After rebirth, I married the emperor's uncle and overthrew my ex-husband's kingdom

The emperor did not agree with merchants entering the government, but it was not easy to take money out of the merchants' pockets. If things went wrong, they might unite and close their shops as a threat.

Otherwise, he would not have imposed more taxes on the people.

"It's just a place in the imperial examination. Whether you can stand out among thousands of students depends on your own ability."

The emperor nodded, "If he is truly a talented person, such actions can be regarded as actions for the country."

"emperor!"

Marquis Yong'an knew that things were not going well when the third prince proposed this move.

The treasury is empty, and the emperor is extravagant and licentious, and he must have been planning to take advantage of the merchants for a long time.

Now that Prime Minister Xiao has brought up this matter, I'm afraid it's exactly what he wants.

The emperor glanced at him calmly, then looked at the third prince, "Since this move was proposed by you, then the imperial examination case will be left to you to handle."

"Your son obeys your command!"

The third prince looked calm, but he could not suppress his excitement.

For many days he was just like a background board in the court, and the emperor mostly handed over matters to the prince's party. It was worthy of his hard work that he finally gained his father's favor again.

Marquis Yong'an looked at the third prince with his gums almost broken.

He had finally used the Qinglingshan incident to make the emperor cool down towards him, but now he was favored by the emperor again because of the imperial examination!

Damn Hu Weizhen!

If it weren't for him, how could the Third Prince have a chance to turn things around so quickly? !

Marquis Yong'an now wishes he could go to the Ministry of Justice prison and cut off Hu Weizheng's head and kick it like a ball!

The imperial examination case that caused an uproar in the capital returned to calm after the emperor issued an edict to reopen the special examination and executed Hu Weizheng in public as a deterrent.

One family is happy while the other is sad. The Third Prince's party finally gets to hold their heads high, while the Yong'an Marquis' Mansion is filled with gloom.

"Your Majesty not only reopened the imperial examination, but also sold the quota to merchants for two thousand silver coins each."

"How could this happen?!"

Bai Yaoyao was shocked when she heard what Marquis Yong'an said.

Yong'an Hou stared at her angrily, "You have been planning this business for half a year. You have been able to take whatever you want, whether it's human resources, material resources or financial resources. Now someone has gotten there first. Let's see how you will explain this to the Crown Prince!"

"How can I be blamed for this?"

Bai Yaoyao's voice was sharp, with a hint of disbelief in her eyes, "These merchants are spread all over the Great Zhou, and half a year is the fastest time for them to gather in the capital. Plans cannot keep up with changes, who knew that such an accident would occur when things were just about to be done!"

"Humph, merchants are all gathered in the capital, so how come your elder sister can accomplish things in just a few days?" Yong'an Hou snorted coldly, "In the end, you are still not as capable as others!"

"I......"

Bai Yaoyao bit her cheek and was speechless for a moment.

Bai Youyou was able to succeed because of Qiu Wanchun's help. When he learned about Qiu Wanchun, he went to visit him as soon as possible.

At that time, Qiu Wanchun was clearly willing to cooperate under her coercion and inducement, but -

This matter was all the fault of that stupid maid Bi Tao. If she hadn't taken the initiative to hurt the little boy, how could Qiu Wanchun have sided with Bai Youyou!

Hundreds of thousands of troops need money to support them. Now that things have failed, the prince will surely be furious when he returns to the capital.

Yong'an Hou waved his hands at her irritably, "If you don't have the ability, don't take on porcelain work. Just learn how to serve a man in your boudoir!"

Bai Yaoyao was stabbed by him until her face turned red and she left the Yong'an Marquis Mansion with her teeth gritted.

In the Duke Zhenguo's Mansion, Bai Youyou learned that the Third Prince had used her method of joining to solve the imperial examination case, and raised her eyebrows in surprise.

She held the milk tea that Xiaoju had made in her hand, and after a moment, she said with amusement, "This guy is really good at applying what he has learned."

Lu Chen curled his lips and chuckled, "However, his move not only solved the imperial examination fraud case, but also temporarily resolved the crisis of merchants."

Lu Huaizhen also came to the Duke Zhenguo's Mansion today. He sat in the warm room with Bai Youyou and Lu Chen. Xiaoju was roasting sweet potatoes and peanuts on the stove nearby. The whole warm room was filled with the aroma of sweet potatoes and peanuts.

He peeled the sweet potato that Xiaoju had baked, took a small bite, and said, "He has some skills and some cleverness."

If they hadn't been so clever, the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion would have chosen to support him to ascend the throne when they had no other choice.

Everyone thinks that their actions are flawless, but unfortunately there is no wall that is impenetrable!

"We have to help him with this matter."

There was a cunning look in Bai Youyou's sparkling eyes. Lu Chen and Lu Huaizhen looked at each other and both knew what she meant by this action.

Under the propaganda of the people in the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, the matter of donating money to buy imperial examination quotas spread faster than the imperial examination case.

If you can spend money to buy a place in the imperial examination, then who would be willing to join Bai Yaoyao's Chamber of Commerce and be exploited by the prince's party?

The merchants who originally chose to join the Qilin Chamber of Commerce have left the capital one after another in recent days, using the excuse that the year is coming to an end.

Xu Sheng also wanted to leave, but Bai Yaoyao threatened him, "Others can leave, but you have to think carefully. If Yun Nifang's products are developed, can you keep them?"

Xu Sheng pulled the corners of his lips and smiled unnaturally, "Miss Bai, you are joking. The Crown Prince is the orthodox of the Great Zhou Dynasty. He will sit in that position in the future. They are short-sighted and unwilling to follow the Crown Prince at this moment. I am willing to earn this merit of following the dragon."

It would be strange if you were willing.

Now, one only needs to spend money to get a place in the imperial examination, and following the prince means giving his own purse to the prince.

The Third Prince has the help of the Duke Zhenguo's Mansion. It is still unknown who will win between the two of them in the future. It is too early to place bets now.

But now the soap issue has made some progress. If it is really developed, he, a single merchant, would not dare to go against the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion.

This man lied without changing his expression or heartbeat, so Bai Yaoyao would never believe his lies.

"It's good that you know." She glanced at him calmly, "The prince is destined to be the emperor. When the prince ascends the throne in the future, your contribution will not be missing."

"Yes Yes Yes......"

Xu Sheng had a fawning look on his face, but he was full of contempt in his heart.

What reward could a merchant prince give him? He would never spend all the money in his lifetime, so apart from this, could he be given a title of nobility or a chancellor?

"You should go back first and research the recipe as soon as possible so that you can cut off Yun Ni Fang's financial resources."

This matter is of utmost importance right now.

The Chamber of Commerce had failed miserably, so even if they could develop a soap recipe, it would be a waste of their efforts.

Just after sending Xu Sheng away, Bai Yaoyao was about to have her nails re-dyed when a maid came over quickly.

"Miss, the prince has returned to the capital."

"Why are you back so soon?"

Bai Yaoyao picked up the towel beside the copper basin and wiped her hands, "Hurry up and help me change my clothes."

Bai Yaoyao changed into a flowing cloud brocade dress that she had recently spent eight hundred taels of silver to make, and entered the palace with her maid.

In the East Palace, the prince sat in the study, listening to Zhu San talking about what happened in the capital today, his handsome face clouded with gloom.