Fake Eunuch: Discovering the Emperor is a Woman!-Chapter 123 Coming to Make Trouble

Upon hearing the words, Lin Yi immediately frowned, and at the same time put down the writing brush in his hand, and looked up at Lu Feng who ran in from outside:

"What happened, making such a fuss?"

After rushing in, Lu Feng took a few heavy breaths before he finally spoke:

"My lord, many stewards from the officials’ households are here, they’re all here to question why we’ve recalled the craftsmen."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yi finally relaxed his brows and couldn’t help but corner his lips upward, even letting out a few words:

"Hehe, what perfect timing. Bring them all here."

It took about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea before the already departed Lu Feng once again walked in with a few fiercely imposing fellows.

All these individuals shared one trait, that they were very fat.

This also indicated that their daily meals were certainly not lacking.

After all, in this era of scarce food, it is quite rare to be so fat.

"Are you the person in charge here?

Are you the newly appointed Minister of Ministry of Industry?

Do you know who my master is?

Who gave you the authority to recall our mansion’s craftsmen?

Who granted you this power?"

One of the old men, dressed in brocade and splendid garments, immediately glared with his eyebrows upon seeing Lin Yi.

Then, without waiting for Lin Yi to speak, he launched into a series of questions.

This made the smile at the corner of Lin Yi’s mouth even more charming. Those who knew him knew that he was setting a trap.

"Hehe, your timing is impeccable; I was just about to seek you out.

Come, announce your affiliations. I want to see how much Silver Tael you all owe to my Ministry of Industry."

Rather than being angry at their arrival, Lin Yi was quite delighted. After all, these were his personal God of Wealth. The entirety of the Ministry of Industry’s earnings depended on them.

Upon hearing Lin Yi’s words, these fellows were all stunned, and then looked at Lin Yi, puzzled. The old man spoke irritably:

"We owe you Silver Tael? Are you mistaken? When did we ever owe you money?"

To their surprise, Lin Yi proceeded to pull out a stack of bamboo scrolls from under the table, then turned his gaze to the old man who spoke:

"Old man, start by announcing your household. To which residence do you belong? Just who is your lord?"

Seeing this situation, the old man’s temper also flared up.

In this Capital City, there were truly few who dared to disrespect their lord.

Even if this new Minister of Ministry of Industry was in front of their family’s master, he was nothing at all.

Thus, the old man immediately rolled up his sleeves and arrogantly declared:

"Listen well, my master is the current Minister of Revenue, Liu Fu, Liu Da Ren!

Today, by recalling all the craftsmen, you have delayed the renovation of our Master Liu’s residence. Can you afford this oversight? Now hurry up and send those craftsmen back to my residence!"

Upon hearing these words, Lin Yi couldn’t help but sneer.

He had thought the other party had a great background, but it turned out to be just the steward of the newly appointed Minister of Revenue, Liu Fu.

He really didn’t know how a mere steward of a Minister of Revenue dared to speak to him like this. No matter what, even if he was currently acting in charge of the Ministry of Industry, he was still on par with that master of his.

Moreover, he was deeply favored and appointed by the Emperor himself. On this point alone, could Liu Fu compare to him?

Of course, if put in another way, perhaps Liu Fu didn’t really hold him in high regard.

After all, Liu Fu was a man of the Fourth Prince, while he himself was just a person of a weak Emperor.

"Hehe, I really don’t know who gave you the courage to speak to me like this.

You go back and tell that Liu Fu, if he wishes to continue the renovations, then pay up all the money.

Oh right, this is the previous bill you owe.

Before paying the Silver Tael, make sure to settle all the overdue amounts."

As he spoke, he casually tossed a scroll to the old man.

The old man instinctively caught it in his arms and upon opening it, he was so angry he nearly rolled his eyes.

It listed in detail the human and material resources used for the renovation of their mansion over such a long period.

Moreover, it claimed each worker was a top craftsman from the great You Country, hence each craftsman’s daily wages were at least one Silver Tael.

This time, the steward jumped up like a cat with its tail stepped on and pointed at Lin Yi’s nose:

"You! You! You’re just robbing us!

It has always been free to repair and maintain public buildings!

We have already honored you by choosing your services, and now, you even have the gall to charge us, you’re dreaming during the daylight.

I can tell you right here, no money! And the work must go on!

Otherwise, you’ll face consequences."

Not just the old man, but the surrounding crowd also began to echo his words, and in the face of these voices, Lin Yi simply waved his hand nonchalantly and calmly said:

"Hehe, very well, since you won’t pay, then I’ll make it clear to you, you won’t get anyone!

Let your construction project sit there. Whenever you come to your senses and bring the Silver Tael, we can resume the work!

Show them out!"

At Lin Yi’s command, the soldiers he had brought with him immediately stepped forward to herd these people out.

This immediately enraged everyone, each of them pointed angrily at Lin Yi’s nose:

"Do you realize the consequences of what you’re doing? You can’t afford to offend our lord."

"Kid, you’re in trouble now. Our lord is backed by the Nineteenth Prince!

I advise you to obediently send the craftsmen back, otherwise, I guarantee you won’t last a week as the Minister of Ministry of Industry."

Faced with the clamor of the crowd, Lin Yi didn’t bother with them at all.

He just continued to lower his head and revise documents with his writing brush.

Meanwhile, the soldiers each handed a round scroll to the stewards.

These scrolls recorded the funds they owed.

Having been ushered to the door, the few looked at each other and eventually all set their sights on the steward Liu Fu.

"Liu steward, what should we do now?"

... End of Chapter ...