Wang Ren said, "Prime Minister, I am ashamed to accept this money!"

Wen Tai said, "I'm not giving this to you as a gift. Unless you think you won't be able to pay it back in the future, then you don't need the money!"

Yu Changsi walked over to Wang Ren and nudged him with his elbow.

Wang Ren understood, and then clasped his hands in thanks, saying, "Thank you, Prime Minister Zuo!"

Wen Tai quickly called out to his men, saying, "Bring three million taels of silver to my virtuous brother!"

Zhao Cheng said gratefully, "Thank you so much, brother. With this money, I can marry the princess with peace of mind! When I get married in Yanchuan City, you must do me the honor of attending!"

Zhao Cheng emphasized the words "I'd like to grace you with my presence" in his voice.

Wen Tai immediately said, "Someone, bring my brother another 500,000 taels of silver!"

Zhao Cheng feigned surprise and said, "Brother! What do you mean by this?!"

Wen Tai said, "My dear brother's wedding must have cost the teacher a lot, so this 500,000 taels is a tribute to the teacher. When you get married, I will definitely attend if I have time, and if I can't... I will definitely send a gift if I can't be there in person!"

Zhao Cheng gripped Wen Tai's hand tightly, his eyes shining, and said, "Brother! I..."

“Brother! Everything is understood without words!” Wen Tai grasped Zhao Cheng’s hand in return.

Zhao Cheng suddenly released his grip, took a step back, and respectfully bowed to Wen Tai, saying, "My father is already retired, and I can only rely on you, brother. From now on, if you ever need my help, please don't hesitate to ask. I will follow your lead without question!"

"Brother, you flatter me!"

"Brother, don't be so serious!"

The two brothers were friendly and respectful to each other, and lived happily together.

After Zhao Cheng took his leave, he didn't burst into laughter until he had walked two blocks away.

"My brother Wentai is so generous!"

Zhao Cheng touched the silver notes tucked in Zhao Wu's pocket, then patted the silver notes tucked in his own pocket, and laughed, "Five hundred thousand taels in one go, tsk tsk tsk..."

Zhao Wu complained, "Wen Tai is really generous, and our master is really shameless."

For once, Zhao Cheng didn't pat Zhao Wu on the head, but still laughed and said, "If you're shameless enough, you can earn millions. Do you want to make that money?"

“Earn…” Zhao Wu answered honestly.

"That settles it!"

Zhao Cheng put his hands behind his back, raised his chin, and walked forward, calculating: "Those words, regardless of cost, cost 200,000 taels to send out, and 3.5 million taels came back, making a profit of 3.3 million taels!"

"Zhao Wu, you've finally come all the way to Changsui, is there anything you'd like to buy? Just say the word, I'll give it to you!"

"This...isn't that inappropriate?"

"Great! Just say what you want out loud, be more flamboyant!"

Zhao Cheng patted Zhao Wu's arm and said, "I'm a greedy and lustful playboy, and you're a wicked servant who bullies others. Let's get arrogant, hahaha!!!"

On the other side, the group saw Zhao Cheng off outside the mansion, watching him walk away from the gate before turning back into the mansion.

"Father!"

Wang Yucen and several maids ran over from the other side.

Wang Ren asked in confusion, "Cen'er, what are you doing here?"

Wang Yucen skipped over, bowed to Wen Tai, and took Wang Ren's hand, saying, "Mother told me that Father and Second Brother are at the Left Prime Minister's residence, so I'll just wander around here and wait to go home with you."

As she spoke, Wang Yucen peeked into the mansion and asked, "Where is Brother Zhao Cheng?"

"Zhao Cheng?" Wang Ren asked doubtfully, "How do you know Zhao Cheng was here?"

“I’m starting to run into him!” Wang Yucen pouted and said, “We were having a good chat, but when I mentioned that you and Second Brother were at the Left Prime Minister’s residence, he remembered that he was going to visit the Left Prime Minister and left me behind.”

Upon hearing this, Wang Ren's eyes gradually narrowed.

Wang Yuluan was immediately enraged and shouted, "Zhao Cheng came here specifically to collect a debt from me!"

"Hahaha!!" Just as everyone was getting angry, Wen Tai burst into laughter.

Judging from his expression, he was genuinely laughing heartily.

"Let's go back to having tea, everyone!"

Wen Tai walked into the mansion first, saying, "This Zhao Cheng... he's really something else! Clever! Astute! He knew I would spend money!"

Wen Hu caught up, his murderous intent fully revealed, and said, "Uncle, such a clever person cannot be allowed to live!"

Wen Tai waved his hand and said as he walked away, "A little money is nothing. General Wang has gone to the three counties of Xinbei. Making money will be a piece of cake for him. I said Zhao Cheng is smart... that's true, but he hasn't used his smartness in the right place."

"If he weren't greedy and scheming, I would think he had some of the composure of a teacher. But he acts impulsively, with only profit in his eyes. He offended Wen Hu and Du Yuhe one after another for the sake of showing off and spite, which shows that he is short-sighted and has a narrow perspective. Although he is smart and has the ability to deal with Southern Zhou spies, he lacks long-term planning and self-control, so he is not a threat!"

Yu Changsi said, "Is it possible that he's in disguise?"

"I had those concerns at first, but after seeing the greedy look in his eyes..."

Wen Tai chuckled and said, "I think I'm overthinking it."

...

The sun shines brightly over Changsui City.

Outside the South Gate, a group of veteran generals, led by Bi Fansheng and Pu Jian, bid farewell to Zhao Cheng.

Besides these veterans, there were also Park Yoo-hee and her siblings, and Lü Bin, whom they didn't know.

"DouDou, be good at home and listen to your mother and grandfather. Your godfather will ask someone to buy you a gift every month from now on!"

Zhao Cheng lifted Dou Dou high and then put her down.

Park Gun said, "The gift you bought him yesterday is enough. You don't need to buy him one every month, or you'll spoil him."

Zhao Cheng said, "He's my only adopted son. If I don't spoil him, who will I spoil?"

Zhao Cheng glanced at Pu Wudi and said, "Uncle, don't worry. Wudi has been spoiled by you since he was a child, but he's not beyond redemption!"

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