Ming Dynasty: I risked my life to teach the prince, the emperor begged me not to die

Chapter 8 Tell Your Story
Zhu Houzhao had no intention of leaving. When he saw Chen Ce going to wash the dishes, he felt a little embarrassed, after all, he had just eaten someone else's food.

"Go wash the dishes."

Zhu Houzhao pointed at Liu Jin.

Liu Jin was torn apart and said, "Prince, do you want the emperor to give you a good guy card?"

After dinner, you still let me wash the dishes. You are too kind!
You were not like this before!

Besides, how can this sick guy be asked to wash dishes?

In the East Palace, Liu Jin was the one who ordered others around. However, since the Crown Prince had spoken, although he was unwilling in his heart, he still smiled happily and said hurriedly, "Okay."

Chen Ce was too embarrassed to chase Zhu Houzhao away, although he was very unhappy that Zhu Houzhao stayed here.

It's not good to just kick someone out after they've done their job.

Zhu Houzhao looked at Chen Ce cheerfully and said, "Tell me your story."

Want to listen.

For some reason, Zhu Houzhao always felt that Chen Ce was calm and wise beyond his age.

Obviously not much older than me.

He must have a lot of stories!
Chen Ce looked at Zhu Houzhao puzzledly and asked, "What story?"

"All."

Chen Ce said: "There is nothing much to say. My father and mother are just ordinary merchants in Hangzhou Prefecture. They have made some money and live a very satisfied life."

"But then I got sick. I got consumption."

I rely on!

Zhu Houzhao widened his eyes and stepped back in shock.

Bro, don't do it.

Aren't you harming people?
It’s over. I’m going to die too.

Chen Ce said speechlessly: "It's not contagious. I've asked."

"If it was really contagious I wouldn't let you sit down to eat. I'm not that bad."

Zhu Houzhao coughed and dry-heaved, and said, "Is that so."

"Go on."

Chen Ce said: "Afterwards, my parents took me to travel all over the country, which cost a lot of money. They died soon after from overwork."

"I was away from home for too long, and my family business was taken care of by my relatives. When I came back, they didn't give the business back to me."

"Give me two taels of silver and let me kill myself, and then I will come to the capital to look for my relatives."

"That's about it."

Chen Ce naturally did not elaborate on the many hardships he had experienced. There was no need for others to sympathize with him, and he did not need anyone's sympathy.

But I am truly grateful to Zhu Houzhao. If it weren't for him two years ago, I might have died in a dilapidated temple outside Peiping.

Chen Ce looked up at Zhu Houzhao.

"..."

This guy's eyes actually turned red. Was what I said so touching? Why didn't I feel that?
Liu Jin, who was standing outside, was even more exaggerated, and tears fell down.

Of course, this should be an act. His master was so moved that he was about to cry, so what was he waiting for if he didn't cry?

"It's too awful!"

Zhu Houzhao sighed: "Don't you feel that you are very pitiful?"

Chen Ce shook his head and said, "I don't think so. There are many people who are worse off than me. The refugees outside the capital are so hungry that they have to eat tree bark. The land that the small farmers have worked so hard to reclaim has been snatched away by the master with just one word..."

"In short, a gentleman should constantly strive to improve himself."

Are the people outside so miserable? How come I don’t know? I see that the people in Beijing are living and working in peace and contentment.

As a prince, he could not see the scene of starving people everywhere, and the civil officials would not let them see it. Even after he became the emperor... perhaps he still would not see it.

"Then how do you know so much?"

"How can a poor guy like you afford to buy books?"

Chen Ce said casually, "Hasn't he predicted the imperial examination questions for people before? He also wrote one or two books and drew some paintings to sell."

"When I have money, I'll buy some books to pass the time."

Zhu Houzhao looked at Chen Ce in disbelief and asked in amazement, "Are you reading to kill time?" "Isn't cockfighting, walking the dog and playing with birds more interesting?"

Chen Ce shook his head and said, "I don't like doing things that kids do. I always think they are childish."

Zhu Houzhao: "..."

"Right! I don't like it either! It's very childish!"

Time seemed to pass quickly, the sky cleared up outside, and before I knew it, it was noon.

call.

Zhu Houzhao breathed a sigh of relief. Time passed so slowly. It was finally lunchtime.

That’s right, he deliberately stayed here waiting for a free meal!
Chen Ce had no choice but to heat up the carp left over from last night and make a plate of fried eggplant shreds.

Zhu Houzhao finally got the lunch he had dreamed of. He couldn't help but let out a comfortable "Oh" after taking a bite of the carp.

Then he took a bite of the eggplant and said "ah" again.

"It's incredible, it's incredible!"

“It’s so delicious!”

"It's so cool!"

“You have amazing craftsmanship!”

Chen Ce was too lazy to pay attention to him. Although his cooking skills were okay, the food was just so-so after he got used to it. It would naturally be more tempting for Zhu Houzhao, who had never eaten it before.

"I'm going to go to bed."

After eating, Chen Ce has the habit of taking a nap.

Coincidentally, Zhu Houzhao also had this habit.

"I'll take a nap too."

Chen Ce said helplessly: "There is only one bed."

Zhu Houzhao smiled and said, "I don't dislike you."

But I despise you!

Zhu Houzhao was a typical carefree and heartless person. He lay down on the bed next to Chen Ce and fell asleep soon after.

This was a tough time for Liu Jin, who was standing outside and could only wait patiently for his prince to wake up.

The sky cleared up and the sun was shining brightly outside. Miss Wu from next door came over with a basket full of clothes.

Every day when she was doing laundry, she would help Chen Ce wash the clothes as well, because she knew that Chen Ce was not feeling well.

Liu Jin pinched his waist and said, "Our young master and Master Chen are sleeping in there! You are not allowed to disturb them!"

Madam Wu widened her eyes and her face turned red instantly!

No wonder he heard a series of "oh" and "ah" sounds from next door at noon. This, this... is too ridiculous!
How could Mr. Chen be such a person!

Chen Ce seemed to have heard the noise outside. He crawled over with a start, kicked Zhu Houzhao away, and hurried out.

"Mrs. Wu, please don't misunderstand me. I had lunch and took a short nap. I didn't..."

Zhu Houzhao came out in a daze, hugged Chen Ce and said, "Let's go, go back to sleep."

Get out of here! Don't get close to me!
Chen Ce really didn't know how to explain to Madam Wu, so he added, "I, I'm not asleep, he's sleeping."

Liu Jin said: "Nonsense! You are sleeping together!"

Can you two, master and servant, just die?
Chen Ce saw that Madam Wu's gaze on him was becoming more and more outrageous, and in the end it actually turned into a tone of "blessings to you all".

Chen Ce was really impressed.

Xunri had never been so anxious before, and he didn't know how to explain it at this moment.

Madam Wu said in a panic, "I, I came to ask if you want to do some laundry."

Zhu Houzhao waved his hand casually and said, "No need, do you still need me to wash clothes when I am here?"

Can you shut up!

Chen Ce cried, and could only say to Wu Niangzi with tears in his eyes: "Miss, you are not a talkative person, right?"

Madam Wu nodded, with an expression that said, "I'll keep it a secret for you," and said, "Well... I won't say anything."

That’s good, otherwise if those ladies misunderstood, the consequences would be disastrous!
(End of this chapter)