My father is Jiajing

Chapter 48 Amazing Benefits

Just when Zhu Zaigui was thinking about how to get some eunuchs from the inner study, a servant stumbled in from outside and said breathlessly: "Your Highness, something bad has happened!"

Zhu Zaiqi, who was planning the future Shunyi Industrial Park with Meng Chong, frowned when he heard the voice, "What happened?"

The servant who came running over knelt on the ground, panting and nervously replied: "Manager Liu has been captured."

Zhu Zai suddenly stood up, his eyes turned cold, and asked, "Who did it?"

The servant continued, "They are from the Yan residence."

When Zhu Zaigui heard that it was someone from the Yan family, his temper immediately exploded.

"Damn it, this is too much! How dare you arrest my people?"

Zhu Zaigui became so angry that he wanted to seek revenge himself.

Seeing this, Meng Chong hurriedly stopped him, "Your Majesty, please calm down. You can't show up."

Zhu Zaigui said angrily, "Get lost! Can't you see that they have come to bully us? If I don't stand up and vent my anger today, who will take me seriously in the future?"

But Meng Chong still held Zhu Zaigui's thighs tightly, preventing him from leaving.

Because Zhu Zaigui's identity was so sensitive, if he left the palace and had a conflict with people from the Yan residence, it would be difficult to resolve the situation.

God knows what kind of anger Emperor Jiajing will have waiting for him.

Meng Chong said: "Your Highness, please don't be impulsive. If this matter gets to the emperor's ears, no matter whether you are right or wrong, you will probably be punished by the emperor."

After hearing what Meng Chong said, Zhu Zaigui restrained his impulsive emotions.

Meng Chong was right. Due to his sensitive identity, it was impossible for him to personally come forward and conflict with the Yan family.

Because once this kind of conflict arises, it is almost impossible to calm it down.

The final outcome would either be that Zhu Zaigui was beaten with fifty sticks, or that Yan Song was dismissed.

But now it is obvious that Yan Song cannot be dismissed by Emperor Jiajing. Emperor Jiajing is still counting on Yan Song to help him deal with those disobedient ministers so that he can practice Taoism with peace of mind.

Therefore, it is very likely that Zhu Zaigui himself will be the only one who suffers in the end, and if the bad luck is severe, all the efforts Zhu Zaigui has made now may be reversed.

You have to know that this is not a modern society that emphasizes the rule of law. The emperor's words can decide life or death.

Even his son may not be given a break!
Because imperial power is a naturally exclusive and selfish power, it does not allow for weaknesses.

Zhu Zaigui stopped what he was doing and sat on the chair. "Let me think about it. Since I can't come forward, let's find someone who can. And he has to be someone that even Yan Song would give way to."

Looking at the entire Ming Dynasty, it seems that only the eunuch Huang Jin, who was beside Emperor Jiajing, had such deterrent power.

At this time, Zhu Zaigui did not care about the consequences of his close relationship with Huang Jin, which might cause Emperor Jiajing to become suspicious.

Zhu Zaiguo said to Meng Chong, "Go to Xiyuan and give father two bottles of Yiran sugar. If you see Huang Jin, tell him that I have an important matter to ask for. Ask him to help me get Liu Yishou back. I am willing to give him three-tenths of the profit!"

After hearing what Zhu Zaigui said, Meng Chong also hurriedly took action, "I will do it right away."

Just as Meng Chong was hurriedly heading towards Xiyuan.

Huang Jin has already reported the affairs of Yiran Hall to Emperor Jiajing.

"Emperor, the factory guards just reported that the servants of the Yan Mansion forcibly took away Liu Yishou, the shopkeeper of Yiran Hall under Prince Yu."

After Emperor Jiajing heard Huang Jin's report, a hint of anger suddenly appeared on his face.

"You are so bold? You dare to snatch people openly from under the emperor's feet? You go and deal with it. San'er can't be impulsive, otherwise it will be difficult for me to handle it."

Huang Jin replied softly: "Yes, I'll do it right away." When Huang Jin withdrew from Emperor Jiajing and was about to go to Yan's Mansion, Meng Chong also hurried to the West Garden.

