Chapter 68: Taking Credit for One's Achievements (Lifting the Ban)

  Xiao Fan was very depressed.

  Although he dare not claim to be an absolutely good person, he thinks of himself as at least a harmless one. He is kind and courteous to others, and still retains some noble sentiments of "helping the world when successful".

  People like him are really rare in this world, a phoenix feather and a unicorn horn.

  He couldn't understand why this unknown surname's adult in front of him was so targeted at him, almost opposing for the sake of opposition, a bit like a shrew quarreling with her husband, unreasonable and detestable, making people want to slap him - a polite gentleman's outburst is quite abnormal.

  All right, the above is just a casual thought. After all, he is an official wearing official uniform and I am just a humble commoner living in a mountain temple, not worthy of offending such a big shot.

  Xiao Fan stopped talking, and let this thin and tall man speak with flying spittle, talking endlessly about the disadvantages of the prince going to the disaster area to comfort the people.

  His argument is simple: the orthodox heir to the throne is now the crown prince, and if the emperor's son were to comfort the people, it would be suspected of trying to win over the hearts of the people, which might affect the authority of the crown prince in the future. In this era, imperial authority is supreme and cannot tolerate anyone having more prestige among the people than the emperor himself, let alone the emperor's son.

  Xiao Fan was shocked by his argument, what is this thing on his neck? Is it a head?

  How can such a corrupt person become an official? Old Zhu's vision is really problematic.

  No matter who is sent to the disaster area to comfort the people, the flag they carry will certainly not be a personal one, but rather that of the imperial court. The gratitude in the hearts of the victims will also be towards the imperial court's benevolence. If it's said that someone has won over the hearts of the people, then it is the imperial court that has done so - what does this have to do with the prince? Do you think those disaster victims are like newly hatched chicks who take whoever they see first as their mother?

  Huang Zichen continued to refute eloquently, Xiao Fan was bored and knelt down on one side, taking advantage of no one's attention, he yawned slightly.

  The three ministers did not notice, but Zhu Yuanzhang saw Xiao Fan's small movement, and his eyes involuntarily revealed a few points of smile. Then Zhu Yuanzhang tapped the table lightly and frowned in dissatisfaction: "Huang Ai Qing, listen to Xiao Fan finish speaking. I said it before, don't interrupt. Is my word just a breeze in your ear?"

  Huang Zicheng suddenly came to his senses and immediately knelt down, trembling with fear, saying: "Your minister has been remiss, your minister is guilty."

  Zhu Yuanzhang ignored him and turned to Xiao Fan, saying: "Xiao Fan, you just said the first one is to send princes or officials to comfort the people. Hmm, if there's a first one, then there must be a second and third one too? You continue speaking."

  Xiao Fan looked at Huang Zicheng, hesitated for a moment. He had just spoken his first sentence and was immediately refuted by the other's lengthy argument that lasted half an incense stick. If he continued to speak, unless Old Zhu was willing to let him stay in the palace overnight...

  But since Zhu Yuanzhang ordered him to continue speaking, he continued to speak quickly, without giving others the opportunity to interrupt.

  "Second, all people in the disaster area must drink boiled water. Third, send troops to help the common people with disaster relief. Fourth, transport a large amount of disaster relief materials, especially food and medicine for external injuries, and more should be sent. Fifth, gather a large number of doctors to go to the disaster area for rescue and treatment. Sixth, do a good job in preventing and treating epidemic diseases. Seventh, arrange for a group of singing and dancing girls from the brothel to go to the disaster area to hold several song and dance parties to boost the morale of the military and civilians... Cough cough, I've misspoken, let's forget about the last one."

  As soon as Xiao Fan's words fell, Huang Zicheng glared at him fiercely, his mouth opened to refute, but Zhu Yuanzhang shot a cold glance over, and Huang Zicheng shivered, hastily shutting his mouth.

