Tang Dynasty: To win Yang Guifei, they asked Emperor Xuanzong to die.

Meanwhile, inside the Prince Shou's residence, Li Mao and his trusted confidants gathered together.

"Your Highness, is that really the case? This is all money we've worked so hard to earn!"

As the confidant spoke, he glanced with some heartache at the several boxes in front of him that were packed full.

Seeing his trusted aide's pained expression, Li Mao kicked him in annoyance.

"I have my reasons for doing this."

"Load everything onto the carts, don't leave anything behind. I'm going to the palace to see my father."

The trusted aide, who had been kicked, did not hesitate any longer and quickly loaded all the boxes onto the carriage as Li Mao had instructed.

Thus, Li Mao quickly arrived at Xingqing Palace with the money.

……

Li Longji sat upright on the dragon throne, preparing to give Gao Chen a few instructions.

But suddenly a report came from outside the hall.

"Your Majesty, Prince Shou requests an audience!"

This sudden news left Li Longji somewhat bewildered.

What a coincidence!

He had just heard Gao Chen talk about Li Mao when this kid came to see him.

Li Longji waved his hand.

"Yes, it's approved."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Before long, Li Mao arrived before Li Longji with several strongmen carrying several boxes full of money.

After standing still, Li Mao bowed and knelt down on the ground.

"My son, I pay my respects to my father."

Looking at Li Mao kneeling before him, Li Longji pretended to know nothing and asked in a deep voice, "What is it?"

Faced with Li Longji's question, Li Mao took a deep breath.

He then put on a pained expression and looked at Li Longji with sincere eyes.

“Father, some time ago I entered the palace and found that many palaces in the palace were in disrepair.”

"It must be because the national treasury is tight. As a prince, I should share the burden for my father."

At this point, Li Mao changed the subject.

"It just so happens that I have recently made some money through my business dealings. I am willing to offer eighty percent of my earnings to Father Emperor, hoping to contribute my modest efforts to repairing the palace and relieving the country's worries!"

"Furthermore, Father Emperor, you no longer need to have the Imperial Household Department give me a monthly allowance. It will be enough for me to keep one-tenth of it. As for the remaining one-tenth, I would like to use Father Emperor's name to subsidize my mother's family. I hope Father Emperor will grant me permission."

Both Li Longji and Gao Chen, who was serving him, were stunned by these words.

They didn't hear wrong, did they?

Are there really people this stupid in this world?!

He earns money but doesn't spend it himself; he gives 90% to others and keeps only 10% for himself.

That's just plain stupid!

Gao Chen stood there stunned, unable to recover for a long time.

But I must say, this Prince Shou does have quite a few tricks up his sleeve.

In just a few days, they've earned so much money...

Looking at Li Longji sitting on the dragon throne, after a moment of distraction, he was overjoyed.

He had long wanted to renovate Xingqing Palace, but major construction projects required the consent of all civil and military officials, which is why he did not carry out the renovations.

Unexpectedly, Li Mao offered to pay for the repair of the palace!

They even want to allocate 10% of the proceeds to subsidize Consort Wu Hui's lineage...

Thinking about this, Li Longji hesitated.

But then I thought, it's only 10%, not much.

Let's just give the subsidy!

This further proves that the young man acted this way simply out of filial piety.

Although he was very happy inside, Li Longji still maintained a cold and indifferent expression.

"Yes, Shibalang is very thoughtful."

Li Mao frowned at his father's lukewarm response.

My father, the emperor, must be very happy, but he still remains wary of me.

It seems that it will take some time before I can gain my father's trust.

Li Mao cursed under his breath a few times, then kowtowed again.

"Father, I have decided that from now on, I will give 80% of all the profits I make from business to you."

"Your Majesty, I only wish to do my utmost to relieve your worries and troubles!"

Upon hearing this, Li Longji was slightly moved, and his usually stern expression softened a little.

However, he still tried his best to maintain his composure, looking directly at Li Mao while waving his hand in a calm and unhurried manner.

"Yeah, that's right."

Seeing that his father, the emperor, was finally moved, Li Mao secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

That shameless old man finally relented.

I can finally move on to the next step!

Seizing the opportunity, Li Mao did not hesitate for a moment and then kowtowed: "Father, I have a request, and I hope that you will agree."

Li Longji frowned imperceptibly upon hearing this.

They're young after all, and they can't keep their composure.

Offering concessions to curry favor reveals ulterior motives.

"Tell me, what's the matter?"

"When I was managing the business, I felt overwhelmed and therefore wished to ask Your Majesty to grant permission for Wu Xin, the Chancellor of the Imperial Academy, and Wu Zhong, the Secretary of the Imperial Secretariat, to help me with the management!"

Upon hearing this, Li Longji remained calm, staring at Li Mao without uttering a word, his eyes narrowed.

Wu Xin, the Chancellor of the Imperial Academy, and Wu Zhong, the Secretary of the Imperial Secretariat?

Aren't these two the brothers of Consort Wu Hui?

This kid actually wants his two uncles to help him manage his business. Could it be that he wants to use this opportunity to connect with his relatives?

But ever since Consort Wu Hui passed away, the brothers Wu Xin and Wu Zhong have been very well-behaved, and their positions as Chancellor of the Imperial Academy and Director of the Imperial Secretariat are not particularly important...

Should I just agree to his request?

Li Longji scrutinized Li Mao with a slightly suspicious look, carefully considering his options.

Feeling Li Longji's gaze, Li Mao pressed his head to the ground, his heart pounding faster and faster.

"Offering such terms to win over two insignificant officials, surely this shameless old man won't object?"

While Li Mao waited anxiously, Li Longji weighed the pros and cons in his mind.

The positions of Grand Master of the Imperial Academy and Director of the Imperial Secretariat are not important, and besides, 80% of the profits belong to me.

I will agree to this matter for now and secretly see what Shibalang is planning.

Li Longji then waved his hand.

"I'm sure."

As the words fell, Li Mao secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Great, it's done!

"Your son kowtows to thank Your Majesty!"

"Father, then I shall take my leave."

"Ah."

After receiving Li Longji's permission, Li Mao respectfully withdrew.

Leaving Xingqing Palace and getting into the carriage, Li Zhan could no longer contain his secret joy, and a smile appeared on his lips.

My cheap father is really generous!

He originally thought he could only get help from one uncle at most, but to his surprise, his father sent both of his uncles over.

"My good father!"

"You've really done me a great favor..."