Chapter 17 (1/2)
Chapter 17
Lin Shan’s first reaction on confiscating items in someone’s home was based off of another Stephen Chow movie she had seen previously. In the “Royal Tramp”, the characters went to confiscate items in someone’s residence. To her, it was one of the most vivid part of the movie.
Thus, Lin Shan was extremely excited.
Trying to pa.s.s the Civil Service exam was like trying to cross a single-log bridge with thousands of men and horses. It was so crowded that her remains couldn’t be found. Now that she has transported through time and became the Prince Consort, she has been given the great task to confiscate someone’s home. That is definitely a much better job compared to a government job. It’s at least state level!! Even if she couldn’t get any profit from it, she could still be in the spotlight for a bit.
On the second day after the imperial edict was made, Lin Shan made her way to the Wu residence. By the time she had arrived, the whole residence had already been surrounded by soldiers. Aside from Wu Liang Zhi, who was in prison, everyone else in the household were kneeling in the lobby while waiting for their fate to be set.
The Crown Prince hasn’t arrived yet. Hence, no one dared to make a move. They decided to give Lin Shan the authority. Once the Prince Consort makes the command, confiscation will begin.
At this moment, Lin Shan was sighing at the luxurious Wu residence. It looked even more magnificent compared to the Palace. The moment she walked in, everything was dazzling gold. Even the hand rail was gold! It’s as if he was afraid people wouldn’t know he was rich. This was like a pirated copy of the newly rich!
Why would he make the house like this? Anyone who comes in would know you’re a corrupted official! He truly has no IQ!
Lin Shan was at a loss for words. Suddenly, her eyes caught onto the antique shelf in the living room. She quickly scanned her eyes over the entire shelf. Her eyes shone brightly when she caught sight of a golden ru yi*. Out of everything here, that was the most convenient and easy to carry item!
“Da ren**, what do you want us to do with the family members?”
The subordinate interrupted Lin Shan’s thoughts and brought her back to reality. Lin Shan reluctantly looks away from the golden ru yi and realizes that there were a bunch of people on their knees waiting in the lobby. The group consisted of the old, the weak, the women, and the children. All of them looked terrified.
Lin Shan has never been in this situation before. She didn’t know what to do: “What did the imperial edict say?”
“The imperial edict only indicated the fate of Wu Liang Zhi. It didn’t say anything about the rest.”
What? The King didn’t do his whole job. She has to deal with all these other people? Even their daily lives? What they eat and drink? That is so annoying! She thought about it and waved her hand: “Since the King didn’t say, then just let them go. Let them go where they want to go.”
The subordinate was shocked and hesitated for a moment. Then, he carefully worded his words: “Are you sure, da ren? These are the family members of a corrupted official. If we let them go so easily, perhaps the common people will be angry….”
“Ohh.” Lin Shan shook her head as she mumbled to herself, “You’re right. It’s probably not a good idea if we just let them go…”
“Your subordinate is untalented. Please guide us with your wisdom, da ren….”
“Okay. Then secretly let them go. Use the back door. Don’t let people see. Oh, and also give each person a silver tael as a dismissal fee. No more than that, do you understand?”
The poor subordinate was startled. It took me awhile before he was able to react. He trembled and stuttered: “Da ren is wise. Your subordinate shall do as you say.”
Just like that, the family members were free. Usually, under these circ.u.mstances, they would have been forever banished as slaves. Now, not only were they free, they were given a silver tael each. From history, I’m afraid our Lin Shan is the first who has ever done something like this.
After this incident, the news will spread to the common people. However, instead of anger, the people will be praising Song Luo for his righteousness and generosity. People will begin spreading his great virtue and Song Luo will gain even more female fans.
Of course, this will occur later on. Right now, Lin Shan’s eyes only had room for the golden ru yi. The family members have been sent away and the rest of her subordinates were busy confiscating items.
While no one was looking, Lin Shan secretly approached the antique shelf as she stared around her surroundings.
The coast was clear! Just like a sinner, she grabbed onto the handle of the golden ru yi.
So heavy! It’s real gold!!
At that moment, a stern voice caused Lin Shan to almost drop the ru yi: “What are you doing?”
Lin Shan was alarmed that she had been caught. She quickly placed the golden ru yi back onto the shelf as she turned around and tried to smile: “Nothing..just looking…..”