1928: The rise of giant merchants

After the Peking coup, Puyi moved to Zhangyuan in the Tianjin Concession.

In order to serve Puyi, Zhang Biao specially ordered European-style furniture from the British Huiluo Company and decorated the Western-style architecture in the house, which amazed Puyi who had just left the palace.

Puyi hung a plaque reading "Qing Palace Office in Tianjin" outside Zhangyuan Gate, and gathered with the elderly, young and various social factions in an attempt to restore the throne.

After arriving in Tianjin, Puyi fully let go and broke all the old rules he had in the Forbidden City.

He spent a lot of money on how to dress himself up, and often took his wife and concubines to various social places.

In Tianjin, Puyi regained the feeling he had when he was the emperor of the Qing Dynasty. In the foreign concessions, he received extremely high treatment. Not only did he regain the title of emperor among these foreigners, some places that were only open to foreigners were also special. Open to him, he fully enjoys the privilege and honor of being a "special Chinese".

If things go on like this, those who pursue him just want to use Puyi, the former Qing emperor, to cause trouble in the future, especially the Japanese invaders. However, Puyi lost himself in the boasts of "Emperor Puyi" and squandered his family wealth.

Like Pujie, within a few years, he used up all the money he brought from the palace, and then consumed Zhang Biao's family property. Zhang Biao passed away not long ago, and his son Zhang De was not used to Pu Yi and directly took him away. Driven out from Zhangyuan.

Puyi, who was living on the street, was taken in by Lu Jingyan's father, Lu Zongyu, and lived in Jingyuan.

This dinner was held in the reception room of Jingyuan.

In order to buy enough delicacies and wine, Puyi sold almost all the remaining national treasures on hand.

He wanted to save face, and the protagonist of this banquet was Ye Luo, who was known as Shanghai's number one tycoon, and he didn't want to lose face in front of the God of Wealth.

Wanrong quietly went out from the back door, taking her only remaining jewelry with her, planning to go to the pawn shop to exchange for some more.

She hurried all the way to the familiar "Li's Pawn Shop". She looked around to make sure no one was seeing her and then got in.

The shopkeeper, an old man from the Qing Dynasty, was introducing the precious hairpins in his hands to a pair of young men and women. When he saw Wanrong approaching, he quickly waved to her.

Wanrong didn't want others to see the former Qing empress in desolation, but the old shopkeeper waved frequently, so she had no choice but to walk away.

In fact, it was well known throughout Tianjin that Puyi's family was extremely poor.

But because of his special status, as long as Puyi is not so lavish, his life is still much better than ordinary people.

"The Queen is here. If this boss wants to buy something really good, she must have it." The old shopkeeper said to Ye Luo with a smile.

Not long ago, he and Tang Yiying came to Jingyuan by car. Tang Yiying acted coquettishly all the way and wanted Ye Luo to take her to hunt for treasures in Tianjin City, saying that he was the top businessman in the Republic of China and must have a keen eye and be able to find good things.

This woman was flattering and had a superb ability to please men. Ye Luo couldn't resist, so he took her to this pawn shop.

"Hey, sister Wanrong, what are you doing?" Tang Yiying pretended to be surprised. In fact, she came here with the intention of meeting Wenxiu or Wanrong, so that the second young master could see how miserable the so-called former Qing royal family was now.

She didn't want to stay with Pu Jie anymore, regardless of whether Ye Luo wanted her or not. If she wanted to divorce someone like Pu Jie, it was best to have the support of a strong man.

Lu Xiaojia is obviously not strong enough.

"Wanrong? It turns out to be Mrs. Pu. Nice to meet you." Ye Luo greeted her with a smile. Seeing the baggage in Wanrong's arms and what the old shopkeeper said just now, he probably understood the whole story.

It seems that Tang Yiying really didn't lie to herself. The former Qing royal family didn't have much to squeeze out of it.

He didn't think much of the so-called family property of the royal family, but instead of leaving it to the Japanese invaders, it was better to take it himself.

