The Big World, a new landmark outside Zhengyang Gate, has become the most famous entertainment venue in Beijing less than a month after its opening. It attracts wealthy people from all over the world to come here and spend a lot of money. There is an endless stream of customers day and night, and sometimes it is even hard to find a place.
There are many theaters, theaters, teahouses, restaurants, and casinos in the capital, but there are very few five-in-one ones, or none at all, but the Big World is the only one that has the latest gadgets, boxing matches, and gameplay.
It is diverse, punchy, bloody and exciting, and is most loved by high-rollers.
The boxing match was held in the ring in the lobby on the first floor. The private rooms on the second floor were high up and had a panoramic view. However, the price was high, and you didn't have to be rich to book one. You also had to have power and status.
Zhou Kui, the head of the state, not only had money but also status, so he easily booked a private room with his two sons and watched the boxing match below with excitement. He bought a few bets and made hundreds of taels in the blink of an eye, which made him very excited.
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Just as he was about to add the bet, the servant outside the door knocked on the door and came in and whispered: "Master, someone is here."
Zhou Kui hurried to the door and happened to see Wu Mengming and Chang Yu walking up the stairs and hurriedly greeted them: "Hey, isn't this Eunuch Chang? I haven't seen you for a long time, but you are in good health..."
Judging from his expression and tone, he looked like he was meeting a close elder to greet him. He had no idea that a few months ago, he pointed at Chang Yu's nose and cursed, as if that never happened.
"Thank you so much for my father-in-law's blessing. I'm sorry to keep you waiting here at such a late hour. But long live the Lord, let us stay in the palace to have dinner and take a nap..." Chang Yu also had a look on his face.
Xiao Xiao and Zhou Kui entered the private room hand in hand, exchanging polite and hypocritical words.
"Hey, the father-in-law is just here. Why do you bring so much money here? That's too polite." Chang Yu looked at the cash that Zhou Kui had won on the table and joked. Zhou Kui was also an expert: "
How can Eunuch Chang come here empty-handed? This is to honor you."
"You're welcome, you're welcome. This money can't be collected by our family, so just give it to my subordinates as a reward." He winked at Song Luoyu at the door. The silly girl was still stunned and didn't react. Qiao Sanxiu walked over and said to her.
Zhou Kui cupped his hands and clasped his fists: "Thank you, father-in-law, for the reward." He took the money away with that.
"It should be done, it should be done," Zhou Kui said in his heart, "Your uncle, I have been working for you for a long time, but his heart was bleeding, but his face was smiling, looking calm and indifferent."
Chang Yu had not eaten enough in the evening, so Wu Mengming asked the waiter to bring some food and wine. Zhou Kui and his two sons raised their glasses to propose a toast. Chang Yu pointed to his neck: "I am injured. The emperor kindly accepted it. Let's talk about business."
, why did the abbot invite you late at night?"
Knowing what he was asking, Zhou Kui glanced at Wu Mengming, but saw that this guy was just eating his food and pretending to be deaf and dumb, and made it clear that he wanted to talk to Chang Yu in person.
"Eunuch Chang, we are all straightforward people, so we won't beat around the bush. In a word, if Eunuch Chang can handle the queen's matter, I will give you a hundred thousand taels with both hands, and send it to your house every penny."
Chang Yu raised his eyebrows and said, "Send it to our house? My father-in-law, what do you mean? At the moment, the imperial court is fiercely fighting against corruption. You are trying to harm our family." Zhou Kui was startled, then he realized and laughed: "Old man
It was a slip of the tongue. It was a donation. If this happens, I will donate one hundred thousand taels of silver."
Chang Yu then showed his face and glanced at Zhou Kui: "But then again, how can you do things first and pay later? The father-in-law can't trust our family."
This... Zhou Kui was in trouble: "It's not that I can't trust Eunuch Chang, but..." He was really afraid of losing everything in vain, losing his wife and losing his army. Seeing his demeanor, Chang Yu sighed: "
There are no diamonds and no porcelain work. Isn’t it because the state leader invited me late at night just to ask for a word from our family? In fact, asking Mr. Wu to accompany me is to be a witness and a guarantor. In this way, our family has to do things after receiving the money. This is
That makes sense."
Haha, Zhou Kui smiled awkwardly: "I have already accepted what you said. How confident are you that Eunuch Chang will give you an accurate letter?"
