Zhu Youxiao had a livid face.
He was persecuted by the courtiers in the early court, but unexpectedly he returned to Qianqing Palace and was persecuted by the eunuchs around him. This made the anger in his heart that had just calmed down was ignited again.
Wei Zhongxian on the side noticed Zhu Youxiao's ugly expression and couldn't guess why. He took the opportunity to stand up and said, "My lord, your Majesty is tired and needs to rest."
Wang An frowned and was about to scold Wei Zhongxian.
At this time, I heard Zhu Youxiao say, "Wang Daban, please step back, I am a little tired."
"Your Majesty, the matter of the Holy Lady..."
Before Wang An could finish what he said, he heard Zhu Youxiao say, "I have already told the princes about this matter in the court, and we will discuss it later. Wang Daban, please don't talk about this matter and step back."
Wei Zhongxian at the side said, "Eunuch, please kneel down! Your Majesty is going to rest."
Wang An glanced at Wei Zhongxian with disgust, and saw that Tianqi didn't even look at him. Knowing that his words made Tianqi dissatisfied, he had no choice but to bow and say, "My slave, please leave."
Zhu Youxiao took a sip of tea from the tureen and ignored him.
Wang An bowed and retreated.
Snapped!
The tureen in Zhu Youxiao's hand was dropped heavily on the table, and the lid of the tea cup was knocked over, causing a large splash of tea inside.
"Your Majesty, calm down." Wei Zhongxian hurriedly wiped the tea stains on the table with his sleeves.
"Humph." Zhu Youxiao snorted coldly and said, "What are they going to do? They have come to my harem to pursue Madam Fengsheng."
Zhu Youxiao's young face was slightly red with anger.
After wiping away the tea stains, Wei Zhongxian handed the tureen on the table to the eunuch beside him and told him to bring a new cup of tea.
After the eunuch left with the remaining bowl, he said, "Eunuch Wang has always been close to Liu Shoufu and Mr. Han. I am not surprised at all that he came to ask the emperor about Madam Fengsheng."
Zhu Youxiao frowned and said coldly, "Are you saying that Wang Daban colluded with foreign ministers? Impossible. Wang Daban is quite upright, but he did something that violated the palace rules."
"Your Majesty makes atonement for his sins, and this servant also listened to others." Wei Zhongxian hurriedly knelt down to apologize.
"Tell me what the outside world said about Wang Daban. I forgive you." Zhu Youxiao looked at Wei Zhongxian.
Wei Zhongxian hesitated and said, "I just heard about it, and there is no evidence. It's just that the emperor just heard the ministers talk about the sainted lady at court. When he went down to court, the prince mentioned the sainted lady, and the servant's heart I wonder if there is any connection between them."
After speaking, he raised his head and looked at Zhu Youxiao.
He didn't believe that the young emperor in front of him didn't know anything about Wang An's dealings with foreign ministers such as Liu Yishui and Han Xu, but he still couldn't figure out how much Tianqi trusted Wang An.
Zhu Youxiao frowned slightly and tapped his fingers on the table.
After a long time, he said, "If there is no evidence about Wang Daban, don't mention it. Wang Daban and his chief assistant made contributions to the late emperor and me's ascension to the throne. Therefore, in the future, these rumors about Wang Daban will be told to the palace." Don’t spread rumors.”
"I understand that in the future, if I hear someone chewing on the prince's tongue behind his back, I will definitely tear his mouth to pieces with my own hands." Wei Zhongxian expressed his position hurriedly.
He knew that Tianqi still missed his old relationship with Wang An.
This made him understand that Wang An could not be touched for the time being, and he could feel that Tianqi did not want anything to happen to Wang An.
"Okay, it's not that serious." Zhu Youxiao said with a smile, and then added, "Before, you said that the business called Tiger Flag used four trucks to pull goods. Have you ever seen such a large truck with your own eyes?"
"I've seen it." Wei Zhongxian nodded.
Zhu Youxiao asked, "Now that you've seen it, what do you think of this big car?"
Wei Zhongxian thought for a moment and said, "I don't know much about it, but I can see that this kind of four-carriage hauling has a lot of goods, is convenient, and is easy to use. As for the other things, I can't tell you."
Zhu Youxiao nodded slightly and immediately said, "Go to that shop called Tiger Flag and ask them to send a four-carriage into the palace. I want to see with my own eyes whether it is really what you said."
"Your Majesty, it's easy to get four cars. I believe that as long as their shopkeeper knows that it is the Emperor who wants four cars, they will definitely be willing to give them to you. It's just that I'm worried about the courtiers in the outer court." Wei Zhongxian reminded.
Zhu Youxiao frowned when he heard this.
Thinking that recently some ministers in the court were dissatisfied with his daily carpentry work. Ministers would often give subtle reminders at the Sutra banquets. If he brought that four-carriage into the palace again, the ministers in the court would inevitably find reasons. Reading this book of advice every day is annoying even thinking about it.
At this time, he somewhat understood why Shenzong had not been in court for many years.
"Your Majesty," Wei Zhongxian said, "The four-wheeled carriage that my slave brought back was made according to the real thing, but it is a little smaller. If it is left to people from the Ministry of Industry to do it, maybe the original four-wheeled carriage can be built."
After listening, Zhu Youxiao shook his head and said, "If this matter is left to the Ministry of Industry, I don't know how long it will take to build it, and I don't know how much money it will cost. Although I don't leave the palace, I don't know anything. The foolish king."
Wei Zhongxian stood aside, not daring to speak.
He himself can't say that those courtiers are all trying to steal money from the treasury. If so, he can guarantee that as long as he says it, it will reach the ears of those courtiers without leaving a stick of incense. What awaits him next is full of happiness. Impeachment of civil and military officials.
Zhu Youxiao continued, "I want to build four carts, not to get me a toy, but to have these four carts send money and grain to Liaodong. In this way, the court can save a lot of money, and the officials of the Ministry of Household Affairs do not need to be old." It’s an idea to attack my inner treasury.”
"Your Majesty, Shengming." Wei Zhongxian bowed and saluted, and then said, "Your Majesty has worked hard for the Ming Dynasty. Those officials in the Ministry of Industry should be punished. Unexpectedly, they can't even build something as practical as four cars."
Zhu Youxiao waved his hand and said, "You can't blame all the people from the Ministry of Industry. From the founding of Ming Dynasty to the present, no one has thought about building four cars."
Wei Zhongxian said respectfully, "What your Majesty said is true, but those officials from the Ministry of Works received this salary and did these things. If things are not done well, Your Majesty does not blame you. That is because Your Majesty is benevolent and does not mean that the Ministry of Works The officials were not wrong."
"If your words reach the ears of those in the Ministry of Industry, there will be countless memorials to impeach you tomorrow." Zhu Youxiao smiled and tapped Wei Zhongxian with his hand.
Wei Zhongxian said hurriedly, "If they want to impeach, they can impeach me. I am not afraid of them. I am only loyal to the emperor."
There was a hint of destruction in his tone.
