Gu Linchao's private treasury was not a public storehouse of the Prince's Mansion; it was his private property located in the West Garden.
Wen Nongnong followed Wang Houde to the West Garden. When she stepped into the so-called private treasury, she was almost dazzled by the dazzling pearls in front of her.
She was startled and turned to look at Wang Houde, "Your Highness, what's wrong...?"
Wang Houde's feelings were complicated at this moment. He had not expected that his master would be willing to open a private treasury for the sake of the empress.
It is evident that the Empress was extremely important in the master's heart.
He sighed and explained, "The wealth accumulated in this private treasury is not for the master's personal use, but for the soldiers in the army to prepare for unforeseen circumstances. Don't be fooled by the master's current prosperity; he has also experienced times of hardship in the past."
At that time, while their masters were fighting and shedding blood on the front lines, the officials in the rear were lining their own pockets and cutting off supplies. The soldiers did not die at the hands of the enemy, but were starved to death.
That was when the master was at his most powerless. Later, when the army returned in triumph, the master executed those people, confiscated their property, and directly put a portion of it into this private treasury.
The contents of this private treasury included both confiscated goods from corrupt officials and spoils of war obtained from the enemy. Every year, the master would take a portion from this treasury to subsidize the families of fallen soldiers.
Wen Nongnong was stunned.
So this private vault existed for these reasons?
Her gaze swept over the valuables and gold and silver in the storeroom, and a complex mix of emotions welled up inside her.
Gu Linchao is so considerate of his soldiers, how could she possibly take anything from them?
No matter how greedy she is, she won't be without any bottom line.
"Eunuch Wang, these things don't suit my taste. I don't like them. Please lock the door and I'm going back."
“But the master instructed that you are free to take whatever you want…” Wang Houde quickly said.
Wen Nong Nong looked uninterested. "But I didn't like any of them... It's alright. If the prince asks, just tell him I took a few things."
"How can that be?" Wang Houde was surprised. After thinking for a moment, he said with some self-reproach, "This servant shouldn't have mentioned those things to you just now." The princess must have heard what he said and was too embarrassed to take it anymore.
"I should thank you for telling me. Otherwise, I would feel uneasy taking what belongs to the soldiers." Wen Nongnong said sincerely, "Thank you for letting me understand the prince better. I really admire the prince. He is a selfless and wise man. The soldiers of the three armies are very lucky to have such a commander."
Wang Houde was quite shocked to hear this. "Does the Princess really think so?"
“Of course.” Wen Nongnong nodded, paused, and then said, “I am also very lucky to be able to marry a husband like the Prince. I must have done a lot of good deeds in my past life to be able to marry such an outstanding prince in this life. I am very proud of the Prince’s actions.”
Kind words flowed from her mouth as if they were free.
Wang Houde memorized every word she said, intending to report it to his master verbatim when he returned.
I never imagined that the princess would like the prince so much.
"No need for Eunuch Wang to see me off, I'll be leaving now." After saying this, Wen Nongnong turned and left.
Green Beauty followed quietly behind her.
Although there was an element of flattery in what Wen Nong Nong just said, she genuinely admired Gu Lin Chao.
As a member of the royal family, Gu Linchao had no arrogance whatsoever. Now that he held great power, he was even less corrupt. He was so upright and wise, and he cared about the soldiers and the people of the world.
Such people are few and far between in this world.
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