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

It has been a month since Jiang Zuo came to the capital.

These days, the prosperous capital city seems to have become a little different because of Jiang Zuo's arrival.

At least on the streets, there are a few more shops that ordinary people can't understand, including some novel items from all over the country.

On the street, a few officials walked by from time to time, posting notices and telling the people on the side: "Recently, there are many lawless people who are swindling people everywhere under the name of court officials. Please don't believe them easily."

"Recently, we have often heard that Prime Minister Jiang is looking for someone to cooperate with. Could it be fake?" someone asked doubtfully.

"It's all fake. If you get cheated, you can't blame others."

These responsible officials were all arranged by Jiang Zuo.

Now that Jiang Zuo has become famous, naturally there are a lot of troubles coming to him. For example, in the past few days, some people have been using his name to defraud some wealthy businessmen in Beijing, trying to throw some dirty water on Jiang Zuo.

"That's what I said. Prime Minister Jiang is an important official in the imperial court. How could he have time to do business with those people?"

"Open your eyes and don't be taken advantage of."

"Those few stores that are rumored to be opened by Prime Minister Jiang, could they also be fake?"

“It may not be opened by Prime Minister Jiang, but the goods there are indeed good things.”

"Hey, it looks like there's a new store opened over there. Let's go take a look."

The most prosperous place in the capital was crowded with people.

The wide streets are decorated with lights and are bustling with activity.

"Jiangzhou Bath Center is having a grand opening sale, regular purchases will receive a 20% discount!"

At the door of a new store, I heard someone shouting loudly.

“What is a bathing center?”

Others asked in confusion.

The waiter explained: "It is to let all guests relax and have fun. Whether it is bathing or massage, everything is available here."

At the entrance of this bathing center, there are many girls with heavy makeup and beautiful temperament standing there. At first glance, it is inevitable that people will have some dirty thoughts.

"Wow, that's great!"

"These girls, could it be that..."

Many dignitaries passing by were attracted by this newly opened bathing city and wanted to go in and take a look.

There is a more cheerful atmosphere in the bustle of the capital.

royal palace.

Jiang Zuo slowly came to the imperial study and met with His Majesty.

"come in."

Chen Qingyun's voice came from inside.

After Jiang Zuo walked into the imperial study, the guards inside left the room on their own accord, leaving Jiang Zuo alone with the empress.

"Greetings, Your Majesty." Jiang Zuo said respectfully, his eyes fixed on the empress.

Since that night, their relationship has taken a step further.

"Xiao Jiangzi, how much do you earn this month?" Chen Qingyun was quite concerned about this.

"This month's income... Hey, wait, what did Your Majesty call me?"

Jiang Zuo suddenly felt something was wrong.

"Xiao Jiangzi, is there any problem?"

Chen Qingyun said in a calm tone.

Jiang Zuo raised his eyebrows and said, "I am not a eunuch, so it is a bit strange to call you Jiangzi."

"If you dare to deceive me again, that's about it."

Chen Qingyun's words were cold and her eyes were indifferent. She was completely different from the gentle empress of the previous few days.

Hearing the empress's words, Jiang Zuo suddenly felt a chill on his back.

"Why does Siyue seem to be in a bad mood today..." Jiang Zuo said secretly in his heart. After thinking for a moment, he seemed to know the reason.

After all, there should be a few days like that every month. Since the emperor is in a bad mood, Jiang Zuo shouldn't talk nonsense anymore, so as not to really make Chen Qingyun unhappy.

"Your Majesty, are you feeling unwell today?" Jiang Zuo asked with concern.

"No, tell me quickly." Chen Qingyun still said coldly.

"Okay then. In the first month of opening the store, after deducting various costs, the total profit is 890,000 taels. This is the total of the two stores. If we split it 50-50, Your Majesty, no, it should be the court, will get 448,200 taels. Here are the accounts, please take a look." Jiang Zuo said seriously, and then presented the accounts calculated by Master Guo.

Chen Qingyun took it in his hand, took a quick look at it, and said, "Only over 400,000?"

What is talent?

Jiang Zuo couldn't help but raise his head, his eyes revealing a bit of helplessness.

You have to know that when Jiang Zuo just started his business in Anding County, he earned less than 400,000 in half a year. Now he has earned nearly 900,000 in total in one month in Beijing, which is completely beyond expectations.

"This is the scene when we first opened. Maybe the revenue will be slightly lower in the next few months."

Jiang Zuo said again.

"Have you opened any new store?" Chen Qingyun asked.

Jiang Zuo shook his head: "No, I've been very busy lately, so I don't have time to open a new store."

"But I heard that a bathing center opened in the capital recently. Is it related to you?" Chen Qingyun said in a low voice.

Jiang Zuo was shocked and denied it repeatedly: "Who said that? It's not true."

This bath center opened today. I didn’t expect that the news would reach the ears of the empress so quickly. It seems that fame does bring a lot of gossip.

Chen Qingyun lowered his eyelashes and looked indifferent: "Don't forget, I have seen this place before in Anding County. Who else could it be except you? If you want to bully me again, don't forget what the punishment is."

As for the punishment, of course it is to make Jiang Zuo become Xiao Jiangzi.

Jiang Zuo naturally couldn't deny it, so he could only say, "It must have been opened by Master Guo. I don't know much about it, but Your Majesty knows that I have been busy preparing for the imperial examinations these days, and I have to help Your Majesty with government affairs from time to time. How can I have the time to open a shop and make money? Your Majesty, tell me."

These days, Jiang Zuo is indeed busier than before.

"Then you are admitting that this store is related to you, so it is under your name." Chen Qingyun didn't want to listen to Jiang Zuo's excuses.

Jiang Zuo said helplessly: "Even if it is a store under my name, does Your Majesty have any instructions?"

"You opened a place like this in the capital, wouldn't that ruin the morals of our capital?"

Jiang Zuo said shamelessly: "Your Majesty, please don't misunderstand. The customs in the capital have always been distorted. It is not because of me that it has become like this. Moreover, the bathing city I opened is a very formal place. How can it be considered to be corrupting the customs?"

"No matter what, you have to give half of the profits earned from this new store to the court," said Chen Qingyun.

"Siyue, you are robbing me in broad daylight!" Jiang Zuo didn't want to pretend to be respectful anymore.

"Am I not qualified?" Chen Qingyun suddenly put away his coldness, and a hint of charm appeared in his eyes.

How could Jiang Zuo possibly withstand such a look?

Jiang Zuo calmed down a little and said, "Your Majesty is certainly qualified. In this case, would you like me to accompany Your Majesty for dinner tonight and give you a massage in the evening..."

"Go away, go away. I don't need you to come to the palace to accompany me these days." Chen Qingyun refused.

After hearing what Chen Qingyun said, Jiang Zuo also understood that it seemed that he really could not continue to serve the empress these days.

Alas, it seems that the sweetness of life in the capital has passed...