The prince is more stable

Chapter 184 Feng's Return to Secular Life
"Big……"

"What's so big?"

"people……"

"What kind of person is this!"

"Can't I call you, sir?"

"You can yell, but you can yell!"

The opening scene was followed by a fierce verbal battle.

Originally, the chief clerk of the Ministry of Revenue was a little afraid of Zhao Xiaoqian's identity, but then the Minister of the Court Cai Jing said lightly, "The marquis has said that we should follow the normal procedures."

The chief clerk pondered over it and gradually understood.

"It's the normal procedure, right? Then don't blame me for being rude. The Marquis doesn't want to be criticized, and neither do I."

So the two of them were like two boxers in the ring, and they got into a fierce confrontation from the start.

The market value of this house is about 20,000 strings of cash, which is a bit expensive.

Zhao Xiaoqian's goal was to lower the price. Fifteen thousand strings of cash was about right, and this was his psychological price.

As for what the chief clerk's psychological price was, Zhao Xiaoqian couldn't guess.

Since we are following the normal procedures, it is not convenient to use status and official titles to pressure others, as this will also become a topic of gossip.

"Look at this house, are you blind? It's shabby, old and dilapidated, with weeds growing inside and out, and the tiles on the house are broken. I bought this house purely out of selfless dedication, to reduce the burden on the national treasury and increase revenue for the court. How dare you blackmail me?" Zhao Xiaoqian said angrily.

The chief clerk refused to budge. "If the marquis despises it so much, why bother buying it? Forgive my insolence, but there are many wealthy merchants in Bianjing who have set their eyes on this mansion. I've been steadfast in my offer, refusing to budge for 20,000 strings of cash. They've said they'll come back to see it tomorrow."

"Not a single bit is missing. If the Marquis doesn't want it, there will be others who will."

The chief clerk had an arrogant attitude, but Zhao Xiaoqian was not angry at all. This was how business was done. The tone, attitude, and wording were all part of the game between the two sides, and it was a test of his acting skills.

But Chen Shou and the imperial guards behind him were furious.

Who the hell are you talking to? Even the prime minister of the dynasty doesn't dare to speak to the prince like this, are you really going to rebel against Tian Gang?
With a clang, Chen Shou drew his sword from its sheath and glared at him angrily.

The chief clerk was startled and immediately became obedient, then looked at Zhao Xiaoqian with a face full of grievance.

You said to follow the normal procedure and you can't have fun anymore, right?
Zhao Xiaoqian turned around and said, "Put it back! It's so rude to show this thing in broad daylight!"

Chen Shou put away his knife in dismay and glared at the chief clerk fiercely.

The chief clerk suddenly realized that he seemed to have acted too hard just now.

This house is neither the private property of Shangshu Cai Jing nor the private property of Zhubu. It belongs to the imperial court, so why make such a fuss about it?

Just going through the motions, building a good relationship, but was he really going to blackmail this county marquis? Would he be able to get away with it in the future?
The chief clerk, who instantly became obedient and honest, smiled and said, "I was rude just now, please forgive me, Lord. How about this, you give me a number, and I'll consider it and see if it works. If not, we can discuss it again. How do you think?"

Zhao Xiaoqian also laughed. Well, he still liked businessmen who could speak human language.

"Fifteen thousand strings of cash!" Zhao Xiaoqian said the desired price without hesitation.

"Deal!" The chief clerk agreed immediately the next second, without thinking, and was very happy.

Zhao Xiaoqian: “…………”

Broken, overbid!
"You... won't insist anymore? Just agree to it like that?" Zhao Xiaoqian felt upset.

The chief clerk smiled brightly and said, "Whatever price the county lord says, that's the price. I have no regrets about it. I will prepare the deed for you right away and send it to your residence tomorrow morning."

Zhao Xiaoqian opened his mouth, feeling more and more upset.

During the fierce argument just now, Zhao Xiaoqian remained calm and enjoyed the bargaining process.

However, the chief clerk agreed to his price so readily that Zhao Xiaoqian instantly became mentally unstable.

At this moment, he finally tasted the bitterness of life. When the seller agreed too readily, any buyer would feel that they had been cheated.

Only when the seller acts like he is losing money and expresses strongly that he will lose so much money that he will jump off the building, will the buyer feel comfortable and have a sense of accomplishment from the bottom of his heart.

