Chapter 1202 - 111 Shock (Second Update)
The Emperor looked at him dissatisfied and asked again, "I hear the Chen family from Jiangnan has opened a shop in the capital city. Do you have anything to say about that?"
The Chen family from Jiangnan? They are merely a somewhat stubbornly proud wealthy household.
Contempt flickered in Zhao Hongsheng’s heart, and his tone carried a hint of disdain, "Replying to Father Emperor, in past years the competition for Imperial Merchant always saw the Chen family of Jiangnan as champions. This year, their Radiant Brocade was slightly inferior to the Wu family of Jiangnan’s Jadeite Silk, and they lost the title of Imperial Merchant, inevitably feeling aggrieved. But please rest assured, Father Emperor, your son will certainly not allow them to cause trouble."
Listening to his second son incessantly talking about feeling aggrieved and causing trouble, the Emperor felt greatly dissatisfied and admonished him, "The competition for Imperial Merchant values fairness and justice the most. If they truly are inferior in skill, it is unlikely they would feel this way. You also should not be too hard on them. Although they are based in Jiangnan, that region is a land of abundance, and extreme actions must absolutely be avoided. Do you understand?"
While talking to Zhao Hongsheng, the Emperor’s tone was noticeably deeper than when talking to Zhao Hongde. Zhao Hongsheng pursed his lips and replied, but inwardly he gave a scornful sneer.
The Emperor knew his own son all too clearly and shook his head internally. At this moment, the Grand Eunuch from outside had already come to report that Xia Zheng had arrived.
Thinking of this nephew who gave him both headaches and joy, the Emperor grew somewhat restless and couldn’t help asking, "Is he alone?"
The Grand Eunuch, with his usual shrill voice and monotone delivery, replied, "Replying to Your Majesty, Second Young Master Xia has brought along a woman."