The Dreamer in the Spring Boudoir

Chapter 199: Having supporters

The shopkeepers were dumbstruck. Ji Man straightened her body and saw that Xiao Tianyi and Ning Yuxuan were smiling amicably.

Ning Yuxuan warmly asked, "Sir Li, why have you suddenly come here so late in the day?"

He was the one that should be asking why his immediate supervisor, Marquis Moyu, and the prime minster were both at this rice shop. He turned his head to the side to look. The other person that had recently saluted him was someone that he had previously managed. But, then there were the rest of the people, which included Prince Huainan's heir and the heir's wife. It was if this room was filled with Buddhas of all sizes that were observing this conversation. Why would all of these people come here to protect Ji Man, this poorly dressed person?

Li Licheng didn't dare to directly say that he had come here to arrest someone. He saluted with hands and said, "This one was just taking a stroll after finishing dinner. A chance meeting is better than a planned invitation. Sirs and Ladies, how about we go out and have some tea? It'll be good for digestion."

Zhao Kaifeng smiled and said, "Sure, Owner Ji just treated us to a dinner, and now Sir Li is treating us to tea. This is certainly saving us money."

Sir Li loudly laughed and politely looked at Ning Yuxuan as he said, "It's been a while since this one has seen the marquis. This will be a good opportunity to talk about matters related to the Six Ministries."

Ning Yuxuan nodded and very casually turned his head to ask Ji Man, "Do you want to go?"

Ji Man considered. It wouldn't be appropriate for a mere commoner like herself to attend this time, so she shook her head. "It's fine. Marquis, you and the other nobles can go without me. This one will stay here to watch the rice shop."

Sir Li glanced at Ji Man, then he smiled at Ning Yuxuan and said, "Yes, Owner Ji has probably been very busy lately."

Ning Yuxuan slightly smiled and said, ""En, then I'll just stay here to keep him company for a while. I'm afraid that if I turn around for a moment, this person might end up being snatched away. Kaifeng, you should go ahead with the group."

Once these words were said, the mood became a bit awkward. If Marquis Moyu wasn't leaving, then the other people naturally wouldn't go either, even Xiao Tianyi didn't seem like he was going to leave.

Sir Li awkwardly laughed. He didn't have another choice and could only explain the matter. "People have filed a complaint that Owner Ji has maliciously lowered the price of rice and made it difficult for the other rice shop owners to run their businesses. This... He's only going to be taken to the government office for questioning and will be released after that."

"One has to take on the responsibility of profit and loss when doing business. This one is simply selling rice. What law has this one broken?" Ji Man curiously asked, "Who filed the complaint?"

The shopkeepers, who were standing by the doorway with trembling legs, retreated a few steps towards the hallway. Shopkeeper Liu forced himself to smile as he said, "This is a misunderstanding. The rice belongs to Owner Ji, and naturally he can sell it however he wants. There's no complaint, no complaint at all..."

Li Licheng turned his head and harshly glared at them. Sure enough, merchants had plenty of money, but they were too inferior to be seen in public with. They had come asking for his help without reaching a clear understanding of this Ji person's background beforehand. They had said that only Assistant Minister Zhu was supporting this person and caused him to fall into this awkward situation.

"Oh, so it was only a misunderstanding." Smiling, Ji Man saluted Minister Li with her hands. "Since it's only a misunderstanding, and it's been resolved, Minister Li, you won't need to trouble yourself over this matter anymore. How about this one will act as the host and invite everyone to Luoyan Pagoda? This one heard that from the seventh level of Luoyan Pagoda, one can see a distant river that looks quite interesting during autumn."