royal girl

Chapter 122 Borrowing the East Wind

Ning Wangfu.

Dong Wan sat on the mahogany carved armchair with a livid complexion, with a soft ink pillow behind her, and looked coldly at side concubine Peng who was crying on the opposite side with a pair of eyes.Xia Bingyu was sitting next to Ji Fuyan in the first place, and now Xia Bingyu frowned slightly, with a slightly ugly expression on her face.Ji Fuyan next to him didn't have a good-looking expression either, but he was always self-sufficient and able to control himself.

Xia Bingyu looked at Concubine Peng, her eyes finally fell on Dong Wan, and said softly: "We are all one family, why make such an ugly mess, what can't be said properly. Sister Wan, you still have Take care of your body, and relax your mind, everything is up to the prince."

Listening to Xia Bingyu's words, Dong Wan squeezed out a smile, "What the concubine said is that the concubine has abided by etiquette since entering the mansion, and dare not exceed the rules. Even when she has a body, she has never pampered her. The concubine forced her way into my yard and made a big fuss, accusing my natal brothers inside and out. The concubine devoted herself to raising the baby, and didn't hear anything outside the window. I didn't know what happened outside. Everyone sat together and I I just want to ask, what's going on." At this point, she sighed, and looked at Ji Fuyan with tears in her eyes, "Even if the concubine's natal family did something, but the concubine is still pregnant with the flesh and blood of the prince, sister Peng is not for the concubine. Even if it is for the child in the concubine's belly, I have to talk well. I have never seen a girl from a house talk to a shrew and start a fight. What if the concubine is frightened and the child in the belly is shocked? It doesn’t matter if I’m a concubine, I’m so pitiful that my child has not seen the sun for a few months and is so missed by others..."

Ji Fuyan was slightly agitated, but he couldn't pat his ass and leave in the face of a whole family of concubines.I had no choice but to comfort Dong Wan, and said softly: "This king knows that you have always been polite, and taking good care of your body is the only way to be serious." Turning her head, she looked at Concubine Peng and reprimanded: "Your books have been read into the stomach of a dog. Even if there are any complaints, you have to bear with it for the sake of the child in her belly. What's more, with the princess here, is it possible that you can't make decisions for you? Besides, when it comes to things outside the man, a Is it possible for a woman to put her beak at will? Is this how your natal family raised their daughters?"

Concubine Peng's face turned pale in an instant, she was almost on the verge of falling, she knelt down with a plop, and said with a choked voice: "My lord, this concubine is a little reckless, but I really have no choice. My natal family is far away in Fujian. , my brother went to Beijing to see me, but was beaten to death by the second son of the Dingguo mansion. The concubine just wanted to ask sister Dong what happened. Who would have known that sister Dong would be so nervous. Just a few words It's all right if everyone talks about it, it's all because of my concubine's simplistic thinking, and she is willing to be punished by the prince."

Dong Wan listened to Concubine Peng's in-and-out words teasing her, but she was not in a hurry to get angry, she stroked her heart as if she was still in shock, and said: "Sister speaks easily, I have never seen a lady who speaks well. When I was in bed, I had to slap the table with a ferocious face. After all, I am ignorant, and I don’t know that the customs in Fujian are like this. My mother’s family has always taught me that women should be demure and generous, and they must not be rude and rude when talking to others. Disgusted, I was educated at home to be humble, and I have never seen the big world, so I didn’t even know that my sister’s behavior turned out to be the etiquette in Fujian.”

Xia Bingyu looked at the two of them and said: "Okay, let's not say a word, it's such a big deal. The prince's official duties are heavy, and it's not right to be bothered by your trivial matters."

Dong Wan gently stroked her stomach and stood up, bowing her knees to Ji Fuyan, "It's all because of my poor health, I can't sympathize with the lord's hard work, please punish me."

Dong Wan directly asked the prince to punish her, but she didn't say anything about Xia Bingyu. Asking for punishment was one step faster than that of Concubine Peng, and she set a good example of humiliation, virtuousness and kindness.Concubine Peng's face was livid, Xia Bingyu was also slightly displeased, but Ji Fuyan looked at Dong Wan and said, "Sit down, you don't have to salute all the time in the future, the child is more important."

