Remarrying Chun Yuan

Having lived two lives, how could Liu Yuechu be afraid of such a little brat?

"Once we get the official approval, I'll give each of you 10%. You can't just take the money and not do anything. Don't even think about threatening me with mutual destruction. It's you who wanted to get involved in horse breeding, not me. At worst, I'll just close the horse farm. Hiring a security escort agency isn't out of the question."

Pei Chun was speechless. Why was this little woman so stubborn? Luckily, he hadn't married her back then, otherwise he would have been thoroughly tamed in a few days.

"One-tenth is too little, no way." He insisted on getting a little more.

Liu Yuechu: "If I were to just let slip a hint, how many people do you think would come looking for me?"

"...One part, one part, I agree."

Pei Chun didn't want to waste any more time on just saying a few words.

The matter was almost settled, and Liu Yuechu didn't want to stay any longer. She was leaving, and Yuan Cuo naturally followed. "...This is my elder brother's business. I'm just here to offer some advice."

Liu Musheng was stunned, unable to recover for a long time. "How can I do it myself? I know nothing about horse breeds from other countries!"

"Exactly, how did you get your hands on horses from other countries? You need to tell us so we have some idea," Lu Bingyang said, very curious.

"Why don't we get the official approval first and then discuss it?" Yuan Cuo said, then took Liu Yuechu's hand and left.

……

Pei Chun was seething with anger. "He really put on a show of bravado." And he actually succeeded in doing it!

"If this goes through, won't our reputations and dignity be completely transformed?" Lu Bingyang has recently failed in his marriage proposals one after another, all because of his reputation as a playboy.

Pei Chun scratched his head. "No one is allowed to tell anyone about this. Let's do it quietly first. It won't be shameful if it fails." If it succeeds, it will be a sensation, but if it fails and outsiders find out, we'll be scolded for being ridiculous.

The group immediately turned to look at Ye Zinan, who swore to the heavens, "If anyone tells, I'll be a dog."

Lu Bingyang: "You were always..."

Pei Chun didn't have the patience to stay any longer and went to study the official documents after leaving.

The group went home, leaving Liu Musheng waiting.

Liu Musheng scratched his head. "Is this still a business I'm in charge of?" He rushed back, determined to get to the bottom of it from Yuan Cuo!

But Yuan Cuo and Liu Yuechu did not go home.

The two of them went next door to book a private room and ordered their favorite dishes.

Watching the group get into the car and leave from the window, Liu Yuechu finally asked, "My husband is so capable, he actually managed to acquire horse breeds from other countries." Although she knew she had underestimated Yuan Cuo, she hadn't expected that he had already accumulated such resources before leaving the capital.

If he hadn't left the capital to map out the territories in his previous life, he would certainly have been an outstanding figure, not just an ordinary person.

Yuan Cuo ladled some soup for her, saying, "I was just making a suggestion; I haven't figured out how to do it yet."

Liu Yuechu: "???" She spat out her soup!

Yuan Cuo took a handkerchief and wiped her face, saying, "Be careful, it's hot."

"You...you don't even know how to get it? Then this..." Liu Yuechu stammered, staring at him with wide, almond-shaped eyes.

The reason she was able to negotiate with Pei Chun and Lu Bingyang so confidently was because she was 100% certain of Yuan Cuo's words.

If those two managed to obtain the imperial approval but failed to acquire foreign horse breeds, that would be a huge joke.

Yuan Cuo remained calm and ladled another bowl for her. "Don't be nervous, there's always a way."

Liu Yuechu held the soup and looked at him expectantly, clearly not wanting him to swallow the soup unless he said something.

Yuan Cuo rubbed his hands and could only say, "I plan to wait until they bring the approval document before I go to see the Minister of the Court of State Ceremonies. For the sake of Elder Zhuang, he will also grant me a meeting. Next month, the Mongol Kingdom will visit. They have no shortage of rice and grain, but they lack silk and fine goods. I will ask the Minister of the Court of State Ceremonies to introduce me, saying that we are discussing the fur trade. I will take the opportunity to present the Mongol Kingdom with some rare items, and exchanging them for a few horses will not be difficult."

