Shang Xiye smiled slightly and gently reminded her, "Your Highness, this is dirty silver; it must be turned over to the national treasury."

"So what if it's dirty silver? It was something that I and Wang An risked our lives to get back!" Ji Fengyao refused to accept the possibility of not getting any silver and jumped up from Shang Xiye's arms.

Running up to Shang Xiche, the little bandit girl puffed out her chubby cheeks and said innocently, "Your Majesty, let's not listen to that stinky prince. This silver was found when I had a fight with Xue Yanshou's concubine, and then I went to Wang An's house to cause trouble. That bastard Xue Yanshou almost chopped my head off over this. I've worked so hard all day, I deserve some reward, even if I haven't done anything great. Is it too much for you, Your Majesty, to ask for some compensation?"

After saying that, she covered her mouth with her small hand and whispered to the emperor mischievously, "Your Majesty, please give me some, don't give any to that stingy, stinky prince, let him starve to death! When he runs out of money, I'll run away with his military tally!"

Shang Xiche: "..."

This little bandit was fair-skinned and delicate, with bright, sparkling eyes that blinked easily. She was innocent and guileless.

When she came closer, the unique fragrance of a young girl emanating from her was truly delightful.

Moreover, what she said was very pleasant to the mind and body.

At this moment, Shang Xiye called out from behind with a dark face, "Your Highness, come back!"

Ji Fengyao adorably hopped on the ground with her little feet, then moved closer to Shang Xiche, saying mischievously, "No, if you don't give me a share of the money, the Emperor will. I'm not going back now."

Shang Xiye slammed his hand on the armchair, looking very angry: "Nonsense! Come back!"

"Hmph, I won't!" Ji Fengyao made a face at Shang Xiye, looking completely childish.

Shang Xiye clenched his fists in anger, but there was nothing he could do.

The people present: "..."

Why does it feel like I'm being fed dog food every time these two bicker?

The only one who didn't feel like they were being fed dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection) was probably Shang Xiche.

Seeing Shang Xiye so humiliated in front of the little female bandit, he felt extremely pleased and finally smiled: "Those who commit crimes should be punished, and those who perform meritorious deeds should be rewarded. The Ninth Princess Consort has performed meritorious service in exposing the traitor, so I will allow you to collect the reward money yourself. However, only you or your maid can collect it for you, and no one else is allowed to help you."

Shang Xiche spoke in a half-joking tone, but his mind was already racing with calculations.

Even if the four little girls used their clothes to carry the money, they couldn't carry much silver.

"Is Your Majesty's statement true?" Ji Fengyao's phoenix eyes shone brightly.

"Words are as good as gold, and a promise is as weighty as nine tripods." Shang Xiche had a dignified demeanor but a kind smile.

As soon as he finished speaking, Shang Xiche suddenly noticed Shang Xiye's slender index finger rummaging through the wool blanket on his lap, and a sense of foreboding washed over him.

But he had already blocked his own way out, so if he were to back down now, it would be a real slap in the face.

"Since His Majesty has said so, then I'll go get it!" Ji Fengyao, like a cheerful little butterfly, rushed towards the large chests filled with gold and silver while calling to her three maids, "Xique, Linshuang, Bailu, come quickly, get the money! His Majesty said to take as much as you can!"

"Why!"

"Yes, Your Highness!"

The four women, mistress and servants, were all beautiful women dressed in pink and jade, and their joyful mood infected many people present.

Even Xue Yanshou's family members couldn't help but feel envious:

They used to only know that they lived a life of luxury and happiness, but now it seems that they are not even as good as a bandit!