Dong Wan responded with a smile, sat down slowly, and then said: "If sister Peng hadn't mentioned this, the concubine really doesn't know what's going on outside. My father often said that women marry and obey their husbands , Let me take care of my natal family's affairs and serve the prince wholeheartedly. Since sister Peng said that this matter has something to do with my concubine's natal family, why don't I write a letter to ask what's going on, so that I can have an explanation with the prince. "

Xia Bingyu looked at Dong Wan and frowned inwardly, but with a smile on her face, she looked at Ji Fuyan and said, "It's admirable that Sister Dong is dedicated to sharing the prince's worries. Prince, how do you think about this matter?"

Ji Fuyan turned her head to look at Xia Bingyu, expressed satisfaction with what Xia Bingyu asked her, thought for a while and said, "This matter is still inconclusive. Concubine Peng's words and deeds are inappropriate, her temper is extreme, and she is confined for half a month. Concubine Dong has been wronged." , the princess comforted me for a while. I don’t want the backyard to be noisy all day long. If any of you don’t want to stay here and want to go to Zhuangzi to rest, that’s fine.”

As soon as these words came out, Concubine Peng really got a little scared, Dong Wan was also slightly startled, Xia Bingyu responded with a calm expression and a smile.

Ji Fuyan got up, "This king still has something to do, you go back to yourselves."

"Congratulations to the lord."

After sending Ji Fuyan away, Xia Bingyu looked at Dong Peng and the two, and said calmly: "The two sisters should go back and rest first. If this kind of thing happens again in the future, I have no choice but to ask you to go to Zhuangzi to clean up. Two."

Concubine Peng first said: "Thank you, Princess, for reminding me, but if someone hadn't spread the news quickly, how could I know what's going on outside in the backyard. I really want to thank some kind people."

"Really? This kind-hearted person is really kind enough." Xia Bingyu smiled faintly, "Sister Peng, don't worry, the prince is the most benevolent, and I won't be angry in a few days. I will mention it to the prince at that time, sister. The ban can also be lifted as soon as possible.”

"Thank you, Sister Wangfei, it's not like some people have different opinions." Peng side concubine glanced at Dong Wan from the corner of her eyes, and then she walked away slowly after saluting.

Dong Wan didn't seem to hear the conversation between the two, she was smiling from beginning to end, and when Concubine Peng left, she stood up and said with a smile: "I've been tired for a day and I'm leaving now, don't disturb Wangfei's rest."

"Sister Dong." Xia Bingyu called Dong Wan to stop.

Dong Wan stopped, turned around and looked at Xia Bingyu with a smile.

The two looked at each other, but they couldn't see the slightest movement in each other's eyes.

"Take care, this is the prince's first child."

"Thank you, Princess, as long as there is no villain to cause trouble, this child will naturally be able to land safely."

The smile on Xia Bingyu's face was extraordinarily warm, "Really? We are all sisters, so naturally we should get along well."

"Auspicious words to Wangfei." Dong Wan smiled, then turned and left.

After the room became quiet again, Madam Zhao leaned forward and turned up the fire of the incense burner, then said in a low voice: "Princess, take a rest first, I'm tired after working all day."

Zhao Nanny is Xia Bingyu's dowry nanny in charge, so she naturally has her trust. Hearing what she said, Xia Bingyu couldn't help but sigh, "Every one of them doesn't stop, how can I rest with peace of mind. Mammy, look Who is involved in this matter?"

Zhao Momo was silent for a moment, and after thinking for a while, she said: "Your maidservant can't see that, although Concubine Peng acts recklessly, she is usually very eyelid, and she doesn't treat people kindly. It's not that there are people who are interested in profit. After all, Concubine Dong came from Dingguo's mansion. She does not reveal anything, speaks calmly and gently, and is used to pretending to be brave in front of the prince. It is hard to say whether she has her handwriting .”

