After seeing her off, Green Leaf beside him whispered, "Madam, will anything happen if I accept the Qin family's money?"
What could happen?
Before Tan Yueru married into the Hou family, they were already royal merchants. If it hadn't been for Du's intervention last year, the Tan family's reputation as royal merchants wouldn't have been lost. They didn't make any mistakes for so many years. They lost one year last year, and this year
If she were chosen again, she would have to be even more careful about what she sent to the palace. Besides, she didn't use the money to spend it on herself.
She took out a pen and paper and wrote a letter home to her son.
Mother and son write at least one letter home every month. I don't know what Jiang Yuhao has learned over there. But after half a year, it can be seen from the letters that she has completely changed. She is not the same person she was when she first came here.
As soon as Jiang Sujin was seduced, she took the maid in the room to take off her clothes and inspect the silly boy. He spoke in a very logical manner and reassured her that she didn't need to think too much.
After sending off the family letter, Chu Yunli started to build a Ci'an Hall. It was initially set up in the outer city to take in homeless children and the elderly. He bought a piece of land in the suburbs to plant mulberry and raise silkworms. Anyone who could work would do it.
I also found my husband to teach my children how to read.
The money was spent like water, and the Qin family over there compromised. Then, Chu Yunli sent gifts to several father-in-laws in the palace who were responsible for the selection, and the matter was completed.
The reason why she is so determined is just to borrow money. Ci'an Hall takes in old, weak, women and children, and the emperor in the palace knows what she wants to do or is already doing, so he will not stop the Qin family from sending her money.
The emperor didn't need to do anything. After knowing what Chu Yunli had done, he just casually mentioned that the color of the clothes on the eunuchs around him was not as good as in previous years. The people below him immediately understood, and the Qin family naturally returned to being an imperial merchant.
Originally, when Lu's family discussed it after they returned, they just agreed tentatively. They didn't really believe that this little sister who was not valued could facilitate this matter. Anyway, 30% of the profit would be paid only after the matter was completed.
Unexpectedly, it has really happened now, and I have to pay the 30%.
Mrs. Lu came to visit again, and this time Chu Yunli saw her. "Fifth sister, this time it's all thanks to you, but the thank you gift...can we discuss it again?"
"There is no need to discuss." Chu Yunli was practicing calligraphy at that time and accompanied Yu Jia. "Sister-in-law, don't think that the matter is settled. If you don't send the profit on time every month, you may be replaced at any time.
go."
Her tone was cold and emotionless. It was this tone and expression that made Lu feel that what she said was true. With such coldness, she immediately regretted that she had not established a good relationship with this fifth sister earlier. It was useless to say anything now.
When Mrs. Du was ill, little Mrs. Du stayed with her all day long, and Chu Yunli would meet her when she went to pay her respects. Sometimes she would choke on her words.
Jiang Qi taught his two children all day long, and Aunt Li would come over occasionally to pay her respects. Chu Yunli himself spent most of the time teaching Yujia at home, and sometimes he would take her out of the city to see Ci'an Tang in the suburbs.
In the blink of an eye, two years have passed. In addition to showing filial piety, the Hou family began to interact with various families. This time, it was no longer Mrs. Hou who came out to entertain everyone. She was still lying on the bed. The one entertaining everyone became the Crown Prince's wife.
Occasionally, little Mrs. Du would come to the front to meet guests, but others didn't pay much attention to her. It should be said that they only talked to her for the sake of the Du family. Nowadays, little Mrs. Du is no longer the royal wife, and her husband is still in prison.
, after being ridiculed openly and subtly by others several times, she became less likely to come out and criticize her.
Chu Yunli had no intention of hosting a grand banquet for guests. In the afternoon of this day, a bright yellow carriage arrived at the door.
The prince is here.
The prince is already eighteen this year. Last month, the court and the central government jointly submitted a memorial to invite the prince to join the court. Unfortunately, the emperor blocked it because the prince was young and needed to be sharpened. Within two days, the proposed veteran of the court resigned and returned.
The emperor didn't even try to persuade him to stay in his hometown. After that, no one dared to mention it. In other words, the prince still had homework to do every day.
The whole family, including Jiang Qi, went to the door to greet him.
Compared with three years ago, the prince had grown taller and slightly fatter, but he was still a handsome young man. He personally helped Jiang Qi and walked in without paying attention to Chu Yunli who was standing beside him.
After they left, Chu Yunli straightened up and thought deeply. It seemed that the queen hated her even more.
Little Mrs. Du stood by and sarcastically said, "Sister-in-law, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince doesn't seem to like you very much. He doesn't even say hello to your aunt."
In the past few years, the two of them have often choked. Chu Yunli was not willing to be outdone, "How can you be so good?"
Little Du was speechless, snorted coldly, and said proudly, "When His Royal Highness comes, he must visit his mother. I have taken care of my mother in the past few years."
Regarding this, Chu Yunli was quite convinced. Jiang Yuyang went to Fu'an Academy, and the remaining two concubines were left in the main courtyard by Jiang Qi. Little Du had nothing to do and stayed with Du all day long. What most people really do
Less than.
The prince chatted with Jiang Qi for a while, and then he actually went to see Mrs. Du. Unfortunately, Mrs. Du had been lying down for two years. Although the maids took good care of her, there was still a smell in the house. The prince came and did not dare to be rude, so he lit the incense burner.
After sprinkling some fragrant powder, the fragrance stung her nose. After the prince went in and asked about her condition and daily life, he couldn't help but come out.
It only took half an hour from entering the house to leaving the house, and the total time spent visiting Du Shi during this period was less than half a quarter of an hour. Standing at the door and watching the bright yellow car drive away, little Du Shi looked not very good. During this period, she mentioned it several times
For the past three years, he has been taking care of the Du family. The prince didn't even answer the question and didn't even say a word of praise.
