The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife
Chapter 321: The Limits of Exhaustion? You Can’t Wear Me Out!

Chapter 321: The Limits of Exhaustion? You Can’t Wear Me Out!

Ye Siheng found the situation somewhat amusing and exasperating. After tidying up, he climbed onto the bed and wrapped his arms around Nanli’s small waist from behind. With a hint of teasing and a slight threat, he said, "Let’s see if you’ll dare to make random pills again."

"..." Nanli was even more annoyed. She had meticulously crafted an entire course of the treatment, investing significant effort. Would all of that go to waste now?

After mulling it over, she asked, "Do you have any friends with, you know, dysfunction? We could sell the pills to them instead of wasting them."

Ye Siheng’s mouth twitched slightly, "I don’t think... I have such friends. Besides, men who have issues in that area wouldn’t openly admit it."

"If they don’t say it openly, they’ll seek treatment in secret?" Nanli caught the critical point.

She sat up, suddenly excited.

Seeing her become so invigorated again, Ye Siheng wondered if he had let her off too easily earlier.

The sky outside was beginning to lighten. Her face seemed bathed in a soft glow, making her look even more beautiful. His heart beat faster.

Nanli lightly punched him, "What are you spacing out for? Are you tired?"

"No." Ye Siheng held her small hand, gently squeezing it intermittently, "Sometimes, our spies bring back secrets from private residences. Those with such issues often buy medicine from the black market."

Ordinary pharmacies had similar medicines, but the black market ones were rumored to be like miraculous elixirs. Many people were willing to pay a fortune, preferring to be taken advantage of rather than miss out on a potential cure.

Nanli’s eyes sparkled with enthusiasm, "Then I know what to do. I definitely want to get involved in this business. After all, supporting Xuanzheng Temple and the free clinic is quite a financial burden."

Ye Siheng was suddenly at a loss for words. He hadn’t expected that after their intimate moment, she wouldn’t dwell on it but would instead think about making money.

He said, "A’Li, it’s almost dawn. Let’s discuss this tomorrow."

Right now, he just wanted to cuddle his wife and enjoy a good sleep.

"You go ahead and sleep," Nanli, now feeling too exhilarated to rest, said as she got out of bed, "I’m going to find my second brother. He surely has contacts and shops in the black market."

"Weren’t you just saying you were tired?"

Nanli waved her hands dismissively, giving him a disdainful look, "This level of activity can’t wear me out."

"..." Ye Siheng felt his pride being trampled on. He silently resolved that next time, he wouldn’t let A’Li underestimate him!

With the sun just rising, Nanli arrived at the Mansion of Marquis Anyang. Madam Shen, worried that something serious had happened, was concerned.

Upon inquiry, she learned that Nanli was there to discuss business with Chu Shuo.

Chu Shuo and his concubine had been shopping at several stores the previous day. His legs felt like lead, and he had planned to take it easy today, still lazing in bed when someone yanked him out of his warm blankets.

The force was so strong he had no room to resist.

"Who is it, disturbing my sleep? Might as well be killing my parents..." Chu Shuo grumbled, still half-asleep.

"Second Brother, want to make a big fortune?"

Nanli’s words instantly woke him up, his eyes widening in surprise.

"Sixth Sister?" Chu Shuo was visibly excited. "What kind of big money are we talking about? Tell me quickly."

Nanli cleared her throat and outlined her plan. She had brought the pills along, and Chu Shuo picked one up, examining and sniffing it. "So, this really can cure issues if they exist, and tonify if they don’t?"

"Of course, do you still doubt my medical skills?" Nanli added, "However, people who are already robust and have ample kidney yang energy shouldn’t take it."

Ignoring her latter comment, Chu Shuo said, "How many wealthy families have robust health? Most of them suffer from poor vitality or kidney deficiencies."

Nanli chuckled dryly, thinking to herself that Ye Siheng was not like that at all.

"So, what do you think of my plan, Second Brother?"

In business matters, she trusted Chu Shuo’s judgment.

Chu Shuo said, "I have a few shops in the black market, though none are pharmacies. But that’s not an issue; I can easily buy one."

The black market was a lawless street filled with all sorts of trades. The authorities had difficulty managing it, often finding efforts to regulate it ineffective.

When something did happen in the black market, the authorities typically just made a token gesture.

Nanli nodded. "I’ll leave it to you then, Second Brother."

Chu Shuo was fully capable of handling the business side, though interior decoration would be off-limits for him.

"You’re right about giving away some pills to make a name for ourselves, but we need to send them to the right people," Chu Shuo said. "Does the Prince have a list?"

"That’s simple. I’ll have Qing Feng draft one."

Chu Shuo clapped his hands. "In that case, there’s no problem. Sixth Sister, I guarantee that within five days, our Man-Up Pill will make a name for itself in the black market!"

"Man... Man-Up Pill?" Nanli stammered.

"Isn’t the name great? It’s straightforward!"

Nanli was speechless. She had never named her concoctions so bluntly before, but since they were entering this business, she decided not to overthink it and nodded firmly, "It’s indeed a good name."

Second Brother was definitely a business talent. If it were her, she would have picked a convoluted name, and no one would immediately know the pill’s effects.

Chu Shuo, now even more energized, urged Nanli to fetch the list while he headed to the black market.

Nanli returned to the Prince Yu Mansion and asked Qing Feng to compile the list.

Qing Feng said, "After the Princess left, the Prince ordered me to handle it. Here’s a list from the Inspection Office."

He handed over a booklet, then lowered his voice, "There are quite a few names, but I’ve marked the wealthy ones with cinnabar. The Princess can choose accordingly."

Nanli flipped through the list, surprised to see many prominent families in the Capital, some familiar, others unknown to her.

She was amazed, "The Prince knew exactly what we were planning. That’s impressive."

Qing Feng, proud of his master, smiled. "Of course. The Prince is a business prodigy, though he’s too occupied with state affairs to delve into commerce."

Nanli recalled the overflowing storerooms at the Prince’s mansion and the accounts manager’s frequent reports on the profits from various shops and the yield from estates.

She murmured, "It’s fortunate the Prince is involved in politics. If he focused on business, the major merchants in the Capital wouldn’t stand a chance."

Qing Feng laughed. "Indeed, but the Prince doesn’t pursue business for its own sake. His occasional involvement is just to ensure funds are available for military expenses."

After all, the state treasury was often unable to provide the necessary funds. Without military funds, how could they win wars?

Nanli fell silent, realizing that Ye Siheng had been preparing all along.

It seemed that a war between Mu Nation and Qi Nation was inevitable.

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