freenovelworld Chapter 609 Look at your good daughter! She's practically sold the threshold of the Eastern Pal
Chapter 609 Look at your good daughter! She's practically sold the threshold of the Eastern Pal
Under the big locust tree, people came and went, creating a lively atmosphere.
However, half a day later, there were many inquiries but few purchases.
"Qingchen, this won't do." Qian Zhenyun wiped the sweat from his forehead and muttered softly, "It seems like everyone is just looking but not buying."
Lin Jiayou also said, "If we set up like this, we'll be no different from ordinary vendors. The ladies and wives passing by will probably be too embarrassed to come and choose from under this tree."
Gu Qingchen thought about it and realized that made sense.
She took a deep breath, puffed out her small chest, and decided to go for it.
"Don't miss out! Unique jewelry, only one of its kind in the capital!"
Her clear voice rose to a high pitch, and she began to hawk her wares in the tone of a street vendor from a storybook.
"Wear it and you'll be the most unique girl in the capital! Give it to your sweetheart, and your love will last forever!"
This novel and interesting hawking attracted several young women to stop and watch.
Lin Jiayou sighed, while Qian Zhenyun wished he could disappear into the ground.
The legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion is actually selling things on the street. If word gets out...
Just as Gu Qingchen was enthusiastically promoting his wares and was about to close his first sale, he was surrounded by people.
Pedestrians on the street quickly made way for a group of imperial guards dressed in black armor and with long swords at their waists.
Gu Qingchen's shouts came to an abrupt halt.
The imperial guards walked straight to the big locust tree and surrounded the three of them's stalls.
The leading general glanced around, finally settling on Gu Qingchen's bewildered face, and waved his hand expressionlessly.
"Take it all! Seize everything!"
"Yes!"
Two imperial guards stepped forward to collect the cloth and jewelry on the ground.
Gu Qingchen was stunned. She instinctively spread her arms to protect her "belongings" and looked up to question him.
"What are you doing! I haven't done anything wrong! Why are you raiding my stall!"
On the second floor of the Treasure Pavilion, Qin Fang had just put down his teacup when he saw the commotion downstairs.
When he saw that the three people surrounded by the Imperial Guards were Gu Qingchen, his heart jumped into his throat.
But when his gaze fell on the face of the leading general, his heart, which had been hanging in suspense, instantly returned to its original place.
"Yingqing." He murmured the name, immediately stood up, and quickly went downstairs.
"What's going on?" Qin Fang pushed through the crowd, walked up to them, and asked calmly.
Ying Qing glanced at Gu Qingchen, who was glaring at him, and said to Qin Fang in a calm tone, "You've caused trouble again."
Ying Qing leaned closer to Qin Fang, lowered her voice, and quickly whispered a few words in his ear.
Qin Fang's expression grew increasingly grim as he spoke.
But when he heard Yingyi's last words, "The Duke of Zhenguo has already entered the palace to meet the Emperor," the tension between his brows slowly relaxed, turning into a trace of helplessness.
Seeing Uncle Qin arrive, Gu Qingchen's courage grew even stronger.
She wanted to go up and get closer to Yingqing, since he was her second aunt's husband, and therefore considered family.
"Uncle Ying, you..."
"Uphold the law impartially." Ying Qing interrupted her coldly, her eyes showing no leniency whatsoever.
Gu Qingchen was taken aback, and seeing his aloof and ruthless expression, her temper flared up.
She tiptoed closer to Yingqing and spoke in a voice that only the two of them could hear.
He threatened fiercely, "You wait! I'll go back and tell my second aunt to kick you off the bed!"
Ying Qing, who was standing upright, stumbled upon hearing this and almost lost her balance.
Several guards behind him with sharp ears couldn't help but tremble uncontrollably, letting out muffled groans of suppressed laughter.
Everyone knows that their decisive and ruthless commander of the Imperial Guards is a notorious henpecked husband.
Ying Qing's face was as black as the bottom of a pot. He steadied himself, lowered his voice, and squeezed out a few words through gritted teeth.
"You'll tattle, but I won't? You'll get a spanking!"
Gu Qingchen's face turned pale instantly.
She remembered her mother's ruler, and her small body trembled involuntarily. Her arrogant demeanor vanished instantly.
She behaved herself.
