Chapter 415 - 414: No Need for the Silver
Duke An, a man of discernment, could naturally see Ye Xinyan’s lack of enthusiasm, yet he did not plan to indulge her on such a matter. Whether it was his son or granddaughter, right or wrong, as an elder, he didn’t wish for them to become enemies.
The old man continued the topic that had been interrupted earlier, "That Railway Carriage thing, how involved exactly are you? I see it as a futile effort that exhausts the people and wastes wealth. If it’s just starting anew, I suggest you better drop it."
Duke An had already disapproved of the court’s proposal last year regarding the so-called railway transport. As a result, without reaching a firm agreement on railway transport, the uncalculated business was brought to the capital, turning it into a mess. Almost a year had passed, and there was still no sight of progress. He had not expected that his granddaughter would be involved in such a questionable affair.
Ye Xinyan first glanced at Ye Hongyang before speaking reluctantly, "How do we know if it will be a success or not without trying? Besides, I’ve already negotiated with Sixth Master, and I’ll be earning two thousand Taels of Silver from this matter. How can I go back on something that’s already been decided?"
"Two thousand Taels of Silver?" Duke An nearly knocked over the inkstone on his desk in astonishment, exclaiming, "You negotiated Silver with Prince Yu?"
"Yes, making money from work is only natural. Is this really that strange?" These ancient folks are so tiresome, turning a perfectly good deal and honest Silver into something as feared as floods and fierce beasts, complaining about avarice. They should try living without money for a day!
Ye Hongyang was on the verge of standing up and slamming the table, "Natural and right, you say? That’s His Highness Prince Yu, a royal! I knew it, you just can’t stand to see us live in peace, you’ve returned only to stir up trouble for us."
Not one to give peace of mind, Duke An waved his hand helplessly to calm Ye Hongyang down. He asked Ye Xinyan, "Two thousand Taels of Silver is a hefty sum, what can you do for Prince Yu?"