Gourmet Girl: Becoming a Royal Merchant Started from Selling Buns

Major merchants competed to bid, and soon the price was driven up to one million taels.

Su An on the stage couldn't stop laughing.

"Our cloth project has already been bid up to one million taels. Is there any higher bid? If not, all cloth in the palace will be purchased from Wangji Trading Company from now on."

The entire investment conference was silent, and no one was bidding anymore.

Su An's eyes swept over everyone, confirming that no one bid higher, and then he made the final decision.

"Okay, then congratulations, Boss Wang, for obtaining the cloth trading rights. This is your trade token, please keep it!"

As she spoke, she personally handed the token with the word "fabric" engraved on it from the tray to Boss Wang.

Although this token is made of copper, it has extraordinary significance.

After receiving it, Boss Wang smiled from ear to ear and hung the token around his waist on the spot. He proudly bowed to the major merchants around him and said thank you: "Thank you all for your kindness!"

Su An followed suit and sold the trading rights of the remaining projects one by one.

The accountant was so busy reconciling accounts and taking notes that he didn't even have time to drink a sip of water.

Many people regretted not bringing enough silver.

But now that things have come to this, there is no point in saying anything more, and they can only leave unwillingly.

At the same time, news of the investment conference also reached the Imperial Study.

Fu Hai still felt a little excited when he recalled that scene.

"Your Majesty is truly wise. Miss Su is intelligent and has unique ideas. She is truly the perfect choice to manage the Imperial Household Department. Today, she held an investment promotion conference in Bao'an Hall. I saw with my own eyes that all the major merchants were competing to bid for their products. Our treasury is expected to be filled!"

After hearing this, Chu Yi's face was full of smiles and he nodded repeatedly in applause.

"Good, good! I knew she would be able to help me fill the treasury. It's worth all the effort I put into capturing her."

He didn't ask for much. As long as Su An could deposit several million silver dollars into the national treasury, he would be satisfied.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he finished speaking, footsteps were heard outside the door.

"What is so joyful, Your Majesty?"

Su An walked directly into the imperial study without reporting anything.

Fu Hai on the side frowned and scolded.

"Bold Su An, now that you are a court lady, you should abide by the laws and regulations of the Great Chu. How dare you enter His Majesty's study without permission? Kneel down now!"

Hearing this, Chu Yi raised his hand with a smile and started fighting again.

"Don't be so presumptuous! Miss Su comes from the countryside and is not particular about trivial matters. I will naturally not force her."

Are you kidding? Su An is his cash cow now, how could he easily hold him accountable?

Then, he looked at Su An with a fiery gaze, raised his eyebrows and asked, "Miss Su, have you come here this time to settle all the matters concerning the Ministry of Internal Affairs?"

"Your Majesty is teaching me that I am the one who spoke too much."

Fu Hai had no choice but to lower his head in disappointment and admit his mistake.

One of them plays the good guy and the other plays the bad guy. How could she not see it?

Su An pursed his lips and complained silently in his heart, then raised his hands to his side and patted them gently.

Immediately afterwards, dozens of sword guards came in carrying large boxes.

Without waiting for Su An's instructions, they lined up the large boxes, placed them on the ground, opened the lids, and then retreated behind Su An one by one.

Su An pointed at the big boxes and analyzed.

"These are the silver I earned from today's investment conference, totaling 10 million taels."

"I've done the math before. The Ministry of Internal Affairs was short of 10,000 taels of silver, which has now been fully repaid. This 10 million taels is the national treasury's deposit. Your Majesty will use it for disaster relief, military expenses, and the purchase of daily necessities for the harem, which will be enough for two to three years."

Following her fingertip, I saw that the big box was filled with bundles of silver bills, gold ingots, and silver bars.

The sheer number of them is dazzling.

A hint of surprise flashed in Chu Yi's eyes, and then he laughed out loud. He stood up from the dragon throne, walked to the big box, stretched out his hand and brushed over them one by one, praising as he walked.

"Miss Su has truly lived up to my high expectations. In just a few days, she has resolved my biggest worry."

"With this silver, I am not afraid of any disaster, whether it is natural or man-made."

Now that she has fulfilled Chu Yi's request, she should also fulfill this promise, right?

Su An raised his eyebrows and was about to bring up the matter.

But Chu Yi suddenly stopped smiling, turned around, stared at her quietly, put his hands behind his back, and asked in confusion.

"I am very pleased that Miss Su can help me earn so much money."

"But I heard that what Miss Su is selling at this investment conference is the right to trade with the royal family. This will solve the problem of an empty treasury, but what if these imperial merchants take advantage of this and sell inferior goods as good ones in the future?"

Su An had considered this matter a long time ago.

When asked suddenly, Su An did not panic. He crossed his arms, smiled calmly, and began to pace slowly.

"Your Majesty, don't worry. I've already informed everyone that this investment promotion conference will be held once a year."

"That means this trading privilege is only valid for one year. These merchants are no fools. They're busy trying to curry favor with the royal family, so why would they dig their own graves by tampering with the royal family's belongings?"

"Furthermore, the Emperor can also formulate trade rules and establish a special supervisory agency to monitor the quality of goods. If there are truly ignorant people, wouldn't the Emperor simply issue an order to revoke their trade rights?"

Su An said it calmly.

It seemed like it was just an ordinary thing to her.

After hearing this, Chu Yi's brows gradually relaxed, and his gaze towards Su An became more and more passionate.

The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, revealing a wicked smile.

"Okay, Miss Su is thoughtful and considerate. I am convinced of her abilities!"

Now that things have come to this, Su An no longer hides anything. He grins with his fangs showing and asks Chu Yi with a smile.

"In that case, then I have completed the mission assigned by His Majesty, right? Then shouldn't His Majesty also fulfill the promise he made to me?"

The emperor's words are always binding. This time he has issued an imperial decree, so he can't go back on his word!

Hearing this, the smile on Chu Yi's face faded a little. After pondering for a moment, he slowly spoke.

"Of course, Fu Hai, draft the decree!"

Su An also pricked up her ears and listened carefully, fearing that Chu Yi would play some evil tricks again and set a trap to harm her.

Clear words came out from Chu Yi's thin lips, word by word.

"Miss Su is gifted and intelligent, and has made great contributions to the management of the Imperial Household Department. Therefore, she is given the title of Consort An, in charge of all matters in the harem, and is awarded a thousand taels of gold..."

Before he could finish his words, Su An interrupted him angrily.

"Wait, who wants to enter the palace as a concubine? You clearly promised me before that as long as I can settle the accounts with the Ministry of Internal Affairs, you will make me a female official and let me leave the palace. As a king, how can you go back on your word?"