Meng Chong, holding two bottles of Yiran candy in his hands, saw Huang Jin and immediately bowed and said, "Son greets the ancestor."

Huang Jin looked at the Yiran candy in Meng Chong's hand and understood Meng Chong's purpose.

Huang Jin said, "Get up, what are you so flustered about?"

Meng Chong did not dare to answer directly, so he said in a roundabout way: "Grandfather, I am here on the orders of Prince Yu to deliver Yiran candy to the Emperor."

Huang Jin looked at Meng Chong and hummed, "Since it has been delivered, let's go back. Our family will convey Prince Yu's filial piety to the Emperor."

There was no way Meng Chong would just turn around and leave at this time. Meng Chong whispered, "Grandfather, please excuse me for a moment. I have something important to report to you."

Huang Jin laughed immediately, thinking that Meng Chong was now smart.

Huang Jin smiled and said, "Okay, sure. But we have something to do later, so you need to tell us as soon as possible."

Meng Chong carefully supported Huang Jin's arm, and the two walked to the pavilion nearby.

Meng Chong said, "Grandfather, you know that my son has been working hard in Prince Yu's mansion and has not dared to slack off. Prince Yu is the same. Since Prince Yu was too sad about the incident of Crown Prince Zhuangjing last time, he has realized that he does not want to be a parasite for the royal family and cause trouble to the emperor, so he started a small business."

"But today, the servants in the palace reported that someone was so bold as to capture the shopkeeper of the palace. The prince was extremely worried and didn't know what to do, so he asked me to ask the old ancestor for help. The prince said that as long as the old ancestor came forward to settle the matter, the prince was willing to give the old ancestor three points of the profit."

Huang Jin looked at Meng Chong in surprise, "Three points of profit?"

Meng Chong affirmed: "Yes, as long as the ancestor can settle this matter, the prince is willing to pay three-tenths of the profit!"

Huang Jin asked slowly, "How much is the three-point profit?"

Meng Chong whispered, "The minimum is 10,000 taels a month!"

After hearing the 10,000 taels, Huang Jin suddenly lost his composure, and his tone became a little higher, "How much did you say? 10,000 taels a month?"

Meng Chong quickly whispered, "Grandpa, please keep your voice down. This is what the prince wants."

Huang Jin was obviously shocked by the figure of ten thousand taels. He knew that Yiran Sugar made money, but he didn't know that Yiran Sugar's profit was so huge!

Huang Jin originally thought that Yiran Tang only made a profit of a few thousand taels of silver a month.

Now I heard Meng Chong say that a profit of three percent is ten thousand taels. Doesn't that mean that Yiran Sugar has no cost at all, and the profit is determined by how much it is sold for?

Huang Jin was no longer calm. He said, "Help me, I'm a little dizzy. Ten thousand taels? Are you sure you said that?"

Meng Chong said anxiously, "How dare my son lie to the old ancestor! I beg the old ancestor to come forward and settle this matter, otherwise the prince will definitely not be able to help but come to the Yan Mansion in person to confront them."

Huang Jin took a deep breath, "Okay, I get it. Go back first and tell Prince Yu that our family will definitely get things done. Tell him not to be impulsive."

Meng Chong felt relieved when he heard this. He bowed to Huang Jin again and said, "Thank you, ancestor. I will go back now."

Huang Jin waved his hands. He was also trying to digest the shock.

There were actually 10,000 taels! This was not a small sum, and Huang Jin did not dare to take it in his own hands.

Huang Jin quickly got up and returned to the abode where Emperor Jiajing was practicing.

Emperor Jiajing, who was meditating in silence, heard the noise outside and a hint of displeasure appeared on his face again. He really didn't like anyone making noise while he was practicing.

But when Emperor Jiajing opened his eyes and found that the person coming was Huang Jin, his displeasure disappeared. Emperor Jiajing said dissatisfiedly: "Didn't I ask you to help San'er solve the trouble? Why haven't you left yet?"

Huang Jin said anxiously: "Emperor, I have something more important to report!"

(End of this chapter)