hsntnovel Chapter 2094 Adjustment Year
Chapter 2094 Adjustment Year
Li Shen didn't even recognize all the people in Yungongfang. In addition to his mother's branch, his mother's grandfather had many brothers.
These people also belonged to the Yungong family. Most of them were local officials, and some held low positions and had never seen Li Shen.
As for the other people in the nine branches of the Wei family, Li Shen only knew a few people from the Xiaoyaogong branch.
Seeing Prince Ji's confused face, Wei Siyan knew that Prince Ji didn't take it to heart at all and couldn't even remember it after being introduced.
"I wonder what brings you here today?" Li Shen asked in a pretentious manner.
The elder of the Western clan, Wei Deqian, stood up first:
"Your Majesty, we are here today to apologize to Your Majesty."
"Oh? Apologize? What crime have you committed?" Li Shen had an exaggerated expression on his face.
Seeing Li Shen’s expression, everyone knew that today would probably be difficult.
However, Wei Deqian still bowed and said:
"Your Highness Prince Ji, we shouldn't have disturbed the Imperial Concubine's tranquility without permission. I hope Your Highness Prince Ji will forgive us."
"Oh, about this matter, since you admit your mistake, let it go." Li Shen leaned back in the armchair and said calmly.
Everyone was delighted when they heard this. They didn't expect that His Royal Highness Prince Ji would be so easy to talk to. However, they thought that Prince Ji was probably angry at the time.
"We would like to thank His Royal Highness Prince Ji." Several people stood up and bowed to express their gratitude.
"Well, if you have nothing else to do, go back. I will be leaving tomorrow and I still have a lot of things to deal with."
Li Shen nodded slightly.
Wei Siyan and the others stood up immediately, but they were a little confused. King Ji was already furious that day, so why did he change so much in just two days?
It is not Prince Ji's character to just simply let this matter go.
Just as everyone was about to leave, Wei Ke stood up and asked:
"Your Highness Prince Ji, I wonder if our monopoly matters......?"
Everyone paused when they heard this and looked at Li Shen.
Li Shen dug his ears, looking like a second-generation rich kid, and asked without even raising his eyelids:
"What kind of specialty store?"
Everyone was stunned when they heard this, and then Wei Deqian immediately stepped forward and saluted:
"Your Highness Prince Ji, is it that our Wei family is still responsible for the exclusive sale of Prince Ji's goods in various counties and prefectures?"
"Of course...it's impossible." Li Shen flicked his little finger and looked at everyone.
"This...Your Highness Prince Ji, didn't you forgive us just now?" Wei Huaijing said anxiously.
“Yes, I have indeed forgiven you, but my Ji Palace has recently undergone some adjustments and changes in business.
Some strategic and tactical planning needs to be made, and your Wei family’s area happens to be within the plan.
But you don’t have to worry. Once the adjustments are completed, we will hand it over to you to continue operating.”
Li Shen said calmly.
"Adjust? How long will it take?" Wade asked tentatively.
Li Shen stroked his chin and thought:
"Well... I'm not too sure about this, Wang Hongfu is in charge of supervising it, but I estimate that the adjustment will be completed within ten years.
Don't worry, you are waiting."
"ten years?"
“Is ten years too long?”
Li Shen's words were shocking and made everyone stand still. He told them to wait for ten years, by which time they wouldn't even be able to get a sip of soup.
By then, there would be no point in talking about making the family further progress. It would be good enough if it didn't become a third-rate family.
"Your Highness Prince Ji, we really know we were wrong, please forgive us for the sake of the Imperial Concubine.
If it takes ten years, the Wei family will be in decline." Wei Deqian bowed and pleaded.
"Yes, Your Highness Prince Ji, we apologize to Your Highness Prince Ji, please show mercy."
Wei Huaijing also bowed and requested.
"Don't mention the matter of apologizing again. I have already said that I forgive your rudeness, but the monopoly involves changes and reforms within my Ji Wang Mansion.
It has nothing to do with you, do you understand? In addition to interfering in the affairs of the court, do you, the Wei family, also want to give orders to me?
This prince is not a member of your Wei family."
Li Shen had a stern and unfriendly expression on his face, and his eyes were full of indifference.
"This..." Wade Qian was speechless for a moment. He originally thought that King Ji was easy to talk to, but he didn't expect that King Ji didn't even want to give them the exclusive rights.
The adjustment of the palace is just an excuse made by Prince Ji.
The last sentence clearly expressed his resentment towards them for disturbing Concubine Wei.
"Your Highness Prince Ji, we dare not give orders to Your Highness Prince Ji, but we have cooperated for so many years, and it is beneficial for both of us.
If the prince takes back the monopoly and allows other merchants to enter, the merchants will maliciously lower prices, which will not be good for the reputation of the prince's palace.
We know that His Royal Highness Prince Ji is unhappy with us for disturbing the Royal Concubine, but we are also working for the growth of the Wei Family.
If the Wei family grows stronger, it will be a great help to the prince in the future."
Seeing that his uncle was speechless, Wei Huaijing stepped forward to persuade him.
"Help? Hahahaha, what a joke. My Ji Wang Mansion still needs your help? You are just one of the six surnames in Guanzhong.
In the eyes of others, you are a big family in Guangzhong, but in my eyes, you are still far from it.
If you are willing, I can train a family of nobles in Guanzhong myself.
Humph, tell me, how many families in this world want to replace you?"
Li Shen leaned forward and asked Wei Huaijing jokingly, "I didn't need your Wei family's help before, and I don't need it now."
If the Wei family is there, it may not be a good thing. My strength is already very strong now and cannot be stronger.
"Your Highness Prince Ji." Wei Ke stood up at this time. He had to speak. This matter also concerned their interests. Although it was caused by the Western family, everyone is in the same boat now.
“Your Highness Prince Ji, we were inconsiderate in disturbing Concubine Wei. This is all the fault of my Wei family. But no matter what, Concubine Wei is also a member of my Wei family.
I believe that the Imperial Concubine would not want to see our Wei family fall into decline.
I hope His Royal Highness Prince Ji can show mercy and give us a chance."
"Bang!" Li Shen slammed the table heavily, anger showing on his face:
"Is this the reason why you are using my mother? Because my mother is from the Wei family, and you want to take advantage of her last bit of value.
You take advantage of my mother's kindness and feel safe. Do you really think my mother is easy to deceive and bully?
Don't forget, she has a son who won't let you bully her.
Do you really think that I don't know what you are thinking? What a joke!
Let me tell you, I gave you a chance, but you guys were useless. "
(The names of people in the article are all from historical records, not fabricated, including official positions, titles, and eras.
Wei Yuanfang's father was called Wei or Anji Gong.)