Chapter 114: Little Sly, Big Profligate
Yun Zheng gave the answer with a smile, "Talent competition, two against two."
No one understood, “Who’s fighting against whom?”
Yun Zheng pointed at the crowd and said, "You will form two teams. Each team will nominate a captain and two vice-captains. Each team will prepare ten programs for the competition."
Everyone was excited. During the competition, there would be many opportunities for interaction and they could show off their talents and have a great time.
If the captain and vice-captain can also demonstrate organizational skills and perform well, they will be favored by the emperor and empress.
When they thought of this, everyone became eager and their eyes sparkled.
Jiangcheng County Princess felt that it was not that simple. "One team of men and one team of women?"
Yun Zheng smiled slyly like a fox. "No, we need mixed teams. Both men and women are welcome. It's a mixed team round-robin battle."
Oh my god, it’s exciting just thinking about it.
The noble sons and daughters, who were strictly bound by the rules of gender segregation, did not have many opportunities to interact with men and women outside the family. When they suddenly had such an opportunity, they were all extremely excited.
It sounds so interesting. It’s a waste of youth if you don’t act recklessly.
Yun Zheng added another bargaining chip, "The winner can ask the emperor to grant you a name. Your family will be proud of you."
I believe the emperor will be very happy. Just a few words can bring in a large sum of money.
Upon hearing this, everyone was excited as if they had been injected with chicken blood.
It is such an honor to be given a name by the emperor. I want it!
They have accomplished what their father and brothers could not do. How glorious it would be for them to have the final say at home!
Whether it's for fame, to gain the emperor's favor, or to win glory for the family, they will fight with all their might!
No one can stop them!
For a moment, everyone was full of fighting spirit and the atmosphere was unprecedentedly warm.
The princes looked at everyone, then at the smiling Yun Zheng, their eyes filled with extremely complicated expressions.
This person is indeed a talent, no wonder my father values him so much.
If I could get her help, I wouldn't have to worry about money.
How can we make her surrender voluntarily?
The queen looked at Yun Zheng deeply. With just a few words, she easily controlled these people.
"Then how do you make money?" This is all she cared about.
Yun Zheng said with a smile, "Hold the competition in my villa and collect entrance fees and tea money."
After my parents moved to the new house, the old house became empty. It would be a waste to leave it empty, and it would cost a lot of money to take care of it. It would be better to find a source of income.
She said it lightly, but the Queen knew that the last auction had made a lot of money just from the ticket fees and snacks.
Everyone looked at each other in confusion. "Tickets?" "Who's coming to watch?"
Yun Zheng's eyes rolled around. "As long as you can afford the ticket price, you can come in. Of course, your family members can come in for free."
The son of the Minister of Revenue frowned, "If we lose, it will be shameful."
Yun Zheng glared at him angrily. "Why are you so stubborn? There are twenty programs. As long as you perform well, what's there to be afraid of?"
"Are you admitting that you are the worst and at the bottom?"
The son of the Minister of Revenue was so proud and arrogant, how could he possibly admit it? "I am the best, I will not lose!"
The Prime Minister's son hesitated, "This is not good, we are from noble families, we are not actors, how can we perform for others?"
A daughter of a prominent family shyly said, "A woman's virtue lies in her lack of talent. What do we women need talent and fame for? Chastity, tranquility, and virtue are the true virtues."
"Yes, we don't want to perform like actors in front of others. It's an insult."
Everyone wants to compete, but they are also afraid of being looked down upon, so they feel very conflicted.
Yun Zheng saw through their thoughts at a glance and spoke slowly.
"Then, hold a charity auction show. The palace jewelry will be auctioned off for money, and your show will be interspersed with it."
"Everyone, you're not doing this for the competition, but to contribute to the fund raising for the orphanage. You're doing good deeds, even better than giving out porridge and charity. Everyone will praise your kindness and goodness, and you'll instantly gain a good reputation."
She elevated the overall concept and cleverly integrated the events of the orphanage into one, making it impossible for anyone to find fault with it.
Anyone who opposes this has no mercy.
Everyone was stunned. How could she play like this? What on earth was wrong with her head?
Yun Zheng's expression was sincere. "You also want to help those homeless orphans, right?"
Jiangcheng County Princess was the first to respond, "Yes, I can't bear it when I think of those poor children."
Qin Susu nodded vigorously, "I want to help too."
Others also agreed. No matter what they thought in their hearts, this opportunity to show up in front of the king cannot be missed, and they can also gain both fame and fortune.
Li Wuyang's mouth corners curled up slightly. He was such a smart guy. His brain worked so quickly that he came up with such a brilliant idea in such a short time.
She gathered the most powerful young men and women in this circle, made them her bargaining chips, and happily used them for her purposes.
She is not only a business genius, but also good at making the most of the resources at hand.
No wonder, at such a young age, she was able to push the Yun family to the position of the richest family in Da Qi.
Yun Zheng looked over and said, "All the funds raised that day must be handed over."
As for how the emperor and empress divide the money, that is their business.
The Queen couldn't refuse such a good thing, "Then what's in it for you?"
Yun Zheng said seriously, "The Emperor has been so kind to me that I feel like I've been reborn. It's my honor to be able to share his worries and contribute to the country."
What she said was so righteous and moving that everyone looked at her with admiration and praised her noble character.
Li Wuyang's eyes were full of smiles, and she had to admit that in this regard, she had no rivals!
In the palace, the emperor raised his eyebrows, half smiling, "Did she really say that?"
The queen nodded slightly, "Yes."
The emperor couldn't help but chuckle, "Little rascal, big profiteer."
He didn't doubt Yun Zheng's loyalty, but she always liked to do things in a win-win situation, where it's good for you, me, and everyone else.
Every time everyone gets a chance to benefit from her, for example, the Mingjingsi and the Ministry of Revenue both benefit from her, and the lower classes have a good impression of her.
It is impossible for her to have no good points of her own.
"You all have been deceived by her."
The queen was stunned for a moment, "Ah? I was deceived?"
She knew Yun Zheng far less than the emperor did, and the emperor had already figured out Yun Zheng's personality.
The emperor waved his hand, his eyes smiling, "It's not a bad thing. I once said that I would allow her to divorce only after she has achieved another meritorious service and received unanimous approval from the six ministers."
"This time, the children and grandchildren of all the ministers are in her hands. Do you dare not approve?"
"Tsk tsk, her smartest thing is that she knows how to take advantage of the situation."
This is an open conspiracy laid out in front of you, allowing you to see it clearly and yet unable to refuse it.
The Queen understood and felt a little complicated. "Then, should it still be held?"
The emperor was very excited. "Of course, why not? I'm looking forward to it. Jinyun always brings me surprises."
With a large sum of money coming in, work on his imperial mausoleum could finally resume.
The emperor and empress discussed it for a while, and then the empress stood up and took her leave.
Late at night, when everyone was asleep, the emperor tiredly put down his red brush and rubbed his brows.
"Bring up Princess Yongning and her husband."
It's time to deal with it.
"yes."
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