Chapter 192

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

Yan Si, standing beside them, naturally understood what An Wang was asking. He hurriedly bowed and saluted, then respectfully replied: "Replying to Father Wang, this journey has gone quite smoothly. The shops on the Dongying side are currently being renovated in full swing, and are expected to be completed before long; moreover, the various exquisite ornaments soon to be sold in the shop are also being rushed into production. Once all preparations are complete, we can basically officially open for business! Additionally, regarding the name of that shop in Dongying Kingdom, your son has already been preparing for it, and it is a name personally bestowed by the Emperor of Dongying himself."

Hearing this, An Wang nodded with satisfaction and asked with a smile: "Oh? That sounds very interesting indeed! I wonder what this shop name is?" Yan Si hurriedly replied: "Reporting to Father Wang, this shop is named 'Changying Xiaopu'."

An Wang softly recited this name, as if savoring its flavor, and only after a while continued: "Hmm, it sounds not bad. But speaking of which, what is our shop here called?"

At this moment, after thinking for a moment, Yan Si proposed: "Father Wang, in your son's opinion, the name of this shop might as well be bestowed by Your Majesty. In this way, it would not only show our Dachang Kingdom's great importance attached to this matter, but would also surely be of great benefit to promoting friendly relations between the two countries. What do you think?"

After hearing this, An Wang's eyes flashed with a hint of appreciation, and he praised repeatedly: "Hmm, my son's words are extremely reasonable! Then there is no time to lose; let us immediately enter the palace to have an audience and ask Your Majesty to inscribe characters."

Speaking, he turned to look at Shangguan Xingyan, who had remained silent beside him, and asked: "Prince Shangguan, do you have any other thoughts or need to add anything regarding this matter?" Shangguan Xingyan smiled and shook his head, replying: "Yan Xiong can decide everything." Seeing this, An Wang waved his hand and said loudly: "Since that is the case, let us set out now!"

The words had not yet fallen when An Wang quickly turned to the servant beside him and whispered: "Hurry and drive the carriage to the entrance!" The servants, having received the order, immediately turned and ran to carry out the command.

Afterwards, An Wang, Yan Si, and another person walked side by side slowly toward the outside. Their pace was neither fast nor slow, as if enjoying this moment of peace and leisure.

When the three reached the entrance, the luxurious carriage slowly appeared before them. The coachman respectfully got down, opened the carriage door, and lowered the footboard.

An Wang boarded the carriage first, then the other two also got on one after another. After everyone was seated, the coachman lightly cracked the whip and drove the carriage smoothly toward the Imperial Palace.

Not long after, the carriage arrived before the gates of the Imperial Palace. The guards, seeing that An Wang and the others had come, hurried forward to report. After receiving permission, the three walked together with steady steps into the Yudi.

Upon entering the Yudi, the Emperor looked at the three entering together with a smile on his face. After the three finished their salutes, the Emperor could not wait to ask: "How is the progress of this matter?"

Hearing this, Yan Si first glanced subconsciously at An Wang, and after seeing An Wang slightly nod to indicate, he cleared his throat and replied: "Replying to Your Majesty, everything is currently progressing smoothly..." Immediately afterward, Yan Si reported to the Emperor in detail the progress of the task in an orderly manner.

The Emperor listened attentively to Yan Si's account, occasionally showing satisfaction on his face. After Yan Si finished speaking, the Emperor could not help but praise repeatedly: "Haha, good! Truly, I have not misjudged you! Yan Si, you indeed possess considerable talent, and your ability to handle affairs is also quite outstanding!"

Facing the Emperor's praise, Yan Si humbly lowered his head, saying he did not deserve it. Meanwhile, An Wang beside him hurriedly cupped his hands and said: "Imperial Brother, you flatter us; being able to handle this matter well is entirely thanks to Imperial Brother's trust and support."

After pausing for a moment, An Wang continued: "However, this time I have come with another request." The Emperor asked with interest: "Oh? What is it? Speak freely."

An Wang took a deep breath and said solemnly: "The names of those shops in Dongying Kingdom were personally devised by the Dongying Emperor. Now that we have opened a small shop in our own country, I wonder if Imperial Brother can bestow characters for it?"

The Emperor slightly narrowed his eyes, his right hand stroking his chin as he fell into deep thought. Time passed second by second, and the entire room was filled with a quiet and tense atmosphere. The three of them stood respectfully to one side, quietly awaiting the Emperor's decision.

Finally, after a while, the Emperor slowly opened his mouth: "Old Seven!" His voice broke the silence, and everyone's gaze instantly focused on him.

Only to see the corners of the Emperor's mouth slightly rise, revealing a satisfied smile, as he continued: "Actually, the name proposed by Shangguan Peilin is indeed quite good.

How about this: let us just use this name. If we plan to open more shops in the future, we can completely use this name to open branches."

Hearing the Emperor say this, An Wang's face instantly showed delight, and he hurriedly cupped his hands and saluted: "Imperial Brother is wise! Since that is the case, shall our country's shop also be called 'Changying Xiaopu'?"

Additionally, I wonder if Imperial Brother can personally inscribe characters for this signboard? If we can obtain Imperial Brother's ink treasure, it would truly be an honor for the small shop!"

Hearing this, the Emperor laughed heartily and readily agreed: "What is difficult about this? No problem! Eunuch Sun, quickly bring forth the brush, ink, paper, and inkstone."

The words had not yet fallen when Eunuch Sun, who had been standing by, hurriedly responded: "Yes!" Immediately afterward, he acted swiftly, nimbly preparing the items needed for writing.

After everything was ready, the Emperor walked to the table, lightly rolled up his sleeves, and took hold of the brush soaked in thick ink. He took a deep breath, then calmly and composedly wielded the brush on the white-as-snow xuan paper.

Only to see the brush tip dance like a swimming dragon; in an instant, the four large characters "Changying Xiaopu," vigorous and powerful like dragons flying and phoenixes dancing, leaped onto the paper.

After writing the final stroke, the Emperor slowly put down the brush in his hand and gently blew a few breaths on the paper surface to make the ink dry faster. Then, smiling, he said to the three beside him: "Come, come, come, all three of you come over and take a look."

Hearing this, the three hurriedly walked forward, gathered around the table, and carefully observed. Yan Si spoke first in praise: "Oh my, Your Majesty's calligraphy is truly vigorous and powerful, with brush strokes like dragons and snakes! It is simply a rare masterpiece!"

The other two also nodded repeatedly in agreement, praising the Emperor's calligraphy without end.,

The other two also nodded repeatedly in agreement, praising the Emperor's calligraphic mastery without end.