The reason why Li Yan wanted to marry Shangguan Mingyue was that in addition to coveting her beauty, more importantly, he took a fancy to the terrifying financial resources of Shengyu Commercial Bank.

After the demise of the Silver Ring Chamber of Commerce, the vacant market share was quickly divided by the rest of the major chambers of commerce, as the most familiar old rival, Shengyu Commercial Bank in a very short period of time to seize nearly sixty percent of the business of the Silver Ring, becoming the biggest beneficiary.

Coupled with the hot sale of "Sai Shenxian" and the rise of the elixir business, although Shengyu Commercial Bank at this time nominally ranked second in the big Qian, in fact, it had surpassed the Jingdong Chamber of Commerce and ranked first in the empire in terms of scale.

Even if Shang Jia did not have a high status in this world where cultivators were rampant, it could not stop people from loving wealth.

Especially for Li Yan, whose position as the prince is threatened, if he can get the support of Shengyu Commercial Bank, the significance is absolutely extraordinary.

Therefore, pulling Shangguan Tong to his side is a key step for him to consolidate the position of the East Palace.

In his opinion, although Shangguan Mingyue is good, she is only the daughter of a businessman after all, and his dignified prince deigned to come to ask for marriage, which is already enough face, and Shangguan Tong has no reason to disappoint it.

However, unexpectedly, Shangguan Tong did not take the usual path and would actually ask for his daughter's opinion, and Shangguan Mingyue's seemingly unintentional sentence raised a key issue.

"This ...... Bright Moon Girl. The expression on Li Yan's face was slightly unnatural, "Lone is the prince of the Great Qian, the prince of the empire, naturally it is impossible to marry only one concubine." ”

He got married early, and the relationship between him and the crown princess was stable, and he had no idea of letting Shangguan Mingyue replace him.

However, at this time, it was the time to ask for Shengyu Commercial Bank, if he bluntly said that he wanted to include the eldest lady of the Shangguan family as a side room, and his face was a little unbearable, Li Yan suddenly fell into a dilemma.

"Your Highness is right. Shangguan Mingyue chuckled, didn't hold on to the question, and instead asked, "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has a noble status, Mingyue was born in a merchant family, how can he climb high?"

Miss Mingyue smiled. Li Yan hurriedly said, "The Shangguan family is loyal and patriotic, and when the empire is in danger, he has stepped forward and made outstanding contributions, how can he be compared to ordinary businessmen?"

He thought that he had elevated the status of the Shangguan family, but unexpectedly, his words still revealed his contempt for businessmen.

Shangguan Mingyue frowned slightly, and quickly stretched out: "Your Highness, Mingyue has followed her father to manage the business of the firm since she was a child, and she loves the way of doing business, if she marries you, I wonder if you can continue to work in the firm?"

"This ......" Li Yan said vaguely, "After a woman gets married, she naturally doesn't have to work outside, and Miss Mingyue doesn't lack this salary, wouldn't it be good to stay comfortably in the East Palace?"

He is a very good-looking person, marrying a merchant girl, he has made a great determination, how can he tolerate his concubine showing up and doing business abroad?

"I see, it's a pity that business is already an inseparable part of Mingyue's life. Shangguan Mingyue said with a smile, "It seems that I am not suitable for the life of the East Palace, and His Royal Highness's kindness, Mingyue can only understand it." ”

Li Yan never expected that he would be rejected by Shangguan Mingyue, and his face turned pale in an instant, and he was so angry that he couldn't even speak.

"Yue'er, have you figured it out?" Shangguan Tong didn't seem surprised, but just asked with a pleasant face, "This is His Royal Highness the Prince, the future lord of the Great Cadres, isn't it just any girl who has this honor?"

"Daddy, my daughter thinks very clearly. Shangguan Mingyue replied categorically, "Even if you get married in the future, you will continue to take care of the affairs of the business house, even if you marry a flat-headed commoner, it is better than staying at home all day and doing nothing, being a bird in a cage, and hoping that your father will be successful." ”

Speaking of the four words "flat-headed people", a smiling face suddenly appeared in front of her eyes, and she couldn't help but blush slightly, and quickly shook her head, wanting to expel this shadow from her head.

