Princess Promotion

Chapter 200 Traps and Reports

"What will you do if he changes his mind?" A cold male voice came from behind.

Yao Chuguang calmly straightened her clothes, sat up straight, and then turned around and said with a smile, "Of course, let him spar with you!"

Fu Hongxuan turned his gaze away, then reached out to help Yao Chuguang straighten her dress, and said in a calm voice, "Drink less alcohol, it's bad for your health."

Yao Chuguang lowered her eyes and looked at the man in front of her who was muttering to herself while adjusting her clothes.

She's really cute, even though she's a quiet person.

Fu Hongxuan was wearing a black tight-fitting suit and a mask on his face, and his whole body was wrapped tightly.

But it was this elastic and tight fabric that made the muscles on his chest more obvious, his broad back and his lean waist like a dog.

Every muscle was very strong and powerful. Yao Chuguang looked away with a bit of heat, she knew it well.

At this time, the door was opened again, and Liu Rushi walked in with a plate of fruits.

Liu Rushi spoke with a hint of joy at a long-awaited reunion, "Your Majesty, please try this fruit. Yan Yunfan has already left, and I have my sisters keeping the little girl you brought with me."

After Yao Chuguang passed away, I relied on the recipes left by Yao Chuguang and the letters he sent me from time to time for guidance.

An Tian and Liu Rushi's business is booming, but many problems come with it.

The biggest dilemma is that the two of them have no power or influence, and it is impossible for them to keep their wealth. It will be swallowed up by those wealthy merchants and nobles without leaving anything behind.

Liu Rushi knew very well that if they wanted to expand their business, they had to find a backer, otherwise something bad would happen sooner or later.

At that time, they were like three-year-old children walking in a busy city holding gold bricks.

Fortunately, Liu Rushi has been developing pure dew behind the scenes, and outsiders don’t know that this business is a partnership between the two of them.

After discussing with An Tian, Liu Rushi decided to spend a large sum of money to buy Baihua Tower in order to gather intelligence and find a backer.

To put it bluntly, it means bribing officials to expand your business. Many times, you can't get things done just by having money.

Giving gifts to the right people will achieve twice the result with half the effort.

Although the purpose was not pure, it was considered as fulfilling the promise Liu Rushi left when she left.

Liu Rushi returned the indentures of the girls in Baihua Tower to them. From then on, they were all free and could decide whether to leave or stay.

But the girls who were sold into brothels were basically poor and helpless people. Even if they were sold once, they would be sold again.

Moreover, these women from brothels have nowhere to stay if they go out.

Except for a very few who were forced to sell themselves and then taken back by their families, the other girls chose to stay in Baihualou.

After Liu Rushi took over Baihua Tower, the girls there all sold their art but not their bodies.

Liu Rushi and An Tian had no intention of making money from Baihualou. They just wanted to collect intelligence, so it was worthwhile to spend money to keep it.

Although the girls do not have to entertain customers, they do not want to eat and drink for free, and they also want to have a support for the rest of their lives. Moreover, the money they earn now is their own.

Everyone has hope for the future and practices singing and dancing diligently.

The singing and dancing performances of Baihua Tower gradually became famous. Now some dignitaries and nobles will invite the dancers of Baihua Tower to perform when they hold banquets.

When Fu Hongxuan saw Liu Rushi coming in, he couldn't help but twitch his eyes.

Although he knew that they had just put on a show for Yan Yunfan to see, just to leave him with the impression of being arrogant and debauched.

But the two of them really didn't look like they were acting. Thinking of this, Fu Hongxuan moved forward calmly and stood in front of Yao Chuguang.

Liu Rushi naturally noticed Fu Hongxuan's little movements and suddenly wanted to tease Fu Hongxuan.

Liu Rushi then flirted with Yao Chuguang and said, "Your Majesty, would you like to try something different? My skills are quite good~"

Fu Hongxuan instantly got angry and replied solemnly, "She doesn't need it."

Liu Rushi pursed her lips, trying her best not to laugh out loud, and raised her hand to cover her mouth.

Yao Chuguang stood up and said, "We're done. Let's have dinner."

Liu Rushi was a little dazed for a moment. She was the only one in history who could treat a brothel as a restaurant.

Thinking back to the past, I couldn't help but laugh. At one point, I thought Yao Chuguang and the others were really being taken advantage of. They must be crazy to come here to eat.

Thinking about it now, that was the first time she discovered that the chefs at Baihualou were actually quite skilled, but she just didn't have the chance to taste them properly before.

Although he was cursing, he felt that Yao Chuguang was really stupid.

When it was time for dinner, I couldn't help but look forward to Yao Chuguang's arrival, because her arrival meant that I could have a good sleep again tonight.

