The prince is very cruel

Chapter 581

The old emperor was obviously reluctant to say more, and said calmly, "Since you returned to the capital, I have agreed to all your conditions, including the business license. I'm afraid that in the past ten days, your Guan family has made a lot of money, right?"

"I heard that your people have already started contacting merchants in the south to build a salt depot. I have even exempted you from half of the taxes."

"Ask yourself, have I ever asked you for a dime more from the beginning to the end?"

Guan Ning touched his nose: "No."

"In that case, is it too much for me to ask you to go and do your work earlier?"

"I have already said that after you complete this task, you will be given high positions and generous salaries."

"What else are you not satisfied with?" The old emperor seemed very dissatisfied with Guan Ning's procrastinating attitude.

Guan Ning could only say: "Well, okay."

"Your Majesty, I will arrange this matter immediately after I return."

"Zhao Tai is in Guangdong and Guangxi. Normally, he will definitely not return to Beijing. I need to go to Guangdong and Guangxi."

The old emperor's expression improved a little, and he nodded: "I am at ease with you doing the job."

"I don't care what you want to do or how you want to do it. I have never seen you before. It's up to you." His eyes looked meaningful.

Guan Ning immediately curled his lips and cursed in his heart, isn't he just trying to distance himself from the matter and not allow himself to mention his name? He's afraid that Zhao Tai and his subordinates will use this as an excuse to rebel.

The typical thing is that I ask you to do it, but if something goes wrong, it has nothing to do with me. This is a typical leadership style.

But he couldn't show it. After all, this task meant both time and space for Guan Ning, and it also brought him great benefits.

"Yes, Your Majesty, I understand."

"That's good. I'm tired." The old emperor stood up, looking very old and frail, and left with the help of others.

"Your Majesty!" Guan Ning suddenly shouted again.

"Is there anything else?" The old emperor turned around.

Guan Ning rolled his eyes and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, this is my first time in the Imperial Garden. Seeing the beautiful scenery, I am filled with admiration. I wonder if Your Majesty could allow me to stay in the Imperial Garden for a while."

He looked like a man who had never seen the world. In fact, he wanted to wait for Concubine Ya here. They had previously agreed to meet in the Imperial Garden, but during this period of time, Guan Ning had to guard against many spies on the one hand, and secretly develop the Guan family's "underground business" on the other hand, which made him too busy to handle everything.

And this moment is undoubtedly an opportunity!

When the old emperor heard that it was just a small matter, he nodded immediately and said, "Yes, you can explore freely. There are flowers and trees from all over the world here. If you like, you can take some back and transplant them."

After saying that, he left trembling.

Seeing that the Green Steward was still there, Guan Ning immediately stepped forward and said with a smile.

"Green Manager, may I have a moment with you?"

The Green Steward said with a smile, "Prince, you want to know why His Majesty wants you to hurry?"

Guan Ning was shocked. He was indeed a thousand-year-old fox. He knew it before he even opened his mouth.

Before he could speak, Chief Steward Lu spoke in advance, "Prince, please don't ask so many questions. This involves some matters in the court. This matter cannot be delayed. Just go ahead and handle it."

After saying that, Manager Lu also left without staying to watch Guan Ning, as if he was afraid that Guan Ning would ask further questions.

Guan Ning was left alone there, watching the Green Manager leave, his eyes gradually becoming sharp.

It is impossible for the emperor to change his mind for no reason, and he is so mysterious, unwilling to speak, and eager to kill Zhao Tai. Could it be that something big has happened recently?

Inexplicably, a sense of urgency weighed on his shoulders.

He had a keen sense of smell. The split between imperial power and powerful ministers was often accompanied by great turmoil. He suspected that the world was getting closer and closer to chaos!

After calming down, he planned to leave the palace and ask Pei Nanyin for information. She knew a lot of people and had many connections, so she must know the inside story.

Afterwards, Guan Ning strolled alone in the imperial garden.

With the emperor's permission, he could go wherever he wanted openly. The eunuchs and palace maids all gave way to him and no one dared to say anything.

But as soon as Guan Ning walked out of the Imperial Garden, someone came forward to stop him and reminded him that the area ahead was no longer within the Imperial Garden. Guan Ning had no choice but to turn back and continue to tour the garden.