"No need to trouble you, old man. I won't be staying in the capital for too long."

Zhu Ying declined politely.

He could imagine that with the old man's status and position, he would definitely help find a good family in the capital.

But he is just a businessman. No matter how rich you are, the nobles and wealthy families would ever look down on you.

Even if I really agreed, I probably wouldn't be in a good mood when the time comes.

The class system was very obvious in the Ming Dynasty, so he was unwilling to suffer this.

Besides, the process of getting married in the Ming Dynasty cannot be done by simply setting a date.

The "Ming Dynasty Household Law" stipulates that if one wants to get married, one must "write a marriage certificate and be engaged according to the ritual."

From engagement to marriage, it takes at least a few months.

How could he delay so long?

Originally, this trip to the capital was an accident and not part of his plan.

The right thing to do is to leave early.

Zhu Yuanzhang paused after hearing this.

The eldest grandson wants to leave the capital? How can this be possible!

"Where are you going? Isn't this capital big enough for you? I think the profit from this teahouse is enough for your needs." Zhu Yuanzhang asked in a deep voice.

"Old man, I have many businesses outside. I am a traveling merchant, not a sedentary businessman. Let's not talk about other things. Just the business of snowflake salt alone requires a lot of effort."

Zhu Ying made up an excuse and explained that he would certainly not talk about Annan.

Zhu Yuanzhang was anxious. His eldest grandson had run away. Who would inherit the throne of the Ming Dynasty?

It would be embarrassing if we couldn't find our eldest grandson after the truth was revealed.

Of course, with the capabilities of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, it is not difficult to find the whereabouts of the eldest grandson.

But these days, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't see his eldest grandson, so how could he let go of the worry in his heart?

The loving mother sews clothes for her son.

Zhu Yuanzhang doted on his eldest grandson and wished he could be with him and watch him every day.

How can I allow my eldest grandson to stay away?

Thinking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang said, "I still have some connections in the palace. I will help you with the snowflake salt business, so you don't have to run around. It would be better for you to settle down in the capital as soon as possible."

"Old man, please don't do this. This is the sale of official salt. Even if you are a minister of the palace, if His Majesty knew about this, it would be bad."

Zhu Ying hurriedly persuaded.

The tax revenue from the state-run salt and iron industries was extremely important to the Ming treasury. Could this be changed by any minister?

If the old man gets involved in the state-run salt and iron industry, given the temper of the current emperor, it would be very dangerous and no one knows what might happen.

Besides, even if it could be done, Zhu Ying didn't care too much about it.

Because of the issue of confidential transportation, Zhu Ying strictly controlled the production, and the amount of snowflake salt dumped each year was far from reaching the level of market saturation.

Not to mention overseas countries, even in the Ming Dynasty, only the top nobles could enjoy it.

In the Ming Dynasty today, there is a saying that one ounce of snowflake is worth one ounce of gold.

Although it is not so exaggerated in reality, it is enough to show that the supply and demand relationship in the current snowflake salt market is that supply is less than demand.

However, how much is the official salt business worth?

The biggest profit of snowflake salt comes from smuggling.

The connection with official salt is only to better cover up the smuggling relationship. The large amount of smuggled snowflake salt is the fundamental interest of Zhuying Chamber of Commerce.

"You don't have to worry about this. I know what I am doing. Anyway, my grandson, you can't leave." Zhu Yuanzhang said stubbornly.

"Grandpa, I'm only away temporarily. I'll be back after a while. I'm here and I still have the teahouse business." Zhu Ying explained again.

"I know your business, but it will take at least a few years to get there. Especially in the border areas of small countries, it's very chaotic. If something goes wrong, how are you going to survive?"

"You are already old, there is no need to run around. You have enough money. Listen to my advice, stay in the capital and settle down your family." Zhu Yuanzhang said earnestly.

How could he let his eldest grandson, whom he missed day and night, leave? This was absolutely impossible.

After hearing this, Zhu Ying almost understood the old man's thoughts.

However, he did not want to deceive the old man, so he patiently explained: "Old man, this teahouse is only a part of the business. There are still hundreds of people under your command who are looking forward to eating and drinking. We can't just ignore them."

Although the teahouse business was good, in Zhu Ying's opinion, it was just a few dollars and was just a casual payment.

Compared with business, Zhu Ying cared more about the plan to establish Annan as a country.

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he sneered in his heart.

In our Ming Dynasty, millions of people are looking forward to your food and drink. What are just a few hundred people?

After a little thought, Zhu Yuanzhang didn't want to go against his eldest grandson.

In fact, given his temper, he would chase his son Zhu Biao with a stick if he disobeyed his wishes.

But Zhu Yuanzhang could never get angry with his eldest grandson, even if there was some dispute.

"Then tell us, where are you going and when are you coming back?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked.

Zhu Ying hesitated for a moment, but finally said, "After leaving the capital, I should go to Annan first, and then the snowflake salt business will begin."

After saying this, he thought for a moment and added, "It will probably take a few months. I should be able to rush back to the capital before the New Year to spend the spring with the old man."

Zhu Ying's words could be considered as a thought and explanation to the old man.

Although he is not the old man's biological grandson, human beings are not plants or trees, so who can be heartless?

He could naturally feel the old man's feelings for him.

He doesn't have many relatives in the Ming Dynasty, and now the old man is at least half a relative.

It’s no big deal to come to the capital occasionally to keep the old man company.

The old man is not young anymore. If I can accompany him for once, it’s worth it.

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, how could he be willing?

After being gone for several months, we have to live with our hearts in our throats every day.

Thinking in my heart.

Humph, it’s a good thing that I didn’t change my eldest grandson’s household registration. With his current identity as a businessman, if he wants to leave the capital, he must first get a travel permit.

If the pass cannot be obtained at that time, it cannot be blamed on us.

No, we have to let the Embroidered Uniform Guards keep an eye on our eldest grandson.

So that he won’t run away suddenly one day.

Thinking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said, "Okay, if you have this intention, I am satisfied. When you leave, remember to tell me."

When Zhu Ying heard the old man say this, he also breathed a sigh of relief and said:

"Don't worry, old man. It'll only take about ten days."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said, "Okay, okay."

What the hell, now that we know the approximate time, I will ask the Jinyiwei to keep a close watch on you.

Want to run away? No way. We are still counting on our grandson to get married on New Year's Day.

We will have a great-grandson next year.

Thinking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang smiled even more happily.

Talking about this, Zhu Ying suddenly remembered something. He had arranged for his subordinates to bring sweet potatoes and the torn cloth strips related to his identity.

So he said, "Grandpa, although I am not your grandson, I feel that since I look like your grandson, maybe we are really a family."

"When I woke up, there was nothing around me except a small piece of scraps with a faint English word embroidered on it."

"I have sent someone to deliver the cloth. I will trouble you to take a look at it when the time comes."