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Gu Jinyan smiled and said, "We can win market recognition through unique design and high-quality craftsmanship."

The embroidery of the Prince's Mansion enjoys a high reputation in the capital and even throughout the Tianchen Dynasty. As long as we grasp the right market positioning, we will definitely succeed.

Du Yan nodded in agreement: "Miss Gu's point of view is very insightful."

We can leverage the cultural heritage of the Prince's Mansion and the market resources of the Du family to launch a series of unique embroidered products.

Seeing this, Gu Yuande secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Gu Jinyan's performance has exceeded his expectations; he is able to handle such negotiations with ease.

"Then, we can first determine the basic framework for cooperation."

Gu Yuande began, “We will work together to develop new embroidery products and promote them in the market.”

Sales profits will be split proportionally; the specific percentage can be discussed further.

“This is a good suggestion,” Du Yan agreed. “We can conduct an evaluation every quarter and adjust the embroidery lines based on market feedback.”

Seeing that the situation was increasingly favoring the Prince's Mansion, Zhao Yunjie grew anxious and couldn't help but interject, "Your cooperation is wonderful, but the market is unpredictable. How can you guarantee that you can achieve the expected profits?"

"The market is indeed full of uncertainties, and we must be flexible in responding to changes. We will set reasonable goals and adjust our strategies in a timely manner according to the actual situation."

Du Yan also supports Gu Jinyan's view: "I believe that the cooperation between the two parties will bring unexpected results. We can jointly design an embroidery series with cultural characteristics to attract more customers."

After intense discussions, the two sides finally reached a preliminary cooperation agreement.

Gu Yuande shook hands with Du Yan, expressing his anticipation for future cooperation.

"I look forward to creating a series of excellent embroidery works together," Du Yan said with a smile.

"I also believe that this cooperation will be a good start," Gu Jinyan added.

Zhao Yunjie stood to the side, his face showing resentment, secretly annoyed.

He had lost his chance in the negotiations, but he was not going to give up.

"Mr. Du, Ms. Gu, I wish you good luck." Zhao Yun smiled coldly, his tone laced with sarcasm. "However, market competition is not as simple as you imagine."

Gu Jinyan disagreed: "We strive to do our best."

After the negotiations concluded, Gu Jinyan and Gu Yuande walked out of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, a gentle breeze bringing a touch of coolness.

Gu Yuande looked at Gu Jinyan approvingly: "Your performance today was outstanding and something to be proud of."

Gu Jinyan smiled gently, his heart filled with a sense of accomplishment: "Thank you for your support, Father. This cooperation is of great significance to the Prince's Mansion."

"Next, we need to develop a detailed implementation plan to ensure the smooth progress of the cooperation," Gu Yuande said earnestly.

"I will contact Mr. Du as soon as possible to arrange the follow-up work," Gu Jinyan nodded in response.

On the way back to his residence, Gu Jinyan was filled with many thoughts.

This negotiation was not only a business collaboration, but also a testament to her personal capabilities.

She hopes that through this opportunity, she can promote the embroidery of the Prince's Mansion to a wider market and let more people know about this unique cultural treasure.

Within the Prince's residence, Gu Jinyan had already secretly planted some spies.

They were servants in the Prince's mansion responsible for miscellaneous tasks, dealing with various corners of the household on a daily basis, making it easy for them to obtain information.

Her informants were mainly concentrated in the back garden and the kitchen, two places that were often the source of gossip in the palace, where many secrets often quietly circulated.

As dusk falls, sunlight streams through the window lattice into Gu Jinyan's room, casting a warm and gentle glow.

She sat at her desk, lost in thought, her mind swirling with the intrigues of the Quran.

Just as she was lost in deep thought, the door opened gently, and a figure slipped in.

Gu Jinyan looked up and saw Hong Yin walking in with a solemn expression.

"Xiao Li said he has something to report to Miss." Hong Yin's tone was tense, clearly sensing the seriousness of the matter.

"Have him wait for me in the study." Gu Jinyan quickly made the arrangement, feeling a vague unease in his heart.

She walked towards the study, pushed open the door, and saw Xiao Li standing awkwardly to the side, looking uneasy, as if ants were crawling on her.

Gu Jinyan's heart tightened as he realized the urgency of the situation.

"Xiao Li, sit down," she said softly, pointing to the chair beside her, secretly wondering what Xiao Li was about to report.

Xiao Li hesitated for a moment, then finally sat down, his hands clenched tightly, looking very uneasy.

Gu Jinyan then instructed Hongyin: "Go, pour Xiao Li a cup of tea and serve him some snacks."

Tea can ease the tense atmosphere and help Xiao Li relax a little.

Hongyin quickly got to work and soon brought out the tea and snacks she needed.

Gu Jinyan picked up his teacup, took a small sip to moisten his throat, and looked at Xiao Li with gentle eyes: "Xiao Li, have some tea first before we talk."

Xiao Li took the teacup, his hand trembling slightly. After drinking the tea, he seemed to calm down a little.

His voice was low and tense: "Miss, I just overheard the Second Miss talking to a merchant from another family in the back garden. They seemed to be discussing something."

Gu Jinyan's heart jumped, and he hurriedly asked, "What did you hear?"

Xiao Li took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down: "I only heard the second young lady mention 'making her father suspicious of her,' and that she wanted to gain more power in the family."

I didn't hear the specific details, but I felt that her relationship with that businessman was not simple.

Gu Jinyan was startled, realizing that this was an important clue.

She quickly made arrangements, whispering, "Continue to keep an eye on Quran's every move, especially her interactions with outsiders. If anything seems amiss, come and tell me immediately."

Xiao Li nodded, his eyes flashing with nervousness and anticipation: "Yes, Miss. I will try to get close to her and observe her actions."

After a moment's thought, Gu Jinyan decided to increase the level of surveillance.

She assigned several trusted servants to keep watch in different locations within the palace, especially in places Quran frequently visited, such as the back garden, study, and tea room.

These servants, who are usually responsible for miscellaneous tasks, can easily blend into the crowd and are not likely to arouse the Quran's suspicion.