Chapter 1002 Honesty

Reaching the study door, Gu Chengrui turned to Gu Chenglin and pointed a finger toward it. "Keep a watchful eye. No one is to enter," he instructed firmly.

"Understood," Gu Chenglin replied obediently, taking his position at the door alongside the guards.

Inside the study, Gu Chengrui offered the Emperor a seat. He then retrieved the document containing the bonus agreement from a drawer and presented it to him. "Since you've come, it saves me another trip," he explained. "Please take these back with you."

"You want to relinquish control of these lucrative ventures?" The Emperor inquired, his surprise evident.

"Indeed," Gu Chengrui confirmed. "Not only would clinging to these industries prove useless for Gu Chenglin, it could even be detrimental. However, I suggest you retain firm control of sectors like iron and salt production, integrating them into the national treasury if need be."