As long as Zhao Huan and Mu Zhaojun don't cause trouble, Zhao Cheng and Yuan Yun's wedding day will proceed smoothly. Yan Chuan and Chang Sui are thousands of miles apart, and Yuan Xiu, feeling sorry for his sister, doesn't allow her and Zhao Cheng to return to Chang Sui according to custom. Instead, Wei You takes his place, allowing Zhao Cheng and Yuan Yun to complete the wedding procedures at the Central Government Office.

Wei You was already a favorite of Yuan Xiu, and his appointment by the emperor as the imperial envoy to escort the bride further enhanced his standing in the eyes of outsiders.

During his time in Yanchuan City, officials and dignitaries flocked to him to curry favor, and even people from the three prefectures of Shangyang, Jingdong, and Jiangyang came to him.

Following Yuan Xiu's instructions, he did not leave immediately. Instead, he made an excuse to stay in Yanchuan City and observe the situation of the Right Prime Minister's residence there.

Zhao Huan was well aware of Wei You's intentions. While everyone else was praising him, he deliberately ignored him and never invited him to the Right Prime Minister's residence for a meal again after the wedding banquet.

After the penicillin was successfully developed, the injuries of the three women were significantly relieved. Only then did Zhao Cheng reveal the conditions that Shi Minghua had to agree to.

"Stay in Yanchuan?" Shi Minghua was surprised by this condition and asked doubtfully, "What do you mean, Young Prime Minister? Do you want me to become a retainer of your Right Prime Minister's residence?"

Zhao Cheng said, "You can understand it that way too. The Right Prime Minister's Office needs you, and the people of Yanchuan also need you."

“But there are many more people in the world who need me!” Shi Minghua took a deep breath and said, “I won’t go back on my promise, but your condition is too harsh. Three years! I can only stay for three years at most!”

Zhao Cheng shook his head, his attitude resolute.

Shi Minghua was furious and said, "Zhao Cheng, I thought you were a person who cared about the world, but it seems I was wrong! You can't be so selfish. My role by your side is too small. Only by traveling can I save more people!"

“Mr. Minghua, you are wrong,” Zhao Cheng said calmly. “Only by staying by my side can you save more people.”

What does that mean?

Zhao Cheng smiled slightly and said, "If you don't stay, how can I teach you to make penicillin? How can you become the inventor of penicillin and save the world?"

Shi Minghua was stunned and stammered, "You...you're going to give me the penicillin formula?"

“I am not a doctor. If I said I made this, would anyone believe me? You are the Divine Physician of Jinghai, so you are the most suitable.”

"This...this..." Although Zhao Cheng had made the second half of the work in front of her, which made Shi Minghua feel Zhao Cheng's trust in her, she never expected that Zhao Cheng would be willing to teach her everything he knew!

“Actually, I’m just a businessman,” Zhao Cheng continued. “You’re thinking about saving more people, and I’m thinking about making more money. As long as you’re willing to cooperate with me, I will give you the formula and provide the manpower and capital for large-scale production, so that penicillin can be passed down.”

"But if you refuse, then I will have to keep this recipe to myself and use it whenever someone in the family gets sick."

“Mr. Minghua, think about it carefully. Even if you are a miracle doctor, your energy is ultimately limited. Even if you work tirelessly, how many people can you save in your lifetime? But now that we have what you consider a miracle drug that can be mass-produced, how many people will you save in your lifetime?”

Shi Minghua could certainly understand the benefits involved, but she was still immersed in the shock.

From a public perspective, cooperating with Zhao Cheng would naturally save countless lives.

Personally, I would become the developer of a miraculous medicine, which would be a great achievement that would be remembered for all time.

Years from now, Shi Minghua's name will surely be on the list of legendary doctors in history!

Shi Minghua's expression relaxed, and Zhao Cheng knew that she had been persuaded.

Zhao Cheng pressed his advantage, saying, "Actually, this matter is very simple. It's not about making you a member of the Right Prime Minister's Office and binding me to him. It's just about cooperating with you. I will provide the funds to help you establish the largest medical clinic in Yanchuan City. I will stay behind the scenes and handle the business matters, while you just need to do your job in the open."

"I've heard from Youxi that you enjoy collecting medicinal herbs and researching new ones. Once our business is up and running, we'll never lack funds again. You can then confidently and boldly develop new medicines while also saving lives. What's not to like?"

"As for your freedom, you don't need to worry about that either. Once our clinic is on the right track, you can travel around as you please; I won't restrict your freedom!"

“Okay, I agree!” Shi Minghua stood up and said solemnly, “But I have one condition!”

"you say."

"My initial intention was to save lives, while your goal was to make money. I can compromise and not stop you from making money, but you cannot profit excessively from our clinic!"

"no problem."

Zhao Cheng smiled slightly, stood up, and extended his hand to Shi Minghua, saying, "You'll know my character after you cooperate with me. I love money, but I acquire it ethically."

Shi Minghua looked at Zhao Cheng's hand and asked in confusion, "What is this?"

"Wishing you a successful collaboration."

"Wishing you... all the best."

Shi Minghua and Zhao Cheng held hands tightly.

...

After they got married, Zhao Huan and Mu Zhaojun stopped urging him, and Zhao Cheng himself felt a great sense of relief.

Whether it's starting a family or establishing a career, both will change a man's mindset.

The difference is that some men only change in that one moment and then continue as before, while others seem to undergo a baptism and become completely different people.

Zhao Cheng was somewhere in between. He felt he was still young and hadn't yet grown tired of this dazzling world. Besides, having transmigrated to this world, he wasn't bound by the constraints of his previous life. How could he not live up to his transmigrator status by having some fun?

But Zhao Cheng's ambition was greatly stimulated.

Prior to this, he had resolved to incorporate Jingdong County, Jiangyang County, and Yunjing County into his commercial empire. Now that he had truly become the emperor's son-in-law, he began to formulate specific plans.

In the underground secret room of the Right Prime Minister's residence, Zhao Cheng piled up mountains of gold and silver while organizing his thoughts.

Currently, the businesses include brothels and clubs, Dongji Trading Company's soaps and cologne, and a bookstore's serialized novels and picture books. Now, penicillin has been developed, and preparations are underway to build a clinic.

Brothels, clubs, and clinics are localized businesses, unlike products such as soap, toilet water, and penicillin, which are more likely to become necessities.

Zhao Cheng unlocked a long-dormant idea and decided to create two more products that were likely to sell well.

With more products, I can gather my current network to start a formal business group. I'll remain the behind-the-scenes boss then, and who I bring into the limelight remains to be seen.

This is Zhao Cheng's dream of a business empire.

As Zhao Cheng was thinking, he had already stacked the last silver brick and suddenly paused for a moment.

Looking at the mountains of gold and silver before him, Zhao Cheng exclaimed in surprise, "Am I already this rich?"

The gold and silver in the dark room, when converted to silver, exceeded ten million taels!

"They have manpower, connections, and capital..."

Zhao Cheng clenched his fists, his eyes gleaming, and said to himself, "Let's get started!!!"