In my dream of returning to the Tang Dynasty, I snatched Wu Zetian from my lap.

Li Yuanchang was not fooled by the other party's wary inquiries.

"Boss, don't ask questions. I'm here to do business. Let's talk business, otherwise I'll move on to the next one."

The old man smiled awkwardly: "Yes, yes, young master, look at my mouth, always asking things I shouldn't ask."

"Come, everyone, let's go to the private room for tea."

"please."

"please."

Li Yuanchang entered the private room and sat down, and tea was immediately served.

The old shopkeeper accompanied them throughout the entire process.

"May I ask your esteemed name, sir? And how shall I address you?"

"His surname is Li, his given name is San, and his family is also in business," Li Yuanchang said.

The old shopkeeper chuckled and asked, "May I ask what kind of business you've come to do, young master?"

"Stone, wood," Li Yuanchang blurted out.

"Then you've come to the right place, young master. In the entire Shannan West Road, my Lu family is the most proficient in these two matters. I wonder how much you want?" the old shopkeeper probed.

"Eh."

Li Yuanchang interrupted, raising one hand to perfectly embody the air of a wealthy young master, leaving no room for doubt.

"Old shopkeeper, let's make this clear beforehand: what I'm buying isn't ordinary stone or timber."

"Oh? So, young master, you need some special material?"

Li Yuanchang waved his hand, signaling Guo Chao and the others to leave, and closed the door.

With a bang, the light in the cubicle was cut off, and it fell into complete silence.

"This young master only wants the inferior product."

boom!

As he spoke, Li Yuanchang took out a large bag of copper coins and pushed it over, making a scraping sound on the table.

The old shopkeeper narrowed his eyes upon hearing this, his gaze sharpening.

"Defective product?"

"What do you mean, young master? I don't quite understand."

As he spoke, he pushed the copper coin back.

Li Yuanchang smiled and said very directly, "Manager, there's no need to be so careful. I know a little about the background of your Lu Family Stone Manor."

"I need a large quantity. As long as you can provide it, we can make money together. After all, substandard products are worthless."

The old shopkeeper frowned and shook his head: "Young master, I don't understand what you're talking about. The Lu family never sells inferior goods; all our products are top-notch."

Seeing his serious expression, Li Yuanchang knew that without someone familiar with the place to guide him, it was impossible to discuss such matters.

The more you persist, the more suspicious the other party becomes.

After all, doing something like that could cost you your head.

"Since that's the case, it seems you're not sincere. Fine, my Li family will find someone else."

After saying that, Li Yuanchang picked up the money bag, turned around and left in one go, without the slightest hesitation.

Seeing this, the old shopkeeper's eyes clearly showed a struggle, as if he saw that Li Yuanchang was an extraordinary person and generous, and he didn't want to miss the opportunity, but he was also worried about something.

creak...

Li Yuanchang pushed open the door and stepped out. Knowing how to play hard to get, he strode from the cubicle to the lobby and then to the main entrance, without ever looking back.

Guo Chao and the others didn't dare to ask any questions and just followed along.

This continued until Li Yuanchang was ready to board the carriage.

"slow!"

"Young Master Li." The old shopkeeper finally came out after them.

Li Yuanchang paused, a slight smile playing on his lips, before turning away, feigning displeasure.

"Manager Lu, is there anything else?"

Manager Lu immediately forced a friendly smile and came forward to greet him.

"Young master, don't be in such a hurry."

"You know, there are some things that require extra caution."

"Do you think I'm an official?" Li Yuanchang asked with amusement.

Shopkeeper Lu looked around: "Young master, perhaps we should talk somewhere else?"

"Let's go in the carriage, I'm in a hurry." Li Yuanchang deliberately created a sense of urgency to lure the other party in.

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The two then boarded the carriage one after the other and sat facing each other.

"Young master, how much do you want?"

Li Yuanchang blurted out: "Three thousand feet of timber, five thousand feet of stone."

The "chi" mentioned in the Tang Dynasty is equivalent to the cubic foot in later times, and this measurement is only slightly less than the amount of material needed for the famous East Hall of Foguang Temple in the Tang Dynasty.

Upon hearing this, Manager Lu was shocked; his eyes nearly popped out of his head.

"Young master, you're not joking, are you?"

Li Yuanchang asked seriously, "Do you think I look like it?"

Shopkeeper Lu swallowed hard, staring intently at Li Yuanchang: "Young Master, what requires so much work?"

"Then don't worry about it. This is our business, and you shouldn't ask about it."

"If something happens, we won't come looking for you; if something happens to you, don't even think about coming looking for us. You bear the risks yourself, isn't that great?" Li Yuanchang said very directly.

Manager Lu remained silent for a long time, his eyes flickering as he was torn between suspicion and greed.

Having spent his past life dealing with business, Li Yuanchang seized the opportunity and asked, "Is Shizhuang incapable of handling such a large transaction?"

"What makes you say that?"

"I'm afraid only we can handle the young master's business. It's just a matter of three to five thousand feet, isn't it?"

"How long until I can see the goods?" Li Yuanchang pressed, as seeing the goods would be irrefutable proof.

But Manager Lu was very cunning and said, "Young master, if you are sincere about doing this business, you must listen to us."

"I need to go back and tell my employer about this; I can't make the decision myself."

Li Yuanchang nodded.

"Can."

"This isn't even a deposit anymore, consider it a gift. If you help us make this happen, the Lu family will definitely get a share of the benefits."

"I will come again tomorrow, and I hope you can give me a satisfactory answer."

"Alright, thank you, young master." Manager Lu cupped his hands and smiled slightly.

After he got out of the carriage, Li Yuanchang had someone drive the carriage away.

Manager Lu stood on the steps watching them go, his smile gradually turning into vigilance and seriousness.

"You two, one of you follow them and find out where they've landed."

"One of them went to Liangzhou Prefecture to ask someone who knew this Li San.

"yes!"

Two young men who looked like servants acted quickly and blended into the bustling street.

Li Yuanchang sat inside the carriage, using a protruding corner of a bronze mirror as a rearview mirror, and clearly saw that someone was following them.

"Guo Chao, drive the carriage out of the city, shake off the people behind us, and then enter the city."

"yes!"

"..."

Leaving the city and then re-entering it, deliberately taking a detour, this whole process took more than two hours.

By the time Li Yuanchang returned to the palace, it was already evening.

Fang Weng and his men waited anxiously at the main gate.

"Whoa!"

"Your Highness, why are you only just returning?"

"The family banquet is all prepared. Please hurry up and don't delay this auspicious day for your wedding night."

Li Yuanchang jumped off the carriage and strode inside.

He knew he was late. Although he couldn't have a grand celebration, it was still the wedding night according to custom. In the Tang Dynasty, people usually went to their bridal chamber long before dark.

He just arrived; the family dinner hasn't even started yet.

He quickly changed his clothes and then hosted the family dinner.

The family banquet only had ten tables, and there weren't many people. They were all the retainers, confidants, staff, and servants of the Prince of Han's mansion, who took turns eating twice.

Although it appears somewhat understated and even shabby due to the ban, it is still quite heartwarming.

Situ Lan also used her own savings to give rewards to everyone in the Prince's Mansion.