East Palace.

In the main hall.

"See His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

"See Mr. Korea."

After Xiao Qi came closer, he bowed respectfully to Zhu Biao and Li Shanchang.

"how?"

Zhu Biao nodded and asked slowly while observing the chess game.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince expected it to be true. The pension fund was indeed proposed to His Majesty by Marquis Jiu'an, and the general has already gone to the Ministry of Household Affairs to confirm it."

Xiao Qi raised his hands and said seriously.

After hearing Xiao Qi's answer, the smile on Zhu Yuanzhang's face became brighter and brighter, then slowly dropped, with a look of relief on his face.

"It turns out that His Highness the Crown Prince asked Commander Xiao to investigate this matter. It seems that His Highness has long expected that this matter is related to Jiu'an Hou."

Li Shanchang took a look at Zhu Biao with a cheerful face and said with a smile.

"As soon as the incident in the nursing home came out, the Ministry of Household Affairs began to establish a pension fund. What is a pension fund? I am afraid that no one in the capital can understand these four words. Only Hu Fei can think of it. Apart from him, he can

Anyone."

Zhu Biao nodded and said meaningfully.

"I heard that Teng Demao, the Minister of Household Affairs, has been going to the Jinyi Guards recently. It should be for this reason. Hahaha, I didn't expect it. First, it was the almshouse and the pension fund. The Marquis of Jiu'an was considerate of the people and had to order him.

The veteran admires me."

Li Shanchang smiled and couldn't help but praise.

"I'm afraid he did this not only to sympathize with the people. My father loves the people like his son, especially respecting the elderly. Perhaps he did this more to please my father."

"But no matter what his reasons are, as long as he can think of ways to do these things that benefit the people, I will not only not interfere or interfere, but will also fully help him."

Zhu Biao paused and said thoughtfully.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince is overly worried. I recall that when the rat infestation occurred in Changzhou, Marquis Jiu'an immediately supported Changzhou. Even if he had other thoughts, his love for the people should be genuine."

Li Shanchang hesitated for a moment and said seriously.

Zhu Biao smiled and nodded without responding.

Li Shanchang smiled awkwardly, said nothing, and continued to play chess with Zhu Biao.

"Xiao Qi, go to Jinyi Guards tomorrow and tell Hu Fei that I want to see him."

After a long time, Zhu Biao turned to look at Xiao Qi and said slowly.

"yes."

Xiao Qi bowed his hands and replied in a low voice.

"Wait a minute, I heard that apart from being on duty at the guard station, he spends the rest of his time in the almshouse outside the city. You should go directly to the almshouse to find him. He should be there."

Zhu Biao hesitated and added.

"yes."

Xiao Qi respectfully agreed again.

Li Shanchang looked at Zhu Biao who still looked pleased, and a smile flashed in his eyes.

For him, as long as Hu Fei is respected more, he will be happier, so that even if he gets old and no longer has prestige in the court, his son will have a backer.

As an emperor and as a courtier, this day will come sooner or later.

...

Princess Mansion.

at dusk.

When Hu Fei led the people to leave the Almshouse and return to the Princess Mansion, they found a carriage parked in a nearby lane.

Hu Fei took a glance and found that it was the Xiangfu's carriage. He couldn't help but hesitate for a moment and slowly walked towards the carriage.

"Master, the young master is here."

When Qin Hai, the steward of the Prime Minister's Mansion, saw Hu Fei walking in, he bowed respectfully to Hu Fei and turned to whisper to the carriage.

Hearing Qin Hai's words, Hu Weiyong slowly lifted the brocade in front of the car window, revealing a face full of relief.

"When did you come?"

"Now that you're here, why don't you go in?"

Hu Fei looked at Hu Weiyong sitting in the carriage and asked doubtfully.

"I'm not going in. Just say a few words and leave. There's still something going on in the house."

Hu Weiyong shook his head and said slowly.

"Okay, what's the matter?"

Hu Fei smiled bitterly and said lightly.

"I know everything about the almshouse and the pension fund, and I know that the pension fund is the result of your advice to His Majesty. You have done a good job."

Hu Weiyong looked at Hu Fei and said with a smile, his face full of approval.

"Even you know about it? It's all Teng Demao's fault. He always runs to Jinyiwei when nothing happens."

"I originally didn't intend to have anything to do with myself in this matter, but now it seems that I am afraid that all officials in the DPRK and China know about it."

Hu Fei shook his head helplessly and said.

"It doesn't matter if you know. What's more, the word "fund" is very weird. Apart from you, I'm afraid no one else can think of such a word. I believe your majesty won't mind who came up with it."

"However, I wonder how sincere you are in doing such a thing that benefits the people, or whether you are just trying to gain His Majesty's trust."

Hu Weiyong waved his hand and asked thoughtfully.

"Half and half, it's necessary to gain trust, but if I can do something that benefits the people, I'll be happy to do it."

Hu Fei smiled and said lightly.

"Okay, after hearing what you said, I feel very relieved. It's okay. Go back and have a rest."

After hearing Hu Fei's answer, Hu Weiyong nodded with satisfaction, waved his hands and said.

"Why don't you go in and sit for a while?"

Hu Fei pointed to the princess mansion not far away and asked slowly.

"Qin Hai, go back home."

Hu Weiyong waved his hands and gave instructions to Qin Hai.

"Master, take your leave."

Qin Hai agreed, saluted Hu Fei and said goodbye, then turned the carriage around and headed straight for the Prime Minister's Mansion.

Hu Fei stood there, watching the carriage go away, then shook his head and turned back to the princess mansion.

...

suburbs.

Almshouse.

After several days, the nursing home has basically taken shape. According to this progress, it will be able to move in around the Chinese New Year. Maybe the elderly people can spend their first Chinese New Year here.

The overall design of the Alms House was drawn by Hu Fei, and then built by craftsmen according to the drawings. Looking at the Alms House that has been gradually completed, Hu Fei's face will unconsciously reveal a knowing smile.

Unexpectedly, he also has a talent for architecture.

In the entire nursing home, in addition to residences, canteens, and activity venues, there are even a lot of fitness equipment and clinics. The facilities are all built according to the nursing homes hundreds of years later. The overall look is very advanced.

"Now that we have an event venue, we should build something for leisure and entertainment."

Hu Fei sat on the carriage shaft and murmured to himself while looking at the almshouse being built.

"Master Commander, Xiao Qi is here."

At this moment, Pei Jie's voice came from the side.

Hearing Pei Jie's words, Hu Fei turned around and saw that Xiao Qi was riding towards this side.

"I've met Hou Jiu'an!"

After Xiao Qi came close, he got off his horse, walked over quickly, bowed respectfully and said.

"What's the matter?"

Hu Fei nodded and asked lightly.

"Go back to Jiu'an Hou, His Highness the Crown Prince wants to see you."

Xiao Qi cupped his hands and said respectfully.
To be continued...