The yellow-robed youth waved a hand. "We're old acquaintances. There's no need for these empty courtesies. Though I invited you all here today for a feast, I have a habit of only talking about wine and women over a meal, so let's get down to business now and settle it. I'm here today on behalf of the Inner Court. The Inner Court's intention is to appoint all three of you heads as Inner Court Enshrinees..."
Gao Ziyang was both startled and delighted. If he hadn't had such strong self-control, he would have leapt to his feet right then.
He had never imagined such a stroke of good fortune could come his way.
The Inner Court was the Sacred Court's logistics department. It was responsible not only for the palaces, but also for the princes and nobles.
Positions as Inner Court Enshrinees were exceedingly rare. With that title, one gained the right to exclusive supplies, and Ask Immortal Pavilion could become Imperial Grade. The position itself also carried an extremely high rank.
Being appointed an Inner Court Enshrinee would be a tremendous boon to both Gao Ziyang and Ask Immortal Pavilion.
Something's not right. Why do Qi Pingnian and Hong Quan look so indifferent?
Gao Ziyang sensed trouble.
Sure enough, Commander Long's next words sent him springing to his feet.
"The Inner Court plans to consolidate the channels and establish an external trading hub, provisionally named Le Sheng Tang. To expand its influence quickly, it wants to bring several reputable merchant associations under its wing. I was told to make the decision, so I chose Ask Immortal Pavilion, Tianyu Tower, and the Mountain Sea Alliance. After you join Le Sheng Tang, your existing signboards will remain unchanged; you'll simply operate as independent branches under Le Sheng Tang. But the Inner Court