Chapter 1582 (1/2)
At this time, a young man came over and said, ”we are too abrupt. How can she believe it? I don't think she is completely brainless.”
”We don't have much time. Do you think there is any other way?” The woman said, ”besides, I have observed the second miss of the Lin family for some time. Although she is not a person who has no brain to make use of, she is ambitious. As long as a prey has ambition, she has the opportunity to control it. Although Miss Lin refuses to meet me today, she remembers me and will think of today when necessary.”
”I hope so.” The man said.
The woman looked at him and said, ”you have to have a suitable identity in Kyoto to make friends with these dignitaries in the capital. The so-called know yourself and know the enemy. When we get close to them, we can inquire about the news in the inner court of the imperial palace.”
The man thought for a moment and said, ”how about doing business?”
”Business?” The woman pondered for a moment and said, ”those officials need money. When we open the door to do business, we have to pay taxes to the government. Once we come and go, we can attract those greedy people, and our plan can be carried out step by step. It is feasible to do business.”
”Yes, I'll make some useful people first.” The man bowed slightly and said.
”Do you have any eye-catching people?” Asked the woman.
”There is a man named Qi Yan who just came to Kyoto from Qizhou. He also wants to gain a foothold in Kyoto. His family is rich and is a second ancestor“ The man said.
”Qizhou? So far? Since you have a rich family, why do you go to Kyoto to start over? There must be a reason for this. If you find out, you may be able to make use of it. We don't have any advantages in Kyoto, but one thing is that we must try our best to master the affairs of everyone we contact and make use of the critical moment. The same is true of Qi Yan“ Said the woman.
”Yes, you can rest assured that I will inquire clearly.” The man said.
The woman looked in the direction of Jiuhua temple, folded her hands, bowed and said, ”may everything be smooth and you and I be safe.”
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Back to Lin's house.
Lin Zhiran ate some dinner at will. She was a little silent. After telling her grandmother and others about peace, she went back to her room. Mrs. Lin thought she was tired after going to Jiuhua temple, so she ordered the kitchen to cook some health porridge and send it to her.
Lin Zhiran sat at the table. The porridge in the bowl never moved. Qiu Feng spoke to her, but she didn't hear it. She also disliked Qiu Feng's noise and sent her away.
Lin Zhiran thought about being rejected by Abbot Jiufang today. He was still upset, but he thought of the strange woman.
”Who is that man? Why do you say that to me as if you know my thoughts and purpose? ” Lin Zhiran said to herself, ”she said she could help me. She must have come prepared. Could it be that the Queen's people deliberately came to test, or that her father's sworn enemy in officialdom wanted to deliberately frame me, my father and our Lin family.”
The more Lin Zhiran thought about it, the more he felt that the man had a different purpose.
”In any case, this person can't get close. If you see him next time, you should stay away.”
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A month later, the Empress Dowager's birthday arrived.
Although the Empress Dowager is not the emperor's mother, the mother and son have always been harmonious and have deep feelings. This is the first birthday of the Empress Dowager after the emperor ascended the throne. Therefore, the emperor ordered the house of interior a month ago to make good arrangements for this birthday banquet.