At the post station, King Yan looked intently at the letter he had just received via carrier pigeon.

His expression was serious, his brows slightly furrowed.

Zhou Hui knelt with his head lowered and his knees bent, waiting for King Yan's instructions.

After a while, Prince Yan put away the note and put it into the candle flame to light it. Looking at the burning flame, he said calmly, "What do you think about this?"

Zhou Hui hesitated but still spoke: "Isn't this going a little too smoothly? Could this be a trap?"

If it was someone else, even if it was a powerful person he knew, who proposed this cooperation condition, Zhou Hui would definitely not believe it.

But the person who came to him happened to be An Tian, so Zhou Hui had to think carefully.

It’s not that he trusts An Tian so much, but the title of Black Widow of this woman An Tian is not just for show.

This woman will do anything for the sake of profit. Someone like her wants to take advantage of this opportunity to make a fortune, which is something that Black Widow can do.

Zhou Hui’s greater concern was that the Black Widow was planning to rob his fellow thieves.

King Yan looked at the burnt out ashes and said slowly, "I think this is 90% a trap."

Zhou Hui was shocked and couldn't believe it was so high.

Zhou Hui hesitated for a moment and asked in a low voice, "Your Majesty, do you think this Black Widow is too sinister and cunning to cooperate with?"

Prince Yan shook his head and said, "On the contrary, if it wasn't this woman who came, but someone else, I would be 100% sure this was a trap."

Prince Yan pondered and said, "I have been studying the Empress's style of doing things. She does not follow common sense."

Prince Yan seemed to have discovered something interesting, and a glint flashed in his eyes as he said, "The Empress seems to enjoy fishing. She'll place some bait at certain times, then sit high on the fishing platform to see which big fish can't resist the temptation."

Yan Yunfan wanted to transfer part of the army into his own private army, and the empress must have taken precautions.

The obvious measure is to let Xiao Chengen and Fu Hongxuan supervise each other.

To prevent someone from being bribed by Yan Yunfan, but the empress's methods are definitely more than that.

Based on the Empress's past behavior, the Prince of Yan thought that the Empress might secretly send someone to pretend to be a corrupt official.

Once Yan Yunfan takes the bait, the empress can easily dig out Yan Yunfan's private army and hidden fields.

Zhou Hui opened his mouth slightly in surprise and asked, "Your Majesty, you speculated that the Empress would set a trap, so why is there still a 10% chance of mishap?"

Prince Yan stood with his hands behind his back and said calmly, "Because the person coming is An Tian. I have studied this woman An Tian before. She is a ruthless person who can accomplish great things."

Zhou Hui didn't expect the King of Yan to think so highly of An Tian. He asked in confusion, "Your Majesty, do you think An Tian was sent by the Empress?"

Prince Yan said calmly, "There is no doubt that An Tian was sent by the Empress."

Zhou Hui looked bewildered: "My subordinate is stupid."

Prince Yan smiled and sighed softly, "An Tian is ambitious and likes to take risks to gain the greatest benefits. She was indeed sent by the Empress to test the Crown Prince, but it is not certain that this woman will really obey the Empress's orders."

Zhou Hui took a deep breath. Could it be that this woman wanted to have her best of both worlds?

First, reach a cooperation with Yan Yunfan and see if she can conceal the truth and swallow this huge sum of money using her method.

If the matter is exposed, this woman also has a way to get out. She was originally arranged by the empress to test Yan Yunfan. If she fails, she can give the person away and rest assured.

Whether success or failure, An Tian can get away with it safely.

That's why Prince Yan said there was a 10% chance that it wasn't a trap, but that the fake play became real and was successfully concealed from the Empress.

Then An Tian will fulfill his promise, otherwise he will betray Yan Yunfan.

Zhou Hui asked uncertainly, "Should we remind His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?"

In Zhou Hui's opinion, the probability of 10% is too low. Almost all the risks are borne by them. An Tian can be said to have no risk at all. Whether she succeeds or not, she will make a profit.

The Prince of Yan glanced at Zhou Hui and said leisurely, "We will not interfere in this matter. Let the Crown Prince handle it."

Zhou Hui worriedly said, "The prince is still young. If he fails to resist the temptation, it would be a blessing in disguise. But if he fails, his life will be in danger."

Prince Yan said calmly, "This child has had smooth sailing since childhood. It's time for him to experience some setbacks and be tempered."

Zhou Hui wanted to speak: "But..."

Prince Yan interrupted, "The Empress promised me that as long as the Crown Prince doesn't kill innocent people, she will spare his life. As long as he doesn't die, that's all that matters."

Zhou Hui:...Is there such a father?

