Race to the
Throne
Chapter 19: Hunt
Something about the idea of Hao Jiazhi (50 million one)-
You may think that why these people or merchants sign the contract with him when they can pay it by themselves and they won't have to pay interest of 10% from their profit
After all, the whole city earns a lot
No doubt, they can pay this money from their own pockets and have no tension about the interest of 10% for one whole year
But here is the thing,
The human mind doesn't think that much when it comes to free stuff
And because these merchants don't pay the taxes properly (which rich person pay tax properly?) they didn't want to show their money
They wanted it to be hidden and when Hao Jiazhi came and told them that he will pay for the renovation cost, they all agreed as they won't have to show their money to those officials and they can keep it safe from taxes
So, they decided to stick with Hao Jiazhi's offer and only take money that is needed to pay interest to Hao Jiazhi from their stash
Giving 10% to Hao Jiazhi wasn't a big deal as they still have a lot of money left in reserve.
This helped Hao Jiazhi in making a good image in the heart of all merchant and also, this good image will help Hao Jiazhi gain a full monopoly over the market of this whole city (Huangyi) in the future
After all, Hao Jiazhi is one hell of a greedy man who just doesn't get satisfied
Present time-
One more time Hao Jiazhi is right now at the mansion of his mother and enjoying his birthday party
But this time he has a 2 special guest, one is his father and the other one is Lu Long
"I hope that you won't be a disgrace for our family anymore" HaoZhenya said in a cold tone and then gave his gift, which is a very shiny sword, to Hao Jiazhi
His tone clearly showed that he hates Hao Jiazhi but because he has a special guest from another kingdom, he can't just leave the party for no reason
The emperor is in his golden Hanfu dress and golden robe. As for his age, He is around '50s or maybe lower
Let's not talk about him
Finally Lu Long makes his appearance at the party in his well-designed white dress with his attendants and guards
"It is an honor to be in your birthday party, Prince Hao Jiazhi" Lu Long said as he greeted (you know old Chinese greeting)
"No, it's my honor to have such a big guest on my birthday," Hao Jiazhi said as he greeted Prince Lu Ling and also took the gift he gave him
It was a dress, well-designed dress by Lu Long
At the side of Hao Jiazhi is Han Yachun, this time he brought her here as there was no room in his house (in Huangyi city) as is it under construction
So he will be staying here for a month or 2 months' time
The moment Han Yachun saw Lu Long's face; she gave a confused look as if she knows him
Flashback-
When Hao Jiazhi was throwing people into the flames, Lu Long saw this whole scene
But what Lu Long didn't saw was Han Yachun, who was just a few meters away from him as she also came behind Hao Jiazhi
Han Yachun clearly saw the face of Lu Long as the flames of burning woods were enough to light the whole night
Or it was enough to make Han Yachun see his face
Present time-
Party ended and everyone returned back to their home
Hao Jiazhi went inside his room with Han Yachun as she wanted to say something
Han Yachun, with his experience with Hao Jiazhi so far, clearly knows that Hao Jiazhi really hates those who betray him
He is a ruthless being that should not be messed with, thus she didn't want to be on his bad side. So she told him everything
"OOooooo… So that's the reason why he is taking so much interest in me, huh?" Hao Jiazhi said as he took the gift of Lu Long out (dress) and spread it on the bed
'Trying to be smart in front of your father huh?' Hao Jiazhi said in his mind as he gave an evil smile
"You did well by telling me this before I find out real things…" Hao Jiazhi praised Han Yanchun
Han Yachun accepted those praise with a smile and then left the place
"She still needs some practice," Hao Jiazhi said as he saw her leaving his room
Hao Jiazhi was about to jump on his luxurious bed but someone knocked on the door
"Who is it?" Hao Jiazhi asked
"Queen, Song Xia is calling you my lord" A maid replied
Hao Jiazhi told the maid to leave as he will be coming behind and then bid his farewell to his bed
Song Xia's room-
Song Xia is sitting on her sofa while taking a sip of a wine
"You called me mother?" Hao Jiazhi asked as he enters the room
"Yes, come and sit here" Song Xia said as he pointed at the space beside her on the sofa
Hao Jiazhi didn't mind it and sat beside his mother and asked for the reason to call him
And then she told that for a long time she had been pushing away all the events that had happened so far, where he (Hao Jiazhi) as royal blood should have participated but didn't, till now
Now that he is fully 18 years old and stepped into 19th of his age, he now has to participate in competitions like martial arts, sword fights, literature, and various other events
Especially, the upcoming annual Hunting Event
Hao Jiazhi asked the reason to participate in these events and her mother told him that all these events are to evaluate the upcoming emperor of this kingdom
An emperor should be the role model for his civilians and he should excel in every field
Thus, these events are like merit points. The more he earns it, the more his chances are to be chosen for the final test for becoming emperor
And the moment Hao Jiazhi comes to know that this would help him in earning points to become an emperor, he happily agreed
"So, when should I begin my hunt Mother?" Hao Jiazhi asked with a smile
Song Xia also gave a smile as she never thought that there will come a day when her son will finally step into these events and finally take his step towards the throne
"Just after this month, the annual hunting festival will begin" Song Xia said to her son
. . .
To be continued-