  Zhu Yuanzhang furrowed his brow and said, "Sending troops, sending imperial physicians, delivering medicine, this can be understood. What I don't understand is why you want to drink boiled water?"

  "Your Majesty, after the great earthquake, the water sources in the affected area must have been contaminated and contain many germs..."

  Zhu Yuanzhang interrupted and asked: "What is a germ?"

  "...it's a poisonous substance, if people drink it they'll get sick, but drinking boiled water is fine."

  Zhu Yuanzhang thought for a moment and then asked: "Apart from what you just mentioned, is there anything else to add?"

  "Your Majesty, I recall that after the great earthquake in my previous life, the TV news reported on disaster relief methods. After thinking for a moment, I would like to add: 'For those who have already lost their lives, it is essential to handle their bodies immediately, either by deep burial or cremation, otherwise, it will trigger large-scale epidemics. If possible, I suggest that the imperial court mobilize the people of Shu to temporarily avoid living in houses, as there must be aftershocks after a massive earthquake. It would be best for the people to set up temporary shelters in open spaces and live there for a few days until the aftershocks pass, then move back into their homes. This can help minimize further casualties among the people. Finally, I recommend dispatching officials from the Ministry of Works to assist local authorities in rebuilding houses, roads, bridges, and other infrastructure in the disaster-stricken areas.'"

  After saying all this, Xiao Fan carefully recalled it again and felt that there was nothing to add, so he said: "The humble citizen is foolish and can only think of these."

  He didn't think much of what he had just said, but the measures to deal with the disaster in his previous life were so familiar that anyone on the street could talk about them with ease, yet the people present were greatly astonished.

  In ancient times, the imperial court's disaster relief work after a major disaster was not as meticulous and orderly as it is today. After a major disaster, the imperial court would often think of preventing the victims from rebelling due to lack of food and clothing. Therefore, after a major disaster, a benevolent imperial court would only allocate some grain from the Ministry of Revenue for the victims to eat, while an unscrupulous imperial court would gather troops to encircle the victims and slaughter them mercilessly at the slightest sign of rebellion. Has anyone ever systematically summarized such strong proactive measures as post-disaster relief, prevention, and reconstruction?

  Zhu Yuanzhang's narrow and long eyes lit up instantly, he had been ruling the country for nearly thirty years, and as soon as he heard it, he could appreciate the preciousness of these measures. He even extended these measures to other disasters, if in the future, a flood, drought, locust plague or other disasters were to occur in some place, many of the measures proposed by Xiao Fan would also be applicable. If the court were to continue using these measures to rescue people from disasters in the future, the possibility of refugees rebelling would be greatly reduced, and the rule of the Zhu family dynasty would become even more solid.

  It can't be said that Zhu Yuanzhang was being overly cautious, in fact, no one understood the horror of disaster better than him.

  From the first year of Zhongyuan to the fourth year of Zhongzheng, the Huai River basin suffered from severe plague and drought. In April of that year, Zhu Yuanzhang's father starved to death, followed by his elder brother, his elder brother's eldest son, and later his mother also starved to death...

  In order to fill his belly and survive, Zhu Yuanzhang became a monk. Similarly, in order to fill his belly, Zhu Yuanzhang later joined the Red Turban Army and engaged in the beheading business of rebellion. All this was due to that terrible disaster!

  It can be said that Zhu Yuanzhang became emperor because of disaster. Before he became emperor, he hated disasters, and after becoming emperor, he was even more afraid of disasters. A person who rose to power due to disaster like him was enough; his Zhu Ming dynasty absolutely could not produce a second Zhu Yuanzhang!

  The emperor's position is sometimes fragile, and a small natural disaster can often overthrow his throne. The replacement of dynasties in history, the rebellion of the people, most of them are related to natural disasters. Zhu Yuanzhang himself became emperor this way, so he was very afraid of natural disasters, fearing that someone would replicate his path to becoming an emperor.

