Qian Ruoyu had never expected that today the Prime Minister's Mansion seemed to be willing to strip everything off her body.

You have to get something from yourself, some benefit.

After thinking about this, Qian Ruoyu did have a plan to deal with it. He just wanted to buy time for Jin Lianhua.

The longer Qian Ruoyu delayed, the more confident he felt that he could take the silver from the Prime Minister's Mansion.

Therefore Qian Ruoyu said calmly.

"Is the Prime Minister's Mansion really so short of money? If so, I have a solution."

When Qian Hongyi heard Qian Ruoyu say this, he didn't say anything, but Huang spoke instead.

"Really?"

"Tell me what you have to say."

After all, although she didn't trust Qian Ruoyu very much, she was speaking in front of Qian Hongyi at that time, so Huang felt that she probably wouldn't tell any lies.

Qian Ruoyu told the story slowly and leisurely.

"Isn't that easy? Since I'm on good terms with the Empress, when we go to the palace, I'll speak to her and have her whisper something in His Majesty's ear. Then His Majesty might be happy to reward you with tens of thousands of taels of silver. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

Huang was stunned when she heard Qian Ruoyu's words.

Because Huang had no idea whether Qian Ruoyu was joking or serious.

At this time, Qian Hongyi also looked over strangely.

"Are you really that close to the Queen?"

Qian Hongyi naturally didn't believe what Qian Ruoyu said. After all, he had heard about the queen's reputation throughout the court.

The Queen is not a simple character.

The queen can even help the emperor at certain critical moments. It is for this reason that Qian Hongyi feels that what Qian Ruoyu said is not very reliable.

But Qian Ruoyu was just trying to delay time at this time, so he continued to play dumb.

"Of course... Otherwise, why would Her Majesty the Queen reward me with silver? Why would she allow me to enter the palace at will?"

"Given my relationship with the Empress, I'm afraid she would believe me even if I just randomly told her a number. How about this? I'll tell her that the Prime Minister's Mansion needs some money from the Ministry of Revenue because of the plague and the fact that it's been in disrepair for a long time, but the Prime Minister doesn't dare to say it."

"So, let's ask the Queen to help and see if we can distribute 10,000 taels of silver."

But after hearing this, Qian Hongyi immediately shook his head.

“No.”

"Your Majesty has already said that the harem is not allowed to interfere in government affairs. Although the Queen is very capable and has participated in government affairs before, things are different now. If you say that to the Queen, it will probably cause criticism and you will get into trouble."

The reason why Qian Hongyi said this was not entirely because he cared about Qian Ruoyu, nor was he worried that something might happen to Qian Ruoyu, but because he just didn't believe what Qian Ruoyu said.

It was indeed possible for the emperor to ask the Ministry of Revenue to approve 10,000 taels of silver. Even he, the prime minister, could ask the Ministry of Revenue to issue 5,000 taels of silver.

But this kind of thing cannot be solved with tens of thousands of taels of silver. Moreover, once an approval of 10,000 or 20,000 taels of silver is really given, then the problem will be serious. Since his Prime Minister's Mansion needs to be repaired, then other mansions also need to be repaired. Wouldn't that cost money?

If he set this precedent, it would not be easy for him to do his superficial work in the Prime Minister's Office.

It was because of this thought that he rejected Qian Ruoyu.

"Forget it, that's not necessary!"

"Let's eat first. Everyone seems hungry. Someone, come and add a set of bowls and chopsticks."

That’s right, until Qian Ruoyu came in, there were still only three sets of bowls and chopsticks on the table.

Afterwards, Qian Ruoyu's bowl and chopsticks were brought up, but there was no excitement on Qian Ruoyu's face. After all, for Qian Ruoyu, this was just a daily habit.

It was at this time that Qian Ruoyu took the initiative to ask questions.

"Oh, now I remember that there should be a hundred taels of silver hidden in my little courtyard. If Dad doesn't mind, how about I take the hundred taels of silver?"

When he heard this, Qian Hongyi rolled his eyes helplessly.

For him, it was just a hundred taels of silver. It didn't matter at all. Even if he just went around the six government offices, he could have a few thousand taels of silver in his hands. Why did he need this hundred taels of silver?

He is the prime minister, not a beggar.

"Forget it, forget it, there's no need to mention this matter anymore!"

After hearing Qian Hongyi say this, Qian Ruoyu immediately became even more excited and asked questions repeatedly.

"What's wrong, Dad? Don't you need my 100 taels of silver? You are an honest official, and this 100 taels of silver is not a small amount for you. Do you have any other money?"

"If you still have money, maybe you can help me. I want to borrow five thousand taels of silver from you. What do you think?"

Now it was Qian Hongyi's turn to be stunned.

He never expected that he failed to get the silver from Qian Ruoyu, but Qian Ruoyu instead asked him to borrow five thousand taels of silver!

This is a complete reversal of the status quo!

Huang on the side was also stunned. She had no idea that Qian Ruoyu would actually bite back and directly ask for five thousand taels of silver.

Before either of them could speak, Qian Ruoyu spoke directly.

"Alas, it's all about the recent military camp affairs. The prince needs a large amount of military funds, and is still trying to raise funds everywhere. The Ministry of Revenue may not be able to give so much silver, so I am also trying to find a way to borrow money everywhere."

"I have borrowed more than 600 taels of silver from before to now, but if Daddy is so rich, why not lend me 5,000 taels of silver? Just 5,000 taels!"

"I will return these five thousand taels of silver to you slowly. After all, the palace is not just for free. At least we can earn a few dozen taels of silver every day to provide food for the servants."

"If I wait until the plague is over, I will save these dozens of silver coins and return them to Dad after I have saved 5,000 taels. What do you think?"

Qian Hongyi didn't know what to say for a moment.

Qian Ruoyu's request was neither shameless nor coercive, and it really made Qian Hongyi feel like he didn't know what to say for a moment.

Seeing that Qian Hongyi had nothing to say, Huang quickly spoke.

"Oh, Yu'er, aren't you embarrassing your father?"

"Since it has been said that your father is an honest official, and he has finally saved up so much silver in his lifetime, and now it has all been swindled away, where would he get an extra 5,000 taels of silver to lend you?"

"You should be filial to your father. If you have extra money, bring it to the Prime Minister's Mansion. By the way, the one hundred taels of silver..."