PFC Chapter 63 Yao Jin Enters the Palace
Chapter 63 Yao Jin Enters the Palace
Cheng Chumo stood with his hands at his sides, his tone solemn.
"From now on, I will strictly abide by the rules when selling wine. I will never adulterate it, never arbitrarily set prices, never cause trouble, and I will never bring disaster to my family. I will also never neglect my brother Wang."
Cheng Yaojin stood up, patted his son on the shoulder, his eyes full of approval.
In stark contrast to his usual rough manner, his tone was unusually solemn: "I am very pleased that you understand this principle."
"Do you know that Wang Zhihuan's actions are not only a great favor to our Cheng family, but also an incredible opportunity for you?"
"This person is no ordinary person. From now on, when you are with him, you must treat him with sincerity and not be arrogant like a young master from a noble family."
"We must not rely on the family's power, have any sense of dependence, listen to his arrangements in everything, or do our best to help him get things done."
He knew exactly what was going on.
His Majesty Li Shimin had long held Wang Zhi in high regard and personally instructed him to take good care of Wang Zhi and ensure his peaceful life, forbidding anyone from disturbing him.
Furthermore, all secrets regarding His Majesty's dealings with Wang Zhihuan must be concealed.
Previously, he had only been able to take care of Wang Zhihuan by visiting him, bringing him food, and helping with trivial matters in the countryside, making his efforts discreetly and not daring to be too ostentatious.
Even so, it has already thwarted many villains.
But things are different now. Wang Zhihuan's son has become the exclusive agent in Chang'an City, and the two families have an open and legitimate business relationship.
From now on, if Wang Zhihuan encounters even the slightest trouble, if anyone dares to make things difficult for him, covet his fine wine, or try to take advantage of the farm, he will be in trouble.
Cheng Yaojin was able to step in and resolve the matter legitimately and reasonably, leaving no room for any wrongdoing.
This satisfies His Majesty's wishes while also preserving his friendship with Wang Zhihuan—a win-win situation.
"This matter is of great importance, of utmost importance. I will go to the palace immediately to see His Majesty."
After pondering for a moment, Cheng Yaojin immediately made up his mind.
This matter involves the sale of wine and Wang Zhihuan, and cannot be concealed in the slightest. We must go to the palace immediately and report everything to His Majesty.
Upon hearing this, Cheng Chuliang was immediately taken aback and asked, "Father, is this such a trivial business matter really necessary to alarm His Majesty?"
"What do you know?"
Cheng Yaojin rebuked him in a deep voice, his eyes solemn.
"This is no small matter. His Majesty has long coveted Young Master Wang's fine wine and is determined to ensure his peaceful life. This matter must be reported immediately without any delay."
After saying this, he straightened his court robes and instructed his son to properly store the wine jars and to keep his mouth shut, forbidding him from revealing a single word related to His Majesty.
He immediately went out and took a car straight to the Taiji Hall of the Imperial Palace.
At this moment, Li Shimin was in the imperial study, dealing with court memorials, with no other people around him.
Upon hearing that Cheng Yaojin urgently requested an audience, Li Shimin understood the situation and immediately dismissed his attendants, summoning him privately.
Inside the Imperial Study, the air was filled with the gentle fragrance of sandalwood incense, and all was quiet and still.
After bowing, Cheng Yaojin, without waiting for Li Shimin to speak, recounted in detail everything about Wang Zhihuan's establishment of the winery, the graded sales of wine, the exclusive agency rights granted to Cheng Chumo in Chang'an, and the pre-sale of wine, in a respectful and meticulous tone.
Finally, he bowed and said, "Your Majesty, that young master Wang is of a leisurely nature, with no interest in officialdom or business disputes. He does not want to open a shop or socialize, and only wishes to live a quiet life on his farm. That is why he came up with this method of acting as an agent to sell wine."
"I focused solely on brewing the wine, ignoring worldly affairs, with a pure heart and no desire for fame or fortune."
