Chunxi Palace.
Lian Ye entered the room carrying a money chest, excitedly saying, "Your Highness, it's only been a few days, and already people outside have paid respects with so many silver notes!"
Shen Yunxi dismissed the palace maids, and the master and servant leaned over a carved table to count the money together.
"Altogether, 180,000 taels of patterned silver..." After counting, Lian Ye took out a thin roster, "This list records all those who have paid respects to Your Highness. Among them, 30 people are vying for the position of County Magistrate, each paying a deposit of 2,000 taels. Twelve people are vying for the position of Prefectural Governor, each paying a deposit of 10,000 taels. Many others are asking for news, hoping to buy titles from us."
