Chapter 664: The Price of Living

"Apart from him, who else in this world can imitate a jade seal from the country that is hard to distinguish between true and false?"

Chen Dachang looked calm, as if he was saying that the weather is so nice today, and he is at sea again, so why not eat lobster and abalone.

Rong Xin still looked shocked and frightened.

"But Eunuch Chen didn't mean that the real Chuanguo Yuxi is missing a corner."

"who knows?"

Chen Dachang rolled his eyes, "Zhongzong threw the jade seal to the late emperor, and the jade seal lost a corner. There are no more than five people in the world who know about it. Four of them have passed away, and only our family is still alive.

You have also heard the rumors in the palace that Zhongzong smashed the jade seal because of the persecution of the courtiers. Have you ever heard that Zhongzong smashed the jade seal because of the anger of the late emperor? "

Rong Xin shook his head slowly. In the rumors that the jade seal was smashed and a corner was missing, there was indeed no late emperor.

Chen Dachang continued: "No one knows that the real Jade Seal of Chuanguo is missing a corner. Perhaps when the late emperor came to the throne, some people suspected it. However, those people either passed away or were executed by the late emperor.

Why did the first emperor go on a killing spree just after he ascended the throne? The world said that the first emperor had a bad temper and bloodthirsty, but in fact, the first emperor was trying to kill people to silence his mouth. Anyone who dares to doubt Chuan Guo Yuxi, regardless of the reason, will be executed by the order of the first emperor.

After the killing, everyone is in danger and only wants to save their lives, so no one cares about Chuanguo Yuxi. When the killings came to an end, fakes appeared out of nowhere, and no one could distinguish the real from the fake. No one could have imagined that the Chuan Guo Yuxi in the palace would be a fake. "

Having said this, Chen Dachang coughed violently.

Rong Xin came back to his senses, and hurriedly fed medicine to Chen Dachang and bandaged the wound.

After treating the wounds, both of them were a little depressed.

Chen Dachang said wearily: "In order to make this fake, Mr. Gu personally traveled to the northwest, found abandoned ore veins in the mountains, and studied the properties of the ore veins. Following the clues, he found the real Jade Seal in the palace. The original stone is produced in the same vein of jade. It takes a year to produce a peerless boutique with meticulous care.

Do you know that when the jade seal was successfully made, it was placed in front of the late emperor. If he hadn't known that the real Chuanguo jade seal was missing a corner, even the first emperor would not be able to tell whether the jade seal was real or not. But now, it doesn't matter whether it's true or false.

What is true can become false, and what is false can become true. The first emperor has used that jade seal for more than thirty years, and His Majesty has also used it for several years. Even if it is a fake, after so many years, it is enough to become real.

As for the jade seal missing a corner in the underground palace,

It doesn't matter anymore. Even if someone really stole the jade seal, it would be of no use. Because the royal family will not recognize it, the court will not recognize it, and the world will not recognize it. The person who came up with the idea of ​​stealing the Jade Seal of the Chuan Kingdom was obviously an idiot, not clear-headed. "

After hearing all this, Rong Xin felt very heavy.

He was silent for a long time before asking: "Is that jade seal the last work of Mr. Gu?"

Chen Dachang wondered why Rong Xin would ask this question.

But he still answered honestly, "It's not his last work. It stands to reason that Mr. Gu knew so many secrets and made that jade seal himself. He should be executed afterwards.

However, the first emperor uncharacteristically spared his life. As a result, Mr. Gu entered the court and was bound by court rules for the rest of his life, bid farewell to the life of a playboy. Our family can see that Mr. Gu is very aggrieved, and he has been enduring it until his children grow up and start a family. Then he did a crazy thing. "

"What's the matter?" Rong Xin asked curiously.

Chen Dachang laughed, very happy.

Said in a nostalgic tone: "He copied an imperial edict and falsely passed on the imperial edict. The content of the imperial edict is to ask him to serve as an official for the elderly. As a result, the first emperor knew about the imperial edict before it was completed. The first emperor laughed angrily, and simply agreed His wish was to drive him home, but he retained his official position, and he was not allowed to leave the mansion at will."

"Is this the reason why Mr. Gu hasn't been in the house for many years?" Rong Xin asked.

Chen Dachang laughed, "That's right, that's why he doesn't stay in the house all the year round. He was originally a dude who was proficient in eating, drinking and having fun. He still doesn't change his nature when he gets old.

But the first emperor deliberately suppressed his nature and made him unhappy for the rest of his life. This is the price paid by the first emperor for allowing him to live. Until he died, he couldn't go out of the house to have a good time, and he was wronged. "

Chen Dachang felt a little regretful. It's a pity that when old man Gu was alive, he couldn't live happily for a day.

"Did the first emperor order him to be executed?" Rong Xin asked hastily.

