Chapter 106 Money or life

"Qingqing, I already know I was wrong. You can tell me directly if you are dissatisfied or unhappy. As for you saying that you want to calm down, I will give you time. Eight days is enough. We are husband and wife. We will be together for decades in the future. I hope we can actively solve the problem instead of avoiding it." Yuan Ming said seriously.

Upon hearing this, the servants retreated tactfully, leaving the space for the two of them.

Ji Qingyue turned around and looked at him. Her already red eyes became even redder, and mist was lingering around them. She could cry at any time.

"Why did you hide it from me?"

Yuan Ming had already talked about the rebirth. There was nothing he couldn't say. He simply told him the original intention of writing the storybook and what happened later.

After hearing this, Ji Qingyue didn't know what expression to make.

Yuan Ming really lied to him, and he really considered it for him. He couldn't let him not mind at all, but it was also difficult for him to act as if nothing had happened.

Fortunately, Yuan Ming thought of this and said, "You understand that you can't accept it for the time being. I can give you time, but you can't treat me as a stranger as before."

Ji Qingyue breathed a sigh of relief. This is the best.

Seeing him nod, Yuan Ming finally laughed, but soon restrained his smile: "There is one more thing, it's about the perfume shop."

King Yong is short of money, and a lot of money, and the perfume shop is a money-eating beast.

He wants to use his power and influence to help Ji Qingyue open branches and build perfume shops across the country, and he only needs to share 30% of the profits.

Ji Qingyue was a little surprised after hearing this. He liked perfume and he liked researching new perfumes even more. He had made long-term plans. One day, it was his dream and goal to open branches across the country.

However, this seemingly unattainable future was actually going to be realized so easily?

As for the 30% profit, Ji Qingyue could totally accept it. In his plan, he never thought about controlling all those perfume stores in his own hands.

"But they have another condition." Yuan Ming said.

Ji Qingyue looked at him.

Yuan Ming said, "King Yong sees your talent in perfume making and hopes that you can spend more time on developing new perfumes to ensure that new products are introduced to the market every quarter."

After hearing his words, Ji Qingyue's brows relaxed instead.

In business negotiations, especially when the status of the two parties is not equal, he would feel uneasy if the conditions given to him by King Yong were too good.

Yuan Ming said: "Prince Yong has a good character. He is the only one among several princes who is talented and cares about the people. If it comes time to take sides, he will be the best choice."

Ji Qingyue didn't expect it to be so deep, and suddenly became worried, and couldn't help but squeeze Yuan Ming's hand tightly.

"But if you make the wrong choice..."

Yuan Ming patted his hand and comforted him: "As long as we are strong enough, no matter who it is, we have to weigh it."

A struggle flashed in Ji Qingyue's eyes, and she became determined after a moment: "Okay! This matter is settled. If we save more money, we will have one more way out."

"Let's work together." The two looked at each other and nodded.

After saying this, the resentment that Chen Ge had been holding in Yuan Ming's heart for many years was slightly released. This time, no matter what the result is, he and Ji Qingyue will face it together.

The Prime Minister's party has many followers, but not all of them can get in touch with the core. The emperor is not a bloodthirsty person. The current situation is unstable and the foundation of the country cannot be moved rashly. Except for the core figures who are actually involved, most people are only given minor punishments and major admonitions .

After the court session, Yuan Ming followed Li Qinggang out of the hall.

The emperor was very angry in the morning court session, and all the officials were silent, not to mention those who were punished for facing the emperor's anger. They all shrank like quails.

Li Qinggang said, "I have already told the emperor that this matter has far-reaching implications. Yuan Shanxi has deep roots in the court and it cannot be completely eradicated in a day or two. There are too many people involved in this matter, and those servants are nothing. The emperor does not want to be accused of killing innocent people, so he allows them to go home."

Yuan Ming smiled and said, "Your Majesty's benevolence is a blessing to the people. Your Excellency is also generous and kind, and he cares about them."

Li Qinggang waved his hand and said, "It's just that I didn't mention your name to the emperor about this matter. Your rank is too low, and it's not appropriate to show up too much. But don't worry, your contribution will not be small."

"Yuan Ming understands. Thank you for your concern, Your Excellency." Yuan Ming said humbly.

