Chapter 248: Setting fire to the account book, crazy

The sound of things crashing and falling was endless, and the palace servants were trembling and dared not breathe.

After a while, the queen was panting and holding the corner of the cabinet. Even though she had smashed everything to pieces, she still couldn't calm down the anger in her heart.

Yun Zheng, today's shame will be repaid a hundredfold someday!

Her confidante A Yue stepped forward, helped the queen into the inner room, and sat her down on the soft couch by the window.

The palace maids watched them leave and let out a long sigh.

A Yue served tea and water, was humble and considerate, and kept comforting her.

"Queen, calm down. Who the heck is Yun Zheng? Is she worthy of your anger?"

"The Emperor only uses her as a tool to make money. When she's no longer useful, he'll kick her out. That will be her death."

The queen picked up the teacup and drank it all in one gulp, but it still couldn't quench her anger.

"I can't wait that long. I've never suffered such a humiliation in my life."

A merchant's daughter actually said that the queen should be deposed. At that moment, I wanted to kill her.

This is her Achilles' heel!

What she was more afraid of was that the emperor actually listened to it!

The Queen became more and more angry as she thought about it. "I can't just watch her marry into Prince Rui's mansion. Ah Yue, find a way to get rid of her."

A Yue was her personal maid, who had been with her since childhood. Later, she entered the palace with her, gave her advice and helped her gain a foothold in the palace.

Afterwards, A Yue vowed never to marry, combed her hair, became a head nanny, and gained her trust even more.

Ah Yue's eyes flickered slightly. "It's a little difficult to get rid of her, but it's not difficult to prevent her from marrying Prince Rui."

She said it lightly, "As a woman, how can you get married if you lose your chastity?"

To her, destroying someone's reputation is just a light word.

The queen also agreed. Who would want to marry a broken woman?

But he immediately frowned, as he had learned from previous experience.

"The Lei family is so useless. They can't even handle such a small matter, but instead they've sacrificed their entire family. What a waste."

"The Lei family is in trouble. I suspect someone is secretly protecting Yun Zheng, so we have to come up with a foolproof plan."

A Yue hesitated for a moment, "This... If we can't attack Yun Zheng directly, then we can attack her family."

"Or, let the Yun family be disgraced, causing a scandal that will spread everywhere and become known to the world, and then she won't be able to marry into the royal family."

"Or, let the Yun family couple die. She has to observe mourning for three years. Prince Rui is already old, it's impossible for him to wait for her for three years, take in concubines, sleep with a few maids, and have a few children during this period..."

A sneer appeared on the corner of her mouth, vicious and evil.

"With Yun Zheng's jealous personality, how could she tolerate this? It would be interesting if both sides started fighting and both suffered losses."

As she spoke, the queen's eyes became brighter and brighter. "Okay, let's do it."

This is what happens if you dare to offend her.

"But, that old bitch asks me to set rules every day, what should I do?"

A Yue has an ordinary appearance and seems calm when she is not talking, but when she opens her mouth, she reveals a harsh tone.

"You've been irritated, and you've had a fever and are talking nonsense at night. How can you make rules?"

"The mistress is ill, and I am your concubine. I will ask Consort Shu and Consort Hui to take the other concubines to serve you in the Cining Palace."

The problem was easily resolved, and the concubines were made to suffer on behalf of the queen, killing two birds with one stone.

The Queen's eyes lit up, "But, I'm afraid the Queen Mother will make a scene."

Ah Yue smiled slightly, "That's even better. If you go there while you're sick, you'll faint when she speaks, and then she'll become a wicked mother-in-law who tortures her daughter-in-law."

"If she doesn't act reasonably, the court officials won't support her."

The queen felt relaxed and at ease, and couldn't help but chuckle, "You are still the most considerate and capable."

Ah Yue lowered her eyebrows, respectful and humble, "It is the duty of a servant to share the master's worries."

A voice came from outside, "Your Majesty, the chief steward of the Yangxin Palace is here."

The Queen's heart tightened, and she felt inexplicably guilty. "Why is he here? Quickly clean up the flower hall."

After everything was cleaned up, he invited the chief eunuch in. He bowed and said, "Greetings, Her Majesty the Queen."

He is the emperor's confidant and has the emperor's trust.

All the civil and military officials in the court were polite to him, and even she, as the queen, had to show some courtesy.

The Queen smiled and said, "Why are you here, Otomo? Come and sit down."

She enthusiastically ordered, "Ayue, Otomo likes sweet soup, go and bring a bowl over."

The head eunuch bowed slightly and said, "You don't have to bother. I've come here on the orders of the Emperor to request all the accounts of the harem over the years, including food, clothing, housing, transportation, the distribution of festival gifts and tributes, rewards, etc..."

Upon hearing this, the Queen's heart trembled and her smile froze, "Why do you want these for no reason?"

The eunuch remained silent. He asked for the account book, of course, to check the accounts. Is there any need to ask?

The queen was a little panicked, but she didn't show it on her face. "Please give me some advice, eunuch."

The eunuch dared not reveal the emperor's affairs, and only said, "Please hurry up, the emperor is still waiting."

The Queen's mind raced. "I'll have someone get them right away. There are a lot of account books, so please wait a moment."

She winked at A Yue, who nodded in understanding and quietly left.

The Queen dismissed the servants and whispered, "Eunuch, did the Queen Mother say something to the Emperor?"

The chief eunuch had a calm expression and only said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me."

A trace of disappointment flashed across the queen's face. This old guy only had the emperor in his eyes, and it would be extremely difficult to bribe him.

No information could be obtained from him.

She was a little unwilling to accept it, "So, is it Yun Zheng who is saying bad things about me?"

The eunuch was silent.

The Queen took this as tacit agreement and was immediately enraged. "It must be her. This is clear retaliation. Eunuch, Yun Zheng is a despicable person. How could she stay by the Emperor's side?"

"I am really worried that she will lead the emperor astray. Please find an opportunity to persuade the emperor."

"I know that the emperor trusts you the most, and what you say will definitely be useful."

She kept feeding the eunuch sweet talk, flattering him and trying to get something useful out of him.

However, the eunuch was extremely respectful, but he did not tell the truth at all and was completely lawless.

A Yue came back with a brocade box in her hand.

She walked up to the eunuch and opened the brocade box. Inside was a night-shining pearl the size of an egg, emitting charming light in the box.

A trace of heartache flashed in the Queen's eyes. "This is a newly presented night-shining pearl. It is as bright as day at night, without the need for candles. There are only two of them. One is in the hands of the Emperor. You can take this one to play with."

The eunuch was flattered and waved his hands repeatedly, "I dare not accept it."

The Queen frowned, "Are you looking down on me?"

The head eunuch finally accepted the gift, a smile breaking through his serious face. "Thank you, Your Majesty."

The queen secretly breathed a sigh of relief. As long as she was willing to accept it, there would be plenty of opportunities in the future.

"That's right. We are of the same mind and we all hope for the best for the Emperor."

As long as you bribe the person in front of you, you can know the emperor's every move.

At this moment, there was a noise outside, "Oh no, oh no."

The Queen frowned slightly, "What's wrong?"

A maid rushed in and said, "Your Majesty, the accounting office is on fire."

The Queen was horrified and stood up suddenly, "What? It's on fire?"

The eunuch couldn't help but feel pity. She actually set fire to the account book!

Crazy, all crazy!