Yunzhi thought for a while, nodded and said solemnly, "The Queen Mother is wise, but I was reckless."
"I'll make arrangements now!" Yunzhi said and left with a forlorn figure behind.
Ji Wenxuan also stood up, shook off his official robe, and saluted, "That minister also resigned."
Seeing Ji Wenxuan's surprisingly peaceful expression, Sheng Shaoqing asked tentatively, "Did the Prime Minister already know about this?"
Ji Wenxuan smiled and said, "Queen Mother, I am not a divine fortune teller, so how can I predict the future?"
"I just had a casual chat with Mr. Yun, and then I realized that the figures in the official report were wrong."
"No, I'm asking about before today."
Ji Wenxuan raised his head in surprise, raised his wrinkled eyelids and looked at Sheng Shaoqing. He was silent for a moment and then nodded.
"Master Yun chose Chen Liu at that time, and I had already expected what would happen today. But at that time, Master Yun was very ambitious, I. It's not like pouring a basin of cold water on it."
"Then since I already knew this might happen, why didn't you tell him... even just to give him a few hints?"
At least Yunzhi should be wary of the Wang family, and not be immersed in complacency. If she or Yunzhi did not discover such errors in time, and really thought that the order was flawless and then extended it, then
Isn’t this going to cause a big disaster?!
Ji Wenxuan shook his head and smiled, "I am just guessing, not to mention that the enemy is in the dark and I am in the light. How can others make moves, and how can I predict it?"
"It's just that Yun Shangshu went too far smoothly, but it only aroused suspicion."
"What's more, if I had warned you earlier, would Lord Yun have believed it?"
"It's not like the Queen Mother has never seen Shangshu Yun's furious look when he left the capital."
Ji Wenxuan looked at Sheng Shaoqing's face and smiled again, "Isn't the Queen Mother thinking that I am doing things with the benefit of hindsight?"
Sheng Shaoqing was shocked: Do you have the system or do I?!
"I didn't!"
"I will say it now. Even if others say that this is not an afterthought, I will say it myself. But it doesn't matter if I just accept the name. The important thing is not me, but Mr. Yun."
"He has been well-dressed and well-fed since he was a child, and he has never experienced any big storms during his several years as an official. Perhaps for ordinary people, having a branch behind him is a kind of luck, but for an official, he has not been exposed to wind and frost for a long time, and
Not a good thing."
"He can only see the opponent in front of him, but he can't see how many invisible opponents are against him behind the scenes. Today they are relatives and friends, and tomorrow they may be enemies. This setback is nothing now, but there will be more fierce ones. I'm afraid it's still to come.
.”
"He naturally knew there would be resistance, but he only thought it would be Wei Zhen. He never thought that the Wang family would attack him."
"You mean..." Sheng Shaoqing said in surprise, "Wang might..."
"Since the Wang family dared to let people falsely report figures, they must have made complete preparations. From the beginning, they had the idea to take a step back with Yunzhi, and at the same time cooperated with Yunzhi to make a false appearance.
On the other hand, I'm just waiting for Yun Zhi to expire in January and return to the capital."
"But once this layer of shame is torn off, Mrs. Wang will definitely not be soft."
"After all," Ji Wenxuan glanced at Sheng Shaoqing, "How can a grandson compare to a direct grandson?"
"What's more, Yun Zhi has already attacked the Wang family for the theft case in the palace. In this way, they will definitely meet each other in war."
Sheng Shaoqing frowned, "Isn't there some way to avoid losing blood?"
Ji Wenxuan looked at Sheng Shaoqing and said, "Since the day Yunzhi chose Chen Liu, this result has been destined."
"He originally thought that he could avoid many disputes in Chenliu by relying on friendship, but this was destined to backfire on him due to this meager connection."
"This is why I would say that Yunzhi is too naive."
Sheng Shaoqing pondered for a long time and said, "However, after Yun Shangshu experienced this incident, he might be able to gain wisdom from the experience."
Ji Wenxuan also nodded, "This policy must be continued in Da Liang, so it is not a big deal to suffer some losses in Chenliu now. I hope Yun Shangshu can learn from it."
"Queen Mother, Prime Minister, Lord Yun just sent someone to say that the chariot is ready."
"Then I will take my leave first."
"Prime Minister Ji!" Sheng Shaoqing suddenly stopped Ji Wenxuan and said, "Change your clothes, it's too ostentatious to go out like this."
Ji Wenxuan was stunned for a moment, silently glanced at his official robe, understood something in an instant, turned around, saluted and left.
As soon as Ji Wenxuan went out, Sheng Shaoqing immediately said to Cui Yun, "Quick! Take out the casual clothes you prepared for me earlier!"
