Chapter 159

If the residence's expenses were insufficient in the future, he would simply sell one of the low-grade spirit stones bestowed by Liu Bian.

Currently, in Luoyang City, the price of a spirit stone had been hyped up to the high price of one hundred taels of silver per stone.

This was still the price before Liu Bian had imparted the cultivation techniques.

Now, Liu Bian was going to impart the cultivation techniques to the families of the court officials first; these people certainly had money.

When Liu Bian bestowed the spirit stones, they already knew the importance of the spirit stones and had prepared in advance at that time.

However, such good things as spirit stones were not easily sold by anyone, and those who possessed them were all high-ranking officials under Liu Bian, who basically did not lack silver.

"In that case, this old servant will go and prepare!"

Seeing Cai Yong like this, the steward said no more and turned to make arrangements.

Following the steward's departure, the entire Cai residence became busy.

At this time, the commotion outside startled Cai Yan in the back courtyard.

"Xiao Die, go outside and see what happened; why is it so noisy in the residence today?"

Inside her boudoir, Cai Yan, having heard the commotion outside, finished her cultivation and spoke to the maid Xiao Die who was waiting outside the door.

"Miss, I heard that the Master is hosting a banquet tonight for the Ministers of the Six Ministries and the various Cabinet Ministers; the residence is currently preparing for it!"

Xiao Die, waiting outside the door, heard Cai Yan's inquiry, walked into the room, and said happily to Cai Yan.

One must know that it was very difficult for ordinary people to see these Ministers of the Six Ministries and Cabinet Ministers of the Han Empire.

These people represented the pinnacle of power in the current Han Empire.

Now that Cai Yong could host these people in his residence, they, as servants, also felt a great sense of pride.

"Why did Father suddenly think of inviting these lords to be guests at the residence!"

At this moment, Cai Yan also thought to herself with some confusion.

This was the first time Cai Yong had hosted such a grand banquet for the court officials; previously, he had only brought two or three close friends for a small gathering.

"Xiao Die, do you know why Father wants to host these lords?"

Cai Yan, not understanding the reason, asked the maid Xiao Die.

"Replying to Miss, this servant does not know either!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Die immediately shook her head and said.

"It seems I still have to ask Father to know."

Seeing this, Cai Yan also realized that Cai Yong must not have told the steward, otherwise these people would have known long ago.

Immediately, Cai Yan took Xiao Die to find Cai Yong.

Meanwhile, in Liu Bian's Imperial Study, the Dark Guard Commander Tai'a was looking respectfully at Liu Bian and said to him:

"Your Majesty, the Dark Guard reports that tonight, Lord Cai Yong is hosting several Ministers and Cabinet members."

Upon hearing this, Liu Bian looked at Tai'a with some confusion and said to him:

"What is there to report about this? Isn't it normal for officials to gather in private?"

"As long as they are not forming cliques or doing things that harm my Han Empire, there is nothing to it."

Upon hearing this, Tai'a's expression became somewhat anxious; he detected the displeasure in Liu Bian's tone.

He immediately said to Liu Bian quickly:

"Your Majesty, of course this humble official knows that, but the members of the Dark Guard said that it seems Lord Cai's residence is running low on money!"

"Heh heh, given the style of Old Minister Cai, this is indeed possible."

Upon hearing this, Liu Bian revealed a look of realization; this must be because the Dark Guard knew he was going to marry Cai Yan, which is why they were particularly concerned about the affairs of Cai Yong's residence.

Thinking that he was about to marry someone's daughter, he himself had to show a little gesture, so he immediately checked the System Mall in his mind.

Very quickly, Liu Bian selected the items for Cai Yong. He waved his hand at Tai'a, and several items appeared before Tai'a.

"Have someone send these things to Old Minister Cai; consider it my reward to him!"

There were not many items: a jade bottle, which was the Marrow Cleansing Pill Liu Bian had exchanged for Cai Yong, and ten bottles of Maotai. This item was not expensive; one bottle of Maotai cost only one point of National Fortune.

Although this thing was expensive as hell in his previous life, in the System Mall, it was uniformly classified as a mortal item.

There were also one hundred low-grade spirit stones and a mystic-grade lower-quality writing brush. With just these few items, the total cost was only a little over two thousand points of National Fortune.

Currently, his National Fortune, with the recent distribution of land, reduction of taxes, and the identity jade tokens just issued today, was rising rapidly.

Now, his National Fortune had once again broken through one million points; these two thousand points of National Fortune were merely a drop in the bucket for him.

"This official obeys the decree!"

After Tai'a bowed respectfully to Liu Bian, he collected these items and exited the Imperial Study.

Very quickly, Tai'a arrived in person at Cai Yong's residence.

"Commander Tai'a, what matter could possibly cause you to come to my residence in person?"

After the servants brought Tai'a into the main hall, Cai Yong asked Tai'a.

"Heh heh, Lord Cai, I am here following His Majesty's decree to deliver items to you, Lord Cai!"

Seeing Cai Yong's polite inquiry, Tai'a hurriedly said to him respectfully.

After speaking, Tai'a waved his hand at Cai Yong, and the items stored in the identity jade token space appeared before Cai Yong.

"Lord Cai, what is inside this jade bottle is the Marrow Cleansing Pill specially bestowed upon you by His Majesty, and these one hundred low-grade spirit stones are also bestowed upon you. I presume there is no need for me to introduce these two to you further."

"This brush is a mystic-grade lower-quality treasure. Once you, Lord Cai, perform blood recognition, you will naturally know its function."

"As for these ten boxes, they are the fine wine specially bestowed upon you by His Majesty after he learned you were hosting guests!"

Tai'a introduced the items he had brought out to Cai Yong one by one.

At this moment, Cai Yong had been stunned by this huge surprise; there was not a single item here that was inferior.

The Marrow Cleansing Pill alone was already a tremendous favor. One must know that back then, Wang Yun had been busy for so long over the sweet potatoes and military equipment before he received a single Marrow Cleansing Pill bestowed by Liu Bian.

Since then, Liu Bian had never bestowed Marrow Cleansing Pills upon his ministers again.

"Lord Cai, please keep these items safe; I will return to report to His Majesty now!"

Seeing that Cai Yong was stunned, Tai'a immediately said to him respectfully.

Upon hearing this, Cai Yong finally reacted and immediately bowed in the direction of the Imperial Palace to thank him:

"This old minister thanks His Majesty for his heavenly grace!"

Afterwards, he said to Tai'a: "Commander Tai'a, I apologize. I was momentarily stunned by this huge surprise and lost my manners; I hope the Commander will not take offense!"

Upon hearing this, Tai'a immediately cupped his hands and replied: "Lord Cai, you are too kind. Since the items have been delivered to you, I will return to the palace to report to His Majesty!"

"In that case, I will not keep you, Commander. Steward, see Commander Tai'a out for me!"

Seeing this, Cai Yong could not keep him any longer and said to the steward waiting outside the door.

"Lord Cai, farewell!"

After bidding farewell to Cai Yong, Tai'a quickly left the Cai residence.