Outside the palace, two thieves were still counting money together.
The two carts of watermelons were beyond Fang Zhengyi's expectations. He did not expect that they would cost nearly two thousand taels.
However, there is too much deception involved and it is not a long-term business.
Before the two of them could be happy for long, Guo Tianyang came running over in small steps.
With a smile on his face, he said, "Your Highness, Lord Fang, His Majesty invites you."
Sure enough, what is supposed to come will come!
Fang Zhengyi took a deep breath and looked at Li Yuanzhao.
You have nothing better to do than come here to sell melons, not only do you not make much money but you get scolded!
What do you want? Wait until you become the emperor and fight with the ministers!
Now he is trying to deceive people with melons, which is a bit like Ah Q spirit.
However, Li Yuanzhao was in a fearless state.
He simply called out to the guards not far away, and several guards came running over.
"Give this silver to me!"
Then he said to Fang Zheng: "Old Fang, just wait and see. Father is greedy for money. I will bribe him in a moment!"
"I've had a great time today, so I don't want the money! If anything goes wrong later, remember to cover for me!"
"I should think of an excuse first..."
That's my fucking melon! Fang Zheng squinted at Li Yuanzhao.
Hearing the two of them plotting loudly, Guo Tianyang couldn't help but frown and said resentfully, "Your Highness, this old slave is still here."
"Shut your mouth!"
"......"
After tidying up, the three of them, along with the palace guards, went to meet Emperor Jing.
However, as soon as he stepped into the hall, Li Yuanzhao's straight back suddenly bent a little.
The whole person's spirit seemed to be much weaker.
Fang Zheng was stunned.
It's true that a dog can't change its nature!
How many beatings did he take? Is this acting skill already in his blood?
You seem so awesome before entering the hall, but you are no longer yourself once you cross the threshold!
In the palace, Emperor Jing faced Fang Zhengyi and the Crown Prince.
Sitting in the hall, leaning on a thick black stick in one hand, he looked very majestic.
The moment he saw the stick, Li Yuanzhao's pupils trembled and he looked a little more hunched.
Fang Zhengyi lowered his head in shame.
I didn't expect that His Majesty still kept this thing. It seems he uses it very conveniently.
Guilt...guilt....
"You two are so brave." Emperor Jing said slowly: "Tell me, why do you want to set up a stall in the palace?"
Li Yuanzhao still had his head lowered and dared not say a word.
He was mumbling something, knowing that he was in the wrong. He was too nervous to speak loudly, and then turned to look at Fang Zhengyi.
Too green, still inexperienced!
Fang Zhengyi immediately stepped forward and said loudly, "Your Majesty, please don't be upset. Your Highness the Crown Prince has a reason for selling melons."
"Your Highness often travels around Banshanfang and wants to personally experience the lives of the common people, but he is afraid of disturbing the common people, so he comes to the palace to set up a stall. It is really hard to have such a heart of empathy for the people."
"Secondly, the melons sold today are indeed rare. As the saying goes, happiness is better shared than happiness alone. The colleagues in the court have worked hard and made great contributions. The prince also wants the ministers to have a taste of the melon. This melon was shared with His Highness before he even ate it. It can be said that sharing the sweetness is rare and shows his noble character."
"Thirdly, the reason for selling it is that Your Highness has seen His Majesty attend court early and late every day, work hard and make great contributions. So he also wants to do his best to help His Majesty. The silver that the prince received today is intended to be used to fill the treasury."
"Today we received a total of 1,650 taels of silver. All of it is here. I hope Your Majesty will take a look at it!"
After saying that, Fang Zheng glanced at the palace guards.
The palace guard understood what he meant and opened the cash box to reveal the banknotes and some loose change inside.
Guo Tianyang took it and placed it on the imperial desk.
Li Yuanzhao suddenly felt relieved.
As expected of Lao Fang, he is really good at making up stories! This is a sure thing!
Emperor Jing only glanced at the silver on the table, then lowered his eyes to look at the two people of His Highness, and walked down slowly with a stick in his hand.
When Fang Zheng saw that he didn't say anything, his throat couldn't help but move twice.
It’s over, this reaction is not good!
I definitely didn't fool around....
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but glance sideways at Li Yuanzhao.
At this time, Li Yuanzhao still had his head down, smiling heartlessly!
Feeling Fang Zhengyi's gaze, he also turned his head and gave a thumbs up...
Next second!
A black shadow suddenly swung at Li Yuanzhao's thigh!
"Ah!!" A wailing sound instantly spread throughout the hall.
Then it came again and again...each blow did not contain a trace of moisture.
The sound of the sticks hitting the flesh reached Fang Zhengyi's ears, and he felt a chill all over his body...
But Li Yuanzhao was tough enough. Even though he screamed, he didn't change his posture!
I have gained experience over the years, and my father always chooses the thickest parts of the meat.
If changing posture makes it very easy to get hurt accidentally, it is better to stay where you are.
Fang Zheng's eyes widened when he saw it. This was the first time he witnessed His Majesty beating a child.
It’s really awesome... It’s worthy of the royal education, there’s no ambiguity at all.
However, he couldn't bear to watch Li Yuanzhao being beaten, so he quickly went forward to pull Emperor Jing away.
"Your Majesty! Forget it, forget it! Anger is harmful to your health, calm down!"
"Get out of here! Don't stop me, this rebellious son is lawless! Is setting up a stall in the palace something you, a prince, should do?"
"Just show off, and even ask others to cover up for you! Look at the lies you told, you two shameless people!"
"If I don't teach you a lesson today, I'm afraid you will forget your identity in the future!"
Emperor Jing swung his arm and made Fang Zheng stagger.
Li Yuanzhao instinctively started to be stubborn: "Your Highness, I am doing this for your father's treasury! I won't give you that money! I was wrong!"
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