Lonely non-good minister

Chapter 392 Attack Situ

"You can rest in peace and recuperate. In fact, His Highness is not thinking about you. You see, these things are what His Highness ordered to take out from the warehouse and reward you with." Mrs. Lin asked someone to bring the bracelets and sachets over and personally He took the bracelet and put it on Mu Liangdi: "I prepared this bracelet. Seeing the harmony among the women, His Highness is also happy. You are still young, so there is no need to rush Cheng Chong. Your Highness is in the prime of life, even if you wait a few more years. I can afford the delay.”

Mu Liangdi looked at the bracelet on her wrist, she liked it very much, and felt very relieved: "Thank you, Madam."

Seeing that she was hesitant to speak, Lin's goal was achieved, and she left after a few more instructions.

Auntie was very worried: "My dear, if this matter really spreads, it will be detrimental to Your Highness."

"Based on His Highness's skills, do you think she has a chance to blow things away?" Mrs. Lin's eyes were cold: "Young people are impatient and have calculated the day of conception. How can they be willing to miss it? If she is not smart enough."

Mrs. Lin opened her mouth, but Mammy was worried: "The Duke's Mansion has given a lot of help to His Highness. I'm afraid His Highness will not offend the Duke's Mansion for such a thing."

"What if he is willing?" Ms. Lin no longer had any expectations for Song Chun, and she also wanted to know whether Song Chun would offend the Duke's government in order to save Song Yuan's mother and son.

Her idea was so crazy that she was so scared, but she didn't know how to comfort her. She could only pray silently in her heart that Mu Liangdi would not be stupid.

In the previous dynasty, there was a lot of trouble in order to raise money. Song Chun's suspension of several official gifts made Emperor Hongming lose a lot of face. He simply moved the palace and stopped handling government affairs. This was just right. Empress Shen did not stop Song Chun's intention. Instead, she personally arranged for many young concubines to follow him and serve him.

In Jingyang Palace, Queen Shen was sitting on the small couch and watching Xiao Shen tracing flowers for herself. She glanced out the window and saw the palace officials bringing in several pots of blooming chrysanthemums. She immediately smiled and said, "It's time again." It’s time for the autumn harvest. I remember last year at this time, Yuan’er sent me a letter to say hello, and also mentioned that the northwest had a lot of hard work on the autumn harvest, and now I’m afraid it’s time to be busy again.”

"That child has endured few hardships, and he even shouted to the empress, which made her laugh." Mrs. Shen pushed the painted pattern to Empress Shen: "Have a look, do you like it?"

Empress Shen picked it up and looked at it carefully, with a face full of satisfaction: "You have always had good taste. The flowers sent by those slaves are either phoenix peonies or hundreds of birds facing the phoenix. They are very tacky. Even though I am the queen now, I still have a good taste." You can’t have these things embroidered on every piece of clothing.”

"The empress likes plain clothes. Although the people serving her know that, they don't know the right standards and dare not make any decisions. They can only make clothes for the empress according to the rules." Xiao Shen traced a few more patterns and pushed them over: "I have never seen the crown concubine I have today. I must have acquired it newly."

Empress Shen raised her hand and touched it, and her smile deepened: "This is something from a few years ago. I used to think it was too gorgeous and inappropriate to wear. I packed it up and saw it that day. I thought it would be a waste if I just put it away, so Just wear it, how about it? Will it be too fancy for me at my age?"

"The empress is so graceful and blessed, and this crown suits her very well, but the clothes don't seem to match her well." Little Shen looked at her very seriously.

Queen Shen immediately looked at her clothes, but was very dissatisfied: "I think these colors are not good, they are either dull or gorgeous."

"The lotus blue color is good, the queen has fair skin, and the lotus blue color can complement the queen's skin as white as snow."

Queen Shen was amused: "How can a person who is over fifty years old still say that his skin is as white as snow? You will make me happy."

"Your Majesty is young at heart, how can you see the traces of time?" Empress Shen touched her face: "You are young at heart, you really know how to speak. I just don't worry about it anymore. In the past, in the palace, everything was taken care of. Your Majesty, now that the Emperor feels that there are too many rules in the palace, he has moved to the palace. There are fewer things in the palace, and there are less things to worry about, and I feel better."

"The imperial doctor often said that a light diet is only for health care, and a relaxed and happy mood is for health care. After working hard for so many years, it is time to take care of yourself." Little Shen continued to trace the patterns.

Queen Shen smiled: "This is natural. Now I have looked away. Even if we have been married for decades, we cannot share the joys and sorrows. The most important thing is to be kind to ourselves."

She was in a good mood, and a maid came in to announce that Song Chun was here. Upon hearing this, Mrs. Shen hurriedly stood up and said, "I'll take my leave first."

When she came out of the hall, she knelt down and nodded when she saw Song Chun. Song Chun also clasped his fists: "Has Madam Shen received Yuan'er's letter from home?"

When he asked, Xiao Shen stopped and said, "I haven't received it this month. I must be busy with official duties, so I didn't have time to write."

"Indeed, the northwest is not peaceful this year. Yuan'er has a lot to worry about, but he is very good. Don't worry too much." Every time Song Chun saw her, he would talk more. Chatting with Song Yuan was the only thing he could do with her. A chance for Xiao Shen to say a few more words.

Little Shen lowered her eyes and nodded: "Thank you, Your Highness, for informing me. Yuan'er is young and has many things to worry about, Your Highness."

"Yes, someone will send news to the northwest in a few days. Does Mrs. Shen have something to send to Yuan'er?" The rules for concubines to send things elsewhere are cumbersome, so he was always willing to help little Shen.

Little Shen shook her head slightly: "No."

"Okay then." Song Chun was a little disappointed. Queen Shen was still waiting inside. He couldn't stand here and talk to little Shen, so he had to go into the hall first.

Chunyang supported little Shen and said after coming out of Jingyang Palace: "Our Highness is busy, so please don't worry too much."

"Ayuan is doing things steadily now. I'm not worried about her doing anything bad. It's just that the northwest is not peaceful now. Last time I heard her say that there would be Huns riding through the border. She is in charge of civil affairs, so she must be running around. I'm just afraid that she will meet her on the way. Go to the Xiongnu." Xiao Shen became very worried when he mentioned this matter.

Chunyang said hurriedly: "Our Highness is capable of both literary and military skills. Even a few Xiongnu can't do anything to her. Besides, there are masters like guards following her."

"Yes." Xiao Shen responded and stopped mentioning the matter.

Within two days, the imperial censor made a report to impeach Situ's nephew for corruption and bending the law. He was dissatisfied with Situ's involvement, so the Tingwei Mansion took over a thorough investigation. It was unavoidable that he was disgusted. Situ stayed behind closed doors for the time being. All matters of Situ's Mansion were handed over to the Deputy Envoy of Situ's Mansion. Three days later, the deputy envoy approved 30 taels of silver and shipped it to the northwest for firearms manufacturing.

In the study room of the East Palace, Song Chun looked at the account books of the Situ Mansion, which he had never had access to before: "After the emperor ascended the throne, he carried out a large-scale construction project. So much money was spent like water, but the Situ Mansion concealed it and failed to repay it. It is really hateful. Now let them approve it." If you go out with 30 taels, you can take out all their money."

(End of this chapter)