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Because most of everyone's cash was taken away by the Embroidered Uniform Guard.
The reason was simple: the emperor was afraid they would default on their debts, so he decided to collect a portion of the money first.
They even thoughtfully wrote out a receipt.
Everything seemed to be being propelled by a giant hand.
Boom boom boom!
"Grandma, we really have no cash left. Please be lenient."
The steward-like man kept kowtowing to Huang Rong, but Huang Rong didn't even lift her eyelids.
"I've changed my mind now, it's 80,000 taels."
"Take it back if you don't want to sell it, but don't blame me for not warning you."
"Mr. Li is leaving the capital this afternoon, and you still have two million taels of debt to pay off."
"I don't need to say more about the outcome then."
Upon hearing this, everyone's hearts sank.
In the end, they had no choice but to sell the treasure at a low price.
Something that originally cost 300,000 taels could be sold for 100,000 taels, which would be considered extremely lucky.
As the number of treasures around her gradually increased, Huang Rong's heart couldn't help but pound wildly.
Although these items only offset a debt of one million taels, their actual value far exceeded one million taels.
At the beginning, the women didn't try to drive down the price too much; they just bought it slightly below the market price or at the market price.
However, not long after the acquisition, Li Chengqian came out for a stroll and left behind a list.
Even now, Huang Rong clearly remembers the casual remark Mr. Li made.
"It would probably take ten generations to accumulate such wealth."
"It's incredible that they accumulated wealth in just one or two generations."
Upon hearing this, the women immediately realized what was going on.
These people's money came from illegitimate sources!
For example, the Hua family of the Ming Dynasty was one of the wealthiest merchants in the Ming Dynasty.
However, the Hua family's wealth was accumulated over eight generations.
These people are just the powerful and wealthy who have risen to prominence in recent decades, although their wealth is not comparable to that of the Hua family.
However, the treasures in his home were not much less than those in the Hua family.
These things are probably all made from the people's hard-earned money!
Once she understood this principle, Huang Rong showed no mercy.
Wang Yuyan was in charge of bookkeeping, while Huang Rong was in charge of negotiating prices.
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Dongfang Bubai and his two companions were responsible for using force to deter others, which led to the scene just now.
Manor pavilion.
"Hehehe!"
"Young Master Huang is truly generous, casually giving me several million taels of silver."
"Mr. Li is joking. Mr. Huang is just adding icing on the cake."
"If these things can please Mr. Li, he can have as many as he wants."
Li Chengqian smiled and shook his head at Huang Gongzi's words.
"Forget it, these things are basically just some pretty stones."
"It's okay for decoration, but it's useless for anything else."
Seeing that Li Chengqian rejected his offer again, Young Master Huang was not disappointed.
If Li Chengqian could be recruited so easily, then he probably isn't some celestial being.
Just then, Huang Rong walked in.
"Mr. Li, Cao Zhengchun wants to see you."
Upon hearing that it was Cao Zhengchun who wanted to see him, Li Chengqian was taken aback for a moment, and then smiled.
"Not bad, Eunuch Cao actually figured it out."
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Hearing Li Chengqian's tone, Huang Rong's eyes lit up.
The fact that Li Chengqian spoke in this tone means there's going to be some drama to watch soon.
Thinking of this, Huang Rong secretly glanced at Young Master Huang and immediately said.
"Mr. Li, are you going to tell me something funny again?"
"I want to hear it."
As she spoke, Huang Rong used her charm and coquettishness, pulling Li Chengqian's hand and shaking it repeatedly.
"Stop shaking. Listen if you want. Anyway, these things have nothing to do with you. It's fine to just listen to it as a story."
"Moreover, Young Master Huang gave me several million taels of silver for free, so of course I have to return the favor!"
Upon hearing this, Huang Rong happily ran out.
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Before long, all the women sat properly behind Li Chengqian.
As for those who came to repay debts...
Huang Rong offered a package deal: she bought the goods, which were worth a total of four million taels of silver, for one million eight hundred thousand taels.
"Gulu!"
Swallowing hard, Cao Zhengchun walked forward shakily and bowed to the two men.
He originally came to Mr. Li hoping to find a way to survive.
But I didn't expect the Emperor to be here too!
In the end, Cao Zhengchun could not withstand the pressure from Emperor Ming and immediately nodded vigorously, saying, "Your Majesty, this old servant was wrong."
"This old servant deserves to die a thousand deaths."
Upon hearing this, Young Master Huang's face instantly darkened.
"presumptuous!"
"Who are you calling Your Majesty? I am just a commoner. Are you trying to harm me by kneeling before me like this?"
"Moreover, as the head of the Eastern Depot, your words and actions represent the Ming Dynasty."
"You kneel down at the drop of a hat. Where is the dignity of the Ming Dynasty?"
Cao Zhengchun understood the unspoken meaning in Young Master Huang's words.
The Emperor is showing disdain for him, making Mr. Li lose face in front of him.
After understanding the Emperor's meaning, Cao Zhengchun immediately got up from the ground.
"Please forgive me, Young Master Huang, I just lost my composure."
"Humph!"
"Be more careful next time. Losing your life is a small matter, but losing face for the imperial court is a big deal."
After reprimanding Cao Zhengchun, Young Master Huang picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said slowly.
"Didn't you come here to ask Mr. Li something?"
"Now you can ask," Ding said.
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Young Master Huang agreed to Cao Zhengchun's question, and Li Chengqian was also eager to try his hand at asking Cao Zhengchun's question.
Under these circumstances, Cao Zhengchun found it difficult to ask questions.
I can't just say it directly.
“Mr. Li, I want to rebel, and I’ve been preparing for it for a long time.”
"But now the Emperor has found out. Can you help me think of a solution?"
Cao Zhengchun was sweating profusely, but remained silent.
Li Chengqian smiled and said, "Eunuch Cao, please speak freely."
"Everyone here can keep your secret."
Cao Zhengchun: "".
Of course it's kept secret. Even the emperor knows, so there's no one to inform on you.
Finally, Cao Zhengchun stammered as he spoke.
“Mr. Li, I have made some mistakes, and I would like to ask you to intercede with Emperor Ming on my behalf.”
"Oh, so that's what it was about!"
“It’s simple. Young Master Huang has a good relationship with Emperor Ming. If he puts a good word for you, Emperor Ming will definitely forgive you.”
Cao Zhengchun: ""
Yes! They have a very good relationship, so good that they're practically one person.
"Forehead"
"I made a serious mistake, and it's unlikely that Young Master Huang will plead for me."