Qin Zhan and Qin Sheng looked at each other, wanting to ask what had happened that could make the emperor so determined to drive the queen out of the palace, but they couldn't know this.
I know, you're not far from losing your head.
Seeing that they were silent, Qin Xie took out a gift list and handed it to Qin Wan: "Just after you got married, Miss Qian's maternal family sent someone to deliver this dowry."
"Miss Qian was supposed to come in person, but she was found to be pregnant before leaving, so she couldn't come. On the way, she encountered a flash flood in Dongwu, which delayed her for several days. That's why she's late.
"Her maternal grandparents also said that the dowry gift had become an ordinary gift for the celebration. They felt very sorry about it and even prepared another gift to make amends."
Qin Wan took the gift list and glanced at it. The gifts prepared by Miss Qian's maternal grandparents were quite ordinary, but the gift she prepared was very expensive.
In addition to jewelry, there are many specialties of Dongwu, most of which are seafood.
Dried goods such as scallops, sea cucumbers, abalone, etc.
These things are really rich.
In addition to these, there is also a letter written by Miss Qian herself.
She thanked Qin Wan for her help and mentioned her husband's family.
Miss Qian's husband's family was originally from a prosperous town on the coastline of the Eastern Wu Kingdom, but they settled in the Great Zhou because of the family business.
In May and June, Miss Qian followed her husband back to his family to worship their ancestors. When she was planning to return to the capital to attend Qin Wan's wedding, she became pregnant.
I was unable to come in person because I was not suitable for hard work during my early pregnancy. I apologize again for this.
Miss Qian had a lot to say, and she wrote several pages in great detail, almost telling everyone how much money her husband's farm and shop earned in a year.
Xie Qing looked over the letter and suddenly said, "This Miss Qian is too honest. No wonder she is so easily controlled by her stepmother."
"However, judging by his handwriting, he has a certain elegance. I think his temperament has changed a bit now."
Qin Wan folded the letter and said with a smile, "After this incident, if Miss Qian still can't stand on her own feet, her husband's family will definitely take advantage of her, no matter how kind they are. Besides, how can someone who manages such a large business be truly kind?"
Who says it isn't true? Miss Qian was born into a marquisate, a family of high rank that ordinary people could never hope to reach even after several lifetimes of striving to reach.
What's more, although her maternal grandfather's family was only Guangluqing, the Su family was a noble family, which was a great temptation for a merchant family.
What's more, her husband's family is from Dongwu. The bigger the business, the more restrictions they will face in the Great Zhou.
Now that their family has hooked up with Miss Qian, there is no need for the Chang'an Marquis's Mansion to intervene. Just an old steward with many years of experience by Miss Qian's side can lead her husband's family to run rampant in the southern business world.
Now that the Great Zhou and Eastern Wu have been coexisting peacefully for many years, merchants from both countries have made a lot of money, but what if war breaks out in the future?
Miss Qian's identity...
It is inevitable that it will be used by the people of Dongwu to make a fuss.
Qin Wan and Xie Qing looked at each other and saw the worry in each other's eyes.
Xie Qing thought for a moment and said, "I'll arrange two people for Miss Qian. It would be best if there were no unusual movements in Dongwu. If there were, we would know about it sooner so we can be prepared."
It is impossible for the emperor not to arrange spies in various countries, but they are the emperor's people, not Xie Qing's.
Xie Qing pointed to the gift list and said, "We should also prepare a thank you gift."
Qin Wan's mind moved, and she smiled and said, "How about I ask my father for another Jade Ruyi?"
At the Ministry of Internal Affairs, jade ruyi are now produced in wholesale, and they make too many. In the past, the emperor would reward people with gold, silver, jewelry, etc., but now he directly rewards them with ruyi, which is a good omen.
Xie Qing also thought Ruyi was good: "Not bad, and it is a gift from the emperor, it will bring honor to Miss Qian."
After the return banquet, Xie Qing selected two palace maids from the East Palace who were ready to be released from the palace. These two were smart and clever.
There is no one left in my mother's family, and I don't know where to go after being released from the palace, so I have been delayed until now.
Upon hearing that the Crown Princess had found a good place for them, the two were extremely grateful and immediately knelt down to kowtow.
Qin Wan asked the two to stand up. "You will still be free when you go there, so you don't have to be slaves. Now that Miss Qian is pregnant, you should go there to help her take care of the child, look after the harem, and help her with household chores. Don't have any other thoughts that shouldn't be there, understand?"
"I will keep this in mind!"
Are you kidding? They haven’t even climbed into the prince’s bed, so how could they climb into a businessman’s bed?
The two of them had already agreed that they would not get married, but would take care of each other. When they were old and could no longer walk, they would find a farm to live on and hire two maids to take care of them.
Xie Qing then told them, "You are from the Eastern Palace. Your words and actions represent the reputation of the Eastern Palace. Be thoughtful and considerate of everything you do. If there are any unusual movements in Eastern Wu, remember to report the news to the capital immediately. When you arrive in Eastern Wu, someone will contact you specifically."
"Of course, you should just take care of Miss Qian normally. There's no need to deliberately inquire about anything."
This is to let them be spies!
The two were extremely excited and nervous. How could this be released from the palace? This was a promotion!
The two of them kowtowed again and said, "This servant understands. We must be careful in what we say and do, listen more and watch more, and talk less."
After returning home, the Crown Princess's life returned to normal. Qin Wantian had to get up before dawn to wash and then go to Concubine Li's palace to arrange the day's palace affairs.
Only after finishing all the work can I return to the East Palace, have breakfast, and arrange the affairs of the East Palace.
Fortunately, things have always been done in an orderly manner in the Eastern Palace, and Qin Wan only needs to follow the procedures, and there are not many changes that need to be made.
The palace affairs were different. Since the queen was "seriously ill", Concubine Li naturally took the opportunity to replace all the staff in the palace.
As the saying goes, a new emperor appoints new ministers.
Qin Wan watched from the side, agreeing with some of the opinions and directly rejecting some of them on the spot.
Although Qin Wan is the younger generation, she holds the imperial decree and has the final say on many palace affairs.
Even though Concubine Li was reluctant, she had no choice but to listen to Qin Wan.
Concubine Min was much smarter. Seeing that Concubine Li was humiliated, she simply took the opportunity to promote two people whom she usually used to inconspicuous positions.
Qin Wan was busy all day long, but Lu Linglong felt that she was in power. She used her mind and money, and finally sneaked out from Li Zhaoyi's strict supervision and caught up with Qin's sedan chair near the East Palace.
"Sister-in-law! Sister-in-law! Wait for me!"
Lu Linglong held up her skirt and screamed.
Qin Wan ignored her, and the sedan chair also ignored her and moved forward.
Lu Linglong stamped her feet in anger and rushed forward to stop Qin Wan's sedan chair: "I told you to wait for me! Why didn't you listen!"
Zigui stepped forward to stop Lu Linglong and said, "Please respect yourself, this is the Crown Princess. If you call me sister-in-law, naturally no one will pay attention to you."
Lu Linglong pointed at Zigui's nose and said, "Master, how can you interrupt me when I'm talking? Slap him!"
Zigui curled his lips and smiled slightly: "Cai Nu, I am a maidservant beside the Crown Princess and also a female official of the Eastern Palace. Naturally, I represent the Crown Princess's face. Do you really want me to slap my mouth myself?"
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