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”Welcome, Junwangfei. May you always be given a long life, ”Yao Mama greet me by bending her body half when she met me. I had just arrived at Wangfu's front room and Yao Mama was already standing at the door of that room. It seems like Yao Mama went straight to this place after hearing Ling's notice.
”Thank you, Yao Mama. Have you been waiting for a long time for me? ”I asked her with a little anxiety in my heart. The pavilion where I live is located far from the front door of Wangfu. It took enough time to get to this place. I'm worried that Yao Mama has been waiting a long time for me. She shook her head.
”Your Majesty, pelase don't worry about me. I just arrived at this place too,” she answered casually and smiled. I know that she lied to calm my hearth. I nodded my head. Ling looked at the male servant at the door with her sharp gaze. The male servant in front of her understood the meaning of Ling's gaze.
”Junwangfei arrives! ”Finally the male servant who was standing in front of the front room door shouted to inform me of my arrival. While a servant again opened the door. This is a common protocol in the Palace.
I went inside together with Ling and Yao Mama. A young man wearing white silk clothes bends his body to pay my respects.
”May His Majesty be given long life,” the young man exclaimed in his clear voice.
”Thank you,” I replied calmly. That young man straightened up. For a moment I was stunned because of his good looks. But I thought that my husband is more handsome than him. Remembering the figure of Hui An, my anxiety I had pressed finally overflowed again. I sighed to calm myself.
”Please sit down, Liu Gongzhi, ”I said to him.
”Thank you, your highness,” Liu Gongzhi answered calmly and sat down. I can feel his great confidence from his voice. I looked at Yao Mama and hoped Yao Mama could help me discuss with this young man.
”Please, Liu Gongzhi enjoy the tea and snacks that we serve,” Yao Mama who understood the meaning of my gaze finally spoke.
”Thank you, Yao Mama,” Liu Gongzhi answered and sat down.
”It's been a while since we met. If I remember correctly, we haven't seen each other in almost two years. How is your business now? Did you get a lot of customers asking for your advice?” Yao Mama said casually.
”You are right, Yao Mama. We haven't seen each other in two years. Thanks to your help and Xiao Junwangye, I gained the trust to repair the Huangtaiji army barracks. After that, I got many new customers. Yet at that time I was just a poor young man who had no connection with the nobles or the Palace. Without your help and Xiao Junwangye, I would not be able to reach this step of my life right now, ”Liu Gongzhi said in a low voice. His cheeks flushed red.
”You don't need to overdo it like that, Liu Gongzhi. This Old Woman didn't deserve your praise, ”Yao Mama said casually then chuckled.
”Our Wangfei wants to improve this Wangfu. I really hope that Liu Gongzhi is willing to help us with make a building's design draft and estimate the funds needed,” Yao Mama said again. Immediately say our intent and purpose.
”Liu Gongzhi doesn't need to worry about your payment. I will pay you with the usual cost,” I immediately followed their conversation.
Before inviting Liu Gongzhi, I tried to find information about him. Ling said that Liu Gongzhi was a very famous building designer. Many nobles who queued to buy his services.
That information I got made me doubt that he would accept my invitation. My husband is an unknown prince. Many people underestimate him. So I was surprised when Yao Mama told me that Liu Gongzhi immediately agreed to meet me. Now I know his reason to agree. Hui An helped Liu Gongzhi by introducing him to Huangtaiji.
Even so, I don't want to take advantage of someone's feeling of debt. I don't want Hui An to be seen as a selfless man. Therefore, I immediately said that I would pay the general cost.
”Junwangfei, I'm honored that you invited this humble one to your Wangfu. I am also honored that you asked for my advice in designing this Wangfu repair. Regarding my salary, we can discuss it after the building has been repaired,” Liu Gongzhi replied. I look afeter his expression on his face. He doesn't look like a forced person. There was no reluctance on his face. This makes me feel relieved.
”However, I don't feel comfortable if I don't give your reward at the start. Generaly people will pay some money as wages to building designers. They also give some money to buy building materials,” I told my heart honestly. Liu Gongzhi immediately shook his head.