Ouchi Taming the Cat, starting with the Ten Tiger Forms!

Chapter 487 Royal Silver Envoy

Most people just feel helpless about such results.

Everyone else was almost used to Princess Ankang's victory.

No matter how bizarre the way Princess Ankang wins the competition, they probably won't be too surprised.

However, with Princess Ankang gaining another point this month, all other possibilities were completely cut off.

The eldest prince's dream of finally obtaining the qualification to attend the New Year's Shrine with the same points was shattered.

Princess Ankang scored another point and now has seven points, while the second-placed eldest prince has only three points. The gap has widened to four points, but there are only two months left in the game, making it completely hopeless for the eldest prince to make a comeback.

The current specific points situation is as follows:
Princess Ankang, seven points.

The eldest prince, three points.

The fourth prince, one point.

Sixth Princess, one point.

The eighth prince, one point.

Others have no points yet.

In this case, Princess Ankang will be the only one who will be able to attend the New Year's Shrine next year.

The annual points competition in the Imperial Garden has ended ahead of schedule.

The competitions in the next two months are still attractive. Apart from the monthly competition rewards, the only thing that makes people feel present is the competition.

Although everyone knew that it was not easy to win the annual points competition, no one expected that the person who would have the last laugh would be Princess Ankang.

No one took Princess Ankang seriously at the beginning, but now she has become an existence that no one can ignore.

Even the dumbest princes and princesses could deeply feel the love that Emperor Yongyuan had for Princess Ankang at this moment.

If this continues, will they end up with nothing good?

Many princes and princesses felt an urgent sense of crisis at this time.

Even when facing Princess Yan Zhao, who had an incredible talent in martial arts, they had never had such a feeling.

It’s all because these people have done bad things in the past, bullied Princess Ankang openly or secretly, or never treated her well, so now they can’t help but feel guilty.

"Hmm? What kind of prize does Emperor Yongyuan intend to give? Why is he being so mysterious?"

When he heard that the prizes would be distributed tomorrow, Li Xuan complained inwardly.

He even suspected that Emperor Yongyuan had not prepared the prize at all and was deliberately stalling for time.

After all, Emperor Yongyuan’s national treasury is empty, and his private treasury has been severely plundered by his own little bastards.

Even though they have recovered the 500,000 taels they submitted, their pockets are probably not that rich now, after all, there is still a hole in the national treasury to fill.

As for the profits from the hype of the Jinpeng Dynasty, Emperor Yongyuan has just started to get involved, and it will take some time to reap the rewards.

After thinking about it, Li Xuan really felt that Emperor Yongyuan could not offer any good reward.

After the results of the competition were announced, Zhao Feng left in a hurry.

The other princes and princesses also dispersed.

Princess Ankang was actually looking forward to tomorrow's prize and rode in the carriage back to Jingyang Palace.

A golden nest or a silver nest is not as good as your own doghouse.

Of course, it is difficult to call the current Jingyang Palace a doghouse, but rather a golden nest or silver nest itself.

During the days when they were away, the Ministry of Internal Affairs sent people to clean the place, and it was kept spotless, saving the three little ones a lot of trouble.

"Oh, home is still the most comfortable."

As soon as she stepped into Jingyang Palace, Princess Ankang stretched comfortably.

After Xu Lang parked the carriage and drove the horses back to the stable to rest, he said goodbye and left, preparing to return to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to report.

There were only three little ones and a group of animals left in Jingyang Palace.

Princess Ankang and Yu'er went to check on Golden Pig and Dabai, and found that they were both well taken care of, so they felt relieved.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs provides very complete services to Jingyang Palace. When the three little ones are not at home, they will keep Jingyang Palace running well so that the pets in Jingyang Palace will not starve to death.

After being busy outside the palace for twenty days, the three little ones finally returned home and naturally wanted to have a good sleep.

"Ah Xuan, come and serve me in bed!"

Before going to bed, Princess Ankang lifted a corner of the quilt, slapped the bed board and shouted loudly.

The next moment, a black shadow shot into the bed like lightning, and lay down obediently beside her, blinking her big, Caroline eyes expectantly, waiting to be favored.

Princess Ankang nodded with satisfaction, then she covered herself with the quilt and prepared to sleep.

"Ah Xuan, let me tell you a bedtime story before you go to bed."

The expectation in Li Xuan's eyes was immediately extinguished, and it was as dead silent as a deep pool, with a kitten's face as stinky as it could be.

He wanted to break free and escape, but found himself wrapped tightly in a quilt by Princess Ankang. He could not move, and only despair was revealed in his big eyes.

"Hehehe~"

Princess Ankang smiled evilly and leaned close to Li Xuan's ear, whispering devilishly:
"a long long time ago……"

"Meow!!!"

Li Xuan shouted in despair, but even if he shouted until his throat was hoarse, no one would come to save him.

In the room not far away, Yu'er calmly took out two balls of cotton from under the pillow, plugged her ears, and continued to sleep peacefully.