  At this time, Xiao Fan arrived, and it was just in time.

  He said the right words at the right time, and Zhu Yuanzhang finally understood why Zhu Yunwen valued Xiao Fan so much.

  Originally, he just wanted to use Xiao Fan to attack these stubborn officials, but unexpectedly, Xiao Fan's words were astonishing and he said something so insightful that Zhu Yuanzhang had to take it seriously.

  It's just a pity... Xiao Fan is too young, a tall tree in the forest will be blown down by the wind. A young person with too much sharpness isn't a good thing.

  Zhu Yuanzhang suppressed the words of praise that were about to escape his lips, his expression was very calm, just like what Xiao Fan had said earlier was completely worthless nonsense.

  Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at the three ministers kneeling beside him, Huang Zicheng looked dissatisfied, Huang Guan's expression was cold and calm, while Qi Tai seemed to be deep in thought.

  Zhu Yuanzhang gently tapped the dragon case, his tone calm and flat: "Your suggestions are quite pertinent, but a bit too hasty. Fortunately, you're still young, with a few more years of tempering, you might barely qualify as a talent. Very well, I said earlier that I would test you, your answers have barely passed, you may go."

  Xiao Fang was taken aback. What did it mean? The emperor had summoned him all the way to the palace, said a few words and then drove him away. This emperor was really troublesome...

  Xiao Fan was unhappy in his heart, he felt that he was being called by Zhu Yuanzhang and then dismissed, which was very disrespectful. This feeling was a bit like being a concubine in his past life, used when needed and discarded with a handful of money when not needed. Zhu Yuanzhang was even worse than those who kept concubines in the past, not even throwing a single bill...

  If he wasn't happy about it, he still had to listen obediently. Xiao Fan didn't have the guts to defy Zhu Yuanchang yet.

  "A humble subject obeys the order, a humble subject withdraws..."

  Xiao Fan finished speaking and slowly backed out of the warm pavilion.

  After Xiao Fan left, a faint smile appeared on Zhu Yuanzhang's face. Huang Zicheng and Huang watched the expression on Zhu Yuanzhang's face, and their hearts couldn't help but feel worried.

  Your Majesty wouldn't really... let someone like him become an official, would you?

  "Alright." Zhu Yuanzhang closed his eyes again and said slowly.

  "I am present."

  "Did you remember what Xiao Fan just said?"

  "I remember."

  "Yes, write down the words he said without missing a single character and submit them to the Ministry of Justice for promulgation to various local government offices. From now on, if any locality encounters a natural disaster, they can handle it according to this method at their discretion."

  "I obey your orders."

  Huang Zichen endured for a long time before finally speaking up: "Your Majesty, Xiao Fan this person..."

  Zhu Yuanzhang raised his hand, interrupting Huang Zicheng's words, and continued: "Xiao Fan is not a superficial person, how to use him, I have my own plan, Huang Aiqing, do not speak more."

  "I... obey your orders."

  As soon as he left the Wenyuan Hall, eunuchs came forward and led Xiao Fan out of the palace.

  All the way, Xiao Fan had a gloomy face and was very depressed. As the saying goes, "Heaven's will is hard to predict". Zhu Yuanzhang summoned him, but then let him go, neither praising nor scolding him. This left Xiao Fan very perplexed - what did Zhu Yuanzhang mean by doing this?

  Alright, never mind what it means, anyway Xiao Fan didn't plan to be an official while Zhu Yuanzhang was still alive. After all, this founding emperor had a very violent temper and it was very dangerous to be an official under him. During the Hongwu period, Zhu Yuanzhang killed officials excessively, so much that scholars across the country dared not serve as officials under him. Especially during the Hu Weiyong case, officials attending court were like they were going to their own funeral. Every day before leaving home and entering the palace for discussions, they had to settle their affairs with their families, as there was a high possibility of never returning.

