Li Youran thought Hua Ruyi had encountered some difficulties, but it turned out she was just having trouble with money. This matter was far too simple for Li Youran.
Wutong Pavilion makes a fortune every day, and Li Youran also gets a share of the profits from the pancake shop, so she's quite wealthy now.
How much silver is needed?
Hua Ruyu tentatively extended one finger.
"One thousand taels?"
Upon hearing Li Youran's words, Hua Ruyu smiled awkwardly, scratched her head slightly, and continued.
"It's ten thousand taels."
Li Youran was slightly surprised. She had never handled such a matter before and thought it wouldn't cost much money. She didn't expect it to cost 10,000 taels.
"The organization has just been established, and there are many places where money is needed. Moreover, we dare not ask for too much money when taking on business. In addition, I am very selective about business. Unless it is righteous, I will not take it."
As Hua Ruyu spoke, she gave an awkward laugh, looked at Li Youran, and continued.
"Furthermore, there are far too many wrongful convictions and miscarriages of justice among refugees in this city, so..."
Hearing Hua Ruyu's words, Li Youran understood. Basically, it meant that the money earned was less than the money spent.
"I do have ten thousand taels of silver, but it's all tied up at Wutong Pavilion. You'll have to wait while I send someone to retrieve it."
After overhearing the conversation between Hua Ruyu and Li Youran, the Second Prince's Consort became very interested in the organization that Hua Ruyu was talking about.
The Second Prince's wife knew that such organizations had a strong appeal among the people, and if they could be properly managed, they could be of great use.
“You Ran, since Miss Hua urgently needs this money, you can just take it from me directly. Sending someone to collect it will take some time.”
The Second Prince's Consort naturally knew that this was an excellent opportunity to extend a helping hand to Hua Ruyu.
"Miss Hua, is ten thousand taels of silver enough?" The Second Prince's wife saw that Hua Ruyu was dumbfounded and didn't speak, so she waved to the maid beside her and continued.
"Go and find the steward and have him go to the accountant and get 20,000 taels of silver."
Hua Ruyu, who was originally worried about money, was so shocked when she heard that the Second Prince's wife was going to give her 20,000 taels of silver that she almost dropped the sword in her hand. Fortunately, she was quick-witted and caught it in mid-air.
"Thank you very much, sister."
Li Youran said with a smile.
"Ruyu, hurry up and thank my sister. You'd better hold on tight to such a great opportunity."
"Thank you, Second Prince's Consort."
Hua Ruyu then came to his senses, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and addressed the Second Prince's Consort.
“Miss, this is a good deed. I’m just contributing money if I have money and labor if I have strength.”
The Second Prince's wife's words made Hua Ruyu feel quite favorably toward her. She had originally thought that the Second Prince's wife was just a pretty face who only knew how to dress up, but she did not expect that she was an interesting person like Li Youran, and full of a sense of justice.
"Second Prince's Consort, I won't let you take this money for free; consider it an investment. Once we make a profit, we'll split it equally."
“My sister is not short of money. Instead of giving her money, we would rather do something for her.”
When Li Youran heard Hua Ruyu say she wanted to share some money with the Second Prince's wife, she almost burst out laughing. When it comes to wealth, probably no one can compare to her sister.
Li Youran originally loved saving money like a hamster, but the Second Prince's wife was even more extravagant than Li Youran.
She disliked anything fancy or frivolous, but she was particularly interested in gold. The Second Prince's treasury was mostly filled with gold bars, which was quite impressive.
When Li Youran accompanied the Second Prince's Consort for the first time, she was almost stunned.
"Second Prince's Consort, if there is anything you need in the future, please feel free to give your orders."
After speaking, Hua Ruyu thought for a moment and then added to the story.
"We will not do anything that aids and abets evil; we will only do good deeds that involve robbing the rich to help the poor."
"Miss Hua, you are joking. How could I do such a shameful thing?"
After spending a short time together, the Second Prince's Consort knew that Hua Ruyu was a straightforward person. She didn't think Hua Ruyu was referring to anything, so she didn't take her words to heart and wasn't angry. Instead, she smiled and continued to talk to Hua Ruyu.
"Don't worry, Miss Flower, what I asked you to do will absolutely not go against your original intention."
In the imperial court, after a morning of intense debates, the palace examination finally came to an end.
Tian Alang lived up to expectations and became this year's top scholar, Liu Zhiyuan was the second-best, and another person named Tu Sun Yongxing was the third-best.
After years of hard study, a poor scholar can transform into a top scholar in the imperial examinations. For ordinary people, this is like ascending to heaven.
Such an exciting and awe-inspiring event. But compared to the upcoming announcement of the crown prince, these things seem utterly insignificant.
All the ministers were tense, heads bowed, hoping that the prince the emperor would name was the one they supported. After all, most of these ministers secretly had their own favorite prince.
Or perhaps he has already pledged his life to them and stood on their side. If the prince he supports loses the election, then his position will become very dangerous, and he might even ask to retire to his hometown on the grounds of old age.
Or they could rigorously examine the duties he was in charge of, uncover and expose any wrongdoing, find a pretext to dismiss him, or even punish him directly. All of these actions directly affect their own interests, so everyone is very concerned about them.
"Congratulations, Your Highness the Second Prince, and congratulations, Your Highness the Second Prince's Consort."
"You bastard, can you still call me that now?"
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