Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
After bidding farewell to Governor Li, Su Bin shared the details of his meeting with Qin Zhenzhen.
Qin Zhenzhen chuckled, âMoney truly wields incredible influence!â
She had always understood the power that wealth held.
Realizing he couldnât ascend to high political ranks, Su Bin cleverly focused on accumulating wealth. However, making money required strategy, and Su Binâs strategic mind complemented Qin Zhenzhenâs lack of scheming and courage.
While seeking favors from the Public House was akin to asking a tiger for its skin, Su Bin navigated it skillfully.
âYouâre truly audacious,â Qin Zhenzhen remarked.
Su Bin smiled, âKnow yourself and your enemy, and you will win every battle.â
âAll thanks to the intelligence from the Dragon Phoenix Hall. If the Public House aims to change dynasties and govern the world, theyâll undoubtedly require significant funds. My wifeâs proficiency in wealth accumulation is evident to all and irreplaceable.â
âItâs only natural for the Public House to choose us. I am confident in making this request now. Moreover, it will help alleviate the Public Houseâs suspicion of us.â
âWe must maintain the appearance of ordinary individuals. People perish for wealth, and birds fall for food.â
This approach would prevent the Public House from suspecting any alliance with the Third Prince.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Qin Zhenzhen responded earnestly, âIn this world, everyone loves money.
Besides, we donât aspire to be saints.â
Marking all businesses under her name with a distinctive logo would provide an additional layer of protection.
This could be deemed the ancient equivalent of a name tag.
It was indeed a name tag.
Qin Zhenzhen was well aware of the lucrative prospects associated with wearing such a logo.
Su Bin couldnât help but feel a bit proud.
âBarring any unforeseen circumstances, the new emperor will undoubtedly dispatch representatives.â
âJust like the Public House, they are in need of significant funds.â
Qin Zhenzhen had pondered this as well. âAre you considering agreeing to them as well?â
Su Bin nodded. âWhether itâs the new emperor or the Empress Dowager, we have no other option but to agree.â
Refusing would undoubtedly pose risks. While the new emperorâs foundation was currently shaky, the Public House could potentially suppress him. However, the Empress Dowager wielded substantial influence.
It wasnât particularly alarming to incur the new emperorâs displeasure, but crossing the Empress Dowager could lead to catastrophic consequences. The Public House could manipulate the new emperor, but the Empress Dowager and others were beyond their control.
Although Su Bin had devised a contingency plan, he preferred not to sever ties with the royal family unless absolutely necessary.
Su Bin elucidated his reasoning to Qin Zhenzhen.
âIf the new emperor and others follow the Public Houseâs example and covet our wealth, weâll make a similar request.â
âMoreover, I will inform the Public House of this development, signaling our inevitable compliance with the new emperor. This way, we wonât expose ourselves, and it will also mitigate the Public Houseâs suspicions against usâa double benefit.
âIâll handle them appropriately based on the intelligence gathered by the
Dragon Phoenix Hall.â
âWith my strategic acumen, I wonât make any missteps.â
Qin Zhenzhen chuckled. âI understand! Itâs called building a bridge openly and secretly constructing a warehouse.â
Cloaking their actions as a means of generating wealth for both the Public House and the new emperor, they conveniently opened doors. In reality, these maneuvers served as covert support for the Third Prince.
Su Bin quickly grasped the essence. âCarrying out actions both overtly and covertly?â
âWife, is this another reference from that book?â
Qin Zhenzhen smiled and elucidated, âThis originates from stage lyrics.â
She felt compelled to share this story with Su Bin..