After the engagement was called off, the senior sister of the sect took the initiative to consummate

Wouldn't this be considered killing a thousand enemies while losing eight hundred of your own?

Although he had tricked Qin Muchen, he had also lost the 10,000 high-grade spirit stones that he hadn't even had a chance to enjoy.

That's it!

My happiness is priceless!

Let's make Qin Muchen, that male green tea b*tch, cry first!

However, we need to find a way to earn spirit stones now, as we're almost starving.

"Your Highness Prince Jin, please wait!"

Just as Qin Yichen was walking and thinking, the Grand Eunuch Ye Buqun caught up with him.

Qin Yichen stopped and turned to look at Ye Buqun. "What does Steward Ye want with me?"

Ye Buqun bowed respectfully and said with a smile, "Your Highness Prince Jin, His Majesty knows that you don't have much savings and has donated 10,000 high-grade spirit stones. Therefore, he specially ordered this old servant to bring you some subsidies."

As he spoke, he took out a storage bag and handed it to Qin Yichen.

Qin Yichen's heart skipped a beat, and he thought to himself, "Huh? That cheap old man is giving me spirit stones? Is it like a weasel offering New Year's greetings to a chicken?"

However, he calmly accepted the storage bag and said softly, "Thank you for your concern, Father."

Ye Buqun smiled, leaned closer and whispered, "His Majesty has decreed that you go to the Imperial Study to discuss fundraising matters."

Qin Yichen's eyes lit up, thinking to himself that this was a rare opportunity to make money.

He put on a perfectly timed smile and said to Ye Buqun, "I'll trouble Steward Ye to lead the way."

Qin Yichen quietly opened the storage bag and found that there were five thousand high-grade spirit stones inside.

A smile crept onto his lips; now he no longer had to worry about making a living for his family.

Maybe next time we can use this to trick Qin Muchen again.

Thinking of this, he was in a great mood and followed Ye Buqun striding towards the Imperial Study.

……

Upon entering the imperial study, Qin Yichen bowed respectfully before Emperor Qin getting straight to the point.

It turns out that he intended to take advantage of this opportunity to launch a large-scale fundraising campaign to provide relief to disaster victims and replenish the national treasury.

The Qin Emperor hoped that Qin Yichen could offer some advice and strategies.

Qin Yichen was secretly delighted, but on his face he pretended to be deep in thought. After a moment, he said slowly, "Father, I think that the fundraising should not be limited to Xianyang City, but can even be expanded to other cities in the entire Qin Dynasty!"

The Qin Emperor frowned slightly, saying with some concern, "Wouldn't such actions make the court appear overly greedy? Profiting from the nation's misfortune would likely draw criticism from the world!"

"Father, you are mistaken!"

Qin Yichen argued forcefully, "The imperial court could easily raise the banner of 'when one place is in trouble, help comes from all sides,' and directly occupy the moral high ground!"

"Moreover, the target group for this fundraising is mainly concentrated among powerful families, officials at all levels, and wealthy merchants. Even if some kind-hearted ordinary people voluntarily donate, that's not a big deal. After all, these funds will ultimately be used to help disaster victims and improve people's livelihoods, which is exactly what is meant by taking from the people and using it for the people!"

After listening to Qin Yichen's words, the Qin Emperor pondered for a moment and then slowly nodded, "This plan is excellent, but we still need to carefully consider how to implement it."

Qin Yichen stepped forward and said respectfully, "Father, I believe that we should first order local governments to post notices detailing the severity of the disaster, demonstrating the court's determination to provide relief, and appealing for assistance from all sides."

"For aristocratic families, officials, and wealthy merchants, donation standards can be set according to their financial strength, and corresponding commendations can be granted. For example, those who donate a certain amount can increase the number of places for their family members in academies and martial arts schools."

The Qin Emperor stroked his beard and smiled, "This is a good idea, but I am worried that these people will outwardly comply but inwardly defy it."

Qin Yichen bowed slightly and said confidently, "Father, there is no need to worry. I propose that a special oversight group be established, led by an upright and honest minister of the court, with respected individuals selected from various regions to join. This group will be responsible for verifying the actual amount of donated materials and funds. Once any fraudulent activity is discovered, it will be severely punished. Not only will the falsified portion be recovered, but the perpetrator's family property will also be heavily confiscated, and their family's reputation will be ruined."

Emperor Qin's eyes lit up. "Hmm, very good. However, those powerful clans and families are so influential that they might secretly resist."

Qin Yichen was prepared and calmly replied, "Father, for those who respond positively, in addition to the rewards mentioned before, the court can grant them more business conveniences or special political treatment. As for those who resist, we will secretly investigate their past illegal activities and give them a warning. I believe that with a combination of kindness and severity, they will surely submit."

The Qin Emperor laughed heartily, “My son is indeed exceptionally intelligent. Implement this plan, and I believe that soon enough money and grain will be raised to provide relief to the disaster victims.”

A barely perceptible smile appeared on Qin Yichen's lips as he thought to himself, "I want more than just this."

He looked at the Qin Emperor, a sly glint in his eyes, and said, "Father, look at all the strategies I've devised for you. Even if I haven't achieved any great feats, the hard work and toil I've endured are self-evident, aren't they? So, shouldn't we..."

He paused deliberately at this point, then extended his right hand, gently pinching his thumb and forefinger together as a suggestive gesture.

The Qin Emperor was overjoyed and waved his hand, "Good! After it's done, I will reward you with ten thousand high-grade spirit stones!"

However, Qin Yichen was not satisfied upon hearing the number. He frowned and said with disdain, "Only ten thousand? That's too little!"

He paused for a moment, then continued eloquently, "Father, if this fundraising goes smoothly, the funds raised will be at least a million high-grade spirit stones!"

After saying this, he nodded confidently to the Qin Emperor, as if he had no doubt about his judgment.

"You little brat, you think you can take advantage of me?"

Emperor Qin glared at Qin Yichen, then said with a pained expression, "Fifty thousand, that's the most I can give you, fifty thousand high-grade spirit stones. No more than that. Take it or leave it!"

Qin Yichen said with a big smile, "Yes, yes, of course I want it! Even a mosquito is still meat!"

……

After receiving the imperial decree, Qin Yichen withdrew. He had not gone far from the palace when he was stopped by a young eunuch.

The young eunuch, all smiles, said softly, "Your Highness Prince Jin, please wait. Her Majesty the Empress requests your presence."

Qin Yichen was slightly surprised, but he didn't show it on his face. He nodded in agreement and then followed the little eunuch to Fengyi Palace.

Along the way, the little eunuch would occasionally turn around to look at Qin Yichen, muttering flattering words in an attempt to get closer to him.

Qin Yichen only responded politely, his mind already on the matter of the Empress summoning him.

He couldn't help but wonder to himself, "Why did the Empress suddenly summon me? Could it be because I framed Qin Muchen in court, and she wants to avenge him?"

Various thoughts kept surfacing in Qin Yichen's mind, making him feel increasingly confused and perplexed.

He shook his head, thinking to himself: Why think so much? When soldiers come, we'll meet them head-on; when water comes, we'll dam it!

Let's see what kind of trouble that blind and naive empress can cause!