I, the villainous eldest prince, will suppress everything!

A few days later, a matchmaking event was actually held in the Crown Prince's residence, with the venue being the lakeside in front of the library.

The year-end has passed and the weather is gradually warming up. Although the branches have not yet sprouted and the tender grass has not yet grown, the lake water has thawed and the fish in the lake are swimming around, which is quite lively.

The women at the matchmaking event were disciples of the Jade Maiden Sect, while the men were twelve sword geniuses brought by Pei Qingluan from Jiangnan, as well as young people from the Crown Prince's residence.

Upon hearing that the woman was a disciple of the Jade Maiden Sect, the young men of the Crown Prince's residence seemed to awaken their wolfish spirits, eagerly signing up, resulting in the current situation where there are too many wolves and not enough meat.

On the lakeshore, each disciple of the Jade Maiden Sect was surrounded by several men pursuing her. Which one the Jade Maiden Sect disciple chose depended on her own abilities.

Inside the library's outward-facing windows, Qin Li and his women sat drinking tea and watching the matchmaking event.

"You promised me you wouldn't force them."

Bai Zhenzhen held the teacup in both hands and said nervously.

She always felt that the men by the lake wanted to devour her disciples whole.

Qin Li said with a smile, "Of course, the choice is in their hands. They can choose to follow whomever they want in the end. No one else can force them; otherwise, they will be expelled from the Crown Prince's residence immediately."

Hearing this, Bai Zhenzhen finally felt relieved.

She was happier than anyone else that her disciples had found good homes.

At least I won't be coveted by others anymore, and I won't have to live a life of hiding and running away.

"Sister Qingluan, your guards don't seem very enthusiastic. This won't do; you won't win their hearts."

"Look at Zhou Biao and the others, they're all dressed up like flowers, and the disciples of the Jade Maiden Sect are laughing more happily than anyone else."

Xiao Xue'er teased deliberately.

Pei Qingluan drank a cup of tea and sighed, "Who can compare to Zhou Biao and his group? They don't even know who their masters are. They just copy them. Their methods of making girls happy are like those green recruits from the Sword Sect."

These words were deliberately directed at Qin Li, and the other women couldn't help but cover their mouths and laugh when they heard them.

Qin Li didn't feel embarrassed at all. To paraphrase Zhou Biao, "The capable should do more." He had the ability to marry so many women, so it was his fault.

As the group was talking, the sound of footsteps came from behind them.

All the women turned to look at the sound, and Pei Qingluan said, "Qianqian, you're late. You have to punish yourself with three cups of wine."

The last person to arrive was none other than Song Qian. She doesn't usually live in the Crown Prince's residence because there are many things outside that require her to handle, and she only comes to the Crown Prince's residence when she has free time.

Song Qian bowed slightly to Pei Qingluan, the principal wife, then sat down and poured herself three cups of tea: "Three cups it is, I'm thirsty too."

After drinking three cups of tea, Qin Li asked, "What's going on today? It's the New Year, how come there are still so many things to deal with?"

Qin Li felt that Song Qian was even busier than he, the crown prince.

Song Qian had no way to express her suffering, and Qin Li was just talking without understanding the situation.

Before the New Year, Qin Li announced that he would not see anyone during this period, but Song Qian could not. The Song family's business was very large, and she was the main person in charge of making decisions. There were too many things for her to handle every day.

"What else could it be? It's about Jin Guang Temple. His Highness ordered meat to be cooked at the entrance of Jin Guang Temple during the New Year, which angered the monks. Yesterday, they used some connections, and the officials of the Ministry of Revenue started making things difficult for us. We can't even get some of the approvals."

Qin Li remained silent, but Pei Qingluan said, "Have those officials in the Ministry of Revenue lost their heads? Aren't they just handing you leverage over them?"

"Qin Li, is this also one of your methods?"

Qin Li smiled without saying a word, which was taken as tacit agreement.

The Ministry of Revenue was in charge of the nation's finances, but it was never used by Emperor Qin Li and was instead controlled by the Zhao brothers, who were trusted confidants of Emperor Xuan.

Now that's great, they've handed over their leverage. If Qin Li doesn't seize this opportunity to make a big deal out of it, he'll be doing them a disservice.

After thinking for a moment, Qin Li said, "No need to rush, I will have Prime Minister Xiao handle this matter."

"Since they no longer want the Ministry of Revenue, I have no choice but to accept it reluctantly."

After saying that, Qin Li asked again, "How is Cao Quan?"

Song Qian replied, "Very good. This person is a rare talent. He is quick-witted and shrewd, and there is not a single fault with him. It would be a waste of his talent to place him in the position of head manager. I think he should be assigned to the Ministry of Revenue."

"That won't do," Pei Qingluan said. "I heard that this year's imperial examination was fair and just. If you want to become an official, you can't rely on connections. You have to pass with high marks. No matter how capable Cao Quan is, he can't become an official if he doesn't pass with high marks."

Qin Li said, "Then let him take the exam. Whether he can become an official in the Ministry of Revenue depends entirely on his own ability."

No sooner had he finished speaking than someone came to report that the Seventh Prince, Qin Feng, had arrived.

Qin Li couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, and then he burst into laughter.

It's like the sun has risen in the west that my little brother would actually come to see me.

"Send it quickly!"

Qin Li said, "Go and do your own things. Don't disturb me and Qin Feng's continued brotherhood."

Upon hearing this, the women all stood up, bowed to Qin Li, and left together.

Before long, Qin Feng arrived in front of Qin Li:

"Your subject greets your elder brother."

Qin Li waved his hand, gesturing for Qin Feng to sit down opposite him, indicating that there was no need for further formalities.

After Qin Feng sat down, his eyes kept looking around the room. Any secret manual in the library would be highly sought after outside.

Having not seen Qin Feng for a long time, Qin Li noticed that he had become more mature, with a more resolute look between his brows.

It seems that his idleness in the capital during this period did not diminish his will, but instead made him more determined.

Soon, Qin Feng was drawn to the scene on the lakeshore outside the window. He had seen it when he arrived and couldn't help but ask:

"Big brother, what are they doing? It looks quite lively."

Qin Li did not hide anything and told the truth:

"During this trip to Jiangnan, your elder brother saved the Jade Maiden Sect, so I brought them all back. They all have the Xuan Yin Body, which is very beneficial for cultivation. I'll have the young men in the manor paired with them. It's good to keep the good stuff in the family."

Qin Li spoke casually, but Qin Feng heard it clearly.

Qin Feng just wanted to curse. What kind of Versailles speech was this?

The people in Qin Li's mansion are already powerful enough; it would be even more troublesome to have them combine with the Jade Maiden Sect.

The number of high-ranking martial artists in the Crown Prince's residence is probably countless; they're practically an overabundance.

Damn it, I'm so envious and jealous!

Qin Li actually had such a great opportunity in Jiangnan; I'm so envious of him!

"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore."

Qin Li changed the subject, asking, "Seventh brother, guess who your eldest brother met in Jiangnan?"

Qin Feng was drinking tea. "Who did you run into?"

"Su Chen!"

puff--

Qin Feng spat out all his tea, but luckily Qin Li was prepared and raised his sleeve to block it...