Traveling through the Poisonous Concubine

"Greetings, Your Majesty. Best wishes, Your Majesty," Yun Yuxi said neither humbly nor arrogantly.

"Yun Yuxi, have you forgotten something?" Emperor Su Wen said majestically.

"Your Majesty. Even if you didn't send anyone to call me today, I would have been ready to go to the palace," Yun Yuxi stood up and complained in her heart, "The ancients had some problems. They kneeled down at every turn." Emperor Suwen's face twitched and said in his heart, "Yun Yuxi is really bold. From the look of her, she doesn't look like an ignorant and stupid person."

"Your Majesty, Yan Wuque favors Luo Tianyi and makes her his concubine. There is nothing else important. I wonder if Your Majesty has called me here to tell you anything?" Yun Yuxi said slowly. But she was thinking of a way to get out of this situation.

"Well, I understand," Emperor Su Wen raised his eyebrows and glanced at Eunuch Liu, only to see Eunuch Liu walk out.

"Yun Yuxi, I heard that you stole the show at the lotus viewing banquet that day. What kind of pen was that? Did you bring it today?" Yun Yuxi's mouth twitched. It seemed that the old emperor also wanted a carbon pen. She might as well trick the old emperor.

Yun Yuxi smiled and said, "Your Majesty, this is a carbon pen. I have prepared one already." Then she held the carbon pen in both hands and handed it to the old emperor.

The old emperor took the carbon pen, examined it carefully, and muttered: "It is indeed amazing, the handwriting is clear and the writing is smooth..."

"Yun Yuxi, did you really invent this pen? If it is promoted, it will be a good thing for the country and the people." The old emperor suddenly looked up at Yun Yuxi, with a hint of admiration in his eyes.

Yun Yuxi smiled and replied, "Yes, Your Majesty. This carbon pen was indeed invented by me." She was secretly happy, thinking that her plan seemed likely to come true.

The old emperor nodded and continued, "So, do you plan to promote this pen?" He seemed to be very concerned about this issue.

Yun Yuxi quickly responded, "Your Majesty, that's exactly what I meant. However, before that, I want to discuss a business deal with Your Majesty. I wonder if Your Majesty can agree." She looked at the old emperor with firm eyes, full of confidence and determination.

The old emperor smiled slightly and said, "Oh? You can tell me what I am talking about." There was an expectation in his eyes, as if he had guessed Yun Yuxi's intention.

Yun Yuxi took a deep breath and said slowly: "Your Majesty, I am willing to be responsible for the production of these carbon pens, including the staffing of workers, store management and all other matters. Your Majesty only needs to invest 100,000 taels of silver, and you can get 20% of the profit every year. In addition, I voluntarily present 10% to Your Majesty, and the other 10% will be handed over to the national treasury to show my loyalty. What do you think, Your Majesty?"

After saying that, Yun Yuxi stared at the old emperor nervously, waiting for his reply. She knew that this proposal was a huge challenge for her, but it was also a rare opportunity. If successful, it would not only solve the funding problem, but also establish a closer relationship with the old emperor.

You are so good, Yun Yuxi, you actually dared to ask me to take out this initial start-up capital, and you said it so righteously and high-soundingly! "Emperor Su Wen laughed in his heart, "However, the Prime Minister gave birth to a smart daughter, who is so quick-witted that she actually set her sights on me. This marriage is simply a bargain for Yan Wuque."

Yun Yuxi looked at Emperor Su Wen and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, you just need to relax and wait for the money to be distributed. You don't need to worry about it yourself. I not only have to provide technical support, but also have to take the trouble to manage the business..." She talked endlessly about her hard work and dedication.

Emperor Suwen's temples throbbed when he heard this, and he interrupted impatiently, "Come on, Yun Yuxi, stop taking advantage of me. You just want to use my power to raise a banner, don't you? It's not impossible, but you must promise to give me an extra 5,000 taels of silver every year so that my private treasury can be enriched." After he finished speaking, a slight blush appeared on his face.

Yun Yuxi's eyes lit up and she immediately agreed, "Deal! Thank you, Your Majesty!" Then she excitedly grabbed Emperor Su Wen's hand and clapped it hard to indicate that they had reached an agreement.

Emperor Suwen was shocked, but then he laughed.

"Yun Yuxi, you are so clever and eccentric, I will reward you well." After saying that, he clapped his hands.