to do with Prince Ning's Mansion. Prince Ning is a man of deep thoughts. Dealing with him... I'm afraid there will be no good results."