Liu Yuechu felt a sense of relief; at least he had some plans. "What if the Mongols don't agree? Besides, the silk from the official merchants belongs to the Bai family."

"If they don't agree, we'll think of other ways. As long as they come, half of the horses must be left behind," Yuan Cuo reassured them with a smile. Since he had already lured Pei Chun and the others into the trap, they would all work together to find a solution.

The worst-case scenario would be to find a pretext to take away the Mongolian horses, pair them with mares, and then send them back to them... But he couldn't say this to Liu Yuechu, so he didn't speak.

"Is this the Meng Kingdom, and also the Chu and Yan Kingdoms?" Liu Yuechu pressed for details.

“Boss Zhu travels back and forth between Qi and Chu. It wouldn’t be difficult for him to stock up on some good stallions there and mix them into the merchant corps.” Yuan Cuo said very seriously. “I still need to think about Yan. I don’t have any ideas for the time being. In the early stages, we can also make some moves on the horse breeds from Meng and Chu.”

Liu Yuechu's heart finally relaxed completely. "Isn't this a plan? You were just trying to fool me by saying you hadn't thought it through."

"After all, nothing is finalized yet, so how dare I boast to Yue Niang? I only hope that Yue Niang can rest assured that even if I associate with those people, I will not go to brothels or theaters." Yuan Cuo was apprehensive, not knowing why she had suddenly come.

And it was broad daylight, not night...

Liu Yuechu froze, then chuckled, "It was Elder Zhuang who complained to Brother Zhongyao about me. You've been preoccupied with household chores and haven't been able to attend to them, which has delayed your examination."

Yuan Cuo suddenly realized, subconsciously wiped the sweat from his forehead, and couldn't help but laugh at himself, "Don't worry, I can still pass the exam even without listening to lectures."

Liu Yuechu looked at him intently, without saying a word.

Yuan Cuo looked over, then waved his hand to the side, signaling the maids and Hou Lai to go out first.

"My wife, please speak freely." He saw the confusion in her eyes. Now that they were husband and wife, there was nothing that couldn't be said.

"My husband must have planned this for a long time to come up with such a comprehensive plan, but why did he bring Pei Chun along?" Liu Yuechu listened to his eloquent speech, and knew that this was definitely not a spur-of-the-moment decision.

Moreover, Pei Chun is a member of the Crown Prince's faction, but the future ruler will be the Third Prince.

Having been reborn, she naturally knew much about the future, but Yuan Cuo did not. Liu Yuechu felt she should find out his thoughts before making any decisions.

Yuan Cuo was somewhat puzzled, seemingly not expecting Liu Yuechu to ask such a question. "Bringing a few playboys to raise horses for fun will only be a joke to the higher-ups, they won't take it seriously. But if we really find a few ambitious young men, perhaps our Liu family will be the first to die?"

Liu Yuechu blinked, as if it really was true.

She was so caught up in knowing the future that she forgot the most important thing. Whether it was His Majesty, the Crown Prince, or the Third Prince, they all had a keen sense of smell and a desire for control. If they really asked a peer with both literary and martial talents to do this, they would die faster than anyone else.

"My husband has thought things through very well." She smiled sweetly.

Yuan Cuo was overjoyed by the praise, and said, "I am also grateful for my wife's trust in me and for giving me this opportunity."

“You are my husband, so I will naturally give you my full support.” Liu Yuechu admitted that she was not as resourceful as Yuan Cuo.

The two lingered together, and after having dinner at the restaurant, Yuan Cuo wanted to go back with Liu Yuechu, but Liu Yuechu sent him to the Imperial Academy.

If he doesn't show up soon, Chen Zhongyao might come and start cursing again someday.

She returned to the Liu family home and recalled Yuan Cuo's words from earlier that day: "So he wasn't the aloof and indifferent gentleman he seemed. He was ambitious."

At this moment, another ambitious person advised the Third Prince, "The Meng Kingdom will be sending people next month. Your Highness must make sure they leave some warhorses for the use of the Great Qi." Wei Gongming said.