After pondering for a moment, the Third Prince took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and moved his slender and delicate fingers quickly across the beads in his palm, as if trying to calm his inner restlessness.

After a long time, the Third Prince slowly opened his eyes. The murderous intent in his eyes had disappeared without a trace, replaced by the gentleness and kindness of the past. He smiled gently and said:

"Master, you are too kind. Although Siming Tower failed to achieve its goal this time, it has made great contributions. This silver tael should be presented to you."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Third Prince gave an order to the servant beside him. The servant immediately obeyed the order and hurried to get the banknotes.

However, two hundred thousand taels...

This is undoubtedly a huge expense for the entire Third Prince's Mansion.

The accountant came tremblingly with a silver note of 150,000 taels in his hand and reported in a trembling voice:

"Your Highness, there are only 150,000 silver taels left in the palace..."

The Third Prince frowned slightly when he heard this, and glanced at the accountant. He couldn't help feeling a little ashamed, and asked doubtfully:

"How could this be?"

The accountant was so frightened that his whole body was shaking, and he didn't know how to answer for a moment. Fortunately, the Third Prince's wife reminded him in time, and the Third Prince seemed to remember something.

Not long ago, in order to ensure that Zheng Dinglian died on the battlefield, he spent a lot of money to travel around.

Not only did he purchase a large number of inferior weapons, but he also spent countless money to lure out Bei Zhai's forces!

In this way...

The Third Prince was very depressed, but he still took a deep breath, turned to Xinyi Shewu, and said politely:

"Master, I only have 150,000 taels of silver in my hand right now. Can I have the rest of the silver next time..."

Before the Third Prince could finish, Xinyi Shewu widened her eyes and interrupted him in an exaggerated tone:

"Please understand, Third Prince, our Siming Tower is not a bank and we do not accept credit."

“You…” The third prince heard Xin Yishewu’s sarcasm and a surge of anger surged in his heart, almost blurting out something.

However, Lu Yao, who was beside Xinyi Shewu, walked to the side of the Third Prince in a charming and graceful manner.

She gently raised her white fingers, lifted the Third Prince's chin frivolously, and said in a charming voice:

"Oh, why should the Third Prince be so angry? I can't bear to see a man as heroic as you being wronged."

The third prince glanced at Lu Yao unhappily and remained silent.

Lu Yao didn't care at all. She gently pressed her pretty fingers on the Third Prince's chest, circling them slowly, and her voice was a little coquettish:

"It's only 50,000 taels. I still have some private money. If the Third Prince is willing to accompany me for one night, I will advance the money for you. How do you think?"

"presumptuous!"

Lu Yao's words made the Third Prince unable to suppress his anger any longer. He pushed Lu Yao away and scolded him loudly.

As a prince, Lu Yao's words undoubtedly regarded him as an object that could be traded for money, which made him feel extremely humiliated!

The Luyao who was pushed away leaned weakly on Xinyi Shewu's body, her voice complaining:

"Oh, why is the Third Prince so angry? Master, look, I am in so much pain from being pushed."

Green Cat seemed to have no bones. It leaned in Xinyi Shewu's arms and complained to its master pitifully.

Xinyi Shewu smiled softly, stretched out her hand and pinched Luyao's cheek, then turned to the Third Prince and said:

"Your Highness, why are you like this? My beauty is willing to pay for you, but you are so unromantic."

"You are unable to pay this silver, and you are unwilling to sell your beauty. Sigh, Your Highness the Third Prince, you have really put me in a dilemma."

Before Xinyi Shewu finished speaking, the people from Siming Tower behind him suddenly drew out their blades. The cold light was like biting frost and snow in winter, causing severe pain in the Third Prince's eyes.

The Third Prince took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "It's not that I don't want to pay the two hundred thousand taels, I just hope you can give me a few days! Why are you so urgent?"

Xinyi Shewu saw that the Third Prince was furious, but didn't care at all. She smiled and retorted:

"Alas, Third Prince, what you said is wrong. We just want to get back the reward we deserve. How can you say it is forced? Third Prince, please don't be too forceful."

The third prince glanced at the assassins holding weapons behind Xinyi Shewu, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly.

Who is bullying others by taking advantage of their power?

Xinyi Shewu seemed to think deeply about it, and suddenly said:

"Well, since the Third Prince is still short of 50,000 taels, it doesn't matter. I see that there are many antiques and treasures in the Third Prince's mansion. I will make some concessions and use them to pay off the debt."

"you……"

"That's settled then, what are you guys still standing there for? Go move the stuff!"

Xinyi Shewu saw that the Third Prince was furious, but pretended not to see it and directly ordered the men behind him to take action.

Instantly, all the assassins from Siming Tower roared in unison and rushed into the Third Prince's mansion like hungry tigers pouncing on their prey, rummaging through the drawers and searching for valuables.

Whether it was precious vases from the previous dynasty, famous paintings and calligraphy, or rare treasures, they were all looted.

The third prince wanted to get angry, but he found that the guards in the palace had been drugged and were unable to resist!

He watched helplessly as Xinyi Shewu's men looted the Third Prince's mansion!

Even the priceless koi was picked up by Jiahong with a fork, and he planned to take it back home to barbecue.

After a while, the people from Siming Tower returned to Xinyi Shewu with their valuables on their backs.

Seeing this, Xinyi Shewu stepped forward with a smile, took out the 150,000 taels of silver note from the accountant, bowed slightly to the Third Prince, and said:

"The Third Prince is indeed very magnanimous. I look forward to meeting His Highness again next time. Farewell."

After Xinyi Shewu and the others left, angry roars broke out in the Third Prince's mansion!

At this moment, the Third Prince's Mansion seemed to have been attacked by locusts. It was in a mess and devastated.

The Third Prince's wife sighed and wanted to say a few words of comfort, but she found that the Third Prince was so angry that his face turned blue, he spat out a mouthful of blood, and fainted to the ground.

"Your Highness! Your Highness! Quick, go get the doctor!"

In the streets and alleys of the capital, the news that the third prince was seriously ill spread like a swift whirlwind to every corner overnight.

Everyone thought that this was just the aftermath of the Third Prince's affair with the Ninth Prince's concubine, for which he was whipped by the Emperor, and no one had investigated other possibilities.

However, the fact that the Third Prince was ill in bed and unable to attend the court meeting did not attract much attention from the court officials. Their attention was now firmly attracted by another major event - Prince Duan had returned!

Logically speaking, Prince Duan won a great victory in this battle, pushing the Beizhai enemy back hundreds of miles, making them dare not invade the border again. This is a great honor for the country.

If Prince Duan returned to the capital, it would be a natural thing for the emperor to personally lead all the civil and military officials to welcome him on the city wall.

However, to everyone's surprise, although Prince Duan has returned, he is on the verge of life and death!

What is more urgent is that Doctor Du, the only one who can save Prince Duan's life, is temporarily unable to return because he is going to Prince Rui's Palace!

Everyone couldn't help but feel the strange smell in the air.

At this time, the emperor had not yet made any statement, and they were not in a position to say much for fear of bringing trouble upon themselves.

Everyone was waiting, watching, and paying attention to the emperor's attitude.

Before the emperor spoke, everyone kept silent for fear of violating taboos.

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