Doted By The Regent King-Chapter 562: Entice with Benefits

In response to Wufu’s praise, Purple Jade simply smiled subtly and offered a curtsy as a token of gratitude for the compliment.

"Liu Jin mentioned ’using another’s power to exert force,’ and I have considered that as well, but it still isn’t sufficient. Not to mention whether the County Magistrate will agree to be our backer, what if he is unwilling to antagonize Lord Magistrate? Then, that power cannot be borrowed," Purple Jade said as she looked at Liu Jin.

Liu Jin’s eyes narrowed, clearly he hadn’t considered this issue. He clasped his hands together and said, "Please enlighten me, Sister Zi Yu."

"I dare not claim to enlighten," Purple Jade laughed and said, "As the saying goes, ’All pursuits in the world are driven by gain, and all chaos in the world arises from it.’ If the County Magistrate doesn’t agree, or is unwilling to be that backer, it’s because there is no benefit in it for him. Wherever there is benefit, loyalty is sure to follow; wherever there is gain, people will rush to it. If we promise him benefits, whether it be the County Magistrate or the Lord Magistrate, neither will be a problem."

Under the drive of interest, any will can be shaken. Where there are benefits, there will be people bending over backwards for it.

This isn’t to say that Wen Congrui, the County Magistrate, is greedy for money or easily swayed by it. This ’benefit’ could also be something else—either an accomplishment or serving the people; all are forms of gain.

As everyone pondered this, a hint of approval flashed in Wufu’s eyes. She nodded to herself, clearly seeing that having experienced training from the Hidden Guard made one’s vision unlike that of ordinary people.

"Apart from benefit, let’s talk about personal feelings. The lady is employed as a consultant by the Hundred Treasures Silver Building," Purple Jade said the word ’consultant’ with a bit of awkwardness, puzzled by why Wufu referred to herself that way, and continued, "Hundred Treasures Silver Building is owned by the Wen Family—The County Magistrate shares the surname Wen and is the proprietor. At that competition in the prefectural city, the lady even won great honor for the Silver House. The lady wants to buy a shop and do business—by reason and by emotion, Lord Wen cannot ignore this. Borrowing his support, based on feelings alone, he will not refuse."

"But sentiments alone are rather intangible. In my view, it is better to appeal to both personal relations and interests. Promise him benefits, and I believe Lord Wen would be quite willing for the lady to acquire that shop. To him, it is merely a matter of communicating with Lord Magistrate. If that still isn’t enough, it all depends on whether the lady is willing to pay the price."

Wufu’s eyes sparkled as she asked, "What do you mean by ’willing to pay the price’?"

Purple Jade smiled thinly, "Offer a share of the profits to Lord Magistrate. With this, success is nearly certain."

Liu Jin had a realization, looking at Purple Jade with newfound warmth in his gaze.

Clap clap clap.

The group looked towards the source of the applause—it was Wufu clapping her hands.

"Purple Jade’s strategy of enticing with benefits is truly brilliant. You all heard it, didn’t you?" Wufu said with admiration.

Very modestly, Purple Jade replied, "I was merely showing off trivial skills before an expert."

"I am no match for Sister Zi Yu either," Liu Jin said, his face a picture of shame.

Wufu shook her head, "You are young and can’t be compared to your Sister Zi Yu who has been educated. In the future, you must learn more from her. After all, you are a boy and I plan to train you to be a capable manager. When the time comes for you to handle affairs of our properties, so you need to learn."

Liu Jin promptly replied, "You can be assured, my lady, I will study diligently." He then turned to Purple Jade and performed a bow, "I implore Sister to teach me more."

Slightly dodging, Purple Jade said with a smile, "I am just a few years older than you. At your age, I was far less capable."

Her statement was not merely to flatter Liu Jin. He was only seven or eight years old, but he was able to articulate the concept of ’using another’s power to exert force,’ which showed his intelligence. At such a young age, with proper guidance from a good teacher, he would surely be polished into a fine jewel, a ’Beauty Jade.’ freёnovelkiss.com