  As for those officials in the imperial court now, hmm... they are all fierce men, willing to sacrifice their lives, and still worry that they cannot exchange them for wealth and honor. Scholars also have ruthless roles.

  Xiao Fanke didn't have the guts, and it was best that Zhu Yuanzhang didn't give him an official position. Besides, Xiao Fan himself didn't think his suggestions were anything special, they were just things that anyone could think of with a little bit of effort.

  It's a must to follow the trend when advising the emperor, Xiao Fan only felt that he had hit the nail on the head and didn't make Zhu Yuanzhang feel disgusted, which was already a great luck. On the other hand, if Xiao Fan promoted condoms to Zhu Yuanzhang in this era of population scarcity, the outcome would definitely be different from now, most likely being dragged by Old Zhu to Caishi Street to be sliced into a thousand pieces.

  The eunuch led Xiao Fan all the way to Chengtian Gate before turning back into the palace.

  It was already afternoon, and the sunlight was a bit dazzling. Xiao Fang stood outside the Chengtian Gate for a moment, suddenly stomped his foot and said angrily: "Didn't they say that there would be a reward as soon as we arrived? Where is the reward?"

  This was Old Zhu's promise to him before, but the result was that until he left the palace gate, the promise was not fulfilled. Xiao Fan was extremely disappointed and said that a gentleman does not speak in vain, now even the emperor's words are not counted as true, Xiao Fan lost confidence in this world...

  He came with great fanfare, surrounded by dozens of brocade-clad imperial guards, swaggering into the capital.

  When leaving, it was desolate and miserable, a lone figure with a disheveled shadow. Old Zhu was not kind enough to even send off the luggage.

  Xiao Fan sighed and walked out of the Chengtian Gate, planning to find a carriage rental shop to hire a horse-drawn carriage back to Jiangpu. This trip to the capital was really not very pleasant, he felt like a used tissue, discarded after being used by others. Next time if Old Zhu summoned him again, humph...he would still have to come obediently.

  Bang!

  Xiao Fan, with a belly full of grievances, walked with his head down and bumped into someone without paying attention.

  "Ah——"

  "Ah——"

  The person who bumped and was bumped both cried out in pain. Xiao Fan kept rubbing his head, while the person who was bumped rubbed his chest vigorously.

  "Are you using your head to open a path while walking?" the person who was bumped asked discontentedly, but with a hint of amusement in his tone.

  Xiao Fan Zheng glanced up and saw a young noble standing in front of him, wearing a white long shirt with a pale green jade pendant hanging from his waist, smiling warmly at him with a sweet and innocent smile.

  Zhu Yunwen, the good-tempered and well-mannered Grandson of Heaven, was a treasure in Zhu Yuanzhang's palm.

  Behind him, a dozen or so imperial guards stood scattered and irregularly, vigilantly looking around in all directions.

  Zhu Yunfan held a folding fan in his hand, occasionally tapping it twice on his palm, and his elegant demeanor added to his charm. On the bustling street stood such a handsome young man with red lips and white teeth, shining brightly. The passing girls couldn't help but gaze at him, their eyes sparkling like stars, and one could guess how their hearts were racing like deer in chaos.

  It seems that Zhu Yunwen had been waiting for him outside the Chengtian Gate for a long time, and when he saw Xiao Fan, Zhu Yunwen smiled brighter than the sun in the sky.

  Xiao Fan hummed in a bad mood. He didn't dare to lose his temper with Zhu Yuanzhang, but he dared to lose his temper with Zhu Yunwen.

  He now sees people with the surname Zhu and doesn't want to meet them.

  Especially that handsome Zhu surname young master who is everywhere showing off his romantic affairs, is particularly hateful! On a cold day like this, he's still playing with a fan, it's simply sickening.

  "How come you're just coming out now? You've kept me waiting for a long time..." The flirtatious person didn't notice Xiao Fang's disdain and instead complained to him.

