Eroge: I can Travel To The Ancient World

260  Deal With Lady Yin Hua

Jia Hao's eyes narrowed when he heard Lady Yin Hua's proposal.

" What? Perhaps you don't like my proposal?" Her vision shifted as she glanced at Xu Chenlan. Xu Chenlan was sitting calmly, with her eyes lowered and no expressions on her face.

" Chenlan, It The atmosphere feels dry. Play a song for Young Lord." Lady Yin Hua spoke.

" As you wish." Xu Chenlan picked a pipa. Her fingers glided like butter on the string as a soft melody slowly rang out from the pipa.

However, Jia Hao's expression turned neutral as he placed the wine cup on the table.

" Lady Yin Hua is wise. If that's your sincere offer, I have no issues." Jia Hao smiled. " But I would like to know something. What are you going to take in return?"

" My, Why does Young Lord Jia think that I will ask something in return?" Lady Yin Hua appeared to be surprised.

" Lady Yin, I am feeling exceptionally tired to talk flowery words." Jia Hao smiled. " So, My next words is going to be crass. Hope you don't mind it."

" I have seen more crasser things than words. Young Lord may proceed." Lady Yin Hua's eyes narrowed, but she nodded.

" You simply can't let go of Xu Chenlan. As the owner of Phoenix Cloud Pavilion, How can you simply let go of one of your gold laying ducks?"

" Oh? That sounds very reasonable." Lady Yin Hua nodded. " Then what do you think I will ask you for return?"

" An absurd amount of money. Hm, Money isn't really a problem for Phoenix Cloud Pavilion." Jia Hao spoke as he played with the wine cup.

" A replacement for Xu Chenlan? Plausible. After all, it's only natural for me to give you someone who can replace Xu Chenlan's place."

" But other than that, I guess the only thing you will ask me…a favor."

Lady Yin Hua gently parted the beaded veils on her face as she took a sip of the steaming tea before her. Her lips were soft and red, like petals of rose.

Jia Hao could only glimpse at her lips and chin, yet he was already impressed.

' Damn, She barely looks aged at all. If someone meets her for the first time without knowing her, they would probably think Yin Hua is only in her late twenties.' Jia Hao sucked a breath of cold air.

" Interesting. Young Lord's thinking is truly amazing." Lady Yin Hua gave a slow nod.

 Xu Chenlan's music remained uninterrupted, a serene background music while Jia Hao and Yin Hua talked.

" Indeed, Phoenix Cloud Pavilion is renowned throughout the entire Great Yan Kingdom. If you take one of my precious pearls, it will create a void in our establishment."

" Not to mention, Getting someone else like Chenlan from Jiaofang Division isn't easy either."

" So, I would like to ask you for… Two Million Taels of gold?"

*TWENGG!*

The beautiful flow of melody was interrupted by a sharp wrong note, surprising both Yin Hua and Jia Hao.

" Pardon for my mistake. I won't do it next time." Xu Chenlan spoke in a placid voice. However, Jia Hao could feel the anxiety rising in her.

" Two million taels of gold…"

" It is too much, isn't it?" Lady Yin Hua spoke.

" Not at all." Surprising her, Jia Hao shook his head. " Two million is a fair price."

" But the thing is, does Lady Yin Hua only wish for gold? After all, Even if two million taels a considerable sum, It's not too much for Phoenix Cloud Pavilion."

" Young Lord is wise. Other than money, How about you give the varieties of wine and dishes from Tianxiang Pavilion?" Lady Yin Hua made a proposal.

" Surely, It won't harm you much, right?"

" You know about me and Chenlan. You also witnessed the rise of the Cai Family in Nanhai City." Jia Hao spoke in a slow voice.

" You knew there might be a day when I will bring Xu Chenlan away. So, Why not use this opportunity to send Chenlan away while negotiating a deal with me?"

Lady Yin Hua remained silent as she only took a sip of tea, neither confirming nor denying.

' I didn't expect him to be so sharp. How did that old oaf get such a cunning son in law?' Lady Yin Hua mumbled inwardly.

" Hmm, I will take that as confirmation." Jia Hao nodded.

 " However, I think what you are trying to say, is that you wish to seize a large monopoly of our dishes and wines and sell it in Phoenix Cloud Pavilion, yes?"

" That can be negotiated to a certain degree." Lady Yin Hua replied curtly.

"How about this?" Jia Hao thought for a moment before replying. " A partnership between Tianxiang Pavilion and Phoenix Cloud Pavilion."

' Please elaborate, Young Master."

" How about you write down the orders to Tianxiang Pavilion?"

" Then within a set period of time, we will deliver the food and drinks to the Phoenix Cloud Pavilion?"

" This…Is this possible?" Lady Yin Hua was taken aback when she heard that. " There is too much risk."

" Please, don't worry. The food won't go cold and they will maintain their warmth and flavors." Jia Hao smiled. " Not to mention, in that way, The Phoenix Cloud Pavilion can take extra charges over them in terms of convenience fees."

" After all, it's only appropriate for customers to loosen their purses if they want all convenience in one place, yes?"

Lady Yin Hua remained silent, but her brain was already storming the profit and losses. Even Xu Chenlan paused as she contemplated Jia Hao's idea.

" On top of that, you will get a third discount on your orders. That mean you will pay less to Tianxiang Pavilion than an ordinary customer does." Jia Hao added.

" Extra charges from customers while paying less to Tianxiang Pavilion, it's win win for Phoenix Cloud Pavilion from both sides, yes?"

" And here I thought only that girl Yixue was the one who was handling the business of the Cai Family. Turned out to be it's you." Lady Yin Hua sighed. " No wonder the Silkward Chambers suffered so much."

" That's just heaven's will, Lady Yin Hua. I am merely an instrument." Jia Hao smiled lightly. " So, What do you think? I believe this is a profitable trade for both of us. Then I hope I will take Xu Chenlan tomorrow?"

" Hmm, How amusing. " Lady Yin Hua got up. " However, How can I trust your words?"

" Lady Yin surely joking. After all, can I show my face afterward if I don't keep my promises?" Jia Hao smiled. " Not to mention, This trade is just the beginning. I am sure I can help Lady Yin Hua in some of her...Future troubles."

" Future troubles, you say?" Lady Yin Hua's eyes narrowed. ' Hmm, Does he know something? This young man is quite crafty.'

" Very well, I shall agree to this deal, only if Young Lord ensures both quality and quantity of his promise."

" I will, Lady Yin. You can be relaxed."

" Also...I want to see something else..."

Suddenly, Jia Hao's eyes narrowed his senses became heightened. Suddenly, his hand moved as he caught a cherry that almost collided into his eyes.

" Lady Yin has impressive skills with her beauty." Jia Hao's spoke coolly. " But isn't it quite rude to attack so suddenly."

" I apologize for my misconduct." Lady Yin bowed as she cupped her fist. She bent her body, showing a glimpse of her white skin in her dress's slit.

" Please, Keep this handkerchief. I believe there might be some who would give you face behalf of mine if you show them this."

Saying that, Lady Yin Hua left the room.