Chapter 432

If there were not enough expenses for the residence in the future, he would just sell one of the low-grade spirit stones bestowed by Liu Bian.

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

This was still the price before Liu Bian had taught the cultivation methods.

Now, Liu Bian was going to teach the cultivation methods to the families of the court officials first, and these people had money.

When Liu Bian bestowed the spirit stones, they already knew the importance of 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 had spirit stones were all high-ranking officials under Liu Bian, who basically did not lack silver.

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

Seeing Cai Yong like this, the steward did not say anything more and turned to make arrangements.

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

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

"Xiao Die, go outside and see what happened. Why is the residence so noisy today?"

In Cai Yan's boudoir, Cai Yan, having heard the commotion outside, ended her cultivation and said 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 Cabinet Ministers of the court. The residence is preparing for it right now!"

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

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

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

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

"Why did Father suddenly think of inviting all the lords to be guests in 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.

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

Hearing this, Xiao Die immediately shook her head and said.

"It seems I have to go and ask Father to know."

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

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

And at this moment, in Liu Bian's Imperial Study, the Dark Guard Commander Tai'a was looking respectfully at Liu Bian and saying to him:

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

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 our Great Han Empire, there is nothing to it."

Hearing this, Tai'a's expression became somewhat anxious; he heard the displeasure in Liu Bian's tone.

He immediately said quickly to Liu Bian:

"Your Majesty, of course this humble subject knows that. It is the members of the Dark Guards who said that it seems the Old Lord Cai's residence is running out of money!"

"Hehe, given Old Minister Cai's style, this is indeed possible."

Hearing this, Liu Bian showed a look of realization. This must be because the Dark Guards 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 going to marry someone's daughter, he had to show a little bit of appreciation, so he immediately checked the system mall in his heart.

Very quickly, Liu Bian picked out the items for Cai Yong. He waved his hand at Tai'a, and several items appeared in front of Tai'a.

"Send these things to Old Minister Cai; consider it my reward to him!"

There were not many things: a jade bottle, which was the Marrow Cleansing Pill Liu Bian exchanged for Cai Yong, and ten bottles of Moutai. This item was not expensive; one bottle of Moutai only cost 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 low-grade Xuan-rank brush. With just these few items, the total cost was only a little over two thousand points of National Fortune.

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

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

"This subject obeys the decree!"

Tai'a bowed respectfully to Liu Bian, put away 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 require you to come to my residence in person?"

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

"Hehe, Lord Cai, I am here on the orders of His Majesty to deliver items to you!"

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 space of his identity jade token appeared in front of Cai Yong.

"Lord Cai, what is in 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."

"This brush is a low-grade Xuan-rank treasure. After you drip your blood to claim ownership, 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 that you were hosting a banquet!"

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

At this moment, Cai Yong had already 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 Wang Yun had worked so hard for so long for the sake of sweet potatoes and military equipment before he received a single Marrow Cleansing Pill from 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!"

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

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

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

Subsequently, he said to Tai'a: "Commander Tai'a, I am sorry. I was shocked by this huge surprise and lost my manners for a moment. I hope the Commander will not blame me!"

Hearing this, Tai'a immediately cupped his hands and replied: "Lord Cai, you are too kind. Since the items have been delivered, 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.