Chapter 211: Offering treasures? Offering daughters
Cui Changyan's face changed drastically. This was a dilemma.
If the answer is yes, the royal family will hate you!
If the answer is no, he will never let Yun Zheng look at him again in his life.
He had no choice but to keep his mouth shut and remain silent.
Yun Zheng saw it clearly. "In the final analysis, you think I'm suitable for the Cui family and can bring the greatest benefits to the Cui family. However, I come from a merchant family and have a previous engagement with the Pingxi Marquis Mansion. I'm not worthy of you."
Since ancient times, marriages have been based on equal status, the same background, the same class, and the exchange of interests is equal.
In the eyes of the noble families, the Yun family has always been a family of merchants that cannot be put on the stage.
Cui Changyan looked at her in a daze. She was terrifyingly rational, but why, looking at her cold eyes, did his heart beat wildly for no apparent reason?
Is he sick?
He felt that it could still be salvaged. "Princess Jinyun, you're too worried. This bouquet of flowers represents my love for..."
Before he could finish, Yun Zheng interrupted him, "Eleven flowers, one hundred taels each, pay."
"What?" Cui Changyan was stunned.
Yun Zheng asked curiously, "Hasn't anyone told you that you can't just take something that belongs to someone else?"
"And I am the owner of Qin Garden. Everything here belongs to me. It is inappropriate to rashly pick the flowers in the garden without my permission."
She changed the subject, "However, I have always been generous. For the sake of the Qinghe Cui family, I will let you apologize with silver."
Cui Changyan sighed helplessly, silently took out a handful of silver bills from his pocket and handed them over.
Yun Zheng glanced at Chunhua. Chunhua stepped forward to take the banknote, counted out 1,100 taels, and returned the extra.
Yun Zheng didn't take the money and directly ordered, "Let's divide the money. Everyone who came here today will be counted as a share."
"Yes." Chunhua's tone was extremely excited.
Manager Zhang was jealous and said immediately, "I could have stayed away from coming, but since I gave you the utmost respect by coming here, you should give me a share."
Yun Zheng looked up at the sky speechlessly, "You are not short of money."
Manager Zhang argued, "One thing at a time, I've been greatly wronged today, and you must compensate me."
Yun Zheng was too lazy to argue with him, "Okay, I'll give you some."
Cui Changyan's mouth twitched. The painting style of the entire Imperial Household Department was very unique.
They all love money and are not ashamed to talk about it in public.
However, Princess Jinyun is an extremely contradictory and complex person. She loves money, but not too much. She is generous to her subordinates.
Zheng Changrong suddenly spoke, "Nine Thousand Years Old, Princess Jinyun just said she would advise the Emperor to cut off the water source upstream of the Qing River. She is too young to understand the serious consequences. Please do not blame her."
He seemed to be begging for mercy, but in fact he was complaining.
Everyone present was smart and could hear it.
Cui Changyan looked at him deeply. What was he testing?
Soon, they found out the result.
Li Wuyang's expression remained unchanged. He shook his head and sighed, "You're too young. You do things like this quietly and then push the blame onto your opponent. It's enough for God and the earth to know about it, and you don't get involved in it at all."
Zheng Changrong was stunned. He was too cruel and especially protective of his own people.
Cui Changyan: ...This one is even more cruel!
Li Wuyang looked at Yun Zheng, a hint of tenderness in his eyes, "How did the Qinghe Cui family offend you?"
Yun Zheng complained angrily, "His family refused to donate Qinghe paper!"
Li Wuyang's eyes turned cold, and his tone became even colder. "Then ask the Cui family to hand over the secret recipe of Qinghe Paper. If they don't, I will confiscate their property for disrespecting the imperial family."
Yun Zheng's eyes lit up. "The Qinghe Cui family has accumulated considerable wealth over a thousand years, arguably rich enough to rival a nation. This is a big fat sheep, enough to fill up both the national treasury and the emperor's private treasury."
The two men seriously discussed how to raid the Cui family, how to verify the charges, and how to deal with the thousands of people in the Cui family. It seemed like a serious matter.
They actually knew the complicated relationships among the Cui family members very well. They could talk about the outstanding figures in the main and side branches, and who had done evil and immoral things.
