lissa arrived at the imperial palace three days after setting out from the south. The reason she had the privilege of setting foot in the rear palace was thanks to the sky-blue cape Lin Dongqing lent. She had never seen the cape before, but she was surprised to find out it was so effective. Not a single soul dared to stop her at the doors despite eyeing her in a way that had her hike a brow up.
A surprised lady-in-waiting inquired, What is your relationship with Count Lin Dongqing? He gave you the cape, correct? In that case, were you seeking an audience with Her Majesty?
Yes He sent to talk to Her Majesty about sothing.
Despite being an incredibly confident woman, lissa still felt afraid when she was about to et the empires Queen even though they had yet to et. Her reaction made it seem as if Queen Sisis imperial palace was a monster waiting to gobble up soone.
Please wait here for a mont. I shall go notify Her Majesty.
Not long after, lissa entered the rear palace and up to the balcony on the second floor. The interior decoration of the imperial dazzled even lissa, who had already seen so of the most artistic buildings around already.
Sisi scattered bread crumbs on the tea table and watched the small birds energetically bouncing on her table. Though she only wore a plain white dress, lissa was swept off her feet at the beauty of the burgundy hair under the crown and subtle smile spread across Sisis lips.
Queen Sisi turned to look at lissa: Welco to my rear palace. Madam, how shall I address you?
My na is lissa, Your Majesty. C-C-C-Count Lin Dongqing introduced I have sothing to discuss with you
Sisi responded with a small nod: I, of course, knew that. There is only one copy of the sky-blue cape you have with you, and it belongs to Lin Dongqing. I granted you an audience thanks to the cape. Its been a long ti since Ive granted anyone an audience. Go on. Is it your issue or Lin Dongqings?
Umm it would be sothing we discussed together, answered lissa. Nervous, she licked her lips. We plan to join the purchase of the shipyard together, so we hoped you could financially support us and give us a loan.
Oh? responded Sisi, hiding a ridiculing undertone beneath her smirk. Interesting. I have yet to chase him down for sneaking to the South as soon as he was appointed, yet hes here to ask for a loan? In saying that, since the minister of business has asked you to co, does that an that you can provide with a profit? If you cant, I wont agree.
lissa nervously passed on to Sisi what Lin Dongqing told her. During the ti Sisi listened, she maintained her ridiculing smile. lissa didnt have any idea what Sisis smile ant or if shed refuse. Queen Sisi wasnt a Queen who was easy to deceive. Sisi and Lin Dongqing were definitely on good terms, but Sisi might not have believed her.
Sisi touched her face after lissa finished and then picked up her teacup on the table, startling he birds off, so of which grouchily left as they didnt get to finish eating. Sisis eyes looked wider than usual, which indicated that she was deliberating. lissa stood stiff, nervously observing Sisi maintain a relaxed sitting posture.
Having Sisi invest was the first step of the plan. Only once Sisi made the investnt would others follow suit, thereby allowing the loan to continue, subsequently allowing more garbage bonds to be offered. There wouldnt be anyone whod be willing to invest otherwise.
Hehehe, normally, nobody would be willing to invest after that speech. It doesnt sound as though its a very reliable investnt. Normally, Id kick you out now. Nobody would accept that request from you. It resembles a scam more than an investnt.
D-does it? lissas heart skipped a beat. No investnt from Sisi ant no investnts from anyone else, and she would head to bankruptcy. lissa brooded inwardly, How can I accept this ending? Ive co so far. Ive fought for so long. Is this really the end of the line for ?
With that said, its Lin Dongqings proposition, and Im aware of what hes capable of, continued Sisi. Lin Dongqing often achieves what others cant. As such, I plan to accept the proposal. Im also eager to see what return Lin Dongqing can give . I know what youre thinking, and I support Lin Dongqing. I shall loan you twenty thousand gold coins from my personal account. I shall also allow you to advertise your idea with my na. That will be my way of supporting Lin Dongqing. Also, youre aware that you have to repay loans. I want the right to the shipyard. I want to beco a shareholder of the shipyard.
Yes, Your Majesty.
There was never any doubt that Queen Sisi would make that the condition, and Lin Dongqing already saw it coming. Queen Sisi wasnt just prudent but also greedy. Either way, Lin Dongqing and lissa could accept it.
lissa didnt need the shipyard nor did Lin Dongqing. It was better off exchanging it for Queen Sisis support. Thus far, the plan was coming along smoothly. Once they had Queen Sisis gold coins, the nobles and banks would know what their job was.
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