"This is not a good idea. If my brothers get to the ears of the emperor, they will say that I am using my status as a royal child to force people to buy and sell, and I am afraid it will be bad for my prestige." Qu Fengting's words were actually exactly what the fifth prince wanted, but he still said it in a sanctimonious manner.
"Your Highness, you are worrying too much. Such a treasure mountain and blessed land is not something that ordinary people are qualified to possess, let alone enjoy. As the saying goes, a man is innocent until he is guilty of possessing a treasure. With the strength of the Fang family, occupying a treasure trove like Feilai Peak will surely bring disaster upon the family.
"By purchasing it now, you're actually helping them avert a disaster that threatened genocide, saving them from dire straits. Doing so exemplifies the virtues of a wise ruler. Even if others don't understand it now, once they understand and appreciate your painstaking efforts, they will undoubtedly be convinced by your praise of your virtue," Qu Fengting said solemnly and righteously.
"Yes, that makes sense. You're quite right. Don't mention the moral and wise ruler thing anymore. If it gets out, people might think I'm plotting rebellion. However, as a prince, it's my duty to help my subjects resolve their problems and defuse crises. Even if it means bearing some infamy, I won't hesitate."
If Patriarch Fang still refuses to change his ways, you don't have to worry about it. Just tell me who I am. "The Fifth Prince looked at Qu Fengting with admiration and said with a righteous look on his face, as if he had the words "worry about the country and the people" carved on his forehead.
"Uh..." Behind him, Rong Tianhai vomited.
How shameless! I've never seen anyone so shameless. He obviously has his eyes on someone else's property and wants to get a big bargain, but he speaks so righteously, as if others have received a great favor from him.
The other young masters of the Sword Guard Mansion also felt disgusted. To be honest, they were all somewhat spoiled in their daily lives and had done things that bullied others, but they were not as shameless as the Fifth Prince and Qu Fengting.
It is no wonder that the Fifth Prince regards Qu Fengting as his confidant and never leaves his side. Both of them are equally shameless and hypocritical. They are birds of a feather and are not good people.
"Your Highness is the first to worry about the world's worries, and the last to enjoy the world's happiness. It is indeed a blessing for the people of the capital and the people of Anyun. If Your Highness ascends the throne one day, our Anyun country will surely be peaceful and prosperous, and usher in a prosperous Qingqiu era!" Although it was disgusting, they still hoped to get benefits from Feilai Peak, so they naturally would not spoil the Fifth Prince's fun and flattered him.
"I've already said, don't mention this matter anymore, don't mention it anymore." The fifth prince felt very comfortable with the flattery. Although he said not to mention it anymore, the smile on his face was extremely bright.
Soon, the group arrived at Fangjia Village again.
When we arrived at the entrance of Fangjia Market, we saw a bustling crowd inside. The old master Fang was personally greeting the guests who had gathered from all over the world.
There was no other way. The Fang family had limited manpower. Although Mu Nan had sent people to help a few days ago, who could have expected that so many exotic flowers, plants and treasures would suddenly appear at the foot of Feilai Peak? Therefore, the number of people Mu Nan sent was not large. Now, they had to send people to guard several intersections leading to Feilai Peak and maintain the normal operation of the market. It was inevitable that they were short of manpower, so the old man had to do it himself.
"Master Fang, I haven't seen you for a few days. You look more energetic now." The fifth prince was in a good mood. As soon as he saw Master Fang, he greeted him with a friendly face.
I have to say that the Fifth Prince's royal etiquette is quite good. No matter how sinister and shameless he is at heart, he still treats people like a prince. He is well-mannered and has no arrogance or domineering attitude of a child from a noble family, but he will never let people look down on him.
It is also for this reason that although the Fang family is annoyed with them, they dare not offend them easily.
"Fifth Young Master, why are you here again? Didn't I tell you that I have sold this market and the surrounding industries to others? There is nothing you can do even if you come to me." When the head of the Fang family saw the Fifth Young Master, his expression froze slightly and he said in distress.
"Old man Fang, stop being shameless. Do you know who the Fifth Young Master is? He is willing to give you three days, which is already a huge favor to you. How can you not know how to appreciate it?" Rong Tianhai obviously did not have as good family education as the Fifth Prince, and he roared in a bully-like manner.
"Let me tell you, this is the beloved son of the current emperor, His Royal Highness the Fifth Prince of our Anyun Kingdom!" Another young man behind him also shouted loudly.
When talking about His Royal Highness the Fifth Prince, all the followers puffed out their chests, their faces filled with pride and satisfaction.
The fifth prince himself was even more frightened. Although he still had a friendly smile on his face, he clearly revealed the arrogance unique to a royal child.
It must be said that the skill of keeping a low profile isn't something everyone can do. The Fifth Prince, despite being a prince, was always trying to be low-key and approachable. He had to suppress his anger, even the most intense, to the point of nearly becoming ill. Now, after revealing his identity, he felt a surge of pride and superiority within him, a surge of confidence and pride.
"His Royal Highness the Fifth Prince!" Although the head of the Fang family had long guessed that the Fifth Prince had an extraordinary background, he did not expect that he was actually a member of the royal family. In shock, he even forgot to salute.
When the people in the market heard about the Fifth Prince's background, they were also greatly surprised and looked over. The market, which had been bustling with people just now, suddenly became silent.
"Old man Fang, now you should know, the Fifth Prince is willing to discuss with you because he thinks highly of you. If it were someone else, they would have given the land deed to you long ago, but you are so ungrateful and keep making excuses." Seeing the reactions of the crowd, Rong Dahai felt very proud and shouted loudly with his chest puffed out.
"Tianhai, what you said is not right. Even though I am a prince, I cannot take other people's property for no reason. How about this, I will buy them at the original price that the Fang family spent on these properties." The fifth prince was also very satisfied with this result. He pretended to be sympathetic to his people and spoke softly.
Upon hearing this, the people who were watching the excitement almost burst into cursing.
When the Fang family bought these properties, Anyun and Shangyue had severed diplomatic ties and trade routes were deserted. These properties did not produce any significant output and were just wild and barren land. How much could they be worth?
Nowadays, there are endless exotic flowers and plants in the mountains, which have long become a treasure trove. You actually want to buy them at the previous price, and you say it so justifiably. Why don’t you just rob them openly?
He is a prince, how can he be so shameless?
Originally, they were very fond of the Fifth Prince's previous selfless attitude, but now they realized that this guy was a hypocritical hypocrite.
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