Done! Your Majesty is going to prostitute me for free!

The donkey cart creaked slowly along the rugged road. The three people in the car were sitting comfortably, but Chu Dabao was the only one who was holding the donkey and walking hard. He was full of pity for the poor donkey. After a long journey, the donkey looked tired. Although Chu Dabao was heartbroken, he did not dare to complain at all.

When the sun sets in the west, the gorgeous sunset shines on the earth. Lin Xiaofeng looked at the beautiful scenery from a distance, but couldn't help but think about the purpose of this trip: "Your Majesty is not in a hurry to return during this trip incognito. I don't mean to urge your Majesty to return, but I just feel that this decision is a little hasty."

Emperor Jingjiang smiled and shook his head to express his disapproval: "I don't feel rushed. What is there to worry about in Tianfu? What's more, the prince is supervising the country in the capital and I also want him to have more opportunities to experience."

"Can't I take a break from my hard work in governing the country?" Lin Xiaofeng secretly said to himself that it was strange that His Majesty, in addition to a private visit during this trip, also intended to delegate power to the Crown Prince. I never thought that my old father-in-law would be lazy sometimes!
"Where do you plan to start when your Majesty arrives in Wangping County?" Lin Xiaofeng asked curiously.

Emperor Jingjiang pondered for a moment and then replied: "I want to walk around first and then visit the county government. But before that, I want to go to a restaurant to taste the local food. I might as well invite Chu Dabao to go with me. I think he is a very good person." Interesting person."

"Don't you care about his previous affairs?" Emperor Jingjiang said with a self-deprecating smile: "Why should I care about him? Although all the officials praised me for being wise, I only realized that I had it when I saw Chu Dabao. When you’re being smart.”

Lin Xiaofeng sincerely praised: "It is unprecedented for His Majesty to achieve what he has achieved today. You have created a prosperous world with your own hands and can still reflect on your mistakes and not change your original intention. You are really an admirable hero."

Emperor Jingjiang pursed his lips and smiled and said nothing, while Lin Xiaofeng was secretly proud that his high hat throw was really accurate! However, when he couldn't help but reach out to touch his chest, his expression suddenly changed - he actually forgot to bring money!
"What happened to your majesty?" Emperor Jingjiang asked with concern when he saw Lin Xiaofeng's expression. "Oops, we didn't bring any money!" Emperor Jingjiang also felt a little helpless. He couldn't just go to the county government office to visit him, so what kind of private visit was that? Lin Xiaofeng looked around and had an idea: "It's okay. Chu Dabao has money and apples to sell to him. I gave him a ring before. We can find a place in the city to sell the things for money." "I'm afraid this won't be too bad. "Okay?" Emperor Jingjiang felt a little embarrassed to take someone else's car and spend someone else's money? How is this different from a robber? But Lin Xiaofeng waved his hand and said, "Your Majesty, don't worry, I will never let him suffer."

After walking hard for a few miles, the donkey cart suddenly stopped in the middle of the road with a tremor. Lin Xiaofeng hurriedly asked Chu Dabao: "What's wrong?" Chu Dabao squatted down to check the wheel and found that the wheel was stuck in the mud: "The wheel is stuck in the mud, can you get out of the car and help push it?" Lin Xiaofeng immediately jumped out of the car and said: " Your Majesty, please sit still and let me push the cart." He quickly ran to the back of the cart and shouted, "Xie Hongxin, pull the donkey cart in front!" After that, he started pushing the cart hard and called to Chu Dabao: "I'll count one or two." Three, let’s push together!” However, they tried many times but the donkey cart never moved. Chu Dabao said breathlessly: "Let me have a rest. I'm exhausted after walking for a long time." Lin Xiaofeng also leaned against the car helplessly to rest. At this time, Chu Dabao walked up to Lin Xiaofeng with a water bag and said shyly Said: "Mr. Qian, I want to ask you for a favor."

"Say it." Lin Xiaofeng responded.

"Sir, you are a businessman, can you teach me how to sell apples at a high price? I just came out and don't understand the rules outside." Chu Dabao looked at Lin Xiaofeng expectantly.

Lin Xiaofeng smiled: "Don't worry, I will help you sell apples when you go to the city this time."

"Really!" Chu Dabao's eyes lit up immediately. He originally just wanted to ask for business advice, but he didn't expect such a good thing.

"Of course, you still wear that ring, right? Let me tell you, that ring is very valuable. You can exchange it for some money in the city." Lin Xiaofeng reminded.

Chu Dabao nodded repeatedly. He felt that Lin Xiaofeng was very approachable, so he mustered up the courage to approach him: "Master Qian and Master Huang, do you respect your names? I can thank you so much in the future."

"My father-in-law's surname is Huang Mingye, my surname is Mr. Qian Ming, you can call me Mr. Lu." Lin Xiaofeng made up a name at random.

Chu Dabao sighed: "Master Huang's name is really nice. He takes advantage of everything. But Mr. Qian's name..." "Do you think I have a big tongue or my ears? Boss! Hurry up and push the cart. Don't waste it." It's time!" Lin Xiaofeng was annoyed by Chu Dabao's unintentional words and urged him pretending to be angry.

Chu Dabao smiled awkwardly, scratched his head and said, "Okay, Mr. Lu. Let's take a rest before pushing. I really can't push anymore." He was indeed exhausted.

"Be patient!" Mr. Lu said angrily, but he also knew that everyone was very tired and needed to rest for a while before moving on.

On the streets of Wangping County, an old donkey cart was driving creakingly. The cart was filled with all kinds of goods and there were several passengers. They were either chatting or watching silently. outside the window. The donkey cart moved slowly, as if savoring the charm of this small town. As the road conditions gradually improved, Emperor Jingjiang's mood became brighter as he recovered from the bumps.

He recalled the scene when he first came to this place. At that time, the dirt roads were criss-crossed and difficult to navigate. The donkey carts walking on them were so bumpy that people's bones almost fell apart. But now, the road has been artificially repaired and has become much smoother, making it much more comfortable to walk on. This change made him feel a little relieved. Times were progressing and this small town was slowly changing.

There is an endless stream of pedestrians on the road, carrying burdens or backpacks, all heading towards Wangping County. The official road was bustling with people coming and going, and there were even people speeding by on bicycles, leaving behind a string of crisp bells. Emperor Jingjiang saw this scene and asked in surprise: "Are there so many people willing to ride bicycles outside of Kyoto? This road is not very comfortable to ride on."

Lin Xiaofeng stood aside and nodded, "Indeed, although the road has been repaired, the shock absorption technology of bicycles is not that advanced, and walking on such a road will still be bumpy. However, the people don't seem to mind, maybe this is Live." He looked at the people riding bicycles, with a satisfied and happy smile on his face, and he couldn't help but feel warm in his heart.

"Seeing that so many people are willing to ride bicycles shows that they still have a little money." Lin Xiaofeng analyzed, "Otherwise, who would buy such an impractical gadget?" His words made Emperor Jingjiang feel reasonable and in a good mood. Also relaxed a little bit. He observed the passers-by carefully and found that although they were walking in a hurry, their faces were not sick. Instead, they had a simple and healthy blush, and they were obviously living a good life.

When we arrived at the city gate, we saw a huge flow of people. People were walking or running, pushing carts or carrying burdens, and they were all busy entering the city. The city gate stands tall and towering, like an entrance to the prosperous world. Lin Xiaofeng stood on the donkey cart and watched this scene, feeling much relieved. When Emperor Jingjiang and his party arrived, they all got off the car and walked into the city, blending into the lively flow of people.

At this moment, the soldiers guarding the city stretched out their hands to stop them, "Hey, wait a moment." His voice was serious and powerful. Lin Xiaofeng was startled and quickly stepped forward and asked, "Master Jun, what's the matter?" He tried to keep his tone calm and respectful.

