The Fulang's Modern Young Husband Chapter 388 Part 2

Nine copper coins a day in wages—if this were the capital, that would be outrageously stingy. But Hezhou was different. There, when common people found outside work, they usually got seven or eight coins a day, sometimes even six. Fang Zichen paid nine, and for heavier labor, he gave even more.

As long as the people lived well, he dared not ask for anything else.

And if Fang Zichen weren't so greedy for money, he'd never have been lured to Hezhou in the first place—and he probably wouldn't have thought to build those factories, which meant the people wouldn't have had work at all.

The Tyrannical Emperor Reborn Chapter 68

Chapter 68

No one understood Yan Yuntai's character better than Qi Junmu. In his past life, when the Western Di broke through the West Frontier, it was Yan Yuntai who led the troops to stop them.

At his age, Yan Yuntai harbored few cunning schemes and little private ambition — he wished only to guard Da Qi’s soil and the people along its borders. He was a general who served Da Qi with all his heart.

Now that the opportunity had come, Qi Junmu naturally wished to entrust the West Frontier to such a man.

The Fulang's Modern Young Husband Chapter 388 Part 1

Chapter 388

Xia Jinghong's heart leaped into his throat. He knew exactly what Fang Zichen was like, yet he clung to one last sliver of hope and asked:

"And the funds for building all those factories—where did that silver come from?"

The imperial guard shot him a nervous glance, barely daring to breathe: "It was... the silver Your Majesty originally gave Lord Fang..."

Before the guard could finish, Xia Jinghong nearly choked and passed out.

The Tyrannical Emperor Reborn Chapter 67 Part 2

Lin Xiao's implication was clear: with Chang Sheng dead, the West Frontier Army's morale was shaken, leaving them vulnerable to the Western Di. To maintain stability, the Emperor would not move against the North Frontier for the time being.

The others thought it over and found the reasoning sound. Someone muttered under their breath, "Marquis Zhenbei is truly fortunate. He got off easy this time."

Lin Xiao gave him a cold, expressionless glance, then turned and strode off.

The Fulang's Modern Young Husband Chapter 387 Part 4

Huang Bingzhong had offended the prefect’s son. After weighing it over, Huang Zheng decided to gather some gifts and drag Huang Bingzhong with him to make amends — to admit he’d offended the young master.

Though Huang Bingzhong was at fault, it at least gave them a reason to go to the prefect’s residence.

Fang Zichen called Da Li back from the yamen and had him receive the guests.

The servants took the gifts, and Da Li led the Huang father and son to the main hall, served them tea, and said the master was busy—they'd have to wait.

The Tyrannical Emperor Reborn Chapter 67 Part 1

Chapter 67 

As Ruan Jiqing had expected, the news of Chang Sheng's death in the North Frontier made Lin Xiao frown deeply.

The disappearance of the West Frontier General and his death were two entirely different matters. If he was missing, as long as no body was found, there was still a sliver of hope that he might be alive.

But dead meant truly dead.

And the secrets a dead man carried would likely never be uncovered by anyone.

The Fulang's Modern Young Husband Chapter 387 Part 3

Fang Zichen choked for a second. Caught under Zhao Ger's teasing gaze, he didn't flinch or skip a beat: "I was just blowing smoke to lighten the mood! Can't you take a joke?"

Zhao Ger laughed, then turned to serious matters. "What's your plan for the Huang family?"

"Support the Wang family," Fang Zichen said.

The Wang and Huang families didn't get along—both were in the grain trade, and as the saying goes, rivals are destined to clash.