After conquering seven male favorites, the vicious heroine wants to run away

Chapter 152 What is a fox?

"so?"

Tao Huiyan nodded, "I want to become a royal merchant. Twenty percent of the profits will be a gift to His Highness, fifty percent will be donated to the Nan Yue army, and the remaining thirty percent will be used to maintain the Tao family's expenses."

In business, Tao dares to claim second place, and no one dares to claim first.

Only those with absolute wealth and power can protect everything they want to hold onto.

Shi Nuanyu looked him over with amusement. "Boss Tao, you want to use the back door?"

After all this buildup, they've been waiting for her here.

"That's quite a high price to pay."

Giving away 70% of the profits so casually would be a losing proposition for the Tao family, whose vast fortune requires a huge amount of money.

Tao Huiyan turned slightly to the side, took the hand holding the dried fruit in her hands, and said with affection in her eyes, "When I was six years old, I swore to the heavens that whoever saved my life, I would give my whole heart to them."

"Does Your Highness wish for me to break my vow and die a gruesome death?"

Telling jokes while doing real things—I've never seen anyone risk their life for money.

Shi Nuanyu raised her chin, signaling him to let go, and wanted to eat the dried fruit in her hand.

Tao Huiyan's eyes darkened, and as if possessed, she lowered her head, her tongue tracing across her soft fingertips as she rolled up a dried fruit and put it in her mouth.

He stared intently at the woman before him, savoring the taste of the dried fruit.

"It tastes excellent; no wonder His Highness likes it."

Vixen!
Shi Nuanyu's heart skipped a beat, and she nervously licked her lips. She couldn't resist the temptation of such a handsome man.

"you you you……"

"Tao Huiyan, are you possessed by a fox spirit?"

He quickly withdrew his hand and clasped it tightly with his other hand.

She finally understood why her wealthy older sisters from her past life all loved this product; she only understood the reason after experiencing it firsthand…

Thinking of the portrait in the Beauty Pavilion, her mind calmed down.

Shi Nuanyu pursed her lips and decided to remind him, "Now that you have a wife and children, you shouldn't do anything that could cause misunderstandings."

Wife and children!

Tao Huiyan looked puzzled. "Your Highness, what is the meaning of your words? Are you perhaps blaming me for not fulfilling my duties as a husband?"

He was moved, and his slender fingertips climbed up her right knee.

Seeing that he misunderstood, Shi Nuanyu pushed his hand away and said in one breath, "Isn't the portrait in the side room of the Beauty Pavilion your wife and children?"

Tao Huiyan was slightly taken aback, then looked at her with a wry smile.

"So this is why Your Highness has been resisting me all this time. Didn't Your Highness see the words on the painting when you entered the studio?"

Shi Nuanyu blinked blankly.

Judging from her appearance, she must have forgotten everything. Tao Huiyan sighed helplessly, "When will the swallows return in pairs? Peach blossoms on both banks dip into the water."

My name comes from this line of poetry; the person in the painting was painted by my father, and she is also my mother.

So she misunderstood, and misunderstood for so long.

Shi Nuanyu's eyes darted around, and she coughed twice to cover up her embarrassment and quickly changed the subject.

"I agree, but only a 20% commission. Although Nan Yue is powerful, its common people live in poverty."

If it's convenient for you, you could create a commercial street to provide employment for people of all genders.

Last time, she exchanged the wool she had taken from the Prince of Anchang's mansion for grain and sent it out, only to find that many poor people were still starving.

If their fundamental needs can be met, their living conditions can be greatly improved.

Tao Huiyan looked at the prince, who exuded an air of imperial authority, and a look of admiration flashed in her eyes. He was indeed the person she admired.

Knowing that she was changing the subject, Tao Huiyan stopped asking and pondered her words carefully.

"Could Your Highness describe the commercial streets in detail?"

He grasped the key points and sensed a business opportunity.

After thinking for a long time and organizing her thoughts, Shi Nuanyu ordered someone to bring a set of paper and pens to draw the outline of the street.

"Actually, it's similar to Tao's shops. They acquire an entire street, turn it into a commercial street, and focus on selling goods. They rent it out to people to do business, or they build large general stores so people can make a living."

As she explained, she drew out the design, "Once Taojia Commercial Street becomes famous, you can build commercial streets in various cities."

The only condition is that the workers must be from impoverished backgrounds. I will send people to patrol the area daily to maintain order on the commercial street.