The city guard touched his chin and walked around the donkey cart, his sharp eyes scanning everyone, "Is this your first time here?" he asked. Emperor Jingjiang frowned, worried that there would be trouble. Lin Xiaofeng replied with a smile: "Yes, Master, it is indeed our first time here, can you make it easier?" He said and handed a piece of fruit to the defenders.

The city guard glanced at the fruit in Lin Xiaofeng's hand and showed a look of disdain, "You want to get rid of me with just one piece of fruit? I don't want this fruit." His words made Emperor Jingjiang feel a little unhappy and he wanted to step forward to argue. But the city guard continued: "If you want to set up a stall in the city, you must find a designated place. And if your donkey poops in the street, you must clean it up yourself, otherwise you will be fined. Do you understand?"

These words made Emperor Jingjiang stop. He blinked in confusion. It turned out that this was not exploitation, but a kind reminder. Lin Xiaofeng also breathed a sigh of relief, quickly thanked him and led everyone into the city.

After entering the city, Chu Dabao felt a little weird and approached Lin Xiaofeng and said, "The people here are so polite!" His tone was full of surprise and joy. Lin Xiaofeng corrected him in disgust, "Stop calling me Mr. Lu, just call me Mr. Qian." His words made Chu Dabao stunned for a moment, and then he quickly responded, and then said excitedly: "Mr. Qian, should we find Mr. Qian?" Let’s set up a stall somewhere!” His eyes flashed as he looked around at this bustling town.

The roads in Wangping County have been repaired to an impressive level, and there are more cyclists than outside the city. The sounds of hawking and chatting came and went. Although it seemed a bit chaotic, it had a unique order and lively and prosperous atmosphere. It was already morning, and the smell of human fireworks had already hit our faces. Emperor Jingjiang was also secretly surprised. Looking at this situation, he felt that the people below were quite reliable in doing things.

Lin Xiaofeng looked around and felt very satisfied. He said to Chu Dabao: "Let's find a pawn shop to pawn your ring first." Although Chu Dabao was a little reluctant to give up, Lin Xiaofeng revealed his little thought, "It's useless for you to keep it. It's better to exchange it for silver." ." His words made Chu Dabao hesitate, and finally handed the ring to Lin Xiaofeng.

Business in the city is booming and there are many pawn shops. The four of them found a large pawn shop without much effort. When you walk in, you see a tall counter with only a small window separating the inside and outside. There were already many people working in the pawn shop. Although Chu Dabao was a little frightened, with Lin Xiaofeng supporting him behind him, he mustered up some courage and walked forward and said, "I want to pawn something."

The boy lowered his eyes condescendingly and asked indifferently: "Do you want to redeem the pawn or pawn something?" His tone was businesslike and without any emotion. Chu Dabao nervously took out the ring and wanted to show it, but Lin Xiaofeng reached out and took it and said, "Let me help you." He skillfully negotiated the deposit and deadline with the boy, and the procedures were quickly completed. This kind of sophistication and calmness impressed Chu Dabao, and also made Emperor Jingjiang look at him with admiration.

Lin Xiaofeng is a shrewd young man, with wit and determination always shining in his eyes. On this day, he and Chu Dabao appeared in the busy market together. Lin Xiaofeng quickly took the ring from Chu Dabao's hand before he could recover. A smile appeared at the corner of his mouth and he said: "You don't know the value of this ring, and you are afraid of being deceived by others, so I will help you deal with it first." There was a sense of confidence and calmness in his words.

In fact, Lin Xiaofeng was not sure. This ring was bought by Lin Taohua. She always chooses jewelry based on her feelings and never asks about the price. But Lin Xiaofeng's current identity is different from before. He knows that even if he wears a plastic jade pendant, others will only think it is genuine. This is his aura, his confidence.

He took steps towards the pawn shop. The boy in the pawn shop took the ring, looked at it, and commented casually, "It feels dry and rough, has too many colors, the color is not good, and the sound is dull. It is low-quality jade, and it is worth three yuan at most." Three yuan? Lin Xiaofeng almost laughed out loud after hearing this, and there was a surge of displeasure in his heart. How could this ring be worth only three cents? The pawn shop's price reduction is too harsh.

Lin Xiaofeng narrowed his eyes and exuded a fierce aura. He said to the boy: "Look carefully. This is fine jade with good craftsmanship. You will regret it if you miss a good product." But the boy sneered and said disdainfully: "The craftsmanship is not valuable here. This jade is only worth three yuan, do you think you should take it seriously?" His tone was full of disdain and provocation.

Lin Xiaofeng turned around expressionlessly and patted Xie Hongxin on the shoulder, then pointed to the counter. Xie Hongxin immediately understood and picked up Lin Xiaofeng, making him half a body taller than the boy. Lin Xiaofeng grabbed the wooden fence with one hand, put his other hand in and pointed at the boy's nose and cursed: "I bought this jade ring for two hundred taels! Even if it is only worth half of the original price in the pawn shop, it should still be worth a hundred taels! You actually said Is it only worth three cents? I’ll give you another chance to revalue it, otherwise don’t blame me for getting angry!”

The young man was startled by Lin Xiaofeng's actions. He froze on the spot, at a loss. The surrounding guests also looked sideways, looking at this scene in surprise. Lin Xiaofeng's aura was menacing. He stared down at the boy, as if he wanted to see through him. The boy swallowed, secretly complaining that something was wrong. This ring is really good. Although it is not worth two hundred taels, it should be no problem to sell it in the market for more than ten or twenty taels. He thought he could make a lot of money, but he didn't expect to get into such trouble.

Seeing that the young man was a little subdued, Lin Xiaofeng folded his arms and looked at him. Riding on Xie Hongxin's shoulders, he looked like a victorious general, with an air of invincibility. The boy had no choice but to reevaluate, "The quality of this jade is indeed average, but the craftsmanship is acceptable. I think it's your first time here, so I'll give you a fair price, eight dollars." "Eight dollars!" Lin Xiaofeng's voice suddenly became louder. After a few seconds, "It's eight taels!"

Looking at Lin Xiaofeng's face twisted with anger, the boy felt panicked in his heart. He has been in the industry for many years and has never seen such a scene. He tried to threaten Lin Xiaofeng by reporting to the official, but Lin Xiaofeng just sneered, mocking him for not understanding the rules of society, and threatened that if he dared to mess around, his pawn shop would be discredited.

Seeing that Lin Xiaofeng continued to push forward, the waiter had no choice but to say harshly: "Just wait, I'll call my boss out right now!" After saying that, he hurriedly left the counter. Emperor Jingjiang looked at this scene, coughed awkwardly, and said to Lin Xiaofeng: "How come you are like a gangster? How unbecoming is this?" Lin Xiaofeng responded confidently: "Every line is like a mountain. If I don't be more fierce, I will do it." Being bullied. As the saying goes: The poor are afraid of the arrogant, the arrogant are afraid of the life-threatening, and the life-threatening are afraid of the insane.”

Not long after, the pawnshop owner hurried over, followed by the boy covering his face. As soon as he saw Lin Xiaofeng, the shopkeeper put on a smile and said, "Dear guest, I just heard that my guy gave you a wrong estimate of the price. Would you like me to take a look again?" Lin Xiaofeng nodded and said nothing. The shopkeeper picked up the jade ring and observed it carefully. After reading it, he stretched out his hand, spread his fingers, and asked tentatively: "This is indeed a good piece of jade. What do you think of the price?" Lin Xiaofeng also stretched out his hand and said firmly: "Eight taels, no. Pawn the tickets, we’ll take the money and leave.”

The shopkeeper found eight taels of silver and handed it over without hesitation. He had just heard the waiter say that he had encountered a difficult customer. Now that he can make money and send people away, it couldn't be better for him. Lin Xiaofeng took the money, thanked him, and quickly left the pawn shop with Emperor Jingjiang and others.

When they walked outside the pawn shop, Emperor Jingjiang fell into deep thought, his eyes slightly closed, as if he was having a fierce struggle in his heart. Wang Erzhu, on the other hand, was amazed again and again, his eyes full of admiration and envy for Lin Xiaofeng. "Oh, from three qian to eight taels, Mr. Qian is really a capable person!" He admired sincerely.

