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"What is this all about? What do you mean by 'millions of taels of gold'?"
Hearing these words, Song Qiao's expression turned peculiar. As Xu Lie's confidant, the Yunshan Old Man was well aware of the situation. The talk of millions of taels of gold was nothing but a ruse concocted by their master to lure people out to sea. But how could he dare to take it upon himself to reveal this to Wu Qianchuan?
Whether or not to inform Wu Qianchuan was something only their master could decide. Coughing lightly, he said, "In any case, Wu Qianchuan, along with Chen Jiaotou, just make sure you return safely."
As for the concerns of the others, they were merely worried about the previous Ministry of Revenue's raid on Zhao Jue's household, which yielded nothing. According to reports, the treasures were hidden overseas. Wu Qianchuan and Chen Tao finally understood the whole story; it seemed that while they were at sea, so much had transpired on land.
Even the pirates they had captured were under Zhao Jue's command and had only caused trouble because of him. No wonder so many merchant ships crossed paths with them on their return journey; everyone was after those millions of taels of gold. It was no surprise that the expressions of those boatmen were filled with suspicion.
Were they doubting that their fleet had already found the gold and claimed it for themselves? Wu Qianchuan sighed silently; this truly was an unwarranted disaster, causing him unnecessary worry and vigilance.
A thought crossed his mind: Minister of Revenue Zhao Jue! Was his entire fortune hidden overseas? Would there be a chance to search for it next time they set sail? Damn it! Those boatmen had already gone out to sea; would they find it before him?
That would be terrible! Millions of taels of gold! Did they have the fortune to enjoy it? It could only be said that there had been a complete reversal; initially, it was Wu Qianchuan who was worried and vigilant, while now he found himself filled with jealousy and suspicion towards those boatmen.
As they disembarked at the dock, it was Wu Qianchuan who became suspicious and envious, fearing that those merchant ships had already found the gold. That Zhao Jue! Truly despicable! Chen Tao didn't think so much about it.
He directly began to curse, youthful exuberance fueling his sense of justice, looking down on such court officials. "Chen Shaoxia!"
Just as he finished cursing, an excited shout suddenly came from beside Chen Tao. It sounded somewhat familiar. Turning towards the voice in surprise, Chen Tao discovered that Wei Zhuangzhu, who had once treated him lavishly with fine food and drink, was also at Xiacheng Dock!
In Chen Tao's memory, that Wei Zhuangzhu from Pearl Manor was adorned in silks and jewels, exuding wealth and grandeur.
What happened?
With a haggard face, he had lost quite a bit of weight, looking somewhat more robust but wearing coarse cloth clothes and noticeably tanned, dressed like a dockworker.
Chen Tao almost didn't recognize him! Wei, Master Wei? Chen Tao himself doubted whether he had mistaken the person. The fact that the other party could call him "Chen Shaoxia" meant he probably hadn’t made a mistake.
"Why do you look at me like that?" Master Wei's eyes were brimming with tears, almost spilling over.
If only he had known back then, he wouldn’t have stood up for Chen Tao and provoked the prince! It was too impulsive!
Chen Tao was doing just fine, thriving under the prince’s command. But him? He had been inexplicably taken by Yuan Cheng Ling, and after some explanations, was punished by the prince to work as a laborer.
It was truly unfair!
Master Wei also knew who held power in Jiangnan—Ru Xia Cheng. He didn’t dare to speak ill of Xu Lie even once and could only hope that their past friendship would allow him to ask Chen Tao for help with some kind words: "Chen Shaoxia!
Ah, it’s a long story!
Could you help me and my few disciples? Just say a few good words in front of His Highness? Please intercede for us! We truly did not mean to offend His Highness!"
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