"Please have mercy, sir."

Xiaoyu finally got what she wanted and did not disappoint Manager Li's expectations of her.

She threw herself into his arms like this, without even knowing Zhu Ying's name or who he was.

More importantly, if the other party is willing to take advantage of the situation and has no other intentions, Xiaoyu will have no other options.

She is gambling, and she can only gamble.

For a woman like her, what other options are there except taking a gamble?

Even with this opportunity, there was no telling how many people were vying for it, and this was thanks to Uncle Li's care.

For Zhu Ying, this time was really exciting.

It was the first time for him to do this in the garden.

The wine and meat are really not deceiving me.

No wonder there have been so many incompetent rulers throughout history and in every dynasty.

At the beginning, who didn't want to be a good emperor who worked hard for the people? It was all because of this beauty that was too overwhelming.

Food and sex are human nature.

This was the first time Zhu Ying did such a ridiculous thing.

In fact, in the eyes of many literati and scholars, this is not ridiculous at all, but rather quite elegant.

It’s just that Zhu Ying was still a little uncomfortable because of something going on in her mind.

There is a saying that the road is very narrow at first, but then it becomes passable. After walking a few dozen steps, it suddenly becomes clear!

"May I have your name."

Zhu Ying touched Xiaoyu's cheek and asked.

At this time, Xiaoyu was helping Zhu Ying to dress and had no time to take care of herself.

Even if there is some pain, I will endure it.

"My name is Zuo, Zuo Xiaoyu."

Hearing this, Xiaoyu's eyes flashed with surprise. Since this young man was willing to ask her name, that was a good start.

Zhu Ying tilted her head slightly, saw the bright red spot on the ground, and understood.

"Just follow me from now on."

Zhu Ying said casually.

Fortunately, he has a strong kidney, otherwise he wouldn't be so romantic.

Zhu Ying didn't know how the women in this opera house lived, but he thought it was not a good place either. Fortunately, Xiaoyu remained a virgin.

"Thank you for saving Xiaoyu from the sea of ​​suffering. I have no way of repaying you for your kindness. From now on, Xiaoyu will serve you like a slave."

Xiaoyu cried with joy, tears flowing like a floodgate.

Zhu Ying looked at her and didn't know how to comfort her.

Everyone knows he's straight.

"Don't cry. Your face will look ugly if you cry." After a slight hesitation, Zhu Ying said something that he thought was very humorous.

Unfortunately, Xiaoyu couldn't feel the humor at all.

She was afraid that she would be abandoned just because she was not good-looking.

She stopped crying immediately.

"Put on your clothes. We haven't eaten yet. It's a good opportunity for us to eat together later." Zhu Ying said as he put his robe on Xiaoyu to cover her leaking spring light.

After all, she was his woman, and even if the eunuchs saw her, Zhu Ying would still feel a little unhappy.

Xiaoyu nodded vigorously, tightly wrapping herself in the robe of this unknown young man.

"Someone come here." Zhu Ying said loudly after seeing Xiaoyu put on her clothes.

Guo Zhong, who was outside the door, came in immediately. He glanced at the woman wearing the crown prince's robe and knew that there was another concubine in the crown prince's harem. "Please give me your orders, sir."

"Serve the food. I'm a little hungry. Bring me another set of bowls and chopsticks."

"Yes, sir."

The dishes that had been prepared long ago were brought over one by one.

Zhu Ying started eating casually, after all, he had consumed quite a bit just now.

Xiaoyu next to her was a little nervous and ate in small bites.

Zhu Ying is usually not very particular about eating, just a few bites will fill her stomach.

Seeing Zhu Ying finish eating, Xiaoyu also quickly put down her chopsticks.

"It's a little late today, or maybe you have something else to tell me. I'll send someone to pick you up tomorrow."

It was already dark, and Zhu Ying planned to return to the palace.

Xiaoyu quickly said, "Yes, sir."

Zhu Ying did not say who I am. It would be embarrassing for him to say it out loud, even if he is the current crown prince.

Xiaoyu looked at Zhu Ying's departing back and tightened her robe around her, still feeling a little confused and at a loss.

Her body was still a little weak, after all, it was her first time. After a short rest, Xiaoyu went back to change her clothes.

The road was a bit strange. Normally there were so many people coming and going, but now there was not a single person to be seen.

But Xiaoyu didn't think much about it. Her mind was still on what had just happened. Some embarrassing scenes came to her mind, and her face flushed a little.

She knew that she was already this young master's woman, but as to who this young master was, it was still unknown.

Just when Xiaoyu was feeling confused alone in the room.

There was a knock on the door.

"Xiaoyu, are you there?"

The knock on the door called Xiaoyu back from her trance. Hearing the familiar voice, Xiaoyu replied, "Uncle Li, I'm here, come in."

Butler Li outside the door did not come in, but just stood at the door and said: "It's inconvenient, Xiaoyu should come out and talk."

