Chapter 92: Chapter 92

Chapter 92: This King Says The Price

After purchasing some furs, Shen Yian led Ye Liyan to the fifth floor of the Thousand Gold Pavilion.

His purpose was simple and direct: to introduce Ye Liyan to Shi Hong.

In the future, if Ye Liyan came to shop at the Thousand Gold Pavilion alone and encountered a situation similar to the Zhao siblings, he hoped Shi Hong would act decisively as the pavilion master should.

His King of Chu’s household wouldn’t bully others without reason, but they also wouldn’t allow outsiders to bully them.

“Greetings to His Highness the King of Chu.”

“Greetings to Her Highness the Princess Consort.”

“Your presence truly brings honor to our humble establishment!”

While Shen Yian was sipping tea, Shi Hong came out with a face full of smiles. With these two arriving together, some things didn’t need to be said for him to understand.

Even though Shi Hong had seen many beautiful women in his years of experience, just one glance at the King of Chu’s consort left him stunned by her otherworldly beauty.

“I’ve long heard that the Princess Consort’s beauty could topple nations, that she’s virtuous and beautiful, comparable to the Four Beauties of Tianwu City. But now that I see her, I find those rumors to be inaccurate and improper. How can ordinary women compare to such a heavenly being as the Princess Consort?”

“Pavilion Master Shi, you flatter me,” Ye Liyan replied politely and gracefully, unaffected by such exaggerated praise.

“Pavilion Master Shi, have any treasures arrived at the Thousand Gold Pavilion recently? Perhaps you could introduce them to me,” Shen Yian asked with a smile, taking a sip of tea.

Hearing this, Shi Hong was delighted, immediately understanding that business was coming.

“Your Highness, we indeed have two new treasures recently, though I’m not sure if they’ll meet your standards.”

“Bring them out for me to see.”

“Certainly, Your Highness. Please wait a moment.” Shi Hong turned and signalled with his eyes for the fifth floor manager to follow him to fetch the items.

In less than the time it takes to drink half a cup of tea, the screen in the VIP room was drawn back, and the sound of wooden wheels rolling on the floor could be heard.

Hearing this, both Shen Yian and Ye Liyan looked over curiously.

“Your Highness, Princess Consort, thank you for your patience,” Shi Hong walked in front, with two shop assistants pushing a wooden cart covered with a black cloth close behind.

“Is it alive?” Shen Yian was a little surprised.

“Hahaha, it turns out that nothing can be hidden from Your Highness.”

“Master Shi, I have a question.” Shen Yian said.

“Please ask, Your Highness.”

“Can it spit fire or water?”

“Uh, no...”

“Can it summon the wind and rain?”

“No...”

“Can it be ridden?”

“No...” Shi Hong wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and smiled awkwardly.

“Then how do you prove it’s an auspicious beast, Lord Shi? In my opinion, it’s just an ordinary white puppy that’s a bit unusual-looking.”

Shen Yian smiled faintly and shook his head.

“I dare not deceive Your Highness! This beast is truly an auspicious one that can bring good fortune!”

“Oh? How do you prove it?”

Shi Hong was speechless. How could he prove such an illusory thing? It would be better to spit fire and water.

“Master Shi, were you deceived by that fisherman and now you are trying to deceive me?”

Shen Yian’s smile grew, and his eyes seemed to gleam with a cold light as he tapped his fingers on the armrest.

‘Tap, tap, tap.’ Each tap seemed to strike Shi Hong’s heart, filling him with pressure.

“I am extremely terrified and would never dare to deceive Your Highness!”

Shi Hong broke out in a cold sweat. Even without his noble status, Shen Yian was not someone he could afford to offend. If Shen Yian reported his dissatisfaction to the head office, he might lose his position as a pavilion lord.

“Forget it. This little beast looks quite interesting. It would be nice to buy it back and raise it as a puppy. Master Shi, please name a price.” The knocking sound stopped abruptly, and Shen Yian spoke slowly.

Shi Hong hesitated, unsure of how to respond.

“Since Master Shi is unwilling to name a price, I’ll do it myself!”

“Ten taels of silver, and deliver it to the palace.”