The most romantic little emperor

Qin Hao was curious when he heard that Lu Yuanshan was not dragged into the water by Su Zhengfang. He asked with interest: "Oh? Why? Su Zhengfang was able to win over so many officials from the Ministry of Revenue, why did you refuse?"

"Aren't you interested in the money?"

Lu Yuanshan shook his head and said, "Your Highness, it's not that I'm not interested in money, but a gentleman has his own way and his own way. I don't care about the evil deeds of parasites like Su Zhengfang who embezzled the money from the national treasury, and I look down on their actions."

When the other three heard what Lu Yuanshan said, they deeply agreed and nodded quickly. It could be said that Lu Yuanshan expressed their thoughts.

"As the saying goes, a gentleman loves money but gets it in a proper way."

Lu Yuanshan continued: "So, I only like the money I earn with my own ability, that's all."

"Also, I am a descendant of the Fanyang Lu family. Although I am not a direct descendant of the Lu family, I have never had to worry about food and drink since I was a child. The money in my family is enough for my whole family to eat for several lifetimes."

"So, I did not become an official for money, but because I had made a wish to become an official since I was a child, and in order to display my talents and ambitions, I chose to become an official."

Qin Hao clapped his hands and praised: "Lord Lu loves being an official more than money. Your loyalty is commendable. Don't worry! I will make use of you."

Seeing that Qin Hao was in a good mood at the moment, Shi Minghan joked, "Your Highness, Lord Lu doesn't like money but prefers being an official. I don't like money either!"

Qin Hao teased, "My dear Shi, it's only been a few days and you've had enough of playing at the auction house. Is it because the treatment at the auction house is not high? Or are the beauties at the auction house not enthusiastic enough towards you?"

The others also looked at him with a mocking expression.

Shi Minghan's face turned red when Qin Hao teased him, but he had been in a high position for a long time, so how could he not know that the prince was trying to ease the atmosphere.

So, he laughed and said, "Your Highness, you are joking. The treatment at the auction house is indeed good. The people inside are very polite to me, the beauties are also very enthusiastic."

"But I am old, and I can only watch so many beauties. Even if I want to marry a few of them, I am powerless and cannot do anything. So, you let me stay there, isn't this torturing me?"

When everyone heard this, they all burst into laughter. Even Old Feng, who was usually serious, couldn't help laughing.

After hearing this, Ah Yue's face turned red and she felt shy. She cursed Mr. Shi in her heart for being disrespectful to his age and daring to say anything. Didn't he know there was a woman here?

Qin Hao stopped laughing and asked, "Master Shi, how is it going? Have you arranged everything at the auction house?"

Shi Minghan knew that the prince had a hidden meaning behind his question.

So, he quickly replied, "Your Highness, the auction house has been settled. I have found two more suitable candidates for you to be responsible for staff training. I believe they can definitely manage it better than I can and ensure that our number one auction house in the capital will move to a higher level."

Afterwards, he gave Qin Hao a detailed report on the current situation of the auction house.

When Lu Yuanshan heard that the number one auction house in Beijing was owned by Qin Hao, he was immediately shocked.

In the past two days, the reputation of the capital's number one auction house has spread among the capital's upper circles.

He heard from others that on the first night of the opening of the first auction house in the capital, ten treasures were auctioned off, earning more than 20 million taels of silver, which shocked the entire upper class circle. Zhu Yongkang, the second son of Duke Zhu, who was in charge of the auction, became a new elite in the capital's business circle.

No one could have imagined that such a grand move could be done by the prince.

Lu Yuanshan shouted in his heart, he made a profit, a really fucking huge profit. If Xie An hadn't repeatedly persuaded him to be loyal to His Highness, he would have missed this great opportunity.

So, he looked at Xie An with eyes full of gratitude, and thought to himself that when he returned, he would give him two beauties to express his gratitude.

When he looked at Qin Hao, his eyes revealed fanaticism, and he swore in his heart to serve the prince well.

Qin Hao nodded as he listened, and asked about some details from time to time. Shi Minghan answered fluently. It can be seen that he was really dedicated and must have put in a lot of energy, otherwise he would not have arranged the auction house in such an orderly manner so quickly.

After listening to Shi Minghan's report, Qin Hao was very satisfied and said happily: "Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Shi. Now there is something that needs your help, but it is not to ask you to return to the court to serve as an official. It is my personal matter. I wonder if you are willing to help?"

Shi Minghan smiled and said, "Your Highness, I am not obsessed with power. I just want to do something more meaningful. Now I am happy to be able to help you solve your problems. If you have anything to ask, just tell me. I will do my best until my death."

"Master Shi is very conscious! In this case, I think this matter must be handled by you."

Qin Hao was overjoyed and said, "My father has granted marriage to Duke Zhu's daughter Zhu Qiqi, the granddaughter of Chen Qinghai from the Chen family in Beijing, Qian Duoduo, and Elder Feng's daughter Feng Qingyue. He will announce it at the morning court tomorrow. Three days later, I will hold the wedding at the Crown Prince's Mansion."

"As the former Minister of Rites, you are the most suitable person to do this. What do you think?"

When Shi Minghan heard that Qin Hao was getting married, and even Chen Qinghai's granddaughter had become a marriage partner, and that his own eldest granddaughter was not bad looking either, and maybe the prince would like her, he thought this was a good opportunity, and he immediately made up his mind.

"Your Highness, I have accepted this matter. I promise to personally take care of it and make your wedding a grand occasion."

Shi Minghan happily agreed, but then he chuckled and said, "However, this old minister has something to ask for your help, and I hope you can agree to it."

"Tell me what you want. As long as I can do it, I will definitely help you!"

Qin Hao didn't know what he wanted, and he didn't dare to make any promises. It would be embarrassing if he couldn't help.

"Your Highness, you will surely be able to do what this old minister asks of you."

Shi Minghan patted his chest, smiled slyly, and said, "My eldest granddaughter is called Shi Mengyao, she is 29 years old. I am not bragging, but my granddaughter is very graceful and elegant, gentle and kind, dignified and virtuous, and well-educated. She can compose poems and songs easily, and is proficient in everything from playing the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. What do you think?"

It turned out that this old man was looking for a husband for his granddaughter, but how did he find himself? Qin Hao was puzzled, but it was a good thing to have a beautiful woman to accompany him. Qin Hao's idea about this matter has always been to accept all offers, the more the better.

When Xie An, Feng Huaiyu and Lu Yuanshan heard that Shi Minghan, this old man, actually had such a plan, they were surprised.

The three of them immediately became uneasy, secretly cursing him as an old fox, but they were also very happy, wondering if there was a girl of the right age in the family who could be worthy of the prince.