But they were still reluctant to leave, after all, a skinny camel was bigger than a horse.
Chu Tianyu has no money now, but he is still the emperor's son. Maybe one day the emperor will use him again?
Seeing that these diners still refused to leave, Yuan Zhen decided to think of a way to add fuel to their fire.
Although these people are greedy for money, many of them have real abilities. Letting them stay with Chu Tianyu may give Chu Tianyu a chance to make a comeback.
Of course he wouldn't let that happen.
Recently, the food supply in Prince Jin's Mansion has dropped sharply.
The diners used to eat big fish and meat, but now every meal consists of vegetables and steamed buns, which makes them dizzy.
On this day, when these diners were sitting in the dining hall eating steamed buns, suddenly, the smell of roast duck came from the door.
As soon as they smelled this smell, some people immediately swallowed excitedly.
"Wow! Did you smell it? It's the aroma of roast duck. It's so fragrant!"
"Yes! This is too delicious. We are eating steamed buns here, but who is eating roast duck over there?"
As soon as everyone finished speaking, they saw Yuan Zhen walking in carrying a lot of wine and food.
Someone immediately said: "Mr. Yuan, are you rich? You actually bought so much food and wine?"
Yuan Zhen brought the food in and put it on the table, and said with a mysterious smile: "Everyone, these wines and dishes were invited to me by a big shot. You are all my friends. Of course I can't have them all to myself. Come on, let's eat together."
With that said, he sat down at the table and opened the roast duck. A strong aroma of roast duck instantly spread throughout the dining hall.
Everyone looked over immediately and saw that there was not only roast duck in the paper bag, but also various wines and dishes.
Everyone was curious: "Mr. Yuan, where did you make this friend? He was so generous and treated you to so many delicious foods?"
Yuan Zhen's eyes flashed slightly, "Uh, I'm a friend you don't know. Come on, let's eat the food first."
Seeing that Yuan Zhen kept it secret, everyone wanted to know even more!
Someone stared at Yuan Zhen curiously, "Sir, didn't you say we are friends? How can you make a fortune alone? If there is a way for everyone to go together, just tell us!"
"Yes, if you have money, everyone can make a profit. Please take pity on the brothers! It's been a long time since the brothers have eaten meat!" Someone pulled Yuan Zhen's clothes and said.
Yuan Zhen was shaken so dizzy that he could only say: "Okay! For the sake of everyone being brothers, I will tell you. In fact, my friend is Prince Rui. He admires me very much and wants me to go to Prince Rui's Mansion to join him.
. He not only invited me to dinner, but also gave me some settlement money and asked me to buy a house in the city and settle down."
"What? How much settlement allowance did he give you?"
Yuan Zhen held out five fingers and said with a smile: "Not much, only five thousand taels, just enough to buy a few big houses!"
"What? Five thousand taels is not much? I have been here in Prince Jin's Mansion for a few months, and I have only received two hundred taels in total. Sir, this Prince Rui is too generous!"
Yuan Zhen said: "Yes! Prince Rui is not only generous, but also has so much money that he has no place to spend it. Prince Rui has so much silver that he has no place to put it. These five thousand taels are just a small thing!"
"Prince Rui also said that when I go to Prince Rui's palace, he will give me high-ranking officials, beauties and cars. As long as I am loyal to him, he will not treat me badly."
"Furthermore, the emperor now attaches great importance to Prince Rui and wants to make Prince Rui the crown prince. If you can follow Prince Rui, you will have a bright future."
Hearing this, everyone was so excited that their mouths watered.
Everyone rushed towards Yuan Zhen.
"Sir, is King Rui looking for clients now? Can you recommend him to us? We also want to join him."
Yuan Zhen said warily: "What? You also want to take refuge in Prince Rui? You are all smarter than me. If you go to Prince Rui's Mansion, will Prince Rui still want me?"
Seeing Yuan Zhen's unwillingness, everyone became more sure that there was money to be made in Prince Rui's Mansion!
"No, how could Prince Rui not want you? Sir, don't worry, we are all good brothers, and of course we want to make a fortune together."
"You also know the situation in Prince Jin's Mansion now. We can't even afford meat! Prince Rui is so rich. If he can give us whatever he wants, it will be better than eating steamed buns in Prince Jin's Mansion!"
"But aren't you very loyal to the eldest prince?" Yuan Zhen said.
Everyone shook their heads and said, "Whoever is loyal to him! Whoever gives us money, we will be loyal to. Now the eldest prince is in such a state that he can't even pay his wages. There is no future with him, so it is better to follow Prince Rui."
Yuan Zhen touched his chin and said: "What you said is not unreasonable. That's why I took refuge in Prince Rui. The eldest prince is brave and foolhardy and has been abandoned by the emperor. He may be beheaded by the emperor one day."
.Following such a master, not only will there be no benefits, but we may also be implicated. I think it’s better for us to run for our lives as soon as possible.”
As soon as they heard that they were going to be implicated, everyone was trembling with fear.
Everyone doesn't want to be beheaded.
Yuan Zhen showed a sincere smile to everyone and said: "Let me tell you, King Rui is at the top of his power now. If we follow him, we will definitely be popular and drink spicy food."
"He is in great need of talents. He is recruiting clients recently. If you want to join him, go to Prince Rui's Mansion to find him. If you are late, you may not have a place!"
"Really? Sir, are you going with us?" someone asked.
Yuan Zhen said: "I can't leave just yet. Prince Rui wants me to help him find secrets in Prince Jin's Mansion. I have a heavy responsibility. You go first and we will meet up then."
"Okay, let's finish this meal, pack our bags and leave."
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Soon, after all the guests had finished their food and drinks, they went back to their rooms to pack their bags.
They left Jin Prince's Mansion without even saying hello to Chu Tianyu.
Not only did these retainers leave, but many servants of Prince Jin's Mansion also sneaked away secretly!
Of course, before leaving, they checked in a lot of things from Prince Jin's Mansion.
Seeing that most of them had left, Yuan Zhen hurriedly came to Chu Tianyu's bedroom and said: "First Prince, it's bad, something big has happened!"
Chu Tianyu was lying on the bed recovering from his injuries. When he heard Yuan Zhen's words, he suddenly stood up and asked, "What's wrong, Mr. Yuan?"
"Oh no, all those diners packed up and ran away!" Yuan Zhen said anxiously.
"What?" Chu Tianyu said, his body moved suddenly, and he pulled the wound on his body.
He grimaced in pain and said hurriedly: "These villains, I treat them well, why do they want to run away?"
"Because they think you have fallen out of favor. They heard that Prince Rui was spending a lot of money to recruit customers, and they all went to Prince Rui! First Prince, what should we do now?" Yuan Zhen said.
When Chu Tianyu heard this, he was so angry that stars appeared in his eyes and he gritted his teeth.
He slapped the edge of the bed with his palm and said angrily: "These treacherous people, do they really think that Prince Rui will spend a lot of money to recruit them? Who else would be so generous except this prince? Let them go, I'll see if Prince Rui wants them!"