The fate was changed, the mistress of the Hou family was slapped in the face and made money to win

Chapter 125: Going to the Chu Palace to Swindle Money

"Stop talking nonsense. Do you think I'm stupid? When you pass the exam and become an official, how can you pay us back?" The big man sent by the casino waved the stick in his hand fiercely. "Tomorrow is the only day. If you can't pay it back within one day, we will break your hands and feet and turn you into a cripple!"

Wei Congze was frightened, "You, you dare, I will definitely be admitted to high school this time, and then..."

"When your hands and feet are cut off, do you think the court will still want you?" The big man said with contempt. "To tell you the truth, we have encountered people like you before. Not to mention those who have just graduated from high school, even officials in this imperial city have been taken advantage of by us. Since you dare to open a gambling house in this imperial city, there must be someone backing you up!"

The big man's confident words made Wei Congze break out in cold sweat again, "You, you guys..."

"Stop talking nonsense. It's just one day. If you can't pay it back..." The big man snorted and laughed. He looked at Wei Congze's pale face and hit him hard with a stick. Then he called on the people behind him to leave together.

Only after the big man and his men had gone far away did Wei Congze endure the pain and crawl up from the ground.

The people in this casino are already so difficult to deal with, and those who lend money at high interest will definitely not let him go.

He originally just wanted to make some cash flow for an emergency, but he didn't expect to borrow more and more, and the interest was compounded. Together with the money from the casino, he now has a total of four hundred taels.

There was no news from home, and how could he collect 400 taels of silver in one day?

Wei Congze returned to the inn full of fear, and as soon as he walked in, the innkeeper came out to greet him.

Seeing Wei Congze's miserable appearance, the shopkeeper was stunned for a moment, "Mr. Wei, what happened to you?"

"It's okay. I just fell down accidentally. Please ask someone to bring some hot water and medicine for the injuries."

"This..." The shopkeeper hesitated for a moment, "Mr. Wei, the room fee you paid earlier has been used up, and if you need medicine, our staff can help you run errands to buy it, but the money for the medicine..."

"Do you think I can't afford it?" Wei Congze looked at the shopkeeper unhappily, "You are such a money-hungry person. Don't worry, I won't pay less for your room."

The shopkeeper was a little unhappy about being scolded, but he still said with a smile: "Don't be angry, Master Wei. My inn is also a small business. My family depends on the inn for their livelihood. The room fee..."

"I'll give it to you later." Wei Congze said this and was about to go upstairs.

The shopkeeper asked hurriedly, "Master Wei, do you need to buy medicine? How much does it cost?"

"No need." Wei Congze said coldly.

The shopkeeper stood downstairs, looking at Wei Congze's figure disappearing at the stairs with a grim expression on his face.

It is only natural to pay for hotel accommodation, but Master Wei not only needs me to urge him every time, but his attitude is also condescending every time. I am afraid that such a person will not be a good official even if he passes the imperial examination!

The shopkeeper sighed and shook his head, then went back behind the counter.

In the room upstairs, Wei Congze thought about it and finally decided to go to the Prince of Chu's Palace.

After changing into a clean robe, Wei Congze hurried downstairs. When he passed the counter and saw the shopkeeper, he snorted coldly.

It's just a little rent. Once he gets the money, he will definitely throw it in the face of this shopkeeper. He is such a snob.

After leaving the inn, Wei Congze endured the pain in his body and walked all the way to the Prince of Chu's Palace.

Ever since he was turned away last time, Wei Congze had not bothered to come to the palace again. Facing the servant, remembering the last words he had said to come back after the results were announced, Wei Congze spoke directly.

"Go and tell the prince that I'm here to say goodbye."

When the servant heard this, he hurried in to report to Prince Chu.

The Prince of Chu and the Princess of Chu were sitting together chatting about the upcoming announcement of the results. When they heard Wei Congze coming to say goodbye, they were both stunned and quickly asked the servant to bring him in.

"Greetings, Your Majesty, Princess." Wei Congze bowed respectfully, looking dignified and polite. He was completely different from the look he had just had in the inn.

"Get up quickly. You don't have to be so polite." Prince Chu frowned and looked at Wei Congze. "I heard from the servant that you wanted to leave. What's going on?"

Wei Congze stood up straight and lowered his head slightly. "I am very grateful to be appreciated by the prince and princess, but I am afraid I can't stay in this imperial city any longer. I am ashamed of the favor of the prince and princess. I am really sorry."

"The results will be announced soon. Why leave the imperial city at this time?" Princess Chu asked puzzledly.

Wei Congze sighed, "Princess, I didn't want to leave, but I received a message from home saying that my mother was seriously ill and needed very expensive medicine to cure her. My family is short of money, and my brothers are very anxious. As the eldest brother, how can I not return home to find a solution? So I thought about going back to my hometown to find a job, get some money, and cure my mother's illness first."

"So this is what happened. Is your mother's life safe?" Princess Chu asked immediately.

If something happens, according to the rules of their Beiyang Kingdom, they cannot get married within a year while they are in mourning.

"His life is not in danger, but the disease is very severe. Now he can only lie on the bed and cannot walk at all. Fortunately, my brothers are taking care of him at home, but the cost of treatment is too high, and they are at a loss. As an elder brother, I cannot only care about my own future and be an unfilial person."

Wei Congze's words were so sincere and heartfelt that Prince Chu and Princess Chu admired him even more.

"I really didn't misjudge you. However, if your life is not in danger and you just need some money, it's not a big deal. Our palace will give you some. You can send someone to take you home to treat your mother. After the results are announced and everything is settled, you can go home to see your mother."

Wei Congze's eyes flashed with a gleam, but he looked flattered when he spoke, "Your Highness treats me so well, Congze is really grateful, but although I have some confidence that I should be able to pass the imperial examination this time, there are always exceptions. If I fail, I am afraid it will be difficult to repay the prince's kindness."

Prince Chu was already very satisfied with Wei Congze, and now hearing him say that he was very confident about passing the imperial examination, he felt even more that he was the most suitable candidate for son-in-law.

"Congze, you don't have to be so polite. Since the king intends to recruit you as his son-in-law, there is no need for us to talk about different things. Tell me, how much money does your mother need for her illness?"

Wei Congze's eyes were full of greed. He lowered his head and said in an awkward tone, "About one thousand taels of silver."