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

Chapter 544: A Sad Picture Cannot Be Painted
Zhang Heling really felt like the sky was falling. Although the two brothers were the emperor's brothers-in-law, they were born with no sense of security.

The Zhang family's original financial situation could only be described as average. It was only after their elder sister married Emperor Hongzhi that their family really took off. However, this could not change the character of the Zhang brothers.

They love money and develop this good habit at a very young age.

So even after they became the king's brothers-in-law, they would still fight for a piece of land without caring about anything. In a word, no one could take advantage of them brothers.

Over the years, they had finally acquired so many salt permits, but they were cheated out of selling them all at a low price by that beast Chen Ce.

They owned a lot of land, but that beast Chen Ce started to vigorously develop business, causing the land to become worthless now.

So they turned their attention to business, and now have opened a medical training school and a sauna. These two businesses definitely cannot satisfy the appetite of the two brothers.

So they were actively exploring all business models. They were drooling over Chen Ce's post station, but that bastard refused to give the post station to us no matter what.

Then they believed the lies of Zhu Houzhao and Chen Ce and started to enter the toy market. Early this morning, they came to the toy store excitedly to check it personally.

As a result, there was not a single business, and in desperation, they went to find Zhu Houzhao and sold the shop to their good nephew for three thousand taels of silver.

They felt that they had made a lot of money and got three thousand taels of silver for free, and all the haze in their hearts was swept away.

But who knew, who knew it would be like this!
This shop is now so popular that after this year-end, based on the current flow of customers, the sales will definitely be more than three thousand taels.

What a huge loss!
Even if they hurry up to rent a shop and produce toys now, I'm afraid by that time the New Year will be over, so how much money can they make?

Zhang Heling was so heartbroken that he couldn't breathe. He quickly said to Zhu Houzhao, "Nephew, haha, your uncle was just joking with you."

"We are all family. Do you think your uncle would care about the three thousand taels of silver? Your uncle was just joking with you. Take the money back. Your uncle will not sell this toy shop to you anymore, haha."

Zhu Houzhao pulled his face, laughed, and said, "Uncle, we have signed the contract. Although this contract is of no use to us, if this matter is reported to my father and mother, I will have a point, don't you think?"

Zhang Heling chuckled and said, "That's right, but it's not necessary, right?"

Zhu Houzhao chuckled and said, "It's fine if it's not necessary. So, you've sold this toy shop to me. Do you think I'll give it to you again?"

"You don't really think I'm a fool, do you? Business is so good, can't I see it?"

"After this year's end, the money earned is far more than three thousand taels of silver."

Zhu Houzhao waved his hand and said, "Okay, uncle, I'm going to go and take care of my business. Tsk tsk, I never thought that you would be so kind to me and force the money into my hands. I feel embarrassed."

Zhang Heling: “…”

Zhang Yanling: “…”

Looking at Zhu Houzhao's departing back, the Zhang brothers hesitated to speak. The steward of the Zhang residence said blankly: "Master... this, this, this, this, why are you selling such a good shop?"

"roll!"

Zhang Heling cursed.

……

The heavy snow stopped and the main roads of Peking had been cleared. By the afternoon, although the number of people on the streets was not as large as in the morning market, Peking was still incredibly prosperous, and at this time there were still many people buying New Year's goods.

Every Chinese New Year, Chen Ce would take his wife and Xiaohua out to buy New Year's goods. For wealthy families, this kind of physical work would be done by servants, but Chen Ce never got tired of it.

Cherish the present.

Chen Ce bought a lot of peach charms, couplets, firecrackers, and fireworks. Of course, he was followed by servants from the Chen Mansion and several masters from the inner factory to protect the safety of Chen Ce and his family. The family of three slowly came to Chengqingfang Street. Seeing the toy store was crowded with people, Chen Ce smiled and said, "Let's go and see the excitement."

This time the Zhang brothers will never blame me again. They should have made enough money this time.

As soon as Chen Ce walked near the toy store, he saw the Zhang brothers standing not far from the toy store with eager eyes. He smiled and greeted them, "My two lords, who are you?"

"Seeing your business is so prosperous, are you so excited that you can't speak?"

"You won't blame me for being unfair this time, will you? Look at how prosperous the business is. This year, it will be enough for you to earn several thousand taels of silver."

The corners of Zhang Heling's mouth twitched slightly.

Zhang Yanling looked as if he had lost his parents. He said to Chen Ce in a depressed tone, "We sold the shop to the prince."

Chen Ce: “?”

Huh? You don't even want to make money?
"Are you dying too? What's wrong with you?"

This is not in line with the Zhang brothers' character, and Chen Ce can't quite understand it.

Zhang Heling: “…”

If you can't speak, then don't speak! Chen Ce, you deserve to die. We are already so sad, and you still want to provoke us?

Zhang Heling snorted, covered his chest and turned away.

"No way? Is there something wrong with your heart?"

Zhang Heling staggered and almost fell. He turned back and stared at Chen Ce fiercely, then left angrily.

Chen Ce scratched his head, looked at Madam Wu suspiciously, and asked, "What happened to them?"

Madam Wu was also a little confused and shook her head, "Maybe it's true, as my husband said, that they have heart problems?"

At this moment, Zhu Houzhao came over with a smile and said to Chen Ce: "Little brother!"

"You don't know that my two uncles came to me early this morning and insisted that I give them three thousand taels of silver, saying that the toy store was not profitable and they didn't want it anymore. They also said that we cheated them and wanted to complain to my mother."

"I gave them three thousand taels of silver and bought the shop. Not long after I came here, I found a surprise. Isn't this quite profitable?"

"My two uncles are probably upset, but it's nothing serious."

Chen Ce: “…”

Talent! No wonder they covered their chests and turned red when they left, without saying a word.

No one can bear this!

But these two guys are too impatient. No new thing can be accepted by people as soon as it is brought out. There must be a process of discovery and adaptation for people.

"Little brother, you should think of some new toys quickly. Why is the business so good? I suspect all the children in Peking are here. I want to make some pocket money during the New Year!"

Chen Ce: "...You are the prince after all, how can you be so short of money? Are you spending money recklessly again?"

Zhu Houzhao chuckled, "It's true that I'm the crown prince, but my father controls my pocket money. I'm a very proud person. If he doesn't give me any, I'll make it myself. After all, I have you, my little brother, who is good at making money. Am I still afraid that I won't make any money? My father has underestimated me this time!"

(End of this chapter)