Under the arrangements of the Marquis's Brother-in-law, Giant Dragon Manor finally welcomed its opening day.
Jian Ruonan was extremely confident. So many people had already sneaked in to worship before it even opened. On the actual opening day, wouldn't it be a sea of people, with guests gathering like clouds?
Jian Ruonan had designed plenty of opening-day activities. The first was touching the giant stone for free. The second was catching a rooster. A rooster named Yang had been released inside the manor, and whoever caught him would receive the Giant Yang Stone's blessing in the coming year.
The Marquis's Brother-in-law asked, "Fifth Sister, which guests should we invite for opening day?"
Jian Ruonan said, "Just invite Lord Zhan."
As their spokesman, Lord Zhan bringing his pregnant concubine would be the best publicity. There was no need to invite the ministers. If they wanted to come, they could buy their own tickets.
Jian Ruonan had only intended to hold a few small-scale activities. She hadn't expected to attract Emperor Deyuan's attention.
Even the supreme ruler was a man. And as long as someone was a man, he couldn't escape his faith in the giant dragon.
Inside the Imperial Study, Emperor Deyuan sat on his dragon throne, with Dantai Mo seated to his left and Jian Ruonan to his right. A row of the court's pillars stood below them.
Emperor Deyuan asked, "That giant stone or whatever it's called-does it really work miracles?"
Jian Ruonan said, "Your Majesty, it's just a gimmick, that's all."
[The old emperor had better not go. If he goes, it'll exhaust everyone and drain the coffers. How am I supposed to make money?! Just hosting him would bankrupt me!]
Emperor Deyuan: "..."
"I was thinking of going over to help promote it."
Jian Ruonan said, "This