I embezzled 100,000 taels at the beginning, and the empress begged me to be more greedy

If Jiang Zuo could open a store in Beijing, Chen Qingyun would definitely support him.

This approach is definitely better than imposing taxes and exploiting the people.

"Siyue, have you really thought it through and decided to invest in my business?"

Jiang Zuo confirmed again.

"How much money do you need to open a store?"

Chen Qingyun asked.

Jiang Zuo said: "Maybe around 100,000."

"One hundred thousand or so... No." Chen Qingyun shook his head decisively.

Jiang Zuo said: "..."

"I can't pay you, but I can help you with your work. From today on, I will order someone to assist you in choosing the best location in the capital and help you open a store."

Chen Qingyun said.

Chen Qingyun had seen Jiang Zuo's ability to make money.

Jiang Zuo smiled helplessly and said, "You are just trying to get something for nothing. Fine, fine, you are my queen."

As he spoke, Jiang Zuo gently rubbed the empress's shoulders.

Chen Qingyun closed his eyes and enjoyed it, and couldn't help saying: "Your massage technique seems to be getting better and better."

"Your Majesty, if you wish to enjoy yourself, you may summon me at any time."

As Jiang Zuo spoke, he began to fiddle with the empress's collar with his right hand.

From Jiang Zuo's perspective, the empress's fair skin was quite pleasing to the eye.

"Siyue, you are so beautiful."

Jiang Zuo couldn't help but admire.

Chen Qingyun seemed to have noticed Jiang Zuo's actions as well. He covered his clothes tightly and asked, "What are you secretly looking at?"

"What are you looking at? It's not like I haven't seen it before." Jiang Zuo said with a smile.

When recalling Anding County, more intimate actions had already been done. At this moment, Jiang Zuo has been restrained enough.

"You!" Chen Qingyun was immediately ashamed and angry. He raised his hand and was about to turn around and teach Jiang Zuo a lesson.

But Jiang Zuo just made a slight move and then hugged Chen Qingyun tightly.

"Your Majesty, would you like to watch the fireworks with me?"

Jiang Zuo whispered in Chen Qingyun's ear.

"Are there fireworks?" Chen Qingyun immediately put away her shy anger and her eyes lit up.

Ever since he saw the beautiful fireworks in Anding County, Chen Qingyun could not forget it for a long time.

"If Siyue wants to see it, it's definitely possible."

Jiang Zuo promised.

Chen Qingyun said: "Then I want to watch it tonight."

Jiang Zuo said: "It's not possible tonight. I just asked for help yesterday. I may have to wait four or five days."

"Then I wonder if you still have those little gadgets that you presented to me as tribute before?" Chen Qingyun suddenly asked.

"What did Siyue talk about?" Jiang Zuo asked.

"Just perfumes and things like that." Chen Qingyun started to make a request.

Jiang Zuo thought for a moment and said, "I remember that when we were in Anding County, Siyue, you seemed to have bought a lot of perfume at the auction. Did you use it up so quickly?"

Speaking of this matter, Chen Qingyun remembered again that time when Jiang Zuo completely cheated him out of tens of thousands of taels, which made Chen Qingyun heartbroken for several days.

"I gave most of those things away." Chen Qingyun said.

Jiang Zuo said: "Okay then, if the goods arrive, I will bring them to you as soon as possible."

"Don't be perfunctory this time."

Chen Qingyun leaned back in his chair.

"How dare I." Jiang Zuo said with a smile, "I wonder what Siyue's plans are for today?"

Chen Qingyun said: "We will continue to review memorials today."

"Siyue is still so tired, I feel so sorry for her." Jiang Zuo said in a low voice.

Chen Qingyun said: "Don't worry, I will send people to form a cabinet in two days, and then you will help me handle government affairs."

"Ah? Well, I seem to have other important things to do, so I'll take my leave first." Jiang Zuo suddenly stopped feeling distressed.

"There's no point in running away. You can't refuse this because you are the Prime Minister of the Cabinet now." Chen Qingyun said.

Jiang Zuo said calmly, "What if I insist on refusing?"

"Then you are disobeying my order. In order to punish you, I have no choice but to castrate you and make you a eunuch."

Chen Qingyun said rather heartlessly.

Jiang Zuo suddenly felt a chill in his crotch, and said repeatedly: "Don't be so cruel, Siyue, you can't bear to let her go, right?"

"Why are you reluctant?"

Chen Qingyun said calmly.

"After all, Siyue, you said before that if I can destroy the State of Chen, you will meet any of my requests, including that..."

Jiang Zuo's tone was somewhat provocative.

"Ahem... You go back first. I have to review the memorials." Chen Qingyun quickly changed the subject.

"I wonder when Siyue's promise can be fulfilled?"

Jiang Zuo leaned close to Chen Qingyun's cheek.

"It's enough."

Chen Qingyun's body suddenly went limp.

"This is the imperial study. Jiang Zuo, what are you going to do? Hey, wait..."

Five days later.

The streets of the capital are quite lively.

A new big store has opened in the heart of the bustling downtown.

On its plaque, the words "Jiangzhou Department Store" are clearly written in large letters.

When you walk in, you will be dazzled by the dazzling array of merchandise.

Many of these goods were never heard of before by the people of the capital.

For a moment, curious people filled the entire store. Even though the new store was quite large, it still could not accommodate the increasing number of customers.

And this shop was opened by Jiang Zuo.

The person in charge of the shopkeeper's job this time is naturally Jiang Zuo's trusted confidant, Mr. Guo.

Business is so good that the guys in the store are almost overwhelmed.

After a while, someone was heard shouting, "Get out of the way, the Beijing government is investigating a case."

After these words were spoken, the noisy people finally made way.

In front of Mr. Guo, several people dressed as yamen runners appeared.

"My Lords, what can I do for you?"

Master Guo asked politely. After all, Jiang Zuo had previously advised him not to provoke other forces and just focus on making money.

The leading officer said, "Who told you to open a shop here, and why are you making such a big scene?"

Master Guo smiled and said, "I'm new here. Doesn't this capital allow outsiders to open shops?"

The official said, "You can open a shop, but you must go to the government office in advance to get a license. Your shop definitely doesn't have a license. According to the rules, all these things will be confiscated by the government office in the capital."

The implication of this statement is not difficult to understand. In fact, it is because they have not dealt with the government, or as the saying goes, they have not paid protection fees.

"Confiscate?" Upon hearing this, Master Guo could no longer sit still.

"Come here, clear the place."

The officer said again.

"Wait, look carefully at what this is."

Master Guo took out something from his bosom, which looked like a letter or something.

The officer was a little confused, but when he took it and looked at it, he was immediately shocked.

This is a document from the imperial court.

This means that this shop actually has a background in the imperial court, and the government officials in the capital dare not offend it.

"My lord, I apologize for any offense I have caused you."

The official immediately bent down and returned the document to Master Guo with both hands.

"Go ahead, don't disturb us from doing business."

Master Guo didn't care at all.

"Ok."

The group of yamen runners left immediately.

"It turns out to be a store opened by the imperial court. I have no choice but to buy it."

"With the imperial court as a guarantee, no wonder there are so many good things."

The guests on the side became more enthusiastic and started to pick out goods.

The capital city is a bit more lively at this moment.