Cui Yun couldn't help laughing and answered, turned around and went back to the yard to get it. Fortunately, he prepared a few more sets of clothes for ordinary people before leaving the capital. Otherwise, when he arrived in Chenliu, where would he be looking for suitable clothes for the Queen Mother at this moment?
Aning and Lianqiao, who were cleaning up in the inner room, saw Cui Yun heading straight for the box. They looked at each other, put down the rags in their hands, and gathered around Cui Yun.
"Ms. Cui..."
As soon as Aning called out, the rest of her words were choked back into her stomach. When she remembered that she told the Queen Mother about Cui Yun's abnormality last night, she felt regretful in her mind.
What she usually hates the most is the villain's behavior, but she didn't expect that one day she would turn into what she hates the most!
So when she saw Cui Yun again today, she felt a little guilty.
Cui Yun seemed to have become normal after listening to her words. She didn't sigh when she woke up this morning. Even her temper had calmed down a lot, and she was even more talkative than before.
In comparison, she is like the villain who stabs people in the back, while Cui Yun is the true gentleman who is good at listening to advice.
Forsythia didn't know what kind of disagreement had occurred between the two of them, so she had the courage to continue what Aning said and asked Cui Yun, "Ms. Cui, what are you doing with this box?"
Cui Yun watched the two people staring closely at the box in her hand. With their nervous and expectant eyes, the words they wanted to ask were clearly written on their faces. She deliberately frightened them and said, "What, I will do it."
What else do I need to report to you?”
An Ning was immediately disappointed. She really thought that the Queen Mother had persuaded Lady Cui, but she didn't expect that she would still be like this!
Forsythia stuck out her tongue in response to the rebuke. She finally mustered up the courage to ask Ms. Cui today, but she didn't expect to be hit hard again.
An Ning and Forsythia had no choice but to turn around and pick up what they were doing, but they heard Cui Cui burst into laughter, "You two are really crazy!"
"The Queen Mother will be traveling incognito for a visit soon, and she asked me to pick up her clothes."
Forsythia was still frightened by Cui Yun, who had been so fierce just now, and did not dare to respond. She just nodded and continued to work.
"What, you don't want to go?"
Before Aning and Lianqiao could answer, Cui Yun said hypocritically, "Looking at your intentions, you probably don't want to go. Then I'll find Chunzhu. She also told me before that she wanted to get closer to the Queen Mother."
"Why!"
"Don't!"
Forsythia and Aning screamed, and gathered around one person, grabbing one of Cui Yun's arms and saying, "Ms. Cui! Good sister! How can you leave such a job to Chunzhu? When she came to Yongguang Hall, it was Shang Rishang.
Qian, how do you serve the Queen Mother well?"
Cui Yun pulled their hands apart, "Then————"
"Why don't you go change clothes quickly?!"
An Ning and Forsythia were so happy that they threw the rag on the table and ran out. They could finally go out for some fun!
Cui Jun looked at the two figures running out in a hurry and smiled helplessly, then took the clothes in his hands to let the Queen Mother choose.
Sheng Shaoqing waited in Dongnuan Pavilion for a long time but did not see Cui Yun, so he had to get up and walk out. He saw that the spring color in the garden was getting thicker, the sunlight was clear, and the water in the pool was also sparkling.
"Spring is coming."
Cui Yun's voice suddenly sounded behind Sheng Shaoqing, "Empress Dowager, I have brought a few sets of clothes. I wonder which one the Queen Mother would like to wear?"
"Please help me choose. You have good taste."
Cui Yun looked at the materials and colors of the clothes in his hand, and pulled out a set of green fairy skirts with a layer of moon-white tulle on the outside. "Why don't you wear this set?"
"The Queen Mother has fair skin. I think this green suit can better match the creaminess of the Queen Mother's skin. It's spring in the courtyard, and I think it's even more so outside. The blue color suits the scene better."
Sheng Shaoqing nodded and let Cui Yun change his clothes.
Cui Yun was extremely confident in her vision and aesthetics. As soon as she finished arranging Sheng Shaoqing's skirt, she nodded with satisfaction, "Sure enough, the Queen Mother is like a fairy from heaven now, but she accidentally fell into this earthly world.
among.”
Sheng Shaoqing scraped the tip of Cui Yun's nose, wiped the sweat on her forehead and said, "You are the only one with a sweet mouth!"
"Queen Mother! Miss Cui! When will we set off!"
Aning and Forsythia ran in happily, Sheng Shaoqing looked at them with confusion, "Do you think this is a spring outing?"
Forsythia just waved a small flag and shouted: "Visitors, come this way, our spring outing is about to begin!"
