"I've been wearing your beloved design for half a month now, but I always secretly take it off before going to bed every day."

Zhao Cheng understood; it was Wu Sisi.

However, since Yuan Yun said that Wu Sisi designed it, it means that Wu Sisi did not tell her everything.

Yuan Yun pulled her coat closed and said, "You're not going to tell me because you don't intend to let me help? The upper-class ladies of Yanchuan City have all worn them and said they were good. I also sent some into the palace and am waiting for feedback from the nobles."

Zhao Cheng's eyes widened in surprise. "Wife, you...you...you..."

"Don't be so moved yet. Is there anything else I don't know? Keep telling me!"

"And there's a clinic!"

Zhao Cheng immediately replied, "Minghua Medical Clinic is a joint venture between me and Shi Minghua!"

Yuan Yun nodded, not finding it surprising.

Zhao Cheng knew he couldn't hide the clinic's affairs forever; with so many businesses hidden, Yuan Yun would be on her guard. Since Park Yoo-hee was the clinic's manager and took Dou Dou there every day, Yuan Yun could easily guess that the clinic was connected to him.

But Zhao Cheng didn't intend to mention penicillin; there was no need.

Once the clinic gains a better reputation and penicillin becomes more valued, I should be able to work things out with Yuan Yun by then.

"Anything else?"

"Immortal Wine".

"Those scholars in the study are all your people. I certainly don't believe they say the Immortal Wine was brewed by the Wine Immortal. So, you summoned them to the Red Sleeve Pavilion today to discuss something important, right?"

Yuan Yun thought for a moment and said, "The Immortal Wine hasn't been sold to the public yet. Are you discussing something related to the wine?"

Zhao Cheng nodded and said, "We have established a chamber of commerce and plan to use the Immortal Wine to create momentum."

“The Chamber of Commerce…” Yuan Yun slowly stood up, paced around the room a few times, and asked, “Who is the official person in charge of the Chamber of Commerce?”

"Let me guess." Just as Zhao Cheng was about to answer, Yuan Yun interrupted him.

“The Marquis of Qingdong is already the Minister of Revenue, in charge of Jingguo’s economy, so Xu An is not suitable. Li Dai has an official position and is also Father’s student, so he is not suitable either. Park Wudi just followed you back to Yanchuan and is not familiar with the business, so it cannot be him. Li Guanyu… seems to be good at bragging, but he doesn’t have any real ability.”

Yuan Yun paced back and forth and said, "Xiao Luomu, Dong Shier, Zheng Hongxiu, Wu Sisi, and one more person I don't recognize. I guess the person in charge is among these five."

"That must be Xiao Luomu, right?"

“You guessed right!” Zhao Cheng nodded.

Yuan Yun pondered for a moment and said, "Xiao Luomu is indeed the most suitable. He has the backing of the Xiao family, whose members have been merchants for generations and have no official positions. If he steps forward, he can better conceal you and also win over the public."

Yuan Yun then asked, "So how did you arrange things for Wu Sisi?"

Zhao Cheng said, "The Chamber of Commerce will expand in the future, and I plan to have Sisi go to Jiangyang County to take charge on her own."

"And now?"

"Continue to help Dong Shier manage the business."

"This arrangement is inappropriate; it's a waste of Sisi's materials!"

"Huh?" Zhao Cheng was stunned.

He still couldn't figure out why Yuan Yun had a relationship with Wu Sisi.

Sisi...

They called each other quite intimately!

Yuan Yun glanced at Zhao Cheng and said, "Since you want Sisi to take on important responsibilities in the future, the most important thing for her to do now is to study and stay by the side of someone who can take on important responsibilities to learn!"

Yuan Yun opened Zhao Cheng's mind, and he felt he understood something. He quickly and humbly asked, "Ah Yun, what are your thoughts?"

"You should let her stay by Xiao Luomu's side, either as his assistant or as his maid, just like Donghua followed you."

Yuan Yun explained in detail: "When Xiao Luomu becomes chairman, his first task will definitely be to balance the interests of the Chamber of Commerce and the Xiao family. He will then formulate a series of strategies based on the situation and deal with some unexpected situations. At this time, Sisi can learn the most practical experience by his side. If Sisi really goes to Jiangyang County to take charge in the future, she can put what she has learned into practice."

Zhao Cheng suddenly realized, "That's right... How come I didn't think of that!"

"With so many things on your mind, how can you possibly consider every aspect of a problem? This problem is actually quite simple; you should be able to figure it out when you see Donghua. With Donghua's abilities, I estimate that within two years, she will be able to stand on her own."

“That’s true!” Zhao Cheng agreed. In the years when she had no one to rely on, Dong Hua was her best assistant, even more important than Dong Shier.

These are the reserve talents I personally cultivated!

Yuan Yun stood still, her brows furrowed, as if she were deep in thought.

"Taking over Jiangyang County won't be a matter of a day or two. Let Sisi learn from Xiao Luomu; there's enough time. As for Dongji Trading Company, have Donghua help Dong Shier manage it. Let Xiaqi and Qiushu handle the daily affairs; those two girls are too playful and need some pressure."

Seeing Yuan Yun's focused expression, Zhao Cheng snapped out of his reverie, walked up to her, and said wistfully, "Ah Yun, you... you really care about me!"

"Nonsense, I'm your wife. If I don't think about you, who else should I think about?"

"I……"

“I know what you’re thinking, and I know why you’re keeping these things from me.”

Yuan Yun sighed, sat down in the chair, and said, "Back then, I was sorry to Father. My brother and I owe the Zhao family a huge favor. But I never expected that my brother would hold such a grudge against Father."

Zhao Cheng stood there, stunned, truly moved.

Yuan Yun continued, "My brother... grew up in that kind of environment, so he's suspicious and insecure. There's nothing we can do about it. I agree with your approach—keeping a low profile, hiding it, and not letting him know is the right thing to do. If he knew how much progress and ability Zhao Huan's son has made, he wouldn't have let you grow up."

Zhao Cheng asked, "Would you help me keep it a secret?"

Yuan Yun raised her head and smiled at Zhao Cheng, revealing her teeth.

"Of course, I will protect my husband!"

Zhao Cheng was shocked. Many years later, he still remembered Yuan Yun's smile.

With his blood warmed, Zhao Cheng no longer had any reservations.

He walked over, squatted down in front of Yuan Yun, and tightly grasped her hand.

Yuan Yun grasped his hand in return and smiled, "We've said it before, if we become rich and powerful, let's not forget each other."

"Yes!" Zhao Cheng nodded heavily.

"Don't hide anything from me from now on. I will use all my abilities to take care of this family with you."

"Ah Yun, thank you."

Yuan Yun nodded and said, "Then... is there any other business you haven't told me about?"

"It's really gone!"

Zhao Cheng quickly composed himself, thinking that if he continued, he would reveal that his father had hidden a thousand soldiers in Lingshan and was also mining iron ore without permission!

That's the old man's business; it has nothing to do with me.

You're asking about my business, not the old man's!

"Acheng, I've already given you my opinion, which puts your mind at ease. But I only have one last question for you, and I hope you can give me the same reassurance."

"you say."

Yuan Yun was silent for a moment, then said with a serious expression, "Will our father rebel?"

Zhao Cheng's hair stood on end!