Chapter 616: A man, even if he can't hold up, must hold up!

A smile appeared on Gao Yang's face, and he bowed, "Your Majesty is wise!"

"Waiting is good. It's just right to see if Yan Wushuang's life is hard enough to become the Emperor of Yan. Once he launches the Green Sprouts Law, we will then implement the Single Whip Law and the Tax-to-Land Reform!"

Wu Zhao: "..."

"I think it's just right to wait for you to collect that 'three hundred taels' of silver, right?"

Wu Zhao's face was full of deep meaning, and she specifically emphasized the "three hundred taels."

Gao Yang laughed loudly, "Your Majesty, my family is poor, and I have a whole family to support. I should naturally accept these three hundred taels!"

To this, Wu Zhao only showed a cold sneer on her face.

If this were really three hundred taels, she would eat the three hundred taels herself; at the very least, a zero should be added!

"Your Majesty, if there is nothing else, I will withdraw first. It is late now, and Your Majesty should rest earlier."

Seeing Wu Zhao's expression change, Gao Yang spoke hesitantly.

Wu Zhao nodded immediately and waved her hand.

Gao Yang turned and left, but just as he was about to exit the palace gate, he suddenly paused and turned his head abruptly.

"Lord Gao, do you have something else?"

Wu Zhao asked with curiosity.

Gao Yang nodded and reached out his hand, "Your Majesty, regarding these thirty taels of silver, when do you think it would be convenient?"

Upon hearing this, Wu Zhao almost coughed violently.

This Gao Yang, he really dared to ask!

"I will not owe you a single bit of silver, you can rest assured!"

"Go down. I am also tired, and there is an early morning court session tomorrow. Do not be late, otherwise, the penalty will not be a mere thirty taels of silver!"

Wu Zhao said softly.

Gao Yang immediately smiled, "Alright, Your Majesty can rest assured; I am not a person who likes to be late."

Then, Gao Yang exited the Imperial Study and thoughtfully closed the palace door.

With Gao Yang's departure, the great hall became quiet.

Wu Zhao's eyes were deep, and she suddenly said, "This Gao Yang is too much of a miser. I am curious about what he actually wants to do."

"Why does Your Majesty say that?" Shangguan Wan'er asked with curiosity.

"This fellow has already made quite a lot from the eldest prince of Zhao, and the soap business—the account books haven't even been given to me yet. Even if it were really a seven-three split, he could still earn quite a lot!"

"Not to mention the white sugar business, and he can even make a sum of silver from Yan Wushuang!"

"But why does he need so much silver?"

Hearing this, Shangguan Wan'er was also stunned.

After a long while, she said, "Could it be... a hobby?"

Wu Zhao looked thoughtful, then shook her head.

"Having too much family property is sometimes not a good thing. Others may not understand this principle, but Gao Yang must understand it."

"A vicious strategist is best at protecting himself!"

"He keeps coming up with vicious plans, and relying on a Cui Xinghe to take the blame is not enough. Not to mention how long this matter can be hidden is a problem!"

"According to my understanding of Gao Yang, he will definitely find a way to reverse his reputation, and even hold his life firmly in his own hands!"

"To behave like this in front of me, is he not afraid? But why is he not afraid?"

Wu Zhao spoke to herself, as if questioning her own heart.

But immediately, a smile appeared on her face, "On this point, I believe it won't be long before I know."

"I am curious, what will he do with so much silver?"

"..."

Duke of Ding's Prefecture.

Gao Yang got off the carriage and entered the prefecture directly.

Seeing this, Steward Fu hurried forward, "Young Master, you are back?"

Gao Yang nodded and then said, "Why? Is there something else?"

Steward Fu hesitated and said, "Young Master, the woman sent by the eldest prince of Zhao today is still in the room, and I fear she is still waiting for you."

"Mu Mu Xue Yao?"

Gao Yang raised his brows, thinking of the warm embrace during the day.

"It is indeed her!"

"Young Master, it is late, and you have to attend the early court session tomorrow. Are you still going over?"

Steward Fu looked at Gao Yang, very worried.

Gao Yang straightened his body, his face solemn.

"No matter. This woman must be a spy sent by the eldest prince of Zhao. I have disguised myself very well outside, and the world thinks I am lecherous."

"The sky may fall, the earth may sink, but my persona cannot collapse!"

"For the sake of Great Qian, I can only enter the game as a strategist!"

"Steward Fu, lead the way!"

A firm voice, as if he were ready to die for the people at any moment, suddenly rang in Steward Fu's ears, carrying a sense of "all in."

Steward Fu said in a low voice, "Young Master, can you hold up?"

Outside the prefecture, a strong wind blew, fluttering Gao Yang's robes, carrying a sense of desolation.

"A man, even if he can't hold up, must hold up!"

Steward Fu immediately looked full of admiration.

Soon, Gao Yang arrived outside Mu Mu Xue Yao's room. ===== CHAPTER 618 =====