GBP Chapter 1248 Brother-in-law, do you still think you can fool me like a fool?
Chapter 1248 Brother-in-law, do you still think you can fool me like a fool?
Yang Shaofeng felt very sad that he couldn't let the dogs on Xinming Island eat "the taste of home".
Therefore, Yang Shaofeng decided to make Zhu Laosi, Liao Yongzhong, and Yu Tongyuan suffer as well.
There were also the officials from the Imperial Observatory, plus the short, stocky men who came on board this time.
"Tell those shorty fellows to speed things up, get the lodgings and port ready first, and then quickly get the observatory that those big shots and officials at the Imperial Observatory want made."
"And those officials in the Imperial Observatory, let them do whatever they can now."
“Those officials who understand geological exploration and mineral prospecting should not be idle. Send a team of soldiers to protect them and let them find out what resources are nearby. At the very least, they should draw a clear map of Xinming Island.”
“This is our ancient land of the Han and Tang dynasties. It would be too outrageous if we didn’t even have a map.”
Yang Shaofeng then turned his gaze to Zhu Laosi, "Your Highness should also hurry back to the capital. We can talk about gifts later. We should take advantage of the fact that my father-in-law is not in the capital to get the novel published first."
"..."
Zhu Laosi stared at Yang Shaofeng in disbelief.
So, my brother-in-law sent me back to Beijing not for any winter supplies, but so that he could spread rumors about my father using the novel before he returned to Beijing.
Zhu Laosi stared intently at Yang Shaofeng and said in a deep voice, "What? My brother-in-law is spreading rumors about my father?! Has he forgotten that he's my own father?!"
Yang Shaofeng chuckled and retorted, "What, is Your Highness afraid?"
Zhu Laosi snorted, curled his lip, and said, "Brother-in-law, you've misunderstood. What I meant was, we need to pay more."
Liao Yongzhong and Yu Tongyuan stood by, dumbfounded, watching the brother-in-law and his younger brother.
One of them is really daring to swindle his father-in-law.
The other one is someone who would actually betray his own father.
Liao Yongzhong became increasingly frightened as he thought about it, and immediately gave Yu Tongyuan a wink.
"Let's run quickly. They might not die from their reckless behavior, but we, as bystanders watching the show, are unlikely to survive."
Yu Tongyuan nodded without hesitation.
"If you're going to run, then run quickly, or we'll both get covered in blood later."
The two men suddenly nodded in perfect unison, and Yu Tongyuan then cupped his hands to Yang Shaofeng and said, "Well... Your Highness, you and His Highness can continue your stroll, while Liao Pifu and I will go and arrange things on the ship."
Liao Yongzhong chimed in, "Yes, yes, there's a lot more to do on the ship."
After Liao Yongzhong and Yu Tongyuan left, Yang Shaofeng suddenly sighed and looked at the few yellow dogs that were gradually disappearing into the distance, saying, "They must be very disappointed."
Zhu Laosi was stunned for a moment, then asked, "What are you disappointed about?"
Yang Shaofeng said, "It's not easy for people from our hometown to come, but they came empty-handed."
Zhu Laosi pursed his lips and said, "Let's not talk about whether they're disappointed or not—brother-in-law, how do you know they must have been left behind by the Qin and Han ancestors?"
"What if they are local dogs from Xinming Island?"
"After all, all dogs look the same."
After a slight pause, Zhu Laosi licked his lips again and said, "How about we talk about adding more money?"
Seeing that he couldn't get away with using rhubarb, Yang Shaofeng changed his tune and said, "Adding money isn't out of the question."
"Your Highness can go directly to your sister after you return to the capital and ask her to look through the storeroom for you. There should still be some decent items there."
"However, one thing is certain: this novel needs to be printed as soon as possible."
Zhu Laosi pursed his lips and said, "Brother-in-law, are you still trying to fool me like a fool?"
"You have a lot of good stuff in your storeroom, but the problem is, when you're at home, you can still give it to me. But if I go to your door and ask for it, do you think my sister will even listen to me?"
"It's already a miracle that those two don't try to fleece me from my warehouse!"
At this point, Zhu Laosi suddenly and inexplicably understood Xu Yungong—could it be that Xu Yungong looked at him with disdain, and that his sister was also... No, wait, Miaoyun is such a good girl, how could she be like those other sisters!
No, that's not right. I really need to go back to the capital as soon as possible.
Even if it's just for Miaoyun, I have to go back.
Something's even more wrong!
Before going back, I still need to negotiate the terms with my brother-in-law. After all, it involves his warehouse. If he doesn't show some credibility, how can I move things out of his warehouse?
Thinking of this, Zhu Laosi stared intently at Yang Shaofeng and said, "Here's what we'll do, brother-in-law, you write a letter to my sister and give me a token to prove that I didn't covet the things in your storeroom, but went there to pick things on your orders."
Yang Shaofeng was so angry at Zhu Laosi that he laughed.
You're not after the things in my storeroom?
Yes,
You brothers certainly don't covet the things in my storeroom, but you all have your eyes on my tea and food!
Good heavens, every time you guys come to my house for dinner, you're like starving wolves who haven't eaten in eight lifetimes. And when you leave, your ability to plunder things is just like a short, ugly man entering a village!
Especially that place called Black Sesame Tangyuan (glutinous rice balls), every time I go there I order food like I'm at home, and before I leave I have to ask the kitchen to make a few extra dishes to pack up, and I also have to sneak some tea or something.
Thinking about this, Yang Shaofeng wondered if he should send someone else back.
But when Yang Shaofeng thought of the childhood sweethearts arranged for Lao Deng in "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber", he suddenly changed his mind.
So what if we lose a little something?
Things are inanimate. If Zhu Laosi can plunder my storeroom today, I might be able to plunder them back from his storeroom tomorrow as well.
Besides, isn't Zhu Laosi almost at the age to get married?
It just so happens that Xu Miaoyun is very close to Jin'er and Yun'er, and they often visit my home.
If I were to casually utter a few words...
Besides, how many you can choose and how wide your selection range is, isn't that ultimately up to me?
Fourth brother, don't blame your brother-in-law for tricking you. It's just that your reputation as the Yongle Emperor is too great, and it's really satisfying to trick you!
While Yang Shaofeng was pondering something in his mind, he said with a smile, "Alright, then I'll write a letter home to your sister and give you a token. Then His Highness can have your sister take you to the storeroom to choose one."
Zhu Laosi was preoccupied with Xu Miaoyun and didn't see the smile on Yang Shaofeng's face. He just nodded stupidly and said, "Brother-in-law, don't worry. As long as the benefits are right, I'll take care of the publishing of the novel."
Anyway, I, Zhu, didn't say how to print it—I just handed the novel over to my older brother and let him print it, isn't that still printing?
Anyway, my older brother never holds back when he's trying to screw over his father!