C134 Southern Heaven Temple of Great Perception
If nothing unexpected happened, ten thousand pieces of royal bonds worth a hundred silver would be sold out by noon, and the Royal Bank would have a million silver. This was equivalent to providing coal in the middle of a snowstorm for Imperial Household Department, who was unable to make ends meet.
The emperor was also full of smiles. After all, this was the royal family's property. When it came to the basics, wasn't it the emperor's own money? Ye Tian only served him.
The opening ceremony had already ended, and the commoners lined up in a line. The emperor even saw many families of the officials who attended the morning assembly every day.
He was even more satisfied with Ye Tian's plan on the opening and operation of Royal Bank. In his heart, the emperor scolded Minister Ye while laughing secretly: This Minister Ye, was created by craftsmen, yet became the Herbalist; harvested herbs, but also became a doctor; now he has become a merchant who laughs at profit. I wonder how many weird things are still stored in his head.
Thinking of this, the Emperor told Chu Yue and Chu Yu who were beside him, "I was so stuffy in the palace that I was about to turn mouldy. I wanted to come out and take a breather a long time ago."
At this point, the Emperor looked at Chu Yu and continued to speak with a smile, "Like me, your sister stays in the palace all year round and rarely comes out. Yet, you always play outside. Today, bring me and your sister and let's have a good stroll around the capital. Let's have some fun. "
Hearing the emperor's words, Chu Yu clapped excitedly and said, "No problem. Today, Royal Father and sister will follow me. I guarantee that your trip will be worthwhile."
The emperor purposely frowned and said: "I am a scout from Weibo, so Royal Father's name must not be called again. Just call me old master. "
Chu Yu smiled and made a big bow, purposely dragging her voice as she said, "Got it, Old ~ grandpa ~!"
The emperor laughed heartily as he looked at the two siblings with a gratified expression. It had been a long time since he had been as happy as he was today.
After Chu Yu finished speaking, she put one hand on the emperor's arm and the other on Chu Yue's hand as they walked out.
Head of the Imperial Guard and Zhao Zhentian didn't dare to lose a single step. Leading five or six guards, they followed closely behind Chu Hong and his daughter. Seeing that Chu Hong and the other two were about to exit through the Royal Bank gate, Zhao Zhentian quickly took a few steps forward, approached Chu Hong and said softly, "Your majesty, there's a lot of people gathered outside, and we don't have enough manpower. Should we let Si Wei accompany us?"
Chu Hong frowned. It was not easy for him to be like ordinary people and wander the streets with his own daughter. What he was most afraid of was the ghosts from Military Court following behind.
Normally when there were important ceremonial occasions, the attendants of the Military Court would expel all unrelated personnel within a few hundred meters of the emperor in advance, in order to ensure his safety.
It wasn't that Chu Hong didn't approve of this decision. After all, the Military Court Guard was doing their duty. However, it was always like this, causing the emperor to be unable to see even the slightest bit of fire and smoke in the human world. He was always in a high and mighty position, and as time passed, the emperor could not help but feel a sense of loneliness.
At this moment, Chu Hong's heart was filled with pleasure, comfort, and even a sense of accomplishment as he looked at the crowd, chattering, laughing and cursing in front of him.
These ordinary people were his subjects.
As an emperor, his greatest achievement was to let the people before him live and work in peace, without worries about food or clothing.
At this moment, Chu Hong was tired of the lonely days in the palace. If he could take a stroll in the capital every day, it would be a great thing for him.
Even if there was danger, Chu Hong didn't want to give up this hard-won opportunity to go shopping alone with his two daughters.
Looking at Zhao Zhentian, Chu Hong shook his head and said in a deep voice, "Don't alarm the guard. Just take your men and follow them from afar."
Zhao Zhentian was shocked and frowned.
The king's actions were full of danger. Without the protection of the imperial guards, it would be fine if they were normal mages or warriors. However, once they met high level mages or warriors, the emperor's safety would be greatly affected.
Although this was in the capital, Zhao Zhentian's identity determined that he could not ignore the slightest mistake.
Thinking of this, Zhao Zhentian said in a low voice, "Your majesty, I apologize for disobeying the imperial edict. Your majesty is not the emperor of a single person, but the emperor of the empire's common people. The emperor's safety was not only related to the imperial family, but also to the stability of the empire. "Therefore, this subject humbly requests the Emperor to allow the guards to follow you."
The emperor's hatred made his teeth itch. This Commander Zhao was truly like a piece of cake. I can't really be like an ordinary person and have a good rest.
Turning around, the Emperor looked at Zhao Zhentian and said, "Look at my attire, does anyone recognize me? "Commander Zhao, I truly want to see a day of ordinary people. As the sovereign of a country, can it be that even such a small wish cannot be fulfilled?"
