You were taken hostage, why pursue the Enemy's Empress?

Upon hearing Ying Wuji's assurance, the merchants seemed to be slightly comforted and expressed their gratitude, "Thank you, young master!"

Although they said that, their worried expressions did not disappear.

After all, Ying Wuji had no experience in dealing with this kind of situation before. It would be possible to solve it with Xun Zhiyin, but from the situation just now, it was obvious that Xun Zhiyin had no intention of helping. If he didn't sabotage the situation, it would be good enough.

They were truly moved, but they didn't believe that Ying Wuji could really do it.

Ying Wuji nodded slightly, "You're welcome! I'll escort you out!"

He then led the merchants out.

Bai Zhi glared at Xun Zhiyin angrily and followed them. She was almost exploding with anger just now. If it wasn't for Ying Wuji stopping her with his eyes, she would have rolled up her sleeves and fought.

She didn't know why, but she used to dislike being restrained by the young master. Now, she was willing to listen to his words.

Xun Zhiyin watched them leave and couldn't help but sneer. He never thought that Ying Wuji could solve this matter. After all, he knew Ying Wuque too well. It was possible for him to maintain some face and follow the rules, but business... how could he succeed without any experience?

He only stopped Ying Wuji to show his loyalty to Ying Wuque and his mother. He didn't expect this hostage to think of himself as a god.

Let him go. If he failed, it would be his own shame. If he succeeded, it would be his own achievement in turning the embassy's losses into gains.

...

Outside the embassy.

Ying Wuji escorted the people far away.

The leading merchant felt a little guilty and sighed, "Thank you for escorting us, young master. You can leave us here!"

Ying Wuji smiled, "No rush. The people who are bothering us are gone. Why don't we talk more about the situation of the paper store?"

"This..."

The merchant turned his head and found that they had walked to the street corner where there were fewer people and it was relatively quiet, suitable for discussions.

He couldn't help but look at Ying Wuji. Could he really have a solution?

Why not give it a try?

He composed himself and said, "To be honest, our paper store is struggling to survive. You also know about the policies of Kingdom Qian. The goods from our motherland have not stopped yet. They only leave after paying for each batch of goods. Otherwise, they will stay and use our resources and eat our food.

Now the goods are piling up, and we have no income. We have to pay for the goods from our motherland. If we can't sell them within half a month, we will have to pack up and go home."

"This..."

Ying Wuji frowned and pondered.

The merchant couldn't help but ask, "Young master, do you really have a solution?"

Ying Wuji nodded, "I do have a solution, but the price may be a bit high for you."

The merchant asked eagerly, "What price?"

Ying Wuji asked, "Are you willing to sell the store to me? Everything will be based on market price."

"This..."

The people looked at each other in confusion. They didn't expect Ying Wuji's solution to be to use his own money to bail them out.Anyway, their business couldn't go on anymore. Selling the shop was the only way out. If they sold it to the people of Flame Kingdom or Li Kingdom, they would definitely be pressured to lower the price. But if they could sell it at market price, it would be a good way to limit their losses.

However, everyone was still hesitant. After all, it was their hard work, and they hadn't reached the moment of complete bankruptcy yet.

And if they lost their livelihood, they would have to return to Kingdom Qian, or they would be charged with treason.

Kingdom Qian was heavily focused on agriculture and war. After returning, most of them could only farm, and if they wanted to turn their fortunes around, they could only join the army and fight on the battlefield. Just thinking about it made people suffocate.

Ying Wuji added, "After selling it to me, you can still stay and work here. You can do what you used to do before. The former boss will be the manager in the future, and I can guarantee that your wages will be more than before, not less. It's just right for you to stay in Kingdom Qian."

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes turned red. Who wouldn't want to stay in Li Kingdom?

Someone immediately nodded in agreement. "Okay! We'll listen to Young Master!"

Anyway, with someone backing them up and the chance to stay in Li Kingdom, they wouldn't lose out no matter how they calculated it.

