Chapter 290 Zhao Yingluo sets a trap
The moment Wen Boyuan saw the middle-aged man's hand about to touch the banknote, his body moved subconsciously, but he saw His Highness wave his hand and stop him with his eyes.
Although he was dissatisfied in his heart, he could only retreat angrily and stand aside to watch with cold eyes.
The middle-aged man only saw the white silver notes in his eyes, as if he saw the white money flowing into his pocket continuously.
With a smile on his face, he carefully put away the banknotes as if he were holding a rare treasure. The look on his face seemed to have seen the glory and wealth he would have in the rest of his life.
He led Zhao Yingluo out of the room on the second floor with the utmost respect, and walked along the narrow and steep stairs towards the brighter third floor.
Every step was taken carefully, as if for fear of offending the God of Wealth.
The atmosphere on the third floor is completely different from that on the first and second floors.
The decoration here is more luxurious and the lights are brightly lit, reflecting the shiny faces of Zhang Ruzhou and other officials.
"In this year's list of Jinshi, I think Mr. Li can be ranked higher." Zhang Ruzhou stroked his long beard and said slowly, his tone full of unquestionable authority.
"But Mr. Li's talent and learning..." The other official seemed to be hesitant, but before he could finish his words, he was glared back by Zhang Ruzhou with a sharp look.
"Talent and learning can be cultivated. The important thing is that he knows how to reciprocate." Zhang Ruzhou interrupted him, his tone revealing greed and cunning, "We must take this opportunity to make a fortune."
At this moment, there was a gentle knock on the door, and a middle-aged man led Zhao Yingluo in.
Zhang Ruzhou raised his head and looked at the young master in front of him with his sharp eyes.
I saw Zhao Yingluo dressed luxuriously, with an extraordinary temperament, and an innate nobility and arrogance between her brows. This kind of temperament made Zhang Ruzhou feel a little familiar, but he couldn't remember where he had seen it.
"This husband looks familiar." He frowned and thought, but did not get any results.
Seeing this, the middle-aged man quickly whispered a few words in Zhang Ruzhou's ear.
His words were full of flattery and flattery, as if he was giving Zhang Ruzhou a big gift.
Zhang Ruzhou's eyes suddenly lit up when he heard this, and the greed on his face became more and more obvious.
He looked Zhao Yingluo up and down, as if looking at a piece of fat meat waiting to be slaughtered.
"Since Mr. Lang is not short of silver, where do you want to be ranked as a Jinshi?" he asked with a smile, his tone full of temptation and teasing.
Zhao Yingluo looked at Zhang Ruzhou's greedy face and sneered in her heart.
These corrupt officials openly sell their official positions and use the imperial examination as a tool to make money. It is really shameful.
However, she showed no emotion on the surface and said calmly: "I want to be number one."
"Oh, I'm so sorry, Mr. Lang. The number one scholar must be selected by Her Royal Highness herself. I can't make the decision."
Zhang Ruzhou shook his head in embarrassment and said, "But I can find a way for other positions except the top ten."
Zhao Yingluo cursed in her heart when she heard this, but kept a smile on her face and said: "Then let's get the eleventh place." "It's easy to talk about." Zhang Ruzhou stretched out a finger, "The price for being the eleventh Jinshi is not low. . One hundred thousand taels of silver cannot be spared.”
Wen Boyuan stood aside and listened clearly. He clenched his fists in anger and trembled all over. He wished he could rush forward and beat up these corrupt officials immediately.
But he was stopped by Zhao Yingluo's stern look, and he could only stand aside holding back his anger.
"Okay, one hundred thousand taels is one hundred thousand taels." There was no hesitation in Zhao Yingluo's tone, as if this one hundred thousand taels of silver was just a drop in the bucket to her.
She knew that only by going deep into the tiger's den could she wipe out these worms, and all she needed to do was continue to play her role and wait for the opportunity.
Zhang Ruzhou looked at Zhao Yingluo's unhesitating look, and the fire of greed in his heart grew stronger.
He seemed to have seen the white money flowing into his pocket, and a proud smile appeared on his face.
He didn't expect that this young man who looked like a kid from a rich family would be so generous with his actions. God help me!
However, he didn't know that he was falling into a well-designed trap step by step.
Zhao Yingluo looked at Zhang Ruzhou's proud smile and sneered secretly in her heart. It is so sad that these corrupt officials are willing to sell their souls and dignity for money!
She knew that half of the purpose of her trip had been achieved, and the next step was to wait for the moment after the court meeting to catch all these corrupt officials.
At this time, Zhang Ruzhou was completely immersed in the fantasy of the huge wealth he was about to obtain. He seemed to have seen his future glory and wealth.
He didn't know that this generous "rich young man" was actually the princess who was visiting privately incognito, and he didn't know that his behavior had been completely exposed to the princess's sight.
"Lang Jun is really happy!" Zhang Ruzhou said with a smile, the greed on his face becoming more and more obvious, "In that case, we have made an agreement. As long as Lang Jun delivers the silver tomorrow, I will immediately arrange it for Lang Jun Jinshi ranking."
Zhao Yingluo smiled slightly and said to Zhang Ruzhou: "Mr. Zhang, the money will be delivered on time tomorrow. Please take the trouble to arrange it." Her tone was indifferent but with unquestionable firmness.
Zhang Ruzhou smiled with a smile on his face and nodded repeatedly: "Don't worry, Mr. Lang, as long as the money is in place, everything will be easy to discuss."
Afterwards, Zhao Yingluo left Chunfang Garden with Wen Boyuan.
After Zhao Yingluo left, one of the officials suddenly frowned. He looked at Zhang Ruzhou suspiciously and said hesitantly: "Master Zhang, do you feel that the gentleman just now seems to be a little bit like Princess Zhao Yingluo?" picture?"
When Zhang Ruzhou heard this, he was stunned for a moment, then laughed loudly: "Hahaha, you are dazzled! Her Royal Highness is a woman, and the man just now was obviously a handsome gentleman, how could he be a princess?"
When Zhang Ruzhou said this, the official touched his nose in embarrassment and said with a self-deprecating smile: "Maybe I have been too tired recently, and I am indeed a little dazzled."
However, Zhang Ruzhou felt an inexplicable uneasiness in his heart.
Although he was not qualified to go to court to discuss affairs, he had met Her Royal Highness several times. Recalling that the appearance and behavior of the gentleman just now were indeed somewhat similar to Her Royal Highness.
However, he quickly shook his head and shook this ridiculous idea out of his mind. How could Her Majesty the Princess go on patrol incognito and come to a place like this?
After leaving the gate of Chunfang Garden, Zhao Yingluo took a deep breath of fresh air, as if she wanted to spit out all the filthy air. Wen Boyuan followed closely beside her and asked in a low voice: "Your Highness, what should we do next?"
A cunning light flashed in Zhao Yingluo's eyes, "Don't worry, we have more important things to do."
