Chapter 329: An Effortless Order

Luoning and Kalada came to a corner of the lawn.

"Thank you for helping me out of that predicament."

This commoner Knight who had suffered mockery was in a very calm mood, as if everything that had just happened had not affected his state of mind.

"Who were those people just now?" Luoning asked.

"That was Griffin Wailun, the eldest son of the Viscount of Maple Ridge. His family runs a clothing business and owns vast flax fields; many noble gowns are produced through them."

Kalada was very clear about the other party's background: "Viscount Lude is the one who has his eye on him."

Luoning curled his lip, "He is not worthy of Knight Mixi."

"I think so too."

Kalada smiled, looking at Luoning seriously for the first time; this young man, who was even younger than him, possessed a personality and style he could not fathom.

"I just saw Viscount Lude looking for you, so what is your decision now?"

Luoning laughed, "Compared to the temporary gains Lude values, I value the long term more. Kalada, my attitude toward you has not changed; I still hope you can join my territory. Wubei Territory has what you need."

Kalada took a deep breath and said in a low voice: "I have no objections to the conditions you offered before, but I hope to become an Honorary Knight before I turn twenty-eight. Of course, I will offer my loyalty and strength."

"No problem!"

Luoning agreed immediately.

Letting him carve out a fief in Wubei Territory and ennobling him was a matter he needed to consider, but conferring the title of Honorary Knight was much simpler.

As long as the people under his command had sufficient military merit, they could be ennobled.

Perhaps the next time Wubei Territory achieved some kind of victory, he could consider a round of rewards for the Knights under his command.

Having received Luoning's affirmative reply, Kalada finally knelt on one knee.

In the past, he had no choice but to waste time in the Royal Knights, working hard on his cultivation while searching for an opportunity to join.

But he also knew that even if he joined the Royal Knights now, in the two-plus years, he might not be able to perform enough meritorious service to promote himself from a commoner to an Honorary Knight.

But now, he had a better choice.

Kalada said solemnly in a resonant voice: "Respected Earl of Wubei Territory, I, Kalada, am willing to follow you. From now on, your will is my driving force!"

He had thought about such a scene since he was twenty, but he had not expected that it would take five years for him to successfully follow a noble.

Hopefully, this is a good start.

A brilliant smile appeared on Luoning's face, and he stepped forward to help him up: "Welcome to the team, Kalada. Wubei Territory will be more splendid with you!"

In the distance, seeing this scene, Lude's expression darkened.

Logically speaking, a territory that needs development is most in need of gold coins.

With gold coins, supplies and population would be resolved.

He could not imagine that Luoning would make such a choice.

"As expected of a young man, always acting on impulse."

Mixi, who had changed into a light gown, appeared by Lude's side and said softly: "Remember your promise, Father."

"Heh heh, of course I will remember."

Lude also had a massive headache regarding this daughter; if it were the daughter of an ordinary family, as a father, he could completely use commands to make her submit to his will and enter a marriage alliance.

But in order not to obey his arrangements, Mixi practiced day and night; not only was her strength decent, but relying on the friendship of the Princess, she successfully joined the Griffin Knights.

As such, even though he was her father, it was not easy to force her.

"You also must not forget the family's investment in you."

Lude said with slight anger: "I still feel the Wailun family is more suitable."

Mixi sneered with disdain: "Just looking at his pathetic appearance earlier, Father, have you gone senile?"

Lude was noncommittal; he indeed looked down on Griffin, but he valued the Wailun family's assets.

Luoning and Kalada chatted for a while longer, mainly to give instructions on actions after the birthday banquet, telling him to be prepared to leave Jinyu City and Niujiao Bay.

Afterward, he returned to the banquet hall.

As soon as he arrived, he was greeted by a gorgeously dressed Blanche: "I've been looking for you for Along time; I thought you had left early."

"Went out to take care of some business."

Luoning said with a smile: "You are more confident and more beautiful tonight."

Blanche's cheeks flushed slightly, "Thank you for the compliment."

She stepped forward and took Luoning's arm: "Come, Champion Knight, I want to take you to meet a few people."

"Oh?"

Luoning walked over, puzzled.

Soon, the two entered a lounge.

As soon as he entered the door, Luoning smelled perfume; he scanned the room quickly, only to find that it was full of women.

He was momentarily confused, wondering what Blanche had brought him here for.

"Come, come, our Flame Knight has finally arrived!"

A noblewoman saw Luoning come over and immediately called out.

Suddenly, all the noblewomen in the room crowded around him; this posture startled him, and he subconsciously thought Blanche had found many women for him.

The nobles introduced themselves one by one; they were either the wives of some Baron or Viscount, or the daughters of some official, etc. In any case, they were all from the noble circle.

"You need clothing made of Silk?"

Luoning finally understood the purpose of Blanche bringing him here.

To be honest, he did want to promote Silk products through Blanche, but he was worried that the effect of the shawl was not enough, affecting others' first impressions.

Yet he did not expect that Blanche would bring him an unexpected surprise.

"Yes, Earl, I also want a shawl like this."

"If possible, I would like a dress made of silk!"

"Can you give me a few pieces, both for formal gowns and casual wear for daily life?"

The noblewomen and young ladies, one after another, all put forward their respective requests.

Hearing this, Luoning's smile grew ever broader.

"Of course, the silk produced in Wubei Territory this year can fully satisfy everyone's needs!"

It was already the end of September, and the silkworm cocoons in Ziguo Village had all been harvested; Lia and the others should be busy reeling silk and weaving right now.

Two or three hundred thousand cocoons could produce over a hundred garments, enough to satisfy the needs of the noblewomen and young ladies before him.

However, Luoning had not yet decided exactly how much to charge for a silk gown or a set of clothing.

Things are valued for their scarcity, and in any case, these noblewomen already had a certain expectation in their minds.

So, he set a starting price of fifty gold coins for a silk gown, with the specific selling price to be determined based on the style of the garment.

The noblewomen were not in the slightest bit intimidated by such a price; one after another, they all wanted to place orders.

Thus, the lounge turned into an office.

Luoning took paper and pen to record these people's requests one by one, and promised to deliver the goods to Jinyu City before June of next year.

After these noblewomen left in great satisfaction, Luoning looked at the list of eighty garments of various colors and could not help but pull Blanche into his arms, burying his head in Along kiss.

Not until the woman in his arms went limp and her cheeks flushed red did he pull away.

Blanche could not help but glance toward the door and said with feigned anger, "What if someone sees us?"

"Rest assured, my hearing is excellent."

Luoning said with a smile, "You are truly amazing; you've secured such a huge order for me all at once!"

Calculating it, if all the orders on the paper were successfully sold, he would have at least four thousand gold coins in revenue.

Do not look down on four thousand gold coins just because Luoning's champion reward was as high as fifty thousand gold coins.

After all, the former was accidental and non-replicable, while the latter was not only sustainable, but he also believed that through the wearing and promotion by this group of noblewomen and young ladies, Luoning's silk business would be even more prosperous and smooth next year.

For Luoning, the remaining things to do were to have Huoen actively expand the planting of mulberry seedlings to obtain more silk, and then arrange for more weavers, tailors, and the like to increase production capacity.

Blanche grew bold, wrapped her arms around Luoning's neck, and said with a smile, "I've helped you with such a big favor, you must thank me properly."

"Alright, alright, I will thank you properly right now!"

Luoning smirked and lowered his head once more. (End of chapter)