Chang Yu chuckled lightly and picked up a jade pendant from his waist: "This is a gift from the queen. Let me see if it's worth it." Zhou Kui knows the goods are extraordinary at a glance. Such a precious thing is not something that can be appreciated casually.
It was given to others. The meaning of Chang Yu's pretentiousness was very clear. He was very valued by Queen Zhou.
This boy is both civil and military, and he is very brave and good at fighting. In the past few months, he has made great achievements in battle and has become famous. Everyone in the government and the public praises him for being a good man and winning the hearts of the military. He is regarded as a confidant by Emperor Chongzhen, and the entire royal family even regards him as a soldier.
A life-saving straw.
Therefore, Zhou Kui believed it easily. He believed that Chang Yu had this ability. As long as he was willing, it would happen. However, there was still an unanswered question in his heart, which was why the queen suddenly broke off the relationship with him.
: "Eunuch Chang must have heard about this, right?"
"My father-in-law, let me tell you something that shouldn't be said. It's okay for you to make money outside in the name of the queen, but it's not fair to use someone's good qualities to criticize their bad qualities." Chang Yu seemed specious.
He said something incomprehensible.
Zhou Kui frowned: "What do you mean by Eunuch Chang? Queen Zhou is my daughter, how could I scold her?"
"You didn't scold him, but what about the others, the prince and the emperor?" Chang Yu sneered, and Zhou Kui changed his expression. He had indeed expressed sympathy to the emperor and the prince more than once in private, especially when the emperor asked him to donate money a while ago.
, he was very wordy when he returned to the house, but how could the Queen know about this? Suddenly he thought of Jin Yiwei, the walls have ears, Jin Yiwei is the best at this kind of thing, and glanced at Wu Mengming who was silent, it turns out that this is the case, someone is snitching
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People were sitting at home, and the pot came from the sky. Wu Mengming, who was eating and drinking with his head down, didn't know that he was hated by Zhou Kui.
"Eunuch Chang, how long will it take for you to receive a letter?" Zhou Kui mentally scolded Wu Mengming, but was more concerned about him and Queen Zhou.
"It depends on when the emperor's money will be donated." Chang Yu chuckled, wiped his mouth, picked up the tea cup and took a sip. It turned out to be good tea.
"Send it to Jinyiwei Yamen on time tomorrow morning," Zhou Kui said quickly. Seeing Chang Yu smiling and saying nothing, he asked again: "Eunuch Chang was ordered to supervise the battle. At this time, Tatar troops came to the city and heard that they were about to attack the city. Look at the Tatars..."
Chang Yu glanced at him and said: "If there is enough money and food, it won't be a big problem. If everyone is an iron rooster and never plucks a dime, why should soldiers work hard for you if they don't have enough food and money?"
Zhou Kui looked a little embarrassed and was about to say a few words, but Chang Yu had already stood up: "I am busy with official duties and need to go to the city for inspection, so I'll take my leave now." Zhou Kui quickly got up to see him off, and suddenly said: "The inner city has been closed, can you go as usual?
Let’s go back together, father-in-law.”
Chang Yu thought for a while: "It's not bad in this big world to have places to eat, drink, play, and live. Since I didn't come here, it's better to play more." He said and left with his hands clasped in fists.
What does this mean? Zhou Kui was confused.
What's the point? Chang Yu just doesn't want to go with him and lets him spend more time in the big world.
"Mr. Factory Supervisor, have you really rewarded us with this silver?" After leaving the big world, Song Luoyu asked quietly. She didn't believe that there would be hundreds of taels of silver reward.
Chang Yu turned around and said with a smile: "It's true, what's wrong with you and Master Qiao working so hard with me to reward you with some money? Besides, since you are new here, we have to give you a meeting gift, not to mention that our family doesn't pay any money.
"I don't feel bad at all." As he said that, he got into the car and then thought of something again. He turned around and asked, "How much money did you receive for assassinating our family?"
"One hundred taels, pay twenty taels first and then pay the balance after you get it," Song Luoyu blurted out, and Chang Yu leaned in and got into the car: "If you encounter this job again in the future, don't take it if it's less than 10,000 taels."
"Why?" Song Luoyu was startled.
"This governor is only worth a hundred taels," Chang Yu yelled. Song Luoyu was startled, shrank her head and stuck out her tongue. Qiao Sanxiu chuckled, but she was thinking about how much of the silver reward she could share. It would be very easy to save a little money.
I will be able to buy a house in the capital soon, and then I can settle down... (To be continued)