As for their own industry becoming Ying Wuji's... Although they felt a little lost, it was not a problem at all. After all, they couldn't earn much money as a boss before.

Under Ying Wuji's guidance, everyone evaluated the value of their paper shops and informed him.

Ying Wuji smiled. "Go back and wait for me for a day. I'll bring you back to life after one day!"

After saying that, he left with Bai Zhi.

Everyone looked at Ying Wuji's back and felt more confident.

"Since Young Master is so confident, he must have a way."

"I heard that Young Master has been having a hard time lately. No wonder he didn't want to say it in front of Xun Lao Gou just now. If he really wanted to help, Xun Lao Gou would have taken all the benefits. Now that the shop belongs to Young Master, we can still earn some money."

"I think he just wants our shop..."

"Don't talk nonsense! Can you run the shop on your own? In the end, you'll just sell it cheaply. Now Young Master can give you a guaranteed price, and he also gives you the opportunity to stay and work in Li Kingdom. Are you still not satisfied?"

"Yes! If you feel wronged, you can choose not to sell it. You can go back to Kingdom Qian by yourself."

At the mention of "returning to Kingdom Qian," everyone shuddered.

The title of "the country of tigers and wolves" was well-deserved for Kingdom Qian, not only for other lords but also for its own people.

Since the book "Shang Jun Shu" became a strategy for governing the country, the number of people who died of hunger had indeed decreased, but they were all oppressed and unable to breathe. Everyone knew that doing business in Li Kingdom was more comfortable than in Kingdom Qian.

...

On the way back to the embassy.

Bai Zhi's face wrinkled with worry. "Young Master! Where can we get 7,000 liang of silver? The embassy's expenses for several months may not even be enough for this amount."@@novelbin@@

She was very puzzled. She didn't expect Ying Wuji to be willing to take on so much money.

And he promised to use cash to buy all their shops tomorrow.Within a day, where can we get so much money?

Ying Wuji smiled and took a jade pendant directly from his neck. "Is this enough?"

"New Qian Jade?"

Bai Zhi was startled. "Young master, this is a great treasure of Kingdom Qian that the queen begged for you from His Majesty. There are only a few pieces in the entire Kingdom Qian. Not only do you need it for your cultivation, but it also represents the dignity of Kingdom Qian. If it falls into the hands of others and is discovered by His Majesty..."

"The dignity of Kingdom Qian?"

Ying Wuji sneered. "Kingdom Qian has lost its dignity in my heart since they decided to cover up my assassination. As for cultivation, I don't need a new Qian Jade. Don't worry, even if they want to punish me, I don't believe they will take me back to Kingdom Li from Kingdom Qian."

Bai Zhi was shocked. "Young master, your name is really not wrong... But in this way, although we can earn money, we are still letting Xun Zhiyin benefit!"

Ying Wuji cut him off. "Benefit? Is he worthy?"

Bai Zhi's eyes lit up. "Does the young master have a way?"

"Of course!"

"What way?"

"It can't be said now. You'll know later!"

"..."

Ying Wuji smiled and asked, "Will you stop me?"

Bai Zhi raised her pretty face and smiled. "As long as I can make the young master not feel wronged, no matter what the young master does, I will support you!"

...

The two walked quickly and also went to the embassy.

Ordinary pawnshops dared not accept the new Qian Jade. They had to change into appropriate clothes.

Unexpectedly, they met an acquaintance at the door of the embassy.

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Ying Wuji curiously asked, "Miss Hua Chao, what are you doing here?"

Hua Chao was still beautiful, like a just-ripe peach, making people want to squeeze out the juice from inside.

But she looked much worse than yesterday, and it seemed that she hadn't slept well last night.

Hua Chao bowed gracefully and smiled softly. "Although I did not intend to cause trouble for the young master, it was also because of me. In addition, the young master gave me a song, and I feel very guilty. I plan to leave Jiangcheng in a few days, so I want to apologize to the young master before I leave!"

Ying Wuji was stunned. "Leaving Jiangcheng? Why so suddenly?"