Xiaoyu was a little surprised, she stood up and walked over to open the door.

There was not only Uncle Li outside the door, but also several people in the distance, including Boss Huang, but they were all watching from afar and had no intention of coming over.

"Xiao Yu, I wonder if that young master has any instructions." Manager Li's voice was a little nervous.

Xiaoyu hesitated and replied, "That gentleman said he would send someone to pick me up tomorrow."

Manager Li was overjoyed when he heard this, and couldn't help but sigh, "Brother Wen Ding, after all the hardships, there is happiness. This time there is real hope."

Xiaoyu was a little confused. Wen Ding was her father's name, so why did Uncle Li suddenly talk about her father?

She had some vague guesses in her mind.

"Xiao Yu, this time you have really become a phoenix." Manager Li couldn't help but be happy.

Xiaoyu asked with some anticipation: "Who is that gentleman?"

Manager Li burst out laughing. It turned out that Xiaoyu didn't know who the young master was. He immediately replied, "Who else could it be with such a grand ceremony? It must be the current Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty."

When talking about His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Steward Li bowed from a distance in the direction of the imperial palace to show his respect.

ah!!!

Xiaoyu opened her mouth slightly and subconsciously covered it with her hands.

She guessed that the young man was of great importance, but she didn't expect that he would be the current Crown Prince.

For a moment, a huge surprise flooded into my heart.

She thought of what Uncle Li had just said, that her father could be saved.

Although his father was exiled and no one could rescue him, it was just a matter of a word for the crown prince.

When the Crown Prince said he would send someone to pick me up tomorrow, he meant to take me to the palace.

Happiness came so suddenly that Xiaoyu felt like she was dreaming.

"It's getting late, so I'll leave first. I'll ask Xiaoyu to come over later. According to the palace rules, you can bring a maid with you."

"Xiaoyu has been with you for so long, just take her with you."

There was already a hint of respect in Manager Li's voice. He felt it was not appropriate for him to stay at Xiaoyu's door for a long time, as he had to avoid suspicion.

In fact, Manager Li had already guessed about this matter just now.

Because dozens of Jinyiwei directly emptied the entire backyard and sealed it off tightly.

Who would dare to complain in front of the Jinyiwei? Of course, everyone had to be obedient.

This is also the reason why Xiaoyu didn't see anyone on her way back.

"good."

Xiaoyu was still a little confused and didn't know what to say, so she could only reply simply.

Manager Li took a few steps back, bowed to Xiaoyu, and then stepped back and left.

This scene was seen by Mr. Huang and others in the distance, and they were horrified.

Manager Li is not only the manager of the Pear Garden, but also an official of the Music Bureau. Even though his rank is a bit low, only the ninth rank, he is still an official.

Such a solemn greeting to Xiaoyu, an actor, can't help but make people think about the meaning behind it.

…

Chengtian Gate.

Zhu Ying was on her way back to the palace.

Guo Zhong asked carefully, "Your Highness, I don't know how to arrange this matter."

Not everyone you sleep with can be canonized as a concubine. It depends on the wishes of His Highness.

Otherwise, if the emperor visited a brothel, he would bring back a bunch of concubines.

The crown prince's harem is different from that of the emperor.

The different ranks of concubines were usually only enjoyed by the emperor.

Whether it is the crown prince or the crown prince's grandson, including other princes and grandsons of the emperor, there is only a difference between the principal wife and the concubine.

Under normal circumstances, the crown prince, as the heir to the throne, would not usually have many concubines.

Apart from the queen, there are only two or three people at most.

If you eat too much, you will be impeached by the censors for being obsessed with beauty.

There has never been a dynasty like Zhu Ying who canonized a large number of princesses from other countries as concubines, let alone the Ming Dynasty.

However, the censors nowadays have long been subdued, and there is no way to stop Your Majesty if he wants to expand his branches.

"Let's make her a concubine." Zhu Ying said without thinking too much.

In fact, even if this kind of dancer was brought into the palace, in many cases she would first be appointed as a female official to serve, and it was rare for her to be promoted all the way.

"I obey your command."

Guo Zhong didn't dare to say anything more about the Crown Prince's affairs.

At this moment, a loud shout was heard from afar.

"Eight hundred miles of rush, anyone who stands in the way will die!!!"

Zhu Ying heard it clearly, but was a little dazed.

The last time I heard this voice was in Peking, when Crown Prince Zhu Biao passed away.

"Your Highness."

"Give Way."

Zhu Ying ordered.

Guo Zhong immediately shouted: "Grandson Order, make way!"

The team originally at Chengtian Gate immediately made way for the postman.

In fact, as the crown prince, Zhu Ying could have intercepted him and let him report directly to himself.

But there is no need to do so, as the postmen's routes are fixed.

Of course, even if it was rushed eight hundred miles, it was impossible to deliver it to the emperor. It was not even allowed to enter the palace. Instead, after entering Chengtian Gate, it was transferred to the Ministry of War, which was directly responsible for it, and then the minister of the Ministry of War would urgently enter the palace to meet the emperor.

