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"Xiao Rongxuan has raised approximately ten thousand taels of silver so far." Xiao Jinzhi said, remembering the new news.

"So few?" Chu Huanyan raised her eyebrows.

If you want to repair a house with only ten thousand taels of silver, it is far from enough.

"Although the noise is loud this time, the wealthy households in the imperial city are not vegetarians, and no one is willing to cut their meat for free. So most of them are still waiting and watching, wanting to see how much others have donated. Some have expressed their opinions sporadically. , the highest amount is only one thousand taels of silver." Xiao Jinzhi couldn't help but laugh when he thought of Xiao Rongxuan's expression in the morning court today.

Obviously, the ten thousand taels of silver were far from Xiao Rongxuan's original estimate. When a courtier asked about it in the morning, Xiao Rongxuan's face looked as if it was stained with ink, which was extremely exciting.

"Even so, it should be more than 10,000 taels of silver. After all, there are still those courtiers who have taken refuge in Xiao Rongxuan. Didn't they say anything?" Chu Huanyan asked doubtfully, looking at the smile on Xiao Jinzhi's lips, " Could it be that His Highness also did some tricks?"

"It's unfair." Xiao Jin had an innocent look on his face, "After all, this fundraising concerns the people. I really hope that Xiao Rongxuan can successfully raise more money, so naturally I won't hinder him on this point."

Seeing Chu Huanyan's confused expression, Xiao Jinzhi smiled helplessly and said, "If you want to blame it, you can only blame Xiao Rongxuan's lack of heart."

After the donation was announced, some courtiers took the initiative to go to the Third Prince's Mansion and offered money to please him.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Rongxuan felt that the donation was too small and was very dissatisfied.

In desperation, the courtier could only bear the pain and took out another three thousand taels. But before he could send it to the third prince, his colleagues learned about it and started a dispute. After the verbal conflict, the matter became an attack on him. Justification for lining one’s own pockets through bribery.

The court official was indeed not innocent on weekdays. He felt guilty for a moment and dared to send money to the third prince's house. He insisted that the three thousand taels he had prepared was just a rumor and could not be taken seriously.

"I see." Chu Huanyan couldn't help but find it funny, "In this way, even if those officials want to take this opportunity to get attached to Xiao Rongxuan, they will have to consider whether their money can get into the eyes of the third prince first. The other thing is whether the origin is right or not.”

It seems that among the courtiers who want to follow the trend, there are many who want to enrich their own pockets.And even if there are honest and honest officials who are willing to use their wealth, they may have to carefully consider whether they will be misunderstood and criticized.

"That's right, so now there are not many courtiers in the court who actually put up money to respond to this matter." Xiao Jinzhi touched Chu Huanyan's hand and made sure it was not as cold as before, then he relaxed and continued. , "Xiao Rongxuan's fundraising this time, if it continues like this without intervention, I'm afraid it will end in disgrace."

No matter they are dignitaries or wealthy businessmen, none of them are fools. As long as they have nothing to ask for for the time being, and for that little bit of good reputation, they spend so much money in vain.

"According to Xiao Rongxuan's temperament, he will never wait to be embarrassed. If we can stimulate him again at this time..." Chu Huanyan paused and looked at Xiao Jinzhi.

"You want to stimulate Xiao Rongxuan and make him do some excessive behavior. In this way, even if you raise enough money, you will still fall into the conversation." Xiao Jinzhi said with a smile.

"Yes." Chu Huanyan nodded, looking at Xiao Jinzhi's calm and smiling expression, she suddenly raised her eyebrows, "Maybe His Highness has already made arrangements."

"The person who knows me is pretty." Xiao Jinzhi smiled meaningfully, "Xiao Rongxuan finally placed the spy in the Prince's Mansion, how could he only use it once."

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"Bastard!" In the study room of the Third Prince's Mansion, Xiao Rongxuan smashed the tea cup in his hand and looked at the guard kneeling in front of him, "Are you really sure that the previous news came from Xiao Jinzhi?"

"Reporting to Your Highness, our people overheard the conversation between His Highness the Crown Prince and Qin Li last night. They heard clearly that the words that praised His Highness in the imperial city before were most likely arranged by them. Their purpose was to first I will hold His Highness up high, and then wait until something goes wrong with the fundraising, and then mock His Highness severely."

"Damn it!" Xiao Rongxuan looked cold.

Two days ago, when he heard those rumors, he felt something was wrong. Although they were all praising him, they were a bit too much.

But he didn't think deeply about it at the time. Now it seems that Xiao Jinzhi wants to praise him!

"Your Highness, I'm afraid it's not just those rumors." Mu Feng, who was standing aside, suddenly said.

"What do you mean by this?" Xiao Rongxuan turned to look at Mu Feng.

"Your Highness, if you think about it carefully, don't you think that the donation was decided too hastily? If the donation goes well, Your Highness will indeed get a lot of benefits, but if it doesn't go well...isn't it like the prince's arrangement for His Highness? A trap."

Xiao Rongxuan's heart sank hard, the trap...

"You mean that Xiao Jinzhi never really planned to raise funds from the beginning?"

If that's the case, Xiao Jinzhi should try his best to hinder himself in this fundraising matter, but currently, it seems that Xiao Jinzhi has not done anything except those flattering words to praise himself.

"I'm just guessing, but no matter what, His Highness must complete the fundraising matter now." Mu Feng looked at the fragments on the ground, "If it is completed successfully, no matter whether it is a trap or not, it can be broken. But if not, even if the Crown Prince Bian did not set up this plan, and His Highness will inevitably be criticized."

This matter was a bit strange. He always felt that the fact that His Highness had taken over the donation had something to do with the Crown Prince and Chu Huanyan.

But so far, they have not undermined or even flattered His Highness. To a certain extent, they have pushed His Highness to do his best in raising donations. If they really want to plot against His Highness, they should try their best to sabotage the fund-raising.

Xiao Rongxuan's eyes were gloomy, and he gritted his teeth and said: "The fund-raising must be successful, and it must be done beautifully, and we must not leave anything to say to Xiao Jinzhi."

The guard frowned, "But Your Highness, none of the rich families are willing to bleed, and the ministers in the court are also unwilling to give money..."

"We can't help them." Xiao Rongxuan interrupted the guard and said coldly, "Have someone prepare the carriage. This prince wants to leave the palace."

The wealthy households in the imperial city originally planned to give them some face and let them send their money over on their own initiative, but since they were so ignorant of current affairs, he had no choice but to come in person.

After all, they were just some lowly businessmen. He didn't believe that they really dared to shirk after seeing him.

In short, there must be no mistakes in the fundraising. He will not give Xiao Jinzhi the opportunity to add insult to injury!