Chapter 874 Joy

Chapter 874: Joy Chapter 874: Joy Editor: Atlas Studios The commander’s lips twitched as he asked, “Isn’t it illegal to secretly inquire about the technique?

You’re really bold to dare to have designs on the Princess Consort’s business.

Beat this guy up ruthlessly.” The manager shouted, “I’m innocent.

Sir, go ask an industry insider.

This kind of inquiry hasn’t crossed the industry’s bottom line and hasn’t violated any taboo!” bThe manager burst into tears.

“How can printing be so simple?

The material of the type matrices, the depth of the engraving, the distance between the words, the temperature of the casting, and even the density of the ink used are all factors that will affect the outcome.

Only when these factors are clearly described can the recipe be considered to be complete.

I only hear them refer to our printing methods engraved printing, whereas theirs is called movable type printing.

I understand what they mean by engraved printing.

The Imperial Court’s publishing house has a large collection of printing blocks, enough to fill up five large rooms.

And that’s not even counting the ones we’re in the midst of engraving.

But how is one to engrave movable characters?

The key lies in the word ‘movable’—that was why I asked about this.

If he could answer that, I’d give him five taels of silver.

If not, I’ll just ask someone else.

Even if their manager finds out, I can say that it’s merely a casual conversation.

Everyone in the publishing industry knows that this question isn’t taboo…” If this actually broke a taboo, he wouldn’t have the guts to mess with the Prince’s estate no matter how much he desired money.

It wasn’t like he was tired of living.

A technique was something that could not be explained clearly.

Everyone wanted to learn their opponent’s craftsmanship while keeping their own technique secretive.

However, they also knew that some things could be kept a secret, but there were also some ideas that had to be exchanged if they wanted to seek improvement.

As everyone spoke, they might come up with a good idea.

This was what mastery of a skill entailed.

So over time, everyone came to a consensus: they could ask certain questions behind their competitors’ backs, but there was a bottom line that couldn’t be crossed.

Once they crossed it, they would be despised by the entire industry.

The manager’s question landed just within the boundaries and did not cross that line.

He had been in the printing industry for more than 30 years and started working as an apprentice at the age of eight.

Although his skills were not as good as the old masters in the publishing house, he knew all the rules.

However, if the Prince’s estate really wanted to convict him, it wasn’t impossible either.

With their influence, they could directly redefine the boundaries.

The manager also admitted that he was despicable.

He did not blame the Prince’s estate, but he resented the worker who ratted on him.

Considering that person had been in this industry for so many years, he couldn’t possibly be unaware of the rules.

If he didn’t wish to comply, he could very well have simply rejected him.

Why did he have to make a contribution at his expense?

The commander was so angry that he laughed.

This fellow was clearly coveting the technique possessed by the Prince’s estate, but he actually claimed that it was within reason.

However, since he had already confessed, it was not appropriate for the commander to torture him.

With a wave of his hand, he got someone to drag him to the prison and lock him up.

As he walked out, he stopped in his tracks and said, “Get someone to transcribe his confession and send it to the Prince’s Residence.” “Sir, why are you still interceding for him?” The commander sneered and said, “Who does he think he is?

Is he worthy of me interceding for him?

However, since he said that this is a rule in the industry and not a taboo, the worker must have had other intentions when he reported him.

It’s fine if he wants to step on others to climb up, but he shouldn’t have deceived Princess Consort Rong.

I don’t know what Princess Consort Rong is like, but the highly-principled Prince Rong definitely isn’t someone who would tolerate such a thing.

If we hand in the manager’s statement as is, we’ll be doing him a favor and not harming anyone at the same time.

Why not?” When the confession was placed in front of Mu Yangling, she knocked on the table and looked up to ask the book bureau manager, “Is what he said true?” The manager bowed and said, “That’s right.

There is indeed such a rule in the business.

As long as we don’t cross the line, it’s common for us to inquire about each other’s techniques.

However,” the steward deliberated before continuing, “At that time, the worker told me that the steward wanted to pay a high price to buy the complete method.

