Chapter 29 How to Repay the Palace

ids hesitated.Zhao Qinglan raised her willow brows, her phoenix eyes filled with murderous intent as she rebuked, "What Can't you hear me Or do you want to eavesdrop on my conversation with the Elder...Chapter 29: How to Repay This Palace

Li Chen's words caused a flicker of panic in Liu Si Chun's eyes.

Even a determined strong woman in her twenties, unmarried yet, would instinctively feel alarmed facing Li Chen's suggestive words.

Liu Sichun calmly replied: "Your Highness, I am just an ordinary woman like a willow tree, unworthy of your favor."

Li Chen's palm slid from Liu Sichun's chin, down her neck, and along her shoulder, finally reaching her waist. With a forceful pull of his arm, he brought Liu Sichun close to his chest.

"You're good at business, but do you know what the most important investment a woman makes in her life is"

Before Liu Sicun could answer, Li Chen chimed in, "It's about finding a powerful enough man."

Liu Sichun's eyes flashed a stubborn look, she said: "A woman can live well without relying on men."

"That's true."

Li Chen said calmly, "Compared to ordinary women, you can indeed live well. But I ask you, what will you do if the imperial court or others come to the Liu family to trouble you again next time"

But if you relied on this palace, what kind of scene would it be

Liu Sichun wanted to struggle out of Li Chen's embrace, but Li Chen's arms were tightly wrapped around her waist, making it impossible for her to break free.

Looking at Liu Sicun, who was now dressed in a different outfit, looking just like the powerful businesswoman she was before she crossed over, Li Chen's eyes were full of a desire to conquer. He said: "Besides, your courage is still too small. Domestic salt prices must always be set according to the affordability of the people. Given the current income of the domestic population, salt prices cannot be raised any further. How much money can you make by shipping them away"

“If you dare, this palace can even open the sale of weaponry. You connect several small countries overseas trade routes, transport domestic ironware, weapons, armor, tea, silk, etc., from official roads abroad, and then transport spices, seeds and other specialties back from abroad. Round-trip, that's where the real profit lies.”

Li Chen's words made Liu Sichun forget about struggling.

She widened her eyes and exclaimed, "Really"

Li Chen looked into Liu Sichun's eyes and chuckled softly, "In your eyes, I see ambition."

"Ambition is a good thing. If you have no ambition, you are no different from an ordinary woman."

Li Chen patted Liu Sichun's plump buttocks and said, "These are details for later. Right now, you've barely passed the test set by this palace. This palace will allow you to establish a salt transport route directly from the coastal area to the capital region, and even allow you to acquire a salt mine in the coastal area. In doing so, it won't just be a transportation business, but also a production business. With your Liu family's private salt mine and this one, two mines will be enough to test your depth."

"As for silver, transport five million taels to the East Palace within three days. This palace has use for it, this is the bottom line, no room for negotiation."

Liu Sichun's most important place was suddenly attacked by Li Chen. Before she could feel shame, anger, or even react, she heard Li Chen's words, and for a moment, she was so shocked that she forgot all about how Li Chen had been disrespectful to her.

"Liu's private mine..."

Li Chen interrupted Liu Sichun's words, saying calmly, "Do you really think that you, just a mere merchant, can hide from the Dongchang's spies If not for this palace, your entire Liu family would have been sent to the Dongchang prison long ago."

With a slight smile playing on her lips, Liu Sichun was inwardly ecstatic.

In this way, there was no need to further hide the private mine. Furthermore, the Crown Prince had granted him permission to open a salt mine, which was far better than he had originally expected.

Although the prince wanted to take away five million taels of silver immediately, so what With the salt mine in hand, any amount of silver could be earned back.

Suppressing the excitement and exhilaration in her heart, Liu Sichun took a step back and bowed respectfully, saying: "This woman obeys the Prince's order."

Li Chen looked at Liu Sichun and said with a smile, “This palace has not only brought your Liu family back from the brink of death but also given you a chance to become a red-top merchant. Once successful, the benefits involved need not be elaborated on by this palace. How do you intend to repay this palace”es it for personal gain or to replenish the treasury, the fact remains that he set a bad precedent. If other officials were to follow suit and accept such large sums of money for weddings or funerals,...