I really became a king.

Chapter 534 A Difficult Job
An Daohui had been extremely troubled by his nephew.
Especially after the scene at the roadside tea stall, he had already made the decision to send the other party back to his hometown. Even if he would be lonely and helpless when he was old, he could not keep him by his side.

However, when the two went to Kongtong Mountain to apologize, their prince did not take it too seriously. He even chatted with them about family matters for a while. In the end, he assigned the other party to do work for him.

Since his own prince had already spoken, An Daohui could only accept it, but he was somewhat frightened in his heart.

It's not that he doubted his prince's intention. He had no worries about this because he knew very well that his prince was not the kind of person who would play shady tricks on his own people. He always did things upright and would not use such petty tricks.

An Daohui was worried about his nephew. Given the nephew's personality, he was afraid that he would not be able to do this job at all.

He had secretly made up his mind to observe for a period of time. If he found any bad signs, he would immediately send his nephew back to his hometown.

Even the worst-case scenario was prepared. If they found that the other party had any bad intentions towards Prince Yi's Mansion, they would immediately clear out the door.

We must not let the An family suffer a catastrophic disaster because of one person.

After observing for a period of time, An Daohui discovered that his nephew had really changed.

Although he still has some cynical and unruly qualities, he has restrained his temper. His previous bad habits have disappeared. He is also extra careful in doing his job and is a bit smart.

The most important thing is that he has no resentment towards Prince Yi's Mansion.

An Daohui felt greatly relieved, thinking that the severed finger was worth it, and secretly felt grateful that the An family had a successor.

As long as the other party works diligently for his prince and has the foundation laid by An Jia in Prince Yi's Mansion, the An family will surely be ranked among the nobles in the future.

At this time, when he heard his nephew mention the bounty, he asked.

Even Duo Luo next to him looked at An Jucai expectantly. He and An Daohui had been troubled by this issue for several days and had not found a solution.

An Jucai glanced at his uncle and Duo Luo, and explained: "The so-called bounty order is very simple. It is to offer a treasure in the name of Prince Yi's Mansion. Anyone who can hand in the treasure will be directly rewarded with ten thousand acres of fertile land."

Duo Luo and An Daohui looked at each other in bewilderment. This method was a bit simple and crude, but it was still a solution.

As if thinking of something, Duo Luo hesitated and said, "Although the Liu family was a wealthy family before, they were only wealthy. Now they are down and out. How can they have any treasures?"

An Jucai blinked and said, "The bounty order is just a cover. They don't need to really hand over a treasure..."

What he meant was that as long as it was something handed over by the Liu family, it would be fine. As to whether it was a treasure or not, it was not up to them to decide.

An Daohui was stunned for a moment, and asked uncertainly: "Isn't this a bit like trying to cover up one's own faults?"

Although Duo Luo didn't say anything, his expression showed that he felt that doing this was really a bit "self-deceiving"...

An Jucai looked at the two of them, feeling somewhat conflicted. Finally, he gritted his teeth and said, "As long as the prince's orders can be fulfilled, it won't be considered as covering one's ears and stealing the bell!"

Duo Luo and An Daohui looked at each other. It was indeed true, but they still couldn't get over the hurdle in their hearts.

No matter what, they are also important figures in Prince Yi's Mansion. Why do they feel like playing house with children?

"Besides, we are certain that what the Liu family handed over is the treasure that Prince Yi's palace urgently needs. The fake will become real. As long as the news is not leaked, no one will know about it. Naturally, it is not like covering one's ears and stealing the bell."

After hearing what An Jucai said, the two chief stewards pondered the meaning of the phrase "covering one's ears and stealing the bell" in their hearts. Hey, it's really like that!
As long as no one else knows about this, it wouldn't be considered as covering one's ears and stealing the bell, but rather "perfect"!
The two looked at each other, and Duo Luo whispered: "Brother An, how about this?" An Daohui nodded and replied: "Then let's do it!"

But the tone and expression of both of them seemed a little guilty.

The two have lived for most of their lives and are now in high positions. When did they ever beg for gifts from others in such a humiliating way? But there is nothing they can do because this is the intention of their own prince.

An Jucai smiled bitterly in his heart. It was ten thousand acres of fertile land, and it was at the foot of Mount Kongtong. It was endorsed by Prince Yi's Palace himself. It would be a lie to say that he was not envious.

You know, even the princes of the eight secular dynasties, except for very few, would not have so much land in their hands, at most a few thousand acres.

Now that they had decided to do this, the three of them began to discuss the specific details.

"What kind of treasure should be used as a bounty? It can't be of too low a grade, otherwise it would be embarrassing." Duo Luo said uncertainly.

"It can't be too high, otherwise the Liu family really can't afford it..." An Daohui frowned.

At this time, An Jucai was a little undecided, and carefully suggested: "Why don't we ask someone to find out what the Liu family has?"

"I think it's okay!" Duo Luo agreed.

"Yes, I'll arrange for someone to find out..." An Daohui said hurriedly, then he remembered something, sat down again, and looked at his nephew An Jucai:

"This matter should not be entrusted to others. If the news leaks out, it will damage the reputation of Prince Yi's Mansion. It is better for you to go in person."

An Jucai was a little dumbfounded. He could give advice, but to inquire about things, he had to go and find out in person. He had never done this personally before.

However, seeing the two chief stewards' eyes wide open, he could only respond and walk out, leaving Duo Luo and An Daohui alone, drinking tea happily and chatting about family matters.

An Jucai used to be a spoiled brat who had to ask his subordinates to do everything for him and he just sat back and enjoyed the results.

So I was nervous all the way, but it turned out to be surprisingly smooth.

As soon as he walked near Liu's house, he easily got the "information" he wanted, because Liu Guangqiu was so ostentatious.

Although he has changed his previous bad habits, he cannot change his habit of conceit and boasting.

People in the three surrounding alleys, even six-year-old children, know that the Liu family has a very beautiful stone, colorful just like the one painted on it. It is said that they picked it up by the river when they were very young.

All of this was boasted by Liu Guangqiu himself. His neighbors didn't take it seriously, thinking it was just a pretty stone.

However, An Jucai felt like he had found a treasure. After confirming again and again that the Liu family did have a piece of this stone, he went back excitedly to report.

"What's the reason for offering a reward for this stone?" An Daohui still felt a little guilty. A piece of beautiful stone could be exchanged for thousands of acres of fertile land. This was indeed a bit embarrassing.

"Yes, no matter how beautiful it is, it is just a piece of stone. How can it be worth ten thousand acres of fertile land..." Duo Luo was also a little embarrassed.

An Jucai suddenly thought of something and clapped his hands, "It's worth it! It must be worth it! Ten thousand acres of good farmland is not enough, it must be worth tens of thousands of acres!"

(End of this chapter)