You were taken hostage, why pursue the Enemy's Empress?

In the backyard, there was a stone table and three cups of tea.

Ying Wuji looked at Hua Chao with interest. "Everyone has their own aspirations. I really admire Miss Hua Chao for being able to make up her mind to leave the money-grubbing den. However, Miss Hua Chao has many people to visit before leaving, and there is no need to come to the Qian Kingdom embassy."

"I must come!"

Last night's incident did not seem to leave a shadow on Hua Chao. She calmly met Ying Wuji's gaze.

"If the culprit is not caught, the suspicion on me cannot be completely cleared. The gentleman is the victim. As long as the gentleman does not nod, even if I can leave the city of Jiang, I will still be uneasy."

Ying Wuji waved his hand. "The Flying Fish Guards have already sent people last night, saying that they have drawn a picture of the culprit according to Miss's description and verified that the person exists. Miss need not worry."

In fact, Hua Chao's suspicion had been washed away by now, whether it was the Prime Minister's interests and motives, the portrait of the culprit, or the old man Hu mentioned by Hua Chao. He was a highly respected court musician who had never been deficient in his private morals.

Moreover, Hua Chao was so frank in her farewell visit.

Although Ying Wuji had a bad temper, he would not make trouble for innocent people.

"Is the gentleman really thinking that way?"

Hua Chao raised her head, her expression somewhat moved. Seeing Ying Wuji nod, a smile finally appeared at the corner of her eyes. "If the gentleman thinks so, then I can leave at ease. It's just that the gentleman just gave me a wonderful piece of music, and Hua Chao is leaving the city of Jiang. It is really a burden on the gentleman. However, the gentleman is not a vulgar person. If the gift of gold and silver will really tarnish the gentleman's reputation, and if the gentleman does not abandon it, why not accept this?"

As she spoke, she took out a thick book from her package.

Ying Wuji felt a little annoyed. Who said this young master was not a vulgar person? This young master is really short of money now, okay? Do you think I'm really willing to sell the new Qianyu?

This thing was a treasure that assisted in cultivation. Even if he couldn't use it himself, he could give it to his precious little maid.

But after thinking about it, even if a singing girl had a lot of money, she could not make up for the seven thousand two hundred taels of silver.

So he laughed heartily. "Exactly! We are all refined people and don't engage in those vulgar things!"

He took the book and found that it was all music scores, and there were even many opera scripts. He couldn't help but wonder, "This is..."

Hua Chao's eyes revealed a hint of sorrow. "These are all my mother's hard work. My mother and I have been singing girls for decades, compiling and collecting many songs, and also heard and read many interesting stories. We compiled some opera scripts, but unfortunately, they have not been brought to the public yet.

The gentleman is also a refined person. The song he gave me last night may seem too casual to other literati, but I really like it. Giving a treasure to a hero and giving a good song to a friend. For a talented person like the gentleman, this book may be more precious than gold and silver."

Ying Wuji smacked his lips. If he were a true artist, he would have been moved to tears. But unfortunately, he was not.

But Hua Chao's kindness still touched him, so he did not refuse too much and accepted the book directly.

He asked casually, "What are Miss Hua Chao's plans after leaving the city of Jiang?"

Hua Chao smiled with a hint of anticipation. "I plan to go to Yicheng. It is not Wei family's fiefdom, and the Prime Minister's hand cannot reach there. After I arrive there, I should be able to open a theater troupe. Maybe I can make my mother's hard work known to the world soon."

Ying Wuji was surprised. "You want to open a theater troupe? Doesn't it require a lot of money?"

In this world, drama was mostly in its embryonic form, and it was mostly selling songs in the folk, without a system or scale. It was still far from being integrated into the mainstream culture. This was also the reason why the song "Exploring the Window" was criticized by everyone yesterday.If it was just a street performance, it wouldn't make much money. However, Ying Wuji had just looked at the booklet and saw that the scale of the play was not small, and the expenses for both the venue and personnel should be significant. Plus, there would be trial and error, which would make the expenses even greater.

Hua Chao smiled and said, "I've saved quite a bit of silver over the years in Jiang City, and Yicheng is no different. What I've saved should be enough."

Ying Wuji asked subconsciously, "How much have you saved?"

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Hua Chao replied, "Over 9,000 taels!"

Ying Wuji was speechless.

The air fell into a long silence.

