After chatting for a few more words, Yu Huiran smiled and said, "Although I consider myself to be honest, I still have some resources in my family! I can't repay the kindness of saving my life!"
"I have been a bumpy official for half my life. Now that I have been promoted to official position in Chengdu Prefecture, it will be difficult for me to meet Mr. Shen in the future.
In my hometown, I have already bought several acres of thin farmland, and from now on I will follow the example of Mr. Wuliu and cultivate it for myself! Therefore, the amount of silver I saved is of no use, so I gave it to you, which can be regarded as repaying your debt. I hope Mr. Shen can accept the kindness of saving my life!"
As he spoke, he took out a wad of banknotes from his long sleeves and handed them to Shen Tang's hand with some respect.
The smile on Shen Tang's face did not change. He took the banknote and flipped through it casually. It turned out to be more than thirty or forty thousand taels!
Gently placing the banknote on the table, Shen Tang said, "It is a sacred order for me to lead the troops to pacify Chengdu Mansion, and it has nothing to do with you! Therefore, it is a bit unfair for you to use money to repay your kindness to me!"
Yu Huiran's heart tightened, "This kid has such a big appetite?
This time, I took out a full 40,000 taels of silver! Do I still need to make up some more?"
"Crunch!"
Just when Yu Huiran was frowning and thinking, Zhuer entered the hall with tea!
Looking at Zhu'er who was pouring tea for herself, Yu Huiran's heart moved, and she smiled and said to Shen Tang, "Your Excellency, you come from Lin'an, and the people around you are really graceful! I have always cherished Jiangnan women, I don't know. Can Mr. Shen cut off his love?
I am willing to spend all my wealth and buy it with Mr. Shen for fifty thousand taels..."
"Crack!"
The teapot in Zhu'er's hand fell to the ground and shattered into pieces. She turned her head and looked at Shen Tang with fear and timidity, and large tears fell instantly from her eyes.
No wonder Zhuer was so frightened. The Song Dynasty was really not friendly towards women, especially concubines and maids!
Especially among literati, giving concubines and maids to each other can almost be said to be a good talk! For example, the great writer Su Shi and Su Dongpo at that time, many girls who admired his talent rushed to the Su Mansion to be his concubines! Even among these girls, there are many talented women and women from official families.
Su Shi naturally refused to accept anyone who came, but in the end, many of these admirers were directly given to his friends by Su Shi! Such things were countless in the Song Dynasty.
And Yu Huiran also followed the rules, not only to get closer to Shen Tang, but also to get tens of thousands of taels of silver for Shen Tang. This is definitely one of the commonly used methods of giving gifts.
Both people's eyes fell on Shen Tang's face! After a moment, Shen Tang said calmly, "Here comes someone!"
"master!"
The old housekeeper who was waiting outside the door came in!
"Is Zhou Lu here?"
The old housekeeper turned and left. After a few breaths, Zhou Lu strode in!
"grown ups!"
"Zhou Lu, you immediately lead your people to surround all the warehouses and treasury in Chengdu Mansion! No one is allowed to enter or leave without my order! If something goes wrong, you can directly report it to me!"
"I will obey my orders!"
Zhou Lu shouted loudly and then walked out of the room.
"see a visitor out!"
Shen Tang said slowly.
Shen Tang's two words immediately made Yu Huiran dumbfounded! What's going on?
You were talking so well just now with a smile on your face, why did you turn around and start a life-and-death fight?
Previously, Shen Tang had asked people from the Zhuang Ban to guard key areas, but Yu Huiran seemed to have left some room for him.
But at this time, Shen Tang issued a death order and sent out his trusted personnel. It was obvious that there was no room for maneuver regarding the treasury and granary matters.
"Dear guest, please come!"
The old housekeeper said with a smile.
Yu Huiran came back to his senses and said, "Master Shen, what does this mean?
If you are not satisfied, just say so, why lose both sides?"
Shen Tang sneered, "Your Majesty, in two days, I will personally inspect all the treasuries and granaries! If the numbers are correct, that's it. If there is any error, I will report it to Your Majesty immediately! The situation therein will be compared to Your Majesty's. I understand! While there is still time, Mr. Yu, please go back and pack your luggage as soon as possible! When the emperor’s order is given, the mountains are high and the roads are far away, so I will not send you far away!”
"However, I don't want my Chengdu mansion to be far away from Yunnan and Guizhou. It's cheaper than adults! Send guests off!"
"You... you're such a naughty brat! If you don't eat the toast, you'll have to drink it as a fine! Then I'd like to see how you can do anything to me!"
After saying that, Yu Huiran waved his hand and left with gritted teeth.
Looking at Zhu'er who was still crying, Shen Tang sighed slightly! He was unable to change the social customs and habits, but he couldn't do it if he was asked to use the women in his house in exchange for benefits!
"Zhu'er, come here!"
Zhu'er slowly walked to Shen Tang's side and heard Shen Tang say softly, "Zhu'er, if you have a good place to go! Master, I won't stop you.
However, if you don't want to, no one can take you out of the house.
Don’t say that it’s just fifty thousand taels of silver. Even if it’s five hundred thousand taels or five million taels, even if you can exchange it for me to become king and prime minister, I will never agree!”
"master!"
Zhu'er cried and fell directly into Shen Tang's arms, her tears soaking Shen Tang's clothes!
Gently stroking Zhuer's silky hair, Shen Tang sighed in his heart! In this era, women are like cheap goods. He cannot change everyone's life, but he will protect the happiness of his family at all costs! This is a beautiful era, and it is also a desperate era. However, Shen Tang does not want to follow the trend, let alone be insensitive! Do something and do something not to do! People must have something they insist on after all!
Just like tonight, Shen Tang knew very well that he had broken his original plan in anger! Originally, the reason why Shen Tang wanted Yu Huiran to miss him a little was because he wanted to figure it out slowly. After all, Yu Huiran Having been in charge of Chengdu Prefecture for several years, he must have been involved in many things.
Secondly, I wanted to find a reason for those government officials to replace them all! However, even so, Shen Tang did not regret it!
"Master! A sobbing whisper rang in Shen Tang's ears! You want Zhu'er! It's Zhu'er's honor to be with the young lady and serve the master. Zhu'er has no regrets!"
The hot breath in his mouth lingered by Shen Tang's ears, and the warm tears slid down Shen Tang's neck and onto his chest, making Shen Tang feel a little hot!
Turning his head slightly, he saw Zhu'er's tearful eyes staring at him! There was admiration, attachment, desire and fear...
Shen Tang reached out and took the little girl into his arms! As a exclamation sounded, Shen Tang stood up and kicked open the closed door of the inner room next to him with his bare feet...