"Actually, besides coming to Nanyuan for the birthday celebration, the Emperor also tasked me with finding opportunities to establish trade between some of our merchants and Nanyuan. I had originally planned to discuss this with the Crown Prince of Xi Yan, but something came up, so I decided against it. Since the Gu family is Beili's largest merchant, I thought I would talk to them. Unfortunately, I've been turned away both times I visited under the pretext that the old master is ill," Prince Yu said, his face etched with worry.
"The Gu family isn't lying. Their household has been in turmoil lately. Mr. Gu was indeed so angry he was bedridden for several days. I hear he's only just started to feel a bit better these past few days," Zhan Yi said.
"I hear the Gu family is holding a celebration the day after tomorrow. When you all go to offer your congratulations, might I accompany you and have you introduce me to Mr. Gu?" Prince Yu finally got to his point.