In a large and prosperous family, there are both good and bad people, and there are always some descendants who take advantage of their power to bully others and are arrogant and domineering.
For example, the Cui family has many children who oppress the people and rob them of their property.
Cui Changyan was horrified when he heard this. Is it polite for them to speak like this in front of the Cui family?
He closed his eyes and said, "Nine Thousand Years Old, the Cui family is willing to offer the secret recipe of Qinghe Paper."
It is impossible to confiscate the family's property, but it is still possible to arrest a group of young people who have made mistakes, cause serious damage to the Cui family, and damage the Cui family's reputation.
Never mind, a man who knows how to handle affairs is a hero, and he can avoid disasters by spending money.
Yun Zheng raised her eyebrows in satisfaction. "Nine Thousand Years Old is truly amazing. I had to persuade him to offer five thousand pieces of Qinghe Paper. As soon as you showed up, he immediately gave me the secret recipe."
Li Wuyang said nonchalantly, "Some people don't drink toasts, but like to drink penalty drinks."
Yun Zheng's eyes rolled. "Speaking of which, you two finally got to see the Nine Thousand Year Old, so why don't you show some appreciation?"
Zheng Changrong was stunned. "Huh?"
Usually, it is presented to the Zheng family by others.
Yun Zheng said with a smile, "Nine Thousand Years Old is different from me. I only like vulgar silver, but Nine Thousand Years Old has high standards."
Li Wuyang raised his eyes, his expression as indifferent as snow, "I heard that the Cui family has the Wind-Fixing Pearl and the Zheng family has the Water-Repelling Pearl. This prince wants to see them."
The wind-fixing bead is an object that controls wind power and is an invaluable treasure for navigation.
The water-repellent beads, which can move freely in the water, are rare treasures.
Cui Changyan and Zheng Changrong's faces changed drastically, and a chill ran down their spines. Just to witness it? Do you believe it?
Cui Changyan cupped his hands and said in a loud voice, "That's just a rumor. I don't have such a thing in my family."
"The Cui family presented the Ninth Thousand Year Old Man with an exquisite seven-treasure pagoda, a red coral tree half a man's height, mermaid silk, peacock feathers, and two famous paintings."
Zheng Changrong immediately followed up, "The Zheng family presented the Nine Thousand Year Old Man with a glass lotus lamp, a jade exquisite chess set, a jade face cream, a fragrant jade evil-repellent, and two rare copies."
Li Wuyang looked at them steadily. The pressure from him made them sweat profusely and feel flustered.
At this moment, a report was heard from outside.
"Nine thousand years old, Master Lei Wu requests to see you."
Guyu whispered, "Lei Wu, the nephew of the Imperial Concubine, had his imperial merchant qualification revoked by the Princess, and he has a grudge."
Li Wuyang said indifferently, "No."
Lei Wu's voice came from outside, "Nine Thousand Years Old, I want to present you with a treasure."
Treasure? Yun Zheng's eyes lit up, "Let him in."
Li Wuyang glanced at the guard, who made way for him and Lei Wu ran in quickly.
"Nine Thousand Years Old, it's so wonderful to see you. Ever since I last saw your grace from afar, I've been thinking about you..."
Li Wuyang interrupted impatiently, "Get to the point."
Lei Wu opened his mouth and said, "My eldest daughter is gentle and well-behaved, and she is very good at serving others. I am willing to offer her to the Ninth Prince. It is up to you to decide whether she will be your slave or maid."
Although he said this, he was certain in his heart that how could the Ninth Prince dare to make the relatives of the Imperial Concubine serve as slaves, and he would at least get the title of a concubine.
Everyone present was stunned. Offering a girl in public?
The Lei family has lost all its reputation?!
Yun Zheng's face drooped. Md, what about the treasure? It's unlucky.
Li Wuyang saw this and raised the corners of his mouth slightly. Is he angry? His Zheng'er is so cute!
His heart moved, "Yes."
Everyone looked at him. He just accepted it like that? Didn't he say he wouldn't get close to women?
Guyu's eyes widened in disbelief. "No way! Master, what are you kidding? Don't mess around!"
Yun Zheng pursed her lips tightly, and stared at him fiercely with her pair of black and white eyes, looking quite fierce.
hateful!
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