This represents an income of over ten thousand taels, and with the reputation established tonight, it would be a daily influx of gold.
Now with this mess, he even has to compensate for the renovation costs.
Eunuch Hou had a keen eye and, noticing Li Yunqing's expression, tentatively said:
"Your Highness, we could actually seek compensation from the Prime Minister's Mansion."
The Third Prince's heartache grew as he spoke:
"Compensation my ass! Xu Changtian could drag his feet for a year and a half even when he has no justification, let alone now when he does. It'd be a wonder if I could wring a single coin from that old miser Hua Hong!"
"...." Eunuch Hou fell silent.
The Third Prince quickly adjusted his mindset and asked:
"Right, have you found out anything about Zhou Chen whom I asked you to investigate earlier?"
Upon hearing this, Eunuch Hou nodded:
"Yes, I have."
The Third Prince cracked a smile upon hearing the news: