Stand-in eunuch: I pamper the harem for the emperor

Chapter 35 Jintao Pavilion

Lu Dezheng was also the only one who raised objections when the Prime Minister wanted to deal with Lu Hao.

However, due to the official authority of the Prime Minister, he could only turn a blind eye in the end.

However, Lu Hao eventually scolded him to wake him up.

Therefore, he ran away on the pretext that something was wrong.

Lu Hao came out of the palace and returned to Yuxiang residence first.

"Xiao Xizi, how is the fundraising going today?"

"Reporting to my father-in-law, there are 3000 taels of gold, 110, 5000 taels of silver, and more than 30 pieces of gold and silver jewelry. The preliminary estimate is more than 100 million taels of silver."

"Besides, there are some things that I can't estimate accurately, and I don't know the exact value at all."

Xiao Xizi took out the account book and handed it to him.

Lu Hao browsed for a while and found that the richest people were actually the Empress Dowager and several noble concubines.

The new queen is slightly inferior.

The remaining Zhaoyi, Zhaorong, nobles, beauties and talented people basically don't have much money.

However, several eunuchs from the twelve inner eunuchs donated a lot of money.

Other maids, eunuchs, and guards donated so little that they were almost negligible.

Seeing that the other palm print eunuchs had donated money, Lu Hao had no choice but to take out his own small amount.

In fact, it was also given to him by the emperor and his concubine.

However, he was basically useless in the palace, so he saved it.

Even the few pieces of gold and silver jewelry given to him by Concubine Hua were donated.

Unfortunately, it is still a drop in the bucket.

More than 300 million taels of silver, still far short of 500 million.

I originally thought that with so many ministers in the empire, it would be a small matter to just donate more than 100 million taels of silver.

Unexpectedly, the Prime Minister gave him a stumbling block.

Lu Hao ordered the imperial guards to protect the donated items, got on the carriage and left the palace.

In the square, Deputy Commander Yan commanded his subordinates and was setting up a donation site overnight.

"Vice Commander Yan, leave the matters here to your subordinates and take a few people out with me."

Lu Hao stuck his head out of the window and said loudly.

"Yes!"

Deputy Commander Yan responded.

The carriage stopped for a moment, then set off again, heading along the main road of the imperial city towards the prosperous place outside.

Yandi City is divided into the imperial palace, imperial city, inner city, outer city, and small satellite cities outside the city.

Let alone the palace, it is the residence of the emperor and his concubines.

The imperial city is basically populated by court ministers and imperial officials, as well as the residences of major power agencies.

The inner city and outer city are the most economically prosperous areas.

This time, Lu Hao's goal was Jintao Pavilion in the inner city.

Jintao Pavilion specializes in jewelry, jade, pearls and agate, and is also one of the top auction houses in the empire.

After all, after raising so many precious things, they must be sold into real money.

A group of elite Imperial City Imperial Guards came surrounded by a carriage and stopped at the entrance of Jintao Pavilion.

Lu Hao, dressed in a gorgeous nobleman's attire, jumped out of the car.

The three words "Jintao Pavilion" shine with golden light.

"What a Jintao Pavilion! I hope you won't disappoint me!"

Lu Hao smiled with satisfaction.

"From now on, call me Mr. Lu, and Deputy Commander Yan will follow me in. The rest of you will stay where you are and wait for orders!"

Lu Hao turned around and ordered.

"Yes, Mr. Lu!"

Vice Commander Yan and all the officers and soldiers of the Forbidden Army responded.

Lu Hao took the first step and stepped into Jintao Pavilion.

The splendid hall was bustling with people, people coming and going, it was so lively.

Judging from the way these people dress, they are basically dignitaries and ladies from famous families.

"Welcome! This young master is very discerning. Is this your first time coming to our Jintao Pavilion?"

A beautiful maid came forward and asked with a smile.

"Yes, it's my first time here."

Lu Hao nodded slightly.

"Since it's your first time here, young master, why not let the slave family lead the way for you."

The pretty maid smiled. "Okay, I'm just wondering where to start."

Lu Hao readily agreed.

Know thyself, ever-victorious!
Since he wanted to do business with Jintao Pavilion, Lu Hao decided to find out first before making any plans.

The maid's name was Liu Li. She was beautiful, generous and well-spoken. She took Lu Hao from the first floor to the third floor.

Along the way, I introduced a lot of good things to Lu Hao.

"Mr. Lu, I've shown you so many things. I wonder if there's anything you're satisfied with?"

Liu Li asked.

"I'm satisfied, but I'm here this time to discuss business with your boss."

Lu Hao expressed his intention.

"Talk about business? I wonder if Mr. Lu can reveal a little bit about how big the business is?"

Liu Li asked.

"Big business! Big business!"

Lu Hao pursed his lips and smiled.

"To be honest, Mr. Lu, the boss is not here. I want to ask the young host's family to see if she is willing to see you?"

Liu Li said with a smile.

"Okay, then go and ask for instructions."

Lu Hao gave Deputy Commander Yan a wink.

The latter directly took out a waist card and handed it to Liu Li.

The girl took the badge and looked at it carefully, her eyes suddenly lit up, and she bowed slightly.

"You two, please wait a moment!"

That was the name of the deputy commander of the Imperial Guard. How could Liu Li, a little maid, dare to neglect it?
After a while, Liu Li returned and took the two of them to a private room in the backyard.

In a quiet and elegant room, the fragrance of tea overflows.

A beautiful woman in a red dress sat cross-legged in front of the coffee table, holding a purple and gold glazed pot and rinsing the tea set.

Slender jade hands, lush jade fingers, white, delicate, crystal clear jade skin with a touch of pink, making her even more delicate and charming.

With the gradually rising mist of water vapor, it looks like a fairy descending to earth, looking mysterious and unpredictable.

"Two distinguished guests, this is our young master!"

Liu Li introduced.

"Hahaha... I didn't expect that Shaodongji was actually a beautiful woman. Are we being rude?"

Lu Hao walked in happily.

"My little girl, Xia Wei, I have met the distinguished guests. You two are welcome. Please take a seat."

Xia Wei said calmly, with no intention of getting up to greet him.

Lu Hao was not surprised and walked in slowly, but Vice Commander Yan stood at the door.

"I heard that Mr. Lu has business to discuss. I wonder what the business is?"

Xia Wei asked while pouring him tea.

"I heard that Jintao Pavilion's auction house is one of the best in Yandi City. I have a batch of jewelry and jades, and the jade agate is about to be auctioned."

Lu Hao said calmly.

A batch?How much does that cost?

It would be nice to have a few of such a precious thing.

It seems that this young master is a wealthy benefactor!
"Mr. Lu, Jintao Pavilion is doing business, and it is a law-abiding business. If the origin of something is unknown, I will not accompany you, little lady!"

Xia Wei stated the first principle.

"Don't worry about this, things are absolutely clean!"

Lu Hao said, taking out a list and handing it to the beauty.

Xia Wei took it and took a closer look, and was stunned.

"Master Lu, you really have so many..."

Xia Wei felt her mouth dry for a while.

"Of course! Can such a thing be faked?"

Lu Hao smiled.

Xia Wei is also the daughter of a wealthy family, so she is well-informed.

However, this is indeed the first time I have seen so many jewelry, jades, and jade agates.

Rich is uncle!

Xia Wei, who was still a little arrogant at first, is now much more well-behaved.

(End of this chapter)