Chapter 117 - 88, Moral Ethic
"Deal."
The two words struck the ground with a force.
Outside Taiping Medical Hall, the streets bustled with carriages and horses, a constant flow of people.
Inside Taiping Medical Hall, a skinny, distressed apprentice stood behind the counter, making a deal with a vassal prince wielding real power in the Daning Dynasty.
But before Chen Ji could say anything more, Bai Li suddenly became agitated: "Chen Ji, do you realize how harsh the conditions are when you are exiled to Lingnan? You’d have to walk there shackled in chains, and not even thirty percent of the prisoners survive the journey to Lingnan."
Bai Li continued hurriedly, "We’d be grounded for half a year, but that’s nothing. Don’t be a fool for our sake."
The Princely Heir also quickly added, "That’s right, after half a year you’ll be as good as new!"
Chen Ji remained silent.
Prince Jing gently fondled a black chess piece in his hand and calmly said, "Considering your youth and ignorance, I could give you a chance to repent."
Chen Ji replied sincerely and candidly, "It’s not only for the Princely Heir and the Commandery Princess that I am doing this, but also to find a way to make a living."
Prince Jing smiled, "Born into the Chen family, do you really need to find your own way to make money? Your family has been officials for generations; you needn’t worry about making money if you do not defy your father. You will not lack food or clothing."