Chapter 530: Chapter 530: Setting the Scene Chapter 530: Chapter 530: Setting the Scene “This is General Zhi’s private matter. How could I possibly know?” The Eldest Prince lightly laughed, setting his teacup on the table. He fixed his gaze on him and said.
It seemed that no matter how much he charged for his advice, others were still coming to him for consultation. Did they expect him to take charge of the financial affairs of Zhi Residence too?
“I just wanted to remind Grand General Zhi, Miss Lin is not someone short of money.”
The corner of Zhi Lingyang’s mouth twitched. The implication being, the prospect of resolving everything by just handing over some silver was no longer feasible.
After chatting for a while longer, Zhi Lingyang left the Princess’ Mansion with Jin An’an. As soon as he left, a bodyguard standing next to the Eldest Prince approached him.
“Your Highness, won’t such a bold request to General Zhi harm your reputation if it spreads? Besides, how much money could a military officer like General Zhi have?”
The Eldest Prince cast him a dismissive glance.
Had Zhi Lingyang been a civilian official, he wouldn’t have made such a remark. Civilian officials might not have any money to spare, but military officers were another story.
“After so many years on the battlefield, how many victories has he achieved, and is it really true that all the silver he collected over the years was handed over to the national treasury?”
Only those who spouted such nonsense would believe their own words. In any case, he didn’t believe it; who wouldn’t save a little something for themselves? If everyone was seriously amassing wealth for the treasury and tightening their own belts, they’d all be fools.
His father, the Emperor, was also turning a blind eye. As long as things looked good on the surface, that was enough.
The bodyguard silently fiddled with his nose, saying nothing.
He wouldn’t believe such a conversation either. Everyone wanted to reserve a little leeway for themselves, himself included, let alone the Grand General who held such great power.
“You may leave. I am going to visit my aunt.”
The Eldest Prince no longer paid attention to him and directly went to the courtyard to find the Elder Princess.
When he arrived in the courtyard, however, he saw only the Elder Princess but not Lin Caisang, which somewhat disappointed him.
“Aunt, did Miss Lin leave?”
The Elder Princess nodded her head.
“Aunt is waiting for you, come and sit.”
“What is your command, aunt?” The Eldest Prince sat down next to the Elder Princess.
“Tomorrow morning, wait outside the Zhi Residence until Miss Lin arrives and enter the Zhi Residence with her. Although Miss Lin possesses the Death Exemption Token, that object is, after all, an inanimate thing and doesn’t mean anything to some people. There needs to be a powerful person to keep things in order.”
The Elder Princess said to the Eldest Prince.
“Although Zhi Lingyang is generally agreeable, his little wife knows her way around. If something really happens, having you there can not only keep people in check but also serve as a witness for Miss Lin.”
“Yes, aunt, I understand.” The Eldest Prince listened to her advice, recognizing its wisdom, and nodded directly.
Early the next morning, outside the Zhi Residence.
Zhi Lingyang went out early in the morning to wait, but he saw someone already waiting, who had arrived earlier than him.
“When did that carriage arrive?” He pulled a guard over and asked.
He saw the Eldest Prince’s close bodyguard, who was now sitting on a carriage, his eyes closed. He wasn’t sure if the man was asleep or pretending to be. Had he really come here before dawn? How conscientious of him.
“General, the Eldest Prince’s carriage arrived at the crack of dawn and had been waiting outside our residence since.”