Ying Wuji never expected that a mere singing girl would have so much savings, while he, a prince of a country...

He took a deep breath and pushed the booklet back, "Miss Hua Chao! I've thought about it, and this booklet is the result of your mother and daughter's hard work, not to mention it's your mother's legacy. It's too precious, and I can't accept it."

Hua Chao was stunned for a moment, "No, no, no! I copied it down last night. Look, the ink hasn't even dried yet. Please accept it, sir!"

Ying Wuji shook his head, "I won't accept it! I absolutely can't accept it!"

"If you don't accept it, I'll feel guilty."

"Stop feeling guilty! I'll be honest with you. I'm just a commoner, and I need money right now."

"What?"

Hua Chao was surprised that Ying Wuji was borrowing money. She was slightly taken aback at first, then covered her mouth and laughed lightly, "How much do you need, sir? As long as it's within my power..."

Ying Wuji held up three fingers, "7,000 taels!"

Hua Chao said subconsciously, "7,000 taels is fine... What? Sir, did you say something else?"

Finally, she lost her composure!

She couldn't understand how he could ask for 7,000 taels, given his extraordinary talent and his worldly demeanor.

And he seemed determined to get it. But if she gave him the money, what would she do?

Ying Wuji smiled, "Miss, don't worry! This 7,000 taels is just a loan. I'll definitely pay it back within two years, with an additional 8,000 taels. And if you're willing, we can even use this money as an investment and start a business together. We can earn back the money we spent on the play, it's just a matter of time."

Hua Chao said, "..."

The sudden influx of information was too much for her, even with her extensive experience. This 7,000 taels was most of her savings over the years. If she lost it, she would have nothing left.

Ying Wuji looked at her with a firm gaze, "Do you believe me, Miss?"

This look made Hua Chao feel a little more at ease, but 7,000 taels was not a small amount, and she still had some hesitation.

Ying Wuji continued, "As long as you agree, Miss, you can come to me anytime you need music for your play. And if you don't mind, I can also help with the play script. Besides, Miss, don't you want to build your own business from scratch and achieve something through your own efforts?"

Hua Chao thought for a moment, gritted her teeth, "Wait here, sir. I'll go get the money."

As she walked away, Bai Zhi couldn't help but ask, "Sir! We can earn money on our own. Why let her get involved?"

Ying Wuji smiled and held up two fingers, "Two reasons!"

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"The New Qianyu Jade was obtained through my mother's help. This is my mother's love for her son! I can't bear to let it go..."

"But you didn't say that just now."

Bai Zhi pouted, feeling that her master could make up stories so easily without any psychological pressure. But she reluctantly agreed with this point, "What's the second reason?"

Ying Wuji's lips curled up, "I can't tell you yet. You'll find out later!"At this moment, Hua Chao showed a determination that ordinary singing girls did not have, and quickly brought the box filled with gold and silver.

Perhaps it was Ying Wuji's decisive means and well-founded performance last night that gave her confidence.

Moreover, how could a person with such high musical attainments be confined to vulgar things?

And a few days ago, she almost caused him to lose his life.

Consider it as repaying a life debt, and only seeking to be worthy for the rest of her life...

Although she thought so, when the box was carried away by Ying Wuji, she still felt like she had boarded a thief's ship, but it was already too late.

Ying Wuji's efficiency was also very high. He directly called the people from various paper shops and went to Xun Zhiyin with the money to get the business seal.

Xun Zhiyin was shocked: "Young Master! Where did you get so much money?"

Ying Wuji didn't want to argue with him: "Why should I tell you? Hurry up and take out the business seal to stamp it. From now on, I will take over these paper shops."

Xun Zhiyin looked at Ying Wuji with some suspicion: "Young Master should be clear about the rules, right! Any business under Qian Ren's name must be dominated by Qian Ren absolutely, and must be supervised by the embassy. If violated, the holder of the business seal has the right to take back the business and send back the people of the business."

For some reason, he was a little afraid that Ying Wuji would play tricks.

Ying Wuji waved his hand: "I know! You don't trust me with the business seal in your hand?"

Xun Zhiyin finally breathed a sigh of relief.

This is good. As long as it is still under his jurisdiction, he has ten thousand ways to make things difficult for Ying Wuji.

Ying Wuji, who got the business contract, finally showed a smile at the corner of his mouth.