As long as the child is alive!

In the residence of the Prince of Yan, Yan Yunfan walked slowly towards the study.

Si Quan walked over quickly, bowed respectfully and said, "Your Highness, the things you requested are ready."

Yan Yunfan nodded and strode into the study.

The originally spacious study has now become extremely crowded. There are rows of tables neatly arranged inside, and in front of each table sits an accountant writing furiously.

There were piles of account books on each table, and every time the accountant checked a book, someone would come and take it away.

Yan Yunfan walked calmly through the aisle between the desks, picked up a random account book, opened it, and asked, "How's the progress?"

Si Quan replied, "Your Highness, I predict that the revision will be completed by noon tomorrow."

Yan Yunfan nodded slightly, then gently placed the account book in his hand on the table and walked towards his desk.

Seeing this, Si Quan immediately hurried over, quickly spread out the paper for Yan Yunfan, and began to grind the ink skillfully.

Yan Yunfan dipped his finger lightly in the ink, glanced at Si Quan, and said with a slightly dissatisfied tone, "If you have something to say, just say it. Why are you hesitating so much?"

Upon hearing this, Si Quan stopped grinding and looked at Yan Yunfan, asking cautiously, "Your Highness, do you really want to cooperate with that woman?"

Yan Yunfan was concentrating on writing a letter and replied without looking up, "Of course."

Si Quan was a little nervous, but he still continued to ask: "Your Highness, aren't you worried that woman will play some tricks?"

Yan Yunfan stopped writing with his brush, pointed at the letter paper on which the ink had not yet dried, and said calmly, "Once the account book is revised, I will give it to that woman and send this letter at the same time."

Si Quan asked in bewilderment, "Your Highness, who is this letter for?"

Yan Yunfan said lightly, "The report letter is naturally addressed to Her Majesty the Empress."

Si Quan suddenly raised his head, his eyes wide open, and his lips trembling slightly.

Yan Yunfan never believed An Tian from the beginning to the end. That woman's method was good.

But Yan Yunfan had heard that the Queen of Qi liked to use traps to enforce the law.

At this critical moment, there is suddenly a person who can perfectly solve all your problems.

No matter how tempted Yan Yunfan was, he would never cooperate with An Tian. It would be too stupid to hand over his entire fortune to a stranger.

Who knows if An Tian was sent by the Empress, even if there is only a one in a thousand chance.

Yan Yunfan would not take the risk, so he reported this woman to the empress.

If that woman was sent by the empress, he could have successfully avoided the difficulties. Otherwise, he would have become a complete scapegoat.

Even if that woman was not sent by the empress, he could get a lot of benefits by reporting her and making a contribution.

One is that the risk is high and there is a high possibility of losing all your money.

The other one has no risk and may even bring unexpected gains.

Yan Yunfan must choose the one with no risk and certain returns.

When I think of that arrogant woman, I wonder what kind of expression would be on her face if she knew that I had betrayed her.

At this time, Si Quan quickly walked to Yan Yunfan and whispered, "Your Highness, Su Wan'er requests an audience."

Yan Yunfan frowned. Su Wan'er had been following that woman all the time. Why did she come here at this time? Could something have happened?

Yan Yunfan nodded to Si Quan and said, "Take her to the side room."

When Yan Yunfan arrived at the side room, Su Wan'er was already waiting inside.

Su Wan'er rubbed her knees unconsciously, her face full of tension and anxiety.

When Yan Yunfan saw Su Wan'er's expression written all over her face, his temples twitched. With her mental state, she was still considered a spy.

Yan Yunfan scolded, "Zhou Hui, didn't I teach you not to show your emotions?"

Su Wan'er was frightened by Yan Yunfan's sudden rebuke. She quickly knelt down and admitted her fault, saying in a trembling voice, "I know I was wrong. Your Highness, please forgive me."

Yan Yunfan interrupted impatiently, "Just tell me what you want to say."

Su Wan'er hesitated for a long time, not daring to speak. Yan Yunfan glanced at her with a sharp glance. She gritted her teeth, closed her eyes, and shouted, "An Tian, let His Highness go over and drink with her."

Si Quan was furious and said, "How dare you! Who does that woman think Your Highness is me?"

Su Wan'er shrank her neck in fear, but she also felt aggrieved because it was not her who said that.

Yan Yunfan pursed his lips, a storm brewing in his eyes as he asked, "What if I don't go?"

Su Wan'er lowered her head, not daring to look at Yan Yunfan's ink-black face, and tremblingly said, "That woman said that if Your Highness doesn't come, then it's as if she never came."

Yan Yunfan laughed in anger. This woman actually dared to threaten him.

very good!

very good!