Inside the Imperial Study Room
The Grand Tutor, over sixty years old, was facing Emperor Zhao Yunci, bitterly accusing him.
"Your Majesty! This trend must not be allowed to continue! The eldest daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion is openly using His Highness the Crown Prince's birthday as a pretext to extort money in the academy! How is this any different from extortion in the marketplace?"
"If we delve deeper, this is tantamount to putting a price tag on the Crown Prince's favor, which is only one step away from selling official positions and titles!"
Gu Junze stood to one side, his posture upright and his expression calm, but he was completely confused.
He had just finished a meeting at the Ministry of War when he was urgently summoned to the palace, where he was immediately confronted by the Grand Tutor's stern accusations.
What trouble has that little devil in his family gotten into this time?
Zhao Yunci sat on the dragon throne, rubbing her throbbing temples, her face displaying a strange expression that seemed to both want to get angry and want to laugh.
He glanced at the furious Grand Tutor, then at the bewildered Gu Junze, and sighed helplessly.
"pass."
With a loud announcement from the eunuch, three small figures were brought in.
Gu Qingchen walked at the front, followed by Lin Jiayou and Qian Zhenyun.
Her little face still showed a hint of resentment, clearly not thinking there was anything wrong with her "business plan".
But as soon as she stepped into the solemn and majestic imperial study and saw the emperor on the dragon throne, exuding an aura of authority without anger, and her father's familiar icy face standing beside him, her arrogance immediately diminished.
Qian Zhenyun's legs were so weak that he could only stand by leaning on Lin Jiayou.
Zhao Yunci's gaze swept over the three children, finally landing on Gu Qingchen, and she felt a headache coming on.
How come everything seems to be related to his precious crown prince?
"Gu Qingchen, do you know your crime?" Zhao Yunci asked in a deep voice.
"I didn't know," Gu Qingchen retorted softly, her neck stiff. "I only wanted to join forces with my classmates to prepare a decent birthday gift for His Highness the Crown Prince, to express our sincere wishes as students."
"A sincere heart?" The Grand Tutor sneered. "A sincere heart indeed! Tell me, how do you express this 'heart'?"
Zhao Yunci waved his hand, signaling the eunuch to present the "ledger" that had been searched from Qian Zhenyun's book bag.
"Duke Zhenguo, see for yourself!"
Zhao Yunci tossed the booklet in front of Gu Junze, her tone a mixture of amusement and helplessness.
"Look at your good daughter! She's practically sold the threshold of the Crown Prince's palace!"
Gu Junze bent down and picked up the booklet.
Turn to the first page, "List of names and reward details for His Highness the Crown Prince's congratulatory gift crowdfunding campaign".
His eye twitched, and he continued reading.
"Classmate Zhou Panghu contributed ten taels of silver. In return: His Highness the Crown Prince personally planted a pot of orchids (to be secured)."
"My classmate, Young Master Li, contributed fifteen taels of silver. In return: a wolf-hair brush used by His Highness the Crown Prince (to be negotiated)."
"My classmate, Young Master Wang, has contributed thirty taels of silver. In return, he may accompany me and my daughter to the Eastern Palace to witness the ceremony (to be negotiated)."
……
The more Gu Junze looked, the more his lips twitched.
He turned the pages one by one. The pages were densely covered with writings, from the paperweight in the East Palace study to the koi in the garden, and even the fur of the Persian cat that the Crown Prince kept...
Without exception, all of them were put up with a price tag by his beloved daughter and turned into "crowdfunding rewards".
The most outrageous thing is that each item has a small note saying "to be worked out" after it.
What a promising opportunity!
This girl not only sold out the Crown Prince's palace, but she also sold an empty promise!
Gu Junze slammed the booklet shut, and a crack appeared on his perpetually icy face.
He took a deep breath, looked up, and met Zhao Yunci's teasing eyes.
His Majesty the Emperor felt a sudden sense of relief.
Seeing Gu Junze's uncontrollable expression is more interesting than watching a good show.
The anger he felt from being cornered in the Imperial Study by the Grand Tutor vanished instantly.
Gu Junze slowly turned around, his gaze falling on Gu Qingchen, who was quietly shrinking behind Lin Jiayou.
Gu Qingchen was startled by his gaze, her small body instantly standing up straight, alarm bells ringing in her mind.
It’s over.
This is the look in Father's eyes when he's about to use family discipline.