Lin Xiaofeng held the silver coins in his hand and counted them one by one, with a smile of satisfaction and pride on his face. "I've made money, let me go have a good meal to celebrate first!" He said happily, as if he could smell the aroma of delicious food.

Chu Dabao stood aside, saying nothing, just watching them silently. Lin Xiaofeng turned around and said to Chu Dabao: "Charge it to my account. I have a large bank note. I will settle the settlement with you when you return to Zige County." Upon hearing this, Chu Dabao's worries immediately disappeared.

However, he began to reflect on whether he was being too stingy. After all, Mr. Qian is very kind to me, and he should also express his kindness. So, he said generously: "Don't be so polite! How can I make so much money if I don't have money? I'll treat you to this meal."

After hearing this, Lin Xiaofeng said happily: "Okay, let's go find something delicious. I've eaten enough just eating apples these days." However, Chu Dabao felt a little uncomfortable in his heart, perhaps because he felt sorry for the white flowers that were about to leak out. money, but he still bit the bullet and led everyone towards the restaurant.

In the restaurant, the four of us had a big meal and settled down to rest. Looking at the bustling streets outside, with the busy traffic and the endless stream of pedestrians, it has a unique flavor. However, Chu Dabao's face looked a little ugly, because this table of meals actually cost four taels of silver! His heart ached as if a piece of flesh had been cut off.

Mr. Qian is indeed a man of his word. He doesn't ask for anything except food money. But how long will it take for me to save these four taels of silver? When he thought of this, Chu Dabao felt extremely distressed. He lowered his head and said nothing, as if this could alleviate some of the pain in his heart.

Lin Xiaofeng saw it and joked: "What's wrong? Are you worried about the food money?" Chu Dabao pursed his lips and said nothing, just looked around. He felt that it was worth it to have a meal at such a good restaurant in his life. It was enough to brag about for a lifetime! Thinking about it this way, he felt much better.

"Don't worry, I won't let you suffer." Lin Xiaofeng comforted, "I still have four taels of silver here. I will help you turn this cart of apples into forty taels of silver. Do you believe it?" Hearing this? As he spoke, a glimmer of hope flashed in Chu Dabao's eyes: "Really?"

"I never lie." Lin Xiaofeng said calmly. Even Emperor Jingjiang asked curiously: "Even in the capital, it is difficult to sell a cart of apples for one tael of silver, right?"

"Of course you won't make money by selling the apples according to the conventional method, but if you change the packaging, the value will increase. Let's go find a workshop to change the packaging of the apples now!" Lin Xiaofeng said with confidence.

There are many workshops in Zige County, which can be deeply felt when they walk on the street. In fact, many new people have arrived in the county. They left their hometowns and came here, all looking for jobs or opportunities to make a fortune. There were people shouting or posting signs at the door of many workshops to recruit workers, so they quickly found a woodworking workshop.

This workshop looks quite ordinary, with a small facade, but when you walk in, it's something special. After walking through the porch to the backyard, it suddenly opened up. I saw that the backyard was very spacious and dozens of people were busy. The flying wood chips are accompanied by the sound of sawing and hammering, which seems to be playing a hymn of craftsmen.

Emperor Jingjiang had never seen such a scene before and looked around curiously. At this time, a man who looked like a supervisor or a shopkeeper in the courtyard greeted him enthusiastically: "Are you here to customize furniture?" This shopkeeper didn't look like a shopkeeper, but rather a bit shabby. However, it is understandable that in such a large workshop, the management and lower-level employees are all together, and the boss has to do the work himself.

Lin Xiaofeng waved his hand and said, "We are not here to customize thirty boxes. We need to use high-quality mahogany materials. I have brought the drawings." Then he handed over a drawing with a nine-square grid gift box drawn on it.

The shopkeeper took the drawing and looked at it and said: "This is no problem. If it is made of mahogany, it will cost a total of ten taels of silver. Let's pick it up in ten days." Lin Xiaofeng frowned: "Ten taels? Ten days? You guys are too much. It’s so dark! And it’s too long!”

"With the four taels of silver, can I see something tomorrow?" Lin Xiaofeng asked tentatively. Emperor Jingjiang was also shocked. As he entered the city, he discovered that although this place was prosperous and crowded, the prices were too high! He didn't know how people lived and how much money they could earn, so he had to observe and observe.

The shopkeeper said unhappily: "You are outsiders, right? You have just arrived here not long ago? How can you bargain so much!" He paused and continued, "I tell you, if you had paid four taels of silver before, I would have to pay for it tomorrow." I will definitely agree to the delivery. But it can’t be done now. Look at the people in our yard, they are all very busy, and there is still a lot of work left to do. If you delay other people’s orders, then I will. It’s a huge loss!”

Lin Xiaofeng glanced at the yard and said, "Are they all busy making bicycle wheels?" "Yes! That's it." The shopkeeper replied, "Many of our woodworking workshops here are doing this, and we don't have time to do it. Something else. So you should consider the price I just mentioned, or look elsewhere?”

Lin Xiaofeng was a little embarrassed, because the apples would become stale after being stored for a long time, and ten taels of silver was indeed a bit expensive. He really didn't expect this situation, so he looked back at Emperor Jingjiang. Unexpectedly, Emperor Jingjiang had already gone to the yard to watch others working, and the shopkeeper was still urging them to make a decision.

Lin Xiaofeng had an idea and said: "Shopkeeper, let me do a trick for you. If you think I'm good, give me a cheaper price. As for when to deliver the goods, we can discuss it later." The shopkeeper said with a smile: "Oh, it's really good. It’s so fresh! There are also bargaining tricks, what kind of tricks are you doing?”

"Mind reading." Lin Xiaofeng said in a pretentious tone. The shopkeeper was stunned for a moment: "What? Can you really guess what I am thinking? If you can really guess it, I will give you a cheaper price!" After all, I have only heard of things like mind reading, but I have never seen them. Quite mysterious.

Lin Xiaofeng cleared his throat, and Chu Dabao looked at him with wide eyes. They both felt that Mr. Qian was really awesome! Not only will you make money, but you will also do this magical thing! I only heard Lin Xiaofeng say: "First think quickly about how much 2+3 equals and how much 3+4 equals, and then quickly think about a color, a tool and a vegetable."

The shopkeeper began to think about it seriously, and Chu Dabao couldn't help but think about it too. After a while, Lin Xiaofeng showed a strange smile: "You are thinking of red, hammer and cabbage, right?" The shopkeeper and Chu Dabao were stunned at the same time, because none of the three answers Lin Xiaofeng said were correct!

Lin Xiaofeng also felt something was wrong. This was the most popular magic trick on the Internet in his previous life. Did he remember it wrong? No way! There's no way he could remember such a simple thing wrong!
"Shopkeeper, how are you? I guessed everything right? Can you give it to me now..." Lin Xiaofeng tried to save the situation. But the shopkeeper obviously didn't buy it: "I'm in a good mood today, so I'll let you go once. Get out of here! Get away as far as you want!" As he said that, he started pushing Lin Xiaofeng. The scene was very embarrassing for a time.

The shop owner pushed Lin Xiaofeng unceremoniously, and Lin Xiaofeng staggered and almost fell down. After he stood firm, he looked at the owner with wide eyes and dissatisfaction in his tone: "Hey, brother, what do you mean? Is this how you treat guests?"

But the shop owner just sneered, with disdain on his face: "I don't have time to bother with you here. I won't accept this business. I still have important things to discuss, so you should leave quickly."

When Lin Xiaofeng saw this posture, he knew that he might not be able to convince the forum owner on his own, so he quickly called to Xie Hongxin behind him: "Xie Hongxin, come here and help me persuade the forum owner." Xie Hongxin responded. He was a tall man and stood in front of the forum owner. This made the boss' momentum a bit weaker.