"Yeah, one is more difficult than the other. Cousin is also a kind person, and he is usually gentle with them, so it is rare to reprimand him. If it weren't for the fact that this time the incident was really a big deal, neither of them would have had such an outburst today. " Xia Bingyu sneered, she actually knew in her heart what kind of person her cousin was, didn't she just want to be a gentler and nostalgic person at the beginning, so she wouldn't do that heartless act.But now it seems that too many men and too many women are sometimes not necessarily a good thing.

Looking at Xia Bingyu's appearance, Zhao Mama also felt a little distressed, and couldn't help but said: "You should also stand up the majesty of the princess, so as not to be exploited by this villain."

Xia Bingyu was silent, and said after a long time: "The Peng family's business is related to the southern salt affairs. Now there is a lot of trouble in the court. If you offend the Peng family, wouldn't it be embarrassing for the prince? The Dong family is nearby. If you do too much, you will inevitably be criticized. , you have to be careful."

"But this is too wronged for you. You are the main concubine of this palace, but you have to watch their faces all day long."

"Will you still be able to watch forever?" Xia Bingyu smiled faintly, turned to look at Zhao Nanny and said, "Since the prince has banned Concubine Peng's feet, go and tell Concubine Peng to copy the female ring properly in the past half a month." , so that I can intercede with her in front of the prince."

"Why are you doing this?" Zhao Momo felt wronged for her.

"Peng Fangfei has a very good temper, and I still like it very much. If she is not here, wouldn't it only make Dong Fangfei stand out?" Xia Bingyu reached out to caress the intricate patterns on her sleeves, with a faint smile on her lips, "It doesn't matter Who did it behind the scenes, but since it has been done, there is always a clue left, you should check quietly, slowly, carefully, and check one by one from the slaves below. I don't believe that in this Prince Ning's mansion, it is true Someone can cover the sky with one hand."

"Yes, this old slave must investigate carefully. When it is found out, see if they still smile." Only then did Mammy Zhao feel like she had a backbone.

Xia Bingyu nodded, staring intently at the clear sky outside the house, as long as you dare to stretch out your hand, you must have the consciousness of being chopped off.Do you really think that I am blind and deaf?
In Prince Ning's mansion, chickens and dogs are jumping around, but at this time Prince Jing's mansion is peaceful, Nuo Da's mansion has very few servants, the front yard is a study area, and idlers are not allowed to enter, and there are guards guarding the gate of the courtyard.

On Ji Qiyu's table were maps of several provinces in the south, and at this moment her slender fingers were pointing in the direction of Fujian.

Standing next to him was Zhang Chang, a newly released Jinshi. Zhang Chang entered the Imperial Academy and started a humble job.However, although the Hanlin Academy is poor, it is the direct line closest to the imperial power. As long as it can fight steadily, it is not impossible to get out of the cabinet and into the prime minister.Not to mention that the current Shoufu Zhang Chang's father was born in Hanlin, it is true that the poor Hanlin is poor, but as long as there is an opportunity, the future will be brighter.

"My lord, are you trying to plan for Fujian? Could it be too hasty? After all, the dispute over the salt affairs has not yet reached a conclusion, and if you act too hastily, you are afraid of being noticed." Zhang Chang's eyes fell on the place Ji Qiyu pointed at Said.

"The dispute over salt affairs needs to open a gap, so that we can follow the vines to investigate. The Lianghuai, Liangzhe, Shandong, and Hedong have long accumulated serious illnesses, and one trigger will affect the whole body. Only Fujian may have a plan, but Peng Liang This person is old and cunning, it's not easy to catch him." Ji Qiyu suddenly smiled, "But this time, it's his bad luck."

Zhang Chang also laughed when he heard that, "Exactly what he said, the shrewd father gave birth to a foolish son, thinking that having a sister who would be a side concubine would be able to run amok in the capital. I didn't want to, but I almost lost my life. I just didn't know what would happen. Do you want to understand? I heard that Peng Liang is already on his way to Beijing, and when he arrives in Beijing, I'm afraid it will be a lot of trouble."

