I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon novel Chapter 1000

After the performance ended, the performers bowed and the audience broke into thunderous applause.

"Bravo!"

"Beautiful!"

"Even though this young dan performer is so young, her skills are quite extraordinary. Pear Cloud Hall truly deserves its reputation as Bailu City's number one theater."

"With such an impressive supporting act, I'm even more excited for Mr. Ming's performance!"

"A reward!"

The seated guests threw copper coins and broken silver onto the stage, which the attendant gathered one by one and put into a cloth bag, "Thank you all for the generous reward!"

Whoosh—

At that moment, a gleam of gold flashed.

A gold ingot traced an arc through the air and landed on the stage, rolling to the attendant's feet.

Immediately after, a girl's clear voice echoed from the western room: "Lady Hua has presented a reward."

The room fell silent instantly.

The attendant hurriedly picked up the gold ingot and bowed towards the west wing, "Thank you, Lady, for the generous gift!"

"My lady asks, when will Mr. Ming take the stage?" the girl inquired.

"After this act, the next one is his," the attendant replied with a wry smile, rubbing his hands together.

"Good."

The west wing fell silent again.

Chen Mo glanced over and saw a half-open window, with a glimpse of an elegant silhouette, pale hands playing with a teacup, cuffs embroidered with golden cloud patterns, accentuating her nobility.

"The attendant's reaction suggests she's quite important."

He didn't recklessly use Divine Soul to inspect, instead turning to ask, "Households Commander Ye, have you heard of Lady Hua?"

Ye Zi'e nodded and said, "Her name is Hua Yinglan. She's quite famous in Bailu City, and I've heard a bit about her. It's said she originally came from a scholarly family, fell from grace, and married into the Li family, who are Cao Merchants."

"A few years later, her husband passed away, leaving all responsibilities on her shoulders."

"But this Lady Hua is not simple. She appears gentle and weak, but actually possesses a formidable ability."

"Under her management, the Li family not only didn't decline but flourished, taking control of the largest docks in the city, and everyone bows to her will."

The port docks in Bailu City are managed by the Maritime Trade Bureau, apart from salt and iron transports, other trades operate under a government-business profit-sharing model.

By paying a sufficient 'venue tax,' one can contract dock berths and storage facilities, and merchant ships passing through must pay 'passage money,' also known as the wharf tax.

"Bailu City is a necessary route for north-south trade, and just these few docks can earn her a fortune. Surely, many people are envious."

Chen Mo chuckled lightly and said, "To consume such a large piece of meat, it seems this Lady Hua not only has a strong hand but also close ties with the State Mansion."

Dong—

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