Chapter 77: Emptying the Dog Emperor's Underground Private Vault
The emperor's private treasury was located in a side hall of his bedroom.
It is divided into two floors.
The upper layer is common goods, usually used to reward concubines and ministers.
The secret room below is full of valuables left by emperors of past dynasties.
Ye Chutang poked his head out from the bushes and observed the situation in the bedroom.
Many concubines were standing outside the bedroom, looking inside with great concern.
The imperial physician and palace maids knelt on the ground, and the palace guards stood by, waiting in strict observance.
The private treasury in the side hall was guarded inside and outside just like the national treasury.
The emperor's weak curses were heard from the bedroom.
"Send Divine Doctor Xue to me within three days, or I will kill you!"
"Get out, all of you, get out, you useless quacks!"
"Where is Eunuch De? I want to see him!"
Ye Chutang had no interest in listening to the dog emperor's incompetent rage, so he escaped to the underground private vault.
As a result, the way was blocked by a heavy iron plate.
She used her special powers to perceive and discovered that the emperor's underground private vault was built with molten iron on all sides and was indestructible.
But this did not pose a problem for Ye Chutang, who possessed earth-related abilities.
Based on the layout of the side hall, she estimated the location of the entrance and exit, and used soil to form many hard grinding wheels, which rotated at high speed to cut the thick iron below the entrance.
After a cup of tea, a circular entrance and exit large enough for her to pass through was cut.
The iron is one foot thick, so even if an average person has the heart and courage to steal, they are unable to get in.
After Ye Chutang entered the dog emperor’s private vault, he was almost blinded by the night-shining pearl as big as his head.
The night-shining pearl itself does not emit light.
But there is a mechanism in the private vault that allows sunlight to shine on the night-shining pearl, making it shine every night.
The private storage is about the size of a basketball court, and two-thirds of the area is used to store things.
Thumb-sized pearls, blood corals taller than a person, a clear and emerald green Guanyin statue, a set of mutton-fat jade tea sets...
There are also many priceless things that Ye Chutang has never seen before.
She was like Granny Liu visiting the Grand View Garden, dazzled by the sight.
After you finish shopping, put everything into your space and take it away.
When she left, she left a message in red paint.
"The ghost thief was here!"
It also comes with a smiling face that deserves a beating.
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The next day.
Before daybreak, Ye Jingchuan got up to attend the morning court.
He knew that today's court meeting would be bloody and violent, and he really didn't want to go.
When the emperor was unhappy, he would take it out on the officials, and he would be the first to suffer.
But if he doesn't go, the emperor will definitely be dissatisfied with him.
Aunt Liu helped Ye Jingchuan put on his court robes and kissed him on the face.
"Master, Madam is no longer suitable to raise Jun'er. I have no children of my own, so I want to bring him to Luoxue Court to take care of him. What do you think?"
She knew that Ye Jingchuan wanted to marry a second wife and take a concubine.
At that time, you will only hear the laughter of the new people, but not the crying of the old people.
Therefore, she had to prepare a way out for herself while she was still in favor.
Ye Jingchuan refused without even thinking about it.
"Jun'er is the legitimate son. I have high hopes for him. He must be raised by the legal wife."
After that, he comforted her, "Yingxue, raising a child is a very hard job. You just need to play the piano and dance every day."
Aunt Liu had long guessed that Ye Jingchuan would not agree.
So, she settled for the next best thing and told him her real purpose.
"Master is right. I only know how to play the piano and dance, not how to raise a child. But I like Jun'er and want to get closer to him."
The eldest young master is already useless, and the Ye family will definitely belong to the younger young master in the future.
It’s not too late for her to start currying favor with the young master from now on.
Ye Jingchuan knew that Aunt Liu would not harm Jun'er, so he did not object.
"Okay, if you have nothing to do, go to Ningchu Courtyard more often. If Chu'er doesn't like it, you should be sensible and don't provoke her."
Aunt Liu said coquettishly: "The eldest lady doesn't even give face to the master, I dare not offend her."
When this was mentioned, Ye Jingchuan's face turned very ugly.
"You take a rest. I'm going to the morning court."
The area near the Shangshu Mansion is full of officials' homes.
When Ye Jingchuan entered the palace in a carriage, there were few carriages on the street.
"Chen Zhong, hurry up."
The sooner you enter the palace, the sooner you can get some news.
"Okay, sir, sit tight."
The carriage was running very fast, and when Ye Jingchuan entered the palace, he just caught up with the main force.
"I heard that the blood letter from the people was presented to the emperor last night, and the emperor was very angry after reading it."
"This incident has caused too much trouble. If the emperor does not give the people an explanation, there will definitely be chaos."
"I wonder if the emperor will continue to practice Taoism and seek immortality after this incident?"
"It's definitely not for now, but it's hard to say what will happen in the future."
"Is that 'ghost thief' a god or a ghost? He can come and go freely in the palace!"
"No matter who he is, it's a good thing that we have exposed Master Zhang's true form this time."
“…”
Ye Jingchuan followed the officials and listened to everyone's discussion.
Suddenly, someone called him from behind.
"Minister Ye, you really gave birth to a good daughter."
The person who spoke was Prime Minister Qin Zheng.
He knew that his son Qin Muyun was in love with Ye Chutang, so he came to test Ye Jingchuan's attitude.
Ye Jingchuan turned around and looked at Qin Zheng with confusion.
They have different political views and have never gotten along.
This old man suddenly mentioned his daughter, could he be trying to get married to her?
"I never thought my daughter could become famous in the literary world. What does Prime Minister Qin mean by suddenly mentioning Chu'er?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the officials stopped talking about business and all looked over with gossiping eyes.
Qin Zheng smiled and said, "I just think it's a pity that Miss Ye is a woman. If she were a man, she would definitely have a place in the court."
Qi Yanzhou suddenly spoke up, "There's nothing to regret. Miss Ye has stood at a high position in the literary world with her own abilities, which is even more admirable."
As soon as he opened his mouth, the topic turned to him.
"From what Your Highness said, you regret rejecting the Emperor's marriage proposal?"
"I would regret it too. Who wouldn't want a wife who is both talented and beautiful?"
"Didn't the Emperor ask the prince to choose a noble lady? Why not just pick Miss Ye?"
The officials did not walk towards the Golden Palace, but all stopped and stared at Qi Yanzhou.
Wait for his answer.
Ye Jingchuan's eyes were eager, and he wished he could agree to it on behalf of Qi Yanzhou.
This King Chen is as cunning as a monkey. He is not really sure whether he can have physical contact with Ye Chutang.
Qi Yanzhou glanced at the officials warningly.
"This prince has only admiration for Miss Ye, nothing else."
Qin Zheng seized the opportunity and asked, "Minister Ye, Miss Ye is not young anymore. Do you have any plans to find a husband for her?"
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