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Although the store incident seemed to have subsided, Chen Jue had other thoughts in mind. He knew that if he did not communicate clearly with the emperor, there would be no guarantee that there would be no complications in the future. After all, the official's daughter had a special status, and her father, Commander Zhao, was quite prestigious in the court. He was upright, but also very protective. In the past few days, Chen Jue had lost his appetite and had been thinking about how to properly resolve the matter. He understood that if this matter was not handled properly, it would not only affect the reputation of the Treasure Pavilion, but also bring unnecessary trouble to his family.

So, after much inquiry, Chen Jue finally learned that the father of this official lady was Commander Zhao, who was in charge of the security of the capital. Chen Jue thought that if he wanted to completely resolve this matter, he had to talk to him face to face.

One afternoon, the sun shone through the mottled leaves onto the ground, creating patches of light and shadow. Chen Jue, wearing a dark grey robe and a jade crown, came to the mansion of Commander Zhao with a solemn look. The mansion gate was magnificent, the vermilion gate was tightly closed, and the stone lions at the door sat majestically, as if guarding the majesty of the mansion. Chen Jue took a deep breath, walked forward, and handed the name card to the guard at the door. The guard took the name card, took a look at it, and then turned and walked into the gatehouse to report.

Chen Jue waited for a while in the gatehouse. During this time, he looked up at the direction of the main hall from time to time, feeling a little uneasy. After a while, the guard came out and said respectfully: "Duke Chen, the commander-in-chief invites you. Please follow me." Chen Jue nodded and followed the guard into the mansion. Along the way, the scenery in the mansion was scattered and well-arranged, with rockery, ponds, pavilions and towers, all of which showed the owner's identity and status.

Arriving at the main hall, Commander Zhao, dressed in his official uniform, sat on the armchair above the main hall. He looked at Chen Jue with dignity, his eyes revealing an elusive expression. Chen Jue bowed respectfully and said, "Commander Zhao, I am here today because of a misunderstanding between my daughter and your daughter a few days ago." Commander Zhao frowned slightly, did not speak, but just looked at Chen Jue quietly, motioning him to continue.

Chen Jue went on to say, "This is what happened. In the morning of that day, the clerk came to report that the Treasure Pavilion was smashed by a group of women, and the leader was your daughter. My wife and I hurried to the store and saw the mess. We were really sad. The jewelry that was originally neatly arranged was scattered all over the floor, the counter was also pushed over, and many precious accessories were damaged. After asking the waiter, I learned that your daughter came to smash the store because she wore a pearl hairpin sold by my family to attend a banquet the day before. The pearls on the hairpin faded and she lost face in front of everyone. "Chen Jue paused, with a trace of helplessness and grievance on his face, "But I, Chen Jue, have been running a business in Beijing for many years, and have always been based on integrity. The items sold in the Treasure Pavilion are all strictly selected and made through strict processes, and they will never be inferior. My wife has also carefully checked and it must be that the hairpin was contaminated with some special substance during the wearing process, which caused the pearls to change color."

In order to convince Commander Zhao, Chen Jue continued, "I know Commander Zhao is very busy with official duties and may occasionally neglect family matters. A few days ago, I heard that your daughter was in a bad mood because of the hairpin incident when she attended the banquet. I really couldn't bear it. I have a pair of excellent mutton-fat jade bracelets, which were originally prepared as a birthday gift for my wife. I brought them here today and would like Commander Zhao to pass them to your daughter. Just consider it as my apology to her on behalf of the Treasure Pavilion." As he spoke, Chen Jue took out an exquisite brocade box from his sleeve. After opening it, a pair of warm, white, flawless mutton-fat jade bracelets appeared in front of him. The jade bracelets emitted a soft light under the sunlight, as delicate and warm as flowing mutton fat.

Commander Zhao's eyes lingered on the jade bracelet for a moment, with a hint of surprise in his eyes. He naturally knew that the jade bracelet was worth a lot of money. But he did not express his opinion immediately. Instead, he said after a moment of silence: "Duke Chen, I appreciate your kindness, but my daughter's matter cannot be let go. After all, she lost face in public, and she can't swallow this."

Chen Jue nodded slightly and said, "Commander Zhao is right. I understand your daughter's feelings. So, I came here today with another suggestion. I would like to hold a small jewelry tasting event in the Treasure Pavilion, and invite the ladies and young ladies in the capital to participate. At the tasting event, I will show the production process and material selection standards of the pearl jewelry of the Treasure Pavilion one by one, so that everyone can witness the integrity of my store with their own eyes." Chen Jue further explained, "We will introduce in detail the source of pearls, how to select the best quality from many pearls, and the fine polishing and inlaying processes when making jewelry, so that the ladies and young ladies can clearly understand our strict control over quality."