Now Zhao Xiaoqian has no sense of accomplishment at all, but instead feels aggrieved that he has been cheated out of a lot of money.

Zhao Xiaoqian gritted his teeth as he watched the chief clerk happily say goodbye and leave.

Suddenly I really want to kill this chief clerk...

Midnight, Prince Chu's Mansion.

Zhao Xiaoqian woke up from a dream in the middle of the night, sat up in shock, and pounded the bed.

"No...why is he like this!"

…………

The next morning, Zhao Xiaoqian, dressed neatly, went out and got on the carriage.

At Yaohua Palace, the imperial guards on duty at the gate were old acquaintances. When they saw the carriage from Prince Chu's Mansion approaching, the imperial guards on duty turned their heads in unison. More than a hundred of them pretended not to see it and let the carriage drive straight in and swagger into the gate.

According to the rules, men are not allowed to enter Yaohua Palace.

But Zhao Xiaoqian was an exception.

At that time, Feng was bullied by a female official and Zhao Xiaoqian made a big fuss. The father and daughter of the Cao family ended up with a miserable death. Everyone in Yaohua Palace, from the female officials to the imperial guards on duty outside, was familiar with Zhao Xiaoqian's name.

So from then on, the carriage of the Prince of Chu's Mansion became a special case of the Yaohua Palace.

Other men were still not allowed to enter, but the Prince of Chu was an exception. Not only could he enter, he could also bring Chen Shou and other imperial guards in with him.

There's nothing I can do. He's too fierce and I can't afford to offend him.

In front of Feng's residence, Zhao Xiaoqian got off the carriage, and Chen Shou and others moved in a pile of food, clothing and daily necessities.

Feng stood in front of the door, looking at the handsome Zhao Xiaoqian, and was happy from the bottom of her heart. Her son grew up to be a successful person. Perhaps the proudest person in the world is his mother.

"Mother, I'm here to see you. These food and clothes are for Di Ying's aunt. You don't need them anymore. I will take you away from Yaohua Palace today." Zhao Xiaoqian said.

Feng was startled for a moment, then sighed, "The palace maid came to deliver the imperial decree yesterday. Qian'er, were you the one who pleaded for mercy in front of the emperor?"

Zhao Xiaoqian smiled and said, "Mother is originally a mortal. Since she has no heart towards the Tao, she will not be able to achieve any results through cultivation. If her heart is not sincere, she will be blamed by the Tao Lord. What do you think?"

Feng smiled bitterly and said, "I was almost done with worldly roots, yet you came to disturb my quiet cultivation."

Zhao Xiaoqian blinked and said, "My child is getting married soon. When I get married, I have to pay my respects to my parents. Do you want me to pay my respects to others?"

"I will naturally be present at my son's wedding, but there is really no need for me to return to secular life..." Mrs. Feng was very hesitant.

"I have also bought a large house for you outside of Fanglin Garden and hired a housekeeper, servants, and maids to guard the house. You will be the sole mistress of that house. Everything is ready. Please don't let me down."

Feng was quite surprised. "You... why did you spend that money? You really don't know how to manage a household. Even if I return to secular life, I can just find a mud house outside of Bianjing to live in. Why are you buying a big house? It's ridiculous."

Zhao Xiaoqian smiled and said, "The money has been spent, and the deed has been obtained. Please don't blame me. Just pack your luggage and I will take you out. From now on, you will be the old master of that house. You will command the people and everyone will obey you. You are the only one who is respected."

"By the way, remember to leave two rooms in the backyard for me. I'll stay there for a few days when I'm free. I also want to show my filial piety to my mother."

Feng was so moved that her eyes were red: "Good boy, your mother did not give birth to you in vain, you are indeed blessed."

Then Feng asked curiously, "That house must be worth a lot of money, right? You are so young, where did you get the money from?"

"Oh, there's a guy named Zhao who likes me very much. I can spend his money as I please. For something as big as buying a house, of course he's the one who pays. Otherwise, should I pay for it?"

"Who is that Zhao?" Feng asked in astonishment.

"Today is an auspicious day, suitable for travel and relocation, but not for inquiring into matters. I'll help you pack your bags and move to your new home."

(End of this chapter)