Chapter 138: Sending You to the Sky (6)

Shen Minghuan was drinking tea with Emperor Yan in the palace.

Everything in the palace is top-notch, not to mention that Shen Minghuan's requirements for food have dropped a lot after being tortured by continuous medicinal soups in the past few days.

The personal eunuch has been trained for many years. When pouring tea, there is almost no sound of the cup, pot and table clinking, and only the fragrance of tea is diffused.

Sui Qing has never done anything like this, but he has been practicing martial arts since he was a child and has good control over his strength, so he can barely achieve the opponent's effect.

Emperor Yan smiled lightly and said: "Sui Qing's skills are among the best among my subordinates. He is proficient in swords, guns, swords and halberds, and eighteen kinds of martial arts. My nephew is willing to let him do these things."

"Then what if? No matter how good his martial arts is, he will not listen to Gu and cannot be used by Gu." Shen Minghuan didn't even raise his eyes, "Or are you saying that His Majesty feels distressed?"

These words were obviously filled with resentment.

Emperor Yan's smile did not change.

Even if Shen Minghuan offered to let Emperor Yan set up his sights, it was just a compromise made out of helplessness.

No one would be happy if a spy was hanging in front of them all the time.

Shen Minghuan, who has always been calm, rational, and unfazed by favors and humiliations, was hard for even him to see through. Now he showed some impulsive dissatisfaction as a young man. Emperor Yan was not only not angry, but also a little happy.

This is good. If there is joy and anger, there will be weaknesses, and if there are weaknesses, they can be controlled.

"Since I gave it to you, then Sui Qing is yours. Serving tea and pouring water is easier and safer than those manual tasks." Emperor Yan avoided the first half of Shen Minghuan's words and said with a smile: "Sui Qing, thank you. Pass?"

Sui Qing complied calmly: "Thank you, Master."

Shen Minghuan seemed to dislike him for still obeying Emperor Yan's orders, and sarcastically said: "Gu Ke didn't hear much gratitude. If you are really so reluctant, why don't I give you back to His Majesty?"

"My nephew is joking, you are my master's servant, why should you be angry with this servant?" Emperor Yan's voice was slightly cold, obviously warning Shen Minghuan to stop.

He knew very well the principle of giving a sweet date with a stick, so he softened his tone and said, "It's just that Sui Qing left my house after all, so my good nephew will be merciful."

He won't interfere if you want to hit or punish him as long as you don't try to remove the chess piece.

Shen Minghuan took a sip of tea and said, "Don't worry, I am sincere to Your Majesty. I have nothing to hide."

"Including this one?" Emperor Yan placed an invitation on the table and looked at Shen Minghuan with a half-smile.

The clothing store run by Shen Minghuan was doing very well. On the opening day, everything was sold at a high price. Several adults also spent heavily to place many orders.

Of course, it was not for the clothes. The clothes that were made in just a few days were very average in terms of fabric and style.

Don't you see, the ministers have purchased so many clothes, but no one in the family has worn them out in the past few days, it seems just to give Shen Minghuan money.

Shen Minghuan took it slowly.

The invitation is beautifully made and the content is nothing special. It is just an official notification that several ready-to-wear shops have opened. They sell the style of dark purple embroidered epiphyllum that His Majesty likes. All adults are welcome to join.

Clothes are not important, His Majesty's preferences are important.

Anyone can see that what Shen Minghuan really wants to sell is not clothes, but information.

Or information about Emperor Yan.

Where did Shen Minghuan get the money to open the store? Everyone is not blind. They are counting every box of the rare medicinal materials and gold and silver that His Majesty has brought into Shen's Mansion these days.

It is conceivable that His Majesty must know about the existence of this store, and maybe it was opened by His Majesty himself.

Of course, His Majesty’s business must be supported.

Besides, Shen Minghuan came to the palace every three days, so maybe he would actually know something they didn't know.

What bad intentions can the ministers have? They just want to share His Majesty's worries.

Shen Minghuan gave Sui Qing a meaningful look and snorted heavily.

The invitation was unsigned.

This is an extra invitation on his desk that has not been sent out.

Emperor Yan was a little impatient, and his impression of Shen Minghuan was renewed again.

Be reasonable and unforgiving.

Once dissatisfaction is revealed, he is particularly difficult to coax and has a bad temper.

Emperor Yan regretted it for a moment. If he had known better, he would not have let Sui Qing take action. It would not be difficult to get a few invitations from elsewhere.

But he quickly realized that he was the emperor of Yan State, why should he accommodate Shen Minghuan, a prince of another country who was dependent on others?

"Won't you explain, my dear nephew?" Emperor Yan said in a much tougher tone, "Guessing the Holy Will will be punished."

Shen Minghuan didn't take it seriously. He even unfolded the invitation with great interest and pointed at the words on it: "So your Majesty's favorite color is purple?"

"Of course not." Emperor Yan said without thinking.

He doesn't like purple, in fact, he doesn't even know what color he likes.

He never paid much attention to these trivial matters that had nothing to do with the world.

Shen Minghuan continued to ask: "Does Your Majesty like Epiphyllum?"

Emperor Yan sensed that there was a deeper meaning behind these words, but he was not going to be led by the nose to cooperate: "What do you want to say?"

Shen Minghuan put down his tea cup and sat upright, "Since ancient times, a monarch has not wanted his subordinates to speculate on their thoughts. What worries him is that someone with evil intentions will take advantage of him. Does Your Majesty have this worry?"

He said leisurely: "First of all, this so-called intelligence is not true. Secondly, even if it is true, with your majesty's wisdom, will you be bribed by Xiao Xiao?"

He deliberately used the derogatory word "bribe", and even a real villain would have to object fiercely to prove his innocence and integrity.

