Making Money in the Qing Dynasty Amid the Succession Struggle Among the Nine Princes

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Born the ninth imperial prince, Yinzhen had a favored mother. With his exceptionally delicate looks, he was also much beloved by his Imperial Father.

The little tyrant of the Forbidden City had always planned to become a wealthy prince, or at the very least a commandery prince. After all, his Imperial Father liked him so much.

But one night, he encountered a deity in his sleep and saw the future of himself and the Qing Dynasty.

Seshehei? Aaaaaah! How could Fourth Brother change his name to that?

And why didn't Fourth Brother properly train an heir after becoming emperor?

Fourth Brother, do you know that wastrel Hongli squandered your entire fortune?

With these grievances on his mind, Yinzhen glared resentfully at Fourth Brother for several days.

Yinzhen, who had already been punished by both his Imperial Father and his mother: ?

After learning how things would end,

Yinzhen set two goals for himself:

1. Stay out of the succession struggle and change his and Tenth Brother's fates.

2. Have money to spend.

But Yinzhen never expected to become the richest man in the Qing Dynasty.

And though he'd planned to keep his distance from the succession struggle, he figured there was no need to get close to any of his brothers besides Tenth Brother.

So why did he suddenly feel like all his brothers were clamoring for his attention?

Yinzhen: Ninth Brother may be a little arrogant, a little spoiled, and a little troublesome, but he's really rich.

He's not a bad person, either. Don't worry, Ninth Brother. Since you're so generous with your money, Fourth Brother will make sure you're taken care of. You're the brother I'm closest to after Thirteenth. As long as you have the money, we'll see about getting you a commandery prince or prince title. Even a hereditary title isn't out of the question.

Twelfth Brother: You gave me a peach, so I'll repay you with a precious jade. Ninth Brother has been good to me, so I'll repay him with all my heart.

Thirteenth Brother: When I was down on my luck, Ninth Brother came through for me. Whatever he asks, Thirteenth Brother will do without hesitation.

Fourteenth Brother: Fifth Brother may seem kind of dumb, but Ninth Brother is smart.

*The Qing Dynasty in this story is fictionalized and does not strictly follow historical facts.

*Told from the male lead's perspective. Romance will not be a major focus.

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After getting into a car accident in the modern world, Hongzhou opened his eyes to find himself in ancient times. At least he'd been born into a pretty decent family. Just look at these exquisite furnishings. They were clearly well-off.

Though it seemed to be a wealthy family of an ethnic minority. Hongzhou listened as his parents spoke in a language he couldn't understand.

As he grew up, he finally learned that his father was a prince.

There was an arrogant Third Brother in the prince's household, and a Fourth Brother who was the same age as him and always looked after him.

His mother was forever reminding him to study hard.

The title to this estate wouldn't go to him. Third Brother, born to Concubine Li, was ahead of him, and Sixth Brother, born to Concubine Nian, came after him. Those two were their father's favorites.

To earn a noble title, Hongzhou would have to prove his ability in the imperial clan's examination.

Hongzhou had never been a genius, but he'd always worked reasonably hard at his studies. Then, when he was ten, everything changed.

His father, who had been Prince Yong, ascended the throne.

Hongzhou went from being a little prince in a princely household to a little prince in the Forbidden City.

Hongzhou was overjoyed: Didn't that mean he'd get a noble title without having to take the examination?

As for this...

Fourth Prince: Forget it. This kid has never listened to advice, so let him do what he wants.

Hongli: If Fifth Brother doesn't like working hard, then he doesn't have to. Big Brother will look after you from now on.

*The Qing Dynasty in this story is fictionalized and does not strictly follow historical facts.

*Told from the male lead's perspective. Romance will not be a major focus.

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