Chapter 206 Borrowing a Thousand Taels of Silver

The next day.

Shen Wantang heard about what happened last night early in the morning.

After Qin Xin finished reporting everything in detail, she said with a hint of joy on her face, "Princess Consort, the Prince didn't stay overnight in Consort Chu's courtyard last night. I suppose his feelings for Consort Chu are fading, and he must have already realized that Consort Chu is not doing well. Moreover, the Prince ran to our courtyard as soon as he woke up, which clearly shows that he values ​​you the most!"

Shen Wantang didn't feel that Xiao Qingyuan valued her that much, and whether he valued her or not didn't matter much to her; she only needed her mother-in-law to value her.

The thought had barely formed in her mind when she heard Granny Chai say, "Princess Consort, the Prince has arrived."

She turned her head and saw Xiao Qingyuan walking in, wearing a slightly worn moon-white brocade robe.

Because Princess Ning cut off his monthly allowance and also cut off his clothes and shoes, all in an attempt to force him to submit.

He wears old clothes now.

However, he was born with a handsome face and impeccable features, so even wearing old clothes did not diminish his charm.

"Shen Wantang".

Xiao Qingyuan cleared his throat and said somewhat awkwardly, "I want to borrow some money from you."

Shen Wantang looked at him calmly: "How much does the young master want?"

"Give me a thousand taels first!"

Shen Wantang nodded: "Dujuan, get the silver notes for the young master."

Du Juan reluctantly took the silver note and handed it to Xiao Qingyuan.

Holding the silver note, Xiao Qingyuan couldn't help but ask her, "You didn't even ask me what I needed the money for before giving it to me?"

"Given the young master's personality, he wouldn't usually come to me to borrow money. Since he has, he must have an important use for it, so I don't need to ask any more questions. Just remember to pay it back later."

"Don't worry, I will pay back the money I owe you. I borrowed the money to hire a royal physician for Yanluo, she is ill."

Qin Xin and Du Juan both stared wide-eyed in shock.

Calling a royal physician for Chu Yanluo? Does that really cost a thousand taels of silver? Is this calling a royal physician or a deity?

Shen Wantang showed no surprise whatsoever; instead, she felt that Xiao Qingyuan was at a disadvantage because he didn't understand the rules of the inner quarters.

Logically speaking, since Chu Yanluo is already his concubine, she belongs to the Ning Prince's Mansion. Her food, clothing, and daily necessities should naturally be managed by the mansion, and if she falls ill, the mansion should also pay for the doctor.

However, it was perfectly reasonable for Xiao Qingyuan to spend his own money to hire a royal physician for his concubine, so Shen Wantang naturally didn't say anything more.

"Aunt Chu is a blessed woman, with the young master showing her such care. She will surely recover soon. However, hiring a royal physician shouldn't cost that much money, young master, don't be fooled."

"This thousand taels of silver I have is not only for hiring a royal physician for Yanluo, but also for other purposes."

As for its exact purpose, Xiao Qingyuan refused to say.

He wanted to use the money to smooth things over for Ye Lingyun, so that her father could be released from prison first, and then someone could be sent to find her brother and bring him back safely.

He didn't say anything, and Shen Wantang didn't ask any more questions. Anyway, no matter where Xiao Qingyuan went, he was always accompanied by guards from the Prince's Mansion.

"By the way, Yanluo's clothes are too thin. Have someone send her some warmer clothes!"

"Didn't the young master say that she only wears white and no other colors? There are no white people in the manor."

Xiao Qingyuan frowned slightly: "It's alright, any color is fine. Just have someone deliver it to her. If she still refuses to wear it, then it's her own problem."

It's so cold. If Chu Yanluo insists on wearing that thin white dress and makes herself sick from the cold, then it's not aloofness and pride, but rather overestimating her abilities and being stubborn and foolish.

He looked down at the moon-white robe he was wearing and suddenly felt that the robe was very unpleasant to look at.

In the past, in order to match Chu Yanluo, he would have someone specially make white clothes for him, but now he felt that the color was just so-so.

"Then I will do as the young master says. I will have someone send clothes to Consort Chu."

"Okay, you... thank you for your hard work."

After Xiao Qingyuan finished speaking, he turned and left.

Seeing him leave, Qin Xin quickly asked Shen Wantang, "Princess Consort, are we really going to send new clothes to Consort Chu?"

"Of course we'll send it."

"Wouldn't that just be letting her get away with it for nothing?"

Shen Wantang smiled gently: "It's just a few clothes, what's the big deal? She's the prince's concubine now. If we don't even make her a dress, wouldn't outsiders laugh at me for being stingy? We can't really let her wear only a thin white dress every day. Not to mention, if Father and Mother saw her, they would find it an eyesore. So, let's have her change her clothes!"

"I understand. I will take someone to deliver the clothes to her right away."

"Okay, go ahead!"

No sooner had Qin Xin left than a servant swiftly entered.

He dared not raise his head, bowed respectfully, and said in a low voice, "Reporting to the Princess Consort, after the Prince sent someone to invite the imperial physician, he immediately left the mansion, accompanied by Miss Ye."

Shen Wantang now knew what Xiao Qingyuan had borrowed the thousand taels of silver for. However, if he wanted to help Ye Lingyun get people out of trouble, a thousand taels would be far from enough.

She spoke calmly, "Cuckoo, enjoy."

Du Juan immediately stepped forward and stuffed a handful of silver ingots into the servant's hand.

The servant thanked him profusely and then left with light steps.

Du Juan said with concern, "Princess Consort, it seems the Prince is going to help Miss Ye get her father out of trouble. I heard from Qin Xin that Miss Ye's father is a corrupt official. Is it really a good idea for the Prince to go to such lengths for such a person? Won't it implicate you and the Prince's Mansion?"

"No, don't worry."

Shen Wantang said calmly, "The Prince is probably just hoping that the Heir Apparent will take Miss Ye out right now!"

"Huh? Why?"

"Because there's a strategy called 'casting a long line to catch a big fish,' and the young master is that line, while Miss Ye is the bait. Just watch, it shouldn't be long before the case of Magistrate Ye's embezzlement is solved and successfully concluded."

Du Juan was confused by what she heard, but since it seemed that the young master wouldn't implicate his master and the royal palace, her worries subsided.

Fifteen minutes later, Qin Xin returned.

"Your Highness, I have brought new clothes to Consort Chu."

"Hmm, did she wear it?"

"She refused to wear it; she didn't even look at it!"

Shen Wantang couldn't help but shake her head; Chu Yanluo's pride was probably misplaced.

Xiao Qingyuan is no longer as infatuated with her as before; his thoughts have begun to turn to other women. However, Chu Yanluo is still stubbornly clinging to her image as a fairy in white.

This trick worked for Xiao Qingyuan in the past, but it's not very effective for him now.

Chu Yanluo needs to try a new approach; the white robes are no longer effective.

As she was thinking, Granny Quan, who was by Princess Ning's side, came in: "Princess Consort, the Princess requests your presence at her courtyard. The Princess has returned."