Zhou Yi said calmly: "The rumors are not scary. What is scary is that someone has ulterior motives."
Hu Cunyi didn't even dare to talk to him, because even though he had served Zhou Yi for decades, he still wasn't sure who his majesty was referring to.
"Go back to the palace and tell Han Ling."
Hu Cunyi lowered his head and replied: "Yes."
In the Imperial Palace, Zhou Yi sat expressionlessly on the dragon chair, looking directly at Han Ling: "Has Han Qing heard any rumors recently?"
Han Ling was summoned into the palace at this time, and he was already a little uneasy. Now that he heard His Majesty asking him this question, he felt a chill in his heart. He lowered his head and clasped his fists and replied: "There is indeed a rumor spreading throughout the capital in recent days."
"What's the rumor?"
"The second son of Su, Su Shi, once sought immortality at the Shengxian Platform in Wuyun Mountain. He met an immortal and drank the immortal brew, which made him enlightened."
"Why is there such a rumor?"
"Master Su once wrote a poem about drinking wine, and the names of three people appeared in the poem. However, the literati looked through the history books and couldn't figure out where they came from. So someone asked Master Su..."
Having said this, Han Ling hesitated for a moment, seeming to have concerns.
Zhou Yi asked coldly: "Then how did Su Shi answer?"
Han Ling sighed secretly in his heart and replied: "The rumors mentioned that Su Shi did not want to explain at first and only said that these people were fabrications and not real people. But after he was drunk, he accidentally revealed the incident of meeting the immortal. "
"Drunk people tend to talk too much and what they say cannot be believed. Why would these people believe Su Shi's drunken words?"
"Although drunken words are not trustworthy, some good people listed Mr. Su's various behaviors and felt that Mr. Su had changed too much, so this rumor spread more and more widely."
"Is it true that someone goes to Wuyun Mountain to visit immortals at the Immortal Platform?"
"Yes." Han Ling said bravely: "When the rumors spread, some people believed them and went to Shengxian Terrace. In the past two days, there was an endless stream of people going up the mountain."
Zhou Yi asked calmly: "What is Su Shi's attitude towards this rumor?"
Han Ling hurriedly replied: "I have never heard Mr. Su's statement on this matter. And when I heard that someone asked him for confirmation, he just smiled and said nothing."
Zhou Yi suddenly showed a chill on his face and looked into the distance sharply.
After a long time, he slowly said: "I understand, you can go down."
Han Ling hurriedly retreated, and Zhou Yi said coldly: "Pass it to King Qi and King Zhao."
Zhou Yu stood in front of the mirror. The man in the mirror was not only tall and handsome, but also smiling. He was obviously very happy at this time.
At this time, he heard a sharp voice outside the palace: "Your Majesty's oral instructions are being transmitted, and the King of Qi will come to see him immediately."
As soon as Zhou Yu heard this, the person in the mirror's eyebrows relaxed and seemed to be happier. However, he slowly exhaled, put away his smile, and slowly walked out of the palace.
Zhou Jin looked up at the crescent moon and sighed, "It seems that King Qi is planning to attack Su Shi today."
Wen Tingfang said calmly: "I'm afraid that after tonight, Su Shi will never be able to turn around again. And His Highness must also be prepared."
"You mean Qianqiu Trading Company?"
"As soon as Su Shi fell, the Qianqiu business name became ownerless. Whether it is Qianqiu warehouse, restaurant, rice industry or glass, the King of Qi is eager to take over everything."
Zhou Jin smiled and said: "It's probably not easy for King Qi to swallow such a big piece of meat."
"With your Majesty's temperament, you will definitely split Qianqiu Trading Company in two, then your Highness should think carefully about which properties should be acquired."
Zhou Jin couldn't help but sigh: "Qianqiu Quality Warehouse and Glass are what I most want to win, but King Qi is definitely eyeing these two industries with covetous eyes. I'm afraid I can only get one of them."
He couldn't help but look at Wen Tingfang: "My father-in-law, what choice do you think I should make?"
"Qianqiu Zhukuo."
Zhou Jin was surprised and said: "Why? The profit of the glass industry is so high, and it also holds the distribution rights of nearly thirty wealthy families. If I get the glass industry, wouldn't these thirty wealthy families be on my side?"
Wen Tingfang sighed: "Presumably King Qi also wants Qianqiu Zhiku the most, and he may not be interested in the glass industry."
Zhou Jin immediately asked humbly: "Why is this?"
Wen Tingfang said slowly: "Glass is not valuable, its production method is worth thousands of gold."
Zhou Jin's expression changed, as if he understood what he meant.
Wen Tingfang continued: "Now the method of making glass is in the hands of Su Shi, Princess Pingle and the craftsmen in the workshop. Now that Su Shi has fallen and His Majesty wants to make peace, those craftsmen will naturally be frightened, and those who change the family will also be reluctant to do so. If you don’t have enough, why worry about not getting the method to make glass when the time comes?”
Zhou Jin smiled and said: "On the other hand, Qianqiu Zhiku collects nearly one-third of the silver in the capital, and all of this silver comes from aristocratic families. Therefore, controlling the Qianqiu Zhiku is equivalent to controlling the fate of the aristocratic families in the capital."
Then his eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a frightening light: "King Qi obviously also understands this truth, so I am afraid that he is also determined to get this Qianqiu Quality Warehouse. Moreover, the emperor's brother once ran the Dongyuan Quality Warehouse. This time I am afraid that it will Get the upper hand."
Wen Tingfang smiled lightly and reminded: "The Dongyuan Quality Warehouse under the management of King Qi has made people angry."
Zhou Jin raised his hand and said, "What my father-in-law said is absolutely true. I believe that my father will not make the same mistake again."
Wen Tingfang said sternly: "Even if you give up other industries, Your Highness will definitely win over Qianqiu Zhiku, let alone King Qi."
At this time, Zhou Jin thought of all the things about Su Shi and couldn't help but sigh: "I'm afraid this talented Mr. Su never imagined that all he did was make wedding clothes for others."
When Zhou Jin was sighing, a sharp voice suddenly came from outside the palace: "Your Majesty's oral instructions are transmitted, and King Zhao will pay you an audience immediately."
Wen Tingfang looked at Zhou Jin calmly, and then nodded slightly to him.
Zhou Jin smiled knowingly, then put away his smile and said respectfully: "My son, I obey the order."
In the hexagonal pavilion, Zuo Xiang Pavilion seemed as calm as water, but Zuo Zongyuan knew that his father was very happy now.
Because his eyes were already a little drunk.
Although Zuo Xiangting drinks a lot, he rarely drinks so much. He only gets drunk when he's in a happy mood.
However, Zuo Zongyuan was still a little worried: "Su Shi is now regarded as His Majesty's most important chess piece. Can rumors alone really prevent Su Shi from ever making a comeback?"
Zuo Xiangting smiled, as if there was a knife hidden in his smile.
"Rumors are just an introduction. Both King Qi and King Zhao are scheming people, and the people around them are scheming. They will not let this opportunity go. Since King Qi has decided to attack Su Shi tonight, Su Shi has no choice. You can go."
Speaking of Su Shi, Zuo Xiangting looked at the dark night sky and couldn't help but sigh: "When I think of Su Shi, I am like a shooting star. Although it is dazzling for a moment, it is fleeting after all."
