Host, the quantity is enormous; you should at least give people some thought about it!
[What's he thinking about? Isn't he the young master? At his age, he should already be involved in clan affairs. Besides, this batch of grain and cloth won't hurt the Xiao clan much. Don't they pride themselves on being invincible? Why are they suddenly acting like cowards? From now on, I'll give him the nickname "Xiao the Turtle," hahaha...]
Xiao Yanzhi was furious when he heard Shen Mingzhu's true feelings!
He wanted to retort, but he immediately felt short of breath and couldn't utter a word!
He couldn't say it out loud!
He can't yell back!
She is the daughter of a marquis, a compiler in the Hanlin Academy, and the future crown princess—how amazing!
He is also the heir of the Xiao family, a prominent family in Jinling!
I wonder if you've ever heard the saying, "Blacksmithing families come and go like flowing rivers."
If Shen Mingzhu knew what Xiao Yanzhi was really thinking, she would probably be so angry that she would immediately summon a Huang Chao to teach him a lesson!
[Host, please calm down. News of the Tianxiang Pavilion has already spread, and many people are rushing to place bets. Don't rush. Let things develop first.]
[Great, great, Guagua, that's wonderful! I love it!]
Soon, many anonymous maids and servants bet on Xiao Yanzhi to win!
Shen Mingzhu: !!!
Okay, okay, so this is how you play it?
[Guagua, I'm angry!]
[Host, don't get angry! Getting angry will only make you sick, and no one can take your place! Those who are blind to your worth will definitely regret it!]
Crown Prince Yan Beichen gestured for her to sit for a while and have a snack.
He gave an order to Sui Feng beside him, and soon the news that Crown Prince Yan Beichen had spent a fortune betting on his fiancée Miss Shen and won spread throughout the capital.
Xiao Yanzhi looked at the two people in front of him.
"Your Highness is truly magnanimous! You risked everything for a beautiful woman; I admire you greatly."
"Young Master Xiao, you flatter me. I have faith in my fiancée; she is very capable!"
"Oh!"
With a light sneer, the Second Prince Yan Yunxuan made a dazzling entrance with Shen Jiaojiao!
[Guagua, look at this! They don't go back to the Marquis's mansion after their wedding, but instead come to Tianxiang Tower. My parents have practically raised a wolf in sheep's clothing!]
Shen Qinghong and Shen Qingbo nodded in agreement.
That's absolutely right!
How blind were they before, actually thinking that Shen Jiaojiao was well-educated, dignified, and virtuous, a model of noble ladies in the capital.
Shen Jiaojiao and Yan Yunxuan gave Yan Beichen a simple bow.
Then she said with a smile,
"Your Highness has misjudged my sister. She grew up in the countryside and, although she has been in the capital for three years, I have never heard of her being able to compose couplets, let alone write poetry. It seems Your Highness is going to lose money today!"
Hearing the malice in Shen Jiaojiao's words, Shen Mingzhu didn't give her any face.
"Consort Shen, if I remember correctly, today is your homecoming, right? You've actually shown up at Tianxiang Tower. So your family is in Tianxiang Tower. I wonder if His Highness Prince An knows of you."
"Sister, I know you're anxious. Why don't you hurry up and admit defeat to Xiao Yanzhi? Don't embarrass the Marquis's mansion!"
Looking at Shen Jiaojiao's expression, Shen Mingzhu directly fanned her nose.
"What's that smell? It stinks!"
"Consort Shen, stay away from me, you're stinking up my brain!"
Shen Mingzhu had barely finished speaking.
Some students smelled a pungent yet fragrant odor.
"This, this...she really smells foul!"
"Sister, you're so willful!"
After speaking, she looked at Shen Qinghong and Shen Qingbo.
"Big brother, fourth brother, be careful. I know about your situation. Don't worry, I will help you pay back the money today."
After saying that, she took out a stack of silver notes from her sleeve and placed them on Xiao Yanzhi side, betting on him to win!
After releasing it, she smiled and looked at the two of them.
"Big brother, fourth brother, don't worry, I'll pay for everything you did at Tianxiang Restaurant today!"
Shen Qinghong looked at Shen Jiaojiao with a face full of disappointment.
"Jiaojiao, what's wrong with you?"
"Big brother!!! I was just trying to help you guys!"
That's part of my dowry!"
Shen Mingzhu: !!!
"Consort Shen, you'd better watch out! Be careful that your dowry disappears within three days of your marriage, and you'll have nothing to rely on afterward!"
Upon hearing this, Shen Jiaojiao looked disdainful.
Holding the Second Prince's arm,
"Sister, I have a husband! He treats me very well, so you can rest assured!"
After speaking, she nestled affectionately against the Second Prince, Yan Yunxuan.
[Guagua, look at this! In broad daylight, under the clear sky, they're pulling and tugging at each other like this! What kind of behavior is this? It's an insult to civility!]
[Host, ignore her! She's suffering more than bitter herbs right now; the Second Prince doesn't like her as much as he seems to!]
Snort!
Xiao Yanzhi turned to look at the girl nestled against the Xuan King, her face beaming with sweetness, and his lips twitched.
Huh!
What a show-off!
[Guagua, I understand, but has she staked her entire dowry on this?]
[Host, she's basically bet everything. All that's left are a few pieces of her own jewelry and some less valuable large items from her dowry. The rest are all here. She rushed to exchange her dowry for money as soon as she heard the news, and it's all over there. Soon, all of this will be yours, Host!]
That's great!
Soon, the steward of General Tian Xuezhou's household arrived.
They went straight to the betting table.
"General Tian bets 500 taels on Lord Shen to win!"
Shen Mingzhu's eyes lit up when she heard that!
[Guagua, General Tian is truly a good man; it's no wonder my beautiful mother has been so attentive to their household.]
[Host, General Tian is truly a good friend. He even pawned his precious armor and longsword to fully support you. I'm so touched, *sobs*]
Crown Prince Yan Beichen's lips twitched.
He was thinking, "Where did General Tian get 500 taels of silver?"
Good heavens, they've all been sold!!!
I really don't know what to say!
[Guagua, I'm so touched! I must win, not for anything else, but for General Tian's kindness!]
Shen Mingzhu felt it was about time and looked at Xiao Yanzhi.
"Young Master Xiao, have you made up your mind?"
After thinking it over and analyzing the situation, Xiao Yanzhi nodded in agreement.
"Alright, I agree! If you really win today, the 500,000 dan of grain in the suburbs of Beijing and Shengjing, as well as several warehouses of cloth, are all yours!"
Hearing Xiao Yanzhi's words, Yan Yunxuan frowned deeply.
Shen Mingzhu wants so much grain...
Crown Prince Yan Beichen had a vague idea in his mind.
"Okay, how do you want to compete?"
Xiao Yanzhi smiled confidently.
"Best two out of three, shall we? How to proceed is up to Shen Mingzhu. I, Xiao, am willing to play to the very end!"