The Prodigal Son

"Don't test my patience!"

Zhao Luan spoke again: "You must believe that the Duke of Wei's desire to destroy the State of Yan is no less than mine! If I were to tell the Duke of Wei that you have a plan to weaken the State of Yan but refuse to share it, the Duke of Wei would probably beat you three times a day until you tell him!"

"I……"

Qin Yu's face twitched violently.

This……

It really is!

How many ministers in the court didn't want to destroy the Yan state?

Qin Yu looked at Zhao Luan speechlessly: "Your Majesty, you are the ruler of a country, can't you be a little more considerate?"

A cold glint flashed in Zhao Luan's eyes as he retorted, "If I weren't so particular, would you still be alive today?"

amount……

That's true!

Whether it's the Dragon Claw Hand or the Monkey Stealing Peaches, both are things that will cost you your head!

Qin Yu pondered silently for a while, then gritted his teeth and said, "I do indeed have another plan to further weaken the Yan Kingdom!"

"I don't want Your Majesty to settle things with me anymore. I'm not very bright and easily get into trouble. Please, Your Majesty, grant me a decree that exempts me from the death penalty!"

"As long as I haven't committed treason or rebellion, I will be spared!"

What's the point of settling accounts?

They say they're even, but when they're in a bad mood, they find excuses to punish themselves!

It's better to have something that can save your life!

Hearing Qin Yu's words, Zhao Luan suddenly turned her head to the side, desperately trying to suppress her laughter.

That bastard really had a plan!

They figured it out in one go!

And an imperial edict granting immunity from death?

She and Qin Yu are bound together by life and death!

Anyone who tries to kill Qin Yu, she'll have to chop them up first!

Forget one pardon, I'd give him a hundred!

This is much better than settling things with Qin Yu!

After a moment, Zhao Luan turned his head, deliberately hesitated for a moment, and then gritted his teeth and agreed: "Alright, I agree! As long as your plan works, I will have someone send you the edict of immunity from death after I return to the palace!"

Qin Yu: "Does a ruler speak in jest?"

Zhao Luan: "A ruler's word is his bond!"

Both of them felt they had made a huge profit, and the rest was easy.

Qin Yu gathered his thoughts briefly before asking, "Is Your Majesty aware of the... magnolia flower scam?"

Well, thankfully it's been corrected!

Tulips don't exist in Ningguo or the surrounding countries.

"Magnolia flower scam?"

Zhao Luan asked curiously, "I've never heard of this before. Tell me about it."

"Then I'll tell Your Majesty a story!"

As Qin Yu spoke, he began to tell Zhao Luan the story of the mutated tulip scam.

When a peculiar magnolia flower was first introduced to a small country, it was scarce and expensive, and was regarded by the upper class as a symbol of wealth and glory.

Some merchants sensed a business opportunity and began hoarding magnolia flowers, driving up prices.

As the price of magnolia flowers soared, many people made a fortune.

Gradually, the people of the small country also joined the frenzy of buying magnolia flowers, willing to sell their houses and land to buy them.

At this point, everyone buys magnolia flowers no longer for their intrinsic value or for ornamental purposes, but in the hope that their price will rise indefinitely and thus generate profit.

However, as a large number of magnolia flowers flooded the market, the price of magnolia flowers plummeted.

Ultimately, countless people in this small country lost everything, and the country's economy collapsed completely.

Qin Yu's story came to an end, but Zhao Luan fell into deep thought.

The long-staple cotton policy can make the people of Yan rich in the short term!

The magnolia flower scam allows them to reap the wealth of ordinary people when the time is right!

The two strategies were perfectly combined!

At that time, the Yan Kingdom will be without food or money, and will inevitably fall into chaos!

This is the time to attack Yan!

Zhao Luan became increasingly excited as she thought about it, and her breathing suddenly became rapid.

Looking at Zhao Luan's heaving chest, Qin Yu couldn't help but think of what had happened a few nights ago.

Depend on!

Qin Yu suddenly jolted awake and quickly pinched the back of his hand hard.

Haven't you suffered enough yet?

