Black Myth: Starting from the Destined One
Chapter 371 - 256: Delivering a Book!

Chapter 371: Chapter 256: Delivering a Book!

Li Ping’an’s lips curved into a faint smile.

The dignified CEO of a listed company selling intimacy kits, this was certainly a first for him!

But then,

in this world, only three types of people make the most money.

Women!

Rich people!

And rich women!

Ten thousand taels was enough to provide for a family of five without any worries for five hundred years; this was a deal that would not suffer a loss.

"Madame is so generous, then I shall give you an extra secret manual!"

Li Ping’an said, taking out a small booklet and handing it over.

"What is this?"

Madame Zheng took it and became more fascinated as she looked.

The material was soft, seemingly made of several layers; it wasn’t bamboo but could still be written on.

"Ah Bin’s private tutoring results are not ideal..."

Having read only a couple of lines, Madame Zheng immediately sensed something was amiss.

She hastily flipped through a couple more pages, finding not just a plot but also a variety of vivid illustrations.

The difficulty of the actions, the unpredictable and odd postures.

Unheard of!

Unseen!

"Ah!"

Madame Zheng let out a sharp scream, hastily throwing the booklet away, and indignantly pointed at Li Ping’an:

"You, you are shameless beyond measure!"

"To think that a deceptively respectable looking gentleman like yourself could be so vile!"

This time Madame Zheng was truly angered.

As the Empress of the Great Song, he had dared to show her such things.

It was truly an affront to her!

With just a command from her, it would constitute a grave offense punishable by beheading!

"How could Madame say such a thing?"

Li Ping’an was nonchalant, chuckling:

"I’ve set aside my dignity to conduct this business just to ensure that women like you no longer have to endure lonely nights."

"To call me shameless might be rather inappropriate, no?"

"In other words, I am contributing to the good fortune of the ladies of the Great Song."

"Promoting family harmony and marital love."

"As the saying goes, ’When the family lives in harmony, all affairs will prosper.’ Madame, as a consort in the harem, if you and the Emperor are harmonious, that would be a blessing for the entire Great Song."

"I am making a contribution to the foundations of the Great Song!"

Madame Zheng listened, dumbfounded.

She had never seen anyone put such a noble spin on such a matter.

And irritatingly, she found no argument to refute him.

She couldn’t help but glance sidelong at the erotic booklet on the ground, her cheeks blushing red as blood.

But the next second,

Madame Zheng suddenly remembered something; she hastily picked up the booklet and quickly flipped through it, her eyes filled with shock!

As the Empress, her considerations were not that simple!

The material of this booklet was not only lightweight and easy to write on but must also be very cheap.

Otherwise, the merchant before her would never part with it so readily!

If the material for this booklet could be produced...

It would be of epoch-making significance not just for the entire Great Song but even for the neighboring countries!

Such that in the future, all scholars would remember her and the Crown Prince.

With the support of scholars throughout the world, the reputation of a virtuous empress would be assured.

At this thought,

Madame Zheng clutched the booklet tightly, her breathing growing hot with excitement.

The importance of this booklet might even surpass that of the garments.

[It seems that this shopkeeper has yet to realize the importance of the booklet.]

[If I were to ask him about it, he would surely ask for a hefty price.]

[It might be better to take it back and let the Governments Family make a decision.]

Madame Zheng calculated silently in her heart, striving to appear calm.

"I shall accept this item, and I will send someone to deliver the silver later."

"Hold on a moment."

"What now?"

"Madame may not know this, but these undergarments are custom-tailored for body types; choosing the correct size is very important."

"It’s best to measure the size..."

"Silence!!!"

Madame Zheng could no longer withstand the teasing, her gaze at Li Ping’an ablaze with fury.

Li Ping’an also put on an innocent face.

His words were solid truth; who had he offended?

In the end, Madame Zheng relented.

After all, the harm of wearing the wrong size was not small.

Liang Hongyu was the one who took the measurements.

After making her selection, Madame Zheng also bought a pair of new black silk stockings before she hurried back to the palace with her bundle.

...

Li Ping’an stood by the window, his gaze deep as he watched the figures of the mistress and servant disappear.

His goal was more than simply selling undergarments.

He was investing.

If even one of these consorts were to rise to prominence in the future,

his journey to becoming a financial tycoon would be much smoother.

He had considered collaborating with Emperor Huizong of Song.

But this emperor’s reputation was too poor, a notorious example of incompetence; it was better to avoid meeting him for the time being.

"My lord."

Liang Hongyu moved close behind him, whispering seductively in his ear, "My lord, you haven’t fallen for this lady, have you?"

"I just measured her, she’s only slightly smaller than me."

This close confidant was truly deadly!

"Come on, let’s see the quality of this black silk!"

"My lord, it’s still daylight... Mmm!"

The Song Imperial Palace’s Renming Hall.

Madame Zheng gripped the package tightly, occasionally glancing at the pitch-dark sky outside.

According to the Song Dynasty’s regulations, the Emperor must spend the night at the Empress’s residence every five days.

Today happened to be the fifth day.

"The Imperial Majesty arrives."

The eunuch Yang Jian announced in a shrill voice.

Imperial Majesty Zhao Ji then strode in with large steps.

Madame Zheng hastily hid the package behind her back and stood up to greet him:

"Your concubine sees the Emperor."

"The Empress hasn’t slept yet?"

Imperial Majesty Zhao Ji asked with a smile, the passion in his eyes diminished from the past.

"Your concubine has been waiting for Your Majesty."

Madame Zheng said as she stepped forward to undress.

Clearing his throat, Imperial Majesty Zhao Ji coughed, "Ahem, I am a bit fatigued today, let’s retire early."

With that, he tossed his dragon robe aside and lay down on the bed.

Madame Zheng trembled with rage.

How could he not be fatigued?

He was always frolicking with Li Shishi.

He must be counting on coming to her, Renming Hall, just to catch up on sleep.

If things continued this way, she would lose her position as Empress sooner or later!

After a moment’s hesitation, Madame Zheng bit her lip and unwrapped the package.

The rustling sound did not seem to concern Imperial Majesty Zhao Ji.