Chapter 487 Royal Silver and Money Envoy

Most people just feel helpless about such a result.

Others are almost used to Princess Ankang's victory.

No matter how weird Princess Ankang wins the game, they probably won't be too surprised.

But with Princess Ankang getting another point this month, other possibilities are completely cut off.

The eldest prince's dream of finally getting the qualification for the Spring Festival visit with the same points is also shattered.

Princess Ankang got another point and now has seven points, while the second-placed eldest prince only has three points, and the gap has widened to four points, but now there are only two months of competition left, which makes the eldest prince completely hopeless.

The current specific points are as follows:

Princess Ankang, seven points.

The eldest prince, three points.

The fourth prince, one point.

The sixth princess, one point.

The eighth prince, one point.

Others have no points for the time being.

In this case, the Spring Festival visit next year is destined to be Princess Ankang's only place.

The annual points competition of the Imperial Garden has also ended in advance.

The next two months of competitions are still attractive. In addition to the monthly competition rewards, the only thing is to show your presence.

Although everyone knows that it is not easy to win the annual points competition, no one expected that the person who laughs last would be Princess Ankang.

At the beginning, no one took Princess Ankang seriously, but now she has become an existence that no one can ignore.

Even the most stupid princes and princesses can deeply feel the favor of Emperor Yongyuan for Princess Ankang at this time.

If this goes on, will they still have a good harvest?

Many princes and princesses feel an urgent sense of crisis at this time.

Even when facing Princess Yanzhao, who has a talent for martial arts, they have never felt this way.

It’s just that these people have done some bad things in the past, bullied Princess Ankang openly or secretly, or never given her a good face, so now they can’t help but feel guilty.

“Huh? What prize does Emperor Yongyuan plan to give, and he is so mysterious?”

Hearing that the prize will not be issued until tomorrow, Li Xuan complained in his heart.

He even suspected that Emperor Yongyuan had not prepared the prizes at all and was deliberately delaying the time.

After all, Emperor Yongyuan's national treasury was empty, and his private treasury was severely plundered by his own little bastards.

Although he had the 500,000 taels they submitted to make up for the loss, his wallet was probably not so rich now, after all, there was still a hole in the national treasury to fill.

As for the hype income of the Jinpeng Dynasty, Emperor Yongyuan had just started to enter the game, and it would take some time to complete the harvest.

After thinking about it, Li Xuan really felt that Emperor Yongyuan could not come up with any good rewards.

After the results of the competition were announced, Zhao Feng left in a hurry.

The other princes and princesses also dispersed.

Princess Ankang was actually looking forward to tomorrow's prize, and she took a carriage all the way back to Jingyang Palace.

A golden nest or a silver nest is not as good as your own doghouse.

Of course, it is difficult to call Jingyang Palace a doghouse now, but a golden nest or a silver nest itself.

During their absence, the Ministry of Internal Affairs sent people to clean up the place, which was spotless and saved the three little ones a lot of trouble.

"Oh, it's still the most comfortable at home."

As soon as she stepped into Jingyang Palace, Princess Ankang stretched comfortably.

After Xu Lang parked the carriage and drove the horses back to the stable to rest, he said goodbye and left, preparing to return to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to report.

Only the three little ones and a group of animals were left in Jingyang Palace.

Princess Ankang and Yu'er went to check on the situation of Jinzhu and Dabai, and found that they were well taken care of, so they were relieved.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs' service to Jingyang Palace was still very complete. When the three little ones were not at home, Jingyang Palace would also be run well, so that the pets in Jingyang Palace would not starve to death.

After being busy outside the palace for twenty days, the three little ones finally came home and naturally wanted to have a good sleep.

"Ah Xuan, come and sleep with me!"

Before going to bed, Princess Ankang lifted a corner of the quilt and slapped the bed board and shouted loudly.

The next moment, a black shadow shot into the quilt like lightning, and lay down obediently beside him, blinking her big eyes with anticipation, waiting for favor.

Princess Ankang nodded with satisfaction, and then covered the quilt and prepared to sleep.

"Ah Xuan, let me tell you a bedtime story before you go to bed."

The expectation in Li Xuan's eyes was immediately extinguished, and it was as dead silent as a deep pool, and the face of a kitten was as stinky as it could be.

He wanted to break free and escape, but found that he was tightly wrapped in the quilt by Princess Ankang, unable to move, and only a pair of big eyes showed despair.

"Hehehe~"

Princess Ankang smiled evilly and leaned close to Li Xuan's ear, and began to whisper like a devil:

"A long, long time ago..."

"Meow!!!"

Li Xuan shouted desperately, but even if he shouted his throat, no one would come to save him.

In a room not far away, Yu'er calmly found two balls of cotton from under the pillow to plug her ears, and continued to sleep peacefully.

…

Nothing happened that night…

Well, that’s not right.

