Royal Palace.

The Hall of Nourishing Heart.

Hearing Hu Fei casually say one hundred thousand taels, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao couldn't help being stunned at the same time. Now they believed that the rumors outside were true, and Hu Fei was really rich today.

"Are you sure you want to allocate 100,000 taels to the poor everywhere?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Hu Fei and asked in disbelief.

"Your Majesty, yes."

Hu Fei nodded and answered without hesitation.

"In the name of the court? Not yours?"

Zhu Yuanzhang asked again.

"Your Majesty, yes."

"Using my name has no meaning, it will only make others think that I am showing off, but if it is used in the name of the imperial court, the people of the country will definitely appreciate the imperial court's love for the people, and the whole country will celebrate, so why not do it."

Hu Fei nodded and said seriously.

"Then what are you planning?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Hu Fei blankly and asked, he was a little confused.

"I don't ask for anything else, I just ask for peace in the world, peace and prosperity for the country and the people. I hope that the Ming Dynasty will have long-lasting peace and stability!"

Hu Fei said without hesitation.

After hearing Hu Fei's answer, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao were shocked again, and a question couldn't help but pop up in their hearts: Is this still the number one dude in the capital that people know?

"If I have to give a reason, then I just hope that the happy life of me, the number one dude in the capital, will last longer. If the world is safe, then the capital will be safe, and if the capital is safe, then I will be safe."

Looking at Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao who looked confused and incredulous, Hu Fei smiled and spoke again.

After hearing Hu Fei's last explanation, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao looked at each other and pursed their lips at the same time.

This is right, this is the Hu Fei they know.

"You really don't want any reward? You don't know that the prince has just asked for credit for you."

Zhu Yuanzhang pointed at Zhu Biao and asked with a smile.

"Your Majesty, I really don't want it."

"Thank you, Your Highness, but what I did this time was not for reward, I just did it out of my heart."

Hu Fei shook his head, cupped his hands towards Zhu Biao, and said slowly.

"Okay, since you don't want a reward, then I will write down your contribution this time and talk about it later. But I can't show it at all, otherwise others will say I am stingy."

"Let's do this. I will allow you to be free from any rules and regulations in the Imperial College and the Governor's Office from now on, how about you not being governed by anyone?"

Zhu Yuanzhang hesitated for a moment and asked with a smile.

"Thank you, Your Majesty! You are not polite when you reward a humble minister!"

After hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, Hu Fei hurriedly smiled and thanked him.

Zhu Yuanzhang still understands him.

But Zhu Biao on the side frowned. He let Hu Fei enter the Imperial Academy and the Governor's Mansion just to discipline Hu Fei and let Hu Fei learn to obey the rules. However, this reward from his father completely disrupted his career.

plan.

"Hu Fei, even if your father allows you this reward, you must not be too indulgent and must not miss classes without any reason. Do you understand?"

Zhu Biao looked at Hu Fei and said seriously.

Since his father had already granted Hu Fei that freedom, he could not object and could only give a little warning.

"I see, His Highness the Crown Prince is really considerate of his ministers."

Hu Fei smiled bitterly, weakly arched his hands and said.

Seeing Hu Fei's reluctant look, Zhu Biao couldn't help but smile.

This incident not only changed Zhu Yuanzhang's view of Hu Fei, but Zhu Biao was also very pleased and felt that he had not misjudged the person.

After chatting for a while, Hu Fei said goodbye to Zhu Yuanzhang and his son and left the palace.

But when Hu Weiyong learned that Hu Fei had rejected Zhu Yuanzhang's reward in person, he couldn't help but feel regretful, feeling that his son had missed an excellent opportunity for promotion.

At the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, when force was advocated, it was rare to have an opportunity to perform meritorious service. Civil servants had no chance, let alone an uncivilian like Hu Fei.

But Hu Fei didn't take it seriously. His purpose for this disaster relief was not only to sincerely sympathize with the victims, but also to leave a good impression on Zhu Yuanzhang and prepare for the future.

However, although Hu Fei claimed to be representing the imperial court during this disaster relief effort, in addition to praising the imperial court, people could not help but start praising Hu Fei.

Coupled with the one hundred thousand taels of poor people's annual salary, the news quickly spread all over the country, and of course it also spread to the streets and alleys of the capital. The people praised it one after another, and all praised it.

...

