The newly opened Purple Orchid Pavilion was located on the most prosperous East Street of Xianyang. It was built with carved railings and jade. It was very grand and had four floors, one floor higher than Wandering Dragon Pavilion. It was the tallest building in Xianyang besides Xianyang Palace. Its area was also twice as big as Wandering Dragon Pavilion. Compared to it, Wandering Dragon Pavilion seemed a little stingy.
The newly built Violet Orchid Pavilion had adopted Su Ying's suggestion. The first and second floors were the Moon Breeze Restaurant, where food, lodging, and entertainment could be provided. The third floor was the Chamber of Commerce, Auction House, and defense area. The fourth floor was the VIP room, where the nobles could discuss special matters. Of course, the price was extraordinary.
Compared to the Wandering Dragon Pavilion, the price of the Purple Orchid Pavilion was no different. The wine and food tasted better, and the service was also provided by many beautiful women. The music and strings were moving. Those who had been to the Purple Orchid Pavilion once would not want to go to the Wandering Dragon Pavilion across the street.
The Purple Orchid Pavilion had been open for more than ten days, and the entrance was gradually crowded with carriages and horses. People came and went, making it seem very lively. On the other hand, the Wandering Dragon Pavilion opposite it was deserted and its business was bleak.
On the second floor of Wandering Dragon Pavilion, the shopkeeper of the farmhouse looked at the booming business of Zi Lan Pavilion. He clenched his fists under his sleeves and his face was filled with anger.
With the rise of Purple Orchid Pavilion, the discussions in Xianyang City gradually shifted from Su Ying to the new Purple Orchid Pavilion.
The mysterious owner of the Purple Orchid Pavilion, Violet Maiden, had also become a popular figure among the people.
In a small teahouse in Xianyang.
"Hey, do you know about the Purple Orchid Pavilion?”One of them asked his companion.
"Of course I know. It's been very popular recently. Why are you asking this?”his companion replied.
The man chuckled and said mysteriously,""I went to Violet Orchid Pavilion yesterday.”
"Oh?" His companion's eyes lit up with interest." How is it?”
The man slapped his thigh and gave him a thumbs up."" It's really this. It can't be any better. I don't want to say this, but the dishes in the Purple Orchid Pavilion are more than ten times better than those in the Wandering Dragon Pavilion. Moreover, the people who serve the tea there are all young and beautiful, and the price is about the same as that of the Wandering Dragon Pavilion.”
"Is there really such a good restaurant?" His companion was somewhat tempted.
"Hey, you still don't believe me? Alright, then come with me tonight. If what I said is true, then this meal will be on you. If what I said is false, then I'll treat you.”That person patted his chest and said heroically.
"Alright, we'll do as you say."
……
Similar scenes happened everywhere in Xianyang. The excellent environment and service of the fourth floor of the Purple Orchid Pavilion had also spread among the high-ranking officials and nobles of Xianyang.
Under the investigation of some people, the relationship between Violet Maiden and Su Ying naturally had nowhere to hide. Although the people of Xianyang did not know, the higher-ups of Xianyang already knew that the Left Protector Su Ying, who was currently at the peak of his power, stood behind the Purple Maiden and Zi Lanxuan.
The Wandering Dragon Pavilion opposite the Purple Orchid Pavilion was backed by Lord Chang Ping and the Nong Family. In the eyes of the higher-ups of Xianyang, this was no longer a problem between the two restaurants on the east street of Xianyang, but a problem between the Prime Minister of the State of Qin, Lord Chang Ping, and the Left Protector of the State of Qin, Su Ying, who commanded the Shadow Secret Guards.
Qin Country, Xianyang Palace.
In the rear palace, Ge Nie was practicing swordsmanship with Ying Zheng, who was dressed in white casual clothes, and holding a wooden sword in his hand. The king of Qin State had always been both civil and military, and Ying Zheng was no exception. Although he was the King of Qin, his swordsmanship was also quite profound.
While the two of them were fighting, a servant came in with a white jade wine pot.
"Your Majesty, this is the fine wine that the Left Protector sent over.”
Ge Nia and Ying Zheng stopped. Ying Zheng sheathed his sword and looked at the chamberlain,""Oh? Then I'll have a good taste. Bring it over.”Ying Zheng said as he sheathed his sword and walked towards the pavilion beside him.
"Yes." The chamberlain followed.
Ying Zheng sat down beside a stone table in the pavilion, glanced at Ge Nia, who was standing beside him with a sword in his hand, and said,""You sit too, accompany me to taste the wine that Zi Ge specially sent over.”
"Yes." Ge Nie cupped his hands towards Ying Zheng and sat down.
As the chamberlain poured the wine into the two jade cups, the rich and sparkling wine flowed into the jade cups, and an extremely mellow and pleasant fragrance of wine spread out in all directions. Smelling this fragrance, even Ying Zheng's face showed a strange expression.
"The wine fragrance is strong and mellow, and the fragrance is pleasant. The wine is crystal clear, viscous, and delicate.”Ying Zheng raised the jade cup, looked at the sparkling wine in it, nodded and praised, then raised his head and drank it all in one gulp. A bright light flashed across his eyes,""Good wine. Bejeweled nectar is nothing more than this.”
Ge Nia took a sip and nodded in agreement.
"Did Zi Ge say what this wine is called?”Ying Zheng looked at the chamberlain beside him and asked. The chamberlain did not dare to look at Ying Zheng directly, so he lowered his head and replied,""The Left Protector said that this wine is newly brewed and hasn't been named yet. If Your Majesty is interested, you can give it to him.”
Ying Zheng nodded and picked up the empty jade cup. The chamberlain beside him hurriedly poured a cup for him. This time, Ying Zheng tasted it carefully, then said,""Let's call it Bejewelled Nectar."
"Go tell Zi Ge to send ten more jars to the palace.”
After drinking, Ying Zheng and Ge Nia walked towards the main hall. Walking along the wooden corridor, Ying Zheng said to Ge Nia with his hands behind his back,""You know about the relationship between Purple Orchid Pavilion and Wandering Dragon Pavilion, right?”
"The people of the Imperial Court and the palace are all discussing this. It's hard not to know.”Ge Nie replied.
"One is an important minister of the royal court, and the other is a rising star of the Imperium whom I value and trust deeply. Who do you think I should help?”Ying Zheng said calmly.
"Ge Nia doesn't know."
"If I don't help anyone, what do you think will happen?”
“……。”Ge Nia did not reply.
"Recently, many officials have mentioned the Network in their memorials.”Ying Zheng said. Ge Nia's expression changed slightly.
"In those memorials, their words were firm and they tried to stop me in every possible way. It seemed like they didn't want Zi Ge to consolidate the weapon and prevent the chaos of Miu Du from happening again, but in reality, they were hinting that I should hand the weapon over to someone else.”Ying Zheng said coldly.
Ge Nia didn't say anything. He could only listen, not speak.
Ying Zheng stopped in his tracks, his back facing Ge Nia as he said coldly,""Ever since the Mudu Rebellion, the Duke and Father had killed themselves, and the court was in turmoil. With the sudden emergence of Lord Chang Ping and the arrival of all officials, the civil officials in the Qin court had already formed a clique. A group of incompetent people occupied important positions in the Qin country without any achievements. If it wasn't for the lack of candidates, I would have dealt with them long ago. Now that Zi Ge has appeared, he can help me stir up the muddy water in the Qin court. I want to see how many of them are truly for my Great Qin.”
"Ge Nia, go tell Zi Ge to speed up the gathering of the network. I want to see how many people will jump out of this show.”
"…Yes."
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