The Double Ninth Festival has just passed, and on this day all the concubines went to the Queen's Palace to pay their respects.
Because it was said that 50,000 pieces of winter clothing belonging to the soldiers of Mobei were robbed on the way and were taken away by Wuwan cavalry, the Ministry of War was in a hurry.
You must know that the weather on the border is already very cold in August. It is already September now, and it is very dangerous for the soldiers to not have cotton-padded clothes to keep out the cold.
The memorial was presented, and the emperor was very worried.
The queen was anxious when she heard about it: "Although there are still two thousand pieces of cold clothes in stock, and the Ministry of Industry has been working around the clock, it still can't be finished in a month.
In addition to the road transportation, it will take a month and a half, which is too long."
Concubine Xian tentatively said, "I have a suggestion, but I don't know if it's suitable."
"That's what you say." Since the sixth prince married Yao Wanyi, the relationship between the queen and the concubine Xian has become increasingly close.
"My concubine is thinking that there is nothing major to be busy with in the palace now, and the palace people can also spare some time. It would be better for each palace maid to allocate one or two items. There are at least 10,000 people in the palace who can do needlework.
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In this way, I can share the second half. If I have nothing to do on weekdays, I can also do a few things to express my feelings." Concubine Xian has never done anything to please the public, and now she makes such suggestions in a soft voice.
Speech, modest attitude.
The queen was very happy after hearing this and said: "Sister, your suggestion is very good, I didn't expect it.
There are many people in the palace, so even if something happens, we will give way to this matter first. After all, the safety of the border is the most important thing."
Someone immediately expressed their opinion, and Concubine Hui said: "Yes, we are very busy now. Having something to do not only kills time but is also beneficial to the country. It's the best of both worlds. Why not do it?"
Everyone also agreed.
The queen said: "In that case, I will send Liang Jing out to talk to the people from the Ministry of Industry.
Transport the cloth and cotton into the palace as soon as possible, and then distribute them one by one, according to the head of each palace, and hand them over within a limited time.
It can be done in as little as seven days or as much as ten days."
After discussing this matter, everyone dispersed, and Concubine Xian returned to her Jiaolan Palace.
Yao Wanyi was already waiting there and came forward to say hello.
Concubine Xian said softly to her: "I have already told the Queen about that suggestion, and she has accepted it."
Yao Wanyi was very happy after hearing this and said: "In this way, the mother-in-law has also made a contribution to the Queen."
"As for whether you have merit or not, I just said something. You taught me it. If you have any merit, it is also your credit." Concubine Xian had no intention of doing this. Instead, she was very concerned about her daughter-in-law and son's affairs, "How dare you
Is my son treating you well? I didn't make you angry, did I?"
"He... is fine," Aunt Yao Wan wanted to say but did not say anything. Instead, she chose to leave the matter alone. "He is in the Shenbing Camp and is very busy every day."
The sixth prince has never touched her since he got married to her. When he sleeps, he wraps himself up in quilt and turns his back to her.
Of course, Yao Wanyi was not the type to swallow her anger. She did not force him. Firstly, she was always reserved, but secondly, she also had to find a suitable opportunity.
I believe that as long as he works hard, the Sixth Prince will always change his mind.
But she doesn't know about her mother's ex-husband Tu Zan. After all, no one can tell her unless this person doesn't want to live anymore.
She heard about Hanyi yesterday and ran to discuss it with Ma Feiyan for a long time.
I went into the palace this morning to see the wise concubine and taught her to do this and this in front of the queen.
The reason why she didn't tell the queen personally was because she wanted to sell her mother-in-law a favor so that she could control her better.
Anyway, no matter who takes the credit, it is the Queen’s credit to the outside world.
And she just wants to use this incident to stir up trouble.
She doesn't care about asking for credit. After all, the queen is her aunt no matter what, and she will always love and care for her.
Furong Palace also received a hundred pieces, and Concubine Fu specially ordered two pieces to be made by herself.
Xue Hengzhao and others also participated, taking time out to cut and sew every day, and even sewing under the lamp in the middle of the night.
But everyone was talking and laughing, and it was very interesting.
Fangdian specifically told her: "Hengzhao, you have been weak all your life, and you injured your shoulder a few days ago. Just do one thing, and we will do it for you at the same time."
Youzhu and others also said: "Isn't it? Don't worry, we are here!"
"I'll take a look," Xue Hengzhao neither refused nor agreed, "the soldiers' winter coats don't need embroidery or piping, so it's very easy to make."
"That's what I said, but the stitches need to be extremely fine. Besides, the cloth is also thick, so it can't be penetrated without any effort." Danyue said, "Look, your hands are red, don't be brave." p>
"But no matter what you say, we in the palace can't hold back and make others laugh." Youzhu said, "Some people just like to fight over each other."
It only took five or six days for Xue Hengzhao and others to finish all the clothes they were assigned.
Wei Zhong personally counted the numbers and took several eunuchs to deliver all the packed winter clothes to the Queen's Palace, where they were all delivered.
Wei Zhong came back to Concubine Fu and told her that the matter had been settled.
"Everyone has worked hard these days. Go to the dining room and use my money to add two dishes for everyone!" Empress Fu Fei was generous and considerate of people's difficulties.
"It's a waste of money for the empress. I will thank the empress for them all." Wei Zhong smiled and took the money from Bi Shu's hand, then turned and went to the dining room.
But before he came back, Liang Xiao from Ronghua Palace came with several eunuchs.
Seeing Concubine Fu, she was respectful, but her tone revealed a bit of unkindness: "Concubine Fu, on the order of the Queen, we have brought the maid in your palace who makes winter clothes for questioning. We also ask for your convenience.
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Concubine Fu didn't know why, so she hurriedly asked: "Eunuch Xiaoliang, what's wrong? Is there anything wrong with those clothes?"
"The winter clothes you just handed over to the palace were found to have tampering," Liang Xiao did not hide it. "The Empress ordered the servants to wait and find out who did it quickly."
"Entrainment? What entrainment?" Concubine Fu became even more panicked upon hearing this.
These are winter coats made for the border soldiers. Who is trying to die by carrying things indiscriminately?
"I can't tell you clearly for a while. Don't worry, Your Majesty. It will be clear when the investigation comes. I have to return my message to the Queen, so I can't delay any longer." Liang Xiao said and bowed.
Withdrew.
It happened that Wei Zhong also came back, so Liang Xiao said to him: "Chief Wei, please come and take a trip too! After all, you brought those clothes there, and they have passed through your hands."
At this time, Xue Haozhao and others had been called together, lined up, and followed Liang Xiao and others to Ronghua Palace.
Although Concubine Fu didn't know what was going on, she felt that it was more ominous than good.
If it were an innocuous matter, I would never go to war like this.