wealthy lord

Chapter 352 Palace Banquet
  It can be seen that it is difficult to be an official and even harder to earn money.

In fact, Lin Yun was not unmoved. He knew that making money would be faster with power in hand.

But everything has rules and the order cannot be messed up.

When you become fat and become an official in the court, you can not only use money to pave the way and gain good popularity, but also become a good official.

This is the long-term solution.

Otherwise, why is Cui Mingchong clearly a favorite in the eyes of outsiders, but the emperor is still guarding him?
  When a high official has no shortcomings in the eyes of the emperor, that is his most dangerous moment.

Because the emperor will not allow someone stronger than himself to control the government.

Lin Yun pretended to be indifferent to fame and fortune, just to establish an image in the emperor's mind.

The first impression is often the most important.

These psychological matters were all part-time studies in university in his previous life. Lin Yun's knowledge is no worse than that of the current imperial bachelors, and even no one can match him in this field.

Ye Wanqing suddenly realized it and said with a smile: "That's it! My husband, why do you do things so reassuring? I feel so happy!"

With that said, he threw himself into Lin Yun's arms.

When a man can give a woman a strong sense of security, it is also the moment when a woman feels happiest.

"Okay, please stop putting your hat on me! I'm hungry, what should we eat tonight?"

"What are we going to eat? Yun Mansion will definitely prepare dinner for us! Come on, let's go take a look!!"

With that said, Ye Wanqing took his hand and left.

When they returned to the living room, the table was already filled with dozens of dishes.

This was completely prepared according to the palace banquet, and it was extremely sumptuous.

Ye Wanqing's mouth watered when she saw it. She had been hungry for a long time.

At this time, a palace maid stepped forward and said: "Mr. Lin, according to the order of Lord Long Live, the chef of Yun Mansion has specially prepared dinner for you. Please use it slowly!"

Lin Yun nodded and smiled and said: "Okay, thank you very much!!"

After that, the palace maid turned and left.

The couple then sat down and prepared to eat.

But at this moment, footsteps were heard outside the door, and the door was opened again. It was the palace maid from before, saying: "Mr. Lin, Commander Qi is here!!"

Lin Yun joked: "Bring him in!"

In fact, he was not used to this. He was a guest after all, but under the secret instruction of the emperor, he was given such great power.

For the maids and guards of Yunfu to treat him so respectfully, it is also suspicious.

Sure enough, after Qi Rui stepped through the door, he clasped his fists and smiled, saying: "Young master Lin is really not simple! You have only lived in Yun Mansion for a few days, and you can actually get the support of everyone in Yun Mansion? Has Lord Long Live been here?"

Lin Yun raised his eyebrows, made a gesture of invitation, and said: "No! How could the emperor come to see me, a poor man! I am supported by everyone in the Yun family. Isn't it Master Cui's order?"

Lin Yun is also very good at pretending to be stupid.

He promised the emperor not to leak the news of his arrival.

In particular, once Qi Rui learns that he is meeting with the emperor alone, he will definitely be suspected by Cui Mingchong.

Although Lin Yun's previous conversation with Cui Mingchong was unpleasant, it was far from the level of turning the table over. Therefore, Lin Yun must continue to pretend.

At least this news cannot be leaked through his own mouth.

Qi Rui nodded, looked down at the sumptuous dishes on the table, and said, "Young Master Lin's treatment is really good! Tsk...bird's nest duck strips, assorted shark's fins, and asparagus!!"

Lin Yun and Ye Wanqing were both dumbfounded as he kept announcing the names of the dishes.

These dishes are not simple just by the name, and they are definitely not for ordinary people.

Lin Yun also smiled bitterly in his heart. This Long Live Master was really a sweetheart, and he actually gave himself such a high treatment without saying a word.

Qi Rui no longer had doubts in his heart, but was certain.

He was sure that the emperor must have met Lin Yun alone.

He personally brought Lin Yun to live in Yun Mansion.

Naturally, he knew what kind of standards were used to entertain Lin Yun.

Although Yun Mansion is of high standard, after all, it is just a palace before the emperor ascended the throne.

But, look at the dishes on the table, this is a royal banquet.

Qi Rui was able to name the dishes because he was the commander of the Imperial Guards, and for a long time, he was always at the Emperor's side.

Without the holy edict, the cooks and maids of the Yun Mansion would never have had the courage to serve the dishes.

Lin Yun didn't want to argue with him about this topic, so he waved his hand and said: "Commander Qi, why do you care so much? Come sit down and let's eat together!!"

Qi Rui immediately shook his head and said: "I don't dare to be a lower-ranking official!! These dishes are a royal banquet. Since Mr. Lin can eat them, it must be the order of Lord Long Live!"

When he said this, Lin Yun lost interest in eating and directly put down his chopsticks.

He frowned and said, "Qi Rui, if you have something to say, just say it. Don't be so arrogant!"

Qi Rui simply let go, nodded and said: "Okay, Mr. Lin, let's be open! Then let me tell you straight! I just came out of Mr. Cui's house, and I heard that Mr. Lin and Mr. Cui had a very unpleasant quarrel at noon. ?Is this happening?"

"That's right! However, I'm just protecting my own interests! I'm not disrespecting Mr. Cui! What's more, I'm a businessman, and businessmen pursue profits, so they can't play in vain! Does Commander Qi understand what I say?"

Qi Rui keenly noticed that Lin Yun's attitude towards him seemed to have become stronger.

This made him even more unsure. Could it be that the emperor had given Lin Yun some guarantee in private?
  People like to scare themselves the most, and Qi Rui is like this.

Thinking of this, Qi Rui softened his words and said with a smile: "Mr. Lin, don't get me wrong! I'm not here to punish you! It's just... you are looking for Mr. Cui to discuss the mining business this time. Mr. Cui wants to help you contact him The boss has to bear the risks, so he should take the big part! Even if it’s a business deal, there’s no problem, right?”

Lin Yun also raised the corner of his mouth and said: "Who doesn't take risks? When I cooperated with Mr. Cui, I was aiming for fairness and justice. If Mr. Cui wants to bully others, then there is nothing to talk about! As for the mining business, it's okay not to do it. ! Anyway, I, Lin Yun, can still make money without relying on the mining business! If Commander Qi has nothing else to do, he can leave! Don’t delay our meal as a couple!"

Qi Rui secretly scolded Lin Yun for being bold. If it were the past, he would definitely fall out.

But now he seriously doubted that Lin Yun had spoken to the emperor alone and had received any guarantee.

Otherwise, how could Lin Yun have the courage to talk to him like this.

Lin Yun looked at Qi Rui, who was frozen in place, and said, "What? Don't you understand? Qi Rui, I tell you, since you also took my money, you have to do things for me! Otherwise, why would you stand by me?" Are you yelling in front of me?"

Qi Rui said with a dark face: "Lin Yun, the capital has its own rules. Don't think that you can be unscrupulous now that you have a backer. Looking at the Daduan Dynasty, Fengyang County is very small, and your Niubei Village is as small as an ant! Therefore, I advise you not to be too crazy!"

(End of this chapter)