"Peng Liang is the Emperor's confidant. This time, his daughter was married to His Highness King Ning, and an accident happened to give birth to her son. I'm afraid the Emperor is having a headache at this time." Jiang Qing said gloatingly, hum, Hurry up and domineering on the ground in Kyoto, have you figured out which mountain to worship?An idiot!
"Father is going to have a headache. The dispute over the salt affairs has not yet been settled, and the confidant minister is unlucky again, but the other side is Dingguo's mansion, and this time it is Dong Yunji who beat people. It would be better if Dong Yunji had no merit in the country. , It's a pity that he did a good job at the border, and made a few small contributions for his loyalty to the country. The two insist on their own opinions, and there is no evidence to directly prove who is right and who is wrong, so it's not a headache." Ji Qiyu accepted with a smile. Picking up the map, "What can you find out about the border food?"

Zhang Chang said immediately after hearing the words: "The border grain has always been raised by the household department. Luo Hongsheng has always been cunning. He has to cry for poverty every year, and has to toss every year. This time, the old fox may use the matter of rectifying the salt affairs to make money. Dongfeng, my father said that Lord Shangshu has been able to stay in the household department for so many years, not because he can make money, nor because he will cry poor, but because he is not only lucky and good character, but also able to make money."

Ji Qiyu asked with interest: "Master Shoufu said so?"

Zhang Chang nodded, thought for a while and said: "The household department has encountered three crises in total. The first time the emperor was in charge, the treasury was empty. The Marquis of Bei’an is about to go on an expedition, and the household department has no money! Lao Shangshu actually raised 200 million taels of silver within half a month. At that time, the court was shaken, and the emperor was overjoyed. The old Shangshu replied like this, and I borrowed it with an IOU!"

Ji Qiyu is only so old now, although he has heard about these old things, he doesn't know much about them.Hearing Zhang Changyanji at this time, he was also very interested, and asked, "Oh, there are still people so rich, who did they borrow from?" They are richer than the country, so this is the rhythm of courting death!

"Salt merchant!" Zhang Chang's expression darkened.

Ji Qiyu's face darkened, "Salt merchant?"

"Yes, all six places in the Jin Dynasty were transferred to the salt transport envoys. Luo Laoshangshu personally communicated with the six salt transport envoys, and used the salt as a bait to ask the salt merchants to bid for it. In just two days, 200 million salts were sold. And empty."

Ji Qi Yumo.

Zhang Chang looked at him incredulously, but continued to say: "The emperor was furious and wanted to depose Lao Shangshu Luo, but he couldn't find a suitable man to take over this mess, so he could only order him to make up for it. My father said Luo Lao Shangshu is not only bold, but also very meticulous in his work. Sure enough, the last large number of people who want to see Luo Lao Shangshu's jokes dropped their jaws in shock."

"Now this time there is a shortage of food at the border, and the matter of salt affairs has been thrown out again. From the beginning to the end, Old Shangshu Luo used my father's words to pretend to be dead in the court. After working for decades and getting older, no one can do anything to him even if he is intentionally embarrassed. Sure enough, he is fooling around. Seeing that the old Shangshu is about to pass this test again, it is really unadmirable. " Zhang Chang felt quite uncomfortable when he thought about it, there was only one person like Luo Hongsheng who was not bad at all.But there is only one person who has been in the position of Minister of the Ministry of Finance for decades, and even the emperor would think twice if he wants to move him. It doesn't matter if he collapses. ?If he died, the account would be ruined.Therefore, Luo Laoshangshu can't die, he has to live well, so that this bad debt can be revived.

But they are really capable, even if the household department is poor, as long as the emperor spends money, they can change it.Does anyone else have this ability?hehe.

You don't care if he owes an IOU or is cheating, as long as he can get the money out, that's the ability that no one else has.

I can't accept it.

Ji Qiyu didn't think about it so much, she just thought about what Zhang Chang said just now: this time the old fox is probably going to take advantage of the rectification of the salt affairs.

Luo Hongsheng wants to borrow the east wind, whose east wind should he borrow?
Ji Qiyu sneered, if he wanted to borrow the east wind, he had to see if the east wind could blow.

However, Luo Hongsheng seems to know the details of many salt merchants, maybe he can take advantage of it.

(End of this chapter)