Zhu Yi was so anxious to let Charlotte enter the carriage, of course, not because of impatience, but for her own dignity.
Charlotte was his foreign concubine, and it was unseemly to show off her breasts outside like this.
His son is Duke Cheng. He will work hard in the future to make sure that his unfilial son, a freeloader, can marry a royal princess.
If the father's reputation is not good, no matter how great his achievements are, the royal family will not be able to marry the princess to Zhu Fu.
Moreover, he is also a reputable person in Jiangnan. He wears the name of Yuanhai County Prince in front of His Majesty the Emperor.
Even though he was a dissolute prodigal before, his status and position are different now, so he still needs to be reserved.
In any case, this is not like being on the vast sea where you can do whatever you want.
Even Zhu Yi did not dare to despise the constraints of secular etiquette.
Charlotte was very dissatisfied with Zhu Yi's rudeness.
"It hurts me..." Charlotte's Chinese is a bit broken, but she can still have a normal conversation.
Zhu Yi hurriedly said: "Why don't you wear the clothes I made for you? Also, didn't you promise me not to run around alone..."
After Charlotte heard this, she pushed the child in her arms directly into Zhu Yi's arms.
"This isn't your son. Do you want to come out and play? Damn it, you'll quarrel with others when you meet them..."
Zhu Yi took over the child in a panic. Charlotte's words made him dumbfounded and speechless.
This girl really learned a lot.
He originally wanted to give birth to a legitimate son, but no matter how hard he tried, his wife Hu's belly failed to live up to expectations, and instead of giving birth to a legitimate son, she gave birth to a hybrid.
That is the child in his arms.
Zhu Yi named him...Zhu Qiu...
Zhu Qiu is only a little over a year old and can't speak yet. He has black hair and black eyes, but his skin is somewhat fair, and his black hair is a little curly...
Recently, businessmen from all over the country gathered in Hangzhou to hold a swearing-in ceremony by the West Lake.
They were originally scheduled to be the first wave of merchants to go to sea in the 15th year of Chenghua, but through recruitment and processing of home appliances, they finally managed to gather more than 20 voyage ships for more than ten officials and merchants.
The goods have been transferred.
After arriving at the West Lake, after listening to Zhu Yi's instructions, he officially set sail to the Western Ocean in October to earn money.
The Ningbo Navy also dispatched more than 2,000 naval soldiers and four warships.
Of course, this was also a shortcut that Zhu Yi thought of while waiting anxiously. For him, it was impossible for him to let all these one hundred officials and businessmen go to sea within ten years.
And Zhu Yi was also afraid that the court maintained such a maritime affairs department, expanded the Ningbo Navy, and threw in vain money without even making a sound. He was afraid of criticism from the court, and even more afraid that His Majesty would also be worn away by time. Lost spirit.
That's why Zhu Yi came up with this strategy, organizing shipbuilding and doing business at the same time. First, let the court see some money back, and then get more support, right?
After Zhu Yi sent Charlotte and Zhu Qiu back to his temporary residence in Hangzhou, he put on his official uniform again. As soon as he went out, light rain started to fall sporadically again, and Zhu Yi took the handover from his entourage. The umbrella came over and walked towards the carriage.
After getting on the carriage, a guard came forward.
"Sir, someone seems to be following you..."
Zhu Yi frowned: "Following, why are you following me? Find more people and watch the house..."
"Yes, sir."
Zhu Yi's temporary residence was very remote. It spared a few alleys and walked to the end of the temporary residence. This was originally the private residence of an official and businessman. After Zhu Yi arrived in Hangzhou, the businessman took the initiative to invite Zhu Yi to live in his home. Zhu Yi looked at the silence and did not refuse.
It was precisely because the residence was remote that Dongchang's tracking personnel were not familiar with the situation. When they walked in, they were noticed by the entourage behind the carriage.
When Zhu Yi arrived at the restaurant by the West Lake, it was still raining lightly.
In the pavilion outside the restaurant, dozens of businessmen were waiting anxiously.
These businessmen all paid high prices to do business in partnership with the imperial court. Some of them did not care whether they could make money. What they cared about was cooperating with the imperial court officials.
In this way, their business in the mainland can be more stable. They spent tens of thousands of taels to get to know the son of the late Prince Pingru and the father of Duke Cheng. They could also drink and brag with him at the same wine table. They could do whatever they wanted. value.
Because the seaports along the way are all under construction, which also makes the cost of going to sea for the first time very high, so these powerful businessmen did their part and became the first to eat crabs.
Unlike these standing businessmen.
Pu Ning'er was sitting on the only chair, checking the hourglass in front of him from time to time...
Already half an hour late...
Pu Ning'er's appearance is still so outstanding, her lips are red and her teeth are white, and she always exudes a feminine aura.
He looks weak and pitiful, but he has the aura of a superior person.
The Ming Dynasty Ocean Division and the Ningbo Ocean Division are two new departments.
The admiral of the Far Sea Department and the navy admiral are both Zhu Yi, but specifically the businessmen of the Far Sea Department are directly managed by Pu Ning'er.
The two have been together for several years, floating on the sea, doing things they should do and things they shouldn't do, and their friendship has long been dead.
In the past few years, Park Ning'er has gained great power and is no longer the submissive little Korean eunuch.
When the strength is achieved, the temperament is destined to keep up.
Just as Pu Ning'er was waiting impatiently, Zhu Yi's carriage arrived.
The businessmen stared at Xiaoyu and gathered around.
"Admiral, you are here..."
"Admiral, the weather has turned cold, why are you wearing so thin clothes? I have a piece of fine mink velvet at home. I bought it at a high price from Liaoping Mansion. I will send it to you tomorrow..." ŴŴŴ.BIQUGE.biz
"What mink velvet? How can it be worthy of the Admiral? Hey, no, no, no, how can it be worthy of the Admiral? I have a tiger fur coat at home. I changed my name and sent it to the Admiral. You should keep the mink velvet. Bar."
Zhu Yi got off the carriage and was greeted by a fiery enthusiasm.
He smiled brightly and gestured towards these businessmen. His entourage hurriedly opened his umbrella, but Zhu Yi waved his hand to stop him.
As he spoke, he jumped off the carriage and walked towards Lianting surrounded by businessmen.
Pu Ning'er did not stand up in a hurry, but put away the hourglass on the table, then glanced at Zhu Yi who was surrounded by the crowd, and slowly stood up.
Zhu Yi, who was in the crowd, smiled while dealing with the surrounding businessmen, while looking around, and finally saw Pu Ning'er, who was packing her things unhurriedly.
At that moment, he walked towards Pu Ning'er.
The businessmen were also very sensible and walked slower in unison. Some of the smart ones had already entered the restaurant first.
Pu Ning'er turned around and saw Zhu Yi walking towards him with a smile on her face.
Zhu Yi was wearing an official robe that didn't fit well, and her hair was neatly styled. Pu Ning'er didn't see this image often.
"Eunuch Park, I must have waited too long. It's my fault. I will punish you with three drinks in a row later. Please forgive me..."
Pu Ning'er chuckled and said: "Little Duke, if you say this, whoever dares to ask you to apologize should go in quickly..."
Some people called him Admiral Zhu Yi, some called him the old Duke, and some privately called him the resurrected Prince of Yuanhai County, but only Pu Ning'er kept calling him the Little Duke.
And this title is Zhu Yi’s favorite...
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