"Return to the palace immediately."

"Yes, sir."

When Zhu Ying returned to the palace, Zhu Yuanzhang had already sent eunuchs to summon him.

This time the meeting was held in the main hall of the Qianqing Palace.

When Zhu Ying arrived, several other ministers were also in place.

They were naturally not waiting for notification from the Ministry of War. When the express couriers who traveled eight hundred miles across the city entered Nanjing City, servants had immediately notified officials at all levels, and everyone knew the news.

Naturally, several ministers came early to wait.

Zhu Yuanzhang saw his eldest grandson nod slightly and instructed the Minister of War Ru Rong: "Tell the story again in detail."

Ru Heng nodded, bowed and said, "The Henan Provincial Administration Commission and the left and right provincial governors sent an urgent message of 800 miles. In mid-to-late June, heavy rains fell for more than ten days, causing floods in various places. Currently, the Yellow River has shown signs of bursting its banks."

"Floods are spreading everywhere, and now they have reached Kaifeng, Henan, Guide, Runing, Nanyang, and Huaiqing in Henan Province. More than a hundred counties have been affected by the floods, and countless people have lost their lives."

"Houses have collapsed, hillsides have flooded, and all prefectures and counties are overwhelmed. I am afraid that there will be a shortage of food after the disaster. I implore the court to make arrangements as soon as possible."

The expedited document does not contain much words, and it is obviously impossible to write a long paragraph.

This is enough to show that the situation is extremely urgent.

In the face of such natural disasters, human power seems extremely weak.

There are nine prefecture-level cities in Henan, and now six have been affected, which means that most of Henan has been affected by the flood.

With an express delivery of 800 miles, it would only take a few days for the news to arrive.

For the people affected by the disaster, every moment is so important.

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't waste any words and said directly: "Grandson, you speak first."

Zhu Ying nodded and said:

"The Ministry of War sent an urgent message to the entire Henan province, sending a 100-mile mission overnight, ordering local governments and military garrisons to immediately launch rescue operations for all the people affected by the disaster."

"All granaries in Henan can be opened to treat the people. If we encounter any unscrupulous merchants who hoard goods and profit from natural disasters, local government offices and garrisons can directly deal with them and confiscate all their money and grain."

"For areas that have not yet been affected by the flood, local governments and garrisons should immediately make preparations for flood prevention and ensure the safety of the people as much as possible."

"Ensuring the basic living needs of the affected people is the top priority in this natural disaster. Local governments, garrisons, and officials at all levels can exercise their powers in an emergency, with rescue and protection as the premise, and deal with matters related to the flood urgently and seriously."

"Order all local governments and military posts around Henan to immediately organize rescue teams to go to Henan, and prepare all kinds of disaster relief supplies and food to be transported to all disaster-stricken areas in Henan immediately."

"After the flood, there may be a major epidemic. We will order all local doctors to prepare for rescue operations in Henan. Drugs related to the epidemic must be strictly controlled at this critical moment to prevent anyone from secretly raising drug prices out of greed."

"The court immediately set up an emergency response team for the Henan flood, which is fully responsible for mobilizing, monitoring, and controlling all matters related to the disaster. It must save the most people as quickly as possible and minimize the losses."

"We must also immediately prepare for post-disaster reconstruction and conduct inspections of houses and hillsides with potential collapse risks in the shortest possible time to prevent any safety accidents that could cause a secondary disaster."

"Send a message to the Agricultural School to immediately organize personnel to go to Henan. The local government and the garrison should fully cooperate to repair the damaged farmland and agricultural facilities, do their best to save the damaged crops, organize the people to actively replant, do a good job in agricultural disaster prevention and mitigation, and minimize agricultural losses."

"When one side is in trouble, all sides will come to its aid. Send a message to the government offices and garrisons in all areas not affected by the disaster. If any official is found not to be actively involved in the rescue work, slacking off, or delaying the rescue work, the court will severely investigate and punish them, and will not tolerate it!"

Zhu spoke very quickly and clearly, and he quickly said out loud everything he had in mind regarding disaster relief preparations.

After he finished speaking, Zhu Yuanzhang and the ministers from various ministries were slightly stunned.

Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, there have been natural disasters everywhere, but none of them were serious, except for this flood, which was so severe that the Yellow River was about to burst its banks and affect the entire Henan Province.

However, the emergency response strategies that Zhu Ying mentioned were something they had never heard of before.

But it was clear just by hearing it that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince had already made the utmost in the arrangements regarding the flood.

No matter how much we discuss it, it is impossible to be so detailed.

These words were truly deafening to several ministers who had been in officialdom for a long time.

The Minister of Personnel, Zhan Hui, was the first to react. He stepped forward and bowed to Zhu Ying.

"This arrangement by the Crown Prince will be a blessing to the Ming Dynasty, the people of the world, and all the people affected by the disaster in Henan."