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

This noble family was indeed extraordinary. Ling Chuan followed Zhao Youtang around the north of the city and looked at seven or eight shops.

"Brother Ling, which of these shops do you think is more suitable?"

The two men had just come out of an unused shop and were walking along the street when Zhao Youtang couldn't wait to ask.

Ling Chuan thought for a moment and said, "To be honest, there are three or four shops that are all pretty good. Of course, the most suitable one is the jewelry gallery."

"Yes, yes, yes, I think that place is good too. The whole street is full of shops selling jewelry and antiques. The colored glass items we sell are just right for that."

Zhao Youtang said, "Then let's decide on this place. I'll go back and tell my father about it."

"Brother Zhao, don't worry." Ling Chuan quickly stopped him: "Since we are doing business together, we have to talk about some things in advance."

"Yes, yes, yes. Brother Ling, please speak."

As the two turned a corner and arrived at Xi'anmenwai Street, Ling Chuan said, "Since we are doing business together, we need to distinguish between the main and the secondary, so as to avoid disputes in the future when we have different opinions."

"Yes, yes, what Brother Ling said makes sense."

"Let's talk business. I provide all the goods, so I take the lion's share. Brother Zhao provides the shop and the employees, so Brother Zhao will take 40% of the shares. What do you think, Brother Zhao?"

Zhao Youtang hesitated for a moment, then immediately agreed: "Speaking of which, this deal was made possible by Brother Ling, and I am just sitting back and reaping the benefits. This 40%... is not to be underestimated."

Ling Chuan waved his hand and said, "Brother Zhao, what are you talking about? Based on your connections in the capital, you should get 40% of the profit."

Zhao Youtang immediately understood that Ling Chuan was attracted by his background in the Yongning Marquis's Mansion. "Since Brother Ling is so polite, I will be very honored to refuse. I will go back and discuss it with my father, and I will give Brother Ling a definite answer tomorrow."

"Okay, okay." Ling Chuan said, "Brother Zhao, why don't you go to my shop and get two pieces of glass slabs and bring them back to show my Lord, so that he can know what kind of business we are doing."

Zhao Youtang nodded and was about to speak when suddenly a burst of firecrackers rang out, and the crackling sound drowned out Zhao Youtang's words.

After the sound of firecrackers, there was another burst of loud gongs and drums. The two looked towards the distance and it was obvious that a shop had opened.

The two of them were talking about opening a shop, so they naturally became interested and walked towards the shop at the same time.

As soon as he arrived in front of the shop, Ling Chuan discovered that the shop that had just opened was the original Xu Ji shop. It had a new signboard with the words "Dong Fu Ji" written on it.

Ling Chuan raised his eyebrows, took a few steps forward and squeezed into the crowd.

The entrance of the shop was almost the same as Yun Fu Ji, with a long horizontal counter filled with various dim sum. A plump middle-aged man was talking with his belly protruding.

"Our Dongfuji is a century-old brand in Yangzhou. Our dim sum and pastries are famous for their sweet taste. But I didn't expect that there is a dim sum shop in Beijing that uses our family's secret recipe. We don't know where their secret recipe came from, so we have to open this shop to get to the bottom of it, so that the elders in Beijing can taste the authentic Dongfuji dim sum."

Ling Chuan was shocked. Damn, Dongfuji is clearly targeting Yunfuji, and they even said Yunfuji is a fake? This script is good.

Although the signboard and the shopkeeper are new, the shop directly uses the original Xu family's. It is clear that the Xu family of Ruyin is causing trouble.

Ling Chuan thought to himself, I still have some cards in my hand, and you, the Xu family, actually dare to take the initiative to cause trouble, so don't blame me for being rude.

Zhao Youtang saw that Ling Chuan looked unhappy, so he came over and asked, "Brother Ling, what's wrong?"

Ling Chuan immediately put on a smiling face: "It's okay, I just didn't expect that this newly opened shop is in the same industry."

Zhao Youtang raised his eyebrows and said, "People in the same industry are enemies. Brother Ling, I will bring people to smash his shop later."

"Don't!" Ling Chuan was shocked. "Brother Zhao, you have to change your habit of smashing other people's shops. There is a saying that porcelain should not touch earthenware jars. Business matters should be resolved through business."

"Yes, yes, Brother Ling is right. I have to change this bad habit. I will be a businessman from now on, so I need to learn more about business from Brother Ling."

"Brother Zhao, you are too polite. I am not bragging. I think I have some experience in business. By the way, I dare say that our business is a sure win."

Zhao Youtang smiled happily: "Then I will follow Brother Ling to make a fortune."

"Everyone gets rich, everyone gets rich."

……

Just when Ling Chuan was trying to trick Zhao Youtang into doing business together, the court was also very lively.

The Right Prime Minister Shi Qian, who went to Jiangzhou Prefecture to provide disaster relief, returned to the court today.

At the court meeting, Shi Qian reported the current situation of Jiangzhou Prefecture to Lu Xi in front of all the civil and military officials. That is, the grain prices in Jiangzhou Road have all stabilized, the 300,000 disaster victims have all been properly resettled, most of the victims have returned to their homes, and rice seedlings have been replanted, so this year's harvest will not be greatly affected.

When the news came out, all the ministers were shocked. This was a flood that happened once in a century. More than 300,000 people were left homeless and millions of people were affected by the flood. However, under Lu Xi's decisions, the impact was reduced to a minimum in just two months. It is no exaggeration to say that he saved thousands of people from disaster.

For a time, the Hall of Supreme Harmony was filled with the sound of praising the emperor's achievements. Whether it was civil officials, military generals, or noble families, the flattering words were endless.

When Lu Xi ascended the throne three years ago, he encountered many obstacles, and rumors continued to circulate after he ascended the throne. In short, Lu Xi's throne was unstable.

The success of this disaster relief effort has greatly increased Lu Xi's prestige in the hearts of civil and military officials, and it will be recorded in history books in the future as a highlight.

After the court was dismissed, Lu Xi returned to the Qianqing Palace, and Ling Chuan's figure flashed through his mind from time to time.

The praises of all the civil and military officials in the court today actually all originated from Lingchuan. If it weren't for his disaster relief plan, the civil uprising in Jiangzhou Prefecture would almost be a foregone conclusion. Thinking back, the first time Lingchuan mentioned the disaster relief plan was after drinking medicinal wine.

Lu Xi immediately thought of that night when Ling Chuan was not knocked unconscious by the medicinal wine. The scene of their lovemaking at that time flooded into her mind, making her whole body slightly hot.

"Your Majesty, the Left Prime Minister An Changqing and the Right Prime Minister Shi Qian request an audience."

A voice interrupted Lu Xi's thoughts and startled her. She glanced over and saw that it was Wei Dongxian who was speaking at the door. Fortunately, he was far away and should not be able to notice anything unusual about her. She was thinking about all these messy things in her mind, but she subconsciously said, "Let them in."

"Yes!"

Wei Dongxian was about to leave when Lu Xi suddenly said, "Wait a minute, let them wait. I...I need to change my clothes."

"Is your Majesty ill?"

When Wei Dongxian said this, Lu Xi's eyebrows immediately stood up. This damned slave, could it be that he saw my miserable appearance? I will transfer him to guard the imperial mausoleum.

She waved her hand expressionlessly: "I'm fine, you go down first."