Chapter 214: Counting with fingers, there must be a conspiracy
Don't ask about the restaurant.
"Ruoruo, this restaurant belongs to us." Xiao Chengjin raised his hand and pointed at the restaurant in front of him.
Jiang Ruo looked at the restaurant Xiao Chengjin pointed to and said jokingly, "What a rich man."
"Ruoruo, don't tease me."
As they were talking, the two of them entered the Mo Wen Restaurant.
Xiao Chengjin looked at Shopkeeper Bai who was counting on the abacus at the counter and deliberately changed his tone, "Shopkeeper, please come to a private room."
When Shopkeeper Bai heard the strangely familiar voice, his hand on the abacus stopped.
He looked up at Xiao Chengjin, who was wearing a mask, and quickly put on a smile, saying in a flattering manner, "Okay, sir."
Oh my god, isn’t this the master?
Shopkeeper Bai took out a key from the drawer and walked forward. "My two guests, please go upstairs."
Xiao Chengjin adjusted his mask and said, "Bring us some of our signature dishes."
Shopkeeper Bai suppressed his excitement and shouted to his waiter, "Bring these two guests a few of our signature dishes 'privately'."
The waiter received the order and replied nonchalantly, "Okay, the signature dish will be here soon."
While going upstairs, Jiang Ruo overheard the diners whispering in the lobby.
So she deliberately slowed down her pace and listened to what they were saying.
"I don't know whether the story about the underground treasure house in the cold palace is true or not?"
"Yes, it is said that it is full of gold and rare treasures."
"It should be a certain emperor..."
.......
Jiang Ruo secretly wondered: Is there an underground treasure house in the cold palace?
After some calculation, I know there must be a conspiracy.
I love money and I make it in a proper way. If you want to cheat me, you have no chance.
Haha, I just won’t be fooled.
Xiao Chengjin couldn't help but chuckle when he heard the diners' conversation.
Quite interesting!
He looked at Jiang Ruo, who had a wicked smile on her lips, and whispered a reminder: "Ruo Ruo, be careful on the steps."
Jiang Ruo nodded and quickly went upstairs.
Shopkeeper Bai came to Xiao Chengjin's private room, took out the key and opened the door.
"My two masters, please come in."
The moment she entered the private room, Jiang Ruo couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"Haha, there's an underground treasure trove. It's hilarious."
"I'm telling you, that guy seems to be getting impatient."
Xiao Chengjin took off his mask and placed it on the table, saying cheerfully, "My property and face have been lost, how can I not be furious?"
"Shopkeeper Bai, this is my wife Jiang Ruo." Xiao Chengjin's tone was filled with a hint of boasting.
Upon hearing this, Shopkeeper Bai quickly bowed to Jiang Ruo and said, "This subordinate greets the Madam."
Jiang Ruo restrained his expression and gave him a slight support, "No need to be polite, Shopkeeper Bai."
"Please wait a moment, my two masters. I'll go to the kitchen to take a look." Shopkeeper Bai said, glancing at Jiang Ruo stealthily.
The master has become so gentle, it must be because of the lady!
Jiang Ruo knew that there would be many people at lunchtime, so she said to Shopkeeper Bai, "Shopkeeper Bai, we'll leave after lunch, so you can go get busy!"
"I understand."
After Shopkeeper Bai left the private room in a hurry, he gave some instructions to the waiter who was serving the dishes.
After several signature dishes were served, Jiang Ruo began to eat with relish.
“Our signature dish is good.”
Xiao Chengjin took out a handkerchief and wiped the corners of Jiang Ruo's lips, "These dishes are exclusive to us."
Ordinary people can’t eat it.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ruo gave a thumbs up.
After lunch, the two of them didn't stay long and strolled back to the princess's mansion.
Inside the palace.
Since Xiao Junze learned about the appearance of the golden light, his condition has improved by half.
Once this person became excited, he started to make some trouble.
He sat on the dragon chariot and personally deployed the troops around the palace.
"Your Majesty, everything is ready, just wait patiently!"
"I feel that as long as the thief shows up, our people will definitely capture him." After saying this, Chief Steward Ji handed over the handkerchief.
Xiao Junze wiped the sweat from his forehead with a handkerchief and said through gritted teeth, "After capturing him, first find out where the throne and the imperial seal are hidden, and then... execute him."
Upon hearing this, Manager Ji was so frightened that he dared not flatter the emperor.
Because he felt that the possibility of the thief being caught was too small.
The harem is also quite lively.
When the queen learned that Jiang Qinian had lost his position as prime minister, she became restless.
Good things should be kept in the family. If we take advantage of this critical moment to please the emperor, the position of prime minister should fall on our relative.
Led by the queen, the concubines in the harem reluctantly took out their valuable "property" and contributed it to Xiao Junze.
The euphemism is to help the emperor relieve his worries and solve his problems.
The concubines secretly complained: They wanted to keep some property for themselves, but it was all "plundered" away.
How could such a huge palace become a dilapidated place!
This "god-man" should at least leave some faults.
Alas, I was never favored and I haven’t received my salary for half a year.
Now, I have to pay for it to the emperor.
After Xiao Junze returned to the bedroom on the dragon chariot, the first thing he saw was the concubines standing in several rows.
"Manager Ji, what's going on?"
Steward Ji took a look at the treasures on the trays in the hands of the palace maids and immediately understood the meaning.
"Your Majesty, the ladies are here to visit you."
Led by the Queen, everyone knelt and saluted: "Your servants and concubines pay their respects to the Emperor. Long live the Emperor."
Xiao Junze rubbed his slightly painful brow and walked forward slowly, "Everyone stand up!"
The Queen, supported by her maid, came before Xiao Junze and said, "Your Majesty, your sisters are very worried when they know that you have fallen ill due to overwork for the country."
"I heard that you have recovered from your illness, so I brought my sisters to see you."
Xiao Junze glanced at the concubines who had indifferent expressions and knew what it meant.
Haha~ I don’t see any worry in him, but he is quite resentful.
"I am deeply pleased that all my beloved concubines are so concerned about me."
The maids received a hint from their master and quickly followed Manager Ji to the warehouse.
The queen looked at the maids' departing backs and smiled triumphantly.
She slowly turned around and said to the concubines with a "pleasant face": "Sisters, the emperor's recovery is not only a blessing for the Dayan Dynasty, but also a blessing for us sisters."
"Let's all go back and let the emperor rest in peace."
Xiao Junze knew very well the purpose of the Queen's actions.
Isn't it just to build up power for the prince?
That’s exactly what I meant!
Upon hearing this, the concubines bowed to Xiao Junze and said, "Your Majesty, please take good care of yourself. We, your servants, will not disturb you any longer."
Xiao Junze covered his lips and coughed lightly, "Everyone, leave!"
"I, your servants, take your leave!"
Led by the Queen, all the concubines and their maids left the Hall of Mental Cultivation in a hurry.
Xiao Junze looked at the concubines' backs as they left and breathed a sigh of relief.
He has not set foot in the harem since the national treasury was robbed.
It is normal for the concubines to feel resentful after being neglected for so long.
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