Capítulo 1566: Chapter 1569: Gu Youyou Is a Ruthless rchant
When Gu Youyou appeared, the court was still in a heated debate.
“If they were already married back in Lotus Village, it’s easy to find out, but I’m afraid she won’t dare to admit it!” Pri Minister Zhang sneered.
On this point, those who knew the real situation felt sowhat guilty.
Lin Xingyi said, “Even if they were married long ago, what of it? Youyou’s talents surpass all the daughters of noble families, and her abilities are evident to everyone.”
“Abilities? Do you an the ability to deceive?” Pri Minister Zhang laughed aloud: “Lord Lin, there’s a saying that goes, ‘No profit without trade.’ The most deceitful people in the world are rchants. An item worth one or two pieces of silver, once in a rchant’s hand, would be sold for ten. Even then, they claim they’re losing money.
Everyone, tell , isn’t this how rchants are? Hmph, the most skilled liars are rchants. Who knows what tricks Gu Youyou used to fool Prince Ning!”
Lin Xingyi’s face turned livid with anger, saying, “And where do you find your superiority? If you’re so capable, live only on your salary and shut down your family’s shops. Indeed, no profit without trade; an item worth one or two sold for ten is because soone is willing to pay. Honest rchants don’t engage in coercion.”
Even Magistrate Xie’s daughter-in-law followed Gu Youyou in business and made a profit. It’s not just Magistrate Xie; tell , which noble family doesn’t have shops or estates?
Pri Minister Zhang’s sweeping criticism sank even himself, causing great dissatisfaction among everyone.
“Pri Minister Zhang, even though we acknowledge that rchants hold the lowest status in society, there’s no denying that their hard work in transporting goods north and south has been convenient for us.”
“Indeed, for the sake of making a living, shouldn’t we pay a price for their effort?”
“Exactly, earning nine pieces of silver. If the goods from Xining or even Qiuci were brought to Beijing, ninety pieces of silver wouldn’t be too much. Do you realize how arduous the journey from Qiuci to Beijing is for rchants? They also have to guard against robbers along the way!”
“Exactly, Pri Minister Zhang, earning money this way involves risking their lives. Do you think rchants should make no profits? Why not try it yourself?”
Pri Minister Zhang had a triumphant look.
“Ladies and gentlen, we seem to have forgotten the subject of our discussion today.”
Unintentionally, their discussion seed to have strayed far from the main issue.
Originally, the topic was about whether Gu Youyou and Jin Zijin knew each other and were married before, pretending not to know to deceive everyone. It had now evolved into whether rchants should earn profits.
The Emperor’s calm composure was developed to perfection long ago. No matter how fierce the court debate, it wouldn’t disturb him as he dozed off.
“The Princess Consort of Ning arrives!” With the eunuch’s sharp voice outside, the Emperor finally opened his eyes and sat up straight.
The chattering crowd in the court also stopped their argunts.
Gu Youyou was dressed in the formal attire of the Imperial Family’s daughter-in-law today, elegant and dignified. She walked in with head held high, her deanor such that no one would believe she had once been a village girl, and a rchant, a doctor at that.
Such as she was, she appeared every bit a lady of a noble family, a woman deserving to be a consort of a prince.
“Greetings, Father Emperor!” Gu Youyou respectfully saluted. Pri Minister Zhang’s eyes were full of disdain, thinking Gu Youyou was utterly shaless.
The Emperor raised his eyes and said blandly, “Rise.”
“Thank you, Father Emperor!” Gu Youyou expressed her gratitude calmly.
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