The Prodigal Son

That evening, Zhao Luan dined at the Qin residence.

Although Qin Fumeng and the others wanted to know what Zhao Luan and Qin Yu had talked about, they didn't have a chance to ask because Zhao Luan was always with Qin Yu.

After dinner, Zhao Luan prepared to return to the palace, but she did not ask Qin Yu and the others to see her off. Instead, she asked Qin Fumeng to escort her to the door.

Luo Qingyi and Nan Que'er followed Qin Yu back to their courtyard, and finally had the opportunity to ask Qin Yu about what they had been talking about.

"Six...sixty percent?"

Upon learning that Qin Yu had given Zhao Luan 60% of his wine business, Luo Qingyi was immediately heartbroken.

Nan Que'er widened her beautiful eyes dramatically, and it took her a long time to come to her senses. She asked in astonishment, "Did His Majesty give you a love potion, or did he make you drink her bathwater?"

Snapped!

Qin Yu slapped Nan Que'er's shapely buttocks. "What are you talking about? This is called foresight!"

Nan Que'er pouted and said coquettishly, "I think you're clearly playing the long game!"

"Yeah! I think so too!"

Luo Qingyi nodded in deep agreement.

After being with Qin Yu for so long, doesn't she understand him?

Qin Yu is not one to suffer a loss.

But this time, they were so generous as to give away 60% of their shares!

She seriously suspected that Qin Yu had feelings for Zhao Luan.

"you……"

Qin Yu looked at the two women speechlessly, then pulled them into his arms on either side, and said seriously, "You two need to remember, when it comes to money, enough is enough! The old man controls nearly half of the military power in Da Ning. If I were to become richer than a country, and you were sitting in that position, could you sleep soundly?"

How did the pig die?

Isn't it the same practice to fatten them up before killing them?

Silver has only two uses.

Either take it and use it, or take it to exchange for benefits.

If you have too much in your pocket, you'll easily attract unwanted attention!

It's better to exchange it for something you want now than to be bought for free, right?

Nan Que'er tilted her head and thought for a moment, but still felt a pang of regret. "That's true, but the benefits you get are too little, aren't they? We're losing out too much."

"That's not how you do it."

Qin Yu's paws twitched restlessly as he chuckled and said, "Just the privilege of not having to bow in court is enough to make a bunch of people envious! So many people risk their lives for Da Ning, only to never get this privilege! Besides, the Feng family becoming imperial merchants will benefit us in the long run! Moreover, I've also gained the privilege of paying money to avoid trouble..."

Paying money to avoid trouble!

In the future, if I make a mistake, I won't have to worry about being punished.

Just pay money to avoid trouble!

"My lord!"

Just as Qin Yu was talking to them with great enthusiasm, Qi Dachui's loud shout came from outside.

Qin Yu quickly withdrew his claws, and the two women tactfully stood up from beside him.

Qin Fumeng walked to the door and kicked Qi Dachui in the butt. "They're not having an affair inside, why did you have to shout so loudly to warn them?"

Qi Dachui scratched his head, grinned sheepishly, and stepped aside.

Qin Fu glared at him with wide eyes before walking toward Qin Yu's room.

Seeing him walk in, Nan Que'er and Luo Qingyi quickly bowed and said, "Greetings, Your Excellency."

Qin Fumeng nodded slightly.

Nan Que'er immediately moved a chair for him, and Luo Qingyi picked up the teapot and poured him tea.

Qin Fumeng didn't say anything, but he secretly praised him in his heart.

These two girls are quite nice.

They have good judgment and are not arrogant because of their favor.

"What did His Majesty talk to you about?"

Qin Yu asked Qin Fumeng with a curious expression.

Zhao Luan didn't let them send her off, wasn't it because she wanted to talk to the old man alone?

"Isn't it all because of that wine?"

Qin Fumeng sighed softly, "Her Majesty said that she is not after your wine business, but the court's finances are indeed tight, and she hopes to alleviate the financial pressure on the court through the wine business..."

"That's it?"

Qin Yu curled his lip.

He thought it was something serious!

"Otherwise what?"

Qin Fu glared at him. "And you bastard, you actually dare to say that? Entering the court without bowing? Why don't you just fly to the heavens?"

"Jealousy! This is jealousy!"

Qin Yu chuckled, walked over to Qin Fumeng, patted him on the shoulder, and said with a smug smile, "Old man, from now on we're on equal footing."

Qin Fumeng's old face twitched, and he swiftly reached out to grab Qin Yu's hand, squeezing it hard.

"Ouch...it hurts..."

Qin Yu cried out loudly, trying to retract his claws, but Qin Fumeng held them firmly in his grasp.

"Didn't you want to be on equal footing with me?"

Qin Fu glared at Qin Yu with wide eyes, revealing his sharp front teeth: "Keep showing off!"

As he spoke, Qin Fumeng increased the pressure on his hands again.

"Aww..."

Qin Yu screamed in pain, feeling as if his bones were being crushed. He quickly grimaced and admitted defeat, "Grandpa, I was wrong, I was wrong..."

That old guy has absolutely no sense of humor!

duel!

