Chapter 1105 - 1102: The Candidate for Cooperation

Chapter 1105: Chapter 1102: The Candidate for Cooperation

After all, since the master lost his memory, his affection for the lady must not be deep. His sudden inquiry into matters of the official circle probably won’t receive a firm answer from the master, but will instead let him, an outsider, witness the joke.

It was also because Ye Muyu’s attitude was too natural, Tang Dongfeng didn’t expect it, and didn’t even have time to get up and leave.

Upon hearing this, Chu Heng said, “Do you have a choice?”

“Indeed, there are two, one is the Elder Princess’ Mansion and the other is the Marquis of Huainan.” Ye Muyu poured him a cup of hot tea and personally handed it to him, “Does the master have any recommendations for the candidate?”

She smiled and blinked her eyes, her long lashes fluttering slightly, adding a touch of vivacity.

“Choose the Emperor,” Chu Heng’s statement was startling and he wore hardly any expression on his face.

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Tang Dongfeng looked at him in shock and, after coming to his senses, pondered carefully.

“Can we do business with the Emperor?” Ye Muyu was genuinely surprised; she had thought about this initially, but she wasn’t sure if it was feasible. In her opinion, it was better to choose the richest and noblest in the court, so there would be no worries for the future.

Chu Heng nodded, “If it were normal times, of course not, but managing water disasters is a major issue, and the court needs to spend more silver on it. The Ministry of Revenue may not have enough to contribute, and when the Emperor wants to continue this cause, he’ll have to open the treasury, at least, there has to be such a gesture.”

“Thus, the treasury would easily be emptied. Besides, since we sell rouge at a high price to various nobles, the Emperor would certainly be pleased to make money from these nobles.” Chu Heng put down his teacup and spoke calmly.

Tang Dongfeng’s eyes lit up, his hand clapped together, “Right, I’ve never had the chance to meet His Majesty, so I never dared to think about doing business with him.”

“Our cream cannot be replicated by anyone else; we can sell it for at least a decade. Once the scale grows, the amount of silver we make will be no small number. Even more, since it’s the Emperor supporting us behind the scenes, those nobles would have to show support and buy even more. Plus, the quality is inherently good, so we really don’t have to worry about business.”

“Only…” Ye Muyu hesitated somewhat, “If we do business with the Emperor, how much of a share should we give him? Honestly, if the Emperor knows how much silver our rouge can make, he might be tempted. Once he clearly knows how much silver we make, I fear that the more we earn, the more money we make once it reaches a certain level, the other party might also harbor misgivings.”

“Over time, it may even bring disaster.”

“So, we can only take a fixed monthly allowance,” Chu Heng looked at Ye Muyu, “Ah Yu, this way, we can preserve the rouge instructions and also gain the Emperor’s protection; but indeed, the profit won’t be much. You…”

Ye Muyu saw the hesitation in his eyes and knew what he was thinking. She smiled and said, “I’m selling this rouge to make money, sure, but as long as it’s enough, that’s all that matters. I’m not greedy.”

“I understand what you’re saying; this is the best way. We’ll take a fixed three thousand taels each month, which could be used for charity or to buy land; that is enough.”

“Besides, we don’t rely solely on this rouge shop to make money; just the produce from our own manor is enough for us to live without worry.”

“Moreover, this way, we are actually taking advantage. If the Emperor agrees to cooperate with us, from the outside, Ah Heng, you will appear as part of the Neutral Faction, and also favored by the Emperor. Your career in the official circle will only become smoother in the future.”