The scene shifted to the Qin Huai River.
Mu Xiu, Ren Huan, Chen Zu, Li Ji, Master San Nong, and the others were each holding a pretty young woman in their arms, watching barefoot beauties dance before them and leisurely enjoying their time back in the lower realm.
"Have you heard?"
Ren Huan couldn't help speaking up. "Yesterday, King Qin executed the three clans of four corrupt officials in one fell swoop, and all their property went into the state treasury."
"He took down four in a single day?!"
Chen Zu and Li Ji shuddered, feeling a chill creep up their necks.
Thankfully, they'd listened to Mu Xiu and Master San Nong back then and hadn't stayed on in the imperial court as officials. Otherwise, even ten heads each wouldn't have been enough for Qin Hao to chop off.
"That's perfectly normal!"
Mu Xiu held the young woman in his arms, his expression casual. "The First Emperor had too many projects underway while he was in power, and the costs were enormous. The treasury has long been buckling under the strain. If King Qin wants to stabilize the situation quickly, he can only start by taking down these corrupt officials."
"Exactly. King Qin's practically gone broke!"
Master San Nong lifted the young woman's chin and gave her a wicked smile. "Not like you lot. You only have to lift your legs, and not only do you have a good time, you also rake in a fortune. Billions come pouring in."
"Master!"
The young woman immediately pouted, looking utterly put out.
"What? Did this monk say something wrong?"
Master San Nong took the young woman's delicate hand, earnest as could be. "Aren't you aspiring young ladies making a living by taking advantage of a gap in the market, with no noise