"Not at night?"
Mu Zian, who had just recovered from the shock, kept repeating the name.
Indeed, compared to military codenames like "Trapped in the Battlefield," "Five Armies," and "Divine Machine," the term "Special Forces" does seem a bit too straightforward.
"Alright! Let's call it Night Detective."
Looking at Xiao Xiuning, who was standing in the study, curiously looking around at everything, Mu Zian was filled with emotion.
Ten million taels is by no means a small sum, even for a princess.
The fact that Xiao Xiuning was able to take it out so decisively shows how much she trusts herself.
Mu Zian naturally couldn't take advantage of Xiao Xiuning for nothing, so he stepped forward and said.
"Xiuning, I happen to have a business opportunity here. I don't know if you'd be interested."
Xiao Xiuning asked curiously.
"Business?"
Mu Zian nodded, and then told Xiao Xiuning in detail about the distilled spirits.
Although Mu Zian had considered running his own liquor business, he knew it involved too much risk.
Many wine shops in the capital were backed by nobles and officials of the imperial court, and the relationships between them were complex and intertwined.
As a member of the nobility, Mu Zi'an would inevitably offend many people if he monopolized the liquor business, so he would have no choice but to cut himself off from the nobility.
But Xiao Xiuning is different; she represents the royal family.
Mu Zian said confidently.
"Once this distilled spirit is launched, it will definitely sweep the world, and then it will be a business that makes a fortune every day."
After hearing this, Xiao Xiuning pondered for a moment. Based on Mu Zian's few words, she had already concluded that this distilled liquor had great potential.
If this policy were implemented throughout the country and even exported to the northern grasslands, the commercial tax revenue it would generate for the imperial court would be enormous.
"I will contribute my technology and take 50% of the profits, and you can use the remaining 50% as you see fit."
No sooner had Mu Zian finished speaking than Xiao Xiuning, who had been smiling, suddenly spoke up.
"Fifty percent is too much, I can only give you ten percent."
Mu Zian, who was still brainstorming his business plans, was completely stunned.
He was clearly taken aback by Xiao Xiuning's words and subconsciously retorted.
"No, 40%!"
Xiao Xiuning immediately followed up.
"One and a half percent."
Mu Zian was immediately annoyed.
"Thirty percent, otherwise there's no need for cooperation."
Before Mu Zian could react, Xiao Xiuning immediately smiled.
"Okay! Deal!"
It was only at this moment that Mu Zian realized that he had been tricked by Xiao Xiuning.
Before we knew it, we had lost 20% of our profits.
Xiao Xiuning revealed a sly smile.
Seemingly sensing Mu Zian's dissatisfaction, Xiao Xiuning stepped forward.
Instantly, the unique fragrance of a woman wafted over.
Xiao Xiuning explained in a coquettish tone.
"Behind the liquor business of Dali are not only meritorious officials at all levels, but also royal relatives. If distilled liquor is produced, it will surely cut off their source of income."
"So rather than becoming enemies, we should turn hostility into friendship and invite them to join us."
"The imperial court takes the lead in brewing wine, and then they sell it throughout the world through their original trade channels. In this way, it can spread throughout the world at the fastest speed."
"Therefore, the profits from the wine and liquor must be divided into three parts: one part for you, one part for the imperial court, and one part for the cooperating nobles."
Upon hearing this, Mu Zian couldn't help but marvel at Xiao Xiuning's extraordinary business acumen.
"But I doubt these nobles would easily give up the meat they've already got their hands on."
Xiao Xiuning responded calmly upon hearing this.
"If they don't cooperate, then they have no reason to exist."
The domineering aura revealed in his calm and collected words truly caught Mu Zian's attention.
As soon as he finished speaking, Mu Zian suddenly took another step forward.
Xiao Xiuning was startled and instinctively wanted to take a step back, but Mu Zian grabbed her slender waist.
As a princess of high status, when had she ever been treated so rudely?
At this moment, their eyes met, and Xiao Xiuning could almost feel Mu Zian's burning breath.
For a moment, my whole body felt numb and I couldn't muster any strength.
A wicked smile crept onto Mu Zi'an's lips.
"Your Highness, you wiped out 20% of my profits with just a few words. So how are you going to repay me?"
Xiao Xiuning turned her head to the side, gently biting her teeth, the blush on her cheeks resembling a blooming peach blossom.
"What do you want? Father has already given me all my people."
Xiao Xiuning's voice was barely audible, but the shyness in her words was impossible to hide.
For a moment, Mu Zian felt restless, and an unnamed fire surged into his heart.
He wished he could devour Xiao Xiuning right now.
However, at that very moment, Liu Rushi pushed open the door to the study.
Looking at this familiar scene before her, Liu Rushi remained calm and composed.
After putting down his teacup, he turned around and closed the door in one swift motion.
The two people left alone in the study looked at each other in bewilderment.
Xiao Xiuning immediately realized what was happening and broke free from Mu Zi'an's embrace.
The blush on her face was like that of a ripe apple.
Mu Zi'an scratched his head somewhat awkwardly, after all, women in ancient times were still quite feudal.
Men and women should not have physical contact, and even if they are engaged, they must abide by the rules of etiquette, let alone women of the royal family.
Just as Mu Zi'an was about to apologize, Xiao Xiuning suddenly leaned close to Mu Zi'an's ear and whispered something.
"Two people wouldn't be a problem either..."
Mu Zian stood there stunned, while Xiao Xiuning, with her head down, was as hot as a boiling kettle.
Without waiting for Mu Zian to react, he immediately turned around and fled.
By the time Mu Zian came to his senses, Xiao Xiuning had already disappeared.
Only a faint fragrance remains in the air.
Liu Rushi, who hadn't gone far from the courtyard, looked at Xiao Xiuning's hasty retreat with some confusion.
Standing at the door, Mu Zian looked at Liu Rushi and suddenly seemed to understand something. A smile appeared on his lips, and he murmured to himself.
"Two people?"
As it turns out, when a bull is good or powerful enough, principles are not that important.
......
Half a month passed quietly.
The imperial examinations for this year in Dali have arrived as scheduled.
Mu Zi'an, one of the invigilators, arrived at the examination venue accompanied by Zhao Yun and Jia Xu.
This imperial examination was divided into the North and South Academies according to plan.
Every student who passed by Mu Zi'an would stop and bow to him, which Mu Zi'an accepted with composure.
However, a piece of news that came much later surprised Mu Zian.
The Pei family actually missed the exam!
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