The Incense Monopoly Order

Chapter 175 Making the Impossible Possible
Instead of receiving news that the county government had filed a case against her for losing her treasure, Shang Mingshu received a mediation from the county magistrate.

The Han family's long-standing presence in Yingtian Prefecture was not without reason; Shang Mingshu's gaze towards the county magistrate became meaningful.

Perhaps she was underestimating the situation. The magistrate's relationship with the Han family was not deep, but that did not mean he did not care about the Han family's feelings. That night, he was willing to get up in the middle of the night, take her words to heart, and cooperate. It was not because it concerned the White Lotus Sect or was a great achievement, but only to help Old Madam Han once, and also to help the Han family once and for the last time.

If the Han family is rotten to the core, he can finally let go completely. If he can wake up Master Han, he can fulfill his gratitude.
"I have only one request." Shang Mingshu would not be lenient just because she saw through the magistrate's good intentions towards the Han family. "Let the Liu family reopen their business in Yingtian Prefecture."

Grandpa Han and the county magistrate had considered all sorts of harsh demands from Shang Mingshu, but they never expected that Shang Mingshu would actually hand over this enormous benefit to Liu Shi!
Just to embarrass the Han family?
Back then, the Han family made Liu leave Yingtian Prefecture in disgrace. Now, she is forcing the Han family to welcome Liu back. Indeed, there is no more shameful thing for the Han family than this.

But her tea comes from the same source as Liu's. Liu's decision to open a teahouse in Tianfu is not to find someone to compete with her.

"Madam Shang, may I ask why this is the case?" The magistrate was extremely curious. As the head of the county, he was happy to see the prosperity of Tianfu's commerce.

After the commotion on the opening day of the incense auction, Shang Mingshu's incense auction order resounded throughout the entire Yingtian Prefecture, and every ordinary citizen knew about it.

After the incident at the Han family, Fengtian Prefecture became famous, and the high-ranking officials and nobles of Yingtian Prefecture would regard her as a rare commodity. She could have been the only one in Yingtian Prefecture.

Shang Mingshu smiled and said, "In the way of business, the worst thing is to monopolize a region. Yingtian Prefecture is vast, and business opportunities will naturally attract others to compete for them. Rather than waiting for others to enter the game, it is better to find a good partner yourself. The Liu family has received a favor from me and will certainly not compete with me maliciously. It is a win-win choice."

Even though he knew that Shang Mingshu's words were just high-sounding words and the most superficial reasons for her, the magistrate was still deeply moved. If he hadn't corresponded with Prefect He and learned about Shang Mingshu's character when her people were choosing a location in Yingtian Prefecture, and knew that she had no shortage of outstanding young men who wanted to marry her, and that even the Prefect's son was not a good match for her, the magistrate would have wanted to act as a matchmaker for Shang Mingshu.

Only then did he understand the excessive praise in Prefect He's letter.

The magistrate did not pursue the matter further and turned to ask the Han family's grandmother and grandson. The old lady of the Han family looked at her grandson, seemingly handing over the decision to him.

"I agree," Grandpa Han replied readily.

This efficiency caught Shang Mingshu's attention.

Seeing Shang Mingshu's surprise, Grandpa Han didn't offer an explanation. Before coming, he had considered countless exorbitant demands from Shang Mingshu. Compared to his various guesses, Shang Mingshu only wanted Liu Shi to return to Yingtian Prefecture, which would only damage the reputation of the Han family without causing any serious harm.

This damage to his reputation is different from his vehement denial of stealing the Jade Guanyin and his utter antagonism towards Shang Mingshu. He has only suffered a defeat, and victory and defeat are common occurrences in war. He will do everything in his power to earn back what he has lost for the Han family today.

With Liu back under his nose, she could constantly remind him not to drift through life as he had in the past.

Clearly understanding her grandson's determination, Old Madam Han couldn't help but tilt her head back to force back the tears that were about to overflow from her eyes: "You all go first, I have something to say to Madam Shang alone."

