Chapter 321: The Demon Concubine Does Not Harm the Country, She Only Wants to Harm the Imperial Master (Twenty-Five)
Xiao Zhuzi, the fake Taoist priest who was brought out by the fake Taoist priest, looked at them silently for a few seconds before taking the banknote with a reluctant look on his face: "The two family heads are so thoughtful, but please take your seats as soon as possible."
The two men relaxed after hearing this. Although they didn't have any valuables on them, fortunately they still had some silver notes to make up for it.
It's...it's that little jerk Qian Shiren, he looks like he has bad intentions~
Did this guy also pretend to be an honest man in the past, but secretly collude with the officials above him?
That’s right!
During the imperial merchant selection held every three years a while ago, the inner court had many complaints about the goods of the head of the Li family. Could it be that this guy wanted to bring down the Li family and take the position himself?
The Zhao and Sun families felt slightly relieved, and the expression on their faces when they looked at the head of the Li family was very intriguing for a moment.
Although the head of the Li family was irritable, he was not a fool. He looked at Qian Shiren with hatred in his eyes.
Xiao Zhuzi urged them again, but seeing that they didn't move, he gave up and waved to the six carriages behind him: "Don't wait any longer, come over here."
The remaining family heads looked at each other and walked forward with complicated expressions.
The accountant sang: "The head of the Zhou family donated 3,500 taels of silver!"
"The head of the Wu family donated 3,000 taels of silver."
"The Zheng family's patriarch donated 4,000 taels of silver."
"The head of the Wang family donated 4,000 taels of silver..."
Wow, the donation is higher than that of the three major imperial merchants.
The three emperors, who had overheard this, changed their sarcastic attitude towards each other, exchanged a look that everyone understood with a forced smile, and went to the banquet hall in anger.
Merchants are profit-driven. The world is in chaos right now, and there is no place more stable than the capital. Those present are all big merchants with a certain status and financial resources in the capital. The pie is so big, and if they want to go further, they can only pull down the people above.
Now that such a close minister of the emperor has appeared, if he can please the Imperial Master, perhaps just one word can change the current situation.
The three imperial merchants have the support of the government and occupy a very large market. All the benefits are taken by these three companies, and the rest of them can only pick up the leftovers that others don't want. After a long time, no one will feel balanced.
Yu Huo saw this scene from afar and was so happy.
It's good to be angry. It makes you harbor resentment and then you can confront the other person and find ways to make him pay you!
Just when he was feeling happy, a furry fox tail suddenly brushed past his lower back, and the fluffy tip of the tail dug into his palm, shaking restlessly.
Yu Huo unconsciously tightened his fingers and pinched them, hiding the male vixen behind him with a guilty conscience.
"Are you crazy? There are so many people coming and going in the mansion today. What if someone finds out?"
As soon as he finished speaking, he felt a weight on his shoulder and looked over.
Jiang Feng rested his chin on Yu Huo's shoulder from behind, looked back at him with a smile, and asked, "Are you worried about me?"
The hot breath from his words sprayed on Huo's neck, causing the young man to shudder unconsciously.
The smile in Jiang Feng's eyes became even more intense. He controlled his tail relentlessly and slowly wrapped it around the opponent's wrist.
Who can resist this fluffy, clean, and furry tail?!
Yu Huo took the loosened tail back into his palm and gently stroked it, but he said stubbornly: "I'm not worried, I'm worried about myself. If the news that Concubine Jiang is a vixen gets out, wouldn't it make me, the Imperial Master, seem useless?"
The tip of the tail suddenly broke free from his loose grip and slapped the back of his hand nimbly.
"Admit you were worried I was going to die?"
Yu Huo blinked in fake fear: "Yes."
"Then I won't embarrass you." Jiang Feng magnanimously put the tip of his tail back into Yu Huo's palm, his voice lazily: "You continue to touch."
“…”
One likes to touch, the other likes to be touched.
It's like the lid fits the pot.
Yu Huo comforted himself in his heart and asked, "Did Yue Wu come with you?"
Jiang Feng shook his head: "He didn't sleep well last night, so he's catching up on his sleep."
"Did you come here alone?" Yu Huo asked.
Jiang Feng pointed at Gao Ling who was hurriedly looking for someone in the yard: "And Eunuch Gao."
It was easy to guess who Gao Ling was looking for. Jiang Feng, the bad guy, just watched him running around everywhere, still pestering him in the corner, refusing to say a word.
Jiang Feng retracted his gaze and suddenly made a soft sound in his ear: "You have been asking me, but I haven't asked you yet."
Yu Huo tilted his head and glared at him: "What do you want to ask me?"
Jiang Feng looked at the merchants who were sitting down in the distance and frowned. "Those high-ranking officials up ahead have been waiting for you, yet you ignore them and come here to see these low-class merchants? What the hell are you planning?"
Yu Huo heard this and his seductive fox eyes narrowed slightly: "I'm planning to take their money."
Jiang Feng curled his lips: "Although these merchants are rich, they are very stingy. They won't take money without benefits. In my opinion... five thousand taels is the limit."
Yu Huo raised his hand and touched his head, with a frivolous arc on the corner of his mouth: "Everything depends on human effort~"
The wealthy businessmen who entered the main courtyard, seeing the officials in the hall, changed their arrogance and put on ingratiating smiles, and began to chat with people they knew.
The main courtyard of the Imperial Master's Mansion is very large and spacious. There are six or seven courtyards alone, and there are also many rooms. It was converted from the residence of the previous Imperial Master.
Fortunately, the previous imperial teacher was thrown into a snake cave and died not long ago, so the mansion was not abandoned. It could be moved in directly after a simple cleanup and replacement of some objects and furniture.
So the Imperial Master's Mansion was completed in just one month.
Unlike the previous national master who was a loner, Yu Huo was much more hospitable.
This was the first time for everyone to visit the Imperial Master's Mansion. When they stepped through the second gate and caught a glimpse of the rockery pavilions and corridors inside, they all praised it from the bottom of their hearts.
"The Imperial Master's residence is truly spacious and bright. Look at this pond, then look at that bamboo forest. Sitting here, I can almost smell the fragrance of bamboo. It has a sense of tranquility. It's really nice..."
"Isn't it? Ever since this mansion was handed over to the Grand Master, it has exuded a spiritual aura even from afar..."
When an official from the Ministry of Rites heard this, he looked at Boss Qian beside him and sneered in his heart.
This businessman is good at talking and is also smart?
How can you, a mere mortal, see spiritual energy?
Why don’t you become a national teacher if you are so capable?
This is because the people from the Ministry of Rites have little to do with business, otherwise Boss Qian would not have said this.
At this moment, Xiao Zhuzi and his servants came forward, carrying low tables one by one, and placed them in front of the bamboo forest one by one. He casually said to everyone, "My lords, please take a seat here."
Everyone sat down calmly at this time, and then maids came forward one by one holding trays.
When he saw the plate containing the food, he was stunned.
What...what is this?
Why is it so beautiful and eye-catching?
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