The Soldier King Becomes a Useless Little Girl

Chapter 333 - 332: An Unreasonable Request

"Outrageous!"

After seeing off several uncles and cousins, Chu Tianyi erupted in great fury in the main hall.

"There’s no need for you to be angry, second brother. In this family division, both of us have gained advantages."

Chu Zhaonan sat down leisurely and took a symbolic sip of tea.

Xin Lin’s performance today was truly an eye-opener.

This made Chu Zhaonan reconsider his assessment of his niece.

But after all, children will be children; they only know how to take advantage of the obvious benefits. The truly valuable things in Chu Mansion are not just the bottles and jars.

"Those shops, even if we keep them, are just money-losing ventures. It’s fine if she took them."

Neither he nor Chu Zhaonan spoke up.

The two brothers tacitly understood that in Chu Mansion, there were only two things of utmost value. One was the favor of Emperor Longteng, which would persist as long as Chu Beiqing remained.

The other was Chu Beiqing’s "Mystical Medicine Book", which had been missing since Chu Beiqing lost his wits.

Chu Zhaonan left, and Chu Tianyi summoned several Protectors.

"Send some men to handle the Imperial Gifts..."

Chu Tianyi whispered a few words, and the Protectors obeyed the command, hurrying out.

"Thinking of competing with me? Even your father couldn’t outwit me back in the day, let alone you, a mere girl. This time, I am going to see your head fall to the ground."

Imperial Gifts cannot be sold, nor can they be mishandled.

Xin Lin took away many Imperial Gifts, and it seemed she had won the face. In reality, she was sending herself and Chu Beiqing on a path to doom.

Chu Tianyi was truly pleased with himself, but it wasn’t long before the Protector rushed back.

"Second Master, it’s impossible to make a move."

The Protector looked distressed.

"Useless! A fool and a girl, how could they not be easy targets?"

Chu Tianyi scolded.

"Second Master, she has moved all the Imperial Gifts to Purple Cloud Alchemy Hall."

The defenses at Purple Cloud Alchemy Hall were incredibly tight; not a fly could get in, let alone anything else.

Outside the Purple Cloud Alchemy Hall, Ma Jingtian was shouting orders.

"Be careful, all of these are Imperial Gifts, any damage and heads will roll."

After leaving Chu Mansion, Xin Lin proposed to pawn these Imperial Gifts.

"Imperial Gifts cannot be sold, nor are they easy to keep safe. My father and I currently have no stable home, and these Imperial Gifts are a burden to us. I am willing to pawn them to Purple Cloud Alchemy Hall for just ten percent of their value, and within a year, I surely will redeem them. If, after a year, I’m unable to redeem them, then consider these Imperial Gifts as forfeited."

A man without guilt, often incurs guilt by carrying jade. Xin Lin couldn’t understand this reality any clearer.

The two brothers from Chu Mansion would certainly not let things rest easily. Xin Lin pondered over and over again, concluding that leaving them with Purple Cloud Alchemy Hall was the best option.

"The pawn is acceptable, but I have one request."

Jiang Qing, being a businessman, quickly realized the profitability of this deal.

The items bestowed by Emperor Longteng to Chu Beiqing were of immense value. Should Xin Lin fail to redeem them on time, Purple Cloud Alchemy Hall would make a fortune.

At least in Jiang Qing’s view, considering the current situation from the division of the family assets, Chu Beiqing and his daughter still faced a myriad of problems. The likelihood of them being able to redeem the gifts within a year was exceedingly small.

Xin Lin may be clever and cunning as a child, but ultimately she’s new to Purple Cloud City and not very familiar with the affairs of the city or Chu Mansion. The fields, houses, and shops allocated to Chu Beiqing might seem ample in number, but as for the quality...