sbdcsierra Chapter 115 Merchants Are Not Allowed to Enter the Palace
Chapter 115 Merchants Are Not Allowed to Enter the Palace
"I understand. You go back first and I'll explain the details at court tomorrow morning."
Huangfu Qingling nodded slightly. As a veteran of two dynasties, Xiao Changyun had a lot of seniority, so he had to be given some face.
"Since Your Majesty knows, please return to the capital."
As he said this, Xiao Changyun led all the officials to the vicinity of Huangfu Qingling's convoy, with soldiers and officers leading the way.
Huangfu Qingling found the different bag at the back.
"Bao Bu Tong, you should take Lin Yi and the others and the Ministry of Works out of the team first, spend some money to buy Lin Yi a house in the capital, and then take him to see the situation in the capital."
"The money is on my head."
After the order was given, Bao Bu Tong lowered his head to accept it, then quickly went to the back and took Lin Yi out of the team and headed for the capital first.
"Prime Minister Xiao Changyun, as a veteran of two dynasties, please don't take his harsh words to heart."
On the way, Bao Bu Tong explained to Lin Yi while riding his bicycle.
"It's okay. I don't plan to come to the capital to be an official. It has nothing to do with him."
Lin Yi looked relaxed.
Anyway, as long as I have Huangfu Qingling as my biggest backer, it is enough for me to do business.
As for the others... it's enough to make some friends with them.
"Your Majesty asked me to find you a house first. Is there anything you're particularly interested in?"
As Bao Bu Tong said this, he saw someone secretly leave the team and follow behind on horseback.
He was the then Minister of Rites, Ning Tian!
"Master Bao, why did you suddenly leave the team?"
He rode his horse with a smile on his face.
Because he had met Lin Yi and had a rough idea of Lin Yi's abilities.
Although he understood what Lin Yi wanted to do at that time, as a member of the Ministry of Rites, he had to stand on the side of ethics and the people's sense of morality.
"Your Majesty has issued a secret decree. I want to send Lin Yi away first."
"I wonder why Lord Ning is here too?"
Bao Bu Tong slowed down his bike a little, allowing Ning Tian to catch up.
"I've met Lin Yi before you. Although it's a bit against the moral code, his idea is actually quite good."
Ning Tian said as he looked at Lin Yi, "I didn't expect you to come to the capital!"
"That is, he was brought here by His Majesty."
Lin Yi smiled and said, "I'm just here to do business."
"You're not going to sell sanitary napkins in the capital, are you?"
Ning Tian and Lin Yi both laughed out loud as they spoke, and both sides understood what he meant.
"Let's sell the bar first this time."
"Okay, if your restaurant opens, I, Ning Tian, will be the first to come!"
Ning Tian nodded slightly, "But you have to be careful of Xiao Changyun."
His face grew serious as he spoke, "Three or four days ago, he received news of His Majesty's return, as well as news of you."
"Xiao Changyun has issued an order from the Ministry of Rites. If you do anything that violates the moral code, you will be arrested."
"The Ministry of Justice has also been persuaded."
Ning Tian brought the most crucial information!
"Then why don't you just follow along?"
Lin Yi's face was quite relaxed. After all, the improvements made by Yihongyuan, including some entertainment items, had nothing to do with moral principles.
Most likely, they have heard Ning Tian’s report and feel that they would do something against the moral code for the sake of profit.
When the time comes, I will take advantage of the situation to catch this "unstable factor".
"Lin Yi, since I can go to Liangzhou City in the north for inspection, I am not an ordinary person."
Ning Tian spoke very seriously, "I am His Majesty's man in the Ministry of Rites."
After hearing this, Lin Yi understood.
"I also reported this to Xiao Changyun. I came here to get close to you guys, but I'm actually here as a supervisor."
He explained.
"Even if the King of Qi rebelled, the capital remained unchanged..."
Bao Bu Tong was riding a bicycle with a slightly frown on his face.
He originally wanted the King of Qi to rebel and take away a group of corrupt officials, which would make the capital more clean.
However, he never expected that after the King of Qi rebelled, the entire capital became a situation where Xiao Changyun's family was the only one in power.
"Forget it, let's not talk about this."
"I can report what you plan to do when you get in."
Ning Tian's appearance indeed made Yang Jian and Huang Chang feel that he was an upright person.
“Buy a house and find a place to live.”
Lin Yi said, "If you want to do business, you must first solve your own food, clothing, housing and transportation."
As they said this, they had already entered the capital city.
Ning Tianbao led the way in front, while Lin Yi and the others followed behind, pushing their bicycles.
The capital city is indeed more magnificent than what Lin Yi imagined.
Just looking at the length of the city wall...it's estimated to be at least four times the size of Liangzhou City!
There are four markets inside! There is a market in the east, west, south and north.
The temple-like building that can be seen from a distance is the imperial palace in the capital.
"I do know of a vacant room."
“No one can afford it now.”
Walking on the streets of the capital, Ning Tian slowly spoke, "Since you were able to follow His Majesty from Liangzhou City, you should not be short of money, right?"
As he spoke, he pointed to a courtyard beside the imperial palace and slowly uttered three words, "Prince Qi's Mansion."
"This... you want to frame Lin Yi for something unjust, right?"
Bao Bu Tong immediately felt a little nervous.
"Xiao Changyun has already made some arrangements. You won't be allowed to stay anywhere else except Prince Qi's Mansion."
Ning Tian reminded him, "Why don't you just give it a try."
As he spoke, he followed Lin Yi and Bao Bu Tong in front to inspect the situation of the entire capital.
After several months of easing, there were no signs in the capital that a war had ever taken place.
Prosperity has largely recovered.
Just as Ning Tian said, Xiao Changyun had already made arrangements.
No matter where Bao Bu Tong and Lin Yi looked for an empty house, they all had the same answer: Not for sale!
Even short-term rentals are not possible.
After walking all the way, they finally arrived at the gate of Prince Qi's Mansion.
The seal had been removed and it said, "For Sale at a High Price."
They went in first to look around.
Not far after entering the door is the hall, and then there are corridors on the left and right connecting to many side rooms. Further in are the study and bedroom, and there is even a large backyard. At first glance, there is no other way to describe it except grandeur.
For a house like this, asking price of 12,000 yuan is not excessive.
However, such a large courtyard will require a lot of people to manage.
"Master Bao, if you don't mind, you can arrange for your men to live here later."
Lin Yi looked at Bao Bu Tong. He knew that those who had returned from Liangzhou City with Bao Bu Tong were absolutely loyal to Huangfu Qingling.
They also know their own personality and thoughts, so they are the safest.
"No problem, you can stay here for now. His Majesty will pay for it."
Bao Bu Tong nodded slightly. After all, none of the houses around were for sale, so this was the only option.
Lin Yi went in and simply tidied up the bedroom. Yang Jian, Huang Chang and others also found a room near Lin Yi's room to stay in.
After one night, early the next morning, a eunuch came to find Lin Yi.
"His Majesty summons you to the palace."
"It's better to hurry up!"
The eunuch had a look of disdain on his face, as if he didn't want to come in if it wasn't for Huangfu Qingling's order.
"it is good."
After Lin Yi washed up, he immediately followed the eunuch into the palace.
At this moment, the atmosphere in the imperial palace, in the Golden Hall, was somewhat depressing.
"Your Majesty, there has been a rule since ancient times that merchants are not allowed to enter the palace!"
"If we let Lin Yi into the palace, it would be against the rules!"