Chapter 306 Dad, I Don't Concede

odong campaign was already fraught with difficulties. To add to that, the imperial court's expenditures exceed its income, leaving the treasury depleted. Who can say for sure if the Prince won't send...Chapter 306 Dad, I Don't Concede

Meanwhile, Zhao Tailai, who felt increasingly indignant after Li Yinhu's departure, went straight home. He found his father, the Grand Secretary Zhao Xuanji, in his study, diligently writing.

"Dad, did you know what happened today"

Zhaotai came and sat down opposite Zhao Xuanji, asking.

Zhao Xuance lowered his head and wrote, completely absorbed in what he was doing. His pen strokes were steady and forceful, piercing the paper with each stroke. Yet, in response to Zhao Tailai's words, he uttered, "What is it"

"What is it!"

Zhao Tailai's eyes widened as he said unhappily, "The East Palace issued an imperial decree, changing the construction budget for Zhao Residence from 110,000 taels to 30,000 taels! 30,000! He thinks 30,000 taels can build a whole residence He's out of his mind! And they want to take all the extra money. Isn't this just blatant robbery Taking the hard-earned money I've accumulated and swallowing it like fat"

"There are 800,000 taels left over. Now it's the end of the year, and the court is about to distribute New Year's gifts to officials. The shortage happens to be this amount, so it's not surprising."

Zhao Xuanji said faintly, "Thirty thousand is good, one hundred and ten thousand is also good, they are all trivial matters, not worth mentioning. Why are you so anxious"

Zhao Tailai said distressedly: “This is still a small matter Eighty thousand taels are gone, how can it be considered small”

"A true man's ambition lies in the four corners of the world, with a heart encompassing the whole. You are my son Zhao Xuanji, how have you gotten fixated on money"

Zhao Xuanji put down his pen and lectured with displeasure, "I've warned you before, broaden your horizons! Yellow and white things are nothing but the most base pleasures and pursuits. A man’s best adornment is power!"

"Were those wealthy silk merchants in Jiangnan, well-off"

"Those black merchants who colluded with officials in the salt trade, do they have money"

"The boss of the world's number one bank, is he rich"

But what about these people Which one of them hasn't been polite and respectful to you

Zhao Tailai frowned and said, “I'm just speaking up for my older brother...”

"Big brother"

Zhaoxuanji's eyebrows twitched, and he said, "King Zhao"

Zhao Tailai said proudly, "Yes, he asked me to call him Big Brother. We get along very well, and I find him quite agreeable."

"Foolish!"

Zhao Xuanji let out a cold snort and said, "Even if he's fallen on hard times, he's still the emperor's offspring. Now he's even been granted the title of King. You have no fame or official position, so what right do you have to call him brother Next time you see him, show him due respect and call him King Zhao!"

Zhao Taile said discontentedly, "He said it himself, we're friends..."

That is where you fall short compared to him.

Zhao Xuanji's expression was indifferent as he said, "His scheming is so deep, it could kill ten of you without breaking a sweat. If the prince is tyrannical to the extreme, then this son is extremely insidious. You can't see through what he's thinking."

Zhao Tailai jumped in fright.

He trusted his own father more than Li Yinhu.

"Then, should I reduce contact with him afterwards"

Zhao Xuanji said calmly: “There’s no need for that. He befriended you to tie his interests with mine. As long as the crown prince remains unfallen, I and he will never become enemies. You should befriend him, but don't lose your sense of proportion, nor let yourself be blinded. Keep your distance.”

Zhao Tailai honestly agreed.

Suddenly, Zhao Tai came to a halt in his speech and tentatively asked, “I heard that after the New Year, the imperial palace will send someone to General’s mansion to present betrothal gifts”

Zhao Xuanji's eyes narrowed, falling on Zhao Tailai's face, and said: "This matter, it is also something you should investigate"

Zhao Tailai gritted his teeth and said, "Father, I don't accept this!" to me. I apologize for any inconvenience, Mr. Zhao."Zhaotai Lai said with a smile, "No laughter no laughter, this young master likes women who are capable the most. Those vases, though beautiful, are...