I'll fight him sooner or later!

"You beast!"

Qin Fumeng laughed and cursed, releasing Qin Yu's grip. He then slapped Qin Yu on the forehead, saying, "Wait until you can beat me before you talk about being equals!"

Qin Yu rubbed his hands, grumbling unhappily, "Then you'd better try to live a few more years! Once I become a Grandmaster, I'll definitely beat you to a pulp!"

"I'll be waiting!"

Qin Fumeng raised an eyebrow. "As long as you have the ability, I will never use your grandfather's status to intimidate you!"

With that, Qin Fumeng finished the tea in his cup in one gulp and slowly stood up.

Qin realized the situation was unfavorable and immediately retreated.

Upon seeing this, Qin Fumeng couldn't help but burst into laughter, "You beast, weren't you going to beat me to a pulp? Why are you dodging?"

"Hmph, I'm not that capable yet. A wise man doesn't fight a losing battle!"

Qin Yu answered confidently.

"Hmm, not bad, you're quite sensible."

Qin Fumeng spoke with a double meaning, then turned and walked out.

Ok?

Qin Yu asked in surprise, "Old man, aren't you going to say anything?"

"Don't try to get a beating in front of me! I can't even be bothered to hit you!"

Qin Fu glared at him and walked out with light steps.

He didn't have much to say!

This scoundrel gave the lion's share of the wine business to His Majesty, which shows that he is using his brain to think things through!

Since he knows everything, what's the point of me saying anything?

You beast!

You've finally grown up!

I can worry less about it from now on!

Thinking of this, Qin Fumeng felt even more relaxed, as if he could almost float away.

As Qin Fumeng stepped out the door, he turned back to look at Nan Que'er and Luo Qingyi, who were following behind to see him off, and said with a smile, "From now on, don't call me 'Lord,' call me 'Grandpa'!"

What?

Upon hearing Qin Fumeng's words, Luo Qingyi and Nan Que'er suddenly stopped and stared wide-eyed at Qin Fumeng, both surprised and delighted, and even forgot to reply.

grandfather!

This is more than just a change in address!

This is giving them a legitimate status!

Seeing the two girls' surprise, Qin Yu couldn't help but remind them, "What are you standing there for? Hurry up and call him Grandpa!"

The two girls snapped out of their daze and quickly bowed in delight, sweetly calling out, "Grandpa!"

"Why!"

Qin Fumeng responded immediately, "From now on, if you can't make decisions about family matters, just ask Thirteen. You don't need to ask me anymore!"

That beast has grown up!

It's time to gradually hand over these household chores to him!

"Um."

The two women nodded slightly.

Qin Fumeng glanced at them with a smile, then turned and left.

Even after Qin Fumeng's figure disappeared into the courtyard, the two women were still not fully recovered.

"It's just a name, isn't it? Look at you all!"

Qin Yu stepped forward, putting his arm around each of the two women, one on each side. "Now you know how wise I was, right?"

Clearly, the old man fully agreed with his approach and was pleased with it.

"Yes, Young Master Thirteen is the wisest!"

Luo Qingyi smiled charmingly and planted a kiss on Qin Yu's cheek with a "smack".

Qin Yu was very satisfied with Luo Qingyi's performance, and then looked at Nan Que'er with a wicked smile.

Nan Que'er playfully pinched him, then tiptoed and gave him a kiss on the other cheek.

On the way back to the palace, Shangguan Youyi also learned about Zhao Luan's granting of Qin Yu the privilege of not having to bow when entering the court.

Shocked, Shangguan Youyi asked with concern, "Your Majesty, wouldn't you like to reconsider?"

"Need not!"

Zhao Luan smiled dismissively, "Qin Yu doesn't attend court, so what does it matter if he doesn't bow when he does?"

It's simply that you don't have to kneel and bow in front of her!

What she needs is for Qin Yu to share her burdens, not for Qin Yu to perform grand gestures towards her all the time!

"this……"

Shangguan Youyi was surprised, "That's true, but if people knew that His Majesty had granted Qin Yu the privilege of not having to bow when entering court, it would probably cause dissatisfaction among the court officials!"

"Dissatisfied? What do they have to be dissatisfied with?"

Zhao Luan disagreed, "Do you think that if the campaign against Yan succeeds, Qin Yu wouldn't deserve the privilege of not having to bow when entering the court?"

Ok?

Shangguan Youyi was taken aback, then suddenly slapped her forehead and laughed, "I almost forgot about that! Haha..."

Yes!

Qin Yu offered a grand plan to destroy Yan!

If the court succeeds in destroying the Yan state according to his plan, he will be fully entitled to the privilege of not having to bow when entering the court!

His Majesty is simply granting him this privilege a little earlier than expected!

All things considered, this deal between His Majesty and Qin Yu is incredibly worthwhile!

But soon, Shangguan Youyi realized a new problem.

Now that the privilege of not having to bow when entering the court has been granted, how will Qin Yu be rewarded when the Yan state is destroyed in the future?

Is it...

Shangguan Youyi glanced at Zhao Luan out of the corner of her eye.

To give herself to Qin Yu?