Huifeng Bank.

backyard.

"This servant has met Mr. Hu."

The little eunuch slowly walked into the main hall, bowed respectfully to Hu Fei, and said softly.

"I wonder why my father-in-law is here?"

Hu Fei closed the account book and asked with a smile.

He was always polite to the people in the palace, even though he was just a young eunuch.

"Back to the young master, Your Majesty has a decree to summon the young master to the palace for an audience."

The young eunuch replied respectfully.

"My father-in-law, do you know what happened to your majesty?"

Hu Fei hesitated and asked.

"I don't know, but Master Tang Duo, Minister of War, is also in the palace at this time. It may be related to Master Tang."

The little eunuch thought for a while and said.

"I know, let's go."

When Hu Fei heard this, a smile flashed across his lips. He stood up and raised his head, signaling the little eunuch to lead the way.

So, Hu Fei followed the young eunuch all the way into the palace, while Pei Jie and Chundie stayed outside the palace gate, waiting by the carriage.

...

Royal Palace.

The Hall of Nourishing Heart.

"Your Majesty, Mr. Hu is here!"

Pang Yuhai walked in quickly and said softly.

As soon as he finished speaking, Hu Fei walked into the hall with confident steps.

Seeing Hu Fei appear, Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes couldn't help but flash a smile.

"Hu Fei, a humble minister, comes to see Your Majesty."

Hu Fei walked closer, bowed respectfully and said.

"Get flat."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and raised his hand, signaling Hu Fei to get up.

"Master Tang."

Hu Fei slowly stood up, cupped his hands towards Tang Duo, and nodded slightly.

"Master Hu."

Tang Duo also smiled and returned the courtesy, not forgetting to wink secretly at Hu Fei.

"I heard that you have delivered all the military rations that you agreed to supply for the four seasons at once to the border garrison?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Hu Fei and asked slowly.

"Your Majesty, that's right."

Hu Fei nodded and replied.

"Why do you suddenly think of completing it all at once? Even though your factory has spread all over the country now, it was already agreed upon at the beginning and I promised it, so you don't have to do this."

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Hu Fei and asked thoughtfully.

"Back to Your Majesty, how dare I neglect the affairs of the imperial court? When I think about the unfinished matter, I have been thinking about it. Fortunately, it was completed before the New Year, and the worry in my heart is gone."

Hu Fei raised his hands and said seriously.

After hearing Hu Fei's answer, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but nodded, with a hint of approval in his eyes.

"Yes, I am very pleased that you take the affairs of the imperial court so seriously."

"Tang Shangshu praised you a lot just now. Let me reward you. Tell me, what do you want?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Hu Fei and asked with a smile.

"Your Majesty, everything I do is as it should be, and I don't dare to ask for rewards. It is my honor to be able to work for the imperial court."

Hu Fei shook his head and said hurriedly.

"No, this time you have to take it if you want it, and you have to take it if you don't want it!"

"I didn't reward you last time. Some people are already talking about it. If I don't reward you for this, who will do as good a job as you in the future?"

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said affirmatively.

"Being able to make your Majesty smile is already a reward in itself. How can a humble minister dare to ask for anything else?"

Hu Fei insisted.

After hearing Hu Fei's words, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help laughing.

Tang Duo on the side looked at Hu Fei's easy flattery, and couldn't help but show a look of envy. No one in the entire court could match his level of flattery.

"If you don't want it, then I'll give it to you."

"Originally I planned to reward you with a hundred pieces of brocade and ten thousand taels of gold, but now your money has almost exceeded the national treasury, so let's forget the gold."

Zhu Yuanzhang said thoughtfully, thinking that he should give Hu Fei a reward that could represent his own feelings and that Hu Fei would not refuse.

"If your Majesty really insists on rewarding me, ten thousand taels of gold is not impossible."

After hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, Hu Fei's eyes lit up and he couldn't help but say, his saliva almost flowed out.

"Hehehe, your eyes light up whenever money is mentioned, right?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Hu Fei's greedy look and couldn't help but laugh and curse.

Hu Fei grinned and wiped his mouth with a smile.

"Don't think about the ten thousand taels of gold. I just said it casually, but since you like gold so much, I really have a treasure to give you."

"Pang Yuhai, get my golden dragon dagger."

As Zhu Yuanzhang spoke, he looked at Pang Yuhai and said loudly.

After hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, except for Hu Fei who had no reaction, Pang Yuhai and Tang Duo were stunned almost at the same time and looked at Zhu Yuanzhang in disbelief.

Soon, Pang Yuhai returned with an exquisite box and came to Hu Fei.

Hu Fei looked at the box in Pang Yuhai's hand, and a trace of doubt flashed between his eyebrows. This was indeed the first time he had heard of this golden dragon dagger, and he didn't know much about it before.

"Hu Fei has made great achievements many times and was given a golden dragon dagger!"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Hu Fei who looked curious and said loudly.

After hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, Pang Yuhai respectfully handed the box to Hu Fei.

Hu Fei hesitated for a moment, then reached out and opened the box. Then he saw a golden dagger inside. From the handle to the sheath, it was all made of pure materials. A lifelike golden dragon was carved on it, looking domineering.

, even a hint of majesty.

Hu Fei couldn't help but froze for a moment, took out the dagger from the box, and slowly pulled it out of the sheath. A dazzling light flashed, revealing the sharp blade.

Although Hu Fei is not a person who likes to wield knives, he couldn't help but feel a little moved when he saw this dagger. The most important thing is that except for the blade, it is all made of gold and looks very valuable.

"It seems you like it very much."

"Since you have been on duty in the Governor's Mansion and have joined the army, you should carry a weapon with you. You can use this dagger as a protective weapon from now on."

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Hu Fei and said with a smile.

After hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, Pang Yuhai and Tang Duo were also stunned.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. Although it's not as interesting as ten thousand taels of gold, I still like it."

Hu Fei put away the dagger, bowed his hand to Zhu Yuanzhang, and said respectfully.

After hearing what Hu Fei said, Pang Yuhai and Tang Duo's legs softened and they almost fell to the ground.

"Huh, I just complimented you a few times and then started talking nonsense again. You have to put it away. If it is lost or sold, I will take it from you!"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Hu Fei, straightened his face, and said seriously.

"How dare you, a humble minister? Don't worry, Your Majesty."

Hu Fei waved his hand and replied with a smile.

"Okay, if you don't have anything to do, please leave. I don't want to see you."

Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head helplessly and issued an order to expel the guests.

Hu Fei is sometimes serious and sometimes playful, and sometimes he can't tell which one is the real Hu Fei.

After hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, everyone bowed and left.
To be continued...