allonlinenovel Chapter 1081 Old Deng, how's your back scratcher?
Chapter 1081 Old Deng, how's your back scratcher?
Yang Shaofeng finally witnessed Emperor Zhu's unique skill—he could call out "son-in-law" in an incredibly disgusting voice while wearing a dark and sour face.
Emperor Zhu rubbed his hands together and forced a smile: "Well, I just wanted to ask you, have those two girls, Jin'er and Yu'er, ever given you the cold shoulder?"
What the hell?
Yang Shaofeng almost rolled his eyes in front of Emperor Zhu.
No, you old man, as my father-in-law, what are you thinking when you ask this question?
Are you bored and have nothing better to do than come here to sow discord?
Or are you, old Deng, planning to take over the after-sales service?
The key point is that Jin'er and Yu'er have never given me the cold shoulder.
Besides, even if you dare to take on after-sales service, I wouldn't dare to apply for it!
While inwardly complaining, Yang Shaofeng shook his head and said, "Father-in-law, I have a very good relationship with Princess Funing and Princess Fuyang, and we have never had a fight."
After saying that, Yang Shaofeng added in his mind: It's always me who makes them blush!
Emperor Zhu's eyes lit up, and he looked at Yang Shaofeng and said, "Well, I heard that the Duke of E has angered your Aunt Chang every time, and he has to apologize properly every time."
Yang Shaofeng suddenly wanted to cover his face and ears.
I Have a Friend Series?
The key point is that everyone else makes up a friend, but you, Lao Deng, specifically named and fabricated one.
Tsk tsk.
Another day that Chang Hei Tan's reputation has been damaged.
Emperor Zhu continued, "I heard that your Aunt Chang said she wanted to take a concubine for Chang Heizi, but Chang Heizi refused no matter what, which angered your Aunt Chang."
Goodness, you really dare to make up anything, huh?
In unofficial histories, it is said that Chang Heizi wanted to take a concubine, but the Lan family was jealous and refused. How come it's a complete 180-degree reversal in your case?
Seeing Yang Shaofeng's suspicious look, Zhu Huangdi's dark and smelly old face actually flushed slightly: "Well, we know that your Aunt Chang is trying to help the Chang family have more descendants, and she means well. But, as the common people know, you can't force a relationship. The Duke of Eguo is not willing, and she can't force it, right?"
For some reason, Yang Shaofeng suddenly said, "It's not sweet, but it quenches your thirst!"
What?
Emperor Zhu glared menacingly at Yang Shaofeng. "Quench your thirst? Do you, you scoundrel, also want to take a concubine?"
Yang Shaofeng immediately panicked and stood up abruptly. "I didn't! I didn't! You can't wrong my son-in-law!"
Emperor Zhu snorted coldly and continued, "Alright, we know you didn't. What we're saying is that Chang Heizi doesn't want to take a concubine, but your Aunt Chang insists on making him. In a fit of anger, Chang Heizi said, 'Just let your Aunt Chang manage the backyard...'"
Yang Shaofeng and Zhu Biao stared blankly at Emperor Zhu, whose voice grew softer and softer: "In his anger, he even said, 'If it doesn't work out, then I won't let your Aunt Chang be the mistress of the house...'"
Oh, they've even started arguing about the plot of sealing the palace and deposing the empress?
So, Mr. Deng, how's your back scratcher doing?
Yang Shaofeng gloated inwardly, while Zhu Biao snorted.
Courageous!
Emperor Zhu glanced at Yang Shaofeng, then at Zhu Biao, and said urgently, "What kind of looks are those two giving us? Stop staring at us like that, you two need to think of a solution for us!"
Now you admit it's your business?
Yang Shaofeng wanted to imitate Bian Que and say, "There's no hope, just wait to die, farewell," but when he saw the black sesame dumpling next to him, and thought about how he had been tricked by the black sesame dumpling and his stupid younger brothers several times recently, he couldn't help but chuckle and said, "Actually, this matter is easy to handle."
Emperor Zhu and the black sesame soup stared expectantly at Yang Shaofeng.