……

A night without words...

Uh, that's not right either.

There was only one bedtime story each night.

Early the next morning.

The three little ones went to Ganlu Palace to meet Emperor Yongyuan.

After waiting for the announcement at the door, Princess Ankang carried Li Xuan into the palace for an audience, while Yu'er stayed outside.

"I am in good health, and I am here to greet you, Father."

Princess Ankang held Li Xuan in her arms and saluted Emperor Yongyuan.

"Get up, Ankang."

Emperor Yongyuan raised his hand majestically towards Princess Ankang.

Li Xuan discovered that compared to Emperor Yongyuan who was usually in Ganlu Palace, he was dressed more formally today.

In the past, he just casually wore a dragon robe, but today he wore it formally, as if he was going to court.

"This guy just came back from court?"

Li Xuan felt a little confused.

But when he chased Emperor Yongyuan back to Ganlu Palace after the court session, he clearly remembered that the first thing this guy did when he came back was to change his clothes.

After all, it must be uncomfortable to dress like this.

When Li Xuan looked at Emperor Yongyuan strangely, Princess Ankang had already slowly stood up.

"Thank you, Father."

Princess Ankang looked up at Emperor Yongyuan, and after taking a look, she quickly lowered her head again.

To be honest, Princess Ankang did long for fatherly love deep in her heart.

But when meeting Emperor Yongyuan these times, Princess Ankang didn't feel too excited for some reason.

Compared with the identity of "father", in her eyes, Emperor Yongyuan is more of an "emperor".

And at least until now, Princess Ankang could not see what was so special about Emperor Yongyuan that made him worthy of such deep love from her mother.

All in all, Princess Ankang still looks down on her father, the emperor, at this stage.

"Ankang, you performed very well in this competition."

"If you want any reward, just ask."

The majestic voice of Emperor Yongyuan sounded.

Princess Ankang frowned slightly, then replied:

"I have no request."

Princess Ankang was telling the truth. She really didn't want anything from Emperor Yongyuan.

"Ok."

Emperor Yongyuan nodded and continued:

"Then follow the reward I have determined."

After saying this, Emperor Yongyuan's tone became serious.

"Princess Ankang, listen to my orders."

Upon hearing this, Princess Ankang bowed respectfully.

"Princess Ankang is specially appointed as the Royal Silver and Money Envoy, in charge of the Royal Private Treasury. From now on, she can make use of the funds at will without being supervised by anyone."

"Including me."

Emperor Yongyuan did not forget to add the last sentence.

Princess Ankang was a little confused after hearing this, but she still thanked him subconsciously.

After Princess Ankang stood up straight, she asked Emperor Yongyuan in a daze:

"Father, what kind of official is the Royal Silver Envoy?" Honestly speaking, although Princess Ankang didn't know much about the official positions in the court, this official position sounded a bit... too straightforward.

Emperor Yongyuan's answer was straightforward:
"The one who manages the money."

Princess Ankang pursed her lips and then asked:

"What is the Royal Private Treasury?"

"All the expenses of the royal family are drawn from the private treasury, and the private treasury allocates a portion from the national treasury every year."

"The renovation of the palace, the expenses of each royal family member, and all personal rewards were allocated from the royal private treasury."

"And now that you are the Royal Silver and Money Envoy, you have the right to control the Royal Treasury at will."

Emperor Yongyuan finished his patient explanation, coughed dryly, and added:
"In principle, you can even change the monthly allowance for each member of the royal family."

Princess Ankang couldn't help but raise her eyebrows with a playful look.

Back then, someone kept withholding their monthly salary in Jingyang Palace until they could barely maintain their basic life, and they even had to sneak away to other palaces to work and earn money to support the family.

Now things are going well, things are changing.

Princess Ankang can now change the monthly allowances of Jingyang Palace at will, which even Chief Shang found difficult to change, and can even change the monthly allowances of other royal family members.

"Oh, so he is such an official."

Princess Ankang narrowed her eyes and grinned, making it impossible to tell what she was really thinking.

"In principle, this is not an official position because it has no rank. It is at most a status and position."

"And with rights come corresponding responsibilities."

“You need to remember this.”

Emperor Yongyuan reminded.

Princess Ankang smiled and nodded, naturally understanding what Emperor Yongyuan meant.

Li Xuan also understood.

"Okay, so you want us to continue making money for you, right?"

Li Xuan rolled his eyes at Emperor Yongyuan and looked down on him silently.

"uh-huh."

Perhaps sensing Li Xuan's contempt, Emperor Yongyuan suddenly coughed heavily, reached out and tapped Li Xuan in Princess Ankang's arms, then waved to him again.

Princess Ankang asked in surprise, "Is Father asking Xuan to go over?"

Emperor Yongyuan said nothing, but nodded majestically.

Princess Ankang touched Li Xuan and said to him:
"Ah Xuan, go ahead."

"Remember not to offend Father."

