On a moonlit night, the posthouse in the east of the city was lit up with lights, making the entire posthouse look the same as it did during the day.
In a side room in the southeast corner of the post house, candlelight was trembling, and the flickering light made the entire elegant room appear much darker than outside.
This is where Concubine Yue stayed.
Ever since the news about the betting house spread and Tang Ru was sent back to his residence, Jiang Xueyi and Zheng Haichuan were dragged to the post house by Mrs. Zheng, the old mistress of the Qi family.
Zheng was accompanied by her eldest daughter Qi Yuhuan.
The old lady had been frowning and had been restless since she entered the door.
After pondering for a long time, Mrs. Zheng looked at Concubine Yue solemnly and said angrily: "From my perspective, the Tang family wants to distance themselves from the entire situation in Luyan Port, but he turned a deaf ear to my grandson being imprisoned.
, now even the gambling house business has been closed down at the instigation of the Governor of the Tang Dynasty, will all the farms, shops, and restaurants suffer from it next?"
"Old lady, there is no need to be so angry."
Concubine Yue was already tired of these ignorant things from the Qi family, but she still tried her best to put on a good face and greet her:
"I and you all have seen your grandson's affairs clearly today, but there is really nothing we can do to help. If the old lady insists on going her own way and offends King Pingning, there will be no good fruit to eat. He has the Emperor's Sword in his hand. Even I and King Dongjin will not be able to do anything.
You have to be polite, not to mention that what happened today is a solid fact."
After a pause, she showed a gentle smile again: "As for business everywhere, I have a way. The old lady should go around more with the old lady of the Zhao family. Both of you are in Luyan Port and even
The Dahe Empire is one of the best portals, and everyone in the world is interested in it. As long as you can put aside the past grudges and contact the various wealthy families to unite together sincerely, you can win a chance to breathe."
"Now that things have happened, do you still think Zhao Guangyuan's old concubine is trustworthy?"
Mrs. Zheng said dissatisfied: "I heard that he is now very close to that bitch of the Chu family, and they even opened a restaurant in Qinghefang in the east of the city together."
"Hey, as a businessman, it's just for profit. Mr. Zhao can see this more clearly than Mrs. Zheng."
Concubine Yue waved her hand disapprovingly.
This old woman is over sixty years old, but she speaks so irritably and has no moral integrity. No wonder she is hated by others.
As for Taigong Zhao, now that he is a noble concubine, he has to respect him, but this old woman is talking about an old thing, which is really unreasonable.
And that girl from the Chu family is Princess Pingning after all, and she calls her a bitch in front of everyone. She is simply arrogant.
It can be seen that it is not without reason that the Qi family is in such misfortune today.
It's just that she has received a lot of money from the Qi family over the years, both covertly and overtly, to help her become more powerful in the palace. She can't be ungrateful and just lose face with such a shabby family.
After thinking for a moment, Concubine Yue continued firmly: "I have a deep relationship with Mrs. Zhao. As long as Mrs. Zheng is willing to reach an agreement with the Zhao family, and I am willing to come forward to make peace, and don't look at the monk's face or the Buddha's face, he will do it."
I will sell this favor just for my sake. When the time comes, we will unite closely to oppose the land equalization order, and we will surely be able to overthrow King Pingning."
"Then I'll be waiting for good news."
Mrs. Zheng felt extremely disappointed in her heart. She stood up and left with a smile on her face. She was extremely angry at Concubine Yue's arrogance.
This noble concubine really regarded Zhao Guangyuan as her biological father.
He led his daughter, son-in-law and Zheng Haichuan out of the post house, and all got into the spacious and hidden carriage.
The carriage drove slowly on the quiet street. Mrs. Zheng's face became more and more angry as she thought about it. Finally, she slammed her cane directly on the floor of the carriage and said with great displeasure: "It seems that now our Qi family can only put all their efforts into it." Already."
Jiang Xueyi looked on and looked worried: "What does my mother-in-law want to do again?"
"do what?"
Mrs. Zheng glared angrily at her increasingly disobedient son-in-law, and said loudly: "Today, the Shen family in Tong'an Village and several families who are friends with the Shen family have announced that they will follow the government to exempt tenants from rent and taxes for three years. If Zhao If our family continues to rely on us, won’t our Qi family’s tens of thousands of acres of farmland become wasteland?”