Yang Shaofeng first said, "Aunt Chang is the most reasonable person," and then slowly added, "Besides, Aunt Chang wants the Chang family to have many descendants, what wrong could she be? So, this matter is definitely the Duke of E's fault."
Seeing that Emperor Zhu's face was turning dark again, Yang Shaofeng chuckled to himself and said, "However, Aunt Chang has misunderstood something."
"What she wants is for the Chang family to have many descendants, but there's no need to keep an eye on the Duke of E, is there?"
"After all, there are still two young masters from the Chang family."
"If we get them married sooner and give them a few more concubines, wouldn't that also allow the Chang family to continue its lineage?"
"..."
Yang Shaofeng did not mention the age of marriage, nor did he mention the rules for taking concubines.
Emperor Zhu did not ask either.
After all, Zhu Lao Er, Zhu Lao San, and Zhu Lao Si are almost twenty years old and ready to get married, and although the princess can only have one principal wife, she can have several concubines.
More importantly, his eldest son was already married, which fulfilled the conditions for taking several concubines.
Black sesame dumplings stared blankly at Yang Shaofeng.
what is this?
To please your mother-in-law, you'd betray your brother-in-law?
He even suggested taking more concubines.
I can indeed take more concubines, and the officials in the court have been calling for this for a long time.
The problem is, didn't any of you ask for my opinion first?
I have no intention of taking a concubine!
Zhu Biao glanced at the thoughtful Emperor Zhu with a dark expression, then at Yang Shaofeng, and suddenly snorted coldly, "Brother-in-law is right. Mao-ge and Sheng-ge are indeed of marriageable age. We'll have to ask Aunt Chang to help them choose some suitable partners."
"but……"
Zhu Biao then changed the subject, adding, "The Duke of E does indeed have a responsibility to ensure the Chang family's prosperity, so it's only right that he take two concubines..."
Before Zhu Biao could finish speaking, Chen Zhong, who was guarding outside the door, spoke first: "Your Highness, Your Highness, Prince Consort, the Goryeo Deputy Envoy Park Sung-seong says he has important business to discuss and urgently requests an audience with Your Highness."
Emperor Zhu snorted coldly and said, "Bring him in." He relaxed his hands, which had been tucked into his sleeves, and Yang Shaofeng wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.
Something's not right today!
The idea that Lao Deng angered his mother-in-law is probably a lie. He and his mother-in-law had probably planned it all along, intending to sell the black sesame dumplings and Zhu Lao Er, Zhu Lao San, Zhu Lao Si, and Zhu Xiao Wu.
Well, it doesn't necessarily have to be black sesame dumplings, after all, he is Zhu Chongba and Ma Xiuying's biological son.
However, the situation is less certain for Zhu Yuanzhang's sons, Zhu Lao Er, Zhu Lao San, Zhu Lao Si, Zhu Lao Wu, Zhu Lao Liu, and Zhu Lao Qi.
As for the remaining sons of Zhu the Eighth to the Thirteenth... these were all sons of the Ming Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, and their relationship with them was not as close as that with the sons of the Prince of Wu.
Old Deng will definitely face less pressure when he sells them.
Thinking of this, Yang Shaofeng couldn't help but click his tongue.
It's fortunate that Zhu Lao Er and the others are not yet twenty years old.
Otherwise, Old Deng would definitely be pressuring him to get married and have kids.
Just as Yang Shaofeng was secretly grumbling to himself, Park Sung-sung, led by Chang Xiaojiu, walked over.
"Park Sung-seong, the Deputy Envoy of Goryeo, pays his respects to His Majesty the Emperor and His Highness the Crown Prince."
Park Sung-sung knelt down with a thud, respectfully bowing to Old Deng and Black Sesame Dumplings, and then bowing to Yang Shaofeng, saying, "This subject pays respects to Your Highness, the Prince Consort."
Old Deng gave a soft "hmm," while Black Sesame Dumpling reached out to help him up, saying, "Minister Park, you may rise."
After Park Sung-sung stood up, Yang Shaofeng asked, "Vice Envoy Park, what urgent matter brings you to see me?"