Chapter 86: Stupid
After hearing the voice inside, Qin Chuchu's first feeling was that the voice was very familiar, but she couldn't remember who it was for a moment.
So his mind started working rapidly, going through all the people he had met since traveling through time, and finally he remembered who this person was.
It was Han Mulei's follower Zhou Sheng, with whom he had negotiated that day in the Second Prince's villa.
And when they left the villa, Zhou Sheng followed them all the time until they left Han Mulei behind.
Remembering who this person was, Qin Chuchu became more alert and listened to the conversation inside with her ears perked up.
"Second brother, why are you here so early?"
Zhou Quan frowned and looked at his younger brother in front of him. It was not yet time to collect the money every year. It was still several months away.
Second brother? Qin Chuchu frowned. The voice was unfamiliar. She thought it must be from Zhou Sheng who had just entered.
But when she heard the name and remembered that they all had the surname Zhou, she soon understood.
It turned out that they were brothers. He couldn't help but curl his lips in sarcasm. It turned out that the person who managed the fiefdom for the Living King of Hell was actually Han Mulei's man. I'm afraid that the Living King of Hell himself didn't even know this.
And from the sound of it, it seemed that Mr. Zhou was here to withdraw money. Not knowing if it was what he thought, he pricked up his ears and listened carefully again.
"The prince's treasury was robbed, and he's having trouble turning over funds. That's why he asked me to come here early."
Whenever I think about the theft in the backyard vault, I am completely puzzled. Not to mention the millions of taels of silver, how were the hundreds of thousands of bows and arrows taken away without even a trace?
"So this is true!" Zhou Quan was surprised.
When I first heard the news, I didn’t believe it. After all, it’s not something that eight or ten people can do.
Considering how tight the guards were in the Second Prince's Mansion, he thought it was just a rumor from outside, but he didn't expect it to be true.
I was surprised and scared at the same time. If this person came to steal from my house, wouldn't it be very easy?
"Of course it's true. That's why I came here today to ask you how much silver you have collected. The Second Prince is in urgent need of it."
Mr. Zhou seemed a little impatient. The matter had not been investigated thoroughly yet, and he felt very upset and did not want anyone to mention it again.
"Oh, I have saved five hundred thousand taels."
Zhou Quan held up five fingers.
"Why is it so little?" Zhou Sheng frowned, obviously dissatisfied.
Those 50,000 soldiers need a lot of silver every day. How long can these 500,000 taels last?
Seeing that his brother was still not satisfied, Zhou Quan looked very aggrieved.
"Second brother, you don't know that I have to tighten my belt to save this. Although the area of King Chen's fiefdom is not small, the climate is not suitable for growing high-yield crops.
I've already increased taxes three times. Some people can't afford it and have moved away with their families. The population here is dwindling, and my ability is really limited!"
Looking at his younger brother in front of him, he felt more and more aggrieved the more he spoke, but he was extremely proud in his heart.
Although it was Han Mulei who recommended me here, I can't be like this silly brother and give away everything without keeping a single penny.
What's more, the money should be given to King Chen. It's already very kind of him to do this.
Seeing his elder brother in such a difficult situation, Zhou Sheng didn't say anything else. After all, he also knew the situation here.
"Then prepare the silver in the next two days. As soon as Han Muchen leaves here, I will bring people to collect it."
Although 500,000 is not a lot, it can sustain it for a while, and then the money earned from the prince's shops can be used to continue.
Qin Chuchu stood outside, still stretching her neck to look into the street, as if waiting for someone.
But the expression hidden by the dog-skin hat was so interesting. I didn’t expect there would be such a big melon to eat. It was such a surprise.
She now firmly believed that the living devil was a brainless person and was completely stupid.
I'm afraid he doesn't even know now that all his money has been transferred to Han Mulei by Zhou Quan.
Soon, Zhou Quan got off the carriage and returned to his own carriage.
Feng Qi hid in the dark, staring at Qin Chuchu without blinking, fearing that something might happen to the princess.
After watching the two carriages leave, he strode over.
"Princess, you wouldn't do that!"
There was some anger in his tone. How could he eavesdrop on someone in the corner? This was like chatting with them.
If anything happens, he will be held responsible.
Qin Chuchu glanced at Feng Qi, her mind still digesting what Zhou Sheng and Zhou Quan had just said.
Seeing the princess' serious expression, Feng Qi also had a premonition of something.
"Princess, did you hear something?"
If the princess hadn't heard any important news, she would definitely not have this expression.
Qin Chuchu looked at Feng Qi, still thinking about what happened just now, and suddenly came back to her senses.
"Let's go, we have to go back quickly!"
As he said this, he walked ahead and said, "We have to hurry back to the inn and tell the living devil about this."
It was too late, and the 500,000 taels of silver were taken away by Zhou Sheng.
Seeing that the princess was so serious, Feng Qi didn't ask any more questions and quickly followed.
In the inn, Han Muchen was still lying lazily on the bed with a quilt draped over him.
I don’t know what’s wrong. I’ve sneezed several times this morning. Could it be that I’ve caught a cold?
Feng Liu and Feng Jiubai wandered around the house bored, looking towards the door from time to time.
It’s almost time for dinner, and the princess and the others should be back.
Only Little Cannon lay on the table with his neck shrunk, watching the two guys swaying in front of him, and simply closed his eyes.
It's freezing outside, and only that stupid woman would go out.
Soon, footsteps were heard outside, and Feng Jiu was the first to rush out.
Seeing Feng Qi’s hands were full of things, Feng Liu happily came over to help.
I smelled roast chicken just now. It turned out to be bought by the princess. I don’t have to eat clear soup noodles for lunch this time.
But when he saw their serious faces, he no longer had the same idea.
"Princess, what happened to you?"
One look at the expressions of the princess and Feng Qi showed that something was wrong, and it seemed to be very serious.
Qin Chuchu didn't say anything, she just took off the dog-skin hat on her head and put it on Xiao Gangpao.
He strode to the bed, pointed at Han Muchen and started complaining.
"You deserve to be poor. You didn't even know that so much money was taken away by someone."
She was so angry that her chest kept heaving. No wonder Feng Qi said that this living devil was so poor that he had no money. All his feelings were given to Han Mulei by Zhou Quanyun.
He made her spend her own money all this time, and the more she thought about it, the angrier she became.
“…………” Several people were stunned.
I was completely stunned by Chuchu's scolding.
Even Han Muchen was staring at her. This woman went crazy at him as soon as she came back. Could it be that she was bullied outside?
"Princess, what did you hear?"
Feng Qi came over anxiously. Seeing the princess so angry, he thought that what he had just heard must be very important.
Qin Chuchu glanced at Feng Qi, then looked at Han Muchen with dissatisfaction.
"Your five hundred thousand taels of silver will be given to Han Mulei by Zhou Quan!"
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