"The reward will be substantial when you return."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Qian San said quickly with a smile on his face, standing aside respectfully.
Except for Qian San, no one in the room spoke, including Duke Wei.
As time went on, the atmosphere became a little tense.
Zhu Youxiao didn't care and looked indifferent.
On the contrary, Duke Wei looked not so well.
As time went on, he became more and more nervous.
Zhu Youxiao glanced at Duke Wei and said nothing.
People like Duke Wei were extremely nervous at this time, as they were afraid of overthinking many things. Duke Wei didn't know if this matter had anything to do with him, but since he was called over, he would subconsciously think that it was related to him.
The emperor brought him here to listen to what his family had done. Under such circumstances, he had no choice but to listen.
After arriving here, Duke Wei would also be very nervous, extremely nervous. The more you don't know something, the more nervous you become. This is human nature.
Someone once suggested that informing death row inmates of their execution date and making them suffer while waiting for it is inhumane, so they can just not be told the execution date and have the execution carried out suddenly on the day of the execution.
It sounded good, and then the Japanese did it.
Every morning at 9 o'clock, all the death row prisoners waited in fear for the guards to come in. Because if someone was to be executed that day, the guards would carry the person out for execution.
You never know if it will be you today, and every day will be spent in fear. Every morning at 9 o'clock, it will make all the prisoners suffer.
Anyway, the Duke of Wei is in this state now. He dares not speak or ask, and is worried about being punished by the emperor.
Zhu Youxiao took a sip of tea and said, "It seems to be coming. Listen, I'm looking for a place to rest. I'm a little tired."
Eavesdropping on things behind the wall is not something the emperor should do. He should just leave someone here to listen and go to the side to have a good rest.
Zhu Youxiao stood up and walked straight out, and Wei Chao followed him.
As for Chen Hong, he would definitely stay here. However, it is impossible for the emperor to be without his own people to serve him.
Chen Hong winked at Qian San, telling him to follow. His purpose was obvious: serve His Majesty well and not mess around.
Qian San didn't dare to be negligent at all. This was his territory. If anything happened, he would be held responsible.
Qian San hurried forward.
Zhu Youxiao glanced at Qian San, just smiled, nodded at him, and walked out.
The others followed suit and there were only a few people left in the room.
Duke Wei was a little hesitant, not knowing whether he should follow or stay.
At this time, Chen Hong came to the side of the Duke of Wei and said with a smile, "Duke, we are not familiar with Nanjing. I am afraid we cannot understand what they are saying. Why don't you stay and help listen?"
After hearing this, the corners of Duke Wei's mouth twitched.
He knew it was over.
Your Majesty just left him here without even saying hello. If this matter doesn't involve his family, then there's something fishy going on.
There were so many dirty deals going on underground in Nanjing Jiangnan that everyone was trying to hide from them. His family had been acting with impunity for so many years, embezzling a lot of business, both open and hidden.
What is seen in the light is not scary. The scariest things are those that cannot be seen in the light. If Your Majesty knows or reveals them, then it will be really over.
Duke Wei was also very worried. He didn't think that His Majesty didn't have the courage to deal with them. His Majesty was not that kind of person.
Whether it's the Kong family in Shandong or the Prince of Fu's Mansion, which one isn't a wealthy and powerful family? But what was the final outcome?
Wasn’t it His Majesty who dealt with him?
Your Majesty's reputation is not very good in Jiangnan. Many people slander and oppose you, but what's the use?
Isn’t His Majesty currently holding on to his position firmly, and increasingly firmly?
The Duke of Wei knew more than anyone else. His Majesty's personal army was a skilled warrior, and their record in Liaodong was astonishing. Furthermore, they also had a distinguished record in the southwest.
With such confidence, Your Majesty, is there anything you can't do?
So when Duke Wei saw Chen Hong's bright smile, he wanted to punch him and smash his old face.
But he knew it wouldn't work.
Chen Hong didn't say anything. He just wanted to keep the person.
Zhu Youxiao arrived next door at this time.
The place has already been decorated with the best tea and snacks.
The waiter couldn't be Qian San, but a girl from the brothel. She was about eighteen or nineteen years old, pretty, and had a unique charm in every move she made.
Especially her eyes, which could be said to be full of seduction when she looked at people. However, in front of Zhu Youxiao, she really didn't dare to reveal even a little bit.
Qian San had already told her that she was not allowed to use any of the tricks she had learned before. This made the girl hesitate. Who was this person in front of her?
"Sir, please have some tea." The girl came to Zhu Youxiao, holding a teacup and respectfully handed the tea to Zhu Youxiao.
Zhu Youxiao looked at her, reached out to take the tea, but didn't drink it. Instead, he looked her up and down and said, "You're young and good-looking. Are you the next top courtesan of Lichunyuan?"
"Yes, sir." The woman quickly agreed, "My name is Chen Yu'er."
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