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The palace walls are deep. Cheng Yu followed Eunuch Zhuo on the long red brick road.

From time to time on the road, palace people would step aside and bow their heads in salute. It seemed that this place was prosperous and wealthy, but Cheng Yu only felt depressed.

It wasn't until they arrived outside Emperor Dongshan's chamber that Eunuch Zhuo whispered in a low voice, "Mr. Cheng, everything must be done according to circumstances and in compliance with Your Majesty!"

At this time, Cheng Yu took a deep look at Eunuch Zhuo who was walking in front, with a somewhat complicated look in his eyes.

You must know that Eunuch Zhuo can achieve the position of chief eunuch, so he is naturally trusted by His Majesty. Although Cheng Yu was not a member of the court, he also knew that Eunuch Zhuo had always been loyal to His Majesty.

Logically speaking, people like Eunuch Zhuo should not remind them again and again.

"Thank you for the tip, Eunuch!" Cheng Yu said, following Eunuch Zhuo into the dormitory. He remembered that his cousin had told him that if something happened in the palace again, he could ask Eunuch Zhuo for help.

It can be seen that the relationship between Eunuch Zhuo and his cousin is unusual. Even Cheng Yu has not figured out why Eunuch Zhuo treats his cousin so differently. Is it really because of his help.

Or maybe, this is what goes around, Cheng Yu no longer thinks about it, because he has already arrived in front of Emperor Dongshan.

"The common people have seen Your Majesty!" Cheng Yu lifted up his robe and knelt down to worship. Although he was not an official, there was nothing wrong with his etiquette.

Emperor Dongshan was sitting on the golden chair in the dormitory. His expression looked healthy, but his eyes were becoming increasingly cloudy.

"Mr. Cheng, get up! I suddenly summoned you into the palace, but did you disturb Mr. Cheng?" Emperor Dongshan asked with a smile. He seemed to be amiable, but every word was actually oppression.

These days, Dongshan Huang could clearly feel that his body was getting worse day by day. Even if the imperial doctor said that he only needed to live a good life and cultivate himself, Dongshan Huang didn't understand that it was just the imperial doctor's excuse.

Presumably, the poison the prince administered last time had damaged his roots. Emperor Dongshan wanted to dig out the prince and whip his corpse, but he had to face the reality.

Nowadays, let alone dealing with government affairs, it is a little difficult for him to even do the most basic walking every day.

"Your Majesty is serious. It is an honor for the common people to come and meet His Majesty!" Cheng Yu bowed and replied.

Emperor Dongshan was very satisfied with Cheng Yu's attitude and gave Cheng Yu a seat. Then he and Cheng Yu seemed to be chatting normally, but he was testing and sizing every word.

Fortunately, Cheng Yu has faced and dealt with all the three religions and noble families in recent years. Even if he faced the Dongshan Emperor, he was still able to handle them with ease.

For a while, the palace was quite happy.

While chatting, Emperor Dongshan started talking about other things, "There have been a lot of troubles in the palace recently, and it was even difficult for me to sleep peacefully. Yesterday, I asked an eminent monk to enter the palace. The eminent monk said that he wanted to build a lighthouse palace for me in the south. Come and save my soul! After hearing this, I originally wanted to refuse, but my body is getting worse day by day, and the turmoil in the court continues!"

Cheng Yu smiled lightly, finally understanding why Dongshan Emperor summoned him this time.

It turns out that he wanted to build a palace for pleasure, but he was unwilling to take the money himself. It was really ridiculous. Since he knows that the court is in turmoil, he only cares about his own enjoyment. This kind of king is simply a tragedy for the people.

"I believe what the eminent monk said must be the truth. Even if your Majesty is not doing it for yourself, you should do it for the sake of the people!" Cheng Yu said flatteringly. "Mr. Cheng understands my thoughts, but now that all the money in the treasury is used to supplement the frontline soldiers, I have no choice! I asked Mr. Cheng to come here today because I want to ask Mr. Cheng if there is any other way. After all, the Cheng family The wealth of the castle is astronomical, and it will surely solve my urgent need!" Emperor Dongshan smiled, without any trace of embarrassment on his face.

The leader of a country behaves like a beggar, even shamelessly.

Cheng Yu pressed her fingertips against her palms to suppress the turmoil in her heart. Cheng Yu naturally knew the situation of the soldiers on the border. He heard that Emperor Dongshan had reduced the pensions for the soldiers a few days ago. Even if some soldiers died in battle, their families would only receive a meager amount of money that could not even afford a good meal.

But now, Emperor Dongshan can brazenly say that the empty treasury is for those soldiers, not to mention that a few years ago, Chengjiabao provided money to build Emperor Dongshan's palace. Now, just now, Emperor Dongshan has set his sights on On Cheng Jiabao's body.

With Cheng Jiabao's financial resources, if he wanted to be free from restrictions and difficulties in Dongshan Kingdom, it would be acceptable to contribute some gold and silver to the court every year, or even build some palaces or something.

But what Cheng Yu found unacceptable was that now that the people were hungry and the soldiers' pensions had been reduced, Emperor Dongshan still had time to build a palace.

If Emperor Dongshan asked Chengjiabao for money today, he would accept it for the sake of the people, the soldiers, and the construction of the country, but not for pleasure.

For a moment, Cheng Yu wanted to refuse, but he was very rational. He was in the palace now. If he refused, Emperor Dongshan would probably detain him and threaten Chengjiabao with himself.

Dongshan Huang must really be able to do this kind of thing.

"Your Majesty is serious. It is my Chengjiabao's blessing to be able to share His Majesty's worries! I, Chengjiabao, will definitely need to contribute to this matter, but the industry has also been in a slump in recent years. I am afraid that I will not be able to come up with so much money at once. , I wonder if Your Majesty can allow the common people to think of other ways?" Cheng Yu asked with a smile, without any displeasure in his eyes.

Dongshan Huang's smile couldn't help but expand. He liked Cheng Yu's knowledge of current affairs very much.

In fact, there were quite a few Imperial Guard troops around the dormitory today. If Cheng Yu didn't respond, Emperor Dongshan had other ideas.

"Of course this is what it should be, but there is no basis for what you say. I guess Mr. Cheng is willing to set up a document, right?" Although Emperor Dongshan asked, his tone was full of threats.

"This is natural!" Cheng Yu nodded, and immediately asked someone to bring a pen and paper to write a document on building a palace for the royal family, and stamp it with Cheng Yu's secret seal.

Emperor Dongshan looked at the document in his hand and felt very satisfied. He repeatedly asked Cheng Yu to stay for dinner, but Cheng Yu refused.

After Cheng Yu left, Emperor Dongshan was a little tired, so Concubine Li quickly came in to help Emperor Dongshan lie down.

"My beloved concubine, when my health is better and the Cheng family has finished building the palace, I will take my beloved concubine to the palace to escape the summer heat! I have seen the architectural drawings of the Ministry of Industry. This palace is extremely luxurious!"

Concubine Li listened to Dongshan Emperor's longing, smiled, and knelt obediently beside the bed, like an obedient canary.

"Then I'll be waiting, and will accompany your Majesty to escape the summer heat!" Li Fei said softly, her voice gentle.

But this is Concubine Li. Just now, she seemed to be standing outside the palace, but she was carrying a hidden weapon. As long as Emperor Dongshan wanted to hurt Cheng Yu, Concubine Li could instantly kill those palace officials and control Dongshan. Emperor.

Under Li Fei's seemingly harmless appearance, there are sharp thorns.