Ming Dynasty: Traveling through the harem, Zhu Yuanzhang was dumbfounded

Chapter 47 The Unlearned Emperor

As the sun rises, the warm sunlight shines on the golden glazed tiles of the palace, making it appear golden and brilliant.

Yang Chen stretched slowly on his bed, feeling that he had never slept so comfortably.

This was his second night in Daming.

Rubbing his eyes, Yang Chen exhaled the foul air from the night before.

The maid who had been waiting outside the door for a long time heard the noise inside and hurried in.

"Do you need a meal, sir?"

The one who spoke was one of the maids. The four of them entered the palace when they were young and had no names at all. Before being assigned to Yang Chen, they were all the lowest-ranking palace maids.

They were previously lower-ranking palace maids arranged by the Shangfu Bureau to enter the Eastern Palace and were responsible for washing clothes.

Because his parents could not afford to support him, he was finally selected into the palace, which was considered a stable job.

Although they were of low status, had no holidays and no personal freedom, compared to life outside the palace, they already lived a life that most people envied.

At least they can provide food and accommodation, and some salary every month.

In order to make it more convenient for the four to serve him, Yang Chen arranged the four people according to the names of Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter.

The palace maid standing in front of him at this moment was called Xiao Xia.

Naming is a very time-consuming task, and Yang Chen is not willing to spend time on it.

The four of them correspond perfectly to the four seasons, so there is no need to think too much.

"Xiao Xia, just go and prepare some light food for me. Be sure to ask the imperial chef to use the fine salt I made yesterday. Do you understand?"

The palace maid named Xiaoxia was fifteen years old. Her young and beautiful face was very smart. After she understood what was said, she nodded immediately.

"I understand, sir."

At his special request, the imperial chef in the Eastern Palace's Shangshenjian quickly prepared a simple dish and a soup according to his requirements.

The taste is light and the fine salt used is fine. It may not taste delicious, but at least it is edible.

Only after finishing eating did Yang Chen start to rinse his mouth and brush his teeth.

According to the real order of rinsing your mouth, it is actually better to rinse your mouth after meals.

"Where's Yang Chen?"

"Young Master Yang is washing up inside."

"Take me to see it soon?"

Outside the house, Zhu Biao asked the maid, and after learning Yang Chen's location, he quickly walked up to him.

Soon, Yang Chen was seen on the steps rinsing his mouth and brushing his teeth with a toothbrush.

Look at it from Zhu Biao's perspective.

Yang Chen was using a bamboo stick to poke his mouth in different ways, and a lot of black stuff came out.

So that its mouth is full of black stuff.

Seeing Zhu Biao appear, Yang Chen waved and signaled to wait a moment.

Zhu Biao then walked up to him and asked with a very strange look in his eyes:

"Yang Chen, what are you doing for no reason?"

Gulu gulu~
After taking a sip of water and rinsing his mouth briefly, Yang Chen asked with his teeth bared.

"How is it? Nothing left?"

Zhu Biao was quite helpless, but he still took a glance and nodded immediately, "It's very clean."

"That's good, Xiao Xia, take this thing back and remember to keep it safe."

"Yes."

After handing the things to the palace maid, Yang Chen invited Zhu Biao to sit down in the hall of the palace.

As soon as the two sat down, Zhu Biao asked the other party what he had just done.

Yang Chen waved his hand and explained with a smile.

"Nothing, just using toothpaste and toothbrush to rinse my teeth. Don't you usually use willow branches and tooth powder to rinse your mouth?"

After understanding the other party's behavior, Zhu Biao spoke. "But your mouth was all black just now. Can this make your teeth clean? Also, the name of the wooden stick you just used is a toothbrush?"

Yang Chen was patient about this, and continued calmly:

“The reason why it’s black is because I added bamboo charcoal into it. Charcoal has a certain adsorption capacity and can clean teeth. I made some improvements based on your tooth brushing powder.

Later generations called it toothpaste. As for the wooden stick, I made a toothbrush by drilling holes in bamboo sticks and stuffing pig bristles into them. It is better to use than willow branches.

By the way, let me tell you, everyone will have one of these things in the future, and it was invented by the emperor of your Zhu family."

"Why would an emperor do such a thing instead of being a good emperor?"

When Zhu Biao heard that this toothbrush was actually made by the emperor, a descendant of the Zhu family, this was the first thought that flashed through his mind.

However, Yang Chen held an opposing opinion on this.

"You are so short-sighted, Prince. Who says an emperor must do what an emperor does? We are all mortals made of flesh and blood. It is normal for us to have our own ideas.

However, many of the emperors of your Zhu family may not be very good at being emperors, but they are indeed outstanding in other aspects.

The emperors of the Ming Dynasty were the most independent of all dynasties, which is a beautiful story in history. "

When mentioning this, Yang Chen spoke with great interest, but it did sound a bit weird to Zhu Biao's ears.

What does it mean that the emperors of the Ming Dynasty were all very eccentric. Considering Yang Chen’s previous words and deeds, everything was completely different from what they expected.

Zhu Biao didn't dare to ask any more questions.

While the two were chatting, a palace maid suddenly came in hurriedly from outside to report.

"Your Highness, Young Master Yang, there are guards outside the door who are accompanying His Majesty. They say they have news to announce."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Biao showed confusion on his face, but quickly responded.

"Let him in."

"Yes."

The maid left and went outside, and the next second two people came in at the same time.

Being able to become a guard, you can tell that the other person is extraordinary just from his body shape. He is wearing armor and looks very energetic, and he also has a standard long sword on his waist.

The guard had a blank expression on his face. After raising his hand to salute, he told the order Zhu Yuanzhang gave him.

"Your Majesty, His Majesty asked you to take Young Master Yang to Wenhua Palace."

"I know, let's go over there."

Zhu Biao would definitely not disobey his father's orders.

As the order was conveyed, the guards left the East Palace and returned to the imperial study.

The Imperial Study was where Zhu Yuanzhang worked himself. Its area was smaller than the Wenhua Hall because the Wenhua Hall was the main office of the Crown Prince who served as Regent. On weekdays, Zhu Yuanzhang would sit in the Wenhua Hall and watch Zhu Biao handle government affairs.

Facilitate communication of things.

At this moment in the imperial study, Zhu Yuanzhang was looking at the book in his hand.

It is true that the Jinyiwei has not been officially established yet, but that does not mean that he does not have spies planted.

Currently, these spies are mainly around first-rank officials and founding dukes.

The remaining marquises and earls all have his spies.

Ever since Yang Chen appeared, Zhu Yuanzhang immediately arranged for spies to keep an eye on him.

Whether it is light or dark.

Opening the booklet, it contained the conversation between Zhu Biao and Yang Chen last night.

In the future, this booklet will be called the Book of Impermanence.

The content was recorded in great detail, even Yang Chen's tone and attitude were recorded.

After reading the above content, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly became irritated and the corners of his mouth twitched.

"This bastard looks down on us and wants to die.

Biaoer is really something.

Why do you want to make this guy your retainer? Aren't you worried that he might have evil intentions?"

(End of this chapter)