Chapter 452

Inside the main hall.

Gao Yang's voice rang out, leaving Xie Anran completely at a loss.

To cast aside secular prejudice...

In Gao Yang's eyes, these were not shortcomings; could it be that they had become advantages?

Xie Anran's beautiful eyes were filled with strangeness, and it was a long while before she said, "I didn't expect that your tastes, my lord, would be so unique..."

"Ordinary people avoid women who cursed their husbands or have children like tigers, yet you, my lord, are even more excited."

Gao Yang looked at Xie Anran and coughed twice.

"I am indeed different from others; in my eyes, these are not points to be deducted, but points to be added."

"Being older is also an advantage!"

Xie Anran: "..."

If this were an ordinary person, Xie Anran would have slapped them long ago.

But facing Gao Yang, especially since she still needed his help.

Xie Anran could only force a smile.

"I will certainly keep your words in mind, my lord."

"However, I came here for the White Jade Sugar business; I implore you, my lord, to give some guidance."

Xie Anran said.

Gao Yang didn't expect that Xie Anran could actually endure such teasing from him.

This truly surprised him.

This woman was not ordinary.

This piqued his interest; cooperating with such a smart person wouldn't be bad.

Gao Yang looked at Xie Anran and said, "Xie family head, I have said what I should say. You make it very difficult for me."

Hearing this, Xie Anran's eyes suddenly brightened.

If it was difficult, that meant it wasn't impossible.

In business, especially when giving gifts, the most feared thing is a flat refusal.

Xie Anran decisively said, "On the east side of Changancheng, there is an old residence that has fallen in love with you at first sight, my lord. I wonder what you think of that?"

Gao Yang's expression remained unchanged as he scolded, "Am I that kind of person? Xie family head, you have misjudged me."

"Do not mention this matter again, otherwise, if the imperial censors in the court find out, I will definitely be impeached!"

"Remember to send someone with the keys to the main gate; I must confiscate it to serve as a warning to others!"

Xie Anran: "..."

"That is only natural."

Then, Xie Anran said, "I still ask for your guidance, my lord."

Gao Yang picked up a cup of tea, his gaze fixed on Xie Anran.

He said lightly, "Since you are so polite, Xie family head, I will say a few more words."

"No matter how much the Xie family pays, this business will not lose money."

Once these words fell, Xie Anran's pupils contracted.

The information in Gao Yang's words was too vast.

"The chaos in the world and the conflict between Great Chu and Da Qian are merely a microcosm; in the future, the seven kingdoms will erupt into full-scale war."

"In the war of the seven kingdoms, men are the walls and gold paves the road; war is a contest of national strength!"

"But where does the money come from?"

"The war meat grinder is not just for ordinary soldiers; for the merchants of the world, it is the same!"

"Among scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants, the noble families, court officials, and the Emperor rule the world together, making it hard to take action. If one is too harsh on the common people, it will trigger massive uprisings."

"Of the four groups, only the merchant has the lowest status. They exploit the people and have long had the reputation of being 'no merchant is not treacherous.' Their status is low, they have much money, and they are hated."

"Even if they are killed and their entire families wiped out to fill the national treasury, no one will say anything; they will only say they deserved it and that it was a good killing!"

"Xie family head, do you understand what I mean?"

Hum!

Gao Yang's words suddenly stirred up a huge storm in Xie Anran's heart.