Prince Ning seemed to have just woken up from the shock, he slapped the table and shouted: "Presumptuous."
Then he waved his hands to the two guards behind him: "Go and lock up that guy who doesn't understand etiquette. He dares to be rude to my guests. Let him reflect on it."
The guard handed over his hand and ran downstairs.
Poor Xiong Fang, he just fell down the stairs and was beaten to pieces. Two guards picked him up and dragged him away.
Only then did Prince Ning turn around, with a hearty smile on his face: "Oh, Brother Yang, I'm so sorry. I didn't expect that Shopkeeper Xiong was so rude. It was my negligence.
Please make amends to Brother Yang."
"How dare you, how dare you, Prince Ning made a serious statement."
Yang Xuan quickly returned the gift, smiling on the outside, but actually he was already scolding in his heart.
This was clearly because Prince Ning wanted to show off his power. On the surface, he was scolding Xiong Fang, but in fact, he was exonerating him.
What is Yang Xuan's identity? Not to mention his status as an imperial envoy with no reputation, just his status as a cabinet bachelor. How dare Xiong Fang, a commoner, dare to attack him.
To put it lightly, it is called rushing into an officer's vehicle; to put it seriously, it is called an attempted assassination.
If we really want to pursue the case, it would be no problem to sentence him to life imprisonment.
But Prince Ning just said that he didn't understand etiquette and was dismissed.
However, since Prince Ning opened his mouth, it was not easy for Yang Xuan to pursue him. After two glasses of wine, the atmosphere quickly became harmonious again.
After the meal, Prince Ning found a secluded teahouse and the two parties signed the franchise agreement.
As for the terms of the agreement, Yang Xuan was very strict, even more stringent than the terms of the seven branches. Zhang Zhongliang fought hard, but Yang Xuan refused to give in.
Even some insignificant terms were refused by Yang Xuan.
Even when Zhang Zhongliang brought out Prince Ning, Yang Xuan didn't give him the honor.
You gave me a slap on the wrist yesterday, and you still want me to give you preferential terms today? Do you really think I'm so easy to control?
How can Yang Xuan suffer such a loss? He obviously doesn't want to mess with you, but he pressures you on the terms and details to see if you feel uncomfortable.
On the other hand, Prince Ning was always there, as if he didn't care. Except for asking a few questions about some terms that he didn't quite understand, he didn't ask for any terms.
The more this happens, the more it appears that Prince Ning has ulterior motives.
However, Yang Xuan didn't care. King Ning broke the agreement and ran the Shengfa Department Store in Lin'an City by himself. As he said before, there was nothing he could do if others wanted to imitate it, but it was impossible to annex it.
After the agreement was signed, Yang Xuan declined the dinner arrangement and took his eldest brother Yang Xiao and Guan Yunrong for a walk in Lin'an City.
After all, we are here for inspection. Both public and private, we want to see what Lin'an City is like.
In the teahouse, Prince Ning was sullen, with a trace of murderous intent in his eyes.
Zhang Zhongliang stood aside and didn't dare to take a breath. He knew that Prince Ning was extremely angry when he looked like this.
After a while, Prince Ning regained his composure and said leisurely: "This Yang Xuan is indeed extraordinary. He is so calm at such a young age. I had underestimated him before."
"Your Majesty, when we signed the terms just now, Yang Xuan did not give you any face, Your Majesty."
Prince Ning picked up the tea cup and took a sip, and said slowly: "That's why I look down upon him. Talents are rare. I need such talents for my great cause."
"But just now..."
Zhang Zhongliang didn't finish what he said, but it was obviously referring to Xiong Fang's attack just now, which was actually arranged by King Ning.
"I have acted too hastily. Let me take care of it more slowly." Prince Ning said, "I will leave this matter to you. Especially in the past few days in Lin'an, you must show your strength and sincerity.
"
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"By the way, there is also the Yulin Guard Baihu, who is Yang Xuan's eldest brother?"
"Yes, this person's name is Yang Xiao, the eldest brother of Yang Xuan's mother."
"This man is very brave. With Xiong Fang's strength, he can't even resist him. If we get this man, he will be a fierce general."
"I understand, Your Majesty."
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On the streets of Lin'an City, Yang Xuan and the other three were strolling casually. The sky was getting darker at this time, but the streets were still very lively. There were even more people than during the day. There were also many vendors on the streets, which made Yang Xuan even a little nervous.
The feeling of being in the afterlife.
Whenever night falls, people after get off work and school flock to the streets, some rushing to go home, and some gathering with friends.
I have to say that Lin'an City was really prosperous under the governance of King Ning.
Based on Yang Xuan's business philosophy, perhaps Prince Ning is a more suitable partner.
But having said that, just because of Prince Ning's restless behavior, it is impossible for Yang Xuan to get too close to him. After all, the risk is too great, and one day his family may be confiscated and his family exterminated.
On the third day, according to King Ning's instructions, Zhang Zhongliang was about to entertain Yang Xuan, but just after lunch, the second batch of goods arrived.
Zhang Zhongliang was a little dumbfounded: "The distance from Lin'an Prefecture to Yingtian Prefecture is more than 800 miles, and it takes only three days to travel there and back?"
Yang Xuan smiled and said nothing. Prince Ning was already staring at him, so he had to hide his clumsiness now.
In fact, when the convoy arrived at Lin'an City, it was just dark. After unloading the goods, they rushed back overnight. The accompanying guys just lay down in the car and slept. Moreover, the empty car ran faster and they rushed back all the way.
When we arrived, the speed was much faster because Yang Xuan was not accompanying us, and we arrived on the third day.
Now that the goods have arrived, we have to get down to business, unload the goods, count them, and put them into storage. After all the hard work, it's already dark.
Then Yang Xuan found a famous local restaurant and hosted a banquet for Prince Ning and Zhang Zhongliang. During the dinner, Yang Xuan said that he would return early tomorrow morning and thanked Prince Ning for his warm hospitality in the past few days.
Prince Ning was also a little dumbfounded.
Are you leaving now?
I still have many unarranged plans.
I haven't had time to show my strength yet.
If you don't live here for ten days and a half, how can I win over you?
Then at the wine table, Prince Ning and Zhang Zhongliang tried their best to retain Yang Xuan, but Yang Xuan just said that he was busy with official duties and needed to return to the capital.
Prince Ning was helpless. Although he felt unhappy, he could only wish Yang Xuan a safe journey.
After drinking, Prince Ning discussed the matter with Zhang Zhongliang again.
"Your Majesty, what should we do now?"
Prince Ning muttered: "It seems that I have to thank you for your hard work and make more trips to Yingtian Mansion."
"What about this Shengfa Department Store?"
"You can go there after Shengfa Department Store opens."
"Then what excuse can I use to go to Yingtian Mansion?"
Prince Ning was a little impatient: "Do you still need me to teach you about this kind of thing? Why is Yang Xuan here? Why can't you go to Yingtian Mansion?"
Seeing Prince Ning losing his temper, Zhang Zhongliang didn't dare to ask any more questions and quickly agreed.
But what he was thinking was, should I do some business when I go to Yingtian Mansion?
Open the branch to Yingtianfu?
Let Yang Xuan join?
By the way, doesn't the prince want to show his strength and win over Yang Xuan?
Then choose a deal that is sure to make a profit without losing money, and let Yang Xuan join. It will not only show your strength, but also give him benefits, killing two birds with one stone.