Doted By The Regent King-Chapter 487: All the Gambling Money Goes to Her

"Miss," Yuan Ye ushered Wufu, who had been waiting at the door, inside.

As she walked in, a strong smell of alcohol assaulted their noses. Ah Jiu frowned, "Have you fallen into a vat of liquor?" she asked incredulously. You’ve drunk quite a bit.

Upon hearing this, Yuan Ye excused himself to give a few instructions.

Wufu said with a giggle, "It’s nothing, the liquor they served me during the banquet was plum wine, so sweet."

Ah Jiu looked towards Xiao Li.

With hands clasped, Xiao Li stood upright and said, "The president of the business association is very considerate. He only served Miss fruit wines, but today Miss became the center of attention, and after making the acquaintance of several merchants, got carried away in the conversation and had a few extra drinks."

Wufu sat down, her eyes twinkling as she playfully teased Xiao Li. "Xiao Li, are you trying to become my spokesperson? The way you speak, it’s as if you’ve been tasked by your master to keep an eye on me."

Xiao Li’s heart skipped a beat, and he hurriedly said, "Miss, this servant wouldn’t dare."

"Hehe, I know you wouldn’t dare, because your master didn’t give such an order," Wufu glanced at Ah Jiu.

At that moment, Yuan Ye came in with Hongyu, who was carrying a tray with bowls and spoons and something else.

Wufu’s attention was captured, and she craned her neck to see.

"It’s honeyed pear juice. Have a little to remove the alcoholic scent," Ah Jiu explained to her.

"Ninth Master really knows how to take care of someone," Wufu remarked.

Those words...

Ah Jiu gave her a sidelong glance, but the corners of her eyebrows were tinged with a hint of a smile.

Poor Xiao Hongyu, who hadn’t been by Wufu’s side today but had stayed with Ah Jiu, was taught to be so tense and cautious. Fortunately, she had some achievements, and, catching the look from Ah Jiu, she quickly scooped up the honeyed pear juice to serve Wufu.

Wufu drank the pear juice that alleviated the drunkenness and then used a warm handkerchief to soothe her face, letting out a long sigh of relief.

By this time, Ah Jiu had already handed over a small box.

"What’s this?" Wufu asked as she took the box and opened it to find a receipt and a small seal made of yellow jade etched with her name.

Wufu looked at him with surprise.

"I paid the full ten thousand taels for the bidding of Peach Blossom Spring. After deducting the commissions for the brokers and the business association, as well as the various taxes paid to the Government Office, a total of one hundred and seventy thousand taels remain. It’s all been deposited in Huitong Money Exchange. Here’s the receipt and the seal," Ah Jiu explained. "Additionally, the nearly ten thousand taels you gave me before, I’ve donated three thousand taels of silver in your name to the city’s charity bureau, and rewarded each of the guards who came with me this time with one hundred taels each. The rest is in this box, for your everyday expenses."

Wufu’s mouth fell open, "Wait a moment, you’re not saying you’re giving me all the winnings from Peach Blossom Spring?"

"All for you!" Ah Jiu said with a smile. "It was indeed your own silver that won the bet."

"But we agreed to collaborate," Wufu frowned. "Now that we’ve earned a profit, it’s only fair to split it in half."

"Oh? If we were to split it in half, that would be nearly one hundred thousand taels," Ah Jiu teased.

Wufu snorted and replied, "A gentleman seeks wealth in a proper way. We agreed to work together, and if we’ve won, it’s natural to divide it evenly. Don’t worry, I’m not someone who goes back on her word."

"I believe you," Ah Jiu said, his eyes filled with laughter. "But as you said, a gentleman seeks wealth in a proper way, and what’s yours is yours. As for me..."

He took another small box and opened it, revealing a piece of Peach Blossom Spring fabric quietly lying on a red silk cloth, which under the light, shimmered with a lucent glow.

"Didn’t I still win this piece of Peach Blossom Spring?" Ah Jiu smiled. "Having it is more than enough for me."