The location of the land chosen by Chu Weiyue and Wen Jingchi was quite good, but unfortunately the owner was a greedy man who asked for too much, so they planned to look for another place.

After strolling around for an afternoon, the two decided to go to a restaurant for dinner. As soon as they arrived at the door, they ran into the furious Wen Chenxuan.

Seeing the two of them walking side by side, his anger instantly reached its peak.

He looked at the two of them with both anger and amusement: "Chu Weiyue, you and Wen Jingchi are really capable. You actually dared to tell the emperor about building a charity hall without telling me. Why didn't you discuss it with me? Don't forget that I made the greatest contribution in catching the criminal this time!"

Chu Weiyue raised his chin in a haughty manner: "Your Highness, what you said is quite ridiculous. I clearly consulted you first, but you disagreed!"

"Chu Weiyue, stop making excuses here! This matter is simply a waste of money and manpower. I will go to the palace to report now and will not let these two deceive father."

She glared at Wen Jingchi angrily, and found that he looked indifferent. She had no place to vent her resentment, so she went straight to the palace to meet the emperor.

Arriving at the Imperial Study, Wen Chenxuan bowed slightly to the Emperor and said, "Father, I heard that you allowed my ninth brother and Chu Weiyue to build a charity hall. I think this will be a waste of money and manpower. The treasury is currently empty and cannot afford such a hassle. Moreover, if this matter is not done well, it will be criticized. Please think twice."

The emperor thought seriously for a moment and laughed coldly.

"If you don't build a charity, how are those children going to make a living? They are pitiful because they can't find their parents. If the family they are sent to treat them badly, who can they complain to?"

The emperor let out a long sigh and looked at Wen Chenxuan with disappointment.

"You should have a longer-term vision in the future. Go back first."

He waved his hand and turned to walk inside.

Wen Chenxuan was completely stunned. He never dreamed that the emperor not only did not agree with his move, but reprimanded him instead.

After thinking about it, I came to my senses and regretted it deeply.

Thinking of the smug faces of Wen Jingchi and Chu Weiyue, his fists clenched so hard that they made a clattering sound.

If it weren't for the two of them spreading rumors, how could I have ended up in such a bad situation?

After getting Wen Chenxuan angry and leaving, Chu Weiyue and Wen Jingchi went to a restaurant for dinner.

After eating and drinking, the two discussed the matter of repairing the charity hall.

After Chu Weiyue expressed his opinion, Wen Jingchi's expression became a little serious.

"In fact, Wen Chenxuan has considered it very carefully, because the border has been in a state of emergency for the past two years, and the national treasury is in an empty state. It is easy to build a charity hall, but once it is started, more officials will propose to build charity halls, which will be a considerable expense for the national treasury, so we must find other ways to get the money."

Chu Weiyue nodded, thinking that what he said made sense, and her eyes suddenly lit up.

"I have a good idea. Why don't we spread the news to the world and let kind-hearted people come to donate money. This will not only reduce the pressure on the court, but also allow the child to be found under the supervision of the people."

"Just think about it, those children are helpless and alone, how desolate they must be. If they knew that so many people cared for them and loved them, they would feel a great warmth in their hearts..."

A faint smile of excitement appeared at the corner of Chu Weiyue's lips, and he felt satisfied with his own idea.

Because he was so absorbed in his thoughts, he didn't even notice that Wen Jingchi was looking at him.

When she came back to her senses, she realized that his gaze was very hot, which made Chu Weiyue a little embarrassed. She subconsciously touched the corner of her mouth and said, "Why are you looking at me like that?"

There was no dirt on her mouth, which made her even more puzzled.

Wen Jingchi's eyes were full of meaning: "I just suddenly felt that you are much more resourceful than before..."

In the past, everyone in the capital knew that Chu Weiyue was an out-and-out lovelorn, but the wisdom she displayed now was not something that an ordinary woman possessed.

It was as if her whole body was full of sparkles, and there was an inexplicable urge to find out more.

Chu Weiyue is like a puzzle that makes people eager to solve it.

Chu Weiyue rolled her eyes at him in dissatisfaction: "I am resourceful, and I have been restraining my brilliance in the past! Do you regret rejecting me now?"

This time, Wen Jingchi was not as disgusted as before, but instead avoided the topic.

"By the way, we still need to choose a new location for the charity hall. I know there is a piece of land that is very suitable for building a charity hall, behind Liuli Lane in the east of the city."

After a moment's pause, Chu Weiyue suddenly remembered an income he saw in the account book.

"The land behind Liuli Lane seems to belong to my family. The yard has been abandoned for a long time. We have to send people to clean it every month, and there is a small expense. It is idle anyway, so why not use it to build a charity hall? Please find someone to start the construction, Your Highness. I can make the decision on the land!"

The marquis's fiefdom was not small, and that piece was the smallest. Now that she was in charge of the internal affairs, it was natural that she had the final say over this small piece of land.

The subsequent matters concerning the repair of the charity hall were handed over to Wen Jingchi, and Chu Weiyue went back first.

As soon as I got home, I saw the Marquis sitting on a chair with a face as dark as ink.

Seeing Chu Weiyue coming back, he slammed the cup hard.

"Chu Weiyue, you are such a traitor. You actually took our land to build a charity hall. Have you ever asked me what I think? Do you take me, your father, seriously? I am the head of the family."

He roared at Chu Weiyue as if he had eaten dynamite.

Chu Weiyue was not angry at all, instead she sighed: "Dad, when did you become so short-sighted? I did this all for the sake of the Marquis' Mansion."

"What nonsense! I have already negotiated the price for that piece of land and planned to sell it, but you actually used it for free to build a charity hall. How can you say that you are considering your family?"

The Marquis clenched his fists in anger, his face becoming even darker.

"Okay, you don't have to say anything more. Anyway, I won't agree to that piece of land. You should discuss with Wen Jingchi to choose another place as soon as possible."

These words made Chu Weiyue roll her eyes in frustration. She had thought that her father was a smart man as he was an official in the court, but he turned out to be a fool.

Since she was his nominal father, she could only patiently explain to him.

"Dad, I have good intentions for this matter! The Crown Prince is against the construction of the charity hall, but the Emperor strongly supports it. As a minister, I should share the Emperor's worries. This way, I can not only gain face from the Emperor, but also gain a good reputation for our family. I have already made plans for the follow-up, and asked kind-hearted people to donate money to build the charity hall."

After hearing this, the Marquis calmed down a bit. Although he still had doubts, he was willing to listen to her.

After taking a sip of tea, he continued, "Some people have pointed fingers at our mansion before, thinking that we are related to human traffickers. If we do something good at this time, we will definitely be able to clear the suspicion. Dad, you are extremely smart. Think about this, isn't it?"