The Empress Kneels in Her Palace to Admit Her Mistakes After Slaying Her Ways in the Female-Oriented

"The atmosphere in Yunjing is truly outrageous!"

Zhang Shi thought to himself that he was complaining, and then... his eyes lit up!

Is it because they can't afford the betrothal gifts that things are difficult?

This... is easy for him!

It's just a little over two hundred taels of silver, isn't it?

If you can figure out Lu Chaosheng's love story and win him over, what's two hundred taels of silver?!

He immediately said, "Alright, I'll give you the two hundred and eighty-eight taels of silver. Then, I'll also give you a generous wedding gift to congratulate you on your marriage. What do you think?"

Zhang Shi thought that with this series of punches, the clerk would be forced to kneel on the spot, but to his surprise, the clerk shook his head.

"General Zhang Shi, I want more than just a dowry."

"Oh, no, I didn't come for the dowry. I want to know if that shop owner really loves me?"

"Is she worth such a large dowry to marry?"

This question touched on Zhang Shi's area of ​​ignorance. However, he was determined to become someone who understood the situation and knew how to use troops, even in Yunjing. So no matter how difficult the question was, he had to grit his teeth and answer it.

After thinking for a moment, he said, "Of course it's not worth it."

"What normal woman would ask you for such a large dowry? Isn't that obviously making things difficult for you?"

Zhang Shi himself was somewhat surprised by these words.

These words actually came out of his mouth?

However, what surprised him even more was that he seemed to have found the logic behind it and could continue the conversation by saying, "You are still a clerk under Lu Chaosheng, which means you have some status and position, yet she still makes things difficult for you."

"If you ask me, that woman isn't worth it at all!"

"In that case, you should serve our Duke. I will personally ask Lady Su Jin to introduce you to a good match."

"Lady Su Jin is very experienced and has seen all kinds of demons and monsters. With her discerning eyes to help you find the right thing, you will definitely be extremely satisfied!"

After saying this, Zhang Shi's heart was already boiling. He found that the things he had always been afraid of seemed to suddenly become a natural outcome at this moment.

It just flowed out of his heart without any obstacles, filling him with a sense of accomplishment and boosting his confidence.

The clerk shook his head and said, "General Zhang Shi, my hometown is Tiemenguan. Now that Tiemenguan is in your hands, I am already the Duke's man."

"But I..."

"I've fallen for that female shop owner; it was love at first sight. I want to marry her, so... I just want to know, is she worth it?"

"Is she asking for such a high dowry from me because the dowries in Yunjing are all this high?"

"Or is she deliberately asking for so much?"

Zhang Shi's sense of accomplishment was instantly shattered, and his anger surged. He subconsciously wanted to draw the knife at his waist and place it on the clerk's shoulder.

Ask him: Why are there so many things to do?

Do you really think this general is that idle?

I asked you something, why are you babbling on and on?

However, he restrained himself when the thought came to mind.

In order for him to be able to call out "husband" like Wang Ming did in the future, he must overcome this mental hurdle today.

However, Zhang Shi didn't have a good solution for the time being, and he also needed to sort out the relationships involved.

Just as he was about to ask the clerk to wait a moment while he went to discuss it further, a voice rang out from the side.

"This is easy!"

Lu Shuang stepped forward and said slowly, "What you're asking for is nothing more than testing the woman's sincerity. These are trivial matters that can be easily accomplished."

Zhang Shi was overjoyed and looked at Lu Shuang with admiration.

The clerk was overjoyed and excitedly said, "Please teach me, Miss!"

Lu Shuang then said leisurely, "In a little while, go back directly to that female shop owner and tell her that you are willing to offer any dowry, no matter how much..."

Lu Shuang explained the plan in detail, leaving Zhang Shi, who was standing next to her, completely dumbfounded.

Holy crap, you can do that?

The clerk was also completely bewildered.

Holy crap, I didn't know you could do that!

"How is it?"

Lu Shuang asked, "Did you understand?"

"Understood!" The clerk exclaimed with delight, "Thank you for your guidance, Miss. I'll go find the shopkeeper right away and give it a try. Whether it succeeds or not, we'll see in an hour!"

"Then go ahead."

Lu Shuang made the decision for Zhang Shi.

The clerk was also in a hurry, not pausing at all, and turned to walk quickly.

This relieved Lu Shuang. If everything went smoothly, she would be able to learn about Lu Chaosheng's affairs from the clerk within an hour at most, thus fulfilling General Zhang Shi's wish.

To be honest, as someone under General Zhang Shi, she was quite dissatisfied.

Why should all the credit go to Wang Ming?

What exactly is wrong with our General Zhang Shi?

So hardworking, so dedicated!

They dare to charge ahead in everything!

Despite the harsh conditions behind the enemy lines, he never uttered a single complaint; his mind was filled with the desire to achieve great deeds!

Why is it that such a good general loses to Wang Ming in everything in Yunjing?

She must do everything in her power to help General Zhang Shi turn the tide.

Turning her head, she found Zhang Shi still in a daze.

Clearly, her constructive suggestions had somewhat challenged Zhang Shi's understanding.

He quickly said, "General Zhang Shi, don't just stand there!"

"Quickly send someone to keep an eye on the documents, lest something unexpected happens."

Zhang Shi then came to his senses and immediately said, "Oh, yes, you're right, we need to send someone to keep an eye on things..."

"No, there's no need to send anyone."

"It's right inside the Iron Gate Pass; I'll go there myself!"

Zhang Shi acted swiftly and decisively, striding out.

……

Teahouse, private room.

The clerk invited the female shop owner to sit down. Before the tea was even served, the fairly attractive shop owner couldn't wait to speak: "These past two days, I've discussed it with my family."

"My mother said that there are very few girls in the world as naturally beautiful as me. It is a blessing that you have accumulated over eight lifetimes to be able to marry you. It is a blessing that your family's ancestors' graves are emitting smoke."

"so……"

"Two hundred and eighty-eight taels of silver is too little as a betrothal gift!"

"My mother said that at the very least, we have to give 388 taels of silver."

In the past, when the female shop owner said such things, the clerk would always be extremely nervous, but this time, the clerk was unusually calm.

While leisurely gazing out the window, he casually said, "Okay."

"OK?"

Now it was the female shop owner's turn to be stunned.

So straightforward?

"Yes, okay!"

The female shopkeeper didn't know why the clerk's attitude had suddenly changed 180 degrees, but since he had agreed, she had to press her advantage and said, "In addition to the 388 taels of betrothal money, you also have to prepare a brand new house for me in Iron Gate Pass."

"No problem!"

The clerk readily agreed again.

The female shop owner was even more bewildered.

Has the miser turned into a spendthrift?

……