  Xiao Fan hummed, just about to open his mouth to speak, when Zhu Yunwen excitedly pulled on his sleeve and said: "In Jiangpu you're the landlord, but now that we've arrived in the capital, I'll be the host instead. Come on, let me treat you to a couple of drinks."

  …………

  …………

  Alright, since they're treating us with such sincerity, I'll forgive him, and at the same time, I'll also forgive his grandfather.

  Even a decent person will be tongue-tied after eating at someone else's place.

  Out of the Chengtian Gate and heading west, there is a street called Fudong Street. The Ying Tianfu government office is located on this street. From ancient times to the present, the geographical location of the government office has always been very prosperous. Fudong Street is no exception. People come and go on the street, vendors shout loudly to sell their goods, acrobatic troupes strike copper gongs in the crowd, and patrolmen stroll leisurely with iron rulers in hand, displaying all aspects of life.

  Xiao Fan and Zhu Yunwen walked side by side, with the imperial guards surrounding them at a steady pace. The guards in front subtly pushed aside the crowds that blocked their way, clearing a path for the two of them.

  The two of them walked to the southern end of Fudong Road and finally stopped, looked up, and saw a wine house called "Huibin Building" standing upright.

  Zhu Yunfan patted the folding fan in his hand and smiled: "It's right here, this is a newly opened wine tower, I've been here twice, it feels pretty good, it seems not to be run by locals from the capital..."

  Zhu Yunhui leaned in close to Xiao Fan's ear and whispered mysteriously, "I heard that the young lady of the house is a stunning beauty, but it's just hearsay, no one has actually seen her. The shopkeeper here is an old man."

  Xiao Fan sighed and said: "Crown Prince Taishun... you are the Crown Prince! Your mind should always be thinking about national affairs, how can you be more gossipy than a middle-aged woman?"

  Zhu Yunwei burst out laughing and pulled Xiao Fan into the door of Hui Bin Building.

  As soon as Xiao Fan entered, he felt that something was off. He looked around and saw that the layout of the main hall was very familiar. The tables and chairs were arranged irregularly, and on the east side, there was a two-meter-square platform against the wall. There were also several women wearing simple but elegant clothes, with a hint of travel fatigue, coming and going, selling wine to guests...

  Zhu Yunwen raised an eyebrow at Xiao Fan and smiled, "How is it? Doesn't it feel quite familiar? Honestly, the first time I came here, I thought you had run off to the capital to become a shopkeeper..."

  Xiao Fan smiled calmly, good methods can always be borrowed and imitated by other businessmen in the shortest time, nothing strange, his days at Zui Xian Lou had already disappeared like yesterday's clouds.

  Since getting to know Xiao Fan, Zhu Yun Wei had developed a good habit. When going to restaurants, he no longer sat in the elegant private rooms, but instead chose to sit in the bustling main hall. After sitting down, he would curiously look around and occasionally perk up his ears to listen to what other diners were discussing. Whenever he heard something interesting, his face would light up with a happy expression, silly, pure, and very innocent.

  The two sat for a while, and Zhu Yunfeng finally turned his head back with a lingering smile, looking at Xiao Fan and said: "I heard that you have left the merchant's house?"

  Xiao Fan's face suddenly turned somewhat gloomy. Leaving the Chen family had left neither side in a good mood, and this was a topic he didn't want to bring up.

  Fortunately, Zhu Yunwen was a perceptive person and saw that Xiao Fan was pursing his lips and not speaking, so he immediately changed the subject.

  "Just now when you entered the palace, did your imperial grandfather praise you?" Zhu Yunwen's eyes sparkled a bit.

  Xiao Fan was so angry that he gritted his teeth. Was this guy intentionally trying to annoy people? He specifically picked topics that would make people angry, and if it weren't for the many skilled guards standing around him, Xiao Fan really wanted to give him a forceful slap on the forehead.

  Xiao Fan's face sank as he said, "You see me walking out of the imperial palace alone and desolate, don't you understand?"

