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The commoners agreed deeply. When Princess Shaoyi first ca to the North, she was cheered by everyone in the North. Who wouldn’t want to admire her?
That day, many commoners ran to the foot of the mountain of the Dragon Phoenix Temple to pay their respects and add incense oil.
Then, they recalled that the Bai Residence had taken the initiative to admit that they were selling inferior dicinal herbs, lowering the price, giving out dicine, and discounting them. Then, they had risked everyone’s opinion to imitate the Xie Residence’s donation to the You army and the governnt. This could be considered to match these words.
So, not only did the Bai Residence have nothing to do with Liu Dagen’s death, but Princess Shaoyi had really led the Bai Residence to abandon evil and beco good!
Then what were the recent unfavorable rumors about Princess Shaoyi?
Why were these rumors already spreading like wildfire before Liu Dagen’s case was investigated by the governnt office?
The commoners felt that there was a problem.
There were even smart people who thought of how after Madam Zhang publicly stopped the princess’s carriage and pleaded guilty on behalf of her husband, Princess Shaoyi had captured more than ten people and complained to the governnt office. She even claid that soone had used her good reputation to maliciously instigate the commoners to fra her.
Then, the governnt office accepted this case. A few days ago, the governnt office had already issued a notice confirming that this case was true.
So people had already realized that there was sothing fishy behind this Old Master Bai continued, “Everyone, why don’t you think about it? Before Liu Dagen’s case was tried by the governnt office, there were rumors outside that Liu Dagen had died from taking dicine from the People’s Relief Hall. When did this news spread? It was the Bai Residence who took the initiative to admit that they were selling inferior dicinal herbs and announced that the prices of the dicinal herbs would be permanently reduced.”
Selling low-grade dicinal herbs for profit caused the Bai Residence’s reputation to plumt.
Then, Liu Dagen’s death by the People’s Relief Hall would be even more convincing.
Imdiately, soone reacted. “The Bai Residence is a large pharmacist in the Liaodong area. The Bai Residence has received Princess Shaoyi’s support, and the prices of their famous dicine shops have been permanently reduced. They’re bound to attack the dicinal herb business in Liaodong.”
“With the Bai Residence’s influence among the dicinal herb rchants in
Liaodong and Princess Shaoyi’s reputation, the dicinal herb rchants in
Liaodong will definitely lower their prices.”
“In that case, the price of dicinal herbs in the Liaodong area will be lowered. It will affect the dicinal herb business in the entire North, and it will damage the interests of the nobles who colluded with one another to raise the price of the dicinal herbs.”
As soon as these words were spoken, there was another uproar. Everyone spoke at once and figured out the entire matter.
To put it bluntly, it was still Princess Shaoyi who supported it. The dicinal herb rchants in Liaodong, led by the Bai Residence, lowered the price of the dicinal herbs in Liaodong so that the commoners could afford the dicine, but it violated the interests of so nobles.
Those nobles were heartless. They had released the matter of the Bai
Residence selling inferior dicinal herbs and causing Liu Dagen’s death.
They had even used the notice from the Bai Residence as “evidence” to slander Princess Shaoyi, saying that she had covered up for the Bai Residence.
Old Master Bai said bitterly, “The Bai Residence sold inferior dicinal herbs. As a result, soone took advantage of a loophole, implicating us in a murder case. The Bai Residence deserved it. The Bai family suffered heavy losses and was criticized by thousands. Our family business was almost destroyed in one day. The two of us suddenly suffered a prison sentence and paid a painful price. ”
After the Bai Residence admitted to selling inferior dicinal herbs, the commoners scolded the Bai Residence for being heartless and unrighteous, but they did not hesitate to buy the dicine from the Baiji dicinal Shop.
The Bai Residence had also donated a large number of dicinal herbs to the governnt and sponsored a batch of dicinal herbs to make incense
dicine for Jade Fragrance Workshop.
Not only were the dicinal herbs from the Baiji dicinal Shop critical, but they had also transferred a large number of dicinal herbs from their own dicinal herbs cultivation base. In order to ensure that there were enough supplies, they had also bought a large number of dicinal herbs from so dicinal herb rchants they were familiar with. This was to prevent them from not having enough dicinal herbs, causing them to stop the preferential activities halfway. If they could not complete the preferential activities, it would be a thankless task.
The Bai Residence had already emptied all their existing dicinal herbs.
Even if they dodged the bullet this ti, they would still face the embarrassing situation of not having enough dicinal herbs.
They had indeed suffered heavy losses.
However, everyone present did not think much of it and felt that the Bai Residence deserved it.
Old Master Bai also knew that it was impossible for the poor commoners who were living in poverty to sympathize with the nobles. It was impossible for the Bai Residence’s credibility to be salvaged just because he pretended to be pitiful.
Princess Shaoyi also knew this.
However, the Bai Residence also had an irreplaceable advantage.
The Bai Residence controlled most of the dicinal herbs business in Liaodong. With Princess Shaoyi’s support, no one would take advantage of the Bai Residence’s danger to replace them.
The foundation of the Bai Residence could be preserved.
If the commoners needed the dicine from the Baiji dicinal Shop, they would definitely buy it. The You army also needed the dicine from the Baiji dicinal Shop, so they would definitely cooperate with them.
In the future, the Bai Residence would have Princess Shaoyi’s backing. It could be considered a blessing in disguise.
At the thought of this, Old Master Bai suddenly raised his voice. “However, what cri is Princess Shaoyi guilty of? What’s the benefit of her covering up for the Bai Residence? Can’t she live well in the capital? Why did she travel all the way to Liaodong?! ”
This was his goal. If the commoners did not buy it, they would definitely buy it from Princess Shaoyi. He did not just speak about kindness, but he also wanted to show it to others.
The scene was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.
Princess Shaoyi was a noble lady to begin with, and her maternal family, the Xie family, was the richest family in Quanzhou. With her family background, status, and fa, there was indeed no reason for her to cover up for the Bai family.
The capital was under the emperor’s rule and was the most prosperous place in the Great Zhou Dynasty. Princess Shaoyi had been living a comfortable life, but she had co to Liaodong to promote sweet potato cultivation.
On the surface, it was to relieve the drought.
However, if the sweet potatoes were successfully promoted in the North, all the commoners in the North, whether they were refugees or original residents, would benefit.
Yu Youyao sat at the side, feeling so awkward that her toes hurt. She had never expected that not only was Old Master Bai so eloquent, but he was also so good at acting!
Ye Xiaoci also found it funny. He knew very well that Old Master Bai was flattering Princess Shaoyi on the spot, but he did not stop him.
Old Master Bai continued, “Princess Shaoyi’s act of kindness and benevolence was wantonly distorted and slandered. She beca a sinner who ignored the rules of the court and disturbed the rules! How noble and dignified is a first-grade Saint Venerable Princess? How did she beco the target of discussion by the rchants on the streets? Have you forgotten that the Imperial Court has rules and ranks? Our dynasty has clear laws. Those who offend their superiors will be punished according to the severity of their cris.”
Many people were already ashad of these words.
Old Master Bai looked excited and said firmly, “l, Bai, am a businessman, and my ancestors were also businessn. It’s often said that businessn value profits, and I, Bai, am no exception. I’ve talked about the interests of my life, but I’m still treated kindly by the Princess. This is my honor. The Princess doesn’t hold accountable because she’s kind-hearted. However, the princess has suffered such grievances and injustice because of the Bai Residence. I can’t pretend that this never happened. I definitely won’t let go of those who slandered the Princess. 1 will clear her na..
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