Li Xuan immediately jumped out of Princess Ankang's arms and jumped onto Emperor Yongyuan's dragon table in confusion.

Princess Ankang reached out to stop him, but it was too late.

Princess Ankang's little face was wrinkled, as if she had been constipated for three days and three nights.

"Stinky Ah Xuan, didn't I tell you not to offend Father?"

Princess Ankang was complaining in her heart, but she could do nothing about her own little cat.

Li Xuan jumped onto the dragon table and asked in a cocky tone, "What are you doing?"

When Princess Ankang saw the two words Li Xuan gestured out, her eyes bulged and she began to show her facial expressions.

This was her first time seeing Li Xuan and Emperor Yongyuan interacting, so it was inevitably a little difficult for her to bear.

But Emperor Yongyuan didn't care and continued to ask with a stern face:
"How many times can you use the method you used this time?"

Li Xuan naturally understood what Emperor Yongyuan was asking.

Apart from the speculation of antiques, there is nothing else worthy of the current Emperor Yongyuan's attention.

"In theory, this can be repeated over and over again. We just need to change the routine."

"After all, human desires are endless."

"But I advise you not to rely too much on this method."

Li Xuan reminded meaningfully.

"Why?"

Emperor Yongyuan frowned and asked in confusion.

In his opinion, there was no reason not to use such an easy way to make money.

Not to mention, he is in urgent need of funds to maintain the war with the desert.

Of course it would be better if the funds could flow continuously.

In this way, Emperor Yongyuan will have a better chance of dealing with Prince Zheng in the future.

"Because this kind of thing doesn't create value, it's just transferring wealth."

"To put it simply, it just transfers the money of most people in the market into your hands."

"To put it bluntly, it's a form of exploitation!"

"If it's just about dealing with those wealthy families and squeezing out their assets, I have no objection."

"But if this method is used as a long-term way to make money, it will only accelerate the demise of Daxing."

Seeing that the topic between Li Xuan and Emperor Yongyuan was so serious, even concerning the life and death of Daxing, Princess Ankang lowered her head silently and dared not look again.

But at this time, Emperor Yongyuan suddenly said:
"Ankang, raise your head."

"Look carefully and listen carefully."

"This matter is closely related to you."

Princess Ankang immediately responded with awe:
"Yes, Father."

Princess Ankang raised her head again and watched the conversation between Li Xuan and Emperor Yongyuan firmly.

But at this moment, her thoughts were extremely complicated.

"What does Father mean by that?"

"Oh, right."

"Is it because I am the Royal Silver Emissary?"

Princess Ankang's heartbeat quickened involuntarily, but she concealed her sudden panic very well.

Li Xuan and Emperor Yongyuan continued their conversation.

"Ah Xuan, I will put these ill-gotten gains into the national treasury for my own use. Isn't it a good thing to benefit the people and the country?"

"Why would it accelerate the demise of the dynasty?"

If anyone else dared to say such things, Emperor Yongyuan would have been furious.

But what was in front of him was a little black cat.

And this little black cat was regarded by him and his confidants as a good omen sent from heaven.

Facing Emperor Yongyuan's questioning, Li Xuan pointed his tail at him unceremoniously and said:
"Even you, the Emperor of Daxing, are impressed by this way of making money."

"What about the others?"

"Don't underestimate the adaptability of the human race. They will quickly learn the rules of the game."

"When the time comes, as the exploitation continues, the people you are talking about will suffer."

"And it is these people who truly created value for the Daxing Dynasty."

Emperor Yongyuan opened his eyes slightly, as if thinking about something.

"The dragon robe on you, the dragon table under my feet, the food on the table, the weapons in the hands of the soldiers..."

“These are the ones that have real value.”

"And you should know clearly how much those antiques I imitated are really worth."

“The morale of a country comes from the top down.”

"The superiors should follow the example of the subordinates, and the ruler's actions should be followed by the subordinates."

Li Xuan stared at Emperor Yongyuan with burning eyes and gave him advice.

He understood very well how tempting financial transactions were.

When he first entered the industry and started making money, looking at the jumping numbers, he found that there was no more exciting game in the world.

Whenever the market was closed, Li Xuan felt as if ten thousand ants were crawling on his body. He felt extremely empty and time passed extremely slowly. He just wanted the market to reopen as soon as possible.

Later, he spent a lot of effort to cultivate his character and overcome this problem.

Therefore, Li Xuan is very clear about the addictive nature of this kind of thing.

If Emperor Yongyuan indulges in this way of making quick money, he will fall into the abyss sooner or later, and the Daxing Dynasty will be doomed.

Finance can exist as a tool, but it can never become the mainstream that everyone pursues.

Otherwise, a world dominated by finance will inevitably be a world of exploitation.

Being stared at by Li Xuan, Emperor Yongyuan had no choice but to compromise:
"Ok."

"But you have to know one thing."

"It will probably take quite a long time just to squeeze out the money from those wealthy families."

(End of this chapter)