"Drunk, do you have a solution?"

Looking at Chen Yichen's look of wanting to speak but stopping, Xu Fengyuan felt hope in his heart. This famous young talent in Yingtian Mansion might be able to think of what ordinary people are not able to reach.

"No."

Chen Yichen shook his head, but in the end he still couldn't tell his own method.

Because his so-called method, to put it bluntly, he went to smuggle with Ye Zongliu and others and sold the goods to Japan.

Porcelain, silk and other items, not to mention being placed in Japan, even in any place of this era, can be regarded as hard currency, and the profit can reach at least five to ten times that of the local market.

But the problem is that the sea ban in the Ming Dynasty was not officially lifted until Emperor Longqing, which is more than a hundred years away.

It would be fine if it was just a violation of the maritime ban. After all, I just gave a plan for this kind of thing. Whether to do it depends on Xu Fengyuan's own choice.

If you don’t spread the other party, you can’t be convicted of your words. If you do it, you will be a smuggler, and you won’t talk nonsense.

The key is that Ye Zongliu and others are currently wanted criminals in the government. Although they have not reached the point of real raising the flag to rebel, they are not much better. Dealing with them is taking huge risks.

Without absolute trust, if the news leaks, the consequences will be a catastrophe and even oneself will be implicated.

Therefore, even if Chen Yichen knew very well that smuggling goods could make a lot of money to Japan, he would not dare to tell the way to smuggle without thoroughly understanding the other party’s background.

"Oh, I'm in a hurry to seek medical treatment. How could the head of the case understand the businessman?"

Xu Fengyuan shook his head. Chen Yichen was also the son of Chengguo Duke, the authentic son of the honorary family, and how could a businessman have any involvement in the self-deprecating situation?

"Sorry, Brother Xu, I can't help."

"Why don't you sorry? This matter has nothing to do with the head of the case."

"By the way, I'm the one who is in the middle of the case, what's the point of getting out today? I'm relatively familiar with the capital, so I might be able to help."

When he woke up this morning, Xu Feng originally planned to continue chatting with Chen Yichen, but he didn't expect that he had left early.

I was hangover and went out early last night, so there must be something important. Although I am also facing business problems now, I may be able to help.

"I'm just about to tell Brother Xu about this. Next, I'm going to go back to the guild hall to pick up my luggage and I'm leaving today."

"Don't the head of the case prepares for the provincial examination? Why did he leave in such a hurry?"

"I have found other addresses."

"Where is the new site of the sinking chief in the capital? In this way, I can visit you in my spare time and continue to drink and have fun."

Originally, Chen Yichen didn't plan to tell him where he was moving, but he didn't expect Xu Fengyuan to come to drink with him.

So he could only reply: "The Duke Chengguo Mansion."

When he heard it was the Duke's Mansion, Xu Fengyuan's expression changed from excitement to resentment. If it were any other place, it would be easy to say that the Duke's Mansion in Chengguo would really not be able to enter.

"Oh, it may be difficult to meet the deceased person in the future."

"It's okay, I'll meet you if you're lucky."

After Chen Yichen finished speaking, he bowed his hand to say goodbye, and then turned to the room on the second floor to pick up his luggage.

He and A Niu didn't carry much, so they quickly finished packing and went downstairs to settle the room with Manager Wang.

But when I left the guild hall, I could still see Xu Fengyuan standing at the door when I walked far away. His reluctant gaze made people see it. I might mistakenly think that I had a habit of breaking my sleeves...

When I came to Duke Cheng's Mansion again, the doorman was much more respectful after having the token. This thing represents not only the entry and exit certificates, but more importantly the Duke Cheng's attention.

Except for Duke Cheng’s direct family and extremely close friends, it is impossible for others to get the token to enter and exit the Duke’s Mansion at will.

In the west wing, Butler Wu had been waiting here for a long time. When he saw Chen Yichen coming, he immediately called his servants to take the luggage from him and led it into the courtyard.

"Mr. Chen, this is the courtyard where Miss San lived when she was not married, but it has been vacant for several years. I asked someone to change the furniture and supplies in the courtyard, and some books and stationery were also added."

"Young Master Chen, see if there is anything missing. The old servant asked someone to make up for it."

Listening to Butler Wu's words, Chen Yichen glanced at the house and basically all the household goods had been replaced.

In addition to the regular Four Books and Five Classics and Comments on the bookshelf, there are also the latest collections of time essays, eight-legged sample essays, etc.

The pen, ink, paper and inkstone on the desk were also prepared. Judging from the whiteness of the paper, it was much better than the rice paper that Chen Yichen used to use in the past. It can be said that Mr. Wu was very attentive in this regard.

"Everything is good, thank you Butler Wu."

"Young Master Chen, don't be polite. This is what the old servant should do."

After saying that, Butler Wu called out two maids from behind and said, "Young Master Chen has only one hero who follows you. Many things may be inconvenient. These two maids stay for their service."

"You two, don't you salute Mr. Chen."

The two maids who called out stood in front of Shen Yichen, saluted sideways and said, "Maid Xiaolan, maid Xiaozhu, have seen Mr. Chen."