A few days later.

Silver Bird Restaurant.

A carriage slowly stopped at the door. Hu Fei walked out of the carriage waving his folding fan and immediately saw Qi Yun standing at the door looking around.

Today, Qi Yun brought several people to see Hu Fei. In order not to attract attention, Hu Fei did not let Qi Yun go to Hongbin Tower, but made an appointment at Yinque Restaurant.

After the carriage stopped, Hu Fei took Pei Jie and Chun Die and walked towards the restaurant.

Qi Yun at the door saw Hu Fei arriving and was about to greet him, but he found a person rushing past him and headed straight for Hu Fei.

Qi Yun was stunned for a moment, then rushed up to subdue the man. After a closer look, he realized that the man was Qian Ju, the owner of Yinque Restaurant, so he stopped and stepped aside.

"Master Hu, what brought you here? You haven't been here for a while!"

Qian Ju quickly ran up to Hu Fei and said with a smile on his face, the fat all over his body trembling up and down as he ran.

"Boss Qian, long time no see."

Hu Fei nodded and said with a smile.

"Long time no see, long time no see."

"Are you tired of eating exotic delicacies, so why don't you come here to try something new in this small acre of land?"

Qian Ju cupped his hands and asked with a smile on his face.

"Boss Qian's words are serious. Everyone in this capital city doesn't know that your Yinque Restaurant has always been the most prosperous place for business. Why do you have to belittle yourself so much?"

Hu Fei smiled and walked inside while winking at Qi Yun who was hiding at the door.

Qi Yun nodded, made a gesture, walked into the restaurant with his head lowered, and went to the private room on the second floor.

"No, no, compared to Hong Bin Restaurant, my small restaurant is really ashamed."

"Master Hu, your reputation has been very loud recently. The disaster relief in Changzhou and the incident of 100,000 and 200 years have now spread all over the country. Everyone in the world respects Master Hu very much. Today Hu

It’s a great blessing for the young master to come to this small restaurant!”

Qian Ju served and complimented him respectfully, as if he were meeting his biological father.

"Being courteous for nothing, committing adultery or stealing, Boss Qian, is there something wrong with you?"

Hu Fei stopped, turned to look at Qian Ju, frowned and asked.

Hearing Hu Fei's words, Qian Ju scratched his head in embarrassment and showed a silly smile.

"Mr. Hu, it's still the same thing that I wanted to introduce Hong Binlou's dishes. I hope Mr. Hu will be accommodating. It doesn't need to be more, just three or five dishes."

Qian Ju grinned and said.

"Okay, I will personally teach you someday. Three or five teachings are too few, so I will give you a series directly. But then I will have to invest in the shares, and you will have to share the money you earn with me!"

Hu Fei nodded and walked upstairs as he spoke.

Qian Ju's repeated entanglements suddenly made him think of another way to make money. He may not be able to recite many poems, but there are too many names of dishes. People in ancient times have never eaten them, even if he does not know the authentic ones.

The method and the way it is made are absolutely rare in the world.

Regarding his business acumen, Hu Fei couldn't help but secretly sigh. He never thought that he could find a way to make money just by going to a restaurant casually. If this way worked, he would just have to use his words.

"series?"

"Buy shares?"

Qian Ju froze on the spot, repeating these two words blankly, with a confused look on his face.

"Master Hu, what do you mean?!"

Qian Ju thought for a long time and couldn't figure it out. He looked at Hu Fei who had already gone up to the second floor and asked loudly.

"You can come to Hong Bin Tower to find me some other time, and I will talk to you properly."

Hu Fei waved his hand and said while walking upstairs.

Qian Ju nodded in understanding and went about his business thoughtfully, but the corners of his mouth showed unconcealable joy, and in his mind he imagined the white money flowing into his pocket.

Soon, Hu Fei followed Qi Yun's prompt and came to the door of a private room.

Hearing the footsteps, Qi Yun happened to open the door, bowed to Hu Fei, and respectfully stepped aside.

Hu Fei glanced at Pei Jie and walked into the box.

Chundie followed Hu Fei and walked in, closing the door of the box. Pei Jie stayed at the door, watching the surroundings vigilantly, not letting anyone get close.

In addition to Qi Yun, there were seven or eight people sitting in the box. After seeing Hu Fei enter the box, they all stood up and stood aside respectfully...
Chapter completed!