en ordinary people living in the capital city, the most prosperous place, have an annual income of no more than 40 to 50 taels of silver per household based on a calculation of five members. In other...Chapter 708: Soap Sensation

Zhao Tailai went straight to the steward and took out ten thousand taels of silver notes without saying a word.

Holding such a massive amount of cash in the open for the first time, Zhao Tailai was overwhelmed with excitement. He immediately called out to his close friends.

Inside the most expensive restaurant in Beijing, Yi Mei Yuan, where Li Junze had hosted poetry gatherings, Zhao Tailai reserved the best private room.

Just the private room fee is one hundred taels of silver, this kind of place, even someone as generous as Zhao Tailai doesn't come often.

Soon, several young masters from prominent Beijing families gathered together. A table of wine and dishes was also served.

Any dish you order will cost at least twenty ounces of silver.

For ordinary people, any one of these dishes would be enough to cover their expenses for a year.

After a good meal and several rounds of drinks, the alcohol had taken hold of Zhao Tailai. With flushed cheeks and a jovial air, he declared: "Brothers, something's amiss with my old man today."

He actually made me decide what to play, and told me to just take the money I needed from home. When I went out, I took out 100,000 taels, and he really just took it right away.

smacked his lips and, spurred by the alcohol, Zhao Tai said: “Something feels really off. Like I'm about to be finished.”

Another few similarly inebriated young masters, upon hearing this, let out a sly chuckle: "Who knows Maybe your old man saw that you've been doing well lately and rewarded you"

Zhao Taile glared at the person who had spoken, and said coldly, "For so many years, no matter how well I've acted, my grandfather could see through it at a glance. Besides, I haven't really been acting lately."

Another person then asked, "Zhao Ge, did your old man say anything else"

“He said he would send me to Nanjing a month later, saying that the situation in the capital was rather turbulent recently and that I should spend some time there before returning.”

"Jinling"

Someone questioned, "Isn't that Wen Wang's territory Why did the Grand Elder send you to Wen Wang's territory for no reason"

Zhao Tailai sneered: "I have no idea what my grandfather is thinking."

But I heard that the girls on the Qinhuai River in Jinling are very beautiful. The grace of Jiangnan women is more adept at pleasing men than those in Beijing.

Someone chimed in with a chuckle, "I went there a couple of years ago, the consumption is not low. Zhao Ge, if you go, be sure to bring enough silver. This Wen Wang's territory, your father's name doesn't work here. If we end up as the top guy in Beijing going to Jinling, only to be broke and eating like a king, getting laughed at by everyone."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone at the table burst into laughter.

Only Zhao Tailai glared at him with displeasure and said, “Don’t give me that crap. This young master would never do such a thing But there is some truth to what you said. Going over there, I'm afraid the money won't be enough. The old man is generous now, heaven knows how much silver he will give me in a month. Based on my understanding of him, he'll probably send someone to keep an eye on my spending. How suffocating that would be”

"Zhao Ge, if you want to make money, I have a way."

Someone mysteriously said, "Over the past few days, a thing called soap has suddenly become popular in Beijing. I don't know who invented it, but it's used for bathing and cleaning. A few of my wives have one each, they are very popular. I tried it myself, not only does it clean well, but it also has a faint floral scent, which is very pleasant."Then at great expense, they were transported to the capital city. Every single one is a priceless treasure beyond measure, something that money simply cannot buy.The entire hall was made of stone, all...