An Ning and Lian Qiao smiled awkwardly, "Your Majesty, the maids and maids are a little excited."
Sheng Shaoqing warned them, "Don't call me Queen Mother when you go outside. Also, two adults will be here soon, so you mustn't be as rude as just now."
An Ning and Lian Qiao each saluted and said, "I understand, madam."
Sheng Shaoqing then nodded with satisfaction, "Let's go!"
After a long time, two carriages without any emblems slowly stopped in front of an inn.
"Mother", Aning was about to call Sheng Shaoqing who had already fallen asleep, but suddenly she felt that she could no longer call her the queen mother. But if she took another wife now, wouldn't she become the queen mother?
Forsythia saw Aning's embarrassment and shouted, "Madam! We are here!"
Sheng Shaoqing, who was leaning on the carriage with his hands to see Duke Zhou, was so excited that he was shouted at by this voice. Even the voice of Forsythia became much louder when he went outside.
After getting off the carriage, Sheng Shaoqing rubbed his sore calves and looked up at the plaque of the inn in front of him. The four large gilded characters shone brightly in the sun: Tongfu Inn.
...Why does this name look so familiar?
At this time, Ji Wenxuan and Yunzhi had also got off the carriage and came over. Sheng Shaoqing's attention was instantly attracted by the strange attire of these two people.
"You two, what kind of look do you have?"
Ji Wenxuan looked at Yunzhi, and Yunzhi looked at Ji Wenxuan, both of them smiled awkwardly: "Your Majesty."
"The small one is the accounting room."
"The old slave is the housekeeper."
Sheng Shaoqing:......
It seems that you are right...
"Madam, please come in!"
Sheng Shaoqing saw that Yunzhi was not quite used to his new identity, but Ji Wenxuan was already very familiar with the invitation gesture to let him in.
Lin Jin also changed her outfit and became the coachman of Mrs. Yuan who came to Qingshiban Village to find her relatives.
As soon as Sheng Shaoqing stepped into the inn with his left foot, the waiter in the waiter greeted him with a very eye-catching look.
"Madam, should we go to a hotel or stay in a hotel?"
Forsythia stood up and went out and replied, "Of course I'm staying in the hotel."
The waiter looked the group of people up and down carefully, smiled and said, "Invite those guys upstairs!"
“Our hotel’s Tianzi No. 1 room has a beautiful and elegant environment. Many celebrities and celebrities have stayed there. Even the Queen Mother must praise it!”
Aning held it in for a long time but still couldn't hold it in. A smile appeared from the corner of his mouth, but in the eyes of the waiter, it became ironclad evidence of Aning's disdain. The waiter immediately retorted, "Don't disbelieve this girl, you
You’ll know when you see me later!”
"I believe it. I don't believe it."
The waiter saw that Aning's attitude was sincere, so he gave up and focused on leading the way.
Sheng Shaoqing suddenly remembered something and asked the waiter tentatively, "Is your shopkeeper's surname Tong?"
The waiter shook his head, "No."
Sheng Shaoqing breathed a sigh of relief, and she said, how could it be such a coincidence, this is Qingshiban Township, not the Seven Heroes Town in her memory, and this should just happen to have the same name as the inn she had seen.
"Our shopkeeper's surname is Bai."
Sheng Shaoqing:......
What is the difference between this and Tong?!
"Why, does this lady know our shopkeeper?"
"Know?" Sheng Shaoqing didn't know whether she knew him or not. She had only seen it on TV. She knew him, but he didn't know her. So, Sheng Shaoqing shook his head firmly, "I don't know him."
The waiter was stunned, "Hey! I thought you knew our shopkeeper!"
"Our shopkeeper's name is Bai Qing. Everyone in the surrounding villages knows her. She's so awesome!"
Sheng Shaoqing was also stunned, it seemed that they just happened to have the same name.
In just a few words, they reached the room number one in the sky, which the waiter said was the number one. The waiter confidently opened the door and said, "Everyone, please come!"
Sheng Shaoqing walked in and found that this room was not much different from the rooms she just passed by, except that it was a little more spacious and decorated with a little more care.
The waiter said proudly, "How is it?!"
Sheng Shaoqing couldn't bear to offend the enthusiastic waiter, so he could only nodded reluctantly.
Cui Yun, who was holding back his laughter at the side, was about to lose his strength. He quickly pushed away the waiter and said, "Go get some hot water. Madam has traveled for a long time and now she needs to wash up."
The waiter was about to leave with satisfaction. Looking at Yunzhi, Ji Wenxuan and Lin Jin who were still standing at the door, he frowned and said, "Guys, the servants of our inn are downstairs. Just follow me."