Damn it!

It must be the lingering spirit of that lecherous old man causing trouble!

Zhao Luan felt a sharp pain in the back of her hand, finally snapping out of her daze.

She glanced down at her chest, then suddenly looked up at Qin Yu.

However, Qin Yu remained as upright and honest as a gentleman, seemingly still immersed in his own story.

snort!

They're putting on quite a convincing act!

Do you really think I don't know?

That bastard is incredibly audacious!

Zhao Luan cursed inwardly, but pretended to know nothing. "What do you think would be the most suitable substitute for magnolia flowers if this plan were used against the Yan Kingdom?"

"I don't know about that."

Qin Yu, without looking away, replied, "Your Majesty can discuss this with your ministers. Ideally, it should be something that our country has in abundance but Yan has in scarcity, and something that ordinary people can afford!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Luan couldn't help but curse Qin Yu inwardly.

That bastard!

They even thought of that!

As expected, a backup plan was in place!

"Excellent! I am very satisfied with this plan!"

A hint of approval appeared in Zhao Luan's eyes. "Qin Yu, you really are a talented person!"

"No, no!"

Qin Yu shook his head repeatedly, "These are all stories I heard when I was living among the common people. I never thought these stories would ever come in handy..."

As he spoke, Qin Yu even wore an expression of self-satisfaction.

"I'm not a fool, and you don't need to hide your abilities from me!"

Zhao Luan glanced at him and said sternly, "I have always remembered your merits, and I will reward you handsomely when you succeed! However, I also remember your faults! Therefore, when it's time for me to punish you, I will still punish you!"

Qin Yu sighed speechlessly, "I knew His Majesty would say that!"

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing!"

Zhao Luan stated frankly, "I don't want to damage the talents of our dynasty!"

Ha ha!

Qin Yu secretly curled his lip.

It's not you who's in pain, so of course you're saying that!

That's it!

Let's fight!

When you're under someone's roof, you have to bow your head!

Once I've improved my strength, let's see who beats whom!

Qin Yu secretly hardened his heart and said, "I have some matters to attend to here. If Your Majesty has nothing else to discuss..."

"What, are you trying to get rid of me?"

Zhao Luan raised an eyebrow and asked with a half-smile.

"How could I dare!"

Qin Yu grinned, "I was just thinking that His Majesty is extremely busy..."

"Alright!"

Zhao Luan interrupted him, "It's getting late, and the Duke of Wei should be returning home soon! I happen to have something I'd like to discuss with him, so let's have dinner at your residence tonight!"

Qin Yu's heart suddenly tightened.

What kind of tricks is this female demon up to now?

Zhao Luan's lips curled slightly, and she called Shangguan Youyi over again, "Immediately send someone to invite Prime Minister Song and Elder Su to a gathering at the Duke of Wei's residence tonight!"

Qin Yu's face darkened.

She not only stayed to eat for free, but also had to call others over?

How can she, a queen, not even understand the basic principle of not bringing guests along?

"yes!"

Shangguan Youyi accepted the order, but secretly harbored doubts.

What's wrong with Your Majesty?

Just a few days ago, he disregarded imperial decorum and beat up Qin Yu, yet today he's staying at the Qin family's house for a meal?

Has Qin Yu managed to appease His Majesty again?

Why do they seem like a young couple having a fight?

As soon as the thought came to mind, Shangguan Youyi was startled and quickly shook off the distracting thoughts.

Watching Shangguan Youyi leave, Zhao Luan slowly stood up. "Since I have nothing to do now, I'll practice martial arts with you!"

As she spoke, Zhao Luan even put on an expression that said, "You should feel honored."

"Again?"

Qin Yu was speechless and only wanted to escape.

Is this female demon trying to kill herself?

He desperately wanted to run away to Chenzhou with the people from the Baojing Division and get away from this female demon.

Seeing Qin Yu's green face, Zhao Luan couldn't help but turn her head away, revealing a sly smile.

I'm terrified you, you lecherous bastard!

Let's see if you dare to look around like that again with those thieving eyes of yours!