Top Grade Immortal Emperor in the Flower City-Chapter 552 - 562: The Big Tycoon
Ye Ling, holding Wang Ningmei's hand, moved unobstructed and finally reached the end of the road.
At the end of the road, a huge Eastern garden-style estate appeared before them, with high-tiled buildings and tall pagoda trees, the majestic vermilion gates concealing the wondrous scenery inside.
"It seems that Prince Jin, to us, is quite generous, even coming out to personally greet us."
Ye Ling gave a slight smile, and Wang Ningmei was taken aback, not quite recovering her senses when the gate had already opened.
One by one, the palace maids dressed in the deep quarters of the Qing Palace, wearing lotus shoes, slowly came out, each holding a large colorful fan, forming two rows, standing in between Ye Ling and Wang Ningmei.
And Prince Jin, the middle-aged man who had just been atop the tower, walked slowly, holding a string of purple-gold nan Buddha Beads, with his blindingly long braid behind his head adding to his dignity.
He was dressed in a black long robe embroidered with a Five-clawed Golden Dragon; such attire, in the Qing dynasty, could only be worn by the Emperor, and now Prince Jin wearing it symbolized that he had become the true ruler of the Aisin Gioro Family.
"I was saying that early in the morning, magpies were chirping at my door; it turns out we have distinguished guests, my apologies for not greeting you earlier."
Prince Jin laughed heartily, and Ye Ling shrugged his shoulders, "I guess you heard magpies chirping, Jin Ye, because you were too full from yesterday's chicken legs, haha."
Prince Jin was momentarily stunned, then burst out laughing again, pointing at Ye Ling and chuckling, "Tsk tsk, lad, you're quite the character, it's been a long time since I've seen someone who talks so amusingly, good indeed, good indeed."
"By the way, your friend there is really something, aren't they? Shall we wait for them, or shall we go inside and wait?"
Prince Jin smiled faintly, pointing to Ao Hongchen who seemed to have sunken into a swamp, to which Ye Ling gestured with his hand, "Don't wait for him, if he's unlucky, he might never find his way out."
"Well, then, please, honored guests."
With those words, Prince Jin turned and led the two into the residence. When they entered, Ye Ling and Wang Ningmei were completely astounded, their eyes wide as marbles.
Beneath their feet lay a radiant golden path stretching endlessly into the unknown, a winding road that extended from their feet into the meandering depths.
And this golden path was indeed paved with pure gold bricks, a meter wide; even Ye Ling couldn't help but click his tongue at the extravagance.
Such luxury, this was simply too extravagant and opulent, probably nowhere else in the world had roads as precious as these.
To pave roads with pure gold bricks, damn, only Prince Jin, the descendant of the kingdom of wealth, could command such riches.
On both sides of the golden road were small paths laid with green bricks for palace maids and servants to tread, while under the high walls grew precious verdant plants, thriving beyond measure.
"Tsk tsk, the feng shui in this courtyard must have been arranged by the masters, containing a rich vitality, quite remarkable methods."
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Ye Ling couldn't help but exclaim; the entire courtyard was one huge feng shui design, emphasizing the harmony of yin and yang, aligned with the Heavenly Dao, following the cosmic order.
"I, you see, like to collect rare items, and I like to show off all the things from my ancestors, wishing everyone could see them and be amazed."
"Of course, I know very well that I'm just showing off. Using modern internet lingo, that's pretty much baiting and dishonoring one's ancestors."
"Yet, I relish seeing that astonished look in people's eyes, I don't know why, but it pleases me to no end!"
Prince Jin laughed heartily, and Ye Ling admired him; the few minutes' walk showed them more than a trip around the Forbidden City, this was the true essence of royal elegance.
All the liked features and architecture used were constructed in the artistic tradition inherited within their family's bloodline.
After walking for about fifteen minutes and crossing little bridges and pavilions with babbling streams, Prince Jin led the two to a large room with hexagonal tile corners.
Creak, the door opened, and Prince Jin smiled as he welcomed the two visitors into the house, seating them on mahogany chairs.
"Go, get my Da Hong Pao, and brew some tea for our esteemed guests!"
Prince Jin smiled slightly, "My Da Hong Pao is cultivated from just two tea trees. Let's just say, it's even rarer than those few trees that provide exclusive tea for the old master in Wuyi Mountain."
"It's only for the taste of my distinguished guests, otherwise, I really can't bear to part with it."
Ye Ling nodded deeply, "Prince Jin, I must say, you really have the style, with the grandeur of royalty. Very good, indeed, worthy of being the head of that vast family."
While talking, Ye Ling looked around at the items in the room, every ordinary item here would be a treasure if taken outside.
Each item was a top-grade relic from the inner quarters of the royal palace, and now, they were all moved here; Ye Ling even began to doubt if those items in the museums could be the things this guy casually gave away.
"Why talk about these things? It's just a declining family, not worth making a fuss over."
"I heard from Little Luo that you're looking for me to purchase some of my treasures?"
Ye Ling burst into laughter upon hearing Prince Jin finish, little mule?
Since when did that witty guy become an animal? However, Ye Ling guessed that even if Luo Shuai were standing here, he would nod and agree; it's the feudal system that is truly frightening.
"This lady here is my wife. Hearing that Your Highness has some rare items, we thought of seeing if we could be graced with one as a treasure to adorn our shop."
While speaking, Ye Ling pointed to Wang Ning Mei, "Of course, I know that you, Prince Jin, don't care about money. Maybe I didn't realize that before, but now I definitely do."
"What nonsense about being the world's richest man, you, Prince Jin, are truly the hidden tycoon."
Ye Ling sighed sincerely, this was what you call wealthy, a heartless fellow, even the roads are paved with gold, was there anything he wouldn't do to flaunt his wealth?
"Considering that you, my young friend, have reached the Transcendence Tribulation Stage at such a young age, I, as the prince, must give you some face and gift you a few treasures as a token of friendship."
Prince Jin smiled faintly, and Ye Ling nodded, not surprised in the least that Prince Jin had seen through his cultivation level.
In this house, the aura of a Divine Infant Realm powerhouse firmly locked on, surely the last great warrior of the Aisin Gioro Family, a powerhouse of his own clan.
"How about this, let your sister-in-law pick something inside, and we brothers can sit here, have tea and chat. What do you think?" Experience tales with novelbuddy
Prince Jin patted Ye Ling's shoulder as he spoke. Ye Ling certainly nodded, albeit with a slightly shy smile.
"Uhm, Prince Jin, you just said, you're gifting something precious to my wife, right?"
Seeing Ye Ling ask this, Prince Jin was taken aback, and then nodded, "Yes, is there a problem?"
"Well, about that, I have a few wives."
"A few? How many exactly?"
"Not many, not many, just ten. Only ten."
Hearing Ye Ling say that, Prince Jin stood up immediately, his eyes bulging in disbelief, "You're not here to make friends, you're here to rob me!"