"Who are you?" Wanrong looked at the handsome young man who was over 1.8 meters tall in front of her with confusion on her face. She then looked at her younger sibling Tang Yiying, who was usually at odds with her.

Didn't she hang out with Lu Xiaojia?

Who is this young man? Why are you so close to her?

Anyway, Puyi's younger brother, who is still studying in Tokyo, already has a large green grassland above his head, so she is not surprised.

"My dear Ye Luo."

Four words, directly touching the depths of Wanrong's soul.

He is Ye Luo!

In the Republic of China, almost no one did not know the name of the second young master. Wanrong had seen Ye Luo's photos in newspapers many times, and the deepest impression was that he was handsome.

He was so handsome that his cheeks turned red and his legs tightened.

Puyi rarely felt calm and happy today because he successfully entertained the second young master.

I didn't expect to meet him here!

Wanrong felt mixed emotions in her heart and tightened her hands holding the baggage.

"Sister Wanrong, are you so nervous lately? Let me just say, the hairpin you just looked at seems to be the same as the birthday gift you received when you were eighteen. I still want to redeem it and show it to you." Tang Yiying was very proud. , holding Ye Luo's hand, she felt a sense of elation when facing this sister whose status was higher than hers.

Ye Luo was too lazy to pay attention to the fight between little women like them, and waved his hand: "Boss, clean up all Mrs. Pu's things, quote a price and send them to Tang Mansion Villa, and I will send someone to deliver the check."

"Okay." The old shopkeeper was overjoyed, "But boss, there are many paintings and calligraphy, this is the estimate"

"Just follow your rules." Ye Luo didn't care about the little money.

"Second Young Master" Wanrong blushed and was submissive, not daring to look down at him.

"Don't worry, Mrs. Pu. We haven't seen anyone today. I will send someone to pack those things and secretly send them to Jingyuan." Ye Luo smiled and waved her hands, saying goodbye to Wanrong, and left with Tang Yiying.

Puyi's financial situation is worse than she expected. No wonder Tang Yiying, the little devil, insists on divorcing Pujie.

This can also explain why Puyi agreed to become the puppet emperor and establish the puppet Manchukuo as soon as the Japanese invaders proposed it.

Reluctant to live a luxurious life and harboring dreams of restoration, he deserves to be the emperor. I really don’t know how to evaluate him.

Although Tang Yiying looks miserable, just like the bus, she also has some advantages. Not only can she draw, she also has a lot of backbone.

While many Manchu elders followed Pu Yi towards the "Manchu country", she, a delicate Manchu woman, resolutely drew a clear line with her husband Pu Jie and vowed not to go to the puppet Manchukuo. From then on, they went their separate ways. aside.

Ye Luo admired this very much, so he kept her as his companion and asked her to be the person who disgusted the puppet Manchukuo and the Japanese invaders.

The two entered the Jingyuan through the main entrance.

At this time, there was a lot of traffic inside and outside Jingyuan, and countless dignitaries from Tianjin came here, including military and political dignitaries, Manchu elders, foreign tycoons in the concession, consuls-general of various countries, Chinese celebrities from all walks of life, and those who had failed in the political struggle and were living in apartments in the concession. A group of big guys.

Puyi and Wenxiu greeted them at the door, and the real owner of Jingyuan, Lu Zongyu, accompanied them behind. However, the real target of these guests was not the former Qing emperor, but Ye Luo, who had just arrived at Jingyuan.

"The second young master is here!"

"Hurry, hurry! If you're late, you won't even be able to see me!"

"Second Young Master, Second Young Master, I am Duan Qirui"

Ye Luo's scalp felt numb as he looked at the group of young and old rushing towards him. However, Tang Yiying, who was holding her arm next to him, was smiling like a flower and felt very useful.

She had accompanied many men, but none of them were as popular as Ye Luo.

Even though many of these people looked down on her, she was holding Ye Luo's arm at this moment. After rushing over, they all greeted her respectfully and shouted "Princess Chun". (End of chapter)