The shop owner looked at Xie Hongxin, then at Lin Xiaofeng, and said hesitantly: "What do you want to do? If you have anything to say, just say it."

Lin Xiaofeng took the opportunity to step forward and without any explanation put four taels of silver into the owner's hand: "What's there to hesitate about? I'm here to discuss business. I want to customize a few wooden boxes. Four taels of silver is already very reasonable. "

The shop owner held the four taels of silver in his hand with complicated eyes. He looked at Xie Hongxin and Lin Xiaofeng in front of him, then at the money in his hands, and finally relaxed: "Okay, but there are not enough people here, unless you can prepare the materials yourself."

When Lin Xiaofeng heard this, he immediately suggested: "Can you find some helpers?"

The shop owner actually laughed when he heard this, "Haha, do you think one person can do carpentry work? Well, you go find someone yourself. As long as someone is willing to help you, I have no problem with it." After saying that, he turned around About to leave.

Lin Xiaofeng became anxious and quickly asked: "Okay, I am willing. Aren't you afraid that we will steal things?"

The boss waved his hand without looking back: "I have so many apprentices, what can you steal?"

Seeing the shop owner leaving, Chu Dabao was stunned: "Master Qian, we are just here to sell apples. Is it necessary to fight like this?" Lin Xiaofeng grinned: "Don't worry, I have a way." After saying that, he pulled away. He walked towards the yard with Chu Dabao.

As soon as they stepped into the yard, they saw a strong man busy doing carpentry work. He was shirtless and sweat was running down his back, but the movements of his hands did not slow down at all. This scene made both Lin Xiaofeng and Chu Dabao stunned.

At this moment, Emperor Jingjiang also stood aside and observed for a long time. He originally just wanted to see how ordinary people worked, but unexpectedly he was attracted by the skills of this strong man. Even as an emperor, it was difficult for him to resist this instinctive curiosity for superb skills.

The strong man seemed to be aware of Emperor Jingjiang's gaze and looked up at him: "Brother, why are you staring at me?"

Emperor Jingjiang came back to his senses and smiled awkwardly: "Oh, I'm sorry to bother you. I'm just interested in your work. What's your last name?"

"My name is Bi Tiejian." The strong man answered readily.

"Brother Bi, how is life in Wangping County?" Emperor Jingjiang tried to communicate with Bi Tiejian.

Bi Tiejian did not stop, and replied while doing carpentry work: "Wangping County is very good, much better than my hometown. Even the price is a bit high, but you can earn a lot. There are also cheap food, two or three pennies a bowl. The noodles are also filling. ”

Emperor Jingjiang was very happy to hear Bi Tiejian's answer. He asked again: "How does a craftsman like you earn in the workshop?"

"I can earn three taels of silver a month." Bi Tiejian's answer surprised Lin Xiaofeng! A carpenter actually earns as much as a reporter?

Chu Dabao's eyes widened even more: "Three liang! Oh my god, it's so easy to make money!"

Bi Tiejian glanced at Chu Dabao, a country bumpkin, and said with some dissatisfaction: "Easy? Sometimes you have to work seven or eight hours a day! Although you earn more, you are still tired."

"Yes, life is not easy." Lin Xiaofeng also sighed. He vaguely saw the shadow of a folk philosopher emerging from Bi Tiejian. No wonder he is really capable of making so much money!

Emperor Jingjiang comforted Bi Tiejian and said: "You are also a person who has read books. You should know that the sage said that you have to work hard for your mind and body. There is still a long way to go in the future!" But Bi Tiejian dismissed the sage's words: " Saint? Let them come here and try it for a month!"

Hearing Bi Tiejian's complaint, Chu Dabao secretly sneered: "If it's so bad, why don't you leave? Wouldn't it be more free to go home and farm?" But Bi Tiejian fiddled with the wheel in his hand and said, "I just won't leave! "Hey, don't you think it's a contradiction?" "What's the contradiction? To put it bluntly, there is still hope for living here. My hometown is too poor and I can only make more money in Wangping County."

Lin Xiaofeng also interjected: "In the final analysis, is it not because of the emperor's wisdom that we can live a good life today?!" His sudden words did not surprise Bi Tiejian. He smacked his lips and agreed: "That's true! How could we do it without the emperor? What about today’s good days? Life is getting better and better now. We are really born in a good time!”

Hearing Bi Tiejian's words, Chu Dabao felt sad and envious. How come they are the same people and can live such a good life? But he was getting more and more depressed... Thinking of this, Chu Dabao couldn't help but muttered: "It's just like that if you are wise or not." Unexpectedly, Bi Tiejian heard it. He stood up suddenly and pointed at Chu Dabao and said angrily. : "What are you talking about? How dare you say that His Majesty is not wise!"

When Bi Tiejian roared like this, everyone in the yard stopped what they were doing and looked at Chu Dabao. Chu Dabao was so frightened that his hair stood up, and he rushed behind Emperor Jingjiang and said timidly: "I didn't say that your Majesty is unwise, don't talk nonsense!" Seeing this scene, Emperor Jingjiang couldn't laugh or cry.

Bi Tiejian slowly sat down and continued working and said angrily: "I'm sorry you don't dare! Everyone in the city is thinking of His Majesty's kindness. Although we haven't read many books, we still understand the principles of life." "Here. The brothers used to be poor, and they could hardly eat meat twice a year, and they were as thin as ribs. But now? Although they are a little tired from work, they can earn a lot. You are full, and you no longer have to live without food like before. I don’t think you are rich. You know that the world is difficult, right?” Wangping County Government officials and Jin Yiwei both said. Your Majesty wants to work hard to change the whole country. Who do we rely on for our good life today? Who dares to say that your Majesty is not good?"

After Bi Tiejian said these words, many workers had tears in their eyes. They lowered their heads and continued working. This scene deeply touched Emperor Jingjiang, and he felt a sense of sadness in his heart. This is such a sincere public sentiment without any impurities. Even though he was not wearing a dragon robe and was not surrounded by ministers, he still received such sincere comments from the people. How many emperors have gained such popular support throughout the ages?

But when he thought about Chu Dabao behind him, he didn't know how many people in the world were suffering, and he felt a different kind of feeling. Emperor Jingjiang took a deep breath and secretly vowed to let more people live a good life!
At this time, Bi Tiejian had finished speaking his emotion. Seeing Chu Dabao still standing aside and looking at him timidly, he shook his head and said, "I don't think you can do this job. We don't accept anyone over thirty-five here." I don’t want it anymore.”

After hearing Bi Tiejian's words, Chu Dabao sighed helplessly although he was unwilling to do so. He knew that he really didn't have the ability to do carpentry work and had to find another way out. Lin Xiaofeng also saw Chu Dabao's disappointment. He stepped forward and patted Chu Dabao's shoulder to comfort him: "Don't worry, we will definitely find other ways."

Chu Dabao froze on the spot, motionless, as if he had been struck by lightning. His eyes were as big as bells, and his face was full of disbelief. He originally thought that he might be rejected because of his poor skills or lack of knowledge. However, he never expected that he would be rejected because of his age.

He is only thirty-five years old, in his prime, when his labor force is most abundant. Although people's lifespan is generally not long now, this is just an average. As long as ordinary people can survive the early childhood and growth stages, it is not difficult for ordinary people to live to the age of sixty after their bodies mature, as long as they are free from illness and disaster, and receive normal support.

However, he, Chu Dabao, has just entered the society and has not found a job yet. Will he have to taste unemployment first? His heart was full of unwillingness and confusion.

Even Emperor Jingjiang was surprised, "No need at the age of thirty-five? How should older people live?" he asked doubtfully.

"We just don't need him. There are still opportunities elsewhere. There is so much work now and we have to meet deadlines, so we only use young people. What if the old, weak, sick and disabled fall down?" Bi Tiejian explained , there was a hint of helplessness in his tone.

