Chapter 202

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

Simultaneously, on the other side, Yan Si and the Shangguan siblings, after enduring a long and arduous journey, had already arrived smoothly in Dongying Guo. Upon arrival, they did not delay in the slightest, but rushed together without stopping to pay a visit to Shangguan Peilin.

As for Shangguan Peilin's side, when he heard his subordinates report that three people had come seeking an audience, he did not hesitate in the slightest and immediately ordered them to be ushered in at once.

Shangguan Peilin caught sight of the three figures from afar, and a delighted smile instantly bloomed on his face, especially when he saw the pretty and adorable little girl walking in the middle; his eyes shimmered with tender affection.

Shangguan Xingyu called out sweetly, "Huangdi!" Hearing this call, Shangguan Peilin instantly beamed until his eyes could barely be seen, and hurriedly replied, "Eh, Yu'er is back!"

At this time, Shangguan Xingyan also stepped forward and called out respectfully, "Huangdi." Shangguan Peilin turned his head slightly to glance at him and said indifferently, "Hmm." Afterward, Yan Si, who was standing beside Shangguan Xingyan, stepped forward, bowed deeply, and saluted, saying, "Paying respects to Your Majesty."

Shangguan Peilin smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Yan Si has come too. You two, quickly take a seat." After everyone was seated, Shangguan Peilin looked at Shangguan Xingyu with concern and asked softly, "Yu'er ah, this journey must have worn you out completely? Go wash up properly, then rest a bit. I still have some matters regarding the shop to discuss with those two."

Shangguan Xingyu nodded obediently; she understood in her heart that there was indeed no place for her to intervene here, and after traveling all the way, she truly felt utterly exhausted. So she replied crisply, "Alright, Father King, then your daughter will take her leave first. I'll come find Father Emperor again in the evening to dine together."

Having said that, she saluted everyone, turned, and left with light steps. Only when the Yudi remained with just the three of them plus one Eunuch did Shangguan Peilin slowly ask, "The shop in Dachang Guo has already opened, right? How is the situation ultimately?"

Shangguan Xingyan hurriedly replied, "Opened! Opened! The scene was extraordinarily bustling!" At this time, Yan Si, who had been silent all along, also spoke up slowly: "Those jade stones unique to Dongying were originally quite favored in Dachang Guo. However, if we only sold the jade stones themselves, I'm afraid there wouldn't be too many willing buyers.

Therefore, after Xingyan and I pondered together, we decided to add an extra processing service. This way, customers can have the jade stones they fancy crafted into all kinds of jewelry they desire. As for specific styles, we have ready-made pictures here for reference; if customers bring their own specific design drawings, they only need to pay the corresponding processing fee.

Precisely because of this measure, since the shop opened, it can be said to have deeply won the hearts of the noble ladies!"

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Peilin couldn't help but beam with joy, nodding repeatedly and praising, "Good! Good! You two truly possess remarkable business acumen! Since the Dachang Guo side is progressing so smoothly, when does our own shop here plan to open?"

Yan Si smiled and said, "Counting the days, it should be these two days that we can officially open! However, after Xingyan and I returned, we haven't yet gone to check on the situation. In a bit, the two of us will go take a look at how the preparations are going."

Shangguan Peilin nodded, expressing agreement: "Alright, this matter needn't be rushed for this moment. You two have traveled hard all the way, truly worked hard; rest first. Come dine with Us tonight, and going to check tomorrow is fine too."

Yan Si hurriedly replied, "Alright, many thanks for Your Majesty's concern!" Shangguan Xingyan on the side also chimed in: "Father Emperor, then your son and Yan Si will take our leave first. Riding in a carriage all this way has really jolted us until our waists ache and backs hurt, simply exhausted to death!"

Shangguan Peilin looked at him with a touch of heartache and said softly, "Hmm, go down and rest well." Thus, the two of them slowly walked out of the Yudi together.

After leaving the Yudi, Yan Si followed closely behind Shangguan Xingyan, heading toward the latter's Qin Dian. As they walked, Shangguan Xingyan turned his head and said to Yan Si, "Us, let's wash up first, rest a bit. If the time is still early, we might as well go take a turn at the shop or the factory."

Yan Si nodded repeatedly in agreement and complained with a wry smile, "Exactly, these past few days of wind and dew, not even a proper bath to be had, I'm practically starting to stink!"

Hearing this, Shangguan Xingyan hurriedly instructed the little eunuch beside him to quickly fetch hot water for their bathing.

Before long, the hot water was ready. The two shed their clothes, entered the tubs, and fully enjoyed the comfort and relaxation brought by the warm water soaking their bodies. After a thorough washing and wiping, and changing into clean and tidy clothes, the hour had already reached Shen Hour.

Yan Si, having tidied up properly, arrived at the front of Shangguan Xingyan's Qin Dian with light steps; seeing the door was not closed, he walked straight in.

Shangguan Xingyan raised his eyes and saw Yan Si walking in slowly; the corner of his mouth curled up slightly as he asked softly, "How about we go out and see how the shop is doing?"

Yan Si nodded slightly in agreement and replied, "Good, then let's go!" Having said that, the two walked shoulder to shoulder out of the Imperial Palace, boarded the luxurious carriage that had long been prepared, and sped toward the place where the shop was located.

When they arrived at the destination, they discovered to their pleasant surprise that this shop was already near completion, with only a signboard not yet hung up, and the various cabinets, tables, and other furniture needed inside the shop.

These furniture pieces had long been ordered properly, only awaiting delivery tomorrow to be placed neatly inside the shop. Immediately after, the two went to the Artisan who was making that custom signboard. When they personally saw the exquisitely crafted signboard, Shangguan Xingyan's face showed joy, and he immediately instructed the attending Servants to carefully take it back and properly place it inside the shop.

Afterward, the two rushed without stopping to the factory. The moment they stepped into the factory's Warehouse, what met their eyes was goods piled up like mountains.

Seeing this, Shangguan Xingyan's excitement was beyond words; he couldn't help but clap his hands and cheer, "Haha, so many goods, truly delightful! In my view, tomorrow morning we'll first move those finished furniture pieces into the shop and arrange them properly, then hang this signboard up high.

In the afternoon, we'll arrange manpower to transport the factory's goods here to the shop; in this way, our new shop will be able to open smoothly!"