"That's true, but he was just a minor scholar, so he shouldn't be given a large reward."
After listening to Eunuch Su's words, the old emperor frowned and pondered.
His gaze shifted, and he suddenly caught sight of Eunuch Su organizing the Sixth Prince's memorials. A thought flashed through his mind.
"Xiao Liu is now fifteen years old and has made meritorious contributions in collecting grain seeds. Therefore, he shall be granted the title of Prince of the Three Pearls. You shall immediately issue an edict to have Xiao Liu take charge of the new commercial tax law, with Pei Yanzhi assisting him in handling this matter. As for the other officials, let them choose whoever they like."
"yes."
With a forced smile, Eunuch Su respectfully withdrew.
The news spread quickly.
Pei Yanzhi, the scholar who was personally granted an official position by the old emperor and was specially allowed to take the imperial examination next year, naturally became the first person to come into everyone's view.
Then came the sixth prince, who was only fifteen years old. Despite his young age, he was granted the title of Prince of the Three Pearls after completing just one task.
His fourth brother, the current fourth prince, is still a bald prince.
However, neither the eldest prince nor the crown prince bothered to even glance at him.
The new commercial tax law offended noble families and wealthy people. The sixth prince, Prince Sanzhu, seemed to have benefited, but in fact he lost the support of these people.
Besides, what does a little kid like him know about commercial taxes?
Pei Yanzhi, the Ministry of Revenue official personally appointed by the old emperor, may only be a sixth-rank official, but it's clear at a glance that he is the real person in charge.
Immediately, invitations, as numerous as snowflakes, flew to the Marquis's residence once again.
Another location in the outskirts of Beijing also received the news immediately.
The man with disheveled hair was watching a play at the theater again today.
He booked the entire theater, and the manager waited anxiously in the outer room, while the actors on stage trembled with fear.
As everyone knows, this prince is always unpredictable and prone to indiscriminate killing.
Last time, a singer performed poorly at a theater, so they had him killed.
Listening to the wailing and singing from the stage, the man dressed in black, sitting cross-legged on the ground, snorted, "Interesting, he actually became an official in the court..."
Song Yi knelt opposite him, secretly calculating, "The Marquis's mansion controls the Imperial Guards, and the heir is favored by His Majesty. The First Prince and the Crown Prince have already sent three invitations to the heir to come to the mansion for a chat. Your Highness, should we take some action?"
"Big brother and second brother, why are you in such a hurry? I suppose you haven't had enough to eat while we're staying indoors."
"Indeed, for years they have been sending people to approach the Crown Prince intentionally or unintentionally. Whether it's the Imperial Academy, studying abroad, or casual outings like flower viewing and wine drinking, they've used every excuse imaginable, but the Crown Prince has never gotten close to them. However, I think that if the Crown Prince doesn't accept their invitation this time, neither the Crown Prince nor the Crown Prince will be polite to him anymore."
"As expected, three tigers fighting, I'll just watch the show." He said, throwing a handful of money onto the stage.
"Thank you, Your Highness."
The performers on stage and the shopkeeper outside all breathed a sigh of relief.
Whether or not I receive a reward is not important; as long as I'm alive, that's all that matters.
"Watching a show?"
Hearing his words, Song Yi was slightly surprised, "Isn't Your Highness planning to recruit the heir?"
"He refused, didn't he?" The man in black spread his hands, a mad glint in his eyes. "If he wants to be a loyal subject of the Emperor like his father, then I'll grant his wish!"
"..."
Song Yi's scalp tingled. "Your Highness, you absolutely mustn't! If the First Prince and the Crown Prince were to attack the Heir Apparent, we should do the opposite and help him, just like that..."
"He might not even appreciate it."
"..."
Song Yi was rendered silent by his words.
After a long silence, he finally said dryly, "But Your Highness sent Liu Yunyan there, wasn't it to control the Crown Prince?"
"Who said that?"
"...That's what I've always thought."
"What is she doing! Useless! It's been so long! She still hasn't married into the Marquis's mansion!"
Sensing the anger in his voice, Song Yi's back stiffened. "Your Highness, please do it immediately."
The Marquis's Residence.
When Jiang Shuwan returned from Donglai Street, she was extremely sleepy.
The glass business on Donglai Street has recently stabilized. Although merchants from other places come to buy from time to time, it is not too busy overall.
As the weather gets cooler, the milk tea business is booming.
In particular, there is good news from the north: they have found the beets that Jiang Shuwan wanted, and they can be planted on a large scale next year.
The perfume workshop has been built and started producing floral water. However, the northern land is barren, and the fresh flowers needed must be transported from other places, which is very expensive.
Sugar-making workshops also need to be put on the agenda, since we can't wait until the sugar beets are ripe before building factories.
With so many expenses, Jiang Shuwan was left with very little money.
"This is terrible, I'm so miserable!"
"I only have assets, no cash, sob sob sob..."
"I am the poorest rich man in the entire Great Jing Dynasty."
Jiang Shuwan got off the carriage looking pitiful. As soon as she entered the second gate, she saw Qingxing, who was off duty today, waiting for her at the door.
"Didn't you make plans to go out with some girls?"
"What are you playing at, miss? Come here right now..."
Qingxing grabbed Jiang Shuwan's hand and headed towards Liu Yunyan's courtyard.
"What's going on? You're acting so suspiciously. What will people think if they see you?"
Upon entering Liu Yunyan's courtyard, they discovered something strange. The courtyard was quiet, and all the maids and servants assigned by the Marquis's mansion had been sent away.
Only Liu Yunyan's trusted maids and servants from Luoyang carried buckets of milk and fresh flowers into the pool, and soon the pool in Liu Yunyan's room was filled with a strange fragrance.
"What's that smell? It smells so good!"
Jiang Shuwan peered inside curiously, but couldn't figure out what was going on.
She glanced at it twice and then decided to leave; she had no interest in peeping at other people bathing.
"Miss, please wait a moment."
Qingxing held onto her, not letting her leave. After waiting for a while, just as Jiang Shuwan was about to fall asleep, she saw Liu Yunyan emerge from the bath with her fair skin, not even putting on any clothes, and immediately pounce on the chaise longue.
Granny Qin emerged from the corner, dismissed the servants, rolled up her sleeves, and began to massage Liu Yunyan.
I don't know what she poured on it, it was greasy, and then she pressed it onto Liu Yunyan's body.
It's just a spa, what's so interesting about that...?
Jiang Shuwan turned to leave, but then came a sound that made her blush and her heart race. Through the light gauze hanging from the roof, she could see that Granny Qin's hands were wandering over Liu Yunyan's body in unspeakable places, rubbing, pressing and pulling. Liu Yunyan bit her lip lightly, her cheeks flushed, and she moaned uncontrollably.
"Mmm... Granny, be gentle... right there... ah..."
In the darkness, Qingxing's little face turned completely red.
Jiang Shuwan quickly led her away, and a cool breeze made Jiang Shuwan realize what was happening.
Intimate massage...
This isn't a tactic used by "skinny horses" (a euphemism for prostitutes)...
Liu Yunyan actually does this kind of thing in private?
Does Pei Yanzhi know?
Jiang Shuwan stumbled back into the house, and soon news came that Liu Yunyan had brought soup to Pei Yanzhi.
After the massage, they went to Pei Yanzhi's room.
this……
Jiang Shuwan hesitated for a moment.
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