Aspirations for Nation and Beauty: Chapter 81 Shi Family (1)
"Sophia, why, it seems that Princess Yushuang has been in poor health, didn't she fall down in anger because His Royal Highness King Yan failed to ascend the throne?" He simply took Sophia's wrist and asked casually while carefully checking Sophia's palm.
It is almost only between lovers that such intimate behavior makes Sophia subconsciously want to break free from Wufeng's big hand, but under Wufeng's powerful force, she almost brings Sophia's body into Wufeng's arms Sophia's voice trembled in panic, "Your Highness, don't do this!"
"Why can't it be like this?!" Wufeng asked the other party confidently, "My fair lady, a gentleman is so good, is Sophia also at the age of marriage? I don't seem to be violating anything by pursuing Sophia like this, right? "
Of course Sophia knows the customs and habits of the Tanghe Empire. A figure like Wufeng is probably unique in the Tanghe Empire. But this does not affect his marriage. As the prince of the empire, maybe he will reach a higher level in the future. Marriage has no restriction on him, as long as it does not seriously violate the customs of the Tang people.
Feeling soft in her heart, despite Wufeng's tight grip on her slender wrist, Sophia cast her eyes into the distance and sighed before saying, "Your Highness, there are already quite a few confidante by your side, Sophia is nothing but a willow-like figure who perishes the country." , why do you care so much?"
Turning his head suddenly, Wufeng stared straight at the girl who dared not look at Wufeng, and said word by word: "If Sophia is not willing, Li Wufeng will never force her, but I believe How I feel."
Lowering her head to avoid Wufeng's gaze, Sophia felt the indescribable ups and downs in her heart. She was like a duckweed that was wandering around and couldn't find its destination. Then get involved in the fight with those women, but can I get over the level of my inner feelings?
Shi Yawei stood behind her two sisters with a complicated expression. She regretted coming to this reception with her two sisters. The men beside her looked so wretched and ugly, and she felt unspeakably depressed and breathless.
Listening to Xuexuan, when did she ever fall into such a state, that such a huge power group would send her to her door and no one would accept her? In the face of Situ Tai's dominance, no matter whether it is the Qin Wang family, the Xiang Wang family, or the soon-to-be enthroned Chu Wang family, it seems that they are unwilling to take over the largest martial arts sect in the imperial capital, which is deeply hated by Situ Tai. Shi Yawei does not believe it. This fact, Shi Yayin and Shi Yafu do not believe this fact, even Shi Yunyao himself is unwilling to believe this fact, but the reality before him is that both the King of Xiang and the King of Chu have clearly rejected Shi Yafu. This time, Su Qin, a well-known Jiangdong scholar who came to the imperial capital in charge of foreign affairs, did not even want to see Shi Yunyao face to face, perhaps because he thought there was something wrong with him. With the Qingye faction as their reliance, they don't need to spend too much thought on this aspect. Of course, the main reason is that they don't want to have a bad relationship with Situ Tai who has already released a word to deal with the Shi family because of this matter.
But Ting Xuexuan is at the end of his rope. If he doesn't get the support of one of the three major factions in the imperial capital, then Ting Xuexuan, one of the three major sects in the imperial capital, may fall from the top three immediately. In this downturn, the internal affairs department has been shutting down the Shi family's business for various reasons, and the deputy director in charge of the salt affairs of the Imperial Capital Economic Development Agency, who has always maintained a good relationship, suddenly became indifferent to the Shi family, and even avoided seeing the Shi family's invitation. However, there seems to be a tendency not to renew the salt monopoly certificate that is about to expire, which makes Shi Yunyao anxious to sleep and eat. Salt trading is the most important and most profitable pillar industry in the Shi family's business. Others such as bodyguards, martial arts, transportation agencies, etc. seem to be quite powerful in name, but in terms of the profits contributed by Ting Xuexuan's family, they are not. Even all other industries combined can't compare to one-third of Ting Xuexuan's income from salt trading.
Shi Yunyao, an old man who has been in the arena of the empire for decades, knows that once the source of income is cut off, it will be a matter of time before Ting Xuexuan collapses. If he can survive, even if he is extremely skilled as the head of the sect, he is just a loner, and it is meaningless for a sect. But the situation is serious now. In the past, if there were three sisters from the Shi clan as companions for the banquet, they would not have rushed to the banquet, but now they have been invited twice, and the answer they got was that they were unwell and unable to perform the contract. It is obvious that someone is putting pressure on the other party behind the scenes, but as Shi Yunyao, it is hard to say. The right to issue the salt monopoly certificate is the prerogative of the government department. To make a fortune and get rich, the same sentence that does not meet the conditions can also make a family sink. The Shi family has been able to flourish for more than ten years, largely relying on the salt business. The deputy director of this line now seems to be planning to draw a clear line with the Shi family, and this blow is enough to bring the Shi family to an end.
