Chapter 471 Son and Stepwife
Imperial Palace.
"Your Majesty, this is a letter from Qingfeng Temple!" Aunt Liu respectfully handed the letter to the Empress Dowager.
The Queen Mother took a look and asked, "Is there not enough silver? Just go to the treasury and ask for more." She twirled the Buddhist beads in her hand and sighed, "Ten years have passed since the Queen passed away."
"No, someone donated 12,000 taels of silver as incense money to Qingfeng Temple." As soon as Aunt Liu finished speaking, the Buddhist beads in the Queen Mother's hand stopped turning. She reached out and opened the letter. It was clearly written on the letter that the eldest daughter of the Xiao family donated 12,000 taels of silver as incense money to Qingfeng Temple.
"Which Xiao family?" The empress dowager narrowed her eyes. It was rare for someone to be so generous and donate so much money to Qingfeng Temple.
In the entire Shengjing, the most popular places are the Da Ci'en Temple and the royal temple, Qingfeng Temple, but not many people go there.
"The newly-appointed Cheng'en Marquisate, the Xiao family that was confiscated and exiled three years ago."
Aunt Liu answered respectfully, her expression shifting as she said, "Your Highness, today, I heard an interesting story. It's said that after the Xiao family returned to their hometown in Hongdu, they started a business. I heard that Fengchun Tower, Zhiyunfang, and Ruyu Pavilion were all built by the eldest daughter of the Xiao family."
"People say that the eldest daughter of the Xiao family is good at business and her business is booming, but the masters in the palace look down on her." When Aunt Liu heard this, she admired Xiao Jiuyue very much.
"Oh." The Queen Mother snorted softly, "After living in good times for so long, I've forgotten how I got through those difficult times."
"Your Majesty is right." Aunt Liu replied with a smile, "I also think that being able to make money is a real skill."
"Lie'er has returned victoriously. When will he arrive in Beijing?" The Queen Mother played with the Buddhist beads in her hand. These beads were made of huanghuali wood with tiger-skin patterns that Jun Lie got from Yongzhao. They felt great and had a nice color.
Recently, she is the Queen Mother's new favorite.
Aunt Liu estimated the time in her heart and replied, "At the latest, half a month."
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"Luo Kui, give these papers to Jia Yuan and Jia Chen, and ask them to copy them each." Xiao Jiuyue put away the Dream of the Red Chamber that he had memorized overnight in order. He had only memorized a part of the content yesterday. He would try to let the Shang family troupe sing it first. If it was good, he would move on to the rest.
"Yes." Luo Kui presented it to Xiao Jiayuan and Xiao Jiachen as if it were a treasure. They happened to be on holiday today. Xiao Jiayuan looked at the red building and was initially very interested, but soon muttered, "Why doesn't it look like the Journey to the West?"
Xiao Jiayuan muttered this, but his hands did not slow down at all. He directly asked Ji Fu to grind the ink.
"Master, didn't you ask me to harness the carriage?" Ji Fu didn't know whether to harness the carriage or grind ink.
"You can ride horses in the academy. I won't go." Xiao Jiayuan was bored and wanted to go horseback riding, but his sister's matter was the most important at the moment.
Xiao Jiachen said: "Yes, riding a horse is to kill time. Now I can also kill time by copying books for my sister!"
Xiao Jiachen also followed Xiao Jiayuan and immediately started copying the book. One copied from front to back, and the other copied from back to front. This way, no one would affect anyone else. In the room, two children who were one year apart in age were copying the book seriously.
When Mr. Xiao Er passed by and saw this scene, he was very shocked. When Xiao Jiaen was a child, he didn't even want to write. But after following his father for the past three years, his temperament has changed a lot.
But Xiao Jiachen, when they parted, he had not yet been enlightened, but now, he has become so powerful?
Second Master Xiao was very happy. When he saw Xiao Jiuyue outside, he remembered Shang Lan's usual praise for Xiao Jiuyue. He said, "Niece Jiuyue, are you going out? Second uncle will send you off."
Mr. Xiao spoke enthusiastically and proactively. If Xiao Jiuyue had not looked down on Shang Lan for being a concubine and had not taken her to work in Zhiyunfang, he would probably not have been able to make Shang Lan his wife.
People are in high spirits when they are happy. Master Xiao, who became a groom again yesterday, looked radiant. Xiao Jiuyue glanced at him and said, "Second Uncle, are you going to Fengchun Tower or the Chen family today?"
Chen family?
Master Xiao immediately thought of Fan, and the smile on his face instantly faded. He said, "Niece Jiuyue, you are smart. How about you come up with a solution for your uncle?"
Mr. Xiao was very distressed. He had been blocked by Fan several times before. He scolded her, but Fan still pestered Jiaen and Yurong. Mr. Xiao was helpless now.
"Second uncle, why not start with Master Chen?" Xiao Jiuyue's lips curled slightly.
Master Xiao's eyes lit up immediately. He followed Xiao Jiuyue into the carriage. Soon, Master Xiao praised her, "Niece Jiuyue, no wonder your second aunt always praises you for being smart and quick-witted. Why didn't I think of this idea?"
"Second uncle, you are the one who is most confused." Xiao Jiuyue's lips curled slightly.
Master Xiao slapped his head and said, "Niece Jiuyue, if it's your father, then he's still the one in the know. Your uncle just doesn't have a clear mind. Thank you. I'll treat you to dinner another day."
Mr. Xiao got off the carriage and went straight to Chen's horse farm. Given Fan's personality, she could not stay in Shengjing any longer. Otherwise, if Jiaen and Yurong's marriage was ruined or delayed, wouldn't it ruin the lives of the two siblings?
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"Miss, Mrs. Fan must be regretting it so much, right?" Luo Kui chattered. She and Lian Xin took turns following Xiao Jiuyue. At this time, Lian Xin was making snacks at home and helping to prepare for Hua Qing and Jin Wu's wedding, so Luo Kui followed Xiao Jiuyue out.
"Everyone must be responsible for their own choices and bear the consequences." Xiao Jiuyue had no sympathy at all. The moment Fan chose to leave the Xiao family, her fate was doomed. Even if it wasn't Master Chen, it could have been Master Li or Master Zhang.
The method she taught her second uncle was nothing more than giving a sweet date with a slap. A small farm owner, relying on the skills of raising horses, gradually established a firm foothold in the remote suburbs of Shengjing. He then thought about currying favor with the powerful and wanted to transform himself from a businessman into an official.
Manor Master Chen spent some money to donate a little guard to his son. If he worked seriously, no one could touch him. But none of the sons of the Chen family were content, and this little guard was not going to do any good!
A son and a second wife, Master Chen should know how to choose.
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"Miss." When the Shang troupe leader saw Xiao Jiuyue, he was extremely respectful and excitedly said, "Miss, the Shang family troupe is ready and can start the performance at any time."
"And me." Yang Ling also stood up and said, "Miss, I'll sing anything you want me to sing!"
"Aren't you pregnant?" Xiao Jiuyue looked at Yang Ling and said, "Boss Shang, since Yang Ling is pregnant, you should take good care of yourself and stop singing!"
"Miss, I want to sing. This is our Shang family troupe singing on the territory of Shengjing City. If I can't sing, how can I live with myself?" Yang Ling looked at the newly built troupe. Such a stage is the best in the entire Shang family troupe. She must sing!
"Miss, don't worry. I'm less than five months pregnant now, and the fetus is very stable. Aunt Hua Qing also said that as long as you are careful, everything will be fine." Yang Ling said impatiently, fearing that Xiao Jiuyue would not let her sing.
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