Chapter 86: Imperial Fortune

Accept, or not accept!

This overwhelming fortune descends upon one's head; even Zhao Gongming cannot help but feel somewhat excited.

And beside Zhao Gongming, Chen Jiugong and Yao Shaosi were even more excited, trembling slightly.

They never expected that merely accompanying the old master to a mortal activity would actually bring about a great opportunity!

Now, Ao Yifan is sending the opportunity to open a new great road to Zhao Gongming.

Now it's up to Zhao Gongming whether he dares to accept it!

"What does this mean?"

Shang Qingjun's brows slightly furrowed; in less than an hour, she had already been conquered by Ao Yifan's talent.

In her heart, the position of Merchant Alliance Chief belongs to Ao Yifan, and can only be Ao Yifan!

But Shang Qingjun never expected that Ao Yifan would hand over this position to someone else.

Not only does Shang Qingjun not understand, but nobody present understands either.

Even this Boss Zhao is known to some people.

Although the other party can be described as wealthy beyond the four seas, after today everyone feels that compared to Ao Yifan, they are far inferior.

Facing everyone's puzzled gazes, Ao Yifan merely smiled and looked toward Zhao Gongming.

"Hehe, Boss Zhao, are you interested in the position of Merchant Alliance Chief?"

He glanced up at the massive fortune swirling above his head, and Zhao Gongming instantly realized that this grand gathering was likely arranged for him.

"Well schemed!"

Zhao Gongming gave Ao Yifan a deep look, knowing that the other party had brought him in for some purpose, likely to deal with the recent legend of the black bird.

Even though he knows the other party is scheming against him, the present temptation is simply too great.

Opening a new great road, let alone future benefits, merely the fortune gathered from all merchants' ways can greatly increase one's foundation.

One must know that since the last time Saint Nüwa disrupted the heavenly mechanism, allowing the Lord of Penetrating Heaven to seize a thread of life for the master.

Nowadays, all immortals of the Severed Sect are desperately increasing their foundations to face the impending calamity.

Therefore, this seemingly insignificant mortal business activity could very well ultimately affect one's life and death.

With his thoughts clear, only a whirlwind was seen swirling around Zhao Gongming's body.

The next moment, his body slowly rose, looking down upon everything below.

"Outer Sect Senior Disciple of the Severed Sect, Zhao Gongming, today I accept the position of Merchant Alliance Chief; any objections, everyone?"

The sudden change left nobody expecting it.

Some timid mortals have even begun to perform the kowtow before Zhao Gongming.

After all, they never expected that this mortal business summit would actually attract such an immortal!

"This..."

Not only ordinary people, but even Shang Rong, who usually plans strategies, is now stunned speechless.

Zhao Gongming!

As the Chancellor of Yin-Shang, he had naturally heard of that great immortal's title.

After all, Wen Zhong and Wen Taishi are indeed third-generation disciples of the Severed Sect!

Thus, as a pillar of Yin-Shang, Wen Taishi must still address this person before him as 'uncle-master'.

"Is this the scheme of that prince consort? Letting such a great immortal become Merchant Alliance Chief—even the Great King would have to weigh carefully before moving against Chen Tang Pass."

Shang Rong laughed and shook his head.

He knows that any opinion of his now is meaningless.

There's no way; Ao Yifan doesn't play by the rules, while they were still cautiously scheming, Ao Yifan outright revealed Wen Taishi's uncle-master—how can they still play?

"Never mind, never mind, come, Jiugong, let's drink!"

After coming to terms, Shang Rong no longer had the mind to worry about Chen Tang Pass, since the situation was already settled and he could not change anything.

Therefore, Shang Rong failed to notice the woman who walked up to Ao Yifan's side.

……

"Young master, today Qingjun has been enlightened!"

Shang Qingjun, at this moment, her admiration for Ao Yifan overflows beyond words.

"Hehe, Miss, you overpraise me; I merely wish to do what I can for this world, after all, if commerce is obstructed, the people will forever be unable to escape a life of hardship."

Ao Yifan said.

"Young master, great righteousness!"

Shang Qingjun's eyes lit up; she never expected Ao Yifan to possess such noble character.

"Qingjun still has some doubts about commerce; I wonder if Young Master could help clear them up?"

Looking at Ao Yifan with eager anticipation, Shang Qingjun whispered.

Upon hearing this, Ao Yifan smiled and said, "It would be my honor to help Miss clear her doubts; why not go to my residence for a chat, so I can thoroughly explain the ways of business?"

"In that case, thank you, Young Master!"

Shang Qingjun performed a bow, then immediately followed Ao Yifan onto the carriage.

As for matters here, Ao Yifan had already made arrangements.

As for overseeing the overall situation, with Zhao Gongming present, there would be no problem.

And he, naturally, had more important matters to attend to.

After all, answering a naive girl's questions about business is more meaningful than being with a group of merchants.

……

"It's over, it's over; Miss is actually engaged to the son of the Marquis of Xibo—what should we do?"

Gazing at the tightly shut door, the lovely maid anxiously paced back and forth.

After all, when explaining the ways of business, does one need to close the door?

But she is merely a maid; how could she defy her young lady's decision?

As the sun set and the moon rose, waiting for everything to calm, the lovely maid's heart also sank to the bottom of the valley.

She knew, everything was already too late!

……

"Ding-dong, congratulations host for letting Shang Qingjun bear offspring, reward: 100,000 years of cultivation, reward: imperial fortune."

"Ding-dong, detected that the host possesses the fortune of the Yin-Shang dynasty, begin devouring imperial fortune!"

Feeling the change in the surrounding fortune, Ao Yifan couldn't help but reveal a smile.

To be honest, this time things went a bit too smoothly.

After all, this originally designated future queen of the Zhou dynasty is even more proactive than I am.

"Why?"

Holding Shang Qingjun's soft body, Ao Yifan voiced the doubt in his heart.

"It seems you should also have learned my identity."

Leaning lightly into Ao Yifan's embrace, Shang Qingjun said calmly: "I admire your talent, and more importantly, I strongly dislike the marriage my father arranged for me!"

Daring to love and hate, the women of this era are indeed bold.

"Then, regarding your father's side, how do you plan to explain things?"

Ao Yifan asked,

Glancing at Ao Yifan, Shang Qingjun said: "This question should be considered by you, after all, I am now yours."

"This, that'll do!"

Ao Yifan said: "Perfect, your father-in-law is currently in the city; let's go tomorrow and make things clear with him."

Upon hearing Ao Yifan address her father as 'father-in-law,' Shang Qingjun's fair cheeks flushed slightly.

Clearly, this bold and extraordinary woman is not as calm as she appears on the surface.

……

"Pfft!"

In Morning Song City, at the West Marquis Manor, Ji Chang, who was in the midst of divination, spat out a mouthful of blood.

"How could this happen? A backlash of fortune—what exactly went wrong?"

His face somewhat pale, Ji Chang hastily summoned his trusted aide.

"Quick, return to West Qi and let me see those rebellious sons—exactly who has committed the offense!"