Chapter 22: Too Loyal! The Moss Garden Built by the Queen Mother
After hearing the emperor's decision.
As expected, Yuan Taifu showed a hint of shock on his face.
He is old.
His complexion looked particularly bad at this time.
It was as if he had just crawled out of a coffin.
Look at the emperor's face.
Master Yuan's body trembled slightly.
"emperor."
"Please think twice!"
There was silence in the court.
No one dared to stand up and speak for this veteran of three dynasties or second his opinion.
The ministers lowered their heads and looked at their boots.
The breathing is audible.
In the interest field of this court, there is only one person besides Yuan Taifu.
Everyone chose to protect themselves.
Tutor Yuan looked at the emperor with a look of grief and sorrow on his face.
After a long time, the emperor finally sighed.
"Grandmaster Yuan is thoughtful. If that's the case, then we will allocate three thousand taels of gold to provide disaster relief."
"That's settled."
"It is the Queen Mother's birthday right before our eyes."
"Building the moss garden is the most important thing."
Master Yuan's eyes were already cloudy.
Looking at the plaque with the four characters "正大光明" hanging high above the emperor's head.
The old man's chrysanthemum-like face was full of disappointment.
He knew the facts were established.
No matter what he said, there was no way to change it.
Only compromise can be made.
Bow to the emperor at the top.
Yuan Taifu said in a deep voice.
"Your Majesty is wise."
Then he retreated back to his seat.
The emperor leaned back in his chair, still supporting his head with his hands.
The expression on his face was lazy.
"Since it's disaster relief."
"Which minister is willing to distribute food outside the palace for me?"
It is said to be disaster relief.
Actually.
The little money allocated is not enough to feed the disaster victims in the imperial city!
Even if it can feed you.
That definitely wouldn't last more than a month.
These are just the victims in the imperial city.
Not to mention other areas within the Xia Kingdom.
Anyone with a common sense would know what the situation is like in other regions.
But knowing is knowing.
The current emperor is in a state of confusion and incompetence.
Want to take money from him to use for disaster relief?
That's absolutely wishful thinking!
Hear the emperor's question.
No one in the court dared to speak out.
The victims inside and outside the imperial city were dirty and smelly.
And if any assassin appears, even his life will be in danger.
Most importantly, this task is completely different from house raiding.
It can be said that there is no profit at all.
Such an errand.
Who else would be willing to do it?
Looking at the court where no one is talking.
Master Yuan in the crowd closed his eyes.
As a veteran of the Three Kingdoms.
He had seen the country at its most prosperous .
He was still young at that time.
The person who assists in governing the world is a rare wise ruler in the world.
The court changed.
He also witnessed the rise and fall of this country.
He became increasingly disappointed with the emperor of the time.
Master Yuan closed his eyes sadly.
th.
Maybe it's time for him to retire and return home.
The court fell into silence again.
Jiang Chen looked at no one answering.
But I became alert in my heart.
He was worried that he had no reason to leave the palace at will.
This opportunity came as soon as it was mentioned, didn’t it?
Just when the emperor was worried that no one was willing to provide disaster relief for him.
But I heard someone whisper beside me.
"Your Majesty, I am willing to go!"
Hear this sound.
The emperor immediately turned his head away.
There was surprise in his eyes.
"Jiang Chen, are you willing to go for me?"
Jiang Chen bowed to the emperor.
"I am willing."
"The emperor is as precious as jade, but he still worries about the people."
"It is my great honor to be able to share even a little bit of the burden with His Majesty!"
The emperor nodded.
His eyes were full of admiration.
"Okay, okay! "
"Jiang Chen, you are thoughtful!"
"I am deeply touched by your kindness."
"If you share my worries, I will reward you greatly!"
"In this case, I will make an exception and confer you the title of third-class viscount."
"Enjoy the same salary as other viscounts!"
Jiang Chen's heart moved.
He immediately knelt down to express his gratitude.
A title is either a royal relative or a relative of the emperor.
Or he made great contributions to the Xia Kingdom.
With this status.
Not only can he enter and leave the palace at will.
You can also have your own fiefdom outside the palace, hire servants and train guards.
It will be convenient for him to do whatever he wants then!
Hear the emperor's decision.
The ministers below had different expressions.
To make a eunuch a viscount.
The current emperor is really crazy!
This is how a new eunuch came into being.
It is really a shame for the Great Xia Kingdom!
Soon, this morning court session ended amid various discussions.
Jiang Chen obeyed the order.
He changed his clothes and went out of the palace immediately.
Today is the third day since he raided Que Xinyan's house.
He did not forget the agreement.
He asked the coachman to drive to the street outside the palace.
Far away.
Then I saw the girl from before standing there.
There was also a middle-aged man beside him.
When Jiang Chen saw it, he knew that the money he gave had cured the girl's leg disease.
The carriage slowly drove in front of the two people.
Jiang Chen opened the curtain with a smile on his face.
"Still keeping his promise."
The girl saw Jiang Chen.
A look of gratitude suddenly appeared on his face.
She quickly knelt down and kowtowed twice to Jiang Chen.
"Thank you for saving my father!"
"I really have nothing to repay you for, I am willing to serve you like a slave!"
The girl's father saw this.
He knew that it was this adult who saved his life.
"Thanks, sir!"
"My life has finally been saved!"
Jiang Chen glanced sideways and saw that he was leaning on a broken wooden crutch.
Support on one leg only.
The lower half of the other trouser leg was empty.
It appears that the necrotic leg has been amputated.
Because I couldn't kneel down.
He could only bend his waist as much as he could.
Show your respect to Jiang Chen with the greatest respect.
Seeing this, Jiang Chen waved his hand.
"Get up, and be nice to me from now on."
“No need to perform such a grand ceremony.”
The father and daughter looked at each other.
His eyes were full of surprise and suspicion.
To know.
A family with a little power in the capital.
The rules can be very onerous.
What's more, I heard that the adult in front of me works in the palace.
That is even more demanding.
Why, in front of the two of them, was this adult so free and easy?
Before they could speak.
Jiang Chen was the first to ask.
"Brother, what did you do before you came to the Imperial City?"
The man heard Jiang Chen asking him.
He answered immediately.
"Sir, my name is Li Jiadong."
"He was originally a cook, and later he ran a restaurant."
"Then the restaurant closed down, and I started doing some small business here and there."
Jiang Chen nodded.
But I was thinking in my heart.
"I can cook, run a business, and do some business."
“What an applied talent this is!”
At that moment, Jiang Chen took out the land deed and a silver ingot from his arms.
He handed it to the man without hesitation.
"There is a house on Jingjiu Road."
“No one lives there now.”
"You two can help me take care of it."
"If anything is missing, go get it."
"Also, if we can recruit some young and strong fighters who know some Kung Fu."
“That’s the best.”
Seeing Jiang Chen so generous.
Li Jiadong looked shocked.
"My lord, this is unacceptable!"
"This silver is fine."
"This land deed is a valuable item, you have to keep it for yourself!"