Originally, a daughter-in-law should serve her bedridden mother-in-law. Anyway, the queen in the palace didn't like Chu Yunli, and Mrs. Du hated her. She would only be tortured if she went there, so she didn't bother to please Du and the queen.
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But Xiao Du was different. All her hopes for a comeback were pinned on this, and she also hoped that the queen would intercede and let Jiang Suijin out. Unexpectedly, no one took a fancy to her "valuable" job of serving her mother-in-law.
Chu Yunli turned around and walked in. Little Du couldn't help but said, "You already knew this would be the result, didn't you?"
"I don't understand what my siblings are saying."
Little Du took a few steps forward and said, "You knew that serving your mother-in-law would not make the queen look at you differently, right?"
"Isn't it right to serve your mother-in-law?" Chu Yunli looked at her with a half-smile, "Brother and sister, you want to gain benefits by serving your mother-in-law. You don't want to think like this."
In a word, Xiao Du's efforts in the past two years were regarded as ulterior motives.
Her chest heaved with anger. She knew what she said was wrong, but she didn't realize what was wrong with it for a moment. "You're talking nonsense."
Chu Yunli said with a smile, "Do you dare to swear to God that when you serve your mother, you don't think about letting the queen in the palace think highly of you."
Little Du Shi was immediately speechless.
The dispute between the two people soon spread to the main courtyard, and Du Shi, who was lying on the bed, also heard it.
Therefore, when little Du went there again, she blocked the door.
Two days later, people around the queen came to summon Chu Yunli to enter the palace.
After Xiao Du learned about it, she insisted on following her, so Chu Yunli took her with her. From the prince's attitude towards her that day, it could be seen that the queen should be well aware of what happened in the prince's house in the past two years, and she, as the crown prince's wife,
I look down on him more and more, and if I bring little Du Shi with me, I can still block him.
This time there was no Du family with them. Although they entered the palace smoothly, they did not see the queen directly. Instead, they were taken to the side hall and waited for nearly an hour before the queen summoned them.
When Little Du's initial expectation turned into anxiety, it was obvious that this was a show of force.
Chu Yunli didn't care. The queen couldn't kill her openly. As long as she didn't kill anyone, she wouldn't be afraid.
In fact, it is difficult for the Queen. Even if you want to convict her, Chu Yunli is her natal sister-in-law. If Chu Yunli is charged with a crime such as misconduct in front of the emperor, it will be detrimental to the Queen's face. If nothing else, it will be from her.
You must not be embarrassed on the way in from outside the palace, otherwise you will fall into the eyes of everyone in the harem, and it will mean that the queen is being ignored by the palace people.
If the relationship between the emperor and the empress is harmonious, even if the Marquis of Chengen is ignored when entering the palace, the palace people will not think too much about it. The more tense the emperor and empress are, the more the empress will care about these details.
Kneel down as soon as you enter the door. This time the queen seemed to have forgotten to shout, and directly asked about Du's condition and daily life.
Before she came, Chu Yunli knew that she would ask, and she was already prepared. However, little Du Shi next to her rushed to express herself and said, "On behalf of my mother, I would like to thank the empress for her concern. My mother has five meals a day.
She is a good-tempered person. Although she is bedridden, she is in good spirits. The day before yesterday, His Highness the Prince came in person, and she was so happy that she ate an extra half bowl of rice. It can be said that His Highness the Prince has a filial heart, and she is very happy and relieved."
The queen nodded with a smile, "That's good." She looked at Chu Yunli and asked with a smile, "Is it November this year? Why don't you bring Yujia into the palace to stay with me for a while? It just so happens that the prince doesn't know this cousin well, so that's okay.
Let the two cousins get to know each other."
Is this because he wants to hold the child and make her obedient? Or is he trying to bring the prince and Yujia together?
She agreed because she was stupid. With the prince's appearance, if he doesn't jump around, there will be an idle prince in the future, but is he such an honest person?
Sooner or later it will not end well!
Furthermore, when her cousins get married, even if they are not the prince, even if they are really a young and handsome man, she will have to get involved.
She calmly looked up at her and said, "Mother, did you forget to call us?"
The queen was stunned. How could she answer such a straightforward statement? She could only act as if she were in a daze, and stretched out her hand to pat her forehead, "Look at my memory, why are my eyes so awkward when speaking?"
"It doesn't matter, we are all a family, I remind you." Chu Yunli stood up while speaking, and the little Du family behind him also stood up. To be honest, they didn't really have the opportunity to kneel down in the Hou Mansion, and suddenly they knelt down so hard.
The ground was on the ground and my knees hurt.
Little Du Shi suddenly felt that Chu Yunli's direct approach was endearing.
Standing up, the Queen did not look at her seat. Chu Yunli stretched out her hand and rubbed her knees and said, "Thank you for your love, the Queen. Yujia is a child with a bad temper. I am afraid of disturbing the Queen's peace, so I won't come."
Without waiting for the Queen to answer, she continued, "She is the only girl in the Hou Mansion. My mother likes her very much on weekdays. She has to see Yujia every morning before she can eat breakfast. My mother is sick and her temperament has changed drastically. If
When the time comes, I won’t see Yujia refusing to eat, and neither will my wife!”
The queen was speechless. She couldn't let her own mother eat and also bring people over, right? What would she become if word spread?
Little Du looked at her sister-in-law in surprise. Is there such a shameless person?
What does it mean to eat only when you look at Yujia?
It should be because Yujia can’t eat!
The author has something to say: See you at three o'clock.