Emperor Yan was not mediocre, and the Yan State under his rule was indeed prosperous, so he was even a little conceited.

He regards himself as a "wise king", so of course it is impossible to doubt his own "sage wisdom".

Emperor Yan glanced at Shen Minghuan and said, "Continue."

"Although I am just a prince, I know that running a country is not easy. Your Majesty is determined to rejuvenate the country, so some of his courtiers must be very uncooperative, right?"

Shen Minghuan put on a heart-to-heart attitude: "Your Majesty is in trouble, and the courtiers may not feel good about it. In fact, they don't want to go against your Majesty, but they are limited in their ability and vision and are not as far-reaching as your Majesty. What's more, they agree with your Majesty. But he was afraid to come forward."

"Isn't it great now? Your Majesty will tell Gu Gu about your thoughts, and then sell Gu Gu again... and convey it to the courtiers. It will be easier for them to understand what you mean, Your Majesty. By then, when everyone is united, why worry about the failure of the Yan Kingdom?"

Seeing Emperor Yan pondering, Shen Minghuan took out a box of silver notes from his sleeve, "Yesterday's opening opened with a total income of 3,700 taels of silver. After deducting the cost of purchasing Liuguang Brocade of about 2,110 taels, the net profit was 1,600 taels. Your Majesty has great magical powers. , I think your majesty has also read Laigu’s account book, and he and your majesty split it 50-50.”

Shen Minghuan pushed the silver note forward and said with crooked eyes, "This is an eight hundred tael silver note. Your Majesty, please keep it."

Emperor Yan suddenly smiled and motioned to the waiter to accept the banknote.

What Shen Minghuan said did make some sense, but what reassured him even more was that it turned out that this person only made a measly eight hundred taels.

This kind of money-making speed cannot shake Guo Zuo at all, and it can also add revenue to the national treasury.

Emperor Yan had long disliked those aristocratic families.

The Yan Kingdom has been in war for many years, and the national treasury is not full all year round. Not only do these aristocratic families not contribute, they even withhold military pay, and they have saved a lot of wealth.

Now that there is a chance to reverse the situation, Emperor Yan even wants Shen Minghuan to set a higher price.

Anyway, if it is divided in half, Shen Minghuan will not be able to cross the Yan Kingdom no matter what.

But Emperor Yan was still a little skeptical, "With your qualifications, don't you have any idea about the world?"

Looking at his affectionate expression just now, it was as if he thought he was from the Yan Kingdom.

Shen Minghuan sighed, "Your Majesty, you know Gu's body. Even if you work hard to conquer a country, who can you take advantage of in five years? Is it possible that you can take advantage of Yongguo?"

He pointed at himself: "Is Gu Gu a scapegoat who is easy to bully?"

He took a sip of tea and said slowly: "I just want to do some business and make some money so that I can live more comfortably in the past five years."

"Your Majesty, you see, with this method, the courtiers can know your thoughts, the treasury can get an extra cent, and I can also gain happiness. Triple win, why not do it?"

Emperor Yan thoughtfully said: "Five years is enough to leave a descendant."

He looked at Shen Minghuan's appearance with interest, "I have a daughter who is about the same age as you..."

Shen Minghuan, who was drinking tea, almost spat out the tea.

What kind of scene has he not experienced? I have never experienced this scene before!

Shen Minghuan was choked and coughed while refusing, "How can I delay the princess with my disabled body?"

Seeing that he was really unwilling, Emperor Yan could only look away with regret.

"Since my nephew likes to do business, I will send some land deeds to your house later. Fukang Street will become even richer." Emperor Yan was always willing to spend money on the talents he liked.

If we can win over Shen Minghuan, who sincerely plans for the country of Yan, everything we have given him these days will be worth it.

Shen Minghuan happily agreed: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Didn’t you earn back these eight hundred taels?

Shen Minghuan silently made a calculation in his mind. Fuguang brocade is cheaper than Liuguang brocade. The fabric purchased these days is probably... round up to one hundred taels, and then deduct the eight hundred taels given to Emperor Yan, resulting in a net profit of two thousand eighty taels. One hundred taels plus a few shops with high prices but no market.

Well, the emperor asked for a few land deeds, at least three.

He gained the trust and cooperation of the most powerful person in the Yan Kingdom, and had the opportunity to gain legitimate access to the court, as well as an initial amount of capital.

Three wins, he won three times.

The so-called art of language means that he will tell the truth, but what the courtiers think of it has nothing to do with him.

Shen Minghuan was very satisfied with this harvest. He stood up and left, "Thank you for your hospitality, Your Majesty."

Sui Qing bowed silently and followed Shen Minghuan quietly.

Shen Minghuan has always had the privilege of riding a carriage in the palace, and his carriage was parked outside the palace.

The palace attendants standing by saw him coming out and quickly and carefully helped him get into the carriage.

Who doesn't know that Shen Minghuan is now a popular figure around His Majesty, and he is notoriously weak. His previous incident of vomiting blood at court meetings is still deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

All in all, if this person bumped into here and lost a hair, their lives would not be enough to compensate them.

Sui Qing stood beside the carriage.

He knew that he should kneel down and apologize now. After all, Shen Minghuan had so clearly expressed his dissatisfaction with him in the palace, and Emperor Yan obviously acquiesced to this.

But he doesn't want to be here.

People come and go outside the palace, and groups of palace guards often pass by.

His dignity has long been scattered to the ground, but he still has some residual delusions.

At least not here.

"Are you planning to let Lonely drive the car?"

Suiqing raised his head.

Shen Minghuan looked calm. It was clear that this man had not promised anything, and even his tone contained dissatisfaction, but Sui Qing felt somehow forgiven.

"Yes." He responded and boarded the carriage almost briskly.