Chapter 230 - Chapter 230: Naturally It Will Empty Your Private Savings
Chapter 230: Naturally It Will Empty Your Private Savings
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Jiang Peihuan arranged Jiang Songbai in the third team.
At this moment, Deputy General Liu also arrived. Behind him was a line of large carts, all filled with cotton-padded jackets.
Seeing so many jackets, surprise filled Jiang Peihuan’s eyes, “So many?”
“Eldest Miss, these were sent by Young Master Liu. He said these jackets are a token of the Liu family’s goodwill and hopes that you won’t refuse.”
As he spoke, Deputy General Liu took out all the silver notes that Jiang Peihuan had given him.
Accepting the silver notes from his hands, Jiang Peihuan nodded, “Let’s start distributing these jackets.”
“Everyone, as I said before, one jacket per person, but children and the elderly are the priority.”
Given the previous incidents, there was no dispute when people lined up for the jackets this time.
The porridge was easy to distribute – one bowl per person. Although the jackets seemed plentiful, because they were bulky, more than half were quickly claimed.
“Eldest Miss, there are too many people, and there aren’t enough jackets.”
“You keep distributing. 1’11 find a way.”
Finishing her words, Jiang Peihuan looked towards the third team’s location, “Songbai, come here.”
Hearing Jiang Peihuan’s voice, Jiang Songbai quickly handed his ladle to Ping An and rushed to her side, “Eldest sister, you called?”
“I have a task for you.”
“Eldest Sister, please give me your orders.”
“Go to Cousin Liu’s house and tell him 1 want to buy jackets. But we can’t just accept them for free. Tell him that the ones he brought earlier already show his goodwill.”
“It’s difficult to buy so many jackets in such a short time. Ask Cousin Liu for help. But you must give him silver. If he doesn’t accept it, say we don’t want the jackets.”
“Don’t worry, eldest sister. 1’11 make sure it’s done.”
With a smile to Jiang Peihuan, Jiang Songbai immediately mounted his horse and left.
Although Jiang Songbai was always at the academy, he had trained in martial arts for many years, so Jiang Peihuan wasn’t worried about him being alone.
However, not long after Jiang Songbai left, Jiang Peihuan heard the sound of galloping horses.
Instinctively, she looked up.
She immediately saw Xiao Nanye on his horse, Zuiyun. Behind the man were neatly arranged soldiers. Each of them had a cart behind them, filled with food and jackets.
Seeing the man approaching, a smile appeared in Jiang Peihuan’s eyes, “Why are you here?”
“I heard from Ye Xiao that you started distributing porridge tonight. Naturally, I had to come.”
“All these items are from my imperial brother’s private treasury. Distribute them as you see fit.”
“From the Emperor’s private treasury?”
“These are his people. As the ruler of a kingdom, isn’t this what he should do?”
Seeing the many carts, Jiang Peihuan couldn’t help but smirk. She strongly suspected that Xiao Nanye had emptied Emperor Qi Ming’s private treasury.
Her guess was correct. Although a bit remained in Qi Ming Emperor’s treasury, it was almost all gone.
Wang Kun looked at the emptied storage room and hurriedly ran to the Qianqing Palace.
“Your Majesty, there’s a problem…”
“What are you shouting for?”
Emperor Qi Ming was reviewing documents. Hearing Wang Kun’s voice, he gave him a cold glance.
Taking a deep breath, Wang Kun spoke, “Your Majesty, King Cheng, he… he…”
“What did he do?”
“He has emptied your private treasury.”
“What do you mean by ’emptied’?”
“All the treasures that Prince Ha Chi had offered, along with the original items in your treasury, have all been taken by King Cheng.”
“He didn’t leave any behind?”
Emperor Qi Ming directly threw the brush in his hand onto the table and looked at Wang Kun as he spoke with anger in his eyes.
Hesitatingly, Wang Kun replied, “He did leave some, but only some damaged fabrics. Anything useful was taken.”
“Is he trying to rebel?”
“Go and tell him to get into the palace right now!”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
Seeing the enraged Emperor Qi Ming, Wang Kun hurriedly left.
At that moment, Xiao Nanye was helping Jiang Peihuan distribute items.
However, Han Feng soon rushed over. After paying his respects, Han Feng whispered, “Master, the Emperor is furious. He’s ordered you to come to the palace immediately.”
“Oh.”
Upon hearing Han Feng’s words, Xiao Nanye nodded and then continued to distribute the jackets.
Jiang Peihuan, who was nearby, looked at him and said, “Why does the Emperor want to see you?”
“Probably because 1 emptied his private treasury?”
“You? Don’t tell me that the emperor didn’t know when you moved the things?”
“Yes.”
Seeing him nod, Jiang Peihuan didn’t know what to say. Looking at him, she quickly asked, “So, how will you handle it?”
“However it needs to be handled, after all, the items have already been given away.”
Jiang Peihuan was speechless.
More than an hour later, Xiao Nanye slowly walked into the palace.
As soon as he arrived at Qianqing Hall, a teacup was thrown directly at Xiao Nanye. This time, Emperor Qi Ming was genuinely angry, aiming the cup directly at Xiao Nanye’s shoulder.
However, with a sidestep, Xiao Nanye avoided it, and the teacup fell to the ground, shattering.
Seeing this, both Emperor Qi Ming and Wang Kun were stunned.
A few seconds later, Emperor Qi Ming, filled with rage, yelled at Xiao Nanye, “You dare dodge! Tell me, where are the items from my private treasury? Return them!”
“No items to return. But if you want my life, you can have it.”
“You…”
Xiao Nanye walked up to Emperor Qi Ming, sat on a chair beside him, and finally turned to Wang Kun, “Also, do you still have that Longjing tea I drank last time? Brew some for me.”
“Your Highness, have you forgotten? All of that Longjing tea was given to you by the Emperor.”
“Do you have any other teas? Brew some for me.”
Wang Kun was truly amazed. Hearing Xiao Nanye’s words, he silently left the room.
Emperor Qi Ming was so angry he couldn’t speak, he just glared at Xiao Nanye.
Taking a teacup from Wang Kun, Xiao Nanye leisurely took a sip and then turned to Emperor Qi Ming, “Imperial brother, have you ever experienced the sensation of going through winter with only a single layer of clothing?”
“What do you mean by that?”
“The capital city is now filled with beggars.”
“What did you say?”
“I’ve exchanged everything from your private treasury for food and clothing, and they’ve all been handed to those beggars.”
Emperor Qi Ming wasn’t a fool. A fool couldn’t be an emperor.
After a moment, he understood Xiao Nanye’s intention.
After a long while, he glared at Xiao Nan Ye angrily, “If you wanted to give alms, why didn’t you use items from your own private treasury instead of emptying mine?”
“Didn’t 1 tell you my treasury is already empty?”
“Moreover, those are your people, so naturally, we have to empty your private
treasury..”