Chen Dachang shook his head lightly, "Emperor Xian didn't need to order him to be executed. When Emperor Xian was seriously ill, Mr. Gu knew that his time was short. He had to die before Emperor Xian. Everything was doomed from the very beginning. I am ready. By the way, I will use my own death to give Mr. Gu a way to survive, so why not do it."

"You mean, Mr. Gu is willing to die?"

Chen Dachang nodded, "Yes, he was willing to die. In fact, as early as the third year of Kaiyao, he should have died. However, he survived and lived for more than thirty years, which is enough."

Rong Xin sneered, "I've lived for more than thirty years, but I haven't lived a happy day."

Chen Dachang smiled, and said casually: "How many people in the world can live a happy life? To be happy and alive, you can only choose one of two. For you, do you choose to have a happy day or live an extra thirty years."

Rong Xin couldn't answer.

This question is too difficult.

Chen Dachang continued: "Mr. Gu made a choice without any hesitation. He chose to live, to live for himself, for his family, and for future generations."

It took Rong Xin a little time to calm down his emotions.

"Before Mr. Gu died, he was summoned by the late emperor. Can you tell me what the late emperor said to Mr. Gu? Madame wants to know."

Chen Dachang laughed, "It's just two old acquaintances chatting, chatting about family affairs and children. They didn't mention a single word about what happened back then. There has always been a tacit understanding between Mr. Gu and the late Emperor."

Rong Xin bowed and bowed, "Thank you, Eunuch Chen, for telling the truth."

Chen Dachang laughed, but unexpectedly the wound was affected, and the pain caused him to gasp.

After the wound didn't hurt so much, he gritted his teeth and said, "Tell Madam, our family has said everything that needs to be said. There will be no next time."

"Eunuch Chen, don't worry, there will be no next time." Rong Xin solemnly promised.

Chen Dachang snorted coldly, "I can't speak more eloquently, our family depends on how you do it."

He looked outside the cabin, at the endless sea, the waves were churning.

This is his dream and a new starting point in his life.

He laughed, "If it weren't for our family still having desires in our hearts, our family would never seek skin from a tiger."

Rong Xin said: "Since Eunuch Chen still has desires in his heart, he should heal his wounds as soon as possible. When we arrive at the shipyard, Eunuch Chen will still need to dispatch the command to kill all the aborigines."

Chen Dachang sneered, "You don't need to remind our family. As long as our family doesn't die, our family will definitely kill those wild monkeys who don't listen to education, so that they know how to fear and obey."

"I wish Eunuch Chen all the best."

"Get out!"

Chen Dachang immediately turned his face.

Rong Xin didn't take it seriously, got up and walked out of the cabin.

He told his subordinates, "Take good care of Eunuch Chen, and try to satisfy every need."

"The subordinate obeys."

Rong Xin returned to his cabin, took out the stationery, and began to write.

He wanted to send what he heard back to the capital in time.

Wait until the next pier, there will be their own boats to pick up. At that time, he will hand over the letter to the appropriate person to take it back to land and post it back to the capital.

The content of the letter seems ordinary at first glance, but there is a mystery hidden in it.

In this way, it can be ensured that the contents of the letter will not be known after the letter is lost and falls into the hands of others.

After writing the letter, put it in the envelope and seal it.

He opened the cabin door and looked out to sea.

It's almost December, but it's still hot here.

I don't know when I will be able to return to Jiangnan after going to sea this time.

Maybe a year, maybe two years...

The only thing he can be sure of is that when he returns to Jiangnan, Sihai Trading Company's situation in Jiangnan will be greatly improved.

At that time, Four Seas Commercial Bank will be the leading large merchant.

As for the pirates, let them live on.

Driving away wolves and tigers is a good strategy.

Rong Xin faced the direction of the land and waved his arms.

"goodbye!"

"Are you worried that you won't be able to go back?"

Chen Dachang actually had someone carry him out.

"Eunuch Chen doesn't rest?"

"Didn't you persuade me to give you life-saving medicine, as long as you have one breath, you can survive. Since you can't die, there is no need for our family to hide in a small cabin."

Rong Xin smiled, "What does Eunuch Chen want to say?"

"Are you worried that you won't be able to go back?"

Rong Xin shook his head, "I'm just not sure when to go back."

Chen Dachang smiled sarcastically, "Sure enough, there was no good intention in arranging our family to go to sea from the very beginning."

Rong Xin said: "Eunuch Chen, don't forget, I will always be with you."

Chen Dachang said, "Your life is worthless, at least not as valuable as ours."

Rong Xin chuckled, "Eunuch Chen, don't think too highly of yourself, the present is not what it used to be, and whose life is more valuable, it doesn't matter what you say."

"Haha... Huh..." Chen Dachang knew that the wound would be involved, but he still couldn't help laughing.

He stretched out his hand and patted Rong Xin's arm, "You are right. In the eyes of Mrs. Zhao, you are indeed more valuable than our family. It's a pity that we are now at sea, far away from land. Your life has become unsafe important."

Rong Xin responded with a contemptuous smile.