Lin Xiaofeng saw that Bi Tiejian had finished speaking, and quickly interrupted, "Brother, since you can make money, you should have bought a house, right?" He thought to himself, he must seduce this strong man quickly and let him work for me!
Bi Tiejian shook his head and sighed: "Hey, I can't afford it. I have to wait a few more years before I can buy a small house near here. Then my life will be easier." After hearing this, Lin Xiaofeng raised his eyebrows Thumb praised loudly: "It's great that I didn't buy it! How wonderful it was that I didn't buy it!" His voice was loud and powerful, as if he had discovered some treasure.

People around him looked at Lin Xiaofeng with strange eyes, wondering what happened to this man? People can't afford a house, but he still says it's wonderful? Are you deliberately looking for trouble? However, Lin Xiaofeng smiled and looked confident.

Bi Tiejian's face also showed anger, "What do you mean by that?" he asked, obviously dissatisfied with Lin Xiaofeng's words.

"Brother, I'm a businessman, and I'm telling you that buying a house is not a good thing!" Lin Xiaofeng explained with a smile, his tone full of confidence, "I'm planning for your future. If you buy a house, it will be better than the workers who don't have a house." Say, you will suffer even more.”

"How do you say this?" Bi Tiejian asked hurriedly, and everyone else also listened carefully, for fear of missing a word.

"First of all, it's unlikely that you will work in this workshop all your life, right? With your ability, I think you can move to a better workshop." Lin Xiaofeng said eloquently, as if a wise man was imparting his wisdom. , "If you buy a house near here, it may prevent you from changing jobs to a better workshop in the future. Moreover, you may not be able to get a salary increase in the future. The boss will think that since you have bought a house near here , then he will definitely give limited salary increase opportunities to employees who are more likely to leave to retain them.”

"As for you, since you live nearby, you can tolerate a low salary to save trouble, and the boss will definitely not give you a salary increase as a last resort. Even if it is increased, it will be less than others!" Lin Xiaofeng's words were like a sharp knife. , deeply penetrated into the hearts of Bi Tiejian and others. They began to reflect, began to doubt, and began to waver.

"To put it simply, your salary is your market price minus the cost of changing jobs. Do you understand?" Lin Xiaofeng continued, as if a chess player in control of the overall situation was controlling every chess piece.

"In this way, the house you bought is like a handle. In the future, when you have a wife and children, you will be unable to leave this place. From your house to your family, it is your weakness!" He said loudly , as if to wake up these sleeping people.

"What the hell!?" Bi Tiejian and the workers next to him were shocked. They never expected that buying a house would become a burden? This simply subverted their cognition.

However, Lin Xiaofeng did not stop. He continued: "Of course, I am only talking about when you were young. At this age, you should go out and do business. I see that Wangping County is full of people. Opportunities to make money." His voice was full of temptation and passion, as if a brave adventurer was exploring unknown territory.

"It's easy to be tied up if you buy a house, and you also lose your principal." Bi Tiejian was stunned for a while, obviously moved by Lin Xiaofeng's words. He began to seriously think about his future and direction in life. The other workers were also lost in thought.

"But there are risks in doing business." Bi Tiejian said with some worry. He was obviously frightened and uneasy about the unknown world. However, this is also human nature. After all, no one wants to change their lifestyle and habits easily.

"Risk? Even eating is risky! My father and I traveled all over the country to start from scratch and we would go wherever there was an opportunity to make money." Lin Xiaofeng said happily, as if an experienced old captain was passing on his sailing experience to the young crew members, " There is gold everywhere in Wangping County, and the risk can be said to be pitiful!" He was full of confidence and expectations for the future of Wangping County, as if he saw a prosperous future waving to them.

"You are all young people, don't you have the courage and desire to succeed? I am different from you. I was born with the drive to fight." Lin Xiaofeng's words were like a spring breeze, blowing away the fog in everyone's hearts and inspiring Their fighting spirit and courage, "When you are poor, you look at beautiful women, and when you are rich, you look at your wallet." He said with a smile, as if a wise man was enlightening these young people with his wisdom and humor.

Emperor Jingjiang felt inexplicably nervous when he saw Lin Xiaofeng deceiving people like this. In addition to being nervous, he also wanted to give Lin Xiaofeng a few kisses! He thought to himself: "After leaving Kyoto, you are no longer a monarch. Why do you throw out such nasty words?!" Obviously, he felt a little dissatisfied and angry with Lin Xiaofeng's words and actions. However, he also knew that now was not the time to get angry and that he needed to stay calm and rational.

And Chu Dabao couldn't bear it anymore, and his heart was in a mess. He couldn't understand why Lin Xiaofeng said these words to stimulate them. Was it just to get them to do business? He began to doubt Lin Xiaofeng's motives and purposes, and even began to doubt his own life choices.

However, at this moment, many people in the yard stopped what they were doing and listened carefully to Lin Xiaofeng's bragging. They were attracted by Lin Xiaofeng's words, as if they saw a future full of hope and opportunities opening up to them. They began to believe that as long as they bravely ventured and fought hard, they would be able to realize their dreams and wishes.

Lin Xiaofeng said loudly: "If you want to get rich, you have to dare to think and do it! I see that many of you are about the same age as me. Why can I be on an equal footing with your boss, but you can't?" His words were like a bombshell, in everyone's mind There was a huge wave in my heart. They began to reflect on their own behaviors and ways of thinking, and began to look for the gaps and reasons between themselves and successful people.

"The reason is very simple. I have a creed in life, that is, I will never suffer poverty in this life!" Lin Xiaofeng's voice was sonorous and powerful, as if a brave warrior was declaring war on poverty and difficulties. His words deeply touched the hearts of everyone and inspired their fighting spirit and courage. They begin to believe that they too can escape poverty and hardship and move towards success and prosperity.

"I have never worked for anyone else." Lin Xiaofeng continued, as if to show his independence and self-reliance to everyone. His words shocked and admired everyone, and also made them think about their own life choices and values. They begin to realize that only by bravely stepping out of their comfort zones can they truly grow and progress.

"Life is short and fragile, and decades pass by in the blink of an eye!" Lin Xiaofeng waved his arms and shouted, as if conveying a sense of urgency and mission to everyone. His words made everyone feel alert and inspired, and also made them cherish the time and opportunities in front of them more.

Immediately afterwards, Lin Xiaofeng began his speech. He waved his arms and spoke impassionedly about his experience of getting rich, his business opportunities, and how he could help everyone increase their salary quickly. His words seemed to have magic power, attracting everyone's attention. Everyone listened attentively, for fear of missing a word.

As Lin Xiaofeng's speech gradually reached its climax, the atmosphere in the courtyard became more and more enthusiastic. Everyone was affected by his words and seemed to see a future full of infinite possibilities and opportunities.

Finally, when Lin Xiaofeng took out the drawing of the previous gift box and handed it to Bi Tiejian, everyone's eyes widened. They looked at the material requirements and exquisite designs on the drawings, and their hearts were full of expectations and longing. They know that this is not just a gift box drawing, but an opportunity to change their destiny.

As the workers began to get busy making gift boxes according to the drawings, the atmosphere in the yard became more cheerful and active. Everyone is looking forward to this new beginning and looking forward to taking advantage of this opportunity to change their destiny.

Lin Xiaofeng also looked at them with a smile, his heart full of satisfaction and pride. He knew that he had successfully ignited the fighting spirit and courage of these people and led them towards a future full of hope and opportunity.

The night is like a huge black curtain, slowly falling, covering the sky. The lights in the restaurant began to flicker, emitting a warm glow. Lin Xiaofeng and Emperor Jingjiang sat opposite each other, chatting and laughing amidst the alluring aroma of tea and delicious food. In another room, Xie Hongxin was immersed in repairing equipment, and the crisp sound of metal colliding could be heard from time to time.

In order to please these important partners, Chu Dabao spent 80% of his property and booked the most luxurious suite in the restaurant. This suite has a spacious layout and exquisite facilities, including a spacious master bedroom and servant room, which can just accommodate Lin Xiaofeng, Jingjiang Emperor and Xie Hongxin. Poor Chu Dabao could only spend this long night alone in the small woodshed, but his heart was full of expectations and longing.

