novelraw Chapter 805: Princess Jin Hua’s Feelings
Chapter 805: Princess Jin Hua’s Feelings
Ji Gaoxian looked at Mu Hanyan with surprise. Previously, Mu Hanyan seemed to be opposing Mo Gaoxian at every turn, and he thought it was just the temper of a noble family’s son, and Nanyan Commerce was just taking advantage. But now, hearing Mu Hanyan’s words, it seemed not just a matter of temper, but a deliberate intention to help Nanyan Commerce."Master Ji, I forgot to introduce you. Young Master Mu is the major shareholder of our Nanyan Commerce," Che Xiang said opportunely. He also knew that Ji Gaoxian had quite a reputation in the Capital and that keeping him around would significantly benefit Nanyan Commerce.
"You are the owner of Nanyan Commerce!" Ji Gaoxian was greatly shocked.
He came to help Nanyan Commerce at the invitation of the Wu Family Master and knew more about the commerce than others, knowing that the commerce was only established a little over a year ago but had already accumulated a vast family business, and had become the first commerce in Nanxi County.
Originally, he wondered what kind of prodigy the owner of this commerce could be to have such skills. Now he knew that the owner of Nanyan Commerce was none other than Mu Hanyan standing before him.
The events in Heishi City spread to the Capital, which he had heard about, and he had long known of Mu Hanyan’s great name. It was said that Mu Hanyan had comprehended the Divine Language Holy Word Technique and saved the people from disaster. However, rumors are just rumors, often exaggerated, which even ordinary folk did not entirely believe, treating them only as idle talk. As a well-informed Star Divination Master like him, he did not take them seriously either.
Only now did he realize that while the rumors might have been exaggerated, Mu Hanyan’s skills were probably even greater than the rumors suggested.
So young, to be recalled to the Capital by the Zong Family, his strength and cultivation need not be said. Besides that, he had mastered a mysterious and unpredictable Star Divination Technique, and also had such a vast family business. Thinking back to when he was sixteen or seventeen, he hadn’t even completed his apprenticeship, making Ji Gaoxian feel especially ashamed.
"Actually, it’s mainly my cousin Mu Nan managing the business. I am not a very competent owner. Also, the largest shareholder is my cousin; I only hold a part," Mu Hanyan said modestly.
Ji Gaoxian shook his head with a bitter smile. Mu Hanyan spoke modestly, but just looking at Che Xiang’s respectful expression and fervor in his eyes, he could guess that Mu Hanyan’s status in Nanyan Commerce was much higher than his cousin’s. Nanyan Commerce’s remarkable achievement in just one year must have been due to him.
"Since Nanyan Commerce is Young Master Mu’s enterprise, I, Ji Gaoxian, of course, should lend my support. However, my abilities are limited, and if today’s situation occurs again, I might delay the commerce’s matters. How about this, in the Capital, Master Shen, Master Pu, and Master Weng have been friends with me for many years, so why don’t I invite them all to help out," Ji Gaoxian pondered and said.
"Master Ji, are you talking about the legendary Master Shen Moce, who is enigmatic and unpredictable, Master Pu Tiandi who calculates the secrets of heaven, and Master Weng Yixiao who discerns heavenly secrets with a laugh?" Che Xiang exclaimed in surprise.
In fact, Mu Nan initially wanted to invite these few masters, but those people did not regard a small Nanyan Commerce seriously. It was only later that they had to ask the Wu Family Master to invite Ji Gaoxian.
"What enigmatic calculations of heavenly secrets, in front of Young Master Mu, they are just god-men, haha," Ji Gaoxian laughed, confirming Che Xiang’s speculation.
"Master Ji, I’ve heard these masters are extremely aloof, and we have no dealings with them at Nanyan Commerce, so it might be hard to invite them. Besides, this branch in the Capital has just opened, and business hasn’t really started, I’m afraid..." Che Xiang hesitated to continue.
Not to mention whether they could be invited, even if they were, Nanyan Commerce might not be able to afford their fees.
"Chairman Che, you don’t need to worry about that. Others may not be able to invite them, but I can. As for the fees, don’t worry either. They owe my late master a great favor, which has not been repaid. If I invite them, they would not dare accept any fees," Ji Gaoxian smiled mildly.
No wonder Ji Gaoxian had such a reputation in the Capital, being from a prestigious family. Other Star Divination Masters had to give him some respect.
"This isn’t very appropriate," Mu Hanyan said, having heard of these masters and knowing how significant a favor it was, feeling a bit embarrassed.
"There’s nothing inappropriate. Young Master Mu is willing to teach me an extraordinary Mysterious Secret Technique like the Star Illusion Thousand Machine Technique. If I can’t handle such a small task, how can I face you?" Ji Gaoxian waved off the concern.
"Thank you," Mu Hanyan said, no longer bothered by courtesy after hearing his words.
Although today’s crisis was averted, who knows what troubles lie ahead. After all, the branch is not yet established, with no real footing in the Capital, making it likely for other chambers of commerce to cause trouble openly or covertly. With these masters present, there should be fewer seeking trouble.
Che Xiang couldn’t have imagined that what Mu Nan struggled to accomplish would be a mere matter of words for Ji Gaoxian, thanks largely to Mu Hanyan’s presence. Being an elder in Nanyan Commerce, looking back on its rapid rise in the past year felt like living a dream.
Perhaps, the smartest decision Mu Nan ever made wasn’t founding Nanyan Auction House, but engaging Mu Hanyan in the venture. Thinking this, even Che Xiang felt a tinge of envy for Mu Nan’s good fortune.
Ji Gaoxian acted decisively and immediately said goodbye to Mu Hanyan to persuade those masters.
"Che Xiang, I want to find a few swords. The commerce should have some, right?" After Ji Gaoxian left, Mu Hanyan brought up her main purpose for visiting the workshop today.
"There’s plenty of swords, but I’m afraid not a single one will catch the Young Master’s eyes," Che Xiang said helplessly. Despite Nanyan Commerce’s decent business, its foundation was insufficient, with few notable treasures.
"They don’t have to be too good; just decent will do," Mu Hanyan replied.
"If just decent is okay..." Che Xiang thought for a moment, "I’ll go find some."
Soon, Che Xiang, accompanied by a few guards, brought over a hundred longswords.
For regular swordsmen, these longswords were fairly good, but for Mu Hanyan and others, they indeed fell short. They could not compare to Mu Hanyan’s Cold Sky Sword, nor to the batch of longswords collected by the Great Elder.
However, Mu Hanyan’s requirements were modest, so she casually picked out a dozen and left the VIP room.
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At the same time, in the Imperial Palace.
Princess Jin Hua looked at the person bowing before her with joy, excitedly asking, "Is what you said true? He has returned to the Capital? Young Master Ye has returned?"