Seeing that both the big and the small were looking at him with dissatisfaction, Chen Huai felt reluctant to let go. He took out a very delicate jade bell from his arms, placed it in front of Yuanyuan, and shook it. It made a crisp sound, which was very special.

"Okay, don't tell me that I don't have you in my heart. This cost me more than 800 taels of silver."

After saying that, he tied it with a red rope and put it around Yuanyuan's neck.

This new toy greatly diverted the dog son's attention. He happily used his front paws to poke at it and started playing in the cushion on the table.

Rong Cheng's eyes were filled with joy as he looked at Chen Huai and said, "Now you seem like a father. But why are you still so partial? Where's my gift?"

As she spoke, she stretched out her white and tender hand, opened her palm and placed it in front of Chen Huai.

Chen Huai snorted and laughed:

"Your Majesty, don't you know how much silver you gave me? How much do you think I have left in my pocket?"

Rong Cheng naturally understood, thought about it, withdrew his hand, and promised:

"Ahuai, don't worry. When everything is settled and I have clarified your identity as not being a eunuch, I will make you a high-ranking official. With your ability, you can even become a marquis."

Unexpectedly, Chen Huai sneered: "Fame, fortune and fame are just passing clouds, there is no point in that."

He still prefers the world of martial arts, which is more down-to-earth, and he feels so happy riding a horse across the world.

A dark light flashed across Rong Cheng's eyes, and he clenched the corner of his clothes.

After a moment, she couldn't help but hugged Chen Huai, as if she wanted to hold on to something, and murmured, "A Huai, A Huai"

Then he kissed her...

Chen Huai would not spoil the fun, so he kissed her and stroked Rong Cheng's back, feeling somewhat happy:

"What's wrong with you? Why are you so proactive?"

Rong Cheng leaned in his arms, with a hint of uneasiness in his eyes. He tightened Chen Huai's collar and smiled bitterly:

"You didn't give me a gift, but you don't allow me to ask for one."

This was quite interesting. Chen Huai held his son's mother in his arms and walked straight towards the dragon bed, saying with surprise:

"It's my fault, I will give this gift to my wife to make up for it now."

After that, he put Rong Cheng on the bed, lowered his head and whispered in his ear: "Make it up until you are satisfied"

Rong Cheng blushed, his eyes moved, very seductively, and he slowly took the initiative to move forward...

The next day, when Rong Cheng woke up, there was no one around him. He touched the slightly cool quilt next to him, and reluctantly turned his body to the side, and unexpectedly saw a letter next to the pillow.

Rong Cheng stood up in surprise and saw the six words "Written by Yuanyuan's mother" written on it.

Rong Cheng raised his lips and couldn't wait to unfold the letter.

"Yuanyuan's mother, I'm going to Luzhou, the mountains are high and the road is long. I think it will take at least a month. You must take good care of yourself at home. Promise me that you will not take any risks. If you do well, I will bring you a gift when I come back.

The moon under the sea is the moon in the sky, the person in front of me is the one in my heart, I miss you as soon as I put pen to paper, I have something else to say to you face to face, wait for me to come back"

The end of the letter was marked with "Yuanyuan's dad".

Rong Cheng smiled and glanced at Yuanyuan who was sleeping soundly on the table, then read Chen Huai's words again. He was moved and gently held the letter to his chest, muttering:

"Come back soon, I miss you too"

Chen Huai's trip was just as he said. It took him five days just to get there. He left Yang Xuan in the capital and ordered him to send a letter every three days to tell him about the situation in the palace.

On this day, Chen Huai, as the Imperial Inspector of Salt, summoned all officials above the rank of Luzhou prefect to hold a meeting in the county government. He had already gained a detailed understanding of the local salt transportation situation. Prices were too high, so it was no wonder that private salt trafficking was so serious in this area.

The Luzhou prefect and others had heard of Chen Huai's name, and knew that he came with the emperor's order and had the power to directly dismiss local officials. Therefore, they did not dare to hide it and respectfully reported in the hall:

"Your Excellency, it is not that officials like us are corrupt and have colluded with salt merchants to raise prices. It is that the local century-old salt merchants have a serious monopoly and are unwilling to give up a penny of interest. We have advised and forced them many times, but those unscrupulous merchants have turned their backs on salt and would rather not sell than lower the price. In addition, they..."

Chen Huai frowned and slammed the table: "What are they talking about? I'm already here, why don't you tell the truth?"

An old judge with gray hair stood up tremblingly and bowed:

"Sir, I have already stepped into the coffin. I have no children. There is nothing to be afraid of. Let me tell you, these salt merchants have someone above them."

Then he pointed his finger to the sky:

"It is said that he is from Beijing. Our prefect is a good and honest official. He knows that if he leaves, these salt merchants will become more rampant in Luzhou, and the people will suffer. That's why he did not resign and has been mediating with the Feng and Shen salt merchants. The private salt is bitter and coarse, and the people have no choice but to buy it. Our prefect is also in a difficult situation."

At this point, the prefect waved his hands and smiled bitterly:

"I am incompetent and have failed the grace of the Emperor. I have been an official for three years and I cannot even handle the salt business properly. Please punish me, my Lord."

Seeing the prefect act like this, the others also bowed their heads and said, "Please forgive me, sir."

Seeing this, Chen Huai sneered:

"Why, you scholars, have you forgotten how high-spirited you were when you took the imperial examinations many years ago? Now, just because of a little salt business, you are backing off? If that's the case, why bother saying that you care about your country and the people and should just go home and farm as soon as possible?"

These words were not polite at all, and made the group of officials who claimed to be honest look ashamed and bow their heads even more.

Seeing this, Chen Huai came down, supported the prefect and the old judge next to him with both hands, and said in a gentle tone:

"Okay, I know everyone wants to do something good for the people. Since the emperor sent me here, it is to solve the problem. They have people in the capital, can they be more powerful than the emperor? Now, I have a plan here, do you want to listen to it?"

As soon as these words came out, the officials came over excitedly: "Please tell us quickly, Lord Censor, what should we do? We will fully cooperate with you."

Chen Huai got the desired effect and smiled: "Then let's do this..."

After hearing this, several officials' eyes lit up, but after thinking about it, they hesitated:

"Sir, if the illegal salt flows into the market and cannot be controlled, the impact will be huge. Can the Feng and Shen families really be fooled?"

Chen Huai pretends to be profound:

"Of course. If either of them refuses to lower the price, I will simply give this year's imperial merchant qualification to the other one. By then, what's the point of talking about being a century-old salt merchant? I guess the people won't recognize him in a year."

As soon as these words were spoken, some officials present were excited, and some opened their mouths in surprise. They did not expect that Chen Huai had such a privilege that he could directly decide the candidate for this year's imperial merchant.

Chen Huai took in their expressions and said, "Alright, get it done. I want to hear the news in five days at the latest."

"Yes." Everyone respectfully left the room.

At this moment, Luo Hai came in with a carrier pigeon in his hand: "Sir, there is a letter from the capital."

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