Traveling through ancient times, the empress insisted on having a child with me

Ling Chuan came out of the small teahouse, still feeling a little excited. To be honest, today was a bit risky. If it weren't for those things in the palace, this matter would have been difficult to resolve.

Of the ten thousand taels of silver, more than three thousand taels were compensation for the colored glaze plates, which had a total cost of less than thirty taels. Those colored glaze plates were originally intended to be given to Lu Xi, but now they have all been converted into cash.

Back in the shop, Mr. Zhao was still leisurely drinking tea, but when he saw Ling Chuan coming back, he immediately stood up and asked, "What did my father say?"

Ling Chuan took out the stack of banknotes and shook them: "My Lord is so generous and magnanimous. He paid without saying a word."

Zhao Youtang's face suddenly turned ugly. Ten thousand taels of silver. Although their Yongning Marquis's Mansion could afford it, his father must have lost face today. He was not sure whether he could save his legs in the future.

Just as he was walking out with a depressed look on his face, Ling Chuan said, "Mr. Zhao, please stay."

Zhao Youtang turned his head and glared: "I have already paid the money, what else do you want?"

Ling Chuan cupped his hands and said, "Master Zhao, please don't misunderstand me. I just feel that after what happened today, Master Zhao will probably not be in a good mood when he returns home. So I have a way that may help Master Zhao avoid being punished when he returns home."

These words made Zhao Youtang's face turn black. It's your fault that I got beaten when I got back.

He wanted to curse loudly but he couldn't resist the temptation in Ling Chuan's words. Not only did he lose money today, but he also lost face. According to the degree of punishment in the past, even if his legs were not broken today, his butt would be bruised. So for the sake of his own butt, Zhao Youtang stopped.

"Then come and listen."

Ling Chuan stretched out his hand and gestured for Zhao Youtang to sit down, then asked someone to bring another pot of tea.

"Master Zhao, although this 10,000 taels of silver is a lot, I have a way to make it back in a short time."

"That's all?" Zhao Youtang snorted. "My Yongning Marquis's Mansion is short of this little money? Can my father punish me for this little money?"

"Mr. Zhao has a rich family background, so he doesn't need to care about money. Although money is not everything, it is absolutely necessary to live without it. From a man's perspective, the pursuit of life is money and beautiful women. Do you agree with me, Mr. Zhao?"

Zhao Youtang frowned. How did the topic change? However, there was nothing wrong with this statement, especially for the second son, Mr. Zhao.

The title of Earl of Yongning will be passed on to the eldest son in the future, that's why he is so doted on by his father. Since he has no hope of gaining power, these are the only two things he can care about, otherwise he would not have come to cause trouble today.

Seeing Zhao Youtang nod slightly, Ling Chuan smiled and said, "If the Earl of Yongning asks about it, Master Zhao will probably be reprimanded by the Lord for answering like this. However, if we change the way we say it, the Lord might praise Master Zhao greatly. Maybe the Lord will be so happy that he will forgive the punishment for what happened today."

The topic returned to the topic again, and Zhao Youtang's eyes lit up: "What do you mean?"

"If you exchange money and beauties for career and procreation, do you think the Lord will look at Mr. Zhao differently?"

Zhao Youtang glanced at Ling Chuan and thought that this was quite interesting. While pondering the difference between the two in his mind, he reached out to grab the teacup.

But when he picked up the teacup, his hand suddenly trembled: "Is this tea set of yours another tribute from the palace?"

Ling Chuan laughed: "Mr. Zhao, you worry too much. Accidental and deliberate are two different things. Ling is not such a stingy person."

Zhao Youtang then felt relieved and took a sip of tea: "Just with these few words, can my father forgive me?"

"Mr. Zhao, you just need to use reason and emotion to persuade them. Let me ask you, is there any parent in the world who doesn't want their child to be successful?"

Zhao Youtang's face changed slightly. Ling Chuan's words just fit his situation. In Dasheng, although merchants were not of low status, they were far inferior to being officials in the court.

However, the Yongning Marquis's Mansion is now in decline, and the Yongning Marquis has placed all his hopes of bringing honor to the family on his eldest son who will inherit the title in the future, while the second son of Zhao is destined to live a life of idleness and waiting for death.

Therefore, all of Zhao Youtang's actions to stir up trouble can be said to be to attract his father's attention, but later he became accustomed to it.

"So, you want me to do business?" Zhao Youtang frowned and looked at Ling Chuan.

"Why? Does Mr. Zhao look down on merchants?"

Zhao Youtang was silent for a moment, his face a little embarrassed: "I don't look down on businessmen, it's just that I know nothing about this..."

Ling Chuan smiled and said, "Mr. Zhao, you can go back and think about it carefully. If you are interested in doing business, I can give you some advice."

"just you?"

Zhao Youtang was confused for only a moment, and then he nodded immediately: "Well, then tell me in detail. If you can help my father avoid punishment, I will treat you to a drink tomorrow."

In fact, he hadn't said half a sentence yet. It wasn't that he was moved by Ling Chuan's words, but now he could only try his best. What if Ling Chuan's method didn't work? Let alone tomorrow, he might not be able to get out of bed next month.

The main reason why Ling Chuan put so much thought into this was to resolve the feud with the Yongning Marquis' Mansion. He cheated them out of 10,000 taels of silver and made them lose face. The feud was quite deep.

I had underestimated the power of authority. When I met Earl Yongning today, he had been holding the bronze medal from the Criminal Investigation Department in his hand until he was sweating.

If Earl Yongning really wants to turn against him, the identity of the head of the East Factory, which is only in name, will probably be of no use at all.

But for now, Zhao Youtang has been appeased. As long as he goes back and imitates the same method to make his father happy, the grudge may be resolved.

Zhao Youtang returned home, repeating the words that Ling Chuan taught him all the way. He was extremely nervous and didn't know if it would work. But as soon as he entered the door, he ran into his own brother Zhao Youxuan.

"Yutang, I heard you got into trouble again today?"

Zhao Youtang glanced at his elder brother: "What does it have to do with you?"

"I'm not saying this to you, but you're not young anymore, you should do some serious work. Don't fool around outside all day and make father angry. Our Yongning Earl's Mansion is not as prosperous as it was a few years ago. You see, father usually keeps a low profile..."

"Alright, alright, stop that." Zhao Youtang sneered and turned away. What he couldn't stand the most was his elder brother's behavior. He was only one year older than him, but he acted like an old man all day long and lectured him at every turn.

Don't be fooled by his modest appearance. Zhao Youtang is 100% sure that his elder brother is waiting for him here intentionally to make fun of him.

Seeing that his brother had seen through his trick, Zhao Youxuan smiled nonchalantly and said, "Father told you to go to the study to see him as soon as you come back. You should take care of yourself."

Zhao Youtang paused, changed direction, and walked towards Earl Yongning's study.