There was only one bedtime story that night.

The next morning.

The three little ones went to Ganlu Palace to meet Emperor Yongyuan.

After waiting for the announcement at the door, Princess Ankang carried Li Xuan into the palace to meet him, while Yu’er stayed outside.

“Your son Ankang, I pay my respects to you, father.”

Princess Ankang held Li Xuan and saluted Emperor Yongyuan.

"Get up, Ankang."

Emperor Yongyuan raised his hand majestically towards Princess Ankang.

Li Xuan found that compared to Emperor Yongyuan who was usually in Ganlu Hall, he was obviously dressed more formally today.

In the past, he just wore a dragon robe casually, but today he was dressed upright, as if he was going to court.

"This guy just came back from the morning?"

Li Xuan felt a little confused.

But when he chased Emperor Yongyuan back to Ganlu Palace before he returned from the dynasty, he clearly remembered that the first thing this guy did when he came back was to change his clothes.

After all, it must be uncomfortable to dress like this.

When Li Xuan looked at Emperor Yongyuan strangely, Princess Ankang had slowly stood up.

"Thank you, Father."

Princess Ankang looked up at Emperor Yongyuan, and then quickly lowered her head.

To be honest, Princess Ankang did not long for father's love deep in her heart.

But when she met Emperor Yongyuan these few times, Princess Ankang couldn't make too many waves in her heart for some reason.

In her eyes, Emperor Yongyuan was more of an "emperor" than an "emperor father".

And at least until now, Princess Ankang still couldn't see anything about Emperor Yongyuan that deserved her mother-in-law's deep love.

All in all, Princess Ankang still looks down upon her father at this stage.

"Ankang, you performed very well in this competition."

"If you want any reward, just ask."

Emperor Yongyuan's majestic voice sounded.

Princess Ankang's small brows furrowed slightly, and then she replied:

"My son has nothing to ask for."

Princess Ankang told the truth. She really had nothing to gain from Emperor Yongyuan.

"All right."

Emperor Yongyuan nodded and continued:

"Then let's follow the reward I've set."

After saying that, Emperor Yongyuan's tone became solemn.

"Princess Ankang obeys the order."

Hearing this, Princess Ankang immediately bowed respectfully.

"Princess Ankang is specially appointed as the royal money envoy and is in charge of the royal private treasury. From then on, she can make arrangements at will without being supervised by anyone."

"Including me."

Emperor Yongyuan did not forget to add the last sentence.

Princess Ankang was a little confused after hearing this, but she still subconsciously thanked her.

After Princess Ankang stood up straight, she asked Emperor Yongyuan in a somewhat confused manner:

"Father, what kind of official is the Royal Coin Envoy?"

To be honest, although Princess Ankang didn't know much about official positions in the court, her official position sounded a bit... too straightforward.

And Emperor Yongyuan’s answer is also very straightforward:

"The one who manages the money."

Princess Ankang pursed her lips and then asked:

"What is the royal treasury?"

"All royal expenses are paid from the private treasury, and the private treasury allocates a portion from the national treasury every year."

"The repairs of the palace, the expenses for each royal member, and personal rewards are all allocated from the royal private treasury."

"And now, as the royal money envoy, you have the right to control the royal private treasury at will."

After Emperor Yongyuan patiently explained, he coughed dryly and added:

"In principle, you could even change the monthly schedule for each royal."

Princess Ankang couldn't help but raise her eyebrows with a playful expression.

Thinking back to the beginning, people kept deducting their monthly salary from Jingyang Palace, until they were unable to maintain their basic life, and Yu'er even had to sneak to other palaces to work to earn money to support the family.

Now things are going well, things are changing.

Princess Ankang can now change the monthly schedule of Jingyang Palace that even Manager Shang has difficulty changing. She can even change the monthly schedule of other royal family members as well.

"Oh, it turns out he is such an official."

Princess Ankang squinted her eyes and grinned, making it difficult to see her true thoughts.

"In principle, this is not an official position because it has no rank. It is at most an identity and position."

"And when you have rights, you also have corresponding responsibilities."

"You need to remember this."

Emperor Yongyuan reminded.

Princess Ankang smiled and nodded, naturally understanding what Emperor Yongyuan meant.

Li Xuan also understood.

"Well, by co-writing, you want us to continue making money for you, right?"

Li Xuan rolled his eyes at Emperor Yongyuan and silently despised him.

"uh-huh."

Perhaps feeling Li Xuan's contempt, Emperor Yongyuan suddenly coughed heavily, reached out and touched Li Xuan in Princess Ankang's arms, and then waved to him.

Princess Ankang asked in surprise: "Is Father letting Ah Xuan pass?"

Emperor Yongyuan said nothing and nodded majestically.

Princess Ankang touched Li Xuan and said to him:

"Axuan, go ahead."

