The Prodigal Son's Happy Life - Chapter 93

[Chapter 93 See the letter again]

This idea was given up just for a moment.

He still remembered the last time when his junior eunuch Zhang Wen went to Fang Mansion to announce the decree.

Liu Cheng thought for a moment and replied: “General Fang Zhonglang should be on duty in the Yulin Guard at this time.”

Emperor Chu raised his eyes, glanced at him, and said calmly: “That’s not what I said.”

Isn’t that?

Liu Cheng was startled for a moment, then immediately reacted and replied: “Fang Zhonglang recently bought a house in the south of the city and opened a new Gouba restaurant, named the Jingshi Grand Theater.

Yesterday was the first day it opened, and it attracted so many people Thousands of people came, and it was said that it was hard to get a ticket. “

Fang Xiu, this kid, can always come up with some new tricks.

A good noble son must do business as a merchant.

It’s a restaurant, it’s a bookstore, and now it’s actually doing business in Goulanwa City.

What a shame!

If we have such a son in our family, we must strangle him to death.

However, despite this, this kid can always come up with something new.

For example, when you get drunk in Chunfeng Tower, you will have the best wine in the world.

Not to mention ordinary people, even His Majesty loves it very much and wants to have a drink from time to time.

In addition, there is also the bookstore called Zhuxuanzhai, which has only been around for more than a month, and is now the leader of the capital’s bookstores.

A total of three books were published, “The Romance of the West Chamber”, “Nie Xiaoqian” and “The Legend of the Condor Heroes”, one by one selling better than the last.

I heard that even in distant Yuezhou, people ask relatives and friends to buy books on their behalf.

A book of gossips was sold from the capital to Yuezhou, spanning most of the territory. It was the first time in Chu State.

Now, another Jingshi Grand Theater has been built, and I don’t know how it is different from an ordinary Gou Lan.

Thinking like this, Liu Cheng couldn’t help but have a dazed look on his face.

Emperor Chu was slightly startled and asked, “The Capital Grand Theater?”

“Yes.”

Liu Cheng bowed.

Emperor Chu showed a trace of anger on his face and said: “How can the name of the capital be used on Goulanwa City? This kid is really ridiculous!”

Liu Cheng hesitated for a moment, thought about it, and said: “Your Majesty, this is Goulan is not called the Capital, but the Grand Theater of the Capital.”

Upon hearing this, the anger on Emperor Chu’s face receded slightly, and he said coldly: “Even so, the Grand Theater of the Capital is not allowed. After hearing this, the people still regard it as a palace. “Jian, tell that boy Fang Xiu to change his name.”

Even though he knew that this boy was playing word games, Emperor Chu didn’t bother to pay attention to him.

On the contrary, I am more interested in the word ‘theater’.

“What is a theater?”

Emperor Chu asked.

Liu Cheng also knew nothing about it. After thinking about it, he replied: “Maybe it’s another name for Goulan.”

Emperor Chu raised his eyes and glanced at him.

When Liu Cheng saw this, he trembled and said hurriedly: “I will go check it out now.”

“That’s all.”

Emperor Chu looked away and said casually: “Whatever, it’s just a hook for the tile market, let him go.”

Fang Xiu This boy has the talents of a royal assistant and a passionate heart to share the worries of the imperial court.

Although he suffers from brain disease, it cannot be changed by human power and is harmless.

The only shortcoming is that he is addicted to the ways of merchants.

Although there is no such thing as scholars, farmers, industry and merchants in this dynasty, the idea that merchants are inferior has been deeply ingrained in the hearts of people all over the world for thousands of years.

If it is too closely involved with the way of merchants, it is not the way after all.

Emperor Chu sighed and looked out the window, his eyes flashing with a faint light, not knowing what he was thinking.

At this time, an old voice suddenly came from outside Nuan Pavilion: “Chen Yanzhuang, please see your majesty.”

Hearing this familiar voice, Emperor Chu was slightly startled, and then his face showed surprise.

Yan Zhuang is the chief assistant bachelor of the cabinet. He can enter and leave the Yangxin Hall at any time to discuss state affairs with the emperor.

However, at this time, it was rare for a cabinet scholar to come to see him.

Did something big happen again?

Thinking of this, Emperor Chu’s face was as dark as water and he said: “Xuan.”

The curtain of the Nuan Pavilion was opened, and Yan Zhuang, the chief minister of the cabinet, walked in from the outside, stood upright and bowed.

Although he is over seventy years old, his body is very strong. Perhaps he has been in charge of the cabinet for many years. Standing there, he has a calm and stable temperament.

“Come here, show Yan Qing’s family a seat.”

Emperor Chu waved his hand and said.

As soon as he finished speaking, a young eunuch moved a chair and placed it behind Yan Zhuang.

Yan Zhuang did not sit down, but took out a letter from his arms, bowed and said: “I have an anonymous letter here. Please read it.”

The moment he took out the letter, Emperor Chu felt something familiar. But I can’t remember where I saw it.

So, he said, “Send it over.”

“Yes.”

Yan Zhuang responded and handed the letter in his hand to Liu Cheng.

After Liu Cheng took it with both hands, he presented it to Emperor Chu.

Emperor Chu picked up the letter and glanced at it, he immediately understood where the familiar feeling from before came from.

This anonymous letter was no different from the one Liu Cheng had submitted before. It was obviously written by the same person.

When I opened the letter, I found that the cursive script used to write it was different from before.

However, anyone with some knowledge of calligraphy can see that this running script has been deliberately distorted.

Emperor Chu seemed to have thought of something, his face darkened, and he read each word carefully.

The more he read, the uglier his face became. After

reading the entire letter, his face was completely dark.

For a long time, no one spoke.

I don’t know how long it took, Emperor Chu raised his eyes, looked at the chief minister of the cabinet in front of him, and asked, “Does the Qing family know who wrote this letter?”

Yan Zhuang stood up, bowed, and said, “This is The letter was submitted by my servant, and I don’t know who wrote it.

However, I have sent someone to investigate the content of the letter, and it is indeed true!”

After receiving confirmation, Emperor Chu couldn’t help but take a deep breath. , I just felt that my mind was in a mess and I felt dizzy.

It took a long time to recover from this state.

He frowned, looked at Yan Zhuang, and asked, “Has anyone else read this letter?”

Yan Zhuang said, “After I got this letter, I kept it with me. After sending someone to verify it, I immediately entered the palace. I will meet your Majesty.

I can confirm that no one has read the contents of the letter except me.”

Upon hearing this, Emperor Chu’s brows relaxed a little, and he sighed and said, “I never thought that there would be such a thing in the court. I killed so many maggots,

and they were so courageous. I didn’t expect them to be so greedy. I think

I treat all officials well, and I have never lacked rewards from them .

“Unfortunately.”

When he said this, Emperor Chu pursed his lips, his body trembled slightly, and he could no longer speak.

When Yan Zhuang saw this scene, he stood up in a hurry, knelt on the ground, and said in a trembling voice: “I am the chief assistant scholar of the cabinet and the head of all officials. Now that this has happened, I will be blamed for my death!”

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