The legitimate daughter becomes cannon fodder? Rebirth to overthrow the system's fatality

After the court was dismissed, Emperor Zhaolie left first. Eunuch Quan felt that His Majesty should be in a good mood today.

Ministers were walking out in groups of two or three. Chu Heng was about to return to the palace but was stopped by the prince.

"Old fifth."

"Brother Royal."

The prince patted his shoulder and said, "That's right. Don't look so desperate in the future. Look, it's better now."

Chu Heng smiled gently: "This is all thanks to my brother's advice."

The prince asked in confusion, "Did I suggest that?"

"Didn't my royal brother ask me to show up more often in the court, follow everyone's advice, and not make enemies? You see, my royal brother said you wanted to build a river embankment, and my third royal brother said he wanted to keep the money just in case. I thought my third royal brother also wanted to build a river embankment, but he was suffering from an empty treasury. Now that the tax revenue has come in at the beginning of spring, there is nothing to worry about."

The prince nodded: "Yes, you understand my words thoroughly. Follow me in the future, and I guarantee that you will win the heart of the emperor more and more."

Chu Heng cupped his hands and smiled: "Thank you very much for your support, my royal brother."

"It's easy to talk about."

"By the way, Cheng Zongyang agreed with your suggestion today. This is a good start. Cheng Zongyang is an old fox. For so many years, I have not been able to win him over. If you can get him, our position in the court will be improved... Miss Cheng's coming-of-age ceremony is coming soon, and as her fiancé, you should also show some appreciation."

"Thank you for reminding me, my brother. If you hadn't told me, I wouldn't have thought of it."

"You are lucky, young man. Miss Cheng is beautiful and talented. You should thank me."

Chu Heng smiled, his eyes were dark and unclear, "I should thank my brother."

When Chu Heng returned to the Zichen Palace, he saw Chu Ze sitting inside the room waiting for him.

"Fifth brother is very different today than before."

"Third brother, you are joking." Chu Heng lifted his clothes, sat down, and poured himself a cup of tea.

"Looking at my fifth brother today, I vaguely see the elegance of the former crown prince." Chu Ze's voice was full of nostalgia.

Chu Heng's hand holding the teacup suddenly tightened.

Chu Ze knew when to stop. Chu Jing, that fool, thought Lao Wu was on his side.

There is a blood feud between them, how could Lao Wu possibly side with him?

"Brother Three Emperors."

"Hmm?" Chu Ze waited for his next words.

"The emperor is short of money right now. If you can help him solve this problem, I believe both the emperor and the court officials will look upon you with new eyes."

"I don't have that much money to fill the treasury. What's your good plan?"

"I have seen the ships and muskets made by the Ministry of Works in the Shenjiying Camp. I roughly estimated the amount of iron used, and it was far different from what the Ministry of Works reported."

Chu Ze's eyes lit up.

"But I can't calculate the exact number of these things, and there is no solid evidence..."

"Who said we can't calculate the exact number?" Chu Heng took a sip of tea slowly.

"The fire gun is fine, we can just dismantle it and get it. But the ship is too big, and it takes too long to build a ship. Father will not dismantle it just because of a suspicion."

"What if the ship catches fire for no reason?" Chu Heng looked at Chu Ze with a smile, his eyes clear.

Chu Ze was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "You kid..."

His eyes were full of excitement. This was a really good idea.

If we could really find something to hold against Liang Yi, we could not only enrich the national treasury, but also deal a heavy blow to Chu Jing.

After his excitement, he looked at Chu Heng again, with a hint of fear in his eyes.

"Everyone said that you were just a salted fish in the Shenji Camp, but it turns out that everything is under your control."

"Brother, please don't test me. You know I have no ambitions here. I just want to avenge my mother and brother, and then travel the mountains and rivers and return to the rivers and lakes. I have no other thoughts."

The doubts in Chu Ze's eyes disappeared, and he thought: Even if you have ideas, you are still a useless person.

Chu Ze finished his tea, stood up and said, "I'm going to do some work, wait for my good news."

"Waiting for good news."

Looking at Chu Ze's back, a hint of sarcasm appeared at the corner of Chu Heng's lips.

From the list in my mind, the name of Liang Yi, the Minister of Works, gradually faded.

Next one is the Minister of Rites—Wei Yuanshan.

……

Zhu Jin stayed in the prime minister's residence until almost noon before returning home.

"I thought you wouldn't come back for lunch, Qiao'er, bring some more bowls and chopsticks," Zhu's mother ordered.

Zhu Jin sat next to Zhu's mother and took her arm: "Mom, I want to discuss something with you."

"what's up?"

"In a month, it will be Sister Cheng's coming-of-age ceremony. Would you like to be the guest of honor?"

"Me?" Zhu's mother asked in surprise.

"Yes, yes."

"Madam, go ahead. It's not easy for that child." Master Zhu said.

"Then I have to prepare well."

In such an important occasion, she had to help Miss Cheng gain enough face.

"This eulogy and blessing was written by the Grand Master himself. Madam, just take note of it when the time comes."

Mother Zhu said, "I need to think carefully about Miss Cheng's nickname."

Zhu Jin said happily: "That's great, I will have someone tell Sister Cheng that mother is willing to be the main guest, so that no one else will get there first."

Cheng Jiuyuan didn't expect that because she saved Zhu Jin, the Taifu Mansion paid more attention to her coming-of-age ceremony than the Prime Minister's Mansion.

This is how good intentions lead to good connections, and good connections lead to good results.