Momohime gave an innocent look and even winked at her.
Shen Ning withdrew her gaze and answered in a proper manner: "This humble woman dares not accept such praise. The family business was previously managed entirely by Steward Liang. I only occasionally look at the account books and dare not presume to teach others in front of Your Highness."
"I know that man. I even sent someone to investigate him. He was just a greedy scoundrel. But you did the right thing by getting rid of him."
On the day Shen Ning set up the scheme, Tao Ji was present, so King Zhao naturally knew about it.
Shen Ning couldn't help but glance at her again, but this glance was very cold.
Peach Princess pursed her lips, feeling a chill run down her spine; this time, she couldn't muster any smugness.
King Zhao then said, "The business at Qianjin Workshop is doing well. Although those pearls are small, the ornaments made from them are exquisite. Your ingenious idea is truly amazing."
Shen Ning: "These are just some clever tricks, not worthy of such praise from Your Highness."
“You’re too modest.” King Zhao raised his hand, and Tao Ji handed him a prepared box. King Zhao pushed the box in front of Shen Ning: “Inside are the land deeds for Jinbao Tower and the two buildings next to it. I would like to ask you to help manage them. I will provide the land deeds and the principal, and you will receive 10% of the profits.”
Just as Shen Ning was about to politely refuse, King Zhao said again, "So far, I have only one queen and two concubines. If you can deliver a satisfactory answer, I may take you as my concubine."
This was truly a bolt from the blue, completely stunning Shen Ning and leaving her somewhat composed mind reeling.
What concubine?
She had no idea that she was so popular, with so many people wanting to marry her... as a concubine.
The Prince of Qi's mansion wanted her to be a concubine of the heir apparent, and the Prince of Zhao also wanted her to be a concubine.
This is the nature of royalty and noble families. They want to use you, yet they act superior and think that being given the position of a concubine is already a great favor to you.
At least the Prince Qi's mansion wanted to make Li Kun a concubine because he insisted on marrying a country girl. This Prince Zhao is even more ridiculous. He wants her to help make money and only gives her a concubine position if she can deliver satisfactory results.
If they give you charity, you have to kneel and beg to receive it.
He appears refined and gentle, yet he is full of royal arrogance.
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