freenovelworld Chapter 458 Entering the Palace to Meet the Saint
Chapter 458 Entering the Palace to Meet the Saint
"Forgive me, godfather!"
"My child...I just want to make more money to help my foster father. I definitely don't have any bad intentions!"
"As for the price of grain, the aristocratic families are all raising it, and I... I am just following the crowd..."
When Zhang Ze saw Eunuch Zhang’s furious look, he hurriedly explained and begged for mercy!
But Eunuch Zhang said coldly: "Haha, others raise their prices, so you also raise your prices!?"
"Don't think I don't know that you have been secretly collecting food for this day!"
"If you were not my godson, if it weren't for your biological father, you would... have died long ago!"
"Father..."
Zhang Ze was completely dumbfounded!
His adoptive father actually said such cruel words!
Could it be that Eunuch Zhang really hated him to a certain extent!?
If he had known this, he wouldn’t have come today.
He heard that Jiang Chen had come to the capital, so he came to find Eunuch Zhang, thinking that he might be able to sow discord between Eunuch Zhang and Jiang Chen.
But who would have known that now... now the result is not only loss but also loss!
"Remember, stay away from Jiang Chen in the future, and don't get involved in anything related to Jiang Chen!"
"Otherwise, if anything happens to you, don't blame me for not caring about you!"
"get out!"
Eunuch Zhang said coldly.
"Yes, yes, yes! Thank you, godfather! I will definitely keep it in mind! Definitely!"
When Zhang Ze heard what Eunuch Zhang said, he felt as if he had been pardoned and quickly turned around and left.
But Eunuch Zhang felt helpless as he watched Zhang Ze leaving.
To be honest, he somewhat regretted accepting this godson.
Zhang Ze, you are really disappointing!
If Zhang Ze's biological father had not helped him when he first entered the palace, he would have gotten rid of Zhang Ze long ago.
He is neither good at literature nor martial arts, and he is greedy for money and lustful...
It's totally useless!
……
On the other hand, Zhang Ze didn't know what Eunuch Zhang was thinking.
When he left Eunuch Zhang's house, he was already covered in cold sweat!
Even the clothes on my body were soaked with sweat!
Just now, the majesty that erupted from Eunuch Zhang was so powerful!
This... this almost scared him to death!
However, through this incident, he also saw Eunuch Zhang's dissatisfaction with him!
"Humph!"
"If my father hadn't helped you back then, you wouldn't be where you are today!"
"Now that you have so many godsons, you look down on me!?"
"You damn eunuch, just wait for me!"
Zhang Ze cursed angrily, then turned and left.
The next morning, Jiang Chen received an imperial edict asking him to go to the palace to meet the emperor.
After changing into a blue marquis' robe, Jiang Chen followed the eunuch who delivered the imperial edict and walked towards the palace.
But when he was leaving, Jiang Chen took out one thousand taels of silver and secretly gave it to the eunuch!
"Oh! Lord, what are you doing? I am not worthy of your responsibility~"
The eunuch who delivered the imperial edict looked at the silver note and was delighted, but on the surface he still pretended to refuse.
"You are too kind, eunuch. You came here to convey my order, but you didn't even drink a sip of water. This is like inviting you to go back and have some tea."
"Please bear with me."
Jiang Chen said with a smile on his face.
"My Lord, you are so considerate~"
"Then I would like to thank the Marquis~" said the eunuch as he put away the banknotes in his hand.
"My Lord, I have to congratulate you~"
"It is said that His Majesty intends to promote you to the rank of county marquis in recognition of your contribution to disaster relief~"
……
"Promote me to county marquis!?"
Jiang Chen was slightly surprised when he heard this!
He didn't know this news a long time ago!
It seems that these eunuchs have been accompanying His Majesty for many years and they really know some inside information!
"Yes, sir~"
"It is said that His Majesty admires you very much and wants to promote you to Marquis of Jinchuan County. I congratulate you first!"
The eunuch who delivered the imperial edict said this with a smile on his face.
When Jiang Chen heard the name Jinchuan County Marquis, he was even more surprised!
Marquis of Jinchuan County, that means, Jinchuan County will be Jiang Chen’s fiefdom in the future!
At that time, all the taxes in Jinchuan County will no longer belong to the imperial court, but to him!
All he needs to do is to give a small portion of it to the court!
If he were an ordinary person, it could be said that this position was enough for him to enjoy happiness for generations!
Jiang Chen didn't expect that His Majesty the Emperor of Dajing would be so generous!
"Thank you, eunuch. Here are two thousand taels of silver notes. You can use them to buy some snacks."
Jiang Chen took out another two thousand taels of silver and handed it to the eunuch who delivered the imperial edict.
After the eunuch who delivered the imperial edict pretended to refuse twice, he finally accepted the money!
He made a lot of money this time.
I didn’t expect that I would get three thousand taels of silver just for conveying the imperial edict!
After the two entered the palace, Jiang Chen followed the eunuch who delivered the imperial edict.
However, they did not go to the imperial study, but came to a secluded courtyard.
As soon as Jiang Chen arrived at the gate of the yard, he smelled a familiar smell of sawdust.
As he walked into the courtyard gate, Jiang Chen was even more shocked!
In the inner courtyard of the imperial palace, there is actually a yard filled with wood!
These woods include everything from golden nanmu to ordinary pine!
This... this is simply too complete!
……
Moreover, Jiang Chen also saw the Rubik's Cube he made and the big birthday peach he gave to Eunuch Zhang!
However, now the longevity peach has been torn into pieces...
"You are, Marquis Jingyuan?"
Just when Jiang Chen was distracted, a slightly majestic voice sounded.
Jiang Chen turned around and saw a man in a bright yellow gown looking at him.
"I pay my respects to Your Majesty!"
Jiang Chen hurriedly knelt on one knee and saluted.
He dared not be disrespectful in front of the emperor!
"Haha, no need to be so polite, Marquis Jingyuan, get up!"
Emperor Dajing smiled, but his eyes were always fixed on Jiang Chen.
That scrutinizing look made Jiang Chen feel very uncomfortable.
This emperor doesn't have any special hobbies, right?
"Lord Jiang is younger and more handsome than I thought."
"I originally thought that you were born as a rural craftsman, and you were able to fight in battle, so you would be a rough man!"
"I didn't expect that after seeing you today, you are actually the same as a civil official!"
"There is a scholarly spirit!"
Emperor Dajing looked at Jiang Chen and commented.
"Your Majesty, thank you for the compliment. I am just a country bumpkin and do not deserve your praise!" Jiang Chen said respectfully.
"Haha, you deserve it."
"I have studied what you have made for a long time, but I still can't understand it!"
"This proves that you are very powerful!"
"What's more, you can fight back the grassland with your martial arts, and you can provide disaster relief to the south of the Yangtze River with your literary talent!"
"It's only right that I praise you a few words!"
"However, now that you have made great contributions, how would you like me to reward you?"
Emperor Dajing said calmly.
"Your Majesty! I do not need any reward. I am lucky to be able to work for Dajing and for Your Majesty!"
Jiang Chen said this sincerely.
But Emperor Dajing shook his head.
"It won't work if you don't give me a reward!"
"but……"