Hearing the Emperor's words, Zhao Zhentian was speechless. Zhao Zhentian had accompanied his master for many years, so he was aware of the truth. He understood that today, the Emperor had gone out of the palace with great difficulty, and now he was with his two daughters. This was an extremely common occurrence for commoners, but to the Emperor, it was an extremely extravagant occasion.
How could the Emperor let go of such a precious opportunity?
Zhao Zhentian was silent. Chu Yue, who was beside him, said, "Commander Zhao, don't worry. Sister and I will protect Royal Father well."
Hearing Chu Yue's words, the Emperor laughed heartily. He looked at her and said, "Look, you're still caring about your daughter. You already know how to protect me."2
Zhao Zhentian raised his head and saw Chu Yue's pair of dark and deep eyes brimming with an intense burning desire. In the deepest part of those eyes, there seemed to be a lava volcano about to erupt.
Startled, Zhao Zhentian quickly lowered his head and replaced it with silence.
Seeing that Zhao Zhentian didn't say anything, the emperor said: "Silence represents agreement, then let's go."
The group of people leisurely strolled along the main street. Zhao Zhentian followed far behind with a few guards. Although it wasn't the first time he followed the emperor out of the palace, it was the most stressful time for Zhao Zhentian.
Behind them, the gate to the Royal Bank was still filled with people. There were definitely a lot of things that needed to be done since the opening of the first day, so the busy figures of Ye Tian, Denean, and Mei Rou would flash past the Royal Bank's gate from time to time.
Chu Hong, Chu Yue, and Chu Yu followed the three of them and strolled along the purple gold street to a few antique shops, then went to the Hero's Monument to look at the martial arts juggling. When they passed by the Flower Street, Chu Yu specifically asked Chu Hong to go under the pavilion at Aroma Workshop.
Along the way, Chu Hong, who had lived in the palace for a long time, only felt that his world had been broadened. Before, they had always heard the ministers talk about what kind of shop was opened in the capital, and a few girls from Jiangnan came to visit, while the Hero's Monument went up with a new batch of Martial Skill Scrolls. However, listening was listening, and there was no truth in seeing it with one's own eyes. Although all the daily activities were decided by the national affairs, Chu Hong was not very familiar with the specific life forms on the streets.
Under Chu Yu's lead, the three of them ate the candied fruits of Wu Si alley, and then went to Moon Street to eat grilled fish wings. When they arrived at Liujin Street, they specifically went to Four Seas Restaurant to eat the signature dish, Red Braised Snow Chicken. After the three of them were done, they went to Fifth Avenue and asked for a secret smoked lamb leg.
Towards the various snacks introduced by Chu Yu, Chu Hong felt his appetite expand. Although they weren't big, they were much more delicious than the imperial cuisine in the palace.
After finishing their snacks, the three of them chatted and laughed as they arrived at a temple at the end of Fifth Avenue.
Although the temple was small in size, it had a gray roof with a yellow wall and a wide gate. At first glance, it gave off a sense of majesty.
Chu Hong pointed at the temple and said, "What is this temple called?"
"Father, ah, master, this temple is called the Great Perception South Heaven Temple. It was opened here by the monks of Inca Empire, and they usually rely on begging Buddha and drawing lots to earn some money to make a living." Chu Yu said.
Chu Hong nodded: "People of Inca opened a temple, what can you say?"
At this time, First Princess Chu Yue smiled and said, "According to the rumors, the temple of the People of Inca is extremely effective, especially in raising the official and making a fortune, even the Taoists and Confucianism cannot reach it."
Hearing Chu Yue's words, Chu Hong's interest was greatly piqued and he replied: "Oh? Really? "Then let me calculate how much longer I have left."
The three of them entered the gates of the Great Perception South Heaven Temple.
Zhao Zhentian then arranged a few imperial guards to guard the temple from the front, back, left, and right. Zhao Zhentian, on the other hand, was guarding the gate.
Zhao Zhentian had been to this temple before. According to his observations and memories, although the Great Perception South Heaven Temple was a temple opened by the People of Inca, it had always been a part of the story.
Zhao Zhentian was more assured about this.
At this moment, Chu Hong and the other two entered the temple and arrived in a large courtyard.
A few monks were sweeping the green bricks on the ground not far away. In the center of the courtyard, there was a six feet tall steel incense burner that was emitting thick smoke.
Although the temple was not big, it revealed a kind and kind aura.
Chu Hong smiled. He was very satisfied with the extraordinary Buddhist style displayed by this temple.
Seeing three people enter the courtyard, a skinny bald monk with a black face walked out from the hall in front of the incense burner.
The monk went up to Chu Hong and greeted him, "Benefactor, are you incense, Buddha, or lots?"
Chu Hong smiled lightly and said: "Of course it's to draw lots."
The black-faced monk extended his hand and made a "please enter" gesture. Chu Hong and the others followed the black-faced monk into the hall in the middle.
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