"Indeed, even with the Dowager Empress's edict, we are not without means."
"Right, my lord, how about... when the time comes, we directly destroy the Dowager Empress's birthday gifts and, in the process, sabotage those weaving machines?" someone suggested.
Qi Shang's eye twitched: "Are you sure?"
"Of course, the Chu family dares to openly establish a timber workshop, isn't this declaring war on us? They're not afraid of us taking action against them."
"Although the edict seems threatening, if the Chu family themselves anger the Dowager Empress, the weaving machines will be a minor issue. If they become chaotic, they might have fewer defensive personnel. At that time, when the Chu family is too busy to look after themselves, we can seize the opportunity to steal the weaving machines amidst the chaos."
Qi Shang was somewhat tempted, but still hesitant.
The aide beside him added, "My lord, have you forgotten? King Qi's fief is in Jiangnan, where they raise silkworms..."