"I never expected that he would entrust the exclusive agency rights in Chang'an entirely to my son, Chumo, without involving my family's noble title, and only considering it as my son's personal business with him."
"This approach not only preserves his leisure time but also saves face for me and dispels my greatest worry."
Li Shimin sat on the dragon throne, his fingertips lightly tapping the table.
After hearing these words, his previously indifferent brows and eyes gradually relaxed, a faint smile appeared on his lips, and his eyes were full of approval.
He had previously instructed Cheng Yaojin to secretly protect Wang Zhihuan and not to expose his royal identity.
Do not let others know that His Majesty is visiting the farm in private and is thinking about the wine he brewed. Keep a low profile in everything you do, so that Wang Zhihuan can live a peaceful and leisurely life.
If the king knows there is anything else, you must do your utmost to help him without hesitation.
This situation is exactly what he wanted.
"Great, excellent!"
Li Shimin laughed heartily, feeling quite satisfied.
With Cheng Yaojin protecting Wang Zhihuan, he no longer needed to act discreetly or fear criticism.
From then on, the Cheng family and Wang Zhihuan had business dealings and helped each other.
Cheng Yaojin's assistance to Wang Zhihuan was perfectly legitimate and natural, and no one would suspect anything.
This would both protect Wang Zhihuan's peaceful life and prevent him from being disturbed by court intrigues and the clamor of powerful figures.
This way, we can firmly maintain this connection, achieving the best of both worlds.
"Your Majesty, I believe that my son, having been given this opportunity, will certainly follow the rules set by Wang Zhihuan and do his best to manage the wine sales, and will not dare to make the slightest mistake."
"We will definitely protect Wang Xiaolangjun with all our might and not let anyone bother him."
Cheng Yaojin lowered his head and said in a deep voice.
Li Shimin nodded slightly, his tone softening, carrying a hint of a private instruction reserved only for an emperor; his expression was calm, yet his words carried considerable weight.
"Cheng Yaojin, remember this well."
"Wang Zhihuan is of a tranquil nature and has no interest in worldly disputes. He only wants to live a peaceful life on the farm. This is the kind of peaceful life I want."
"No one or anything is allowed to disrupt his life. Your son is in charge of his distillery. He should just work hard, abide by the rules, and not bully others or treat him with disrespect."
"From now on, whenever Wang Zhi has any needs or encounters any trouble, no matter how big or small, you must help him with all your might and in a legitimate manner."
"With the Cheng family in front of me, they can protect him, relieve him of all his worries, and let him stay in the countryside and live a carefree life."
He never wanted to expose his relationship with Wang Zhihuan, nor did he want to use his imperial power to exert pressure.
He didn't want the world to know that he was secretly keeping the fine wine brewed by Wang Zhihuan.
With the Cheng family acting as the intermediary, everything is going smoothly and could be more secure than ever.
After saying that, Li Shimin changed the subject, softened his tone slightly, and with a hint of firm admonition, mentioned the rarest tribute wine.
"You just said that he brews only ten jars of his top-grade tribute wine a year, which are given away and not sold, making them extremely rare."
"Keep this to yourself and tell your son not to make a fuss about it or spread it around."
"These ten jars of special tribute wine, which are produced only once a year, have two jars reserved for me in advance. Keep them a secret and do not let anyone know about them."
As the supreme ruler, all the rare treasures and fine wines of the world belonged to the imperial family.
But Wang Zhihuan's Tianlu is unique in the world, with a pure and unparalleled taste.
What's even more remarkable is Wang Zhihuan's pure and insightful nature.
He did not seek power or curry favor with the emperor; the wine he brewed was a true rare treasure.
He was already tired of drinking ordinary tribute wines, but he longed for this unique and special tribute wine.
Moreover, he kept it as a private possession and never publicized it, adhering to Wang Zhihuan's rule of being leisurely and low-key.