Auxiliary Women's Strategy: A Virtuous Wife Helps the King to Rule the World

Su Nan walked into the gate of the Su Mansion with slightly heavy steps. It was late at night, and the lanterns in the mansion emitted a dim light, which made her figure look slender.

In the hall, Su Xiang was sitting upright in a chair, holding a cup of tea tightly in his hand, but he didn't take a sip. His eyes kept looking towards the door, full of anxiety and concern. When Su Nan's figure finally appeared in his sight, Su Xiang's frown relaxed a little.

"Nan'er, you're finally back." Su Lian quickly stood up and went to greet Su Nan.

Su Nan bowed slightly, "Father, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

The two sat down together, and Su Xiang couldn't wait to ask, "What exactly is going on at today's banquet?"

Su Nan pursed her lips slightly and began to explain in detail: "...Father, today at the banquet, the eldest prince publicly expressed his willingness to assist me in promoting the soap, and also showed great interest in the shareholding system I proposed."

Su Xiang's expression instantly turned serious. "The eldest prince? This matter may not be that simple. He must have some ulterior motive."

Su Nan nodded and continued, "My daughter understands that the eldest prince is simply eyeing the huge profits behind the soap business and wants to use it to accumulate wealth and power for his own succession. But my daughter also has her own plans. This shareholding system will allow him to participate while ensuring our dominance."

Prime Minister Su pondered for a moment, "Nan'er, although your move is clever, it will inevitably arouse the jealousy and suppression of other princes and powerful people. You must be doubly careful in the future."

Su Nan's eyes were firm. "Don't worry, father. I know what's going on. I believe that as long as we act cautiously, we can find a glimmer of hope in this treacherous situation."

Prime Minister Su looked at his daughter's confident look, feeling both relieved and worried. "Nan'er, I know you are extremely intelligent, but the struggle between the officialdom and the royal family is far more complicated and dangerous than you can imagine."

Su Nan held Su Xiang's hand and said, "Father, I'm not afraid. This is a rare opportunity. If I succeed, then..." The father and daughter knew what he meant next even without saying it.

Prime Minister Su sighed deeply, "Well, since you've made up your mind, I, your father, will fully support you. But remember, don't be too aggressive. Learn to be patient and give in."

Su Nan nodded heavily, "My daughter will remember my father's teachings."

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The next morning, sunlight streamed through the window onto Su Nan's bed. She slowly woke up, sat by the window, and stared out with a dazed look in her eyes.

Suddenly, a crow landed on the old tree in the yard. Its jet-black feathers shimmered eerily in the sunlight, and its eyes met Su Nan's.

In this alien world, crows are seen as symbols of bad luck and death. But Su Nan comes from the modern era, and in her original world, crows are not so ominous.

Su Nan looked at the crow and felt no fear or disgust in his heart. Instead, he felt that it had a unique beauty.

The crow cawed twice, as if telling something to Su Nan, then flapped its wings and flew away.

"The rules of this alien world are really strange. It's just a crow, but it's described as so terrifying." Su Nan said to himself.

She shook her head, stopped thinking about the crow, and stood up to start a busy new day.

After Su Nan finished washing and changing his clothes, he asked Qing Lian to go and find Xiao Shitou.

After a while, Little Stone came trotting up to Su Nan and asked, "Miss, are you looking for me?"

Su Nan nodded and said, "Come on, go out with me."

The two of them left the Su Mansion and wandered through the streets and alleys, looking for a suitable venue.

Finally, they found a large, long-abandoned courtyard on the edge of the city.

Su Nan looked at the dilapidated yard, his eyes full of excitement, "This is it."

Little Stone was puzzled. "Miss, this yard is so shabby, why did you choose it?"

Su Nan smiled and said, "Look, this yard is big enough, just right for us to build a warehouse."

After some bargaining with the landlord, she successfully rented the yard.

Walking into the yard, the weeds were overgrown and the house looked a bit dilapidated. But Su Nan didn't care. She immediately started planning the layout of the yard with Xiao Shitou.

"This row is used to store soap. That row..." Su Nan said while gesturing.

Little Stone listened carefully and nodded from time to time.

"Miss, this is a big project and we need a lot of manpower," said Little Stone.

Su Nan thought for a moment and said, "Go contact some reliable craftsmen and workers and start work as soon as possible."

Xiao Shitou took the order and left. Su Nan stood in the yard, looking at the land that was about to come back to life, his heart full of anticipation.

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In the following days, Su Nan devoted herself to the preparations for the warehouse. She personally supervised the construction progress of the craftsmen and was strict with every detail, striving to make it both practical and durable.

One day, Su Nan was discussing the warehouse roof structure with her craftsmen when the sky suddenly became overcast, signaling an impending rainstorm. She looked up at the sky, where thick, dark clouds hung low, and the air grew heavy and oppressive. Sensing the change in weather, Su Nan immediately shouted, "Everyone, hurry up! Cover the materials! Don't let them get wet!"

Upon hearing the instructions, the craftsmen dropped their work and sprang into action. Some busied themselves carrying tarpaulins, while others hurriedly tied unsecured building materials with ropes. Just then, a strong gust of wind blew over, knocking over some unsecured timber. The craftsmen rushed to help, while Su Nan directed the work, ensuring everyone moved in an orderly manner. She reminded everyone to be careful and avoid unnecessary injuries caused by panic.

After the rain stopped, Su Nan walked back to the center of the construction site and surveyed her surroundings. The recent downpour had reminded her that a warehouse didn't need to be extravagant; what mattered was solid, durable materials that could effectively protect against rain and wind. Therefore, when selecting building materials, Su Nan paid particular attention to quality, choosing durable wood and masonry to ensure the warehouse could withstand the elements.

During the subsequent construction, Su Nan discovered that the tools used by the craftsmen were inefficient, which affected the progress of the project. So, she quietly took out several tools suitable for craftsmen from her own space, including a sharper saw, a sturdy and durable hammer, and a ruler that could measure accurately.

When Su Nan showed the craftsmen these tools, their eyes widened in amazement. An experienced craftsman took the saw, examined it carefully, and exclaimed, "This saw is so sharp! It cuts wood quickly and well! It feels so comfortable to hold!" Another young craftsman picked up a hammer, tried swinging it a few times, and exclaimed, "And this hammer, it feels like it will save a lot of effort!" Everyone was full of praise for these novel and practical tools, and their moods were lifted.

With these tools, the craftsmen's work efficiency has greatly increased, and the construction of the warehouse has progressed more smoothly. After learning that the tools could be taken away upon completion, the craftsmen seemed to smile more and work with greater enthusiasm. She encouraged everyone to maintain this attitude, believing that the warehouse would be completed soon.

After a period of hard work, the warehouse's main structure was finally completed. Standing in front of the warehouse, Su Nan gazed at the rows of unpretentious yet sturdy buildings, feeling a sense of accomplishment. Despite the lack of ornate decorations, every brick and tile of the warehouse embodied the sweat and wisdom of the craftsmen.

"Next is the interior decoration and layout." Su Nan thought to himself and began to devote himself to the new work. Although the main structure is complete, it still needs some internal improvements before it can be put into use, such as some shelves.

A long way to go!