Chapter 49: The Challenge of Court Politics
While in the capital, Lin Yuer is invited to several grand feasts and events hosted by the nobility. She learns quickly that in the court, appearances matter just as much as business acumen. At one such gathering, she crosses paths with an ambitious young nobleman named Wei Li, who expresses interest in her products. However, Lin Yuer senses that his motives are not entirely pure. Wei Li seems more intrigued by her success than her actual goods, and his frequent inquiries about her future plans suggest he might be trying to manipulate her for his own political gains.
Lin Yuer decides to tread carefully, keeping Wei Li at arm's length. She realizes that in the world of the capital's elite, trust is a rare commodity, and she must rely on her wit and intuition to navigate the treacherous waters of court politics.