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

Chapter 543 It’s hard, brother
East Palace.

The Zhang brothers said to Zhu Houzhao, "My nephew, this is bad, this is bad!"

“That toy doesn’t make any money at all!”

"We have been waiting in the store for half a day today, but there is not a single customer. What should we do?"

Zhu Houzhao: “?”

He said speechlessly: "If you don't make money, then don't make money."

"But we rented such a big house, doesn't the rent cost money?"

"Chen Ce promised us that if we don't make 5,000 taels of silver, he will compensate us!"

"Also, we split it 50-50. If you don't make any money, you won't have any money either!"

Zhu Houzhao asked in confusion: "Isn't it 28? How come it became 55?"

Zhang Heling said, "Chen Ce said that he doesn't want his share... It doesn't matter. This toy doesn't make any money at all! We're quitting. It was you and Chen Ce who tricked us into doing this. Now you should take back the shop as soon as possible."

Zhu Houzhao: "..."

Do you think I'm stupid? Do you think I'm your nephew and you can bully me so easily?

"Don't do it!"

Zhang Heling said, "Okay, okay! If you don't take it back, I will go to the emperor right now and ask him to summon the golden-armored guards to beat Chen Ce to death!"

Zhu Houzhao asked suspiciously, "What does this have to do with my little brother? Why do you want to beat my little brother to death when you can't make any money?"

Zhang Heling told Zhu Houzhao all the evil things that Chen Ce had done and the promises he had made to their brothers.

To be honest, Zhu Houzhao was worried for his two uncles after hearing this. He didn't expect that so many interesting things happened outside in just a few days when he didn't leave the Eastern Palace.

Something fun?

Zhang Heling's face twitched. "Your uncle's butt was shot through, and you said it was fun? You ungrateful bastard!"
However, Zhu Houzhao felt a little sympathy for his two uncles after all, and his younger brother was indeed wrong in this matter. Of course, the most important thing was that he was afraid that the two uncles would go to his mother and make trouble.

You have to know that although Empress Zhang looked down on her two younger brothers on a daily basis, she still doted on them from the bottom of her heart. After all, Empress Zhang only had these two uncles.

In order to prevent his mother from causing trouble for Chen Ce, Zhu Houzhao could only helplessly say: "Okay, then I will take over your shop."

"how much?"

Zhang Heling hurriedly said, "Five thousand taels of silver! This is what Chen Ce promised to give us, not a single cent less!"

Zhu Houzhao shook his head and said, "It's too much. No, I don't have that much money."

Zhang Heling said, "Okay, okay, then we'll go find Sister and let her judge for us."

The Zhang brothers finally understood that Zhu Houzhao was afraid of Empress Zhang. Emperor Hongzhi would not deal with Chen Ce casually, but the same might not be true for Empress Zhang.

If Empress Zhang heard that Chen Ce almost let the White Lotus sect kill her brother, she would probably skin Chen Ce alive.

Zhu Houzhao said helplessly: "I really don't have that much money. The pocket money my father gives me every month is only more than 500 taels. Even if you add the dividends from the newspaper, I only have more than 3,000 taels of silver now."

Zhang Heling tilted his head and glanced at Zhu Houzhao. He saw that he was speaking very sincerely and it seemed that he really did not have so much money. How could a good uncle make things difficult for his nephew?

So Zhang Heling generously said: "Well, I'll take three thousand taels of silver from you. If you give us the money, we will cede the shop to you." Zhu Houzhao pondered for a moment and asked seriously: "Uncle, maybe the business in the toy shop will be better this afternoon? This must be because people haven't discovered the fun of the toys yet. You have to believe in your brother's craftsmanship. The things he makes will definitely not be ignored!"

"hehe."

Zhang Heling smiled slightly and said perfunctorily: "Well, if you believe in your little brother, then I wish you the best. Anyway, the toy shop is given to you now. Whether it makes money in the future or not is yours. It has nothing to do with us."

Isn't this obvious? It is obvious that Zhu Houzhao did not have confidence in his younger brother, otherwise he would not be reluctant to spend this little money.

If the toy store could really make money, would he have given such kind advice? Do you really love your uncles so much? Haha!

We are not fools.

Zhu Houzhao said helplessly: "Okay, Liu Jin, go get money for your uncles."

"It seems that you are determined... I have to draw up a cession contract. If you regret now, it's not too late. If you really sign the contract, if this shop sells well in the future, you won't be able to make any money!"

Zhang Heling said impatiently: "Okay, okay! Hurry up! We will sign it now, and give us the money immediately after signing."

Money, money, money! You guys are really obsessed with money!
Zhu Houzhao was speechless and asked Liu Jin to sign the contract with them. The two Zhang brothers were extremely excited. Holding the three thousand taels of silver, they felt much more at ease.

Zhu Houzhao said to Liu Jin: "Come with me to see the toy shop."

Liu Jin hurriedly said, "Okay, Master."

On the morning of the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month, Chengqingfang Street was crowded with people. Liu Jin and the people from the inner factory followed Zhu Houzhao along the way and went straight to the toy shop on Chengqingfang Street.

The Zhang brothers personally showed Zhu Houzhao the way.

When they were almost in front of the shop, a steward from the Zhang Mansion rushed towards the Zhang brothers excitedly and said, "Master, Master! Happy event, happy event!"

The Zhang brothers didn't care. They had already received three thousand taels of silver. What could be more joyful than this?

"What's wrong?"

Zhang Heling asked calmly.

The manager of the Zhang residence said excitedly, "Master, you don't know, as soon as you left the toy store this morning, many children came to buy toys in the afternoon. Now our toys are sold out!"

"Master, you are a man with good taste. This toy is really attractive to children! Those children can't even walk anymore."

"Look at that!"

The manager of the Zhang residence pointed to a shop not far away. The huge shop was packed with people. Many children and adults were squeezed in, making it difficult for them to walk. Every child who came out of the shop was holding one or two toys in their hands and had a smile on their face.

The Zhang brothers' eyes suddenly widened, they were almost suffocating, and asked with a sullen face: "This, this, this, this, this...how could it be so, how could it be so? Wasn't there no one here this morning?!"

The steward of Zhang's house smiled and said, "Haha, Master, you have to praise me for this. I put some toys in front of the door and built a table in front of the door so that the children can see them at a glance. Look... now it's like this."

"How is it? Master, do you think I am smart? Praise me!"

Zhang Heling was about to suffocate. His heart suddenly began to ache and his vision went dark.

He slapped him with his backhand and shouted, "You! You traitor! A traitor who betrays his own people!"

Why didn't you do this earlier? I've already sold the shop!
(End of this chapter)