  "Aren't you boasting?" Zhu Yunwen seemed to be holding back a smile.

  Xiao Fan sighed and said, "I thought the emperor was originally going to praise me, but unfortunately, there were two middle-aged uncles beside him who were tearing down the stage. Those two uncles were particularly annoying, whatever I said they would oppose it. Later, I recalled it for a long time and always felt strange, I didn't know those two uncles, why did they have an expression on their faces as if I had thrown their children into a well?"

  "Who are those two uncles?"

  Xiao Fan shook his head, and until he left the imperial palace, he still didn't figure out the identities of those two uncles. However, it can be inferred that since he himself is a decent person, then those who oppose decent people are naturally evil villains - good and evil cannot coexist after all.

  Xiao Fan nodded seriously, with a straight face, and said to Zhu Yunxuan: "Although I don't know what those two uncles are called, but it's certain that they're bad people. In the future, if I run into them again, you'll help me beat them up!"

  Zhu Yunhe's face turned red with excitement as he saw that the child who had grown up in the deep palace had a natural inclination towards violent events.

  Zhu Yunfeng nodded vigorously, his face flushing red as he shouted: "Good! Beat them up!"

  Xiao Fan was extremely pleased, turning a gentle and kind prince into a violent gangster made him feel very accomplished.

  The shopkeeper brought wine and dishes, and the two of them politely clinked glasses and took a small sip.

  Neither of them was a big drinker, compared to Cao Xiancheng who could drink as much as an ox, Xiao Fan would rather drink with Zhu Yunwen.

  "What did your imperial grandfather mean? He summoned me from afar, said a few words and then sent me away. I'm still confused to this day. They say heaven's will is hard to predict, but this is really too difficult to predict!" After drinking three cups of wine, Xiao Fan began to feel anxious.

  Zhu Yunhe smiled slyly and said, "Actually, I knew what the Emperor had in mind even before you entered the palace."

  "What does it mean?"

  Zhu Yunwen straightened his back, with his right hand under his chin, he put on an old voice and imitated Zhu Yuanzhang: "Young people must suffer more hardships to be useful, jade that is not carved cannot become a great vessel."

  "Alright, alright. I haven't suffered enough yet? I've been tempered to the point where I almost had to beg on the streets. If this jade is carved again, it will definitely become a piece of junk..."

  Zhu Yunwen smiled and said: "The Emperor's intention is for you to take the imperial examination and earn a title, then he will grant you a noble birth..."

  Xiao Fan's eyes widened: "Take the imperial examination? What kind of imperial examination?"

  "It's better to at least pass the imperial examination and become a scholar, anyway. Since the founding of our dynasty, except for a few exceptional scholars, there has never been a precedent for someone without any official title or background to directly hold office. The law of the Great Ming Code stipulates that only those with official titles, such as jinshi or juren, can hold office. This law was established by my imperial ancestors themselves, and it cannot be changed just for you, can it? If you pass the examination and become a scholar, then you will have an official title, and when my imperial ancestor grants you a concurrent title of jinshi, your appointment to office will naturally follow, and no one among the high officials in court will be able to find fault with it."

  Xiao Fan's face was full of surprise as he pointed to his own nose, saying: "Me? Take the imperial examination? What a joke! I won't take it, I wouldn't pass anyway, I don't have that kind of talent!"

  This is truly an absurd joke, after crossing over for so long, he still hasn't fully recognized traditional Chinese characters, let alone those classic historical books. Nowadays, Xiao Fan is practically a semi-illiterate, and yet he's taking the imperial examination? Zhu Yuanzhang really has a sense of humor...

  Zhu Yunfan suppressed his smile and said with a straight face, "You can't not take the exam. This isn't something to be discussed with you, it's an imperial decree from your great-grandfather. You must take the exam. Your great-grandfather said that if you don't pass, he'll hold you accountable."

