hsntnovel Chapter 2827 is a bit strange
Chapter 2827 is a bit strange
Li Tai nodded when he saw the visitor, put down the book in his hand, picked up his teacup, and took a sip:
"What business does your lord have with you?"
"Your Highness, my master has sent me to inform you that the weight loss program for Your Highness will begin in two days, and the meeting place will be in front of the Vermilion Bird Gate."
The steward bowed and answered.
"Oh? Has Lao Shi's injury healed?" Li Tai was a little surprised; he thought it would take some more time.
"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. Your Highness's injuries have fully healed."
The steward answered again.
Li Tai nodded:
"Alright, I understand. You may go back now. I will be waiting for you at the Vermilion Bird Gate in two days."
"By the way, did your prince say what he needed to bring?"
"The prince didn't say." The steward thought for a moment and shook his head.
"Take it, someone take him to collect the reward." Li Tai waved his hand after hearing this.
"Thank you for your generous gift, Your Highness. I will take my leave now." The steward bowed again and then withdrew.
Just then, Du Chuke walked in from outside. He saw the steward of the Prince Ji's residence at a glance and went straight inside.
"Greetings, Your Highness."
"Well, sit down."
"Your Highness, who was that person just now...?"
After Du Chuke sat down, he asked directly.
"Yes, you guessed right, he's the steward of Prince Ji's residence." Li Tai nodded in acknowledgment.
Although Du Chuke did not know the steward of the Prince Ji's mansion, he recognized the clothes of the Prince Ji's mansion, or rather, everyone in Chang'an recognized the clothes of the servants of the Prince Ji's mansion.
Because the servants of Prince Ji's mansion wore fine silks and satins, and their clothes were embroidered with the words of Prince Ji's mansion and their titles.
In the Tang Dynasty, ordinary people couldn't afford silk and satin; only the servants of Prince Ji's mansion would wear such clothes.
"What is this, Prince Ji...?" Du Chuke asked curiously after hearing this.
"Inform me to gather at the Vermilion Bird Gate in two days. He is going to start helping me lose weight."
Li Tai put down his teacup and said calmly, without a trace of emotion in his heart.
"Your Highness, you must be careful," Du Chuke immediately warned.
"Hehe, what are you afraid of? Do you think the tenth prince can kill me?"
Shanbin, Lao Shi doesn't have that kind of guts.
However, I suspect I'm in for some trouble. That tenth prince is narrow-minded and will surely torment me.
Li Tai chuckled, certain that Li Shen wouldn't dare kill him.
"But... I'm afraid Your Highness won't be able to withstand Prince Ji's torment." Du Chuke wanted to say something more, but then changed his mind.
"So what? It's good to suffer a little, as it will help me get closer to the Tenth Prince. Besides, Doctor Sun said that if I continue like this, I will surely die within ten years."
"I don't want to die; there's still so much to enjoy in this wonderful world."
Li Tai didn't care at all; compared to his life, what did suffering matter?
“Your Highness is right.” Du Chuke agreed with this view.
"Is there something you need?" Li Tai changed the subject.
"Your Majesty, I have come to report that all the previous betting shops have been closed and converted into other businesses. However, as Your Majesty requested, the plaques outside have not yet been changed."
Du Chuke immediately remembered the purpose of his visit and reported it.
"Alright, don't open for business yet. Wait for my orders. Don't let anyone know that I've withdrawn."
Otherwise, how can we watch a grand show?
Li Tai smiled.
"Your Highness, will Prince Ji really retaliate? If he doesn't, won't people say we're afraid of Prince Ji and avoid him like the plague?"
Du Chuke looked at Li Tai and asked softly.
Li Tai wasn't angry; instead, he nodded firmly.
"You're right. I'm afraid of the Tenth Prince. I've suffered so many losses at his hands over the years. Haven't I made any progress at all?"
Even if you don't make this money, it's still better than taking the risk.
Just you wait and see, Lao Shi will make all these people vomit up everything they've eaten, until they vomit three liters of blood.
Retaliation is certain; it's just a matter of time.
A dog that bites doesn't bark. When Lao Shi doesn't make a sound, it means he's up to no good.
It's been over a month since Lao Shi came back. Have you heard him mention the betting? There's been no action from the betting side. Do you think he's easy to bully?
He's the kind of person who wouldn't even let an ant escape.
Li Tai's words shocked Du Chuke; the King of Wei was gaining a deeper understanding of the King of Ji.
This time, in order to avoid trouble, he was able to suppress his desire for money.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I have learned your lesson." Du Chuke bowed respectfully.
"How's the excitement outside?" Li Tai asked.
"Your Highness, the situation has been quelled. Prince Ji's actions are indeed extraordinary."
Du Chuke reported this with some admiration.
"This is nothing. Although rumors have been used before, Lao Shi is the first person in history to make rumors so sophisticated."
Those people are utterly overestimating themselves, trying to sow discord within the royal family with such methods; it's something the Tenth Prince has already mastered.
Li Tai curled his lip, his face full of disdain. Li Shen was the first person in the Tang Dynasty to use rumors to attack someone.
No one can beat that newspaper now. It's not that the powerful families haven't thought about starting their own newspapers, but they don't have the courage or the technology.
Li Shen's newspapers always cost one coin a copy, and his paper and printing techniques gave him an advantage.
"Your Highness, in my opinion, although this news will not cause any real harm to Prince Ji, persistence will eventually work. If this is said frequently, it may achieve its purpose."
As a staff member, Du Chuke immediately saw through the trick.
"Hehe, those aristocratic families always like to play these kinds of conspiracies and tricks. They played a big part in the downfall of the previous dynasty."
"But this time they'll probably be disappointed." Li Tai chuckled.
"How did Your Highness determine that it was the work of a noble family?" Du Chuke asked.
“Besides aristocratic families, who else would have a grudge against the Tenth Prince? Noble families would have such methods,” Li Tai said confidently.
“Your Highness is wise; I think so too,” Du Chuke agreed with Li Tai.
"Is there anything else happening outside? Has anything changed regarding the spices?"
Li Tai sipped his tea, as if chatting casually.
"Your Highness, nothing has changed. Prince Ji's residence has lowered the price of spices by 20%, and the other two princes have also lowered their prices by 20%, but they are still higher than Prince Ji's residence."
His Highness Prince Ji is using a feint to cover up his true intentions, which is rather blatant.
Furthermore, established families have also started purchasing spices, at prices significantly higher than those offered by west Xiang Ji.
It seems the powerful families want to stabilize spice prices.
Du Chuke recounted the events in the market to Li Tai in detail.
After hearing this, Li Tai began to ponder.
"Does Your Highness find anything amiss?" Upon seeing this, Du Chuke quickly asked.
"I just find it a bit strange. The tenth brother should know that the aristocratic families are gathering people to discuss spices."
But why hasn't he made a move yet?
Even with the prices offered by the aristocratic families, the tenth prince probably wouldn't be able to get his hands on the spices.