This was not the only thing that bothered Shi Yunyao. The two martial arts gyms were closed down indefinitely by the police station in the name of undeclared possession of ordnance. And the goods escorted by the **** to Dengzhou were robbed halfway. Although the value of the goods was not great, the Shi family lost several people. The robbers were obviously not targeting the goods, but the guards. The Shi family not only had to appease the families of the victims, but also deal with the flamboyant cargo owners. The reputation of the Shi family's bodyguards was greatly affected, and the business plummeted. All this made Shi Yunyao feel overwhelmed.
Contrary to this, the alliance of five factions headed by the Sunset Sect is thriving. With Situ Tai's open support, the Sunset Sect has proudly carried the banner of the No. 1 martial arts sect in the imperial capital. It is also constantly expanding their respective spheres in various aspects, and constantly encroaching on the sphere of influence that originally belonged to Ting Xuexuan. With the support of King Qin's family, the Qingye faction still maintains its inherent sphere of influence, and there is a tendency to strengthen it. Zifengmen, which has never been able to open the situation in the capital, has also emerged with the strong support of the King of Xiang's family. It has become the Tanhualang of the imperial capital second only to Luoyangmen and Qingye faction, and will listen to Xuexuan mercilessly. Kicked out of the top three martial arts sects in the imperial capital. And the triad society with the faint shadow of the new emperor behind it also began to exert its strength, overwhelming Ting Xuexuan's posture to win several important businesses of Ting Xuexuan. According to Shi Yunyao's understanding, the competition for the salt monopoly license right It is from this gang, but behind them is the support of His Highness the King of Chu.
The rise of emerging sects will inevitably lead to changes in the power structure of the entire imperial capital. There will be prosperity and decline. Their rise will naturally be at the cost of the decline or even decline of some sects. A large number of original sects headed by Ting Xuexuan Almost without exception, the forces in the world attached to Situ Lang have begun to shrink and decline. Some small and medium sects have already felt the coming of winter, and watching these sects slowly fade out, Shi Yunyao seems to see that tomorrow's Ting Xuexuan may Follow in their footsteps.
Calling the three daughters together for a conversation is not a very good idea. The series of troubles that have occurred in a short period of time are not without cause. Forced to listen to Xuexuan kneeling in front of him and begging for mercy ~IndoMTL.com~ It's like a cat teasing a mouse in its claws, it won't stop until it's played enough. It's not a very secret thing that Situ Tai has a crush on his three daughters. It's not impossible for Shi Yunyao to do it, but it's precisely because he knows Situ Tai's cold heart too well that Shi Yunyao can't believe him. According to Tai's creed, even if the Shi family crouches in front of Situ Tai now, they may not be able to win the other party's understanding. With his heart, he will only ravage his family in every possible way, and then drive Ting Xuexuan into the eighteenth floor. Hell, Shi Yunyao couldn't take this step.
The reception held by Li Wufeng's family seemed to ignite Shi Yunyao's last hope. Although Su Qin rejected Shi Yunyao's invitation to meet, Shi Yunyao did not give up. Hearing that Xuexuan still has great strength in the imperial capital, even Even in the entire Central Plains, Ting Xuexuan still has considerable influence. Shi Yunyao believes that as long as he shows his value to the other party through appropriate opportunities, he has a chance to win the other party's trust. Of course, this requires opportunities, and this reception seems to be Godsend. Although the quota for this reception is quite strict, Shi Yunyao still managed to get three invitations by virtue of his own ability. As the head of the Shi family and the helm of Ting Xuexuan's sect, it is a pity that he did not get the invitation However, my three daughters don't have so many restrictions. No matter what kind of status they are, they can come in and out freely. The hope of the Shi family and Ting Xuexuan's family is pinned on this reception. As the host, Li Wufeng will definitely attend this reception. Finding the right time to communicate directly with Li Wufeng is the only opportunity. Seeing the new emperor enthroned In the near future, if you miss this opportunity, you will never be able to meet His Highness King Qin who is a power in the vast western part of the empire.
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