"Remember not to bump into Father."

Li Xuan immediately jumped out of Princess Ankang's arms and jumped into Emperor Yongyuan's Dragon Case in confusion.

Princess Ankang stretched out her hand to stop her, but it was too late.

Princess Ankang's little face was wrinkled, as if she had been constipated for three days and three nights.

"Smelly Xuan, didn't I tell you not to rush into my father?"

Princess Ankang complained in her heart, but she could do nothing about her kitten.

Li Xuan jumped on the dragon case, and then asked in a cocky manner: "What are you doing?"

Seeing the two characters drawn by Li Xuan, Princess Ankang's eyes bulged and she began to show off her beauty.

This was the first time she had seen the exchange between Li Xuan and Emperor Yongyuan, and it was inevitably a little overwhelming.

But Emperor Yongyuan didn't care and continued to ask with a straight face:

"How many times can you use the method you used this time?"

Li Xuan naturally understood what Emperor Yongyuan was asking about.

Apart from the speculation of antiques, there was nothing else that was worthy of Emperor Yongyuan's concern.

"In theory, this thing can be repeated forever, just change the routine."

"After all, human desires are endless."

"But I advise you not to rely too much on this method."

Li Xuan reminded meaningfully.

"Why is that?"

Emperor Yongyuan frowned and asked in confusion.

In his opinion, there was no reason to leave such an easy way to make money unused.

Not to mention, he was in urgent need of funds to maintain the war with the desert.

If the funds were continuous, it would be better.

In this way, Emperor Yongyuan would have a better chance of winning against King Zheng in the future.

"Because this kind of thing can't create value, it's just transferring wealth."

"In short, it's just transferring the money of most people in the market to your hands."

"To put it bluntly, it's a kind of exploitation!"

"If you just deal with those wealthy families and squeeze out their assets, I have no objection."

"But if this method is used as a long-term way to make money, it will only accelerate the demise of Daxing."

Seeing that the topic between Li Xuan and Emperor Yongyuan was so serious, even related to the life and death of Daxing, Princess Ankang lowered her head silently and dared not look again.

But at this time, Emperor Yongyuan suddenly said to:

"Ankang, raise your head."

"Look carefully, listen carefully."

"This matter is closely related to you."

Princess Ankang immediately replied:

"Yes, father."

Princess Ankang raised her head again and looked at the exchange between Li Xuan and Emperor Yongyuan firmly.

But at this moment, her thoughts were particularly complicated.

"What does father mean?"

"Oh, that's right."

"Is it because I'm the royal silver envoy?"

Princess Ankang's heartbeat accelerated, but she concealed her sudden panic very well.

Li Xuan and Emperor Yongyuan continued to talk.

"Ah Xuan, I will put these ill-gotten gains into the national treasury for my own use. Isn't it a good thing to benefit the people and the country?"

"Why will it accelerate the demise of the dynasty?"

If someone else dared to say such a thing, Emperor Yongyuan would have been furious.

But what he had in front of him was a little black cat.

And this little black cat was established by him and his confidants as a good omen from heaven.

Facing the questioning of Emperor Yongyuan, Li Xuan pointed his tail at him unceremoniously, and then said:

"Even you, the Emperor of Daxing, are impressed by this way of making money."

"What about others?"

"Don't underestimate the adaptability of the human race. They will soon learn the rules of the game."

"When the time comes, the people you are talking about will suffer from the exploitation."

"And these people have truly created value for the Daxing Dynasty."

Emperor Yongyuan opened his eyes slightly, thinking.

"The dragon robe on your body, the dragon table under my feet, the food on the dining table, the weapons in the hands of the soldiers..."

"These have real value."

"And you should also know how much the antiques I imitated are really worth."

"The atmosphere of the country is from top to bottom."

"The superiors should follow the example of the subordinates, and the monarch should be followed by the ministers."

Li Xuan stared at Emperor Yongyuan with a burning gaze and gave advice.

He knew very well how tempting financial transactions were.

When he first started to make money, he looked at the jumping numbers and found that there was no more exciting game in the world.

Whenever the market was closed, Li Xuan felt like there were 10,000 ants crawling on his body, felt extremely empty, and time passed very slowly, just hoping to reopen the market as soon as possible.

Later, he spent a lot of effort to cultivate his character and overcome this.

Therefore, Li Xuan was very clear about the addictiveness of this kind of thing.

If Emperor Yongyuan indulged in this way of making quick money, he would fall into the abyss sooner or later, and the Daxing Dynasty would be doomed.

Finance can exist as a tool, but it must not become the mainstream that everyone pursues.

Otherwise, the world dominated by finance must be a world of exploitation.

Being stared at by Li Xuan, Emperor Yongyuan had to compromise:

"Okay."

"But you have to know one thing."

"It will probably take a long time to squeeze out the money of those wealthy families."