Li Qinggang nodded in satisfaction, and then thought of another thing, and sighed: "Yuan Shanxi privately raised soldiers. Although all the money has been collected, there is still no clue about where his food and fodder came from. It will take some effort to get him to speak."

Yuan Ming thought for a while and said, "If you believe me, you can leave this matter to me."

Li Qinggang nodded: "Of course I believe you."

And this is exactly what he meant. Otherwise, he would not have mentioned it in front of Yuan Ming.

The two assistant ministers of the Ministry of Justice have intricate connections with Yuan Shanxi. Li Qinggang has restrained many of these people. Now he has finally cleared them out, but it is not easy to promote Yuan Ming. However, in terms of qualifications, he is far behind.

So Li Qinggang intended to let him do more things and make more contributions to offset the disadvantage of insufficient qualifications.

After receiving such a big job, Yuan Ming was not in a hurry at all. He went home first to have a meal with Ji Qingyue and the children. It is worth mentioning that the two children have very strong learning ability. They are only one year old, and they can not only call daddy and father, but also eat some simple complementary food.

Yuan Ming and Ji Qingyue were very surprised. Each of them held one and coaxed them to feed them. As long as they ate a bite, they were very happy.

After a meal, Yuan Ming felt very relaxed and in a good mood. This time he took a carriage to the prison where Yuan Shanxi was imprisoned.

Yuan Shanxi's status was not ordinary, and he was a serious criminal. He was imprisoned in the prison of the Ministry of Justice. It was convenient for Yuan Ming to go there.

The prison was built underground. When he went down the stairs, he could feel a chilly breath penetrating his bones.

The jailer knew he was coming and hurried to greet him: "Master Yuan is here! The criminal you want to interrogate has been taken to the interrogation room, just waiting for you to come over."

Yuan Ming said: "Take him to my lounge."

The jailer looked embarrassed: "This... is not in accordance with the rules."

Yuan Ming took a heavy purse from his waist and put it directly in his hand: "Master Li has given me full authority to handle Yuan Shanxi's case. He knows everything about my coming today. Don't worry, I will take full responsibility for anything that happens."

The jailer held the purse, his face struggling, but finally nodded.

"It doesn't matter where you go to interrogate the prisoner, Master Yuan. However, this person has a special identity and is of great importance. A new group of guards will be assigned to guard him every two hours, and the shift will be changed in another hour. I hope Master can bring him out before the shift change."

Yuan Ming said, "No problem."

Sitting down in the lounge, Yuan Ming made a pot of tea with the tea leaves he brought with him. When Yuan Shanxi was brought in, the aroma of tea was already wafting out.

The jailer pushed the person in and closed the door.

Yuan Shanxi had been interrogated before, with scars of all sizes on his body, bloodstains and dirt, and gray hair tangled into a ball.

He struggled to get up from the ground, raised his head and saw Yuan Ming, and was a little surprised.

"Why is it you?"

Yuan Ming curled his lips: "Who does the Prime Minister think it is? Do you still hope that someone can rescue you at this time?"

Yuan Shanxi's breathing was heavy and he was panting heavily.

"What are you doing here? If it is the same as the previous group of people, I advise you to save your energy. The criminals have been executed and all the accomplices have been wiped out. The emperor is wise and powerful. If you want to kill or behead, I have no complaints."

Yuan Ming said nothing and poured two cups of tea.

He pushed a cup to the other side and motioned Yuan Shanxi to sit down: "It's the new Houkui this year. It tastes very good. I remember that the Prime Minister likes to drink this the most."

Yuan Shanxi became alert: "What do you want to say

?" Yuan Ming said: "As far as I know, Lord Yuan is promiscuous and has sons everywhere. But the son born by the one you love and the son born by just any random man are always different. Am I right?"

Yuan Shanxi's eyes became more and more unfriendly. He examined him from top to bottom and suddenly realized.

"Someone told me before that you and I look alike, but I never took it seriously. So this is the truth. You helped Li Qinggang deal with me because you hate me and want to take revenge on me?"

Yuan Ming looked calm: "Of course I hate you, but you have no heart. I will not discuss my feelings with a heartless person, that would be a waste of time. I came here today to let you make a choice, money or life?"