  Xiao Fan: "..."

  Zhu Yuanzhang is trying to drive me crazy!

  Seeing Xiao Fan's worried and bitter expression, Zhu Yunwen couldn't help but burst out laughing.

  "Laugh, hurry up and laugh, after you've laughed, you'll never see me again. I will become the first person in history to flee to the ends of the earth to avoid the imperial examination...” Xiao Fan took a big gulp of wine.

  Zhu Yunhe stopped laughing, looked at Xiao Fan and made a gesture with his eyes: "Are you stupid? With my help, are you still afraid of not passing the Xiucai exam? Not to mention Xiucai, even if you want to be the champion, it's not difficult."

  Xiao Fan opened his eyes wide and stared at him: "What do you mean? How are you going to help me?"

  Zhu Yunwen slightly revealed a proud expression: "It's easy for the Crown Prince to want someone to become a scholar, this matter is left to me, you can rest assured. I had already instructed others to arrange a Tongsheng qualification for you yesterday, and after the spring of next year, you will participate in the imperial examination. Although the Emperor has already learned about you now, it's likely that he will ask to review your papers after you pass the imperial examination. That's not a problem either, I'll help you invite a great talent back to help you do well. You don't need to worry about anything, just wait in the mansion, and I'll make arrangements with the Educational Official of Ying Tian Prefecture."

  Xiao Fan was shocked: "You, the majestic Crown Prince, actually helped someone cheat?"

  Zhu Yun's face turned red, and he suddenly looked embarrassed: "The Master said: A gentleman is all-embracing but not partial. I seem to have become worse recently, and I am ashamed of the saint's teachings..."

  Who would have thought that Xiao Fan didn't even give him time to repent, but instead said excitedly: "Getting a good grade is so simple, why don't you just help me get the top scholar title? I especially love wearing big red flowers and riding a big red horse through the streets..."

  Zhu Yunwen's face turned red as he stood up to leave, then opened his eyes wide and stared at him, before putting on a serious expression and saying: "You once said something that suits you very well."

  "What's up?"

  "Give you some sunshine and you will shine."

  “…………”

  The matter of taking imperial examinations was settled, Xiao Fan let out a sigh of relief, but as soon as the old worries were gone, new ones were added.

  He found Zhu Yuanzhang was ruthless enough to him.

  Beheaded for failing to answer questions, failed to pass the imperial examination, and punished.

  Under such an emperor, being an official means a high chance of losing one's head. Xiao Fan's luck can't always be this good.

  Counting with his fingers, Zhang said that Zhu Yuanzhang probably only had less than two years of life left. Now he can only pray to avoid Zhu Yuanzhang as much as possible within these two years, and see him as little as possible. Seeing him once is like passing through the gates of hell, it's too lucky to be alive.

  The two of them drank a few more cups, and Zhu Yun suddenly excitedly pointed at the wooden stage in the main hall, laughing: "Quickly look, there's something fun, this thing can be considered one of the scenic spots of the capital, I really don't know which madman came up with it, haha..."

  Xiao Fan suddenly turned his head to look at the stage, and saw five beautiful girls standing in a row on the stage, smiling and looking around at the diners in the hall. Suddenly, a loud crash of cymbals rang out, and the five charming girls suddenly went wild, twisting their bodies and jumping up to dance energetically. After a few steps, the girls sang in unison.

  "My tummy is hungry but I'm not afraid, I'm not afraid, Willbin Building is here, I'm not afraid, I'm not afraid..."

  "Welcome to Hui Bin Building, a building of youth, a building of friendship..."

  "Pffft!" Xiao Fan spat a mouthful of wine all over Zhu Yun's face.

  Damn it! Who? Who's pirating? How hateful!

  Zhu Yunwen calmly wiped his face, then stretched out two fingers with a trembling motion, looking at Xiao Fan with infinite resentment and sadness in his eyes.

  "You've sprayed me twice already..."