Ming Dynasty: I risked my life to teach the prince, the emperor begged me not to die

Chapter 220: Outside, periphery?

When Chen Ce arrived at the last courtyard, he discovered that there was a different world here.

A small courtyard is built above a hot spring pool, and the sound insulation effect is excellent.

Yang Yuzhen couldn't wait to take a hot spring bath.

Wu Changshi smiled and said to Chen Ce: "Mr. Chen rarely comes to such occasions?"

Seeing that Chen Ce was a little reserved, he smiled and teased.

Chen Ce nodded and said, "It's really rare. Sorry for making fun of me. I haven't seen much of the world."

This made Wu Changshi very strange. As the boss of such a big company, not only did he live in a simple place, but looking at his clear eyes, it seemed that he had never been to such an occasion before.

At such a young age, he was able to build such a huge family business. There is no difference between the business world and the officialdom, both of them climbed up by stepping on corpses. Why does Chen Ce seem as rare as a lotus emerging from water?
He smiled and said to Chen Ce: "Go out more often to see the world. After all, it's not a bad thing for businessmen to make more friends."

"The hot spring pool is well hidden, and there are beauties inside."

amount.

Chen Ce now understood how many businessmen and bureaucrats were corrupt.

He shook his head hurriedly and said, "I don't need it."

Wu Changshi smiled and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Chen. They are all girls waiting to be married, and one of them will get married soon. The other party's family is an official, which is very exciting."

Chen Ce: “?”

I have to say, you top dignitaries are really good at playing around. An official's fiancée has become a peripheral figure in your place?
If this happened in later times, even Chen Ce would be shocked, let alone in ancient times?
In ancient times, women cared most about their reputation, but nowadays, princes not only play with women, but also play in such an exciting way.

Chen Ce was about to refuse, but Wu Changshi pushed Chen Ce and said, "Okay, go enjoy yourself. After tonight, no one will know each other, and there will be no chance to meet each other in the future."

"Don't worry, I won't be in the capital for long, so don't worry that I will threaten you. I have no evidence for this, and it would be embarrassing to tell others about it."

After he finished speaking, he pushed Chen Ce into the hot spring yard.

After Chen Ce came in, he was a little reserved. He originally just wanted to take a hot spring bath and didn't really want to do anything else.

A very beautiful woman came over and when she saw Chen Ce, her cheeks became just the right amount of rosy.

Chen Ce looked at her doubtfully and asked, "Have we met somewhere before?"

The woman giggled. She was not surprised by these common flirtations. She immediately said to Chen Ce, "Sir, I will help you change your clothes."

After saying that, she took off her clothes. Chen Ce had never seen such a scene before and his cheeks turned red.

"Put on your clothes first."

The woman said "oh", and Chen Ce asked to ease the atmosphere, "What's your name?"

"Ginger bottle."

"real name?"

The woman smiled charmingly and said, "Sir, why do you have to ask so many questions? We are just out for fun, does my real name or fake name matter?"

"I'm just a little confused. You have a good-looking face and a nice figure, why..."

The woman still kept smiling and said, "There are too many women like this in the Ming Dynasty, but if it weren't for them, how could we be qualified to meet people of higher levels, how could we marry into powerful families, and how could one person's success bring prosperity to the whole family?"

Exchange of benefits.

Chen Ce was really convinced. He thought for a moment and said to Jiang Ping, "My friend is next door. You go and serve her. I want to be alone for a while."

Jiang Ping felt a little regretful. It was obvious that Chen Ce's appearance suited her interests. This was the first time she was given a man like Chen Ce, and she was more than happy to have him. However, since the other party didn't like her, she didn't dare to refuse, so she went to find Yang Yuzhen with resentment.

Chen Ce lay comfortably in the hot spring, and it was the first time he knew that there were such things as prostitutes in the Ming Dynasty. When Chen Ce came out of the hot spring, Wu Yingyuan was already waiting outside.

Chen Ce said to Wu Yingyuan, "Master Wu, I will send someone to deliver the contract tomorrow. Thank you for your hospitality tonight. I have to go back now."

Wu Yingyuan smiled and said, "Okay."

Chen Ce felt a little guilty when he thought that the other party treated him so well while he was plotting against his master.

Chen Ce did not find it strange at all that Prince Xing's situation would produce a talent like Zhu Houcong in the future.

Your Highness the Crown Prince, you must work hard in the future, otherwise your throne will be inherited by someone else in the end.

That guy Yang Yuzhen hasn't come out yet, so it seems he can't leave tonight. So Chen Ce ignored him and left on his own.

When he returned, the lights next door were still on. Chen Ce seemed to have forgotten something, so he took out the birthday cake from the house and knocked on Mrs. Wu's door.

Madam Wu looked at the cake in Chen Ce's hand curiously and asked, "What is this?"

Chen Ce said: "Pastry, you try it."

Madam Wu thanked him and took the cake back to the house. After taking a bite, her expression changed slightly, her eyes curved into crescents, and a sweet smile appeared on her face.

taste good.

……

It’s night in the Qianqing Palace.

Prince Xing met with Emperor Hongzhi. The two brothers had not seen each other for a long time.

Zhu Youju bowed to Emperor Hongzhi, and after some greetings, he stated his purpose.

In fact, Emperor Hongzhi knew why he came to the capital without him saying anything.

"Brother, we brothers don't live well. We all rely on the meager salary from the court to survive."

"There are so many people waiting for food in the palaces of the kings, clans, and other mansions. The court has distributed some of the food, but some have not been distributed."

Zhu Youqiu smiled bitterly and said, "Everyone pushed me to come here to ask you, my brother, for some salary so that we can have a good New Year."

Emperor Hongzhi held up his tea and said, "I know all about it, but the Ministry of Revenue is short of money. There are so many local gentry hiding their land and unable to pay taxes. The court had no choice but to measure the land to see if there were any fish that slipped through the net."

Zhu Youqiu sighed, "It's all the fault of the salt permit. If the tax had not been waived last year, the court would have collected tax revenue."

Emperor Hongzhi shook his head and said, "Even if all the taxes are collected, it will probably be of no use... But don't worry, I will not treat you unfairly. I will always pay you the money you owe. You can let the princes and royal family rest assured. This is my promise to them."

Zhu Youqiu bowed his hands and thanked him: "It's not easy for my brother, it's not that the brothers don't understand my brother, it's just... ah! It's difficult for everyone!"

"The salt policy was said to be proposed by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince? A good father will have a good son!"

Emperor Hongzhi laughed and said, "How could he have such a skill? The teacher in the East Palace taught him."

Zhu Youju said: "The prince has a good teacher!"

Emperor Hongzhi also heard about Jiao Fang's claim to credit, so he simply helped Jiao Fang. If the local dignitaries wanted to deal with someone, they could just deal with Jiao Fang. Otherwise, if they knew that all this was planned by Chen Ce, who knows how they would attack Chen Ce in the future.

The two royal brothers seemed to be speaking casually, but they were both testing each other.

Emperor Hongzhi would not believe Zhu Youju when he said that the local royal family and vassal states had no money to eat. However, now that he had spoken out tonight, Emperor Hongzhi would have a reasonable excuse when he took action against them in the future. Otherwise, he would not have allowed Zhu Youju to enter Beijing.

Since he was allowed to come to Beijing, Emperor Hongzhi certainly had his own plans.

(End of this chapter)