Manager Sung nodded his head. "Good. Be thankful that I am so merciful to not drop the price after so many of your insults."
Minister smiled in an ingratiating manner. "Yes, yes. Manager Sung is merciful. Manager Sung is kind. I hope you will treat my daughter well..."
Manager Sung waved his hand at a male servant wearing a yellow robe standing near the door and he left. The servant returned shortly after holding a money bag atop a tray. Manager Sung pointed at Shen Chaing with his chin and the servant walked over, presenting the tray in front of him.
"2,000 taels. Count them. I don't want anyone slandering my Lavender Palace, saying we cheated them."
"Of course not. Of course you wouldn't do such an immoral thing. Who would dare to slander Lavender Palace..." Shen Chiang tried to suck up to Manager Sung.
"Stop saying so much nonsense. Just count it!"
