PDLP Chapter 577
Chapter 577
"Master Ding should know that nothing in the capital can be hidden from our Embroidered Uniform Guard. If we wanted to know how many times Master Ding goes to the toilet at night, we could find out exactly what it is."
"After your daughter marries Chu Liu, she will be a member of the Li family. Master Ding and your family had better not do anything to cause trouble. It won't do you any good. You should think about how to treat your future son-in-law well. That way, Chu Liu might be able to help your family in the future. Don't you think so?"
Shen Lian looked at Ding Jun and said in a serious tone.
These were words that Zhou Chu had instructed Shen Lian to say.
If Ding Jun or the Ding family were to sabotage things and constantly instill bad ideas in Ding Lan, it might not seem like a big deal now, but over time, no one can guarantee that something might go wrong.
Zhou Chu was determined to keep this family firmly under control and not allow them to have any ideas whatsoever.
"What Lord Shen says is true. From now on, we're all family. It's more important for Lan'er to live a good life."
Ding Jun smiled apologetically.
Shen Lian nodded upon hearing this. Ding Jun was a businessman who would weigh the pros and cons in everything he did. With his words, Shen Lian believed that Ding Jun would understand what would be best for the Ding family in the future.
If he weren't stupid, he wouldn't have thought of going against Chu Liu, which would be the worst thing for the Ding family.
Ding Lan looked at Chu Liu's official robes and only then realized what was happening.
"Brother Chu Liu, are you a member of the Embroidered Uniform Guard?"
When Chu Liu heard this, he nodded.
"You can have your father talk to you about this later. I'm leaving now. I came here just to see you."
On the sixth day of the lunar month, he patted Ding Lan's head as he spoke.
Ding Lan immediately blushed.
After Chu Liu and the others left, Ding Lan looked at Ding Jun.
"Father, what's going on? How could Brother Chu Liu be a member of the Embroidered Uniform Guard?"
Upon hearing this, Ding Jun's expression changed several times. He wanted to get angry, but then he realized that getting angry would be pointless and would do no good. In the future, the Ding family would still be counting on his daughter.
Having figured all this out, Ding Jun always wore a smile on his face when dealing with his daughter.
"Chu Liu is a distant relative of Lord Zhou, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. He was just promoted to the position of captain of the Embroidered Uniform Guard by Lord Zhou today."
Chu Liu didn't go straight home, but went to Zhou Chu. Chu Liu knew very well that the young master was still waiting for her news at home.
"how's it going?"
After seeing the sixth day of the lunar month, Zhou Chu asked a question.
Hearing this on the sixth day of the lunar month, Chu Liu was deeply moved. Given the young master's current status and position, he was still so concerned about his affairs, afraid that he might be wronged, and had made a great show of support for him today.
Chu Liu had sworn countless times in his heart that he would serve the young master well for the rest of his life, and now he swore even more that his life belonged to the young master.
"very smooth."
Chu Liu's voice was a little hoarse.
"Are you wronged?"
Zhou Chu looked at Chu Liu, who seemed about to cry, and asked with some confusion.
"He was just too touched that the adults had gone to such lengths for him."
Shen Lian, an observer with a clearer perspective, remarked.
"What's the big deal? Is it worth getting all worked up? Get lost. Come here before you go to propose marriage. Your father is dead. I watched you grow up. Even though we're not that far apart in age, I still have to give you the betrothal gifts."
Zhou Chu looked at Chu Liu and said.
Chu Liu was even more moved by these words. Just as he was about to say something, Zhou Chu raised his hand to interrupt him.
"Stop talking nonsense and get out of here. I can't stand the sight of you."
On the sixth day of the lunar month, Chu touched the corner of her eye and realized that she had been crying without realizing it. Hearing Zhou Chu's words, she silently turned around and began to wipe away her tears without making a sound.
On the sixth day, he returned home, took off his Jinyiwei uniform, changed into ordinary clothes, and went to Zuixianlou.
"Is it done?"
Sun Qiang looked at Chu Liu's beaming face and said.
When Chu Liu heard this, he nodded.
"I told you so. It's such a trivial matter, yet you're acting all sentimental. That's not like a man."
Sun Qiang said with a disdainful look.
"I just didn't expect the young master to go to this lengths for me."
He said in a low voice on the sixth day.
"Young Master is loyal and righteous. Regardless of whether he would go to such lengths for you, just based on your status as a Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, would the Ding family dare to utter a sound? You're too timid. Ding Jun has a good grasp of your character. Weren't you very adept at understanding human nature when you were setting up schemes at the casino? How come you can't see through it now?"
Sun Qiang said with a hint of disappointment.
When Chu Liu heard this, he scratched his head sheepishly.
After reprimanding Chu Liu, Sun Qiang sighed.
“You can’t come to Zuixianlou often from now on. Your status is different now. If a Jinyiwei captain comes here all the time, the guests here will be afraid.”
Hearing this on the sixth day of the lunar month, I felt a little sad.
"What's with that expression? It just means you can't come to Zuixianlou anymore. We'll still live together, it's not like we'll never see each other again. You're still young, you can't stay at Zuixianlou as a waiter forever. Life is all about going through phases. Now that you have a new identity, you naturally have to cut ties with the past."
Sun Qiang spoke earnestly.
........
In the Imperial Palace, in the Imperial Study, Jiajing looked at the blueprints handed to him by Zhou Chu.
"Train, rails?"
Jiajing asked, his face full of confusion.
"Yes, Your Majesty, once this train starts running, its transport capacity will be astonishing. Whether it's coal from Shanxi or wool products from the grasslands, the transportation costs will be greatly reduced. Moreover, in the future, the people of the Ming Dynasty will no longer have to endure the hardships of long journeys to other places; they can arrive quickly by train."
Zhou Chu explained.
When Jiajing heard this, his eyes lit up immediately.
He looked at Zhou Chu with intense gaze.
"I often wonder if you are a celestial being descended to earth to help me. How do you know everything?"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Chu wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. He really couldn't explain this problem himself. Fortunately, His Majesty was a staunch Taoist, so many things didn't need explanation; he could find the answer himself.
"In that case, I will draft an edict to instruct the Cabinet to notify the Ministry of Revenue to allocate funds to the Ministry of Works to fully construct the railway tracks."
Emperor Jiajing's heroic spirit soared to the clouds.
Upon hearing this, Zhou Chu immediately laughed. He was not just reforming the Ministry of Works for the sake of Shao Xi's family. If he didn't remove these parasites from the Ministry of Works, who knew how much money they would make off the railway project?