Nanjing.

As the former capital of the Ming Dynasty and one of the two capitals today, this place has always been synonymous with prosperity.

Walking on the streets of Nanjing again, Zhu Youxiao still felt complicated.

The last time I came to Nanjing, I was in a completely different mood, but this time I felt more relaxed and happy.

After all, the last time I came here, I was doing business, and I didn’t feel as relaxed as I do now. Instead, I was quite nervous and worried.

This time it was different, I felt much more relaxed.

Looking at the city of Nanjing in a calm and playful mood gave Zhu Youxiao a different feeling.

The ancient and prosperous city of Nanjing is really beautiful.

Walking along the edge of Xuanwu Lake, in the drizzling rain, Zhu Youxiao was in a good mood.

At this time, Zhu Youxiao was wearing a long gown and dressed like an ordinary scholar. He abandoned the silk and satin on his body and put on a cotton robe, which made him look more delicate.

The folding fan in his hand was not that valuable, and it had an ordinary landscape painting on it.

The wooden hairpin casually holds the hair together, making her look more free and unrestrained.

Beside him were Concubine Tian and Concubine Yuan, with veils covering their faces so that their faces could not be seen.

Wei Chao was serving on one side, while the other guards were scattered around.

Even if Zhu Youxiao was not dressed so luxuriously, all passers-by knew that he was luxurious. After all, Concubine Tian and Concubine Yuan were dressed in luxurious clothes and accompanied by so many guards, so they were not ordinary people.

After finding a place to sit down, Zhu Youxiao asked with a smile, "Do you feel bad?"

"There are still too many people." Concubine Tian said directly.

Concubine Tian, ​​who was a rather honest and straightforward person, actually dared to speak more after spending some time with Zhu Youxiao.

It’s not that she didn’t want to tell him before, but she couldn’t see him and had no chance to tell him to the emperor.

After hearing this, Zhu Youxiao nodded and said, "Let them clear the area next time."

Concubine Tian nodded innocently.

Xuanwu Lake is actually a royal garden. Not many people can come here, and ordinary people cannot enter even if they want to. Only the important people in Nanjing can enter.

After all, Zhu Youxiao is not here, so this place cannot be left abandoned.

Concubine Tian felt a little uncomfortable because people were always looking at her.

Concubine Yuan didn't care and sat aside to serve Zhu Youxiao. For Concubine Yuan, accompanying the emperor was more important.

Zhu Youxiao and the other two were sitting on a stone bench.

Wei Chao had already prepared water and tea, brewed the tea and laid out the snacks.

Zhu Youxiao and the imperial concubines were enjoying the breeze, looking at the scenery of lake and mountains, drinking tea and eating snacks, feeling quite leisurely.

Qi Yuangong stood not far away, his eyes constantly scanning the surroundings, his hands never leaving his waist, where his pistol lay, ready to be pulled out at the slightest sign of trouble.

At this time, Qi Yuangong suddenly heard footsteps on the right and turned around to look.

A man in his fifties came in. He looked very honest. He was not tall, but not fat, and looked very thin.

Qi Yuangong did not go to meet him because the man was accompanied by someone he knew, Wei Chao's godson.

Qi Yuangong knew who the man was.

He is Li Chaosheng, the chief steward of the Nanjing Imperial Household Department.

Qi Yuangong winked at the person next to him.

Two people walked towards Li Chaosheng.

Checking, confirming identity, and body search are essential procedures.

This is not the imperial palace. Even if the emperor summoned you, the necessary procedures must be followed.

Li Chaosheng was not surprised and cooperated with the inspection with a smile.

After all the examinations were completed, Li Chaosheng was brought before Zhu Youxiao.

Li Chaosheng knelt on the ground with his head bowed, not daring to raise his head at all. He was afraid that seeing Concubine Yuan or Concubine Tian would cause His Majesty's displeasure; if he caused His Majesty's displeasure, he would be doomed.

Zhu Youxiao didn't care, waved his hand and said, "Get up and answer."

After standing up from the ground, Li Chaosheng still kept his head down.

Zhu Youxiao frowned and said, "Don't you feel any pain in your neck if you keep your head down? Lift your head up."

Li Chaosheng slowly raised his head and breathed a sigh of relief.

The two imperial concubines are not here?

Zhu Youxiao saw that Li Chaosheng looked relieved and knew what he was thinking.

Zhu Youxiao also had Qi Yuangong and his men clear out the surrounding area. Apart from them, there was no one else in this area.

It was naturally not convenient for Concubine Yuan and Concubine Tian to stay and listen to Zhu Youxiao's talk, so they left early.

"Tell me about the situation in Nanjing?" Zhu Youxiao looked at Li Chaosheng and asked slowly.

Although I walked around and played along the way, and enjoyed myself for several days in Nanjing, I still had to do my business.

Zhu Youxiao brought Li Chaosheng over today because he wanted to ask about the specific situation.

"Your Majesty, everything is stable in Nanjing," Li Chaosheng said quickly, "but there are some problems in Zhejiang."

"What's the matter?" Zhu Youxiao asked with a serious face.

"Many fields in Zhejiang have been converted from rice to mulberry trees. Many problems were discovered during this inventory process, including a lot of land mergers and investments," Li Chaosheng said cautiously.

"No need to test them." Zhu Youxiao waved his hand and said, "Just let them investigate the land issue and don't worry about anything else."

"The Ministry of Internal Affairs has reported on the situation in Zhejiang, and I am very clear about it."

In recent years, trade along the coast of the Ming Dynasty has become increasingly intense. Except for the Ming Dynasty, everyone wants to do business with the Ming Dynasty.

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