Chapter 10: Chapter 109: New Store Opening (Please Add to Collection)

Chapter 109: New Store Opening (Seeking Collections)

"Xi'er is right, but I think it's better not to associate with wealthy families or high-ranking officials. It's better if we just stick to simple business. Those people are too complicated; I'm afraid we might accidentally get caught up in some trouble."

Rumeng spoke these words with some hesitation, but she said them nonetheless. This scene was once again taken in by Yun Xi's eyes. Could it be that Rumeng was from the capital? Otherwise, why would she have such an expression when mentioning the people of the capital? Rumeng's current expression could definitely not be called good; it carried a hint of gloom and heaviness.

At this time, Old Man Meng, who had been silent, also nodded. "Indeed, let's just do business simply. There is much trouble in the capital; it's better to try our best not to get involved in such matters."

"Yes, there are many nobles in the capital. One never knows when they might be swept into trouble, so it's better to be careful."

Yun Xi nodded. She had thought about this matter. Even if she hadn't anticipated future troubles, she had watched many TV dramas and read many novels in her past life, where quite a few businessmen were implicated. In this world, families could be seized and exterminated at any moment, or even even nine generations wiped out. Unremarkable businessmen like them naturally had no guarantee of safety.

"Alright, then it's settled. When we open, we'll try to keep a low profile. We'll just focus on business and not involve ourselves too much in other things."

The group all nodded silently and then continued eating in silence. As for what was in each person's heart, perhaps only they themselves knew.

Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, a month had gone by. The preparations for Yueman Tower were completely finished, and it was about to open for business.

This day was considered an auspicious date. Amidst the lively sound of firecrackers, the capital branch of Yueman Tower officially opened. Calling it a branch was merely a formality, because Yun Xi and the others were itinerant and did not consider any particular Yueman Tower to be the main branch. However, the first Yueman Tower they opened in Wumei Town was likely the main branch in their hearts.

But Yun Xi didn't care about such things. What was the difference between a main branch and a branch? The goods sold were basically the same, and as for the prices, they were naturally adjusted to local conditions, since labor costs, planting costs, and other costs differed in every location, so the pricing of the goods sold would naturally be different as well.

The opening day went quite smoothly. After all, this was just a small shop; with so many things happening in the capital every day, who would pay attention to such trivial matters?

However, the events that followed would break Yun Xi's plan to live a peaceful life.

Inside the Imperial Palace, within the Imperial Study, a tall figure stood, looking at the beautiful scenery outside the window as if lost in thought. His jet-black hair cascaded down, beautiful and enchanting. His figure was lean and upright, long and noble, with his robes fluttering elegantly and his jade belt swaying in the wind, making him look as ethereal as an immortal. His eyes were confident and proud, noble and domineering; that lofty aura was like that of a god, his entire being radiating a dazzling, brilliant light. It seemed that just by standing there, he possessed a powerful aura that could look down upon mountains and rivers and hold heaven and earth in his hands.

Although he was not wearing dragon robes, just this simple set of white clothing was enough to accentuate his tall and extraordinary stature. If one ignored those eyes that looked down upon the world, and ignored that suffocating aura of a king, he would absolutely look like an elegant young gentleman from behind. It was only those close to him who knew just how decisive their Emperor's methods were and how deep his thoughts ran.