Emperor Jingjiang took a sip of fragrant tea and recalled what he saw and heard after entering the city. The scene where the craftsmen in the carpentry workshop stood up and did not flinch in order to protect their reputation was deeply imprinted in his mind. However, his brows were furrowed at this moment, and it was obvious that something was bothering him. He raised his head and looked directly at Lin Xiaofeng, with a hint of worry in his tone: "Xiaofeng, are you really sure you can sell all the apples tomorrow? If you can't sell them, we may not be able to stay here for a long time. ”

Lin Xiaofeng seemed confident, his eyes shining with confidence: "I am very sure, and I never do anything I am not sure about. Ever since I entered this city, I have been keenly aware of the rapid changes here and the turbulent crowds. , the rapid circulation of goods.”

He paused and continued: "At such a time and place, the speed of goods circulation is astonishing, especially those new and unique products that are highly sought after. Businessmen are also keen to consolidate their connections by giving gifts. We will launch Apple as a novelty tomorrow, and I have no doubt it will be a big hit."

After hearing this, Emperor Jingjiang was still a little confused: "Does this not count as deception?"

Lin Xiaofeng smiled slightly and explained: "This is a marketing strategy, not a deception. Sales is not just about selling products, but also about selling face and ideas. Just like we used to sell tea, through clever packaging, Ordinary tea can also be turned into high-end products, making customers willing to pay more for them. The same principle applies here.”

Hearing this explanation, Emperor Jingjiang couldn't help but laugh: "Okay, then I'll look forward to seeing how you use your 'deception' tomorrow."

With the dawn of morning, the first ray of sunshine from the sky filled the earth. Lin Xiaofeng led everyone to the stall. This stall was carefully selected near the carpentry workshop. There were a dazzling array of shops there, bustling with people coming and going. After the donkey cart stopped steadily at the designated location, Lin Xiaofeng began to prepare busily. After everything was ready, he turned to Chu Dabao, who was looking forward to it, and suddenly said: "Chu Dabao, go and stay in the corner."

"Why?" Chu Dabao asked puzzledly.

"Because you bring bad luck! Being here will affect my business. Do you still want to make money? Go quickly!" Lin Xiaofeng turned away angrily and stopped looking at him.

Although he was unwilling to do so, Chu Dabao silently walked to the corner and squatted down. His heart was filled with depression and helplessness, and he felt as if he had been kidnapped. But now that the matter has come to this, he can only choose to be patient and cooperate.

After seeing Chu Dabao squatting obediently in the corner, Lin Xiaofeng started his sales preparations. He picked up a small porcelain basin, filled it with water, and poured a small jar of honey into it and stirred it evenly. Then he picked up the knife that Xie Hongxin brought and began to carefully peel the apples. After a while, a delicate apple blossom bloomed in his hand and was gently placed in the basin to prevent oxidation.

Emperor Jingjiang looked at this scene curiously and smiled: "I didn't expect you to have such skills?"

"You will get better with more practice." Lin Xiaofeng said casually while peeling an apple, "When Hanmiao has a bad appetite, I will peel it for her to eat."

Upon hearing this answer, Emperor Jingjiang nodded with satisfaction. A man who can peel an apple for a woman to this extent is indeed a good man!
After everything was ready, Lin Xiaofeng said to Emperor Jingjiang: "Your Majesty, please stand in front of the car and just wait and see what happens." Although he was a little confused, Emperor Jingjiang still chose to trust and walked to the car. Lin Xiaofeng looked around and waited for a crowd of people. Suddenly he waved to Emperor Jingjiang and shouted, "No more selling! What do you mean by taking all of our Ping'an fruit? Do you want to take it back and grow it yourself?"

This sudden roar made Emperor Jingjiang stunned. Passers-by also gathered around to watch the excitement. Seeing the crowd gathering, Lin Xiaofeng continued: "I told you I won't sell it to you, go away!" However, Emperor Jingjiang still stood there expressionless and motionless.

Someone curiously looked at the peeled apples in the basin and asked: "What are you selling?" Lin Xiaofeng said seriously: "This is Ping'an fruit, a fruit specially sold during the Jinyiwei New Year Festival. There is a special department in Kyoto to order from our house This fruit."

He paused and continued: "In the past, the excess fruit was bought by profiteers in Kyoto. They bought fruit for five taels and then sold it for ten taels. It's really shameful! This year we want to sell it ourselves!" Hearing this, the crowd began to whisper. People began to have a strong interest in the peace fruit specially provided by Jinyiwei.

Lin Xiaofeng continued: "This kind of Ping An fruit can only be eaten once a year. The output is limited and each person can only buy one box." Chu Dabao in the corner poked his head out and listened to Lin Xiaofeng's deception, his mouth opened wider and wider. He thought to himself: Are the apples I grow really so awesome? Can he really sell it if he says that?

Many passers-by were attracted by the name of Jinyiwei's internal special supply. Some people asked: "Is it real or fake? Can you try it?" "Yes!" After Lin Xiaofeng finished speaking, he took out a bamboo stick from his arms and stabbed a piece of apple in the basin. He shook the water and handed it to the passerby's mouth. Passers-by took a bite and praised it: "It's so sweet! It also smells like flowers, but why does it taste like apple?" "Haha, this is the characteristic of Ping'an fruit."

"There are only five ounces per box today! Each fruit is thin-skinned, thick-flesh, sweet and without sourness. This year we sell it ourselves and can buy such a full box with only the price of a breakfast!" "Jinyiwei special offer, first come first comer" You have to buy only one box per person first, and you’ll have to wait until next year if it’s sold out!” Lin Xiaofeng shouted again.

Many wealthy people were attracted. Although five taels is nothing to them, they cannot be taken advantage of. But I heard whispers from the crowd: "Oh my third uncle's son ate this in Jinyiwei and said this thing is extraordinary." "Is this thing really supplied internally? How did it end up on the market?" Brother, how about you go buy me a box and come back and I’ll give you the money?”

There was a lot of chatter in the crowd. The hesitant people in front immediately brightened up: "I want a box!" "Don't grab it. There are only thirty boxes. There are still twenty-nine boxes left. Everyone is queuing up to buy." Lin Xiaofeng enthusiastically said when seeing guests coming. Get busy. Emperor Jingjiang looked a little surprised and kept scanning the crowd with his eyes. Is there any statement about Jinyiwei's special offer? Where did those people in line hear that?
Chu Dabao in the corner had already stood up excitedly! He looked in Lin Xiaofeng's direction with trembling eyes. Five taels per box of his apples could actually be sold for 150 taels? Next year I want to be a bad guy too! Thirty boxes of fruit were sold out in just ten minutes, and the apples for tasting were also swept away. After Lin Xiaofeng picked up the basin and destroyed the evidence, the crowd gradually dispersed.

Emperor Jingjiang stepped forward and exclaimed: "You really sold it! You are so good that you don't have to worry about food anywhere. But what happened to those people who helped to speak just now?" Lin Xiaofeng smiled and took out ten taels. Silver: "Those are the helpers I hired. Each of them is worth one penny. I will pay them the bill later."

At this moment, Chu Dabao also came up and stared at the money in Lin Xiaofeng's hand, rubbed his hands and said, "Master Qian, I'm really convinced! I'm totally convinced!" Lin Xiaofeng smiled slightly: "Okay, we are clear now. This For one hundred taels you can go home directly."

"It should be so. But I want to stay here. Now that I have money, I will buy a house in Wangping County and find a job." Chu Dabao said in fantasy, "I will settle here in the future. Although the land at home is It's a ancestral property, but it can't be sold for much. "I wish you a bright future!" Lin Xiaofeng patted Chu Dabao on the shoulder and encouraged him. Emperor Jingjiang also showed a satisfied smile and once again expressed his admiration for Lin Xiaofeng's ability.

