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Two treasures are on their way?
Che Chengyun felt somewhat confused and looked at Jiu Zhu. "Then what is the White Porcelain Teacup in your hand?"
One of your treasures is composed of twenty-one exquisite pieces of Dehua Porcelain, including pots, bowls, plates, tea cups, water cups, and so on. This set was part of the dowry when the queen of that Little Kingdom married the Small Country Emperor! Moreover, it was crafted by twenty-one top Ci Yan masters from that country, making it invaluable.
The twenty-one pieces of Dehua Porcelain form a complete set of top-tier white porcelain. Just one piece could fetch ten thousand taels of gold.
Xia Guo Jiu Zhu sensed Che Chengyun's gaze upon him and couldn't help but raise his hand slightly to show off the Dehua White Porcelain Teacup he held.
"Che Chengyun! If Jiang Han comes to claim the treasures, this is how you should respond!"
My Langya Prince's bet is won, but I won't give up the goods.
Langya Prince said nonchalantly, determined not to part with anything. After all, dragging this out as long as possible was the plan; if it took a day longer, so be it—until Jiang Han no longer wanted these treasures!
As for the Weapon and Token, while it was a long spear made of brass inlaid with gemstones, primarily for decorative purposes, it also represented generations of the Che family who had fought bravely in battle. If it could be exchanged for a large supply of provisions, there would be no issue. But giving it directly was absolutely out of the question!
" Shopkeeper Jiang, I am helping you from Langya Wangfu to claim what is owed, but they are being unreasonable!"
Three days ago, when I asked them once, they said they needed to bathe and fast before they could hand over the Weapon and Token!
Cen Ya frowned and said angrily, "But today when I asked again, Che Chengyun claimed that during his bathing and fasting period, he accidentally ate a piece of meat and now has to start over for another three days! I suspect they are deliberately stalling. Three days ago they said today; now today they say three days later! I fear that three days from now they will find another excuse to say some rule has been broken and demand another three days!"
She had never encountered such shamelessness before.
She was almost certain that in three days, she would definitely not be able to obtain the Weapon and Token. Cen Ya described Che Chengyun's demeanor when he made this statement, appearing shameless and arrogant, clearly intent on dragging things out.
Yan Dong couldn't help but furrow his brows and said, "I also want to demand the other five treasures." In response, Che Chengyun stated that the five treasures were located in various branch families and that someone needed to be sent to contact them. Afterward, it would take at least two months for them to be transported back, with the back-and-forth communication.
Two months? Piao Xue Zhu was furious upon hearing this. She approached Jiang Han and said, " Shopkeeper Jiang, if it comes to this, they can easily find an excuse midway to claim that the items were lost! In reality, they might have hidden the treasures and then claim they need to find something else as compensation. However, that 'something else' could also be indefinitely delayed; they simply do not intend to give anything."
As Your Highness's companion, Su Qianxue had seen many court officials use tricks, so she was well aware of the methods employed by Langya Wangfu. " Shopkeeper Jiang, I will go find Elder Sister and have her take charge of this matter!"
Even if it concerns the Weapon and Token, since Langya Prince chose to gamble with them and has now lost, there is no reason for him not to hand them over. Piao Xue Zhu spoke earnestly, genuinely wanting to help Jiang Han.
Jiang Han appeared languid and smiled, saying, "With such tactics, Langya Prince can easily come up with an excuse to brush this off! We need some different strategies. Cen Ya, Yan Dong, Piao Xue, listen to me; we should do this! At least the Weapon and Token will be in my hands within three days."
He laid out his plan clearly, and the three women sprang into action. The next day, rumors spread throughout the capital that Langya Wangfu was in trouble.
At Hui Xin Ju, Che Chengyun saw his subordinates rushing in anxiously. Immediately, he frowned and asked, "What’s going on? Why are you all in such a panic? Have some decorum!"
"Your Highness," one subordinate said after swallowing hard with urgency in his voice, "the entire capital is saying our Wangfu is finished! Even the children on the streets are singing songs about it."
The content of the songs claimed that Langya Wangfu was short on money and desperate to sell the Weapon and Token. It went on to say that all the money from selling them had been lost by the Heir in gambling, and now they were trying to reclaim the Weapon and Token!
There are many mysterious individuals, advising numerous families not to have any contact with us from the Langya Wangfu, as our people might rob them!
With a loud crash, the item in Che Chengyun's hand, Ci Yan, fell to the ground and shattered into pieces.
He stared at the Duke in utter disbelief. When did this become a gambling den? How could he have lost the Weapon and Token in a bet?
This is a rumor, an outrageous rumor! Has the Five Cities Military Command and Jingzhao Prefect not intervened?
They have, but they cannot control it; the entire capital is buzzing with it! Right now, outside our Hui Xin Ju, people are discussing it!
I didn’t gamble! I would never pawn the Weapon and Token that my family has fought for over three generations! Which shop would dare accept such weapons?
Che Chengyun was utterly shocked, looking like a wronged woman, completely bewildered.
It wasn’t just one subordinate who rushed in; three more followed closely behind.
The subordinates reported: Your Highness, our partner merchants are worried that we won’t pay them and are demanding advance payment before delivering their goods!
Isn’t it supposed to be monthly settlement?
Che Chengyun exclaimed in alarm: We run a pastry business; we pay once a month!
Your Highness, rumors are rampant in the capital, claiming that you are addicted to gambling, one of the subordinates said with a stiff expression.
I didn’t gamble! Che Chengyun was almost at a loss for words in his defense.
The subordinate sighed: We all know that you don’t gamble and that no one will accept the Weapon and Token, but those families don’t know that.
They believe every whisper and are convinced that Your Highness has indeed gambled. The merchants behind them are all major officials!
Once they caught wind of this news, they ordered us to settle payments immediately before delivering goods.
Just then, the Old Steward entered with a gloomy expression: Your Highness, some Jiang Jiang and personal guards under our Wangfu want to receive their military pay in advance because they fear you might lose your fortune gambling and won’t have money left to pay them.
Old Steward, I didn’t gamble!
Heir, who dislikes gambling establishments.
Che Chengyun grasped Old Steward’s arm in terror, struggling to explain.
The Old Steward sighed and nodded, but the Soldiers have already begun to stir up trouble!
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