Go to the study room.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked indignant, but Empress Ma was smiling. Zhu Biao covered his mouth and snickered.
On the table in front of the three people, there was a large letter:
Royal Chamber of Commerce.
But looking at the scrawl, it's obvious that the person who wrote it has a very complicated mood.
No matter how unhappy Zhu Yuanzhang was, Empress Ma quickly put away the calligraphy and painting.
It's all money, and it's millions and millions of dollars.
Seeing Queen Ma put away the calligraphy and paintings in a hurry, Zhu Yuanzhang's mouth twitched and wanted to say something, but it only turned into a sigh.
After her goal was achieved, Empress Ma was about to leave, but Zhu Yuanzhang reached out to stop her.
"Sister, this...this word was written by me, and you should give us some of the money you make."
"Aren't you noble? Aren't you disdainful? Aren't you embarrassed? Why are you thinking about asking for money again?"
Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang like this, Empress Ma couldn't help but laugh at him.
Zhu Yuanzhang's old face turned red, but only for a moment, Zhu Yuanzhang said confidently:
"This is what we got in exchange for our calligraphy and painting."
"How can you say it's shameful to make money? This is our legitimate income."
"Tsk, tsk."
Queen Ma glanced at Zhu Yuanzhang with disgust and said:
"You're really not ashamed. Don't worry, I'll give you 10% of the money I've made."
"10%? No, it's too little. We want half."
Zhu Yuanzhang was a little angry when he heard that it was only 10%.
"At most 30%, love or not!"
Empress Ma was not used to Zhu Yuanzhang. She crossed her arms and looked like she was not going to pull him down.
"Yes, hey, it's the girl who knows how to feel sorry for me the most."
Zhu Yuanzhang achieved his goal and began to smile playfully next to Queen Ma.
"Bear-like."
Queen Ma scolded, turned around and wanted to leave, but was stopped by Zhu Biao:
"Mother, my sons and ministers also want money."
"What kind of money is that for a kid?"
Empress Ma refused directly and sternly. Giving Zhu Yuanzhang 30% is already a lot, and she will keep the rest for you.
Zhu Biao suddenly looked at Zhu Yuanzhang pitifully, wanting Zhu Yuanzhang to beg for mercy.
Zhu Yuanzhang loved this son the most and was about to speak:
"Sister, you..."
"Um?"
Queen Ma's eyes widened, and Zhu Yuanzhang was immediately frightened:
"You're right, Biao'er is getting more and more ignorant. We'll help you teach him a lesson later."
"snort."
Queen Ma snorted coldly, turned and left the study room.
Zhu Biao looked at his father and then his mother, feeling like crying but without tears.
....
A few days later.
Queen Ma Zhu Biao and Zhu Yuanzhang got into the carriage again and headed to Shanghu County.
"Chongpachi, I can go alone, why do you still have to follow me?"
"The imperial court has so many political affairs every day, and you have no time to deal with them. How can you find the time to go to Shanghu County with me?"
After Empress Ma received the imperial approval, she couldn't wait to go to Shanghu County, find Li Jin, and buy some goods for him.
As a result, Zhu Yuanzhang insisted on staying with him before he even said he was leaving.
Queen Ma disliked Zhu Yuanzhang's stinginess and was unwilling to take him with her, but Zhu Yuanzhang would follow Queen Ma no matter what.
"Sister, we are afraid that you will be deceived by that boy Li Jin."
"You don't know, that bastard Li Jin is so smooth-talking that he can tell dead people alive. We have been deceived by him several times."
Zhu Yuanzhang looked outside the carriage and answered Queen Ma's question nonchalantly.
And beside them, they naturally had Zhu Biao.
After all, Zhu Biao was not very old and did not like to stay in the palace. Every time he left the palace, he was very excited.
Queen Ma looked at the father and son helplessly, hoping that they would not cause any more trouble to her.
If she could get the so-called exclusive agency right from Li Jin this time, she wouldn't have to work so hard every day weaving in the palace.
Just by selling these mirrors, I can spend more than I can spend in my lifetime, and I can also ensure that I have enough money, so that I will not wrong my prince and princess again.
With good wishes, Empress Ma felt that the scenery on the way to Shanghu County this time was more beautiful than before, and she did not notice Zhu Yuanzhang's constantly flashing eyes.
Unlike Empress Ma, Zhu Yuanzhang did not come here to give Li Jin imperial approval.
On the contrary, this time he must find an opportunity to put Li Jin in jail and force him to confess how to make the mirror.
In the past, Li Jin was just a small county magistrate, but he dared to commit corruption blatantly.
If he really gets the so-called imperial approval from the Royal Chamber of Commerce, plus Empress Ma's favor, and Prince Zhu Biao's new regard for him, I'm afraid that Li Jin will definitely grow into the biggest corrupt official in the dynasty in the future.
At that time, he will be a cancer in the court, and other officials in the court will also be dragged into the water by him.
Before setting off this time, Zhu Yuanzhang had secretly ordered Mao Xiang to bring more manpower, and he would arrest Li Jin as soon as he gave the order.
.....
Soon, Zhu Yuanzhang and his party came to Li Jin's mansion again.
According to the days in Shanghu County, today is Sunday, and this bastard Li Jin must be at his residence.
Zhu Yuanzhang has made up his mind that if he sees Li Jin taking bribes in front of him again this time, he will definitely let Mao Xiang arrest him.
When Zhu Yuanzhang knocked on Li Jin's residence again, he was told that Li Jin was not at home, but in some almshouse.
"Almshouse?"
Zhu Yuanzhang looked puzzled. Is Li Jin engaging in corruption again?
"What is that place? Is it another place where Li Jin makes money?"
Unexpectedly, when the disciple heard Zhu Yuanzhang's words, he immediately became angry and said:
"Don't talk nonsense. It is the most sacred place in our county. We adults will go there every month."
"You'll know when you get there, but before that, don't insult us adults!"
Zhu Yuanzhang did not expect that a disciple would dare to yell at him, but looking at his expression, it seemed that the almshouse was indeed something special.
Empress Ma gently pulled Zhu Yuanzhang, and then asked the door:
"We are friends of Mr. Li. I wonder where the almshouse is?"
"We want to see it too?"
Seeing that Queen Ma was well-educated and sensible, the disciples were not embarrassed and gave them directions and said:
"It's just in the east of the city. When you get there, you'll see the largest area, which is the almshouse."
"Thanks."
Queen Ma took Zhu Yuanzhang and others, turned around and got into the carriage again, preparing to go to the almshouse.
After the three of them got on the carriage, Zhu Biao asked curiously:
"What is an almshouse? Why have I never heard of it?"
Zhu Yuanzhang answered directly without thinking:
"It must be Li Jin who cleverly created a name for corruption and wanted to collect more money from the people."
Queen Ma rolled her eyes angrily and said speechlessly:
"The almshouse sounds like a place of charity. How could it be used for corruption?"
"We'll know when we get to the place. Let's go quickly."
Zhu Yuanzhang didn't care about this. If he found out that this almshouse was really a place where Li Jin made money, he would definitely kill him.