"At the same time, I will invite your daughter as a special guest and let her choose a favorite jewelry in front of everyone, so as to save her face that day." Chen Jue looked at Commander Zhao sincerely, with sincerity and expectation in his eyes. "I believe that this way will not only help your daughter get rid of her unhappiness, but also let other ladies see the sincerity and strength of our Treasure Pavilion and have more trust in our store. What do you think, Commander Zhao?"

After hearing this, Commander Zhao thought to himself: Chen Jue has really thought it through. He not only gave his daughter a way out, but also showed everyone his sincerity in solving the problem. If he pursued the matter, it would make him look narrow-minded. Thinking of this, his expression softened a lot, and he said, "Duke Chen, I appreciate your kindness and solution to the problem. But I hope you can keep your promise and don't let my daughter suffer any more grievances."

Chen Jue immediately bowed and said, "Commander Zhao, rest assured. I, Chen Jue, will keep my promise. In the future, I will be more cautious in my business. I will add more inspection procedures in the selection of materials to ensure that every pearl and every gem is flawless. In terms of production technology, I will invite more experienced craftsmen to strictly control the quality to ensure that every piece of jewelry is perfect. At the same time, I will strengthen the training of my assistants so that they can better serve customers and avoid similar misunderstandings from happening again."

Commander Zhao nodded slightly: "If that's the case, then let's do as you say. I hope this matter will be settled now, and we can keep out of each other's way in the future."

Chen Jue bowed again and said, "Thank you, Commander Zhao, for your help. I'll take my leave." After that, Chen Jue turned and left the main hall. After leaving Commander Zhao's residence, Chen Jue breathed a sigh of relief. He looked up at the sky, which was blue and sunny, as if a big stone in his heart had finally fallen to the ground. He knew that the storm had finally subsided.

After returning home, Chen Jue went straight to the inner courtyard. Chen Jia was trimming flowers and plants in the yard. When she saw Chen Jue coming back, she quickly put down the scissors in her hand and went to meet him. She asked with concern: "Husband, how did things go when you went to Commander Zhao's mansion today?" Chen Jue smiled and told Chen Jia about the conversation with Commander Zhao. After listening, Chen Jia's eyes were full of relief: "Husband, your move today not only resolved the conflict, but also won a reputation for the Treasure Pavilion. It's really smart."

Chen Jue smiled and took Chen Jia into his arms: "My wife, it is thanks to your previous negotiations that I have the confidence to negotiate with Commander Zhao. We are a couple and will definitely make this business better and better." Chen Jia gently snuggled in Chen Jue's arms and said with a smile: "Yes, husband, we are a couple and should share the joys and sorrows and run this treasure pavilion together. This incident also reminds us that we must be more careful in business in the future and cannot make any mistakes again." Chen Jue nodded and said: "My wife is right, I will be more attentive."

In the following days, Chen Jue began to prepare for the jewelry tasting. He personally selected a batch of the best quality pearls and gemstones, and invited the most famous craftsmen in the capital to demonstrate the production process. At the same time, he also sent someone to the residence of Commander Zhao to deliver an exquisite invitation, inviting Ling Ai to attend the tasting as a special guest.

Finally, the day of the tasting meeting arrived. The Treasure Pavilion was decorated with lights and was bustling with activity. Ladies and young ladies from the capital came one after another to participate. For a while, the Treasure Pavilion was bustling with people and laughter. Chen Jue stood at the door and warmly greeted every guest. When Commander Zhao's daughter arrived, Chen Jue personally went forward to greet her with a respectful and enthusiastic attitude.

At the tasting session, Chen Jue first introduced the history and business philosophy of Zhenbao Pavilion, emphasizing the importance of honesty. Then, the craftsmen began to demonstrate the production process of pearl jewelry, from material selection, polishing to inlaying, every link was displayed very carefully. The ladies gathered around, watching with great interest, and exclaimed and praised from time to time.

Afterwards, Chen Jue invited Commander Zhao's daughter to the stage to choose jewelry. Miss Zhao walked onto the stage shyly, and Chen Jue said with a smile: "Miss Zhao, you are our special guest today. You can choose any jewelry you like. Just consider it as our Treasure Pavilion's apology to you." Miss Zhao nodded slightly and began to choose. In the end, she chose an exquisite pearl necklace. The pearls on the necklace were round and full, and the luster was attractive. Chen Jue personally put the necklace on Miss Zhao and said: "Miss Zhao, you are so beautiful in this necklace. I hope you like it." Miss Zhao showed a happy smile on her face and said: "Duke Chen, thank you, I like it very much."

After the tasting session, the reputation of Zhenbao Pavilion was greatly improved. Ladies and ladies in the capital praised Zhenbao Pavilion for its honest management and exquisite craftsmanship, and Zhenbao Pavilion's business became more and more prosperous.