Exiled to the Frontier, He Became the Empire’s Most Powerful Lord - Chapter 24

“Five thousand taels of silver! That’s a huge sum of money!”

Autumn took a deep breath!

It should be noted that the purchasing power of silver in the Great Zhou Dynasty was extremely strong; ten taels of silver could feed an ordinary family for a month.

If I could win those five thousand taels of silver, I would never have to worry for the rest of my life!

How much does it cost to buy a lottery ticket?

Autumn asked in a hurry.

“Only one hundred coins per bet!”

As soon as Zhou Lingfeng finished speaking, Qiu Tian immediately said, “It’s so cheap, if we win, wouldn’t that be a 50,000-fold return?”

“That’s right! However, each person in an ordinary family can only buy one ticket!”

Zhou Lingfeng said with a smile!

This lottery ticket is meant to fleece the wealthy, while ordinary people should not be allowed to get involved.

Autumn quickly calmed down; after all, randomly selecting seven numbers from thirty-six was not an easy task.

This is actually a form of gambling, only the odds of winning big with a small bet are tens of thousands of times higher, making it even more exciting.

Moreover, one hundred coins for one bet means even the most ordinary family can afford it!

If we win, it could change the fate of our whole family.

“The odds of winning this lottery are in the millions; it’s enough to make a profit!”

After thinking for a while, Qiu Tian finally came to a conclusion!

Zhou Lingfeng looked at her in surprise. This woman was extremely intelligent; she had come to a conclusion so quickly.

“The Civil Affairs Department will set up a lottery center for this lottery business. Would you be interested in managing it?”

Zhou Lingfeng suddenly said.

“I am just a maid who knows nothing, how could I dare to accept such an important matter!”

Autumn immediately shook her head in refusal.

“All the profits from the lottery center will be used to build charitable institutions to shelter the elderly living alone and orphans! In addition, Mangcheng will also begin building schools extensively in the future, which will also require funding!”

Zhou Lingfeng said slowly.

“Does the prince not intend to use the lottery profits?”

Qiu Tian looked at Zhou Lingfeng with surprise.

“Of course! The principle is to take from the people and use it for the people! How could I possibly have such an idea!”

Zhou Lingfeng shook his head and said calmly.

“Besides, I know you’re educated! As for the specifics, I won’t interfere! I’ll only ask you, do you dare to take over this lottery center!”

Zhou Lingfeng stared intently at her, making Qiu Tian not dare to look directly at her.

At this moment, she felt a little flustered. Could it be that the barbarian king had figured something out?

At this moment, there were only the two of them in the courtyard, and the nearest guard was more than ten meters away!

If she harbors any disloyalty, she could easily take the barbarian king’s life.

But for some reason, at this moment, Qiu Tian felt only panic and nothing else!

What Zhou Lingfeng said truly moved her.

Because what she had always pursued was not even as good as the future Zhou Lingfeng described.

“Very well! If Your Highness is not lying to me, then I will take over the lottery center business!”

“Autumn said through gritted teeth.”

In an instant, her heart calmed down inexplicably, and she looked up at Zhou Lingfeng!

At this moment, the eyes of this nobleman showed only a trace of compassion for humanity, nothing more.

“Take this warrant and report to the Cabinet!”

Suddenly, Zhou Lingfeng had a piece of paper in his hand, which was already stamped with the Barbarian King’s Seal.

“Hmph! The prince has already made up his mind!”

“Does it seem like I’ve been exposed?”

Autumn gave a soft snort, took the warrant, and went straight there.

“Hmm, another piece of workhorse has been added to the workforce!”

Zhou Lingfeng watched Qiu Tian’s delicate figure leave the courtyard and nodded in satisfaction.

Autumn was no ordinary woman, and that encounter was definitely not accidental! Her purpose was to lurk beside him!

As for Qiu Tian’s purpose, Zhou Lingfeng wasn’t worried about it for the time being! Because with his strength, Qiu Tian wouldn’t have a chance to kill him, not even by poisoning him!

Because the true essence cultivated through the Nourishing Life Technique carries an extremely strong life force, it is basically immune to all poisons.

Today’s scene is Zhou Lingfeng’s test!

The result pleased him greatly, and he also sensed that some of Qiu Tian’s thoughts had begun to change.

“Your Highness! Why did you send Sister Qiutian to handle such a complicated matter!”

Mo Li came out of the room at this moment, quite surprised.

She had grown three or four centimeters taller, making her look even more graceful!

Her once youthful face had lost some of its immaturity, and her stunning beauty was beginning to emerge.

Having opened up her meridians, she is now cultivating martial arts at an extremely fast pace.

“How about I make a bet with you?”

Zhou Lingfeng shook his head and smiled.

“What are we betting on?”

Mo Li immediately became interested, her small face close to Zhou Lingfeng’s, wafting a faint fragrance.

Her body has now undergone a complete cleansing, and all impurities have been eliminated. The faint fragrance she exudes is a purely natural body odor.

“I, the King, bet that Qiu Tian will not only handle the affairs of the lottery center well, but will do them exceptionally well!”

“What if Your Highness loses?”

Mo Li said coquettishly.

“If I lose, I will grant you one wish!”

Zhou Lingfeng laughed heartily.

“If Mo Li loses, perhaps Your Highness will have one of your wishes!”

Mo Li looked at Zhou Lingfeng with eyes full of endless admiration and affection.

The next day, when the Barbarian King’s Palace issued a notice banning the opening of brothels and gambling dens, the common people naturally applauded!

While the wealthy were somewhat annoyed, their anger wasn’t intense!

After all, he had quite a few beautiful wives and concubines at home, so going to a brothel was just for the thrill.

Although the brothels have been transformed into dance halls, their operating model is actually somewhat similar to that of modern nightclubs.

On the surface, they’re having a great time drinking, but the activities are even more varied. If two people hit it off and agree on a price, they can even go upstairs and have an intimate relationship.

However, everything is based on the principle of voluntariness!

There was little opposition to the abolition of gambling dens, as it was said that His Highness the Barbarian King was preparing to launch something even more exciting than gambling dens, where one could win big with a small investment.

This is where Lei Xingmie’s shrewdness lies: he first releases information to create anticipation and divert attention.

Meanwhile, a hundred miles away, many sharp-eyed and agile martial artists dressed in coarse cloth were heading towards Python City.

These people are scattered, but their numbers add up to quite a few.

The spies sent out by Hong Jiuming quickly relayed the news back.

“The young master of the Divine Fire Sect has issued a kill order against me! These people must all be after the Breakthrough Pill!”

“Unfortunately, these people overestimated themselves!”

Zhou Lingfeng sneered.

If the newly established Supervisory Bureau of Python City could investigate this matter, it goes without saying that the Supervisory Bureau of the Great Zhou Dynasty could as well!

But so far, the Great Zhou Surveillance Bureau seems to have ignored it, as the Barbarian King, the legitimate son of the Empress, has been placed on the Divine Fire Sect’s kill list.