Chapter 695: Su Yi Presents a "Plan" (Part 2)

Chapter 695: Chapter 508: Su Yi Presents a “Plan” (Part 2)

This Lianxin, with her figure and beauty, ranks among the top three noblewomen in the imperial capital. Moreover, being from Da Yue, she carries a hint of exotic allure in her every move.

No wonder he offered himself to me without any “impulsive” desire for possession, which made me uneasy about my purpose here tonight.

Can I really manage it?

One way or another, I’ve come this far; should I retreat now? Even if things don’t work out, what’s there to fear…

With a brave gesture, Su Yi brushed aside her locks, lifted her head, and stepped into Lin Miao’s spacious study.

“Mr. Lin.”

“Miss Su is here, please have a seat.” Lin Miao stood up to greet her.

Lianxin entered, serving a cup of rose hot drink.

“This is rose hot drink; Miss Su, perhaps you would like to try it?”

“Thank you, Mr. Lin.”

“I heard from Yurou that you are about to return to the capital soon?”

“Yes, I sneaked away from home, and having been gone this long, it’s time to go back,” Su Yi said.

She knew better; if she met her father, Su Mobai, right now, it would bring complications.

Of course, meeting him secretly was another matter.

But if the Imperial Censor or Su Mobai’s adversaries found out and caught something against my father, it would be troublesome.

Su Mobai is an Imperial Envoy handling cases here in Dongshan, and taking his daughter along clearly violates court regulations.

Of course, this is a minor issue. Typically, if no one reports or impeaches, the court won’t pursue it.

But if caught and reported to the throne, penalties would be inevitable.

Law is ruthless.

If ministers all mimic this, wouldn’t officials going out on missions bring their entire family along to use court funds for food, drink, and entertainment?

To prevent such occurrences, the court established these rules.

Especially for Su Mobai, carrying a special mission as an Imperial Envoy, the rules were stricter, forbidding family members, even for attending to daily needs, without registration with the court.

This is why, knowing Su Yi was in Dongshan, Su Mobai didn’t openly use his position to search, instead asking Pei Jian.

It means handing over a small hold to Pei Jian.

“Would you need me to help arrange a meeting with Mr. Su?” Lin Miao asked. If Su Yi wanted to see Su Mobai, he could find an excuse to cover it up.

“My father doesn’t know I followed him here, though if he found out, I might face terrible consequences…” Su Yi replied awkwardly.

“Do you think your coming to Dongshan can be hidden from Mr. Su?”

“Well, yes.” Su Yi felt a sudden panic inside; it seemed she was deceiving herself, as outsiders could see it clearly, whereas she pretended not to.

“Rest assured, I haven’t informed Mr. Su of your presence here.”

“Oh…”

“However, Mr. Su has known all along; only due to his position he may not come over himself, but he is indeed worried for your safety. You may not know how anxious he was when he learned you caught the plague. Yet as an Imperial Envoy, he is often powerless.” Lin Miao said.

“Ah…” Su Yi’s eyes immediately reddened.

“Don’t worry; the situation here is reported by Yurou every day, Mr. Su knows everything.” Lin Miao explained.

“Thank you, if possible, I’d like to see my father before returning to the capital,” Su Yi expressed.

“You certainly can; I will arrange it,” Lin Miao nodded, assuring that he could easily manage such a small matter.

“Thank you, sir.”

“Didn’t you come to discuss how to sell glass mirrors in the capital?” Lin Miao looked up and asked.

“Yes, sir, regarding the promotion plan for the glass mirrors I mentioned to you before; I have some other ideas…” Su Yi began.

“Okay, tell me, I’m listening,”

“Sir, our glass mirrors are unique; once they hit the market, they won’t lack a market. But how to make upper-class people notice quickly, sending them to auction is a good choice. Rare treasures will attract attention, but auction houses aren’t foolish—they would certainly set conditions. There have been cases like this before; they won’t let us take advantage for free…” Su Yi went on eloquently.

Evidently, she had done her homework on this matter and understood the various open and hidden rules in the capital’s business circle.

“Then how should we rapidly inform the entire upper class in the capital about our glass mirrors?” Lin Miao regarded Su Yi with true appreciation. Although Luli’s abilities weren’t lacking, she lacked the perspective compared to Su Yi.

Of course, it’s not that Luli wasn’t intelligent, but her social environment was different from Su Yi’s; she lacked a growth environment.

If Luli could go to the capital, her future would certainly see a leap of development.

There’s also Shi Yin, who originally had a good background but was implicated by her father’s crimes. Should her shackles be removed, she’s unlikely to be inferior to Su Yi.

“Next month is the Empress’s birthday. If we present a glass mirror as a birthday gift and demonstrate it publicly, it will certainly shock the entire capital!” Su Yi suggested.

“A good idea, but you realize this starves off Empress’s birthday to promote glass mirrors. Should Empress blame us, how would we bear this consequence?”

“The Empress gets a glass mirror for free; I highlight m she won’t blame us?” Su Yi paused slightly.

“High-ranking individuals detest being used, especially someone as regal as the Empress; if she investigates, can our business survive in the capital?”

“Uh…”

“This matter must be made known to the Empress. Moreover, her mirror must be unique for our business to last!” Lin Miao asserted.

Business isn’t all about high-quality products; sometimes, even excellent products can’t stand against overwhelming power—a single decree could bankrupt or ruin one—that’s power.

“You’re not aware the Emperor has had a stroke and lost speech abilities; next month, unless the Emperor recovers, even if celebrating the Empress’s birthday, it’ll only be a small-scale event, the impact wouldn’t be as prominent…” Lin Miao mentioned.

“What, the Emperor had a stroke!” Su Yi gasped in shock.

“Though the impact might be less than expected, the marketing strategy is still good, only untimely; we can gift it, but not under our name—it needs to be from the Crown Prince and Crown Princess Consort.” Lin Miao suggested, “Stay in Dongshan a few more days, I’ll arrange craftsmen to specifically create a mirror for the Empress, and then send you with it back to the capital.”

“Really?”

“Certainly, and I will personally write a letter for you to deliver it to the Crown Prince. Upon reading it, the Crown Prince will know what to do.” Lin Miao stated, “Additionally, I’ll assign someone to assist your work in the capital; she is Luli, Chief Shopkeeper of Furong Garden, and from now on at Yiji, she represents both me and Yurou.”

“Sir, what about me?” Su Yi asked.

“Naturally, you are who you are, what’s the problem?”

“I too belong to you, sir, don’t you trust me?”

“If I didn’t trust you, why would I agree to this business with you,” Lin Miao frowned, puzzled by her questions today.

“Sir, Su Yi wishes to serve you once before returning to the capital…” Su Yi bashfully dropped her head, voice low.

“You want to solidify our relationship?”

“Yes, since tackling this business with you, it may be difficult for me to marry off; moreover, I’m now your concubine, albeit unsanctioned. Yet, Su Yi boldly seeks to offer myself to you.” Su Yi timidly lowered her eyes, her cheeks flushed.

“Are you sure?”

Su Yi solemnly nodded.

“Su Yi, once we have a substantial relationship, you won’t have the chance to turn back.” Lin Miao was unsure how to respond—promising Su Yi the status of “concubine” was secured, backing off wasn’t an option.

“I only plead for one chance with you, sir, even if just one night of joy, that’s enough.”