As soon as he entered the backyard, Zheng Fan plunged into the bath before the water had even finished filling, as if time was of the essence.
Siniang had also stopped her work to hurriedly serve her lord at his bath.
"My lord, our family's resources have been greatly depleted from supporting the military campaign this time. We've practically used up all the profits we gained from Lord Jingnan's deals in the capital city last time."
Zheng Fan wiped his face with a towel and said, "We have no choice."
As long as you still bear the banner of the 'Yan people,' you must pay the price and fulfill your duty.
Thanks to Siniang's past embezzlements in the capital city and the addition of the Helian Family's treasury, Shengle City was saved from bankruptcy, even amidst such large-scale constructions. Furthermore, the treasures from Prince Fu's tomb in Chuzhou would soon be smuggled here. It was because of this 'dirty' money that their city could be maintained.
