Chapter 163: The Vicious Eldest Daughter (28)

"Furthermore, I also discovered that Sister Lin's younger brother was tricked into gambling and has accumulated a huge debt, which is no small amount!"

"Are you threatening me? Even so, I have no intention of selling Chunhua Courtyard. Forget about it, show her out." Madam Lin said, about to stand up, but Wen Wan stopped her. "Sister Lin, don't be in such a hurry. I haven't finished speaking yet. If you still don't want to after I've said what I have to say, then I won't force you to buy it. I can't do that!"

They pulled the person back to sit down.

"Don't worry, I've also discovered a secret. Sister Lin's family also fell on hard times, which is why she came here, right?"

Upon hearing this, the other person became extremely wary, and their smile vanished. "What do you know?"

"Former Minister Lin Xuzhang was once a supporter of the Fifth Prince. After failing to seize the throne, he suffered the calamity of his entire family being wiped out. In the end, his entire clan was exiled. Many of them died when they encountered bandits on the way. However, I also found out that Minister Lin's two children survived and their whereabouts are unknown."

Lin's mother looked shocked.

Not to mention Madam Lin, even Xiao Taozi and Wang Yaozu were shocked. Where did the princess know all this? And judging from the princess's words, this madam is actually related to the former Minister Lin Xuzhang?

Doesn't that mean that Lin Mama is a henchman of traitors?

"Sister Lin, don't worry. I'm not trying to threaten you. On the contrary, I'll cover for you. Besides, let's talk business. Let's discuss the purchase of Chunhua Courtyard. Let me explain my plan. This sex trade will definitely not be allowed to continue under my supervision."

Lin's mother's face was cold. "If you're not doing business in the flesh, what kind of brothel are you running?"

"Who says it can't be opened? People with good looks can rely on their looks, and people with skills can rely on their skills. Why can't it be opened?" As a modern woman, Wen Wan knew how thriving the entertainment industry was in her world. Even her writing was considered related to the entertainment industry. Modern times can produce idols who sing and dance, and actors who act. Why can't she do the same? Those who do business have to spend the money they make. She is enriching the spiritual world of the people and entertaining the masses.

"That's a restaurant; our distinguished guest should buy a restaurant there."

"Restaurants are mainly for eating and drinking, but I mainly want to do entertainment, entertain the public, and make some money from the public on the side."

The more Lin's mother listened, the more confused she became. "Selling her art but not her body? Will anyone come? Can she make money?"

If a courtesan sells her art but not her body, who will buy her services? But if all the ordinary girls in the brothel sold their art but not their bodies, how could they do business? I've never heard of such a thing!

"That's my problem. I bought Chunhua Courtyard and returned all the girls' indentures to them. Those who want to stay can stay, but they must abide by my rules. Those who don't want to stay will each receive fifty taels as a settlement fee and can leave Chunhua Courtyard to live their own lives. Those who stay should listen to me. If they make a profit, that's my business. If they lose money, I'll take responsibility and give them a farewell fee."

Lin's mother: "!!!"

Little Peach: "Miss!!" She couldn't help but exclaim in surprise. What was the princess planning to do? This was simply a money-losing proposition!

Wang Yaozu also felt it was inappropriate. This was practically charity work, and the risks were too great. Did the princess really want to do charity? To rescue these prostitutes? Wang Yaozu didn't understand, he really didn't understand.

"One hundred thousand taels of silver, that's my asking price."

Wen Wan: "Okay."

They didn't even try to bargain.

Having just received a large sum of money, Wang Yaozu, who knew the financial situation best, said: "He only received a total of nearly 150,000 taels. He originally thought it was a huge amount, but if he did this deal, he would be almost ruined this time."

"Young master, please calm down. Should we discuss this again?" His heart was aching; he couldn't bear to see this happen.

"No need to discuss it anymore, I'll buy it."

Wang Yaozu: It's over.

"There's another condition: you must put your words in writing, and you cannot break the contract or coerce anyone."

"OK."

"I want to stay."

"sure."

On the way back, Wen Wan was very happy, while Xiao Taozi and Wang Yaozu were almost going crazy.

"Your Highness, are you sure you don't need to reconsider? This really won't do!" Little Peach said. This is a losing proposition; how could her princess do it?

Wang Yaozu: "That's right, Your Highness, this really doesn't make any money. Let's open a restaurant instead."

"Tomorrow, go and discuss the handover with Sister Lin. In your name, you will be the owner of Chunhua Courtyard."

Wang Yaozu: "..."

If his father finds out, he'll definitely break his legs.

However, no matter how the two tried to persuade her, the princess was determined to buy it.

...

Back at the Prince's Mansion, Wang Yaozu went to his own residence, and Xiao Taozi followed Wen Wan to her own courtyard, where she saw Gu Xi standing in front of her courtyard.

"Your Highness? Didn't you go to a banquet at the palace?" And you even told the steward that you wouldn't be coming home tonight.

Gu Xi looked at his princess in an ill-fitting men's outfit, which seemed to be his everyday clothes.

Wen Wan followed his gaze and then felt embarrassed.

To avoid alerting others, she went next door to get Gu Xi's clothes.

"Your Highness, I just thought your clothes were nice, so I took them to wear. Anyway, Your Highness has so many clothes that you can't wear them all all the time. Wouldn't that be a waste? I'm just trying to help Your Highness out."

After saying that, Wen Wan felt that what she had said was all nonsense, what kind of ridiculous reason was that?

If she were the male lead, she would definitely think that her queen was out of her mind, and would also suspect that she was doing something shady outside.

"So the princess was thinking of me. But since the princess likes it, she can wear whatever she wants from now on, just don't let outsiders know."

Wen Yan: "..."

Are all male leads this good-tempered these days?

"Thank you, Your Highness. Is there anything else?"

"I went to the palace to see my mother, and she said she wanted to hold her grandson."

Wen Yan: "..."

What does that have to do with her?

This is something the female lead should worry about.

"Your Highness, do you remember what I said before? We need to cultivate our relationship. I am not willing to wrong Your Highness."

"Does Your Highness have any ideas?"

As soon as Wen Wan finished speaking, Gu Xi pulled her into his arms. The embrace was brief and fleeting; she didn't even have time to react before a scream from the system jolted her back to reality. She took two steps back abruptly, asking, "What is Your Highness doing?"

"Start by increasing physical contact. Your Highness should get used to my closeness as soon as possible, after all, we are a proper husband and wife."

Wen Yan: "..."

But it wasn't her who was married to him. Besides, even if it was the female lead, Gu Xi vomited blood and was taken away during the wedding ceremony. There was no wedding ceremony, so how can they be considered a proper couple?

"From now on, I will have three meals a day with the Queen."

After Gu Xi finished speaking, he left. Little Peach happily tugged at Wen Wan's sleeve, "Your Highness, the Prince wants to cultivate a relationship with you. This is a great thing!"

Although the princess was living a good life in the Prince Xi's mansion, and the prince treated her well, Xiao Taozi knew that the two were still sleeping in separate rooms. How could a married couple sleep in separate rooms? This worried her to death. Who would have thought that the prince would take the initiative to do so now?

If the princess becomes pregnant and gives birth to a son, he will be the heir of the royal family, and then the princess's position will be unshakeable.

"Is this a good thing?" Wen Wan felt like she was about to die of fright. Why was the male lead suddenly like this?