According to him, the person wasn’t merely making brief inquiries about this matter.” “Then who do you think is lying?” “Well…” “Send the person to the Capital Patrol Division and report to me after you’ve investigated.” Mu Yangling said with a smile, “The Prince is a principled person.

And I am not?” The manager knelt on the ground and kowtowed in fear.

“I’ll go and investigate right away.” He got up and retreated to the door before daring to turn around and leave.

Spring waited for him to leave before pouring tea for Mu Yangling.

She said, “Your Highness, don’t be angry.

I reckon that the worker from the publishing house is just overly eager to climb up the ranks, so he came up with such a method.” Sighing, Mu Yangling said, “If I hadn’t asked the Capital Patrol Division to investigate carefully, I’m afraid this matter would have passed just like that.

The worker would be promoted, but at the expense of the lives of a wronged person and his family.

He’s too vicious.” “Your Highness, are you sure that the competitor is telling the truth?” “Looking at the confession, that seems to be the case.

Otherwise, that manager must be too scheming.

If he had that kind of intelligence, he wouldn’t have been caught in the first place,” Mu Yangling said.

“Now that he’s in prison and we have something on him, with the Prince’s estate’s power, it won’t be difficult to condemn him.

There’s no need for him to lie at such a time.

Besides, it’s easy to verify his statement.” Mu Yangling thought that it would be easy to verify, but the Capital Patrol Division did not reply for a long time.

She could not help but be curious, so she mentioned it to Qi Haoran and asked, “It’s been a few days.

Why haven’t the people from the Capital Patrol Division replied?

I’ve already sold the method to quite a few people.” “I’ll help you ask tomorrow.” Qi Haoran avoided the soup on the table and only ate meat.

Mu Yangling picked up a few pieces of vegetables for him and scooped a bowl of soup for him.

“Eat all of this.

Don’t be picky just because you’re in good health.

Your nephews and sons are watching you.” Qi Haoran’s chopsticks froze.

He looked down and happened to meet the eyes of the four children opposite him.

The corners of his mouth twitched.

He picked up a piece of vegetables with his chopsticks and stuffed it into his mouth.

When he finished eating the vegetables, he looked at the soup in front of him and said with a bitter expression, “It’s got a fishy smell.

I wonder why Zijin sent us these things.” “That’s to be expected since it’s made using something from the sea.

Hurry up and drink it.

Look, the children have all drunk a bowl each.

It’s rich in iron and zinc.” Qi Haoran pursed his lips and said, “My heart1 is full.

There’s no need to nourish it.

I’ve never heard of humans needing to replenish iron.

We’re not pots.

If we want to replenish our iron, can’t we just take a bite of an iron sword?” Mu Yangling was stunned for a moment before she laughed out loud.

She held her stomach and laughed non-stop.

When the children saw this, they, too, laughed out loud.

Qi Haoran glared at them and asked, “What are you laughing at?” Little Lion tugged at his mother.

“Mother, what are you laughing at?” Little Bear said, “I laughed because Mother laughed.” Little An said, “Seeing Fourth Aunt laugh, it makes us want to laugh too.” Tiger Head said, “Everyone laughed.” While Qi Haoran was rolling his eyes, Mu Yangling laughed until she fell.

She held his arm and waved her other hand as she said, “Yes, it’s my fault.

I won’t laugh anymore.

I won’t laugh anymore.” However, she still couldn’t stop laughing.

Qi Haoran picked up the soup on the table and downed it in one gulp.

Then, he looked at her fiercely and said, “Alright, I’ve already replenished my iron and nourished my heart.

Can I bring the four little ones to take a stroll to aid in their digestion?” Mu Yangling burst out laughing and waved her hand.

“Go, go.

Just walk around the garden.” Tiger Head tugged at his mother.

“Mother, you have to come with us.

You promised to tell us a story.” Little Bear shouted, “Tell us the story about Sun Wukong wreaking havoc in the Heavenly Palace.

Brother Crown Prince wants to hear it too.

Mother, do tell us the story now.

This way, I can tell Brother Crown Prince about it when I enter the palace tomorrow.” The word ‘zinc’ is a homophone to ‘heart’

If you find any errors ( Ads popup, ads redirect, broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know < report chapter > so we can fix it as soon as possible.