Chapter 422 - 421: The Situation is Very Serious
"Two thousand taels of silver?" Marquis Zhongyong’s reaction to the figure and the matter was identical to that of Duke An, "Hasn’t the work already been completed? Why would His Highness Prince Yu pay you so much silver for a project that is already in its final stages?"
Ye Xinyan almost audibly complained about their reactions. Why did they all respond in the same way?
Did they think operating the railway carriage was simple? What did they think the two thousand taels of silver were for? Was that supposed to be the price for selling herself? Was her worth merely two thousand taels of silver? Ridiculous!
"Two thousand taels is not a small sum; with monthly salary in silver, it’s enough for a lifetime. His Highness Prince Yu is no fool; why would he give away so much silver for nothing? Running the railway carriage isn’t easy, and I didn’t ask for more than what was owed. This is the most conscientious price possible," Ye Xinyan said irritably.
Yin Xiaocheng laughed lightly, probably because he was a military general. Although Ye Xinyan had been quite a headache in the past, he didn’t dislike her. The fact that Ye Xinyan, as a girl, was tough and unyielding was an important reason why he didn’t dislike her. Although she often acted rashly and thoughtlessly, it also showed that she was straightforward and wouldn’t engage in underhanded dealings.
Yin Xiaocheng smiled and said, "We are just concerned about you. We’re afraid you might waste a great deal of effort in vain, failing to achieve success and even damaging your reputation as a capable chief steward. Look at you, getting upset. I just said you’ve become sensible, but it seems your temper hasn’t diminished much, has it?"
Ye Xinyan replied with a sullen tone, "This attitude, these comments from you and my grandfather... the insinuated message is a bit much, isn’t it? Forget it. In the end, my grandfather said that as long as I think it’s feasible, he won’t stop me."
Ye Xinyan looked at Marquis Zhongyong and his son with a somewhat challenging gaze. Duke An’s generosity was just so vast, so understanding. The two of you can judge for yourselves.