Goldfield
Chapter 13: Completely Confused

Third Young Master Zhou cleared his collar of clothes and laughed, "Actually, I am not purely speaking to you guys! As the young boss of Zhenxiu Restaurant, I will not miss the opportunity to attack Fulin Restaurant! Poor thing..."

When Yu Xiaocao heard that this young man was the young boss of Zhenxiu Restaurant, he looked out from behind his elder brother with a bright smile, "You are the young boss of Zhenxiu Restaurant? Can you make a decision?"

Yu Hang knew his youngest brother's intentions, so he quietly pulled up his sleeves.

There was a typical hint of youth arrogance on the handsome face of Third Young Master Zhou, "The Zhenxiu restaurant was specifically given to me by my family so that I can use it as a form of training. So I naturally have the right to make a decision."

They had unknowingly arrived at the street where Zhenxiu Restaurant was located. The high and majestic entrance of Zhenxiu Restaurant could be seen from afar.

Yu Xiaocao was completely speechless, "This Restorant is comparable to a five-star hotel, but the owner actually gave it to a small child to use as training. This Zhou family is very rich!"

"Third Young Master, why did you come this time?" Restorant Manager Zhenxiu was a competent assistant provided by the master of the Zhou family for his son.

The master of the Zhou family had three sons. When they reach a certain age, they start working to gain experience in one of the family businesses. But the youngest child chose to go to his ancestral home and build a new restaurant. Even his two older brothers did not have such courage.

Zhenxiu's restaurant had very few customers a year ago, but now it's hard to get a seat. Therefore the manager sincerely appreciated his young boss. He was determined to follow the third young master and teach a successful career with him.

Third young master Zhou was somewhat satisfied with this capable and loyal manager. The first successful step for the Zhou family members was being able to win the loyalty of those around them. This was something he had accomplished! He will do better in the future! He would let those people watch as he became successful!

"Manager Jiang, how are the preparations for Judge Wu's birthday party?"

"Everything is ready and this is his menu, Third Young Master, can you check if there is anything that needs to be taken out?" Manager Jiang personally held a birthday banquet menu for Third Young Master Zhou to see.

District Judge Wu always emphasized his reputation as a government official. This day was not meant to be fancy and was just a simple family dinner. Therefore, there were at most ten people present.

District Judge Wu was born to an aristocratic family, who had served as officials for generations. Moreover, his wife was the daughter of Marquis Zhongyi. So they will not be impressed with the usual dishes. District Judge Wu was the main reason for the success of Zhenxiu Restaurant in Tanggu City, so they had to serve him well.

The meal for the banquet was decided after Zhou Zixu had a thorough discussion about the kitchen. Most of them are specialty dishes and popular restaurant dishes. However Third Young Master Zhou was still not satisfied with the menu. He felt that it was missing the luxurious and elegant upper class.

"I need to discuss business with these brothers, so prepare a quiet place for us." Third Young Master Zhou did not take the menu and instructed the manager. After which, he turned around to greet Yu Hang and his sister.

Discuss business? With these two brothers? Manager Jiang examined these two brothers who were wearing old and shabby clothes. There was no disgust in his eyes, only curiosity - these two little fellows had caught the attention of his young master, what was so special about them?

While Yu Xiaocao was following behind Third Young Master Zhou, he curiously looked at the furniture of Zhenxiu Restaurant. It was worthy of being an up-and-coming star competing with the already established Fulin Restaurant, there was a majestic atmosphere applied from all aspects of the restaurant, but the details of the decor also make people feel warm and comfortable.

Xiaocao gasped in admiration inwardly, but his every move had fallen into the eyes of Third Young Master Zhou. These two brothers had aroused his interest. Even though the older brother is young, he can make rational choices and quick decisions. This little sister was in the majestic and luxurious Zhenxiu Restaurant, but only curiosity and admiration in her eyes, without the slightest trace of unease and fear.

Seeing the vigilance in Yu Hang's eyes, he knew that Yu Hang was still cautious due to the little girl's unintentional remark made earlier.

Zhou Zixu smiled and said, "Our Great Ming Dynasty is different from the previous dynasty's belief that 'people's speech needs to be suppressed like a flood'. Our current emperor is very open-minded and supports free speech. Your sister didn't say anything wrong. His Majesty is an extraordinary ruler, so how can he be disrespectful?"

Freedom of speech supporters? Yu Xiaocao felt a bit strange hearing this expression from someone from ancient times. But he finally found out that he was in the Great Ming.

In effect, the people of the Ming Dynasty were rather fortunate in terms of eating. Various ingredients and seasonings have been brought in from abroad. As a stewed food expert, how could he live without this?

"Does the emperorJianwen, Zhu Yuwen, rule now?" Yu Xiaocao did not filter his mouth and just plainly revealed his knowledge of history. However as soon as he spoke, he knew that he was in trouble. In ancient times, if he directly called out the name of the emperor, would he be beheaded?

Zhou Zixu looked at him and spoke in a slightly surprised tone "Right now is Jianwen's reign, but..who is Zhu Yunwen?"

Yu Xiaocao carefully observed Third Young Master Zhou's expression and decided that his little life might be safe. Therefore, he carefully asked, "Isn't the current reign of the second emperor of the Ming Dynasty?"

In the fishing village, he faintly heard that the current emperor was the second emperor of this dynasty. The second emperor of the Ming Dynasty was Zhu Yunwen! Did he make a mistake with history?

"You're right! The first emperor of the dynasty bequeathed the imperial throne to his granddaughter and took a tour. All of this had been compiled into a story and spread throughout the Great Ming Dynasty. But it was not Zhu Yunwen. The personal name of Emperor Jianwen is Junfan!"

The personal name of the emperor of the Great Ming Dynasty is not necessarily taboo. Emperor Jianwen had personally set an example for free speech. It is said that a minister was very agitated during the trial and directly called out the name of the emperor. Not only did the Emperor not blame him, but he also called him 'comparable to Wei Zheng' for his courage to give direct criticism.

Zhu Junfan's? Was there an emperor during the Ming Dynasty called Zhu Junfan? I guess not? The first emperor of the Ming Dynasty handed over his position to his grandson, but that grandson was not Zhu Yunwen? Was this Great Ming Dynasty the same as the Ming Dynasty recorded in history?

"Personal name of the founder of the Ming Dynasty.." Yu Xiaocao continued to ask boldly.

"The founder of the Dynasty was Zhu Huaiyong. He had conquered the world with his military might and established the Great Ming Dynasty, which was famous throughout the world.  Are you really a citizen of the Great Ming Dynasty? How could you not know this?" Zhou Zixu looked at him in disbelief, as if he was an alien.

Yu Hang immediately helped his sister explain, "My youngest sister has been sick and bedridden ever since she was young. He's just starting to recover from being healthy and telling you about it."

Zhou Zixu's gaze was fixed on what was Yu Xiaocao's pale face. He slightly nodded and said, "It seems like Brother Yu is quite interested in the Great Ming Dynasty, so I will be a good person and tell you about it."

Third Young Master Zhou's next words were a great surprise to Yu Xiaocao. Although the Yuan Dynasty was also overthrown by the Ming Dynasty and the surname of the emperor and Zhu, the Ming Dynasty was not the same as the Ming Dynasty in history as he was known.

It was not Zhu Yuazhang who overthrew the last emperor of the Yaun Dynasty, but retired emperor Zhu Huaiyong. The retired emperor lived in poverty and was allegedly an unsuccessful man in his youth. But when he was twenty-two years old, he suddenly became a different person.