In the majestic yamen of Zigeyi, Wang Jingwen was sitting on pins and needles at this moment. Several veterans of the court had blazing eyes, as if they were trying to penetrate the secrets in his heart. Their eyes were like hawks staring at their prey, sharp and deep.

Bai Yongyuan's face was livid, his eyes were on fire, and his voice echoed in the wide hall: "Prince! Do you know where the emperor has gone? This is not a child's play, it is related to the safety of the entire Ming Dynasty!" His words were urgent. , revealing deep concerns about the fate of the country.

Another minister then said: "Yesterday, Wu Shengguang sent people to search all the houses outside the city, but couldn't find even a single figure. My lord, if you know the whereabouts of the emperor, please tell me quickly!" With a bit of pleading and helplessness.

Wang Jingwen's inner struggle intertwined into a bitter picture on his face. If he speaks, he is afraid of being blamed; if he doesn't speak, he is afraid of being eaten alive by these ministers. He was like a hunted deer, panicked and helpless.

Finally, he took a deep breath and made up his mind: "The emperor has gone to Wangpingyi, and he should still be there now." As soon as he finished speaking, the ministers exploded. They thought the emperor was missing, but they didn't expect that he ran away to Wangpingyi by himself.

Bai Yongyuan slapped his thigh suddenly and said angrily: "Prince, are you joking? How can you let the emperor act so nonsense? If something goes wrong, can you bear the responsibility?" His words were sharp, Pointing directly to Wang Jingwen's heart.

Wang Jingwen could only respond with a wry smile: "Your Majesty is acting on a whim. I am just a slave. I can only act according to orders. There is nothing I can do." His voice was full of helplessness and bitterness.

"Stop talking!" Bai Yongyuan waved his hand, "Let's go to Wangpingyi quickly!" So, a large group of people embarked on the journey to Wangpingyi.

At the same time, in Wangpingyi's Yamen, Zhao Zhongzhan had just finished handling a lot of tedious official duties. He was sitting at his desk, studying a box of mysterious red fruits. Recently, a strange thing has been reported in the city. It is rumored that the Ping'an fruit specially supplied by Kyoto Jinyiwei has entered the market, and the price has been increased to twelve taels per box.

Zhao Zhongzhan spent a lot of money to buy a box out of curiosity. He looked around to make sure no one was paying attention, then carefully opened the box, took out a fruit and looked at it carefully. However, when he took a bite, his expression suddenly changed. The familiar texture and taste made him unable to believe his tongue. He took another bite and confirmed that it was an apple! Ten taels of silver, this is his salary for two months!
"Come here!" Zhao Zhongzhan roared. Two officials came in immediately and asked, "What are your orders, sir?" Their expressions were nervous and respectful.

Zhao Zhongzhan threw the fruit box angrily: "There is a traitor who pretends to be Jinyiwei and deceives the people with fake goods! There is such a ridiculous thing in Wangping! You two, go find out and arrest this liar. !” His words were unequivocal and unquestionable.

However, at this moment, Bai Yongyuan had already rushed in with a group of people. When he saw Zhao Zhongzhan alone there, he asked loudly: "Zhao Zhongzhan, where is the emperor?" His voice was urgent and majestic.

Seeing so many acquaintances suddenly appearing in front of him, Zhao Zhongzhan's mind went blank. Why are the princes and Bai Lao all here? He swallowed and asked cautiously: "Why did you come to Wangping?"

"Speak quickly!" Bai Yongyuan roared. He had not slept for two days and two nights. He was extremely exhausted at the moment. "Where is the emperor?"

Zhao Zhongzhan was so nervous that everyone was staring at him. He hesitated and said, "Everyone, wait a moment, I'll send someone to look for him right away." He turned around and winked at the two officials, "You two, go and find the whereabouts of the emperor! "

Cai Yingyang took a step forward and shouted: "Why don't you send someone to find him quickly! The emperor must be in Wangping!" His voice was firm and powerful, as if he wanted to inject power into everyone.

"Impossible." Zhao Zhongzhan muttered, "If the emperor is really here, Mr. Lin will definitely tell me, and the salutes and fireworks will be ready." There was a bit of doubt and confusion in his words.

"Stop talking nonsense! Hurry up and mobilize everyone in the city to find the emperor!" Bai Yongyuan interrupted him impatiently, "I'll give you an hour. If you can't find him, just wait to be beheaded! "His words were cold and cruel, as if a sharp sword was hanging over Zhao Zhongzhan's head.

"Yes, yes, I will make arrangements right now." Zhao Zhongzhan was so frightened that he sweated profusely and ran out of the office in a hurry. He knew that this matter was not trivial. If the emperor could not be found, his head might not be saved.

Everyone in the room was silent, each with their own thoughts. Cai Yingyang broke the silence: "Since the emperor did not come to the Yamen to find Zhao Zhongzhan, he must want to pay a private visit incognito. This must be Lin Xiaofeng's idea." There was a hint of helplessness and anger in his words.

"Yes, yes, no one but him can come up with such an idea." Another minister echoed, "If the emperor has some shortcomings, who will be responsible?"

Bai Yongyuan felt a headache when he heard this, and frowned and said, "You all, stop arguing, wait until you find the emperor!" Although his voice was not high, it revealed an unquestionable majesty. Everyone shut their mouths. Only Wang Jingwen knew the inside story and was stunned and speechless.

More than an hour later, Zhao Zhongzhan ran back in a panic and reported: "The official has urged them to search carefully. But it will take time. There are many people in Wangping and the situation is complicated." Before he could finish his words, someone outside shouted: "Master Cai, the person you are looking for has been caught!"

Everyone's faces just showed joy, but soon they frowned again. They looked at Zhao Zhongzhan with their eyes, as if blaming him: How could you bring the emperor back? Can you do things? However, when the man walked in, everyone was disappointed. It turns out that he is not the emperor, but an honest farmer. He was looking around in panic, obviously frightened by this scene.

"I didn't break the law! If you have anything to say, just say it!" Chu Dabao kept defending, with a look of fear on his face. The officer escorting him held him down hard and said, "Shut up! You liar, we even recognized the donkey cart, and you still want to pretend to be confused?" There was a bit of ridicule and disdain in the officer's words.

Zhao Zhongzhan was so embarrassed that he roared angrily: "You, a liar who sells Ping'an fruit, have ruined the social atmosphere and deceived the people. I want to send you to the army!" His words were angry and firm, as if he wanted to put all his dissatisfaction away. Take it out on the poor farmer. However, Chu Dabao was horrified and defended: "I didn't sell Ping An Guo! I was wronged!" His voice was trembling and weak, obviously frightened by this sudden turn of events.

Bai Yongyuan said impatiently: "Zhao Zhongzhan, you still have business to do. Put this little thief aside for now and wait until you find the emperor. I'll give you another half an hour. If he hasn't come back yet, don't blame me for being rude. ." His words revealed an unquestionable majesty and cruelty. Zhao Zhongzhan begged with a bitter face: "Old Bai, there are too many people wearing cyan or white clothes in the city, and there are also many tall people like Xie Hongxin. Please give me some more time." There was a hint of laughter in his voice. Helplessness and pleading. Seeing Zhao Zhongzhan complaining, a glimmer of hope flashed in Chu Dabao's eyes. He immediately shouted: "I know where the three people you are talking about are!"

Everyone's eyes were on Chu Dabao like a spotlight. His body tensed under the hot gaze, like a sinner waiting for trial. Chu Dabao looked around, and faces flashed before his eyes, but he could not read any information from them. He didn't know what kind of power and status was hidden in the room he was in at the moment. Even the old man who was aggressive towards him before seems to have become much more humble here.

The faces of Mr. Qian, Mr. Huang and Xie Hongxin, the people who had been kind to him, appeared in his mind. He was afraid that his momentary slip of the tongue would bring disaster to them. In his desperation, he almost blurted out, but then he thought about it. He was just selling a piece of fruit. Is it really such a big fuss? He hesitated in his heart and moved his lips, but in the end no sound came out.