"Daddy once promised you that he would never interfere with your choice of your other half. Shangguan Tong nodded and said, "Since you have made up your mind, although I feel that it is a pity, I have no choice but to do so." ”

"Your Highness's kindness, the little girl may not be blessed, these dowries, please take them back. He pointed to the gifts all over the ground, and said to Li Yan apologetically, "In order to apologize, I will prepare a thin gift and send it to the East Palace later." ”

"It's lonely who doesn't have this blessing. Li Yan barely squeezed out a smile that was more ugly than crying, "Since Miss Mingyue is unwilling, Lone will not stay longer, two, farewell!"

With that, he waved his sleeves, turned around and walked out of the door, no longer caring about any demeanor.

The attendants around him did not receive instructions, and they did not know whether to carry the gift back, and they hesitated and embarrassed for a while.

"Let's go back first. Shangguan Tong said understandingly, "I will send someone to send these gifts back to the East Palace." ”

"Thank you, Master Shangguan. The attendant at the head breathed a sigh of relief, with a look of gratitude in his eyes, hugged his fists, and turned to chase after Li Yan.

Li Yan was annoyed in his heart, and his steps became bigger and bigger, and he soon came to the main gate of the firm.

Just as he was about to cross the threshold, a young woman suddenly walked in, instantly attracting his attention.

The woman is about to spend her years of life, born with willow eyebrows and phoenix eyes, a cherry nose and a cherry mouth, her black hair is coiled high, and she is dressed in a crimson sleeveless outfit that sets off the hot figure to the fullest, revealing snow-white fragrant shoulders and slender legs, and a long sword hanging on her back, adding a bit of ability to the original soft temperament, and she is actually a rare and stunning beauty.

The appearance of this woman in a strong suit may be slightly inferior to Shangguan Mingyue, but she has a more mature and charming charm, as well as an atmosphere of rivers and lakes that is extremely rare in the women of the imperial capital.

The moment he saw the woman in the power suit, Li Yan's heart beat violently.

As the crown prince, there is naturally no shortage of beauties around him, however, including Shangguan Mingyue, no one can be as strongly attracted to him as the woman in front of him.

When the woman saw Li Yan coming towards her, she smiled gently, turned sideways very politely, and let him go first.

Li Yan was stunned, then showed a look of satisfaction, puffed up his chest, and stepped out of the door with his head held high.

"Inquire about this girl. Just as he was about to step into the carriage, he suddenly turned his head to the attendant beside him and ordered, "Fang's name, age, origin, family background, the more detailed the better, come back as soon as possible." ”

"Yes. The squire took the order and departed.

"Shengyu Commercial Bank, very good. The moment he sat in the carriage, a hint of coldness flashed in Li Yan's eyes, "One day, you will obediently come to beg for orphans." ”

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"Sister Zhu, why do you have time to come here today?"

Seeing Thirteen Niang, Shangguan Mingyue stepped forward quickly, took her arm and greeted her affectionately.

"The goods that Sister Shangguan asked for have been delivered. Thirteen Niang smiled and said, "Come and see you by the way." ”

"Now is the period of expansion of commercial banks, and there is a serious shortage of manpower. Shangguan Mingyue's face was happy, "The Liangshan brothers are willing to help transport the goods, which really solves the urgent need, and the little sister is grateful." ”

"What my sister said, we don't work in vain. Thirteen Niang shook her head and said, "My brothers are numerous, and they are already struggling to make a living, and my sister is willing to find me to transport goods for a fee, but it has temporarily solved the problem of eating for the brothers, and I should thank you." ”

"In the general delivery team, the earth wheel master is already a great existence, and the group of brothers under my sister alone has more than 100 earth wheel cultivators, and there is also a sky wheel master, and the asking price is so low. Shangguan Mingyue said with a smile, "Where can I find such a high-quality freight team?"

