After Hua Yanxi received the invitation from the Cao family the next day, she prepared gifts and came over.
As soon as she entered the door, Mrs. Cao walked up eagerly and held her hand: "As soon as I saw the fifth prince and concubine yesterday, I felt that the two of us were destined. It happened that there was a sister as old as you in my family. As soon as I saw you, I
I felt so cordial that I couldn't help but feel like I was inviting you to be my guest."
Hua Yanxi also responded with a smile: "Madam, I feel the same way."
The two of them entered the hall while chatting, and Mrs. Cao whispered: "My husband is already waiting in the study. I will take you over to see her right now."
After entering the study, Mrs. Cao ordered people to go down to prepare meals, leaving space for the two of them, and ordered people not to disturb them.
If you were someone else, you might think there is something wrong. What does it look like for a male host and a female guest to talk alone together?
But who is Mrs. Cao? She also has a brain. This is thanks to Mr. Cao who respects her very much. Even if he has a few aunts, he also knows that the one who can help him must be his wife.
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In the study room, the two of them got down to the topic after some polite exchanges.
"What does the snacks sent by the Fifth Princess yesterday mean?"
Hua Yanxi put down the tea cup and said with a smile: "Of course it means literally, this is just a small snack. If Mr. Cao likes a full meal, it's not impossible."
"Oh? I don't know if the fifth prince is so polite, but do you need your help?" Lord Cao asked calmly.
Hua Yanxi did not mince words, but said directly: "I heard that the imperial court is interested in cooperating with businessmen recently. It just so happens that I have several shops under my control. I want to cooperate with the imperial court. I don't know if Master Cao can make it convenient."
Mr. Cao felt relieved when he heard this. It turned out to be such a small thing.
Originally, there was more than one quota, so it didn't matter if one was allocated.
He smiled and said: "The fifth prince's concubine is not an outsider, so naturally she can do it. That quota..."
"Master Cao misunderstood. I don't only want one quota, but all of them."
"Here, Fifth Princess, please stop joking. There are strict orders prohibiting monopoly. How can this be..."
"Master Cao, there is no need to use those words to prevaricate me. You can talk to my father, but why can't you talk to me? Why, are you worried that I won't be able to benefit?" Hua Yanxi said with a smile.
Master Cao's expression changed, and he looked at Hua Yanxi with vigilance: "Fifth Princess, you can eat randomly but not talk nonsense. I behave upright and sit upright..."
"Master Cao, don't worry that I am deceiving you. If there is no complete evidence, I will not say such a thing. Master Cao dares to do such a thing, so he must be bolder."
Mr. Cao squinted his eyes and leaned back on the chair: "Since the Fifth Prince and the Concubine know that, they also know that I have discussed it with your father, so why do you have to do this again? You are a family after all, and this matter has fallen into
Everyone has good things going on, right? Rather than discussing it with me, it would be safer to cooperate with your father, right?"
"No one in this world has a problem with having too much money. Besides, we are a family, and I am the married daughter after all. Is there a layer between us?"
"And speaking of safety, I think it is safe for Mr. Cao to cooperate with me. After all, if the matter spreads, Mr. Cao may not be able to wear the hat on his head." Hua Yanxi said this and said seriously.
He picked up the cup without looking at the expression on the other person's face.
"What does the fifth prince's concubine mean?" Mr. Cao's expression remained unchanged.
Is this person here to cooperate or to threaten?
Is it possible that she still wants to report her if she fails to bribe her?
Has she forgotten that one is her biological father and the other is the target of her bribery? If things get too big, no one will benefit.
If the Hua family is really involved in a lawsuit, can she, the daughter of the Hua family, really stay out of it?
"Master Cao, there is no need to test me. Since I can come to you, I naturally have my considerations. The national treasury is not rich now, right? If the emperor knew that his officials collaborated with others to do such a thing...
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Salt is one of the sources of tax revenue for the treasury, and there is no reason why the emperor would be willing to share it with others.
Now there is no other way to cooperate with businessmen, but if you know that you are being monopolized, you won't be so easy to talk to.
Lord Cao looked at Hua Yanxi: "What the fifth prince means is that there are risks in cooperating with others, but there is no risk in cooperating with you?"
There was a bit of contempt and temptation in his words.
Hua Yanxi nodded confidently: "Of course, even if the emperor knew about this matter, he would only turn a blind eye."
"Tell me about the fifth princess."
Hua Yanxi smiled and said: "Master Cao's cooperation with my father is just a cooperation between businessmen, but if you cooperate with me, it is a cooperation with the royal family. It is not a big deal for my father to know."
After all, Mr. Cao has been in the officialdom for many years, so he will not be fooled by just one or two words.
The fifth prince's concubine is a royal, but the fifth prince is just an unpopular prince. The word "royal" is simply a joke.
"The fifth princess was joking. The emperor originally planned to cooperate with businessmen. If it was with the royal family himself, then why would he make such a decree."
"Lord Cao doesn't understand what I mean. The Emperor doesn't like his things to be taken away, but what if that thing turns around and ends up in his pocket again?"
Master Cao frowned. He didn't understand what Hua Yanxi meant, or maybe he understood it a little bit, but he felt it was ridiculous.
"Sir Cao, let's be honest. Give me the quota, but don't reveal it to my father before the list is published. As for my father, I will handle it myself and will never let Mr. Cao have any trouble. At the same time, you can take care of it from me.
How about you get a lot of benefits from your father?"
"This matter..."
"Master Cao, I don't have time to spend with you. I'll give you an answer right now. I'm very busy." Hua Yanxi raised her eyebrows.
Mr. Cao's mind went back and forth a thousand times, but after only a few breaths passed, he said: "Okay, I promise you."
He had no choice but to refuse to agree to this matter. He was really afraid that Hua Yanxi would have evidence that Hua Shao bribed him, and then the black gauze hat on his head would be gone.
In fact, if Hua Yanxi is willing to give him time, he may not be able to think of other ways, but now, time does not wait for us, and he has no choice but to board Hua Yanxi's pirate ship.
"Okay, Mr. Cao, please be patient. I will contact you again when I need Mr. Cao." Hua Yanxi said and stood up.
Mr. Cao went out to see her off. As soon as they took two steps out, Mrs. Cao came up to them with a smile: "The meal is ready, the fifth prince..."
"No, I have something to do and need to go to the palace, so I won't disturb you two while you have dinner." Hua Yanxi refused with a smile.
When Mr. Cao heard this, his heart skipped a beat, and a flash of joy flashed through his mind.