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How has your experience been?
It doesn't compare to the Golden Mansion of the Zhao Family.
Indeed, the Golden Mansion is built too exquisitely. Some in the Court even suggested leaving the Golden Mansion as it is; it could be considered a spectacle.
When the Xuande Emperor heard this, he was genuinely tempted for a moment.
However, the people from the Ministry of Revenue were the first to object. How could such a large sum of wealth just sit there for others to admire without any return? Moreover, such an eye-catching Golden Mansion would surely attract thieves. Would they have to deploy a large force to guard it day and night?
This made the Xuande Emperor abandon the idea. Nevertheless, on the eve of the Golden Mansion's demolition, he spent several hours wandering around the estate.
Xiaoxiao, those sent by Shanxia Village to serve the deities are mining deep in the mountains.
Isn't that something we already knew?
But do you know how miserable they are?
Hmm.
Then why didn't you expose this sooner?
Li Cu sighed, "I'm not a saint."
Li Cu muttered in response; they had been poisoned into silence and deafness, leaving only their eyes to work. Their hands and feet were always shackled, and beatings and starvation were common. When the villagers of Shanxia Village learned the truth, they cried—some out of pity for their relatives, while others mourned the loss of their monthly five taels of silver.
You know this too?
Human nature is like that.
Sigh, I never expected that after visiting Shanxia Village, my greatest disdain wouldn't be for the Zhao Family but for those villagers still hoping for a better life. They all know that so-called deities are fake yet still sneak out at night to worship them, yearning for the past.
They bring their relatives back but don't take care of them properly. With the imperial troops still present, they can't openly express their disdain and treat them with indifference instead, unaware that this is what truly pierces the heart.
Qi Xiaomian has some heart; once specialists confirm the gold mine in the mountains, he will summon these people back and arrange better food and lodging for them—though they will receive slightly less than before since they won't get that five taels of silver meant for their relatives.
Some villagers caused a ruckus, and Qi Xiaomian killed a few on the spot to quell them.
After Li Cu and Sang Qingxiao shared their observations from Shanxia Village, Li Cu handed her a wooden plaque that Qi Xiaomian asked him to give her.
Sang Qingxiao lazily accepted it; upon seeing what was inside, she instantly perked up—gold?!
Once Li Cu let her enjoy her excitement, he explained, "Qi Xiaomian said that you should take credit for discovering the gold mine, but your contributions cannot be known to outsiders. So, he sent you some gold as a reward."
That's quite a bit of gold!
All of this was secretly mined by him, with the hamsters doing the stealing and others refining it for him. Time was tight, so they only managed to refine this much. He also asked me to tell you that when he returns, he'll bring back even more gold.
Sang Qingxiao thought for a moment, squinting as he said, "I think he just wants to keep some gold for himself. Giving me some is just a side benefit."
Li Cu wagged his tail and replied, "I've been watching closely all along. It's half for you and half for him."
That sounds about right.
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