Outside the palace, two sly men were still gathering together to count money.
The two carts of watermelons were beyond Fang Zhengyi's expectations, and he didn't expect to get a small two thousand taels.
However, the element of deceiving people is too great, so it is not a long-term business.
Before the two of them were happy for long, Guo Tianyang ran over with small steps.
With a smile on his face he said: "Your Highness, Mr. Fang, your Majesty has invited me."
Sure enough, what is supposed to come must come!
Fang Zheng took a deep breath and looked at Li Yuanzhao.
I came here to sell melons when I was full and full, but I still got scolded for not making a few bucks!
Picture what? Wait until you become the emperor and the ministers will be tough!
Now, the Guamon people here have a bit of Ah Q spirit.
However, Li Yuanzhao felt confident.
He directly greeted the guards not far away, and several guards came running quickly.
"Give me this silver!"
Then he said to Fang Zheng again: "Old Fang, just watch, my father is jealous when he sees money, I will bribe him soon!"
"I've had a great time today, so I don't want this money! If something goes wrong later, remember to cover for me!"
"I should think of an excuse first..."
That's my fucking melon! Fang Zheng looked sideways at Li Yuanzhao.
Hearing the two people conspiring loudly, Guo Tianyang couldn't help but frown, and said resentfully: "Your Highness, this old slave is still here."
"Shut your mouth!"
"..."
After sorting things out, the three of them took the palace guards and went to meet Emperor Jing.
However, as soon as he entered the hall, Li Yuanzhao's straight back suddenly bent a little.
The whole person's spirit also seemed to be quite depressed.
Fang Zheng was stunned.
It’s true that her mother is a dog and can’t change her habit of eating shit!
How many beatings did this take? Is this acting skill already in your blood?
You looked awesome and coaxing before entering the palace, but you are no longer you after you pass the threshold!
In the hall, Emperor Jing faced Fang Zhengyi and the prince.
Sitting in the hall, holding a thick black stick in one hand, he showed his majesty.
The moment he saw the stick, Li Yuanzhao's pupils trembled on the spot, and his whole person looked a little rickety again.
Fang Zheng lowered his head in shame.
Unexpectedly, His Majesty still keeps this thing. It seems to be very easy to use.
Sin...sin....
"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 lowered his head and did not dare to say anything.
He muttered something, knowing that he was in the wrong, so nervous that he didn't dare to speak loudly, and then turned to look at Fang Zhengyi.
Too young and still inexperienced!
Fang Zhengyi immediately took a step forward and said loudly: "Your Majesty, don't be upset, His Highness the Prince sold melons for a reason."
"His Royal Highness often travels around Banshanfang. He wants to personally experience the lives of the people, but he is afraid of disturbing the people, so he comes to the palace to set up a stall. It is really difficult to show love and empathy for the people."
"Secondly, the melons sold today are indeed rare. It is said that the joy of being alone is not as good as the joy of everyone. The colleagues in the court have worked hard and made great achievements. The prince also wants the ministers to have a taste of it. Even His Highness took out this melon before he has eaten it. Sharing can truly be said to be a very noble act.”
"Thirdly, the reason for the sale is actually because His Highness watched His Majesty pay Yan a visit every morning, working hard and achieving great results through hard work. Therefore, I also want to do my best to share His Majesty's worries. The original intention of the silver prince I bought today is for Fill in the internal funds.”
"I got a total of one thousand six hundred and fifty taels of silver today. They are all here. I hope your majesty will tell you!"
After speaking, Fang Zheng glanced at the palace guard.
Gong Wei understood the situation and opened the cash box, revealing the banknotes and some scattered silver inside.
Guo Tianyang took it and put it on the imperial case.
Li Yuanzhao breathed a sigh of relief.
As expected of Lao Fang, he is really good at making things up! This is sure!
Emperor Jing only glanced at the silver on the table, then lowered his eyes at the two His Highnesses, and walked down slowly holding a stick.
When Fang Zheng saw that he didn't speak, his throat couldn't help but twitch.
It’s over, look at this reaction, it’s not a good one!
Absolutely no fooling around...
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but look sideways at Li Yuanzhao.
At this time, Li Yuanzhao still lowered his head and was not smiling heartlessly!
Feeling Fang Zhengyi's gaze, he also turned his head and extended his thumb...
The next second!
A black shadow suddenly hit Li Yuanzhao's thigh!
"Ah!!" A wailing cry spread throughout the hall in an instant.
Then again and again... This stick does not contain a trace of moisture.
The sound of the stick hitting flesh reached Fang Zheng's ears, sending chills all over his body...
But Li Yuanzhao was also tough enough. Although he screamed, he didn't change his posture!
I have gained experience over the years, and my father always picks out the meaty spots when he starts.
If it is easy to accidentally injure yourself if you change your posture, it is better to maintain the status quo.
Fang Zheng's eyes widened when he saw it. This was the first time he witnessed His Majesty beating a child with his own eyes.
It's really awesome... It's truly a royal education, without any ambiguity.
However, he couldn't watch Li Yuanzhao being beaten, so he quickly went up to pull Emperor Jing away.
"Your Majesty!! Forget it, forget it! Your anger is hurting you, so calm down!"
"Go away! Don't stop me, this rebellious son is lawless! Is setting up a stall in the palace something you, a prince, should do?"
"You're just showing off, but you're actually looking for someone else to cover you! Look at all the lies you've 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 waved his big arm and threw Fang Zheng staggering.
Li Yuanzhao instinctively began to speak harshly: "I am doing it for my father's internal money! I won't give you that money! I was wrong!"
"Shut up! You still have the nerve to argue?" "Ah!"
The furious emperor was obviously not easy to mess with, and Fang Zhengyi also shrank.
Hide next to the pillar and try to look as small as possible.
Guo Tianyang next to him was already used to strange things and stood beside him with an indifferent expression.
Fang Zhengyi was horrified and said, "Is this how your Majesty beat the prince?"
Guo Tianyang nodded: "I wasn't so cruel before. It seems that the beatings became more and more severe after you entered the palace."
"Brother Guo, stop talking nonsense!"
After four or five more strokes with the stick, Emperor Jing's anger subsided a lot.
He threw down the stick and ordered: "Take the prince to the East Palace and confine him for three days!"
Li Yuanzhao said nothing and staggered out. Fang Zhengyi hurriedly stepped forward to help him and shouted: "I leave!"
"Stop! Did I let you go?"
With a snap, the color drained from Fang Zheng's face.
its not right! The emperor's temper is a bit strange today. Normally he would not beat the prince for something like this. He would only curse a few times. What's wrong? I won't be beaten, right?
Li Yuanzhao weakly whispered: "Old Fang, please take care of yourself. It's my fault today. I'll treat you to dinner another day! I'm leaving first."
"Father is going to spank you later. Don't move. Try to point your butt towards him..."
After saying that, he limped and sped away from the scene alone.
It’s over, the target has gone, have I become the target?
Hit me? I am a subject, not a son! You won't really hit me...
Fang Zheng stared at Li Yuanzhao's back in stunned silence, then slowly turned around.
He stood there without daring to say a word.
Emperor Jing returned to his seat and said nothing, just looking at Fang Zhengyi.
After being silent for a long time, Emperor Jing still didn't speak and just looked down at something on the imperial desk. Fang Zhengyi said cautiously: "Your Majesty... is something troublesome?"
Emperor Jing raised his eyes: "I have ordered people to recheck the account books of the Household Department. No problems were found in the documents just submitted."
"I'm already upset enough! If you two bastards have nothing to do, go back to the palace!"
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