The disgraced official I took care of was actually Zhu Houcong's childhood friend.

Chapter 124

"Distribute it to your people later."

As Zhou Chu spoke, he took out one hundred taels of silver and handed it to Jin Youcai.

"Young master, this is too much."

Jin Youcai hurriedly waved his hand and said.

To be honest, Jin Youcai is now somewhat intimidated by Zhou Chu.

He knew before that Zhou Chu's plans were grand and certainly not ordinary.

But no matter how hard he racked his brains, he couldn't believe that this young man had actually gotten involved with the current emperor.

Jin Youcai wasn't stupid. He had done so many things for Zhou Chu, and after connecting the dots, he understood perfectly well that this seemingly harmless young man had actually predicted that Zhou Chu would be in trouble long before the previous emperor fell into the water.

Afterwards, as if he had foreseen the current emperor's ascension to the throne, he secretly began to make arrangements for him.

Jin Youcai was involved in these matters to some extent, so he naturally knew about them.

Later, Zhou Chu rose to prominence and became the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. Jin Youcai was dumbfounded. Everything seemed to flash through his mind like lightning, and in an instant, he understood everything.

But the more Jin Youcai understood, the more frightened he became, especially after what happened the day before yesterday, when Zhou Chu's name as a living devil spread throughout the capital, making Jin Youcai even more afraid.

He felt he had done too much dirty work for this commander, and he might be silenced at any time.

Jin Youcai may seem very capable, with his Rong family members all over the capital, but he knows his own family's situation. They are nothing more than rats hiding in a stinking ditch, unable to see the light of day. Once they are targeted by powerful figures, it will be difficult for them to escape.

He originally thought that Zhou Chu might be able to avenge Xiao Dao, but now it seems that his vision was too narrow. Who would have thought that the seemingly harmless boy in front of him would turn into a living devil?

"Don't worry, from now on your people will all be undercover agents of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. This money will all come from the Embroidered Uniform Guard. This hundred taels is an extra reward for last night."

When Zhou Chu saw the old man's expression, he immediately understood what the old man was worried about.

Upon hearing this, Jin Youcai looked at Zhou Chu in disbelief.

"Is the young master telling the truth?"

For the Rong family, having the backing of the Embroidered Uniform Guard would be the only way to truly be worry-free. In any case, it would be considered as living off the emperor's salary, and in this era, no one would not want to live off the emperor's salary.

"Of course it's true. You've known me for a long time. Do you think I'm the kind of person who would discard someone after they've served their purpose?"

Zhou Chu said irritably.

Upon hearing this, Jin Youcai chuckled. He was extremely thick-skinned, and once he realized that Zhou Chu had no intention of killing him, he relaxed.

Who is Xiao Dao's enemy?

Zhou Chu looked at Jin Youcai and said.

In Jiangnan, Zhou Chu had already arranged for the local Imperial Guards to secretly protect Chu Li and sent Xiao Dao back to the capital. Chu Li and Chu Huizu were now considered unofficial members of the Imperial Guards, especially Chu Huizu, who played a crucial role.

However, Chu Huizu's identity needs to be kept absolutely secret. For the time being, Chu Li will be in contact with him. However, Chu Huizu is currently in a state of silence, so he doesn't need to do anything or make any contact. He only needs to confirm his safety.

Everything will have to wait until Zhou Chu finishes dealing with matters in the capital and goes to Jiangnan before this piece can be truly activated.

However, the dispute over the Great Rites Controversy is clearly not something that can be resolved in a short time, and it will take at least half a year for the matter to be settled.

This involves many issues, such as removing Zhu Gaochi from the Imperial Ancestral Temple and replacing him with Prince Xingxian, and changing the temple name of Emperor Taizong of Ming, Zhu Di, to Emperor Chengzu of Ming.

Thinking of this, Zhou Chu had a wicked thought: what would Zhu Di's reaction be if he knew that his descendant had changed his most favored temple name to Emperor Chengzu of Ming?

Who knows, after Zhu Houcong dies and goes to the underworld, Zhu Di might chase after him and curse him.

"It is Zhang Ting of the Ministry of Personnel, a fourth-rank official, and Yang Tinghe's favorite student."

Jin Youcai had no intention of hiding anything. He knew very well that with Zhou Chu's current status, it would be easy for him to help Xiao Dao take revenge.

"Young master, there is one more thing. Yang Shen did not go to court this morning, but went to Zuixianlou to drown his sorrows."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Chu immediately became interested.

It's interesting that Yang Shen, who prides himself on being a man of integrity, would actually go to the Drunken Immortal Pavilion.

Then let me meet this greatest talent of the Ming Dynasty.