Chapter 863: Chapter 864: Officials are Officials, Businessn are Businessn Chapter 863: Chapter 864: Officials are Officials, Businessn are Businessn The Emperor of Xiyun nodded, “Fans are indeed quite refreshing. Jingjing, when will you make so more?”
An Jing couldn’t help laughing, “Making fans is too troubleso, Changyi and I probably won’t make them ourselves again. However, I’ve given the recipe to Youbao, and we’ve partnered to open a tavern before, which is still in operation. He makes a good batch and sells it there, and it sells well. If you want to eat it, you can ask him for it, he definitely has so.”
The Emperor of Xiyun didn’t speak but glanced at Su Chengyu.
Su Chengyu imdiately lowered his head, appearing as though he hadn’t handled matters properly.
Seeing this, An Jing didn’t understand what the Emperor of Xiyun and Su Chengyu ant. Then, she nudged her husband next to her with her elbow and asked in a very soft voice, “My lord, did I say sothing wrong?”
Xiao Changyi said indifferently, “Xiyun expressly stipulates that officials are officials, and rchants are rchants.”
In other words, one cannot engage in business while holding office.
An Jing imdiately understood.
If Wang Youbao were to hold office, then he could not continue to operate taverns or shops to make money.
Wang Youbao had already been arranged by Su Chengyu to learn in the Ministry of Revenue and would soon be appointed an official, yet he still ran his tavern without any self-awareness. Since Wang Youbao had been promoted by Su Chengyu, and Su Chengyu was present, the Emperor naturally blad Su Chengyu first.
Not wanting Su Chengyu to give up on the idea of valuing Wang Youbao highly because of this incident, An Jing walked over and said, “Youbao is Pri Minister Li’s son-in-law. As the head of all officials, the Pri Minister surely knows that one cannot engage in business once in office. Pri Minister Li must have already discussed this issue with Youbao, it’s just that Youbao’s family business is quite substantial and cannot be sorted out in a short period of ti. Father Emperor, Chengyu, please be patient; I can assure you that Pri Minister Li will definitely not allow Youbao to take office carrying a liability that could disadvantage himself.”
Once Wang Youbao beca an official, if anyone found out he was still conducting business, they would certainly impeach him.
Su Chengyu also knew that Wang Youbao’s family business was substantial, and he valued talent greatly. Hearing An Jing’s words, he also chid in, “Your Majesty, Wang Youbao is the wealthiest man in Qilin County. Indeed, disposing of his profit-making ventures will take so ti. I hope Your Majesty can grant him a little more ti.”
After pausing, Su Chengyu added, “The Pri Minister is your most trusted servant, Father Emperor. He has always been extrely proper in his affairs and has thoroughly earned your favor. This ti, the Pri Minister will certainly not disappoint you.”
Finally, the Emperor of Xiyun relaxed his expression and said, “Considering the Pri Minister’s dedicated service to Xiyun, I will grant so more ti. If on the day before his appointnt, he has not disposed of his profit-making businesses and is ready to serve as a clean official… then I will absolutely not bestow the position upon him.”
An Jing let out a big sigh of relief. If Wang Youbao failed to beco an official, the self-deprecating Youbao would definitely not be able to withstand the blow.
It was then that they heard the sound of hoofbeats.
And it was getting clearer.
The guards were all on edge, fearing that it was soone coming to assassinate the Emperor of Xiyun and them.
An Jing, however, wasn’t tense. Soone ca riding to her ho every day; apart from ng Zhuqing who visited daily, Gong Juechen was the most diligent.
Indeed, as soon as An Jing looked toward the direction of the hoofbeats, she saw Gong Juechen riding towards them.
Gong Juechen was again dressed in dark red wide-sleeved robes, his posture on the horse particularly proper. Coupled with his bewitching face, at that mont, he looked extrely enchanting.
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