amaotonovel Chapter 455 Full Return and 37% Split
Chapter 455 Full Return and 37% Split
As Emperor Zhu and Empress Ma's carriages stopped on the main street in front of the Dengzhou government office, Yang Shaofeng hurriedly led Jin'er to greet them.
"Your subject, Yang, the prefect of Dengzhou, pays his respects to Your Majesty and Your Majesty the Empress."
Emperor Zhu gave a slight hum and got off the carriage first, followed by Empress Ma, who was helped down by Yu'er.
Seeing Yang Shaofeng bowing respectfully, Emperor Zhu suddenly understood the meaning of the phrase "hateful appearance".
This piece of shit!
Empress Ma glanced at Emperor Zhu, then smiled and said to Yang Shaofeng, "Among family members, there's no need for such formalities."
Yang Shaofeng hurriedly bowed again, saying, "Yes, son-in-law greets father-in-law and mother-in-law."
Emperor Zhu was very displeased.
Empress Ma smiled and nodded: "My dear son-in-law, you may dispense with the formalities."
Emperor Zhu almost lost his temper.
Back in the day, our old Zhu was also a son-in-law.
But when has our old Zhu ever had such a good father-in-law and mother-in-law?
That bastard is living a carefree life in Dengzhou, and he's always causing trouble for us, Li Shanchang, and Liu Bowen.
I was imprisoned back then, and if it weren't for my sister, I might not have even survived!
No, I'll have to find a reason to lock him up for a few days.
But after a second thought, Emperor Zhu abandoned the idea.
What if I really scare that dog?
Besides, how can anyone live in such a dilapidated prison?
He needed the windows opened, the walls painted, the floor leveled, and people brought him food, drinks, and tea...
How much will this cost?
Thinking of this, Emperor Zhu couldn't help but glare at Yang Shaofeng.
Hmph, it's only because the Ming Dynasty's treasury is empty that you, you dog, escaped this calamity!
Yang Shaofeng was bewildered by the Emperor Zhu's glare, but Empress Ma laughed and said, "Go home first. What's the point of standing here on the street?"
Upon hearing Empress Ma's words, Yang Shaofeng couldn't help but gasp.
With just one sentence, he turned the tables and truly took control of the situation.
This attitude doesn't seem like that of a mother-in-law towards her son-in-law.
It's like a mother treating her son.
It clearly states one's status without being offensive; instead, it bridges the gap and conveys friendliness.
As expected of Empress Ma, she is terrifying indeed!
After Yang Shaofeng led Emperor Zhu and Empress Ma into the backyard of the government office and they took their seats, Empress Ma said with a smile, "Isn't it time to go to the capital to report on your duties at the end of this year?"
Yang Shaofeng nodded and replied, "Yes, I have been in Dengzhou Prefecture for more than a year now, and it is indeed time for me to go to the capital to report on my duties at the end of the year."
Empress Ma nodded and said, "The courtyard that Biao'er prepared for you last time is still there, and all the staff are ready."
"If you want to live in that courtyard, then live in that courtyard."
"If you'd like to stay at the Princess's residence, then you can go directly there to stay."
"Stay in the capital for a few more days, let these two girls keep me company for a few more days, and you can also spend more time with Biao'er, Mao'er, Sheng'er, Qi'er, Huizu, and Ding'er."
"I'll come back after the Lantern Festival."
Yang Shaofeng smiled and replied, "Yes, I will follow Mother-in-law's arrangements."
Look at my mother-in-law.
Then look at the son-in-law of the Ma family next to him, who has a sour face and thinks he is very dignified, but in reality he looks like a silly goose.
Ha~
Both of you are sons-in-law, no wonder you, Zhu Chongba, are not well-liked.
Just as Yang Shaofeng was mentally ranting, Emperor Zhu coughed and said, "What's the deal with that bathhouse you set up at the border market? The memorials impeaching you by the censors are three feet high."
Ok?
Impeachment by the censor?
Three feet tall?
Holy crap, when did the censor arrive in Dengzhou?
I have no idea!
No, the key point is that the censor impeached this official, right?
The point is, I was just thinking about whether to take you to see it, but you just blurted it out?
The key question is, why did you have to blurt this out in front of my mother-in-law?
Wouldn't this damage my image in my mother-in-law's eyes?
Yang Shaofeng blinked blankly, putting on a docile, weak, and helpless look, and replied, "That's for health and relaxation, mainly massage."
"On the one hand, it can relieve physical fatigue, and on the other hand, it can prevent diseases."
"These were developed by Yang Qing, the imperial physician of the Imperial Medical Academy."
"It is definitely not a place for romance and pleasure."
“Those censors must have impeached me without understanding the situation.”
Yang Shaofeng's mind raced at that moment.
"My father-in-law was leading troops in battles when he was young, while my mother-in-law managed the household affairs at home. Her health must have suffered from the strain."
"I was thinking of waiting until it got dark to call two Silla maids to give my father-in-law and mother-in-law a massage."
"..."
Yang Shaofeng spoke with increasing conviction: "I have only meant well, but those censors have misunderstood me. I am truly innocent!"
Emperor Zhu glanced at Yang Shaofeng.
It's really impressive that this bastard could come up with such a reason in an instant.
What's even more remarkable is that this bastard can lie so blatantly and so confidently!
Do you think we don't know that you keep talking about Silla girls all the time, but when you actually see one, you cower like a quail?
So what if I slept in the study for three days?
What are you afraid of?
Oh, you're afraid of our daughter?
That's okay.
After all, she was raised by your mother-in-law.
It's normal for you to be afraid.
……
"This land is a bit lacking; it will take several years or even a decade for the soil to recover its fertility."
Zhu Chongba rubbed the soil in his hands and sighed softly, saying, "A tsunami caused by a dragon turning over has destroyed the land like this."
"It's all thanks to you. If someone else had been the prefect of Dengzhou, the people of Dengzhou would have suffered for many more years."
After arriving in Dengzhou Prefecture, Emperor Zhu did not go to the border market immediately, but instead went to inspect the land outside the city of Dengzhou.
Moreover, this old man knows about land.
Yang Shaofeng knew he didn't have the ability to tell the soil's condition just by touching it.
Emperor Zhu shook his head slightly, then looked at Yang Shaofeng and asked, "Tell us honestly, how much worse is the standard of living of the people in Dengzhou Prefecture compared to that of the people in Ningyang County?"
Yang Shaofeng sighed helplessly and said, "It's at least two years, or even more."
"After all, Ningyang County is a small county with a small population, but it has a lot of resources. If given a suitable environment, Ningyang County will soon become rich."
"However, Dengzhou Prefecture has ten counties under its jurisdiction, and the situation in each county is different."
“Ningyang County has three assistant officials, while Dengzhou Prefecture has ten county magistrates with official seals.”
"Especially the officials who were recently transferred from Jiangnan..."
Emperor Zhu's heart tightened, and he asked, "Is there another corrupt official harming the people?"
Yang Shaofeng said quietly, "They've become greedy, and their methods have become even more sophisticated."
"They didn't even embezzle any money from the county treasury."
"It's not like I personally went out of my way to make money."
"My son-in-law has already sent a letter to the Censorate of Dengzhou Prefecture, asking them to help investigate."
Emperor Zhu's face was ashen as he asked, "How are your methods so sophisticated?"
Yang Shaofeng curled his lip and said, "The gentry's money will be returned in full, and the common people's money will be split three-seven."