After the matter was settled, Grandpa Han and the magistrate left together. Once everyone had left, Grandma Han unexpectedly knelt down before Shang Mingshu.

Shang Mingshu moved with lightning speed, catching the old lady before her knees touched the ground: "Old Madam, why is this?"

"Madam Shang, you deserve this bow from me." Old Madam Han could no longer hold back her tears, which streamed down her face. "Madam Shang has brought vitality to the Han family and has done us a great favor."

Shang Mingshu could see that Master Han seemed to have undergone a complete transformation overnight, but she dared not take credit: "Madam, destruction and reconstruction are not achieved overnight. Master Han's profound enlightenment is partly due to my experience, partly due to Madam's earnest expectations over the years, and partly due to the bloodline of the Han family and the sense of responsibility of a good man that Master Han still possesses." Shang Mingshu always chose to say things that sounded good.

Madam Han was very pleased. She held Shang Mingshu's hand tightly, her unspoken words conveying a thousand unspoken thoughts.

She had no intention of expressing any more gratitude. In the future, she would do everything in her power to protect Shang Mingshu's incense monopoly in Yingtian Prefecture, and she would personally spread her admiration and praise for Shang Mingshu to the places where Shang Mingshu would open incense monopoly in the future.

This is Shang Mingshu's biggest demand: to let Liu return to Yingtian Prefecture. This means that Han will bow down. In the eyes of outsiders, Han Mansion is still the towering Han Mansion of yesteryear. If Shang Mingshu can make Han Mansion back down in Yingtian Prefecture, then no matter which prefecture or city wants to exclude the Incense Order, they will have to refer to Han Mansion.

This move saved Shang Mingshu from many subsequent troubles.

The fact that she was able to resolve the grievances with the Han family so peacefully and smoothly was beyond Shang Mingshu's expectations. If it weren't for Master Han's profound realization, Shang Mingshu had predicted that she and the Han family would have broken off relations.

The ending was pleasing; Shang Mingshu did not immediately set off to leave, but waited for Zhao Wan'er in Yingtian Prefecture.

Zhao Wan'er traveled day and night. Upon receiving Shang Mingshu's letter, she dared not delay for a moment and kept a close eye on the situation in Yingtian Prefecture. After meeting Shang Mingshu, she confirmed that Shang Mingshu was not making fun of her and that Shang Mingshu was truly able to bring Liu Shi back to Yingtian Prefecture.

Shang Mingshu accomplished what the entire Liu clan could not!

Overwhelmed with excitement, she clenched her fist, not missing Shang Mingshu's words of advice: "Such a great achievement, why do you want me to give it to the Liu clan!"

She could have run the business in Yingtian Prefecture on her own, which would have allowed her and her husband to completely escape the complexities of the Liu family. If Shang Mingshu specifically requested them to come, the Liu family would not refuse.

To regain their former glory, the Liu family was willing to sacrifice half of their fortune!

"So what if I brought you and Liu Sanlang here?" Shang Mingshu retorted.

Zhao Wan'er couldn't understand for a moment, not knowing what Shang Mingshu was asking.

"You and your husband are still part of the third branch of the Liu family, and the profits still have to be handed over to the clan. The Liu family can easily control you." Shang Mingshu gently waved her fan, her words following the rhythm of the fan's movement. "Don't you want to completely break away from the Liu family? Or... take control of the entire Liu family?"

Completely break away from the Liu family and seize power over the entire Liu family!
Zhao Wan'er dared not think about either of them.

If Shang Mingshu hadn't forced the Han family to return Liu to Yingtian Prefecture, Zhao Wan'er would have thought Shang Mingshu was just daydreaming.

At that moment, however, her heart fluttered.

The girl in front of her, who was younger than her, had the ability to easily control everything and turn the impossible into possible!
"Third Sister, please teach me!"

Returning bird~~