Traveling through the emperor, overthrowing the empress dowager at the beginning

Inside the room.

Ye Chen's face was stern, and he stared at the Confucian scholars in front of him with a sharp gaze.

These people held their heads high and chests puffed out, with stubbornness on their faces, as if they were ready to die.

"Tell me! Who ordered you to cause trouble here?"

Ye Chen's voice was majestic and powerful, ringing in everyone's ears like thunder.

He is really angry now.

Not only did these guys throw dog blood and feces and urine, they even set fire.

The fire has not been brought under control yet.

Two shops near the oil shop were also set on fire. Fortunately, both shops were made of brick walls, so only a part of them was burned, and the damage was not great.

And facing Ye Chen's questioning.

The scholars were not afraid at all. One of them, his eyes wide open, shouted, "No one ordered us to do this! This is our own initiative!"

Others echoed.

Ye Chen's brows furrowed, and a hint of anger flashed in his eyes.

"Take them all away and interrogate them strictly! If anyone hides anything, we will not let them off lightly!"

The guards immediately stepped forward and took these people away.

At this time, Shen Qiu walked to Ye Chen.

She frowned slightly and said in a cold tone, "Your Majesty, these people should have been sent by Yang Dechang."

Ye Chen pondered for a moment, then said, "Maybe, but maybe not."

He knew that Yang Dechang's spies in the city should have been almost eliminated.

Yang Dechang was a shrewd and calculating man, and although he was very likely to have a backup plan, the radicalism of these Confucian scholars seemed more like they were instigated by someone, rather than being the work of Yang Dechang.

Because the work was done too roughly, Yang Dechang would not be so naive as to use the death of a Confucian scholar to force him to give in.

This may be the result of the efforts of wealthy and aristocratic forces.

After all, Ye Chen's plan to take the imperial examination not only offended Yang Dechang, but also offended those powerful families and noble forces.

Ye Chen thought about it

, he snorted coldly, waved his hand, and said: "Qiu'er, don't be polite to these people, use torture when necessary."

"promise!"

Ye Chen then went to the window and looked at the examination room. He was too lazy to take another look at those Confucian scholars.

After the generals finished their written exams, they left the examination room one after another.

Ye Chen was about to leave, but he looked at the sky again, then turned around and asked Shen Qiu: "Qiu'er, is it past noon now?"

Shen Qiu was slightly stunned, then replied: "Your Majesty, it has passed."

Ye Chen smiled slightly and said, "I'm hungry. Let's go to Tong's Fish Shop. I plan to meet Tong Le and Mo Rou and have lunch at the same time."

Hearing this, Shen Qiu's eyes flickered slightly, and a strange look flashed across his face.

Finally, she bowed her head slightly and said respectfully, "I obey your command."

Ye Chen then left the restaurant and took a carriage to Tong's Fish Shop.

And he deliberately ordered the carriage to go slower.

And waited until they arrived at the door of Tong's fish shop.

Ye Chen lifted the curtain and saw Tong Le and Mo Rou who were already packing up their stall.

Tong Le's eyes were bright and clear, her skin was as white as snow, with a slight blush.

She was bending over, carefully clearing the dishes.

The corners of her mouth were slightly raised, with a sweet smile on her face, revealing the delicate temperament of a beautiful girl next door.

Mo Rou looked a little more plump, her figure was curvy, and every move she made exuded the charm of a mature woman.

At this time, her hair was tied up, revealing her slender neck. She was silently cleaning up the dishes with skillful and steady movements.

Ye Chen smiled slightly, got out of the car and walked forward.

The two women soon discovered Ye Chen and were both stunned.

In an instant, Tong Le put down the bowl and chopsticks in his hands and ran over quickly.

At this moment, her eyes sparkled and her face was filled with joy.

She ran to Ye Chen, bowed slightly, and said happily: "Master Ye, you are here!"

Mo Rou, who was following behind her, looked at Ye Chen without saying a word, but her face was full of joy and her eyes were full of tenderness.

Ye Chen followed the two women into the fish shop.

"Miss Tong, I'm hungry."

Ye Chen said directly after sitting down.

"Brother Ye, please wait a moment. I'll get you two dishes."

Tong Le excitedly went to the kitchen and started busying himself.

Mo Rou stood quietly by, watching Ye Chen waiting and Tong Le busying around, her heart filled with envy and loss.

She envied Tong Le for being able to communicate with Ye Chen without any scruples.

But she felt like an outsider.

She knew that her status was far different from Ye Chen's, so she didn't dare to have too many extravagant hopes.

Moreover, Tong Le obviously likes Ye Chen. How could she, a woman living in Tong's house, compete with Tong Le for him?

With her thoughts in a mess, Mo Rou didn't say a word to Ye Chen in the end. She turned around and went to the kitchen to help Tong Le.

Seeing this, Ye Chen felt a little strange in his heart. He felt that Mo Rou, this woman, seemed to have some thoughts.

Soon, Tong Le brought out delicious dishes and asked Ye Chen to wait for a while each time.

Ye Chen's attention also shifted to the dishes.

Ye Chen looked at the dishes and couldn't help but feel hungry.

Tong Le is really talented in cooking.

Many of the dishes are obviously her own creations.

Especially a dish similar to dry pot grilled fish with various vegetables.

When Ye Chen looked at the dish, a familiar feeling welled up in his heart.

He couldn't wait to pick up a piece of fish and put it in his mouth.

The fish was tender and juicy, with a rich flavor. Except for the spiciness, it tasted almost exactly the same as he remembered.

He couldn't help but reveal a satisfied smile, and praised Tong Le sincerely: "Good, this dish is better than what the imperial chef makes."

Hearing this, Tong Le's eyes lit up and the corners of his mouth turned up.

"If Brother Ye likes it, eat more."

After Ye Chen took a few bites of the food, he looked at Tong Le and Mo Rou and said, "You two should sit down and eat together."

Tong Le sat down happily.

Mo Rou was a little uneasy. She stood aside and was unwilling to sit down.

Men and women should be very careful, this is inappropriate.

Ye Chen took the initiative to pull Mo Rou.

Mo Rou's hands were soft and warm, and a strange feeling surged in Ye Chen's heart.

Mo Rou was startled by Ye Chen's actions, and her face turned red instantly.

"Sir, I'm not feeling well today. I'm going back to the inner room first."

Seeing this, Ye Chen didn't want to force it.

He looked at Mo Rou's departing back, his heart filled with helplessness.

How come this woman has become so timid?

Ye Chen didn't think too much about it. After eating some food, he got up and left.

Tong Le felt a little reluctant.

"Brother Ye, are you leaving so soon?"

Ye Chen smiled and said, "I have something else to do. I'll come back next time."

After hearing this, Tong Le said, "Then Brother Ye, please come often in the future."

"Row."

Ye Chen stood up and left.

Tong Le accompanied him all the way until Ye Chen got on the carriage.

She watched the carriage go away until it disappeared.

After Ye Chen got on the carriage, he lifted the curtain and looked behind the carriage.

Except Tong Le.

Ye Chen also discovered that there was a pair of eyes secretly observing him in Tong’s Fish Shop.

He couldn't help but touch his nose, thinking that he should find an opportunity to get in touch with Mo Rou, this woman, and see what he really thinks.

Why do you seem afraid of him?

Is he that scary?