Ye Chen smiled bitterly and said: "My experiences are indeed more colorful, but maybe I am just lucky, otherwise any danger would be enough to plunge me into an abyss of eternal destruction!"
"This...seems to make some sense!"
Qiu Yijian smiled awkwardly.
Immediately, he said thoughtfully: "So, when you return to the imperial capital, you are preparing to intervene in the struggle for the throne among the five princes?"
Ye Chen hesitated for a moment, then nodded, "Not bad!"
He originally didn't want to reveal this.
But Yi Yang recognized Jubao Auction House's importance in the imperial capital.
Although Jubao Auction House is only engaged in commercial activities, the wider the scope of its influence, the more likely it will be linked to the political circles.
As long as you use it properly, it might be a great help to you.
"Then which prince do you support?"
Qiu Yijian asked.
"Can I not say it now?"
Ye Chen smiled mysteriously.
Before Qiu Yijian could say anything else, he asked again, "Which prince do you think has a greater chance of ascending to the throne?"
"Before, I thought the eldest prince had the best chance!"
Qiu Yijian glanced at Ye Chen and said with a hint: "But now, it's hard to say!"
"Why do you think more favorably of the eldest prince?"
Ye Chen said with great interest.
"First, the eldest prince himself is the first suitable heir to the throne!"
"Secondly..."
Qiu Yijian pondered for a moment and said: "The eldest prince has the support of most of the cultivation forces in the Central Region. Once these forces gather, the power they will unleash will far exceed the 100,000 imperial guards controlled by the General's Mansion!"
"Then why is it so difficult to tell now?"
Ye Chen raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "Do you think it's because of my participation?"
"Yes!"
Qiu Yijian said complicatedly: "Maybe you don't have a huge force behind you, but with your ability, you may be able to change many rules by yourself, including the battle for the throne!"
"so……"
He took a deep breath, stared at Ye Chen with burning eyes, and said word by word: "If you support which prince, then which prince has a greater chance of ascending to the throne!"
"You just trust me so much?"
Ye Chen smiled bitterly.
"Although I don't know you very well, if you need it, I can bet the entire Jubao Auction House on you!"
After a pause, Qiu Yijian added: "No matter which prince you support!"
"Aren't you afraid of making the wrong bet?"
Ye Chen asked back.
The reason why he talked about this with Qiu Yijian was to gain the other party's support.
Although Qiu Yijian had already made a statement, he still wanted to get a definite answer.
Otherwise, businessmen are only interested in profit. If one day their interests are harmed by following them, the other party may defect.
This is what he doesn't want to see!
"You can think that I have mysterious confidence in you, but I am willing to bet everything!"
Seeing that Ye Chen was still dubious, Qiu Yijian added: "I guess you don't need to say more, you should also know that I am a businessman, and what businessmen pursue is nothing more than profit!"
"And by following you, I think the future will be brighter and we will gain greater benefits!"
"Are you willing to believe these reasons of mine?"
Hearing this, Ye Chen nodded, "I'm very happy to hear what you said. If I need your help in the future, I won't be polite!"
"If you need anything, just say it. Although I, the Jubao Auction House, cannot intervene in the struggle for the throne, I can assist you in other areas, but it is more than enough!"
Qiu Yijian said proudly.
"Then you return to the Imperial Capital immediately and use the contacts you have to help me find out information from all parties and various connections as much as possible. Whether you think it is useful or not, report it to me as soon as possible!"
Speaking of this, Ye Chen said solemnly: "The battle for the throne may not last long!"
"Is it so urgent?"
Qiu Yijian's expression changed slightly.
"It's more cruel and intense than you imagine!"
Not wanting to continue talking nonsense, Ye Chen urged: "Time is running out, let's set off immediately!"
"Okay, then I will return to the Imperial Capital immediately and use all resources to help you!"
After discussing with Ye Chen, Qiu Yijian left here immediately without staying.
He originally wanted to return to the imperial capital, but not with Ye Chen.