The Tao family has a great reputation and ample financial resources; they are more than capable of handling these matters. Tao Huiyan's eyes gradually lit up as she developed a strong interest in the commercial street, already envisioning its form in her mind.

“The Tao family’s business is definitely going to take a step further,” he said, somewhat troubled. “To take over such a large business, we’ll have to argue with other merchants.”

“Brother, you’re a royal merchant now, why are you worrying about these things?” He was usually so clever, how could he be so foolish at this moment? “With me as your backer, when the time comes I will spread the word, how dare anyone else make things difficult for me?”

Furthermore, she stipulated that they could not cooperate with other merchants and could only employ poor people as laborers, without restricting female workers. In this dynasty where reputation was paramount, no one could openly employ female workers.

The burning desire in Tao Huiyan's eyes was undisguised; His Highness trusted him unconditionally.

"Your Highness, I will certainly not let you down."

He was confident from the bottom of his heart, and his eyes sparkled with brilliance.

Shi Nuanyu stared blankly into those captivating eyes. When she first saw him, he had a smile on his face, but he had no joy in life and a faint sense of death about him.

At this moment, all traces of his former dejection have vanished, replaced by an irresistible air of confidence.

Wow!
Is this what it means to have a career?

Shi Nuanyu grasped his hand and entrusted him with an important task, "Don't worry, I won't let you down. Go ahead and do it boldly. I will be your strong support."

"I……"

Tao Huiyan hesitated, wanting to speak but holding back. He wanted to realize his ambitions and also wanted to leave a place in her heart.

Seeing that there was no affection in her eyes, Tao Huiyan swallowed the words she was about to say.

There's plenty of time in the future; he didn't believe she wouldn't be moved by him.

"Thank you, Your Highness," he slowly approached and embraced her waist, tentatively resting his head on her neck. "Your Highness's wish, I will do my best to fulfill it."

The man's nose slid slowly back and forth across his neck, while Shi Nuanyu blinked rapidly, extending a finger to push him away from his waist.

"I...I understand."

Steward Tao respectfully reported from outside the door, "Master, Tao Er requests an audience."

A smile flickered in Tao Huiyan's eyes; she knew when to stop.

"I have some matters to attend to. The scenery in the manor is quite nice. Your Highness may visit if you are interested."

Shi Nuanyu hurriedly urged him on, saying, "Go ahead, go ahead, I can take care of myself."

Watching the man's departing figure, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief. With such a bewitching face, he was bound to seduce her one day.

The bedroom was empty. Shi Nuanyu looked around curiously. Tao Huiyan's residence was as simple as ever, with no fancy decorations.

In the study.

Tao Huiyan leaned back in her chair, casually flipping through the account books, her alluring peach blossom eyes devoid of any warmth.

"Has it been dealt with?"

Tao Er replied cautiously, "Not a single person survived."

Everyone thought the head of the family was a kind person, but little did they know he was a madman, a complete and utter madman.

Tao Huiyan sneered, her tone tinged with regret, "They got off easy."

He will not let any of those who persecuted his mother and father go; they deserve to die.

Even if they fall into the depths of hell and become vengeful ghosts, he is determined to take their lives.

"Go back."

Tao Er dared not linger, bowed, and turned to leave.

Tao Huiyan picked up the token of the Tao family patriarch from the table, her eyes filled with disgust and disdain.

Even a rabbit will fight back when cornered; do you really think he's an easy target like Luan Chong?

Recalling that day, the murderous intent in his eyes was palpable.

Why did he allow them to drug him that day, only regaining his senses when His Highness arrived?

A gust of cool wind broke through the window, and he froze, blinking blankly for a moment before casually tossing the family head's token into a corner.
He stretched lazily, his gaze falling on the doorway. "Where is His Highness?"

Dealing with these trivial matters is really exhausting; it's better to spend time with His Highness.

Thinking of her beloved, Tao Huiyan felt a surge of warmth in her heart.

In the Peach Garden, Shi Nuanyu leisurely admired the scenery. The mansion boasted such a grand winding stream, with water flowing around it.

The artificial hill is picturesque, and the orchids are breathtakingly beautiful; such a beautiful scene is indeed worth seeing.

No wonder they're rich!
Of those men, who isn't rich?
Before Shi Nuanyu could think about it further, a brocade pouch among the orchids caught her attention.

Who isn't rich?