Chapter 466 - To Live in the Lap of Luxury (1/2)

The little lass’s fists weren’t very strong—they felt more like an itch when they hit Zhu Junyang. It was as though he was possessed, grinning like a fool as he stood there unmovingly, letting her hit him. Linglong watched them interact so naturally and suddenly, she felt that her young miss and Royal Prince Yang were probably made for each other. One had a cold temperament, but extremely pampered her young miss; the other was a long way off the image of a ‘virtuous wife and good mother’ in people’s hearts, but Royal Prince Yang especially liked this type.

Although Royal Prince Yang enjoyed ‘flirting’ with his little lass, Lady Fang’s ‘eyes and ears’ were still around them. No matter how much disregard he had for the views of others, he still could not completely ignore his future mother-in-law’s opinions. Marriage was decided by the parents, wouldn’t he get himself unnecessary bumps in his plan to marry his wife if his mother-in-law decided to work against him?

He caught the little lass’s fists in his hands and lightly gripped them, unwilling to let her go. Zhu Junyang lowered his head to look at her reddened face, gently saying, “Where were we? You said you want to open a new shop? Have you picked an address? Do you need my help?”

Yu Xiaocao rolled her eyes at him for seizing the chance to take advantage of her, but she really did not take him for a stranger, so she uncourteously said, “I’d like a large residence, five-sectioned, if possible, and it should have several little courtyards inside. The surroundings should be more elegant, suitable for the standing of the madams and misses of the capital and up to their aesthetic standards. You’re the overlord of the capital, just help me keep an eye out!”

“Why do you need to buy a property? I already own several properties that are quite good in both the east and west parts of the city, I’ll bring you there on another day to have a look. If you like it, I’ll just give it to you! Just take it as an early betrothal gift!” He couldn’t keep the grin from his face whenever he imagined that this little lass would be marked as his in just three years.

Yu Xiaocao glared at this handsome man who had a rare, silly expression on his face and grumbled, “I don’t want you to give it to me! This young lady has money, can I not even purchase a property? Not to mention, what kind of a relationship do we have that I can accept such a grand gift from you? What would those chatterbox madams outside say? They’d say that the newly-appointed Official Yu is a seductress, bewitching Royal Prince Yang at such a young age…”

“It is more dangerous to restrict the people’s freedom of speech than to block a river. You're a crass man with thick skin. You'll be just fine, but I'm a just pure, delicate girl; I must avoid them!” Yu Xiaocao wasn’t agreeing to marry Zhu Junyang because of his assets. Moreover, although her own assets weren't as bountiful as Prince Jing's, the fortune that she had collected these past years was not to be underestimated. Did she still need to covet the properties of others?

Linglong nodded in her heart when she heard this. ‘Eldest Young Miss has really been enlightened. At the very least, she knew to maintain her distance. The madam's efforts were not a waste.’

”Alright, you're right. I've been careless in my considerations.” ‘First rule of the Code of Conduct for the Pursuit of a Wife: The wife is right no matter what she says. You have to agree with her even if she's wrong!’ Royal Prince Yang nodded and, at the same time, thought about how to legally transfer his best property to under her name.

Yu Xiaocao's eyes flickered and then she continued, ”Additionally, I have another profitable deal and I want you to come with me. Do you want to collaborate with me?”

”Of course I'll go with you!” ‘Second rule of the Code of Conduct for the Pursuit of a Wife: Follow every order of the wife.’ Moreover, if the little lass said it was a profitable deal, then it definitely will be a profitable deal! He would be stupid if he chose to not profit when the opportunity arose! Royal Prince Yang hurriedly said, ”Is there anything you need me to do? Just say it!”

”I'm planning to open up a flower tea workshop at the start of spring and I'd like to use the empty land at the foothill of your farmstead. I'd also like to plant some flowers, grass and seeds on the small hill, and I'll need you to help me watch over it, too! At that time, we'll equally split the profit of the workshop.” Xiaocao planned to make quality flower tea, so to share half of the profits in such a short time, her heart burned as though someone had dug out a piece of it.

Zhu Junyang didn't know whether to laugh or cry as he noticed the little lass's expression. She was the one who decided the profit-sharing; he didn't push for it at all, so why did she look like she was being bullied? ‘Third rule of the Code of Conduct for the Pursuit of a Wife: Everything should be done to the wife's liking, and the husband should unwaveringly side with her!’

”Half the profit is too much considering the fact that I'm only sponsoring some empty land. I can't take advantage of you like this. What about this, whatever help you need with the workshop, just tell me, I'll help you build it. At the same time, make a list of all the flowers and seeds that you need, I'll definitely get all of them for you as long as they can be found within our Ming Dynasty. And even if they can't, I'll look for ways to get them to you! Twenty percent of the profits of the workshop is enough for me.” Just as Zhu Junyang finished his last sentence, he saw that the little lass was grinning from ear to ear.

In his heart, he couldn't help but shake his head, 'Who do you take after, to be so avaricious? Don’t you realize that even if you gave me your money now, all of it would still belong to you in the future? At most, I’d only be safeguarding it for you for a few years…’

Yu Xiaocao was quite satisfied with Royal Prince Yang’s ‘tact’, and in her state of happiness, she lost all sense of measure, heavily patting Zhu Junyang’s chest a few times while she smiled, “Rest assured, if you follow this lady, I’ll make sure you live in the lap of luxury!”

At the side, Linglong held her face in her hands, ‘Oh, my mistress! What is Royal Prince Yang’s status? Ever since he was born, he’s led a comfortable life, whyever would he need to follow you? ...that’s not right, when Royal Prince Yang was born, chilis had not yet been brought to our country, so it’d be a little difficult for him if he wanted to eat something spicy…’

Zhu Junyang, however, held in his laughter, lowering his head to look at the soft, warm, little hand that was rampaging on his chest, close to his left breast. He chuckled, “Very well, I’ll be waiting to live well under Official Yu!”