"This matter can only be done in accordance with God's will."
Zheng Haichuan advised: "Goddess, please stop insisting on your own way. Mo Chen has violated the law again and again. I already tried my best to take care of him last time about the eldest son of the Chu family. He is like this." As soon as he came out, he got into a life-threatening lawsuit, got a young girl pregnant and refused to marry him, and caused people to die. There is no way he can be spared lightly."
"They are wondering what they have to do with my Chen'er?"
Mrs. Zheng scolded relentlessly, and looked at Jiang Xueyi with gritted teeth: "And you are a rip-off, after all, Chen'er is your aunt and nephew, and you actually helped the tyrant to harm him. My Qi family has been in vain all these years." You made a lot of money out of it."
After finishing speaking, he looked back at Zheng Haichuan, took a few deep breaths, and then continued: "Haichuan, how many days does it take for Prefect Wu to arrive at Luyan Port?"
"It's just a matter of these two days."
Zheng Haichuan replied unhurriedly: "I heard that the governor's transfer order has arrived in the county. I will go to Beijing immediately after I come to the state capital to hand over the appointment."
"Well, Governor Wu hasn't been to Luyan Port for several years."
Mrs. Zheng pouted thoughtfully: "Haichuan, you will send someone to clean up the other courtyard in the south of the city tomorrow. Then let Prefect Wu stay in that courtyard."
Zheng Haichuan frowned anxiously: "Does the godmother want to see the prefect?"
Mrs. Zheng remained silent and did not answer.
"Before my son left, the Grand Administrator told me that I won't see my old friends when I arrive at Luyan Port. According to my opinion, my godmother should not be rejected."
Although Zheng Haichuan still wanted to call her godmother, it was because of his godfather's promotion and help.
But since his old master passed away, the Qi family's actions over the years have increasingly disappointed him.
The last time he rashly dispatched troops from the Beibu Gulf had displeased the prefect. Now if he was dissatisfied again, he would have many ways to get rid of his black hat with his connections in Beijing and China.
Zheng did not want to comply with his wishes. Instead, she smiled meaningfully: "Haichuan, some things you have done cannot be erased without ever seeing each other again."
Zheng's dark eyes wandered over everyone, and he added hesitantly: "Now my Qi family's water transportation, gambling shop, and farm fields are all in danger. I'm afraid that soon all the restaurants and shops will also be in danger. What have you been doing all these years?" I have taken away money from the Qi family a lot, and now I want to break up the relationship. I'm afraid it won't be that easy. Don't forget, Du Sankui is in prison now."
Hearing this, Zheng Haichuan and Jiang Xueyi both became sad one after another and did not dare to say anything anymore.
In the post house, Dongjin Wang Lin Jinmu, who had been silent for a long time, waited for everyone to disperse, then quietly leaned in front of Concubine Yue, held her slender chin, and said lovingly: "The Qi family's
The old woman is becoming more and more ignorant of the rules, why not get rid of her?"
"Why, does Your Highness have some shady information in her hands?"
Concubine Yue looked at the strong man in front of her with a half-smile, and deliberately teased him.
Lin Jinmu smiled sadly: "The emperor's sister-in-law is joking, what control can I hold in her hands?"
"Then you have nothing to worry about."
Concubine Yue sighed slowly: "Even the Tang family can give up this money tree. You and I have only taken a share of it over the years. Why go to this muddy water? It is better to maintain the relationship with Zhao Guangyuan. He
Now that I have no wife and no children, after he passes away, all the wealth will belong to you and me, and then I can use this money to buy more power for my use."
"The emperor's sister-in-law is really clever."
Lin Jinmu smiled at her in awe, but his strong and powerful palms were already pressing on her waist quietly. While tearing open the silk jade belt, he whispered evilly: "It's rare that the post house is so clean today, and the beautiful scenery is beautiful.
Can’t live up to it.”
"Hate."
Concubine Yue shyly raised her orchid fingers and put them on his shoulders.
Under the dim and silent light, only a pair of figures were trembling one after another.