"Zhao Xuanji's eyes flashed.Duke Wen is one of the most powerful princes in the current court, and also the younger brother of the current Emperor Taixing. He was extremely favored by the late emperor...Chapter 449: A Storm Brews

"First, we should probe public reaction through the Liu family. Then, whether by coercion or inducement, we should force them to plant a certain area."

I don't expect sweet potatoes to be accepted by everyone right away, it takes time after all. But if the common people see how much sweet potatoes yield and how well they work, they won't need the court to tell them anything, they will start planting sweet potatoes crazily on their own.

Su Jinpa suddenly said, “First it was salt transport, now it’s sweet potatoes. Both are things that directly affect the livelihood of the common people. You've entrusted them all to Liu Sichun, a woman Are you sure about this”

Li Chen said without hesitation, "Of course, it's impossible to fully trust them. Merchants are profit-driven, and this is a human weakness that can be exploited, but it's also a flaw. Right now, they are still useful, but you have reminded me that we should also lay the groundwork for countermeasures in advance."

Li Chen only realized after he spoke that Su Jinpa hadn't been talking about the Liu family before, but about Liu Sichun.

He turned his head to look at Su Jinpa, a half-smile playing on his lips: "Is there a difference between Liu Sichun and the Liu family"

Su Jinpa shifted uncomfortably and let out a cold snort. "Whether there's a difference, Your Highness knows best in your own heart."

"Don't worry."

Li Chen said, reaching out to pull Su Jinpa into his arms, ignoring her struggles, and saying, "The position of the principal wife is yours, no one can take it away."

Su Jinpa was caught off guard, letting Li Chen take a big advantage. Startled, she instinctively began to struggle and resist until she heard Li Chen's words, blushing and angrily saying: "What is the main wife and concubine, I don't bother with you!"

"At least you didn't say that 'that devil is going to marry you,' good job, you've made some progress." Li Chen laughed loudly.

Su Jinpa bit her lip, looking at the domineering man who held her in his arms. She struggled subconsciously, but found she couldn't escape.

"You, you speak softly, there are so many people outside, if this gets out how will I live"

Li Chen nodded and said, "Not bad, you have a point."

Just as Su Jin was relieved and pleasantly surprised that Li Chen was being so reasonable today, she heard him speak to the outside of the carriage: "Everyone, leave ten paces from the carriage. Anyone who trespasses will be killed."

Outside, the Three Treasures responded respectfully with a sound, and there was a faint and hurried sound of footsteps.

Su Jinpa was held in Li Chen's arms, looking utterly dejected.

The carriage swayed gently, making its way unhurriedly toward the capital.

Meanwhile, what happened in Weihaiwei had been relayed by various spies and reached the capital before Li Chen.

It's proven that the Dongchang was among the best intelligence agencies in the world, but that doesn't mean others weren't equally skilled.

In a short span of time, news about Zheng Bao Rong's imminent promotion to the position of Capital City Magistrate and Jing Zhi Xian Sheng's agreement to enter the capital as an official, spread like two bombshells. The ripples stirred in the capital by the events at the Ministry of Punishment were instantly replaced with massive waves of astonishment.

Bang!

With a sharp, tinkling sound of porcelain shattering, Zhao Xuanji's teacup was smashed to pieces in his hand.

The scalding tea spilled onto the ground, the dark yellow leaves still steaming, and tiny droplets of the tea clung to Zhao Xuanji's immaculate boots, yet he seemed oblivious.

Still holding the teacup lid in his hand, Zhao Xuanji calmly placed it on the table before lifting his head to look at the messenger standing before him. He asked, "Accurate"u are professionals at this. I only have one request: 70% of the pure profit goes to the Ministry of Households."Liu Sichun said without hesitation, "This is already a great favor to the Liu family. T...