In the evening, Nangong Yichen took Qingyu and Chang Lin to Shang Mansion.

"The Prince Regent is here, and I'll give you a pair of seven-leaf rosewood exquisite jade pots!" Seeing Nangong Yichen coming over, the merchant's butler greeted Nangong Yichen and took the gift from Chang Lin's hand and shouted.

Hearing Steward Shang's loud voice, everyone looked over.

"Did you hear that? The regent actually brought a seven-leaf red sandalwood exquisite jade pot!" Joking voices came from the crowd.

The butler next to him looked at the people around him with his eyes raised and a smile. He knew that some people would be jealous.

Chang Lin also laughed secretly when he saw the butler's expression. It was difficult for him to be a butler with such a brain.

This exquisite red sandalwood jade pot is not rare, but the seven-leaf red sandalwood exquisite jade pot is indeed extremely valuable, because it represents a kind of status. Many dignitaries in the capital cannot afford it, not because of lack of money, but because of lack of etiquette.

allow.

This exquisite red sandalwood jade pot is made of the finest Kunlun jade. The body of the pot is carved with hollow red sandalwood leaves, which are translucent when exposed to water. There are five leaves, seven leaves, and nine leaves. Five leaves and seven leaves are respectively designated by officials of the third grade and above, and officials of the first grade and above.

used, while Jiuye was used by the royal family.

The Marquis of Changping was originally a third-grade marquis, and was only qualified to use a five-leaf rosewood exquisite jade pot. But today the regent brought a seven-leaf rosewood exquisite jade pot. This undoubtedly elevated the status of the Changping Marquis. Everyone who saw it knew that this

Changping Mansion will definitely be able to achieve success in the future.

But in the entire Shang Mansion, there was only one person who was not excited, but rather restless. This person was Changping Hou Shang Shang.

Seeing Nangong Yichen walk in, Shang Shang rushed over and knelt beside Nangong Yichen and said: "Your Majesty, I am so humbled by my position. I cannot bear this exquisite seven-leaf red sandalwood jade pot. Please take it back." Shang Shang looked frightened.

lying on the ground.

Outsiders only know that the power of the regent in front of him is overwhelming, and he represents the royal family when he goes out, but smart people understand that there is no room for two tigers in one mountain, and the greater the power of the regent, the greater the threat to the emperor.

Today, the regent brought this seven-leaf red sandalwood exquisite jade pot to the Shang Mansion. People who didn't know it thought that the merchant had received favor from the royal family. But only Shang Shang knew in his heart that the emperor did not agree. He would only think that the merchant had taken refuge with the regent.

king.

If he accepted this gift today, he would be standing in the regent's team. He might not be able to gain the emperor's trust in the future.

"Is it because I can't accept it or don't want to accept it? Does Changpinghou look down on the gift I gave him?" Looking at Changpinghou, Nangong Yichen stood with his hands folded and asked with cold eyes.

After Shang Shang heard this, he broke into a cold sweat. Was he looking down on him? Did he dare to look down on him?

"Chang Lin, the Marquis is not satisfied. Do you have any other gifts? Bring them out and let the Marquis choose!" Nangong Yichen looked at Shang Shang without saying a word, and then ordered Chang Lin to arrive.

"No, I'm not dissatisfied. I humbly thank the prince for the gift!" Shang Shang responded for three seconds. He was so grateful that he was afraid that Chang Lin would find some other treacherous treasure and throw it at him. At that time, he couldn't even pick it.

, it’s okay if you don’t choose.

The regent is indeed as rumored, with a volatile personality that is extremely difficult to figure out. Shang Shang has learned the lesson this time. He is not here to give a gift. He is clearly here to cause trouble. I don’t know when he offended him.

This big Buddha.

Seeing Shang Shang grit his teeth and his men, Nangong Yichen entered the banquet hall without looking back, but Chang Lin turned around and helped the shaky Changping Hou.

"Master Hou, you have to be careful." Chang Lin supported Hou Changping and said in a friendly tone.

Everyone looked at this scene and felt that the Changping Marquis was so lucky. Several petty officials even beat their chests and hated themselves for not being favored by the regent.

On the contrary, in Changping, he silently shook off Chang Lin's hand, wiped the sweat from his forehead and entered the banquet hall.

Chang Lin, who was thrown away, was in a good mood and the corners of his mouth were slightly raised.

This old fox offended their master, and I'm afraid he'll have to deal with it in the future. He originally left a good cutworm lying around, but he insisted on being clever and spying on his master's whereabouts. Now he kicked it against the fender. Let's see what you do in the future.

Ascend.

Chang Lin looked like he wanted to be beaten, and almost snapped his fingers. Qingyu on the side was helpless and rolled his eyes.

Many people came to the merchant's banquet hall today. Shang Shang picked up his wine glass and said a few auspicious words, and the banquet began. Everyone rushed to Nangong Yichen's side to toast, which relieved Shang Shang's pressure.

Nangong Yichen also accepted everyone who came, and received gifts one by one, which made the officials feel the amiability of the regent.

After chatting politely for a while, it was soon time for the talent show.

I saw a woman in neon green clothes descending from the sky holding a pipa in her hand. Her exquisite and graceful figure came down and landed lightly. Her eyes were full of love. She was really a stunning beauty.

The pipa in her hand also slowly played a song "Spring White Snow", which made everyone praise her one after another.

This is Shang Shang's granddaughter Shang Yingxue, who can be said to be a talented woman who has conquered the country.

"Granddaughter Yingxue has met her grandfather and met the regent!" After the song ended, Shang Yingxue Shi Shiran went to Shang Shang and Nangong Yichen to salute.

"Yeah!" Nangong Yichen responded to Shang Yingxue.

"Why is she here?" Shang Shang said displeasedly to his son Shang Maosen sitting next to him.

His granddaughter was handsome and talented, but she was born from a concubine, and Shang Shang didn't have much affection for her.

A daughter born from a concubine, no matter how talented she was, would not be able to attract the attention of the royal family. If it were not for her talent, she would not be allowed to be so presumptuous.

Shang Maosen said nothing in the face of his father's anger, because he originally had his own plans. Although his father was now named the Marquis of Changping, it was because the imperial court was seeking help from the merchants. Once the merchants became useless in the future, they would not be abandoned by the imperial court.

If your shoes are worn out, you might as well make plans now.

Yingxue is his favorite daughter, she is talented and good-looking. If she can be favored by the royal family, they will have a foothold in the capital in the future.

Of course, Shang Shang also understood this truth, so he did not criticize Shang Yingxue for coming. He just secretly ordered Shang Yingxue not to take any other actions. After all, he had just been cheated today.

If his granddaughter marries the regent, his reputation as a prince may be over.

Because Shang Yingxue received Shang Shang's warning, she kept her composure, but her hands under Yun's sleeves were still tightly clenched.

Nangong Yichen took his leave not long after sitting there. He came today just to "give gifts". The "gifts" were all delivered, so there was no need to stay.
Chapter completed!