Chapter 870: Chapter 869: Valued
Yi Er had followed Ah Jiu for a long time and naturally understood his temperament. Once a decision was made, it was never changed. Yet this time, he disagreed with Ah Jiuâs decision.
A gentleman should not stand under a dangerous wall. Ah Jiu, with his noble status as a prince, personally going into battle for such a trivial matter, how could the subordinates interpret this?
If word got out, where would the princeâs dignity go? They, as subordinates, would only be labeled as useless, better off wiping their necks than showing such disgrace.
"Your Highness, up till now, everyone who has gone to the Tenth Princeâs Mansion has perished. I think Your Highness should not take this risk." Under the pressure of being disliked, Yi Er spoke bravely: "If anything were to happen to Your Highness, how could we endure the Empress Dowagerâs wrath?"
The prince is the Empress Dowagerâs beloved. If anything truly happens, let alone thinking of living, even the nine clans wouldnât survive. Itâs not about fearing death; if something really happens, we wouldnât have the face to live.
"So, youâre saying you donât trust My abilities anymore?" Ah Jiu gave him a sideways glance.
"I wouldnât dare!" Yi Er knelt down and said, "I believe nothing is more important than Your Highnessâs safety."
"Enough, saying more is useless. Letâs talk about whether thereâs an open and aboveboard excuse to enter the Tenth Princeâs Mansion." Ah Jiu waved his hand, interrupting him.
Yi Er opened his mouth but was tugged at by Yuan Ye, then said, "On March 13, Princess Shuli is hosting this yearâs Picking Spring Festival. The venue will be at the Tenth Princeâs Mansion, inviting many noble familiesâ women and quite a few noble gentlemen.
The Tenth Princeâs Mansion is the former dynastyâs Prince Qingâs mansion. Itâs vast, beautifully landscaped, with many exotic flowers and plants. Hosting various banquets there is a great honor.
Ah Jiu paused his tea-drinking: "Picking Spring Festival? At the Tenth Princeâs Mansion?"
Yi Er nodded, saying, "According to the information weâve gathered, the Picking Spring Festival is just a pretext. In reality, itâs because the Eldest Princessâs Princess Qingci is of marriageable age."
"So, this is another matchmaking event?" Wufu raised an eyebrow.
"You could say that," Yi Er said, "but we also analyzed that another purpose of this Picking Spring Festival is that Zhao Mingjun is looking for talented individuals."
The study fell silent.
This Picking Spring Festival, with many noble families invited, really could draw in some families. This Tenth Prince truly has gained.
"No wonder heâs so generous." Ah Jiu chuckled coldly, "Have invitations been prepared?"
Yi Er was well-prepared, taking out an embossed invitation card, handing it over with both hands: "This was obtained under the name of Ninth Master Mo from the Mo Family."
Ah Jiu took it, glanced at it, and raised an eyebrow: "These sent-out invitations, do they also include quite a few wealthy merchants?"
"The Jun Family, Leng Family, and Liu Family from Nanyue have all received invitations."
These three families are the top wealthiest merchants in Nanyue, each nearly as rich as a country.
Wufu also glanced at the invitation and said, "Ninth Master Mo is hardly known, yet can he receive such a noble invitation?"
Yi Er smiled: "Ninth Master Mo may not be known, but the Mo Family is nobility in Beiyan, with businesses throughout Beiyan, and quite a few industries in Nanyue. With networking, an invitation is nothing."
Wufu made an acknowledging sound.
"Do you want to go?" Ah Jiu looked at her.
Wufu said, "It doesnât matter to me. After all, I havenât experienced it." She hadnât experienced ancient nobility banquets, although she had attended countless ones in the future.
"Then get ready." Hearing this, Ah Jiu instructed Yi Er.
Yi Er glanced at Wufu, sighed inwardly, and thought, The prince values this girl too much. Whatever she says goes.