"I talked to Zhong Wen earlier and said, if I can get the emperor's forgiveness, how should my brothers be settled. Thirteen Niang said thoughtfully, "He also proposed that the brothers in Liangshan have a good cultivation and can endure hardships, so they can set up a team that specializes in delivering goods for people, first make a name for themselves in the imperial capital, and then establish sites in Yunjin Province and even other provinces in the future, and extend the business scope to the entire Daqian." ”

"Oh?" Shangguan Mingyue heard this, her brain was running rapidly, and she seemed to have faintly grasped some business opportunities, "What else did he say?"

"He said that this delivery industry must be linked to your major chambers of commerce, and only when the business of the chamber of commerce grows bigger and bigger, can we follow and drink soup. Thirteen Niang recalled, "But listening to him, it seems that he is quite optimistic about the prospects of several chambers of commerce such as Shengyu, Jingdong and Tianmao, and also suggests that I set up a line with you as soon as possible, and it is best to buy a piece of land in the imperial capital and build the headquarters first." ”

"He's got a vision. When Shangguan Mingyue heard this, a faint smile flashed in her beautiful eyes, "Now that several major commercial houses are seizing the opportunity to expand aggressively, if my sister really sets up such a transportation team, it is indeed promising, if there is any difficulty in capital turnover, my little sister is willing to invest in one or two." ”

If you want to engage in this trade, the foot strength that the brothers have developed in the mountains really has some advantages. Thirteen Niang seemed to be quite moved, but she showed a hint of worry, "It's just that the emperor's attitude is not yet clear, and I don't dare to make these moves in a big way." ”

"Sister, don't worry, this border battle, Brother Liangshan has made great achievements. Shangguan Mingyue comforted, "Your Majesty is a benevolent monarch today, and he will definitely not grasp Song Hai's matter." ”

"I hope so. "Although Thirteen Niang is very intelligent, after all, she was born in the mountains, and she doesn't know much about the imperial capital, so it is always difficult to let go of her worries.

"Instead of worrying about these things that you can't control. Shangguan Mingyue's words changed, "Sister, it's better to think of a name for this transportation team first, if it is still under the banner of 'Liangshan heroes', many guests are afraid that they will not dare to come to the door." ”

That's true. Thirteen Niang agreed, "Speaking of this, Zhong Wen thought of a name for me, called 'Shunfeng Express', I don't know what my sister thinks?"

"What a beautiful girl. ”

Jian Qing frowned at Liu Qiqi, the red-clothed girl with bright eyes and bright teeth in front of her, and her eyebrows were picturesque, and she first had a little love and pity in her heart, and couldn't help but praise it loudly.

"Who are you?"

As soon as Jian Yicheng, Jian Qingmei and Jian Jue entered the room, Liu Qiqi's pretty face instantly showed a look of vigilance, and his right hand subconsciously held the hilt of the sword at his waist.

"Senior brother, is this what you call 'voluntary apprenticeship'?" Looking at the unconcealable hostility in Liu Qiqi's eyes, Jian Qingmei glared at Jian Yicheng fiercely.

Jian Yicheng's old face flushed, and he just smiled awkwardly, not daring to look at Jian Qing's eyebrows at all.

"Miss Liu, this time it's all from our Heavenly Sword Villa. Jian looked at Liu Qiqi, who was haggard, and said distressedly, "I have wronged you." ”

Although Jian Qingmei and Jian Yicheng are senior brothers and sisters, there is a lot of age difference, and their cultivation is profound, and from the outside, they are only in their forties.

Coupled with her beautiful appearance, gentle temper, and soft words of relief, the hostility in Liu Qiqi's eyes unconsciously faded a little.

"Senior brother, are you here, or am I coming?" Jian frowned and turned his head to look at Jian Yicheng Dao.

"Do you really want to tell her?" Jian Yicheng hesitated, hesitating.

"Aren't you going to hide it for the rest of your life?"

"Hey. When Jian Yicheng thought of what he had done, he felt a great headache, and he wanted to speak, but he didn't know how to speak.

Just as he was struggling, a loud voice suddenly came from outside the door: "Old ghost, I heard that you snatched a female apprentice from outside and killed the master?

After that, the man laughed, and seemed to be very proud of the mockery of Sword Yicheng.

Hearing this, Liu Qiqi's face turned white.