"Not at all, I was saving it for myself, but since Celestial Master Zhang is gracing us with his presence today, a distinguished guest must naturally be treated with the best."
Celestial Master Zhang put on a mournful face: "Does it really have to be that expensive?"
"Are you suggesting that the Emperor’s bestowed top-grade Da Hong Pao tea isn’t worth this price?"
"No, no, no, I never said that."
"But that’s exactly what you ant."
Upon hearing this, Celestial Master Zhang imdiately wilted: "Aunt, I’ll give you the silver, okay?"
This sharp-tongued girl, Celestial Master Zhang admitted he couldn’t win against her in a verbal spar, and he was also afraid she might say sothing inappropriate, especially since it involved the Emperor, which he really didn’t want, so he had no choice but to yield obediently.
Xuexue smiled brightly: "Why didn’t you say so sooner! The Celestial Master just loves to make things complicated for people."
"Hmph!"
Celestial Master Zhang snorted coldly and turned to leave. After wandering around today, he hadn’t gained anything regarding the Thousand Year Striped Tiger, but instead lost one hundred and ten thousand taels of silver, causing his heart to ache.
Who said the Legitimate Eldest Miss Situ was a country bumpkin with no knowledge? Step forward; I guarantee you won’t leave unscathed.
At this mont, Celestial Master Zhang felt quite overwheld.
Now he saw Situtu Xue’er as a little witch. If she really possessed the Thousand Year Striped Tiger, he was no match for her. He decided he needed to go back and think carefully about how to deal with Situtu Xue’er.
With that thought, Celestial Master Zhang exited Qinger Building, got into his carriage, and hurriedly left.
He thought he had escaped everything and upon returning to the Celestial Master’s Mansion, realized Situtu Xue’er really had sent a servant over to collect the silver.
Celestial Master Zhang, whose mood had just improved a bit, beca agitated again, but the servant seed deaf, ignoring his scolds and just following him around, making it impossible to shake him off.
Left with no other choice, he had the steward hand over one hundred and ten thousand taels of silver for the servant to take back to Situtu Xue’er.
War Prince’s Mansion, study room.
After hearing the report from the Hidden Guard, Long Rui couldn’t close his mouth. His wife was truly a master at amassing wealth; living together in the future, they’d never worry about not having silver to spend.
Long Yi was dumbfounded: "Master, Madam Situ is quite bold, even daring to extort Celestial Master Zhang."
"Celestial Master Zhang is nothing. Even if she extorted the Emperor himself, with here, I’d ensure she’s safe and sound."
Long Yi sneered, muttering quietly: "Didn’t Master say not to drag Madam Situ into danger? And now, even daring to confront the Emperor?"
Though he spoke softly, Long Rui’s inner strength was profound, allowing him to hear it clearly. He turned his head and said with an eerie tone: "Do you think the toilets in the mansion haven’t been cleaned in a while? Want to give them a thorough clean?"
"No, no, no."
"Then shut your filthy mouth."
Long Yi imdiately dared not to speak up. When it ca to the Legitimate Eldest Miss Situ, the Master lost all rationality; it was better not to provoke him. Otherwise, he’d be scrubbing toilets for a month, enduring the stench — just the thought of it was nauseating, so better let it pass.
Guard Long felt stifled, while the Hidden Guard standing nearby wanted to laugh but didn’t dare, their expression contorted to the extre.
With the Prince right in front, Long Yi, though internally indignant, did not dare to utter a word.
Long Rui amused himself for a while before asking the Hidden Guard, who was trying to hold back laughter: "Where’s Xue’er now?"
"Madam Situ is back at the mansion with the silver notes," the Hidden Guard replied, recalling how Madam Situ gleefully held the silver note, looking just like the Prince. Indeed, they were a naturally matched couple.
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