It’s easy to say in other aspects, but Chen Yichen is really not used to it, just leaving two maids.

Another point is that this maid who "has been together day and night" is the Duke of Cheng Guo, which is equivalent to losing all his privacy, so he is not very relieved.

And then again, even if I think too much, Cheng Guogong was too lazy to pay attention to Xiao Xiami, and Chen Yichen couldn't guarantee that others would not have the intention.

Chen Yichen still remembers what his mother had experienced back then. I believe that the Duke of China's wife Lin must be clear. Even the head of the family can encounter "accidents", and he is even less guaranteed as an outsider.

"Butler Wu, I'm used to being alone. It's enough to greet A Niu if you have any questions. There's no need for these two maids."

"Young Master Chen, are you dissatisfied with it?"

"No, just personal preference."

Butler Wu was also very clear about Chen Yichen's living environment in Yingtian. He had never experienced the rich and mediocre clothes and food of the children of the real Xuqi, nor did he have the care of many slaves.

So this kind of discomfort is understandable.

"Since Mr. Chen has said that, I won't arrange a maid for the time being. If I feel it's inconvenient to tell me one day."

"good."

"If nothing is important, the old servant will not disturb Mr. Chen and will leave first."

"Butler Wu walked slowly."

Chen Yichen bowed and sent Butler Wu to leave the courtyard.

Seeing the public leaving the public, A Niu closed the door and exhaled heavily and said, "Brother Chen, for some reason, I always feel pressure in the public residence. I didn't dare to let out a moment of excitement just now, for fear of making a mistake."

"Stop talking about you, even I have it."

Chen Yichen replied with a smile, "Although he acts properly, it is just too appropriate, which itself means a kind of restraint."

But this is also normal. He is a maid who can be called an outsider. Who is qualified to be casual and presumptuous?

Chen Yichen remembers the saying that he is not included in the genealogy and does not count as a clan relative. As an outsider, he must have the awareness of being a guest.

However, in order to relieve A Niu's tension, Chen Yichen added: "This is not a big deal. I gradually got used to it. Besides, there are no outsiders in the West Courtyard. You can do whatever you want. ”

"If we can get a high school student in the future, we will move out."

There is a saying in ancient times that is called "A poor scholar, a Jin Juren, and a Yin Jinshi."

This does not mean that the status of a juren is higher than that of a jinshi, but after passing the imperial examination, the income will be compared with the fame of a scholar in all aspects, and the fame of a scholar will cause a qualitative change. Even if you pass the imperial examination later, the improvement will not be as good as a scholar to a juren.

This is just like the qualitative change of the class among scholars. Anyway, they don’t kneel down when they see officials. Can the juren still step on the bench and be one head taller than the official?

"Brother Chen, I will listen to you."

A Niu just felt nervous about seeing the world, and nothing else was wrong. With Chen Yichen's two words of comfort, he felt much more at ease.

After placing the luggage, Chen Yichen and A Niu stayed at Duke Cheng's Mansion. After a few days, I told the truth that except for the signboard of the Duke Mansion, other places are not much different from inns.

Every day, except for the family servants who bring food, no one disturbs me, which is quite quiet.

Just as Shen Yichen gradually adapted to life in the capital and was considering whether to visit the chief examiner of the provincial examination and the connections given by the professional teacher Lin Zhen, an "uninvited guest" came to the courtyard.

This person is no other person, but Zhu Yi, the eldest son of Duke Cheng, and Chen Yichen's eldest brother.

The last time we met, we were at the family dinner of Duke Cheng's Mansion. At that time, the two had only a simple conversation. Compared with Zhu Ji, Zhu Yi, as the eldest son, still has a bit of the style of a big brother, at least knowing that on important occasions Maintain surface peace.

However, that's all about the relationship between the two parties. Even when Chen Yichen was still living in the Duke of Chengguo's Mansion when he was young, he didn't have much communication with this elder brother, and there is no more now.

"I haven't been in the Duke's Mansion these days. I heard that you went to Beijing to get into the Duke's Mansion to check in, so I came here to meet you."

"Young Master Xie is concerned."

Chen Yichen acted very politely, even if he had no feelings, or even had awkward relationships in a sense.

As long as the other party does not provoke him, Chen Yichen has always done his superficial etiquette.

"You don't need to be polite, after all, you and I have the same bloodline."

This sentence made Chen Yichen a little confused. When did Zhu Yi get so close to him, he talked about the same bloodline.

Is it the next step to show your kindness?

Seeing that Chen Yichen did not respond, Zhu Yi didn't care and said, "I learned from my father that you want to introduce Lord Zhou, the Hanlin Secretariat."

"I happened to know Master Zhou. If it's convenient, I can take you to visit tomorrow."

Zhu Yi's words made Chen Yichen feel a little moved. After all, the effect of Zhu Yong, the Duke of Cheng Guo, was definitely not as good as someone who brought him into the mansion to recommend him.

But he didn't understand why Zhu Yi did this. Even if he was a maid, he could not threaten his status as a leader, and in a sense he could not become his help.

He has dealt with Duke Cheng many times and has also seen Zhu Ji's hostile attitude, coupled with the threat of his wife Lin.
Chapter completed!