I traveled back to ancient times, but I was able to lie down and relax.

Prince Li's Mansion.

Prince Li was discussing matters with his advisors.

"Have any new figures emerged in the capital recently?" Prince Li asked casually, sipping his tea.

“Your Highness, there is indeed such a person,” one of the advisors replied respectfully.

"Oh, tell me about it."

"He is the third-ranked scholar in this year's imperial examination."

"Oh, I thought you were going to say something," another person jumped out as soon as he finished speaking.

"Haven't we already investigated him? He's just someone from a remote mountain village with no background whatsoever. He's just a bit learned and lucky enough to be chosen as the third-ranked scholar by His Majesty. He's nothing special. If he were the top scholar, His Highness would definitely think highly of him."

Prince Li was also somewhat displeased, but when the topic of the top scholar came up, he asked, "How was your contact with that top scholar?"

Someone replied, "Your Highness, this year's top scholar is very astute and has already agreed to join your ranks."

"Good." Prince Li nodded in satisfaction.

The person who spoke earlier, fearing the topic would be steered off course, quickly explained, "Your Highness, you may not know this, but this third-ranked scholar also has a younger sister who is a business prodigy. Those supermarkets that have been opening in various places in recent years were first started by her."

"Not only that, General Dingyuan, who is currently enjoying great popularity, is pursuing this woman."

"Oh, is that so?" Prince Li finally showed some interest.

Before he could finish speaking, the person who had spoken earlier interrupted, "But what about that Doraemon Supermarket? I've heard of it. In recent years, it started in Qingzhou and has gradually spread all over the country. Its daily profits are not to be underestimated. Is there a woman behind it?"

"Your Highness, I think that the third-ranked scholar is handsome, and his sister is probably quite remarkable as well. Why not marry her as a concubine? Then all the wealth she possesses will be yours."

Upon hearing this, Prince Li actually stroked his chin and began to ponder.

If Liu Nanjia knew what these two were up to, she would probably be so disgusted she would throw up, and she would probably slap them a few times on the spot to vent her anger.

"Your Highness, you mustn't!" The advisor who had been more rational earlier quickly dissuaded them, fearing that the two were indeed plotting something.

His tone became somewhat urgent, and after receiving a cold look from Prince Li, he quickly changed his words: "Your Highness, this matter is not appropriate. As far as I know, that supermarket is not owned by that woman alone, but is jointly owned by several families, including the Cao family and the Ge family."

"Besides, she is just a merchant's daughter, of lowly status, with no family support and only some money. How could she be worthy of Your Highness?"

"Furthermore, General Dingyuan is already entangled with this woman. If Your Highness intervenes, you will not only offend General Dingyuan, but it will also be detrimental to your reputation."

This explanation finally dissuaded Prince Li from his idea.

"Then why did you bring up these people?"

“Your Highness, if it were just Liu Yanxi, the third-ranked scholar, it would indeed be insufficient for Your Highness to win him over. However, given his current relationship with General Dingyuan, if Your Highness were to bring him over, his sister and General Dingyuan would both side with Your Highness. With one being a scholar, one a warrior, and one a merchant, that would be a considerable asset.”

“That makes sense. Then I’ll leave this matter to you.” Prince Li agreed.

"Yes."

After this brief meeting, the advisor who had interrupted several times and given the terrible idea of ​​having Prince Li marry Liu Nanjia disappeared without a trace.

The people in the Prince Li's mansion either didn't care or were used to it.

In the following days, Liu Yanxi received invitations from several colleagues, including this year's top scorer.