Chapter 305: Liang Yu
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“What is the background of the owner of the Ruyi Restaurant? Does he know you and Qing’er?” Lin Xiaoyue quickly brought the topic back to the previous question.
If he really knew him, then there might be trouble.
Especially if they were enemies, the consequences would be even worse.
After all, the two of them had a grudge against the Emperor of the Great Yan…
At this moment, she really regretted going to Ruyi Restaurant to promote her spicy cabbage.
With the two shops and Li Xiao’s income at the dock, money was not a problem.
However, if things went wrong and people discovered Li Xiao and Qing’er’s whereabouts, there would be endless trouble in the future.
“Ruyi Restaurant is owned by the First Prince’s wife’s family, the Liang family.”
“You mentioned that you wanted to talk to the owner of Ruyi Restaurant, and the person who is very likely Liang Yu. This was because Liang Yu had become the head of the Liang family four years ago.”
“Liang Yu?” Lin Xiaoyue looked at Li Xiao.
“Yes. The First Prince’s childhood study partner was also his confidant.” Li Xiao said.
“This person is extraordinary. When he entered the Imperial College with the First Prince, his knowledge made all the officials in the Imperial College look at him in a different light, believing that he was the top scholar.”
“Unfortunately, this person had no interest in the imperial examinations. After being with the First Prince for a few years, he returned to the Liang family to inherit the family business.”
“At that time, many were disappointed, thinking that his talent will be buried. Some people said that Liang Yu was short-sighted and could not achieve anything.”
Li Xiao laughed, “in the past few years, many in the capital had forgotten about this talented Young Master Liang. His painstaking efforts in hiding were not in vain…”
Lin Xiaoyue saw that Li Xiao was admiring him and her mood relaxed a little.
“So, Liang Yu did not take the imperial examination?” She smiled and asked Li Xiao.
“No.”
Li Xiao smiled and tapped Lin Xiaoyue’s nose.
He sighed. “The Emperor of the Great Yan is very suspicious. Ever since the previous Crown Prince was banished for treason, he has never appointed a Crown Prince.”
“Currently, Emperor Yan still has fourteen princes. There are a total of five princes who have reached the age of eighteen. Among them, the eldest prince’s mother is a n.o.ble consort, so her status is high.”
“In terms of birth or age, the First Prince is the best candidate as the Crown Prince.”
“Unfortunately…” Li Xiao smiled with a mocking expression.
“Unfortunately, his mother’s family is too powerful. Emperor Yan is worried that if he made the Eldest Prince the Crown Prince, he would also rebel against him like the previous Crown Prince!”
“Because of this, the n.o.ble Consort decided that the Eldest Prince should marry a merchant’s daughter.”
“The n.o.ble Consort is smart.” Lin Xiaoyue said.
“How so?” Li Xiao was amused by Lin Xiaoyue’s expression and wanted to know her thoughts.
“Although it doesn’t seem like a merchant’s daughter has any power, in reality, that’s not the case.”
“Emperor Yan is already suspicious of the First Prince. If they allow the First Prince to marry a princess with a powerful background, it will only cause Emperor Yan to be even more suspicious.”
“On the contrary, a merchant’s daughter will not arouse Emperor Yan’s suspicion, and they could also make good use of their money.”
It is the same in any era. Money is powerful.
Moreover, the people in this era had not been divided into cla.s.ses. The status of merchants was actually not low.
Li Xiao nodded.
“Liang Yu realized this, or was reminded by someone, so he returned to the Liang family.”
“He focused on doing business and tried not to interact too much with the prince.”
“The Liang family first started a restaurant business. Other than Ruyi Restaurant, they also have many other restaurants and eateries. In the past four years, ever since Liang Yu took over, the Liang family’s financial situation had improved greatly. Although they still could not be compared to the four major trading companies, they are already the fifth largest trading company in the Great Yan.”
“Moreover, there are rumors in the capital that the Liang Family is involved in other businesses besides the restaurant business.” Li Xiao continued.
Lin Xiaoyue was stunned.
“What talent!”
Then, she thought of something and turned around to look at Li Xiao.
“That’s not right. Didn’t the n.o.ble Consort not want the First Prince to arouse Emperor Yan’s suspicion? Why did she let the Liang family become so powerful?”
Facing Lin Xiaoyue directly, Li Xiao’s breathing quickened for a moment.
“Because the Third Prince has also married the daughter of one of the four great trading companies, the w.a.n.g family, as his concubine. There was also the Fifth Prince, whose concubine was surnamed Li.” Suppressing the restlessness in his heart, he tried his best to speak calmly..