Empress in her second playthrough: Something's not right with this plot!

"Madam, you are mistaken."

Just when Madam Cui thought her plan had failed, Li Yunsheng changed the subject.

"It's not enough for it to be popular only in the capital; it needs to be popular throughout the entire Great Chu."

Madam Cui's eyes gleamed.

"What does the Prime Minister mean?"

"This dress is called a wide-sleeved shirt. Make one first and give it to Su Wanwan of Miaoyin Tower."

Tell her that I want wide-sleeved robes to become popular in the capital and become a trend in the Great Chu.

When you get back, you can make one for yourself first, so that this dress can become famous among wealthy ladies and young women.

Do you understand?

"Understand!"

Madam Cui was overjoyed, as this was exactly what she had expected.

"Thank you, Your Excellency!"

Cui Yan watched the two of them talking back and forth and felt a little superfluous.

"Madam, is your silk shop's business limited to the capital?"

Madam Cui hesitated for a moment, then held up five fingers.

“There is a silk business in Guangling Road, Huainan Road, Jiangnan Road, Jiannan Road and Lingnan Road.”

On the surface, the Great Chu did not prohibit officials from engaging in business, but it did not prohibit officials' family members from doing business.

Therefore, most high-ranking officials in the imperial court had some kind of business.

However, these businesses are all managed under the names of relatives.

Madam Cui also knew that Cui Yan doted on her so much.

Her beauty was only one reason; the most important thing was that she managed all the businesses, big and small, of the Cui family.

From the day she married into the Cui family, she knew that she would eventually grow old and lose her beauty.

In order not to be replaced by other women in the future, one must have enough value.

Hey!

Li Yunsheng exclaimed "Wow!" and couldn't help but look at Cui Yan with newfound respect.

It takes real skill for someone to marry such a shrewd and beautiful businesswoman.

"Not only in the capital, but also in the five regions you just mentioned, this kind of wide-sleeved robe should be promoted."

Moreover, it can only be made from gauze.

If you encounter any difficulties, you can tell Minister Cui and have him come directly to me.

Madam Cui quickly bowed.

"This servant will certainly not disappoint the Prime Minister."

Even if Li Yunsheng hadn't said anything, if the large-sleeved shirt could be profitable, she would have sold it in other provinces.

Moreover, with Su Wanwan creating hype, it would be difficult for this wide-sleeved shirt not to become a hit.

As long as she is the first to bring in a large quantity of silk and satin from Wei, by the time other merchants realize what's happening, she will have already made a fortune.

However, she did not expect that Prime Minister Li would take this matter so seriously.

She didn't delve into the deeper meaning behind it; she was certain she would make a profit no matter what.

Li Yunsheng suddenly thought of something.

"By the way, I will send someone to Shangpin Shop in a few days to purchase a batch of wide-sleeved shirts for the palace maids. You can prepare in advance."

Spend public funds on your own affairs.

Madam Cui was somewhat moved; purchasing from the palace was another lucrative business opportunity.

"The Cui family has no way to repay the Prime Minister's kindness."

Li Yunsheng added another sentence.

"Minister Cui, go to the Ministry of Rites later and see how to promote the 'Big Sleeve Robe'. I want it to become popular as soon as possible."

Cui Yan cupped his hands in greeting.

"This humble official understands."

At this moment, Liu Quan rushed into the hall.

"Your Excellency, a palace attendant has delivered an imperial decree."

Soon, a palace attendant entered the hall.

"Greetings, Your Excellency." Turning her head, she added, "Minister Cui is also here."

"What brings you here, eunuch?"

The eunuch straightened up: "His Majesty has decreed that the Prime Minister must enter the palace immediately."

Li Yunsheng glanced at the cheongsam in the brocade box beside him; the imperial edict had indeed come at the perfect time.

"Please wait a moment, Eunuch. I will change into my official robes and then accompany you into the palace."

As he spoke, he took the brocade box and went back to the inner room to change into his official robes.

Suddenly, an idea popped into Madam Cui's mind as she knelt on the ground.

That cheongsam, could it be for the Empress?

Chapter 18 Please, Your Majesty, change your clothes!

Weiyang Palace.

Jiang Qingying was full of confidence. This time, she could finally talk to Li Zei from the perspective of someone in a superior position.

Since she ascended the throne, Li Ze has become increasingly arrogant.

They control the government, are corrupt and lawless; they are nothing short of parasites on the Great Chu.

This time, she's going to take back everything she's lost!

"Your Majesty, Li Yunsheng requests an audience."

Jiang Qingying cleared her throat.

"Let him in."

Li Yunsheng entered the Phoenix Palace.

"Your subject, Li Yunsheng, pays his respects to Your Majesty."

"No gift."

"What brings His Majesty to summon me?"

Jiang Qingying's words were pointed.

"I heard that Minister Li has been on sick leave for two days. Is he feeling unwell?"

"I was just frightened, but I'm fine now."

Unaware that Li Yunsheng was setting a trap, Jiang Qingying followed up with a question.

What has startled Minister Li?

Li Yunsheng looked terrified.

“The night before last, an assassin broke into the mansion to kill me, which frightened me.”

Jiang Qingying took a deep breath. It was clearly this thief who set a trap, yet he claimed to have been frightened.

But she couldn't say these words aloud; she could only express her concern.

"Is Li Qing alright?"

"I am unharmed, but the assassin escaped."

Jiang Qingying said seriously.

"I have heard that Prime Minister Li has been poisoned. Is this true?"

Li Yunsheng was startled. How did the Empress know about this?

He had thought the Empress was talking about Shangguan Xuanran's poisoning, but unexpectedly, she brought up his own poisoning.

On second thought, he realized that he had consulted many imperial physicians in order to find an antidote.

She had consulted almost all the famous doctors in the capital, so it was no surprise that the news reached the Empress's ears.

Jiang Qingying noticed Li Yunsheng's surprised expression.

Hmph, so you can be surprised after all!

[Emotional Value +500]

The change in the system's emotion value brought Li Yunsheng back to his senses from his surprise.

With a slight lift of her starry eyes, one could see the Empress's emotions.

【proud】

Li Yunsheng lowered his head and smiled slightly.

"I am only slightly weak, not poisoned. Please do not believe the rumors, Your Majesty."

"you--"

Jiang Qingying's prepared explanation was completely disrupted.

Once Li Zei admits to being poisoned, she can start negotiating.

However, Li Yunsheng's statement that she wasn't poisoned caught her completely off guard.