172: Chapter 170: What a Truly Unique Idea (Fifth Update) 172: Chapter 170: What a Truly Unique Idea (Fifth Update) How dare soone use such quantities of fine cloth to enclose the exterior of that storefront?
Who gave him the audacity?
Does he not know how many people in this world lack clothing to wear?
Does he not understand what these bolts of cloth signify?
Scoundrel!
Seize this fellow at once and bring him back to !”
As she spoke, her anger not fully pacified, she grabbed a trinket from the table, ready to hurl it.
But when she grasped the object, she paused for an instant and then, shaking her head helplessly, gently set it back down.
The item in her hand was none other than the pair of grasshoppers woven from grass leaves.
When busying herself with affairs, she would often place these objects atop her Imperial Table.
For so reason, whenever her mood soured or she encountered vexing matters, looking at these two little grasshoppers would calm her emotions.
After putting them down, she viciously tapped the little grasshoppers with her finger:
“You worthless thing, if you don’t provide with a satisfactory explanation, I shall have no choice but to order you to be beaten with 20 heavy planks today.”
After Emperor uttered these words, the white figure perched on the roof beam shuddered violently.
For so reason, hearing that the Emperor intended to punish that man with 20 heavy planks sent pangs of anxiety through her without cause.
Moreover, held in her fair hand was another pair of grasshoppers woven from grass.
On the other side, Lin Yi was directing people at work when suddenly, a squad of soldiers barged in, seized him without a word, and headed toward a carriage.
Originally, he wondered why his soldiers didn’t resist or co to his aid, until he saw the Emperor’s token in the hands of the group.
At that mont, he realized these n were under no ordinary command but directly served the young Emperor; however, he was unclear why the Emperor would do this.
Fortunately, a little eunuch by his side knew full well that Lin Yi was a favored minister of the Emperor.
Thus despite their imposing appearance, the soldiers were exceptionally courteous to Lin Yi.
After being placed into the carriage, they served Lin Yi with all due respect.
“Your Majesty, why have you urgently had captured?
Has sothing happened?”
However, upon hearing Lin Yi’s question, the little eunuch could only offer a bitter smile, shake his head, and sit there looking troubled.
Seeing this, Lin Yi knew he would not get any information from the eunuch, so he stopped asking and simply closed his eyes to rest.
It had to be said, Lin Yi was treated very well; the carriage brought him to the palace gates, while a sedan chair carried him straight to the door of the Imperial Study Room.
Upon arrival at the door of the Imperial Study Room, the little eunuch looked at Lin Yi with a bitter expression and bowed:
“Supervisor Lin, please forgive , it was His Majesty’s command, and I dared not disobey; I have offended you.”
After speaking, while Lin Yi was still taken aback, the little eunuch gestured to the sides.
In an instant, two guards lifted Lin Yi, one on each side, and marched him straight towards the Imperial Study Room.
“Your Majesty, Eunuch Lin has been brought to you.”
Entering the Imperial Study Room, the little eunuch bowed to the young Emperor and then respectfully announced.
At this mont, the young Emperor also looked up toward Lin Yi.
Seeing Lin Yi being grabbed by two soldiers, the Emperor felt a sudden pang of distress.
Instantly, she opened her mouth, as if wanting to say sothing.
But soon he rembered what Lin Yi had done before, and thus he forced a stern expression onto his face:
“Hmph, Little Lin Yi, let ask you, was it your idea to wrap those fabrics around the exterior of the store?”
Originally full of confusion, Lin Yi was taken aback upon hearing this, but then he quickly ca to a realization.
It must have been that this girl had received reports from her subordinates and had been inford about everything he did in the East Market.
And at this very mont, he was well aware of the discussions among the people in the Capital City, which was also exactly what he had intended.
For this reason, he also knew why the Emperor was angry and why he had been brought here.
[Damn it, so this is what it’s about.
But then it’s your fault.
I’ve been painstakingly helping to build up our store’s reputation, and then you just let soone seize without even looking into it.
That’s quite unethical.
Alas, I thought you were so clever that you would definitely understand my good intentions.
Thinking that my little sches would certainly not escape your discerning eye.
Can’t you see that I did this on purpose?
Can’t you see that I’m deliberately creating a buzz?
Not to ntion, after my actions, even before our store has opened, everyone in the Capital City knows about it.
That’s a very rare advertising effect.
And there’s one more thing, people say I’m wasteful, that I’ve placed these valuable fabrics outside.
But even though the fabrics are displayed outside, no one said they can’t be used again, right?
After the renovation, these fabrics can be taken down and made into clothes.
Can’t they still be worn?]
Suddenly, the young Emperor, who was still quite angry, heard Lin Yi’s inner voice and it caught her off guard, then she instantly understood.
Indeed, as Lin Yi thought, even though the fabrics were hanging outside, no one could say they were not reusable.
And the fabrics could still be turned into clothes, which ans they were not wasted.
Upon realizing this, the Emperor’s anger dissipated in an instant.
However, having made such a big deal to capture him, it wouldn’t be proper just to release him without saying anything, would it?
That would make look quite bad.
And just as this thought crossed the Emperor’s mind, an ingenious plan suddenly ca to her.
Without waiting for Lin Yi to answer her previous question, she continued to scold him harshly:
“Do you even realize what you’ve done wrong?
I’ll ask you, with so many fabrics outside, why didn’t you have soone guard them?
If those fabrics were to be lost or damaged, wouldn’t that be wasteful?”
And Lin Yi, who was just about to enlighten the Emperor, was dumbfounded by her question.
[Why isn’t this girl playing by the rules?
Why is her thought process so clear-cut?
Shouldn’t she be concerned about waste of fabrics?]
Observing Lin Yi’s puzzled look and hearing the confusion in his thoughts, the corners of the Emperor’s mouth couldn’t help but curl up, showing a charming curve.
…End of Chapter…
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