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Wei Manping naturally had an appointment for her visit to the Jiang Family.

A maid led her through a courtyard wreathed in spiritual mist to an elegant hall.

Imperial Consort Jiang Rong sat before a red sandalwood desk, carefully examining the Jiang Family's latest account books.

She had a natural talent for business and handled such matters with great efficiency.

"Wei Manping of the Wei Family pays her respects to Your Highness." Wei Manping bowed gracefully, her bearing respectful yet elegant.

Jiang Rong raised her eyes, the corners of her lips lifting slightly. "Give her a seat."

Wei Manping sat properly to one side, took a ledger from her storage pouch, and began her detailed report. "Your Highness, the shipment of Ice Crystal Spirit Shrimp from the East Sea last month totaled thirteen hundred jin. Thanks to the convenience of the Railway Train, transportation costs fell by fifty percent compared with previous years."

Her voice was clear and crisp, her explanations well organized as she discussed ingredient procurement, shop revenues, and future plans with confidence.

Whenever Jiang Rong asked about the details, she answered fluently. She had clearly done her homework.

But all of this was merely a facade.

Wei Manping kept scanning her surroundings from the corners of her eyes, hoping to catch sight of the figure she longed to see.

Unfortunately, there was no one else in the hall apart from a few maids.

"...We expect to open three branches in Shanyin City next month. Here is the atlas of proposed locations."

She continued her report without betraying anything, while having the Wei Family's key personnel waiting in the courtyard present an exquisite atlas.

There were both men and women among them. The men looked solemn and earnest, while the women were all beautiful and alluring.

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