Chapter 19: Zhu An's Underground Force
Zhu Yuanzhang had already made up his mind to kill Lan Yu when he decided to be the crown prince of Zhu Yunwen.
But Zhu Yuanzhang, who was sitting in the imperial study room, was hesitant at this moment.
If the crown prince Zhu Biao was still there, Zhu Yuanzhang would not have killed Lan Yu.
Lan Yu is Chang Yuchun's younger brother, and Chang Yuchun's daughter is the concubine of the crown prince Zhu Biao, so Lan Yu and the crown prince have a good relationship.
Zhu Yuanzhang's emotions were actually extremely complicated. Lan Yu was arrogant and could not die dozens of times.
Officials had to be executed if they embezzled 60 taels of silver, and later they could even be executed directly if they were embezzled.
But Lan Yu is not just a corruption, but these are not considered serious crimes in Zhu Yuanzhang's mind, which affects the throne rights of his descendants, so this is a serious crime.
Then there is no need to mention Zhu Chuang. Don’t look at Zhu Yuanzhang scolding him very much and he will beat him to death at any time. In fact, he still loves him very much.
Not to mention Zhu Yuanzhang gave him the best fiefdom, Zhu Cheng ordered the military and civilians in the pass to buy gold and silver for years, and the military and civilians were in distress and even sold their children.
How could a series of things such as building fortifications in the palace, causing trouble for the people and money, be able to hide it from the Jinyiwei?
But even so, Zhu Yuanzhang only recalled Zhu Chuang back to the capital to reprimand him.
I am also planning to put Zhu Chuang back in recent days.
Now Zhu Yuanzhang has changed his mind again: "Since you have met Dasun, don't rush back, let Dasun help us see what you are like now."
However, when Zhu Yuanzhang thought of Lan Yu, he frowned again.
This Lan Yu is extremely arrogant and holds military power, and has a wide range of power. Although she seems to have a good relationship with Zhu An, it is a hidden danger after all.
After thinking for a moment, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly grinned.
"Let's leave this matter to our grandson to solve. Let's see what our grandson said, but even if we stay, we have to rectify it."
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The afternoon teahouse business is still booming.
Breakfast is just a basic project of the teahouse, and most teahouses are not mainly based on this.
Teahouse, after all, is still a place to drink tea.
Nowadays, there is also a performance stage for the teahouse in the Ming Dynasty. In the afternoon or evening, storytellers will come to the stage to make a storyteller.
There will also be geisha's singing, or opera performances in various places, etc.
After a brief search, Qing'er found the location of Ping'an Teahouse, mainly Ping'an Teahouse, which is also very famous in Nanjing City recently.
You can know any questions.
"What's wrong with this girl?"
Qing'er just stayed at the entrance of the teahouse for a while, and the servant who was welcoming guests immediately came up and asked politely.
Feeling the servant's tone, Qing'er was a little happy.
In the Ming Dynasty, women's status is particularly low.
Since the Wei, Jin, Tang and Song dynasties, the administrators in the palace were actually women, including various grades of Shanggong, palace maids, etc.
However, although Zhu Yuanzhang hated eunuchs interfering in politics, all the "bureaus" in the palace were under the control of eunuchs, and the palace had become eunuchs.
Although Zhu Yuanzhang loved Empress Ma extremely, there were many concubines in the palace.
There were twenty-six sons alone, including the crown prince Zhu Biao, and only four were born to Empress Ma.
Not counting Empress Ma, Zhu Yuanzhang still has twenty-one concubines.
Most of these concubines come from the civil or very low-level officials' families, and many of them even came from palace maids and had no right to speak.
The status of women in the palace will inevitably have a significant impact on the overall status of women in society.
At present, the Ming Dynasty can be regarded as the true superiority of men and women, and the status of women has suffered a tragic defeat.
Ye Wanqing is the eldest daughter. As a lady from a noble family, she cannot show up in public. After arriving in the capital, she can only stay in Jingning Hou Mansion and cannot come out.
As a personal maid, Qing'er brought Ye Wanqing's letter to Zhu An in the name of purchasing.
Obviously, Zhu An set very strict rules on the teahouse. No matter men, women, young and old, as a welcoming servant, he must be the same polite.
This is also the reason why Qing'er feels respected.
After hesitating for a moment, Qing'er said directly: "I want to see your boss."
"This..." The servant was obviously embarrassed. It was not something that anyone could meet.
"Look at this, I'll inform the shopkeeper of this matter and let him decide."
The servant said hesitantly.
"It's OK."
Qing'er nodded. She rarely went out and didn't understand it very much. However, the lady told her that the letter must be delivered to Mr. Zhu.
Soon, the shopkeeper Liu Uncle came out.
"This lady, the boss is not in the teahouse at this moment. What are the important things to do when looking for the boss?"
When the shopkeeper Liu Bo saw Qing'er, he didn't look like an ordinary maid, and said politely.
Qing'er was obviously a little frightened when she was called a lady and hurriedly said, "I am the maid of my lady, and I dare not call her a lady."
After saying that, he asked again: "The owner of the Guicha House is Mr. Zhu An and Mr. Zhu."
"That's right." The shopkeeper Liu Bo said affirmatively.
Qing'er sighed relieved and said, "My lady is an old acquaintance of Mr. Zhu."
Then he took out the letter and continued, "Since Mr. Zhu is not here, please help the shopkeeper to send this letter to Mr. Zhu."
The shopkeeper Liu Bo took the letter and saw five beautiful fonts written on the envelope, "Young Master Zhu's Kiss" written on it.
Suddenly, the shopkeeper Liu Bo was shocked and understood who the lady in front of him was.
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In the yard not far from the teahouse.
Zhu An was checking the report on letters from various places in his study.
The location of the yard is extremely secret and difficult for ordinary people to find.
Even Mr. Huang, Zhu An, has never brought it to you. There are many secrets hidden here.
Not only are there more than ten family servants trained by Zhu An personally guarded, but it is also an office space for Zhu An to deal with the situation in the Chamber of Commerce.
Chapter completed!