First, in case it attracts the attention of others, it is best for them to act separately.
Secondly, both of them have their own things to do, so there is no use staying together.
…
The next day.
"Phew, I'm finally back!"
Returning to the sound of nature again, Xiao Rong and Du Yuxiang both let out a sigh of relief.
The experiences they had experienced in the past few days were like a dream to them, unreal to the extreme.
If it hadn't been for them as soon as they came back, everyone in Tian Lai Zhi Yin would only follow their lead. They wouldn't even believe that they are now the masters of Tian Lai Zhi Yin.
"Sir, if there is anything we need to do next, just tell us and we will do our best to do it, even if it means risking our lives!"
Although excited, Xiao Rong and Du Yuxiang did not forget to show their loyalty to Ye Chen again.
"There are only two things I want you to do!"
Ye Chen said: "First, collect as much information as possible from all parties, and then pick out the useful ones and report them to me!"
"Secondly, try to infiltrate the Prime Minister's Office as much as possible. It would be best if you can put people in!"
Naturally, Xiao Rong and Du Yuxiang would not refuse Ye Chen's two requests.
…
Zhengtu Carriage Rental Company.
This is a rudimentary industry in the imperial capital.
Specially designed to provide travel services for dignitaries from all walks of life.
After all, you can't fly in the air in the imperial capital. Even if you are a warrior above the emperor level, if you want to travel far and don't want to walk, a carriage rental company will come in handy.
At this moment, Zhengtu Carriage Rental is in the meeting hall.
"Everyone talks about how we should respond to the squeeze from Longxing Carriage Rental Company?"
On the front seat, the shopkeeper Ma Qianli had a gloomy face, with despair between his brows.
Not long ago, their Zhengtu Carriage Rental Shop was squeezed by their counterpart, Longxing Carriage Rental Shop, and there was almost no room for survival in the imperial capital.
Just yesterday, Longxing Carriage Rental Company finally issued an ultimatum to acquire their Zhengtu Carriage Rental Company for one million gold coins.
If they refuse, they will have to wait for bankruptcy.
But if you accept it, Zhengtu Carriage Rental will exist in name only. Not only will they not have any autonomy in the future, all systems will be tampered with, and they will follow the rules set by Longxing Carriage Rental.
"Shopkeeper Ma, why don't you just accept it!"
An elder said feebly: "At this point, instead of watching Zhengtu Carriage Rental go bankrupt, we might as well merge with them. At least we still have room to survive!"
"Absolutely not!"
Another elder immediately objected, "That is not a merger, but a cannibalization. It is a surrender. I would rather develop in other cities than bow to the Longxing Carriage Rental Company!"
"I'm not willing to accept an acquisition either!"
Another elder echoed: "The empire has a vast territory. If we can't survive in the imperial capital, the worst we can do is move to other cities. The Journey Carriage Rental Company is the foundation we have worked so hard to create. I can't just watch it die!"
Hearing this, the shopkeeper Ma Qianli smiled bitterly and said: "I don't want to, but with our current capabilities, we don't even have the capital to transfer to other cities. We have no choice but to accept the acquisition!"
At this time, an elder seemed to have thought of something and said excitedly: "Shopkeeper Ma, don't you know a third-level alchemist in the Imperial Master's Mansion?"
"oh?
You mean, Miss Li Qingqing Li?"
Ma Qianli's heart moved.
"good!"
The elder nodded, "Our Zhengtu Carriage Rental Company has reached a stage of life and death. Since you know Miss Li, maybe you can ask her to use her connections in the Imperial Prefect's Office to help us find a way to tide over the difficulties!"
"this……"
Ma Qianli was a little embarrassed.
"What's wrong?"
The elder asked.
Ma Qianli wiped off the cold sweat and said humbly: "To be honest, although I am lucky enough to know Li Qingqing, the third-level alchemist of the Imperial Prefecture, my relationship with her is not that familiar yet!"