Doted By The Regent King
Chapter 466: The Grand Event Begins

Chapter 466: Chapter 466: The Grand Event Begins

Liu Sheng and his sister’s deeds of sale were quickly processed, and Ah Jiu made it clear that he would be the one to teach them, with Wufu following him, though the monthly money and such would naturally still come from Wufu.

Thus, Wufu had bought two people, but they weren’t available for use yet and still needed to be supported with money, which seemed like a loss no matter how one looked at it. Yet she didn’t know that what seemed like a loss now would turn out to be a great gain in the future.

Liu Sheng and his sister kowtowed to Wufu to acknowledge their master and were then sent away.

And just like that, the interlude passed.

Upon returning to the inn, Wufu sent her handicrafts over to Ah Jiu, purportedly because he had more people on his side and there was no need to guard against sneak attacks from others.

Although this measure might seem a bit overcautious, since she had openly slapped the faces of the mean-spirited, but some people are meticulous about every little detail. Who knew what kind of underhand tactics those people might employ against her, so it was still best to err on the side of caution.

Ah Jiu didn’t say much. He just let the items be, going along with her wishes.

However, Hoo Die watched with wonder, curious about what had happened during his absence. When had these two become so casual with each other?

...

On the sixth day of the twelfth lunar month, as the year-end approached, a grand event began in the prefectural city. The traders’ association was packed with famous jade merchants from all over who were there for the jade stone gambling.

There were those who brought raw stones and those who came to participate in the gamble. With one cut, their fortunes could be made or broken, whether they would become dirt poor or fabulously wealthy all depended on individual skill.

Although Wufu was a participant, she was also an advisor for the Hundred Treasures Silver Building. With the jade gambling being one of their interests, the Silver Building was naturally involved, and she had to go along to provide her opinion.

Ah Jiu, having nothing else to do, also went to the traders’ association and found a private room to observe. In his room, there was an expert serving him—prepared by the merchant house to help guests place bids and run errands. Moreover, these experts had undergone professional training and had a certain insight into jade.

In the private room, besides tea and snacks, the experts had abacuses ready, prepared to be of service at any time.

"My master is just here for the excitement; he may not necessarily join the gambling. You’re free to go elsewhere. Otherwise, you might not earn much commission," Xiao Li said cheerfully to the expert.

The expert replied, "Whether to participate or not is at the whim of the venerable gentlemen. I’ll wait here nonetheless. Even if there’s no commission, it doesn’t matter, our merchants’ association will still provide my wage."

Xiao Li laughed and, taking advantage of the time before the event started, struck up a conversation, asking about insider information and little-known facts. The expert named Zhong Zhi had indeed received professional training and was very forthcoming with his knowledge.

Ah Jiu sat in the private room leisurely sipping tea, his eyes scanning the traders’ association. When his gaze fell on a private room in the northwest corner, his expression hardened.

"Yuan Ye."

"Milord."

"Northwest corner."

Yuan Ye glanced over casually and then looked back, whispering, "Milord, it’s definitely Crown Prince Li of Marquis Changbo."

Ah Jiu said coldly, "Marquis Changbo has been defending the border for decades. Shouldn’t Crown Prince Li also be with his father on duty there? What is his purpose appearing here now?" It was a bold move for a general to leave his post without orders, the Li Family had quite the audacity.

"Milord?"

"Go investigate!" Ah Jiu’s voice was as cold as ice.

Yuan Ye immediately left and beckoned someone over, rapidly issuing orders.

Meanwhile, Ah Jiu’s chilly gaze swept over Crown Prince Li, noticing where his attention focused, and couldn’t help but look in that direction, frowning once more.

The Second Young Master of Prefect Li, did the two share some kind of connection?

Suppressing the anger in his heart, he diverted his gaze, and when it landed on the girl downstairs, his facial expression softened somewhat.