The Princess and Her Rough-Rider Khan-Chapter 638 - 636 Do you want to earn more money? (Second Update)

Chapter 638: 636 Do you want to earn more money? (Second Update)

The master craftsman followed Li Xianyun’s gaze and said with a smile, "Ever since you left me the draft designs of the weaving loom and cotton spinning machine, I have made and sold them according to your instructions. The business in the shop has been especially good, and we’ve earned quite a bit of money."

An apprentice couldn’t help but say, "It’s not just a bit of money, the amount we’ve earned these few days is comparable to what we earn in a whole year."

The other carpenters also beamed with delight.

Li Xianyun smiled and asked, "So, would you like to earn even more money?"

Upon hearing this, the carpenters’ eyes lit up.

"Your business will initially see some improvements, but a cotton spinning machine and weaving loom can be used for many years. Once the people of Yanzhou have bought them, business will eventually decrease," Li Xianyun said.

The master craftsman looked at Li Xianyun very devoutly and asked, "Queen, you mean to say..."

"What I mean is that you need to look further ahead and open up your horizons," Li Xianyun said with a smile. "Not only the people of Yanzhou can buy the weaving loom and cotton spinning machine; people from other states and counties can also buy them. Moreover, Yanzhou is a border area, so apart from selling to the people of Khitan, we can also sell to those from Houliang, and even to the people of Houtang."

The carpenters were very excited, their faces radiant with smiles, their chests heaving with emotion.

However, the master craftsman had some worries in his heart, "That is easier said than done."

"Therefore, I have brought people from the Official Government to collaborate with you on this matter. They will provide you with large workshops and arrange the sales channels. All you need to provide are management and technology."

Li Xianyun paused for a moment and then continued, "Furthermore, Yanzhou has a unique advantage. Many farmers have lost their year’s hard work due to the fire at the cotton shops. Cotton clothes have already been produced in excess, and the clothing workshops don’t need that many helpers. Moreover, even if the clothing workshops do need helpers, most of them would be female workers, leaving the men idle, who could then come to the Carpenter’s Workshop. You can lead them in making cotton spinning machines and weaving looms, then sell them to various places, and naturally, you will make a fortune."

The official joined the conversation and said, "You don’t have to worry about corruption or nepotism. The Queen has already discussed the details with me, and with the Queen personally supervising, no one will interfere. We will only take a tiered commission, to be used for the public treasury; the rest is for you to manage."

Taking just one tier wasn’t much.

Upon hearing this, the master craftsman naturally agreed.

And the carpenters were all smiling happily.

Li Xianyun then discussed some details with them.

It wasn’t until it had grown dark outside that Li Xianyun finally left the Carpenter’s Workshop.

As soon as she stepped out, she noticed that several Hidden Guards had joined those beside the carriage, including Jinwu, who never strayed far from Yelu Yan’s side.

It was obvious who had arrived.

Li Xianyun stepped up into the carriage and indeed saw Yelu Yan sitting inside with a smile, holding a Military Book in his hands.

Upon seeing Li Xianyun, Yelu Yan put the book on the desk and reached out his hand, "Why did you come out so late?"

Li Xianyun placed her hand in his rough palm and was pulled into his broad embrace, "Husband, why have you come?"

Yelu Yan kissed her temples again and again, "This husband couldn’t bear the solitude of an empty room, so I came looking for you."

"You smooth talker..." Li Xianyun began to say, but then she stopped.

How could she have forgotten not to say "smooth talker"?

Once she said that, Yelu Yan would pry open her lips and delve inside, making her taste whether he was truly a smooth talker.

Yelu Yan looked at her with a mischievous smile, "Why don’t you continue?"

Li Xianyun replied with a smile, "If I don’t want to say it, then I won’t."

She was getting more and more wilful.

Anyway, Yelu Yan couldn’t do anything to her.

Yelu Yan just silently gazed at her with an infatuated smile.

"How long have you been here?" Li Xianyun asked.

"I have almost finished reading this book," Yelu Yan replied pitifully. "Considering how hard I have been waiting, you should give your husband a little sweetness in return."

Li Xianyun knew what he was implying, but she feigned ignorance, picked up a pastry from the desk, and offered it to him, "This is quite sweet, you should try it."

Yelu Yan took the pastry and brought it to Li Xianyun’s mouth, "You try a bite first, then I’ll eat."

Just try it.

Li Xianyun had no doubts about him, and opened her mouth to take a bite of the pastry.

However, the next moment, Yelu Yan captured her lips and forcefully snatched the pastry that was about to reach her mouth.

Li Xianyun’s lips parted slightly, looking at the libertine in shock.

Yelu Yan, chewing and smiling, said, "Indeed, it’s very sweet."

Li Xianyun’s face had already turned red with embarrassment. After a moment of stunned silence, she finally spoke out, "Deng Tuzi."

Yelu Yan swallowed the cake in his mouth and laughed, "Feed me some more."

"No," Li Xianyun refused quite decisively.

"Fine, you don’t have to feed me now; just make sure to feed me well tonight."

The implication of his threat was heavy.

Li Xianyun looked up at him, knowing that if this man said as much, he would surely not go easy on her that night.

Well then, a great man can bend and stretch, not to mention that she was just a frail little lady.

Li Xianyun had no choice but to submit. She took a small bite of the pastry, holding it between her teeth, and tilted her head up to face Yelu Yan.

She was naturally delicate and tender, and when embarrassed, her little face seemed to be tinged with the pink hues of dawn—beautiful and captivating.

A sight to feast upon.

Yelu Yan bent down and took her lips once again, just like before, pulling the pastry into his own mouth, contentedly chewing away.

One piece after another,

Until, upon the fourth piece, their lips met in a kiss.

Li Xianyun, in the embrace of Yelu Yan, tilted her head back, letting him kiss her, entangling their lips together.

Her long eyelashes fluttered, just like her pounding heartbeat.

Thump, thump...

Blood, as if ignited, surged with warmth to her head.

The hand Li Xianyun had wrapped around Yelu Yan’s neck tightened, while her body became soft, like seaweed swaying in the water.

The couple kissed all along the way, until the carriage stopped in front of the mansion.

Li Xianyun gave a little push, and Yelu Yan finally drew back from her lips, looking down at her disheveled clothing.

Paler than snow, marked with the light red traces of his kisses.

The next morning, Li Xianyun and Yelu Yan finished their meal and continued their journey in the carriage.

Upon arriving at the city gates, the entourage saw from afar that many people were waiting there.

Jinwu reported this situation beside the carriage.

Yelu Yan and Li Xianyun opened the carriage window, lifting the curtain to look outside.

A large number of citizens had gathered at the city gates, some carrying baskets, some holding food boxes, and others with bundles. Seeing the carriage approaching from a distance, they excitedly started talking.

Those standing at the back even tiptoed to get a better look.

"Xianxian, they’ve come to see you off," Yelu Yan said with a smile, "It seems you’ve gained quite a lot of public admiration here."

Li Xianyun, looking out the window, with a smile on her face, replied, "Not bad."

Yelu Yan couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

The carriage moved forward and stopped in front of everyone.

Yelu Yan led Li Xianyun out of the carriage.