Chapter 82 Boudoir Meeting
As soon as Xiao Wenqin's voice came out.
Everyone's eyes instantly turned to Xiao Wenqin.
"Fourth brother, do you have any other ideas? Humph, don't use the same crappy method as third brother... You have to think clearly. We want to collect one million taels of gold, not one hundred taels. If it is a joke to say it out loud, there is no need to say it." Xiao Wenyan said provocatively.
At this time, the prince on the side echoed, "Yes, you'd better not say anything. I heard that you went to Xie Hanzi yesterday to seek medical treatment for your illness. You didn't ask Xie Hanzi for this good advice, did you?"
All the princes couldn't help laughing and looked at Xiao Wenqin.
"Fourth Brother, are you out of your mind? Did you really go to find Xie Hanzi?" Xiao Wenyan said with an exaggerated expression.
Facing everyone's ridicule, Xiao Wenqin's expression did not change at all, he just looked calm.
And ignored them.
"Okay! Even if it was really Xie Hanzi's idea, as long as it can solve our urgent problems, it is a good idea!" Xiao Shentian said lightly.
Xiao Wenqin cupped his hands and said, "Reporting to the emperor, I have an idea. There are some princesses waiting to be married in our palaces. Moreover, I have heard that it is not just Longyang, but there are many famous families in the whole Daxia who want to marry into the royal family."
"So, I think we can hold a boudoir party! First, we can invite all the princesses who are waiting to be married to participate, and second, all the girls who are waiting to be married in the whole Daxia can participate. All the girls who want to participate need to pay 500 taels of gold to participate. And the young men who want to participate in the boudoir party need to pay 1,000 taels of gold to participate!"
As soon as Xiao Wenqin finished speaking, everyone burst into laughter.
"Fourth Prince, listen to what you said. Did you mistake those princesses for the girls in Hua Manlou?" Xiao Wenyan said to Xiao Wenqin.
The third prince said with a mocking look on his face, "Yes, Fourth Prince, the method you mentioned is really not suitable for living rooms. Have you been to many brothels?"
Xiao Wenqin glanced at the two and said, "Big Brother, Third Brother, you have dirty hearts, so naturally you see everything as dirty... The purpose of this boudoir meeting is to provide a good platform for all the girls and gentlemen who are waiting to get married to get to know each other. During this period, various activities can also be held! This boudoir meeting is actually like the garden party of Old Man Wen."
"Just as you said, this is an elegant event. However, you only charge five hundred or one thousand taels. How can we collect the one million taels? Are you planning to invite the children of noble families across the country to participate in your event?" Grand Tutor Yan expressed his objection.
Xiao Wenqin said, "No, there are only one hundred places!"
Wu Guozhang smiled and said, "Fourth Prince, this method was not given to you by Xie Hanzi. Have you calculated it? Fifty girls, 500 taels for you, that is 25,000 taels. Fifty young men, that is 50,000 taels, the total is only 75,000 taels, which is still a far cry from one million taels."
Xiao Wenqin smiled and said to Wu Guozhang, "Wu Guozhang is indeed the Minister of Revenue. He is very proficient in arithmetic."
As he spoke, Xiao Wenqin handed over the plan for the boudoir party that Xie Xunfeng had given him before he went to the palace.
"Father, I have planned everything! If Your Majesty can adopt my method, I dare to issue a military order!" Xiao Wenqin said as he handed over a memorial.
Eunuch Chang took it and gave it to the emperor.
The emperor's expression became more and more interesting the more he looked at it, and he couldn't help but laugh out loud.
I thought to myself that this fool has so many clever ideas!
"Good! Interesting! I will hand this boudoir party over to you and you will host it! Of course, if you can't raise one million taels! You also said that if you dare to issue a military order, I will impose military law on you!" The emperor said with a gloomy face.
"Father, this method doesn't seem reliable at first glance... Please think twice..." Xiao Wenyan said with his hands clasped.
Upon seeing this, the Third Prince glanced at Grand Tutor Yan.
However, Master Yan's eyes were cold and he shook his head slightly.
The third prince then gave up.
"Yes, Your Majesty, the disaster situation is as serious as fire and water, and we must not joke about it. The Fourth Prince's method sounds really unreliable... It is impossible for a boudoir to raise one million taels." Wu Guozhang said.
Xiao Shentian said to Wu Guozhang, "Minister Wu, you also know that the disaster situation is as serious as fire and water. Since the Fourth Prince is willing to make a military order for the one million taels, then your Ministry of Revenue should allocate the funds first."
Wu Guozhang's face froze slightly, and he said to Xiao Shentian, "Your Majesty... these are military expenses... If the Fourth Prince fails to raise the money, I'm afraid it will cause a mutiny!"
"Since he dares to issue a military order, I dare to trust him... If he fails, I will kill him myself." Xiao Shentian said sternly.
Only then did Wu Guozhang stop talking .
Xiao Wenyan quickly said, "Old Four, then tell me, when will your boudoir party be held? Don't let it be delayed for a year or two..."
"Seven days later!" Xiao Wenqin said with certainty.
"Okay! Then we'll wait for good news from you, Old Four!" Xiao Wenyan said indifferently.
Not to mention Xiao Wenyan, no one at the scene would believe it.
What ability does Xiao Wenqin have to raise so much money through a boudoir?
"Okay, now that this matter has been resolved, let's adjourn the court!" Xiao Shentian waved his hand, then stood up and left.
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At this time in the Wu Mansion.
Xiao Wenyan gnashed his teeth and said, "I didn't expect that I would be intercepted by that guy Lao Si..."
"Wen Yan. It doesn't matter! He is just showing off his courage for a moment! As long as we spread the word, I'm afraid no one will participate. Then, we can just wait for Xiao Wenqin to shoot himself in the foot..." Wu Guozhang said with a smile on his face.
"Father-in-law Wu is right. What a great thing he is thinking! The most authoritative sons of noble families in the whole Daxia are among us, the thirteen giants! As long as we give the order, no one will go. Then some ugly people will go and we will see how they end up! We don't need to worry! Moreover, although we were not selected this time, we have gained something!" Yuan Yuan said with a faint smile.
After hearing Yuan Yuan's words, the two were a little confused.
"The Third Prince, that fool, was used as a knife by Grand Tutor Yan. What he said in the palace will surely reach the ears of those princes. How can he be okay after offending those princes in Daxia?" Yuan Yuan said.
After the two heard this, Xiao Wenyan immediately smiled and said, "Mr. Yuan is right! In fact, in the entire court, only the third brother is capable of competing with me for the throne... Now, it seems that he can be ruled out!"
Wu Guozhang was still a little worried and said to Yuan Yuan, "Mr. Yuan, I hope you can ask the princes of other families not to attend the boudoir party!"
Yuan Yuan smiled and said, "Leave this little thing to me."
