OBS Chapter 340 How can this be enough?
Chapter 340 How can this be enough?
"Chu Ning invites all the noble families to gather at the Prince Chu's Mansion to discuss matters tomorrow?"
Late at night, in the imperial palace, at Yingwu Hall.
Two rows of candles lit up the entire hall as bright as day, and the flickering candlelight reflected the emperor's surprised face.
I thought Chu Ning would come up with a good way to recover the misappropriated money, but I didn't expect that this guy would still negotiate with the wealthy families.
But this is also good. If the negotiation is successful and some of the silver can be recovered, it will be enough for me to build my mausoleum.
"It seems that Chu Ning still doesn't dare to offend all the wealthy families!"
The emperor chuckled and shook his head: "Forget it, we will recover as much as we can. I don't want this to cause a big uproar in the city."
Cleansing the Ministry of Revenue had already accomplished the goal, and recovering the silver was just a pleasant surprise.
No matter how much can be recovered, it will definitely be enough to build the mausoleum.
But the shadow guard who lowered his head said sternly, "Your Majesty, the aristocratic family doesn't seem to want to return the silver. Their people have already started to move around in the city. Tomorrow's meeting will probably produce no results."
The emperor raised his eyebrows: "Really? Then you don't know Chu Ning. Since he dares to invite everyone to discuss matters, he must be sure of something."
The emperor chuckled, put his hands behind his back, and said calmly: "I am looking forward to tomorrow's results."
The shadow guard didn't dare to speak and disturb the emperor's interest, so he had to bow and leave.
At this time, the prince from the East Palace was sneering.
"Master He, how do you think the aristocratic family will deal with Chu Ning tomorrow?"
The prince held the wine glass with a half-smile on his face.
He Peng, the Minister of Industry who came to report, laughed awkwardly: "Your Majesty, the aristocratic families will definitely not hand over the silver, and considering the character of His Royal Highness the King of Chu, he will definitely use tough measures.
By then, the relationship between the two sides will be like fire and water. Once the situation gets out of hand, Your Majesty will eventually hand over His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu to appease the anger of the aristocratic families.
Compared to a prince, your majesty values the power of the family more."
The prince laughed out loud upon hearing this, a smile of satisfaction appearing on his face.
Chu Ning, ah Chu Ning, you are smart all your life, but you are confused for a moment.
How can you possibly defeat so many wealthy and powerful families?
Your Majesty wants the money only to build the mausoleum. Once the aristocratic families meet your Majesty's requirements, you, Chu Ning, will be nothing more than a scapegoat to appease their anger.
However, this kid has made many military achievements recently, and he must be thinking of himself as a hero of the Great Chu and is feeling complacent.
People, just can't get carried away by success!
I'll be waiting to see the show tomorrow!
The prince became more and more excited the more he thought about it, and a hint of amusement appeared on his lips: "Eighteenth brother is probably in trouble this time, Lord He, come and have a few drinks with me."
He Peng smiled awkwardly and took the initiative to pour wine for the prince.
The two men were certain that tomorrow's meeting at the Prince of Chu's Palace would produce no results and both sides would part ways unhappily.
Once Chu Ning makes the matter of taking back the money public, the wealthy families will definitely take action.
By then, they can sit on the mountain and watch the fight between tigers!
The emperor and the prince were very excited.
The former felt that the money was available and the construction of the world's first mausoleum was just around the corner.
The latter believed that Chu Ning could not defeat the aristocratic families, and this time he would definitely be used as a scapegoat by the emperor to appease the anger of the aristocratic families.
The night passed peacefully and time quickly came to the early morning of the next day.
The sky in May brightens earlier than usual. After a night of lovemaking, Chu Ning stretched lazily, enjoying Shen Wanying's service while playing with Shen Wanying's graceful figure with his right hand.
Shen Wanying blushed and couldn't help but reach out to slap the mischievous hand away, and said coquettishly: "Several times last night was not enough?"
Chu Ning laughed, held her slender waist, and said with a smile: "This kind of thing is not enough."
Shen Wanying shook her head and glanced at his chest with some concern: "Your injuries haven't fully recovered yet, so don't have sex too often."
If it wasn't for the fact that a short separation is better than a new marriage, and if Chu Ning hadn't been pestering her for it last night, she wouldn't have wanted to give it to him last night.
Chu Ning knew that she was worried about him, so he raised his hands in surrender: "Okay, okay, I will do whatever you say."
Shen Wanying was amused by his funny appearance, and chuckled as she tidied his clothes: "Alright, stop it, the people from the aristocratic family will be coming over soon, you should go wash up first."
Chu Ning nodded slightly, picked up the veil beside him, and put it on Shen Wanying himself: "You were tired last night, so have a good rest today. Leave the things outside to me!"
After saying that, Chu Ning walked away.
Shen Wanying tightened her clothes and looked at Chu Ning's departing back with a smile on her face.
Although Chu Ning always appears cynical to others, he always remains sincere to himself.
However, people from wealthy families are not easy to get along with, and I don’t know whether today’s meeting can produce any result.
Thinking of this, the smile on Shen Wanying's face disappeared and a hint of worry appeared.
Soon, Chu Ning finished washing up, had breakfast, and then practiced martial arts in the yard.
During the time he was being assassinated, his martial arts skills declined significantly, and this assassination made him realize that his martial arts skills were too poor and must be improved.
Even if you don't have to go into battle to kill the enemy, you must have the ability to protect yourself.
Half an hour later, Ran Ming came to report: "Your Highness, the people from the noble family are here!"
Chu Ning grinned: "Finally you are here, come on, accompany me to meet them!"
Chu Ning picked up the silk handkerchief and wiped his face roughly, then walked towards the living room with a big laugh.
"His Royal Highness the King of Chu has arrived!" Following Ran Ming's loud shout, the people waiting in the living room stood up and saluted.
"See His Royal Highness the King of Chu!"
"No need to be polite!"
Chu Ning smiled and gestured to everyone: "I am very grateful to you for giving me face and coming here to discuss this matter."
Huangfu Gao, the head of the noble family, said in a deep voice: "His Royal Highness the King of Chu personally invited us, so we dare not refuse to come. Otherwise, the official from the Ministry of Revenue who was killed may very likely end up like us."
Although his tone was calm, there was a hint of displeasure in his words.
Chu Ning glanced at Huangfu Gao and pretended to be surprised: "Didn't the old Patriarch Huangfu faint yesterday? How come he woke up today? Are you okay?"
Huangfu Gao's wrinkled face trembled and he was extremely angry.
Deliberately bringing up what happened yesterday is clearly an attempt to embarrass himself!
However, now is not the time to fight with Chu Ning!
Taking a deep breath, Huangfu Gao suppressed his anger and said in a cold voice, "Thanks to Your Highness, I am fine. I wonder why Your Highness invited us here today?"
He didn't want to dwell on the fact that he fainted from anger yesterday, so he could only change the subject.
Chu Ning grinned and said slowly: "In fact, I have no other reason to ask you to come here today, but to ask you to hand over the money that Chen Guowei embezzled.
This matter has been confirmed by officials from the Ministry of Revenue, and the specific amount of silver has also been counted. As long as you hand over the illegally obtained silver, your father will let bygones be bygones!
If not, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
After hearing the last sentence, Chu Ning's expression changed, and a hint of murderous intent appeared on his face!
For a moment, the scene was silent. No one expected Chu Ning to ask for money so directly.