Bai Yongyuan saw it in his eyes and was anxious in his heart. He couldn't help but urge: "Chu Dabao, please tell me quickly! Where is he?" Chu Dabao said timidly, his voice as quiet as a mosquito: "I said, Are they in danger?" Bai Yongyuan couldn't laugh or cry. He tried to sound gentle: "Don't worry, we won't torture them." He pointed to Zhao Zhongzhan aside, "If I have. If he lies even half a word, his position as the magistrate of Wangping County will no longer be secure."

Zhao Zhongzhan grimaced and nodded helplessly: "Yes, Chu Dabao, if you have anything to hide or lie about, I won't be able to continue being an official. Besides, look at these people," he pointed to the room. Others in the room said, "They are all highly respected people, how could they lie to you?"

Dabao was shocked, and looked at Bai Yongyuan again. Those eyes were still staring at him, as if he wanted to see through his heart. He knew that he could no longer hesitate and had to find a way to excuse Mr. Qian and the others. So he took a deep breath and began to weave his story.

"The fruit we sell is called Ping'an fruit. This fruit has thin skin, thick flesh, pure sweetness and no sourness, and is reasonably priced. It is very popular among the people. In the past, this kind of fruit was bought by the bullies in Kyoto, but now we want to sell it ourselves. , let more people taste this delicious fruit," Chu Dabao said while observing everyone's reactions.

Hearing the words "Peace Fruit", Zhao Zhongzhan frowned and shouted angrily: "What are you talking about? I asked you where you are? I didn't let you tell the story! Just tell the key points! Otherwise, I will send you to the army!" "Seeing that the matter could no longer be concealed, Dabao felt as flustered as sifting through chaff. He said with a cry: "We separated two days ago... But I know they have been staying at Ruyun Inn... But I don't know where exactly... ···Sir, we are just selling fruit, so why are we being sent to the army?”

"This has nothing to do with fruit!" Zhao Zhongzhan interrupted Chu Dabao with an angry roar, "Stop mentioning your fruit!" Bai Yongyuan also lost his patience and said in a deep voice: "Stop talking nonsense and take me to Ruyun Inn. ! Find that person and bring him back!"

So, under the leadership of Bai Yongyuan, a large group of people arrived at Ruyun Inn. This inn was not far from the county government office, and they arrived soon. Bai Yongyuan walked straight to the counter and asked the shopkeeper about the whereabouts of Mr. Qian and others. The shopkeeper was startled by the sudden attack, but he still tried to remain calm and answered the questions.

At this time, on the other side of the county, a wonderful drama - "The Kingdom of Women" was being performed in the theater. Lin Xiaofeng and Emperor Jingjiang sat in the front row, eating melon seeds and drinking tea, chatting about what they had seen and heard in the past two days. They have a deeper understanding of the customs and customs of Wangping County, and have a more realistic experience of the lives of ordinary people here. This play was performed by a theater troupe from Yangqu County. Although the play is called "The Kingdom of Women," the story is still captivating.

After watching half of the scene, Lin Xiaofeng was quite satisfied with the performance. He secretly sighed: There is finally a serious theater troupe in the county. It is really touching. The theater was full of spectators, which shows how attractive a good theater production is to people. However, Emperor Jingjiang was not very interested in this scene. He picked up a melon seed and asked, "Why does this play have no beginning or end? I can't understand it." Lin Xiaofeng explained: "This is a series of It's a drama. The scene was not well prepared and there was no clear explanation of the previous situation. However, the actors' performance was still good, especially the king of the daughter country, who acted very vividly. "

While the two were talking, there was a sudden noise outside the theater. It turned out that Bai Yongyuan had already led people to the entrance of the theater and was asking the theater manager about the whereabouts of Emperor Jingjiang. When he learned that Emperor Jingjiang was sitting in the front row watching the show, Bai Yongyuan was delighted and immediately rushed in with his people. However, they did not find Emperor Jingjiang in the theater because Emperor Jingjiang and Lin Xiaofeng had already taken advantage of the chaos and slipped out of the back door. Bai Yongyuan missed it, feeling very upset. He looked around and suddenly found a familiar figure - Chu Dabao was hiding in the corner and shivering. Bai Yongyuan stepped forward and grabbed Chu Dabao's collar and roared: "Say! Where did they go?" Chu Dabao was frightened out of his mind and stammered: "I...I don't I know...they left after the show...I really don’t know!”

The fluttering pink curtain is like a gentle cloud, covering the boudoir of the king of the daughter country. The king sat in front of the dressing table. Her fingers were as light as butterflies, dancing in the silky hair. She combed every hair in an orderly manner. When the morning light first appeared, she had already ordered her attendants to invite Tang Monk who had come from afar. The air in the theater seemed to have solidified, and the audience held their breaths with longing and expectation for the unknown plot. Even the well-informed Lin Xiaofeng couldn't help but feel excited at this moment.

The sense of reality here is far better than the screen in the cinema. Lin Xiaofeng was sitting in the VIP seat, and everything in front of him seemed to be within reach. This immersive experience made him fascinated.

At this moment, the king of the daughter country began her monologue, her voice like a spring breeze, telling her thoughts. Suddenly, a commotion broke the peaceful atmosphere. Bai Yongyuan and others unexpectedly broke into Emperor Jingjiang's sight. Seeing the safe and sound emperor, everyone was so excited that tears filled their eyes, as if they had found a long-lost relative.

"Your Majesty, you are indeed here!" Bai Yongyuan said in a low voice with some choking. Emperor Jingjiang turned his head, there was no wave on his face, as if everything was as expected.

"Oh, you are here? Don't disturb others watching the show." Emperor Jingjiang's tone was calm and majestic. Although the stage was high, Bai Yongyuan and the others stood below for fear of blocking the view of the audience behind them.

After hearing the emperor's order, Bai Yongyuan and others hurriedly bowed and responded: "Your Majesty, we are looking for you in a hurry. Everyone is looking forward to your early return. Why didn't you tell us that you were coming to a place like this?"

"Am I not fine now? What are you worried about? With Xie Hongxin and Lin Xiaofeng here, what danger can I be in?" There was a trace of displeasure in Emperor Jingjiang's tone. When Lin Xiaofeng was mentioned, Bai Yongyuan's eyes immediately became sharp.

"Lin Xiaofeng, why didn't you stop His Majesty and instead brought him to such a noisy place?" Bai Yongyuan asked. Lin Xiaofeng glanced at Wang Jingwen next to him, and saw him deliberately looking around, shrugging helplessly, as if it had nothing to do with him.

Lin Xiaofeng cursed in his heart that this eunuch actually chose to remain silent at this time and put all the responsibility on himself. He remained silent and chose to be patient. And Bai Yongyuan persuaded in a low voice: "Your Majesty, please come with us out, everyone is waiting outside."

Emperor Jingjiang raised his hand to signal them to calm down, "Don't worry, let them wait. Now that you are here, tell us about your experiences in Zige County." There was a trace of curiosity in his tone.

Bai Yongyuan sighed and began to tell about their experience in Zige County. He glanced at the dull drama being performed on the stage and recounted in a low voice their adventures. Emperor Jingjiang also put aside his attention to the drama, closed his eyes slightly and listened.

At this moment, the plot on the stage gradually reached its climax. Tang Seng is about to enter the land of the daughter country and start a touching and pathos story with the king. Lin Xiaofeng watched the development of the drama intently, fearing that he would miss any detail.

Suddenly, there was a loud knock on the door. The king felt panicked and looked at the door expectantly. The door opened in response, and a dirty monk in ragged clothes broke in, holding a worn cattail leaf fan in his hand and a lewd smile on his face. "Beauty, I'm here!" Lin Xiaofeng was shocked to find that this monk turned out to be Xu Xian! His appearance shocked Lin Xiaofeng. How could the plots of The Legend of White Snake and Journey to the West be mixed together? This is simply ridiculous! (End of chapter)