Chapter 103 It is better to kill by mistake than to let go
Concubine Li's eyes suddenly became deep, and her aura also sank.
She said softly, "You have given me a reminder..."
She originally thought that no matter how popular Xiao Yanci was, it would only be temporary and could not match their years of hard work.
Zhao Shuning's words gave her a start and made her sober up.
What if Xiao Yanci had also been planning this for a long time like them?
In the past, he had a reputation for being a money-loser, so no one considered him a rival, and naturally no one paid attention to him.
Without them knowing, he might have secretly cultivated a lot of power.
They underestimated the enemy!
Even if we take a step back and say that they are just overthinking it, we cannot continue to tolerate it.
It is better to kill someone by mistake than to let him go!
Zhao Shuning knew that Concubine Li had taken his words to heart.
As long as she believed what she said, she would not let Lu Zhiran go easily.
Sure enough, there was a fierce look in Concubine Li's eyes.
"If that's the case, I'm afraid some people won't be able to stay."
She couldn't touch Xiao Yanci easily, but she had nothing to worry about when it came to Lu Zhiran.
Getting rid of her would be equivalent to cutting off Xiao Yanci's arm. Let's see if he still has the qualifications to compete with his son!
"If I ask you to get rid of Lu Zhiran, are you sure?"
Zhao Shuning's heart trembled. "It is my honor to have the trust of the Imperial Concubine. I dare not disobey. But..."
Concubine Li's face was slightly cold, "Why, you don't dare?"
Zhao Shuning quickly said, "Of course not. I hate Lu Zhiran to the core and naturally wish to shatter her into pieces. Why should I be afraid? However, I believe that from the overall perspective, now is not the best time to get rid of Lu Zhiran. She still has greater value to be used."
Concubine Li's expression eased slightly. "Tell me in detail."
"She's a merchant, and the wealth and fortune she holds are far greater than most people can imagine. If such vast wealth could be used by the Sixth Prince, wouldn't it be a powerful addition? If we eliminate her now and all her wealth is transferred to Prince Jin, wouldn't that be a waste of effort?"
Concubine Li was cheered up and her mind became clear instantly.
She was so confused that she didn't even think of this.
Xiao Yanci’s real arm is not Lu Zhiran, but the financial resources behind Lu Zhiran.
Getting rid of Lu Zhiran is easy, but the really difficult thing is to empty Xiao Yanci's wallet!
If I could take Lu Zhiran's wealth for my own use, why would I worry about not achieving my great cause?
This time, Concubine Li looked at Zhao Shuning with a different look, and her tone was a little more serious. "Do you have any good ideas?"
Zhao Shuning secretly breathed a sigh of relief, she knew that she had made the right move.
She really wanted Lu Zhiran to die immediately, but death was the simplest thing. She wanted Lu Zhiran to see with her own eyes everything she had being lost bit by bit, and then die without any dignity!
And the most cost-effective deal would be to take this opportunity to gain the true trust of Concubine Li.
Zhao Shuning slowly told her his plan, and Concubine Li couldn't help but show joy on her face when she heard it.
"Okay, okay, let's do as you planned."
She looked at Zhao Shuning with even more admiration in her eyes.
"I was not wrong about you. You are indeed a person of great talent."
Zhao Shuning kowtowed with deep fear and trepidation, "I am deeply grateful to the Imperial Concubine for not abandoning me and for supporting me on numerous occasions. I have no way to repay you. The only way I can repay your kindness is to do my best to help you and help the Sixth Prince ascend to the throne."
After hearing this, Concubine Li felt even more satisfied.
She praised Zhao Shuning again and gave her a lot of good things.
Zhao Shuning took these rewards and a smile slowly appeared on his face.
Lu Zhiran, our competition has just begun, let’s see who has the better skills!
Concubine Rou spent several days exchanging 500,000 taels of silver notes. Xiao Yanci did not dare to take over and asked Xiao Baozhu to do it and deliver it to Lu Zhiran.
Xiao Baozhu has been looking listless recently, and her originally round face has become much thinner.
Looking at the neatly arranged envelopes in front of her, Xiao Baozhu was full of confusion. She opened them casually and saw what was inside. Her hands trembled violently.
There were a total of 500 silver notes with a face value of 1,000 taels.
"No, my Royal Brother, where did you get so many banknotes?"
"Don't worry about it. Just deliver it to the Princess of Pingle County. Five hundred thousand taels, not a single copper coin less."
Xiao Baozhu's eyes widened. "Why are you giving so many banknotes to others for no reason?"
Xiao Yanci did not hide it from her, "I am doing business with her, and this is my capital."
"You're playing such a big game! Aren't you afraid of losing everything?"
Xiao Yanci said with conviction, "Last time I followed her to stock up on coal and cotton, and it was right. This time, it will definitely be right too."
Xiao Baozhu was surprised. "You were in partnership with the Princess of Pingle last time? I was wondering why you had such good judgment."
"Do you want to invest some money? Your money is just sitting there anyway."
It was just a casual question, but I didn't expect her to agree without much hesitation.
"OK."
Xiao Yanci: ...
"You don't even ask what the business is?"
"Oh, what business?"
Xiao Yanci looked at her speechlessly for a long time, thinking to himself, even though she was so stupid, she was not cheated out of all her money. It was really thanks to God that he had mercy on her.
Xiao Yanci briefly explained the matter of sea transportation, and Xiao Baozhu's eyes lit up with admiration.
"Pingle County Princess is really amazing. It seems like there is no business she can't do."
She and Nan Sheng are both very capable, one is good at business and the other is good at medicine.
Only she, apart from being a princess, has nothing else to offer.
Xiao Yanci's lips curled up into a smile, "She is indeed very powerful."
"I'll invest 500,000 too. I'm not short of money anyway, so it doesn't matter if I lose money."
Her light tone made Xiao Yanci silent.
Okay, fine, she is rich, she is powerful, she has the final say!
Xiao Baozhu invited Lu Zhiran again, still at the same place.
As soon as she entered the room, Lu Zhiran subconsciously looked around. There was only Xiao Baozhu, no one else.
"I'm the only one here today. My seventh brother didn't come."
Her explanation made Lu Zhiran feel embarrassed for a moment.
Xiao Baozhu was a straightforward person and directly put out a thick stack of silver bills.
"This is what my Seventh Brother asked me to pass on to you. It's a five hundred thousand tael silver note, the principal he invested in shipping."
"I also want to join your business. This is my capital. It's the same amount as Seventh Brother's, also 500,000 taels. Count it."
Lu Zhiran: ...
Even Lu Zhiran, who had seen a lot of storms, was stunned by her domineering attitude.
After she showed the banknotes, she asked, "I forgot to ask, I want to join the group, is that okay?"
Lu Zhiran said without hesitation, "Of course!"
She has already offered five hundred thousand taels as a stepping stone, so even the thickest door can be opened!
"However, shipping is not like other businesses. The profits are indeed lucrative, but the risks are also quite high. Your five hundred thousand taels could turn into five million or even more, or you could lose everything."
Xiao Baozhu nodded, "I know that. Seventh Brother told me. I joined voluntarily, so it doesn't matter if I lose money."
Now she just wanted to do something, to stir up something, even if it was out of the ordinary, it was better than being as calm as stagnant water.
After hearing her words, Lu Zhiran fell silent.
Even if she had money, she wouldn't take out five hundred thousand taels without blinking an eye.
Only a princess of the current dynasty could have such boldness and courage.
Lu Zhiran asked Cui Fu to put away the two large stacks of banknotes, and said solemnly, "I am grateful for your and the Seventh Prince's trust. I will not let you down."
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