Chapter 531: Provoking Princess Qingkang
When Princess Qingfeng entered the house, the maid was just cleaning up the floor. She pretended not to notice and exchanged a few pleasantries with Princess Qingkang before she told her intention, "Sister, do you know that the girl from the Shen family who is engaged to Murong Jue has come to the imperial capital?"
Princess Qingkang's face darkened slightly. She looked up at Princess Qingfeng indifferently, "Why did you mention her?"
Princess Qingfeng smiled sweetly and spoke in a low voice, "I heard that the Queen Mother intends to summon Miss Shen. Aren't you curious, sister? If Furong hadn't been in trouble, this marriage would not have been the Shen family's turn. And Furong's death. Although it was not caused by the Shen family, it was indirectly caused by Shen Congrong.
Because of this matter, you and Wanyi have even separated. Now Wanyi is still in the Buddhist temple, eating vegetarian food and chanting Buddha's name, living with the green lamp and the ancient Buddha. Sister, are you willing to accept this?"
Princess Qingkang looked at Princess Qingfeng deeply, "Qingfeng, what is your purpose in telling me so much? Has the Shen family offended you?"
Qingfeng smiled awkwardly and lowered his eyelids, "How is it possible? I have nothing to do with the Shen family. I just can't stand seeing a wild chicken flying up to a tree and becoming a phoenix. Also, I feel sorry for my sister.
Thinking about how glorious the Zhao family was in the past, they have been harmed so miserably now. Taifu Zhao is no longer the same as before in the court. All of this is inextricably linked to the Yong'an Marquis Mansion. If this continues, how will Taifu Zhao have a say in the court in the future?
Even for the sake of the Zhao family, the elder sister should do something. The younger sister thinks that the girl Zhao Moli from the second branch of the Zhao family is not bad. She is beautiful and talented.
Now the palace has not announced Murong Jue's marriage, and Princess Huai'an has not mentioned this matter explicitly. You just pretend that you don't know about it, and bring Miss Jasmine to the palace to pay respects to the Queen Mother, and mention Furong by the way, and make it clear that you want to marry Jasmine to Murong Jue.
You are a princess of the royal family. When you were still a married woman, the Queen Mother loved you the most. If you cry a little and say something nice, the Queen Mother may change her mind."
Princess Qingkang was really tempted after listening to the plan carefully. Apart from anything else, doing so would at least cause trouble for the Shen family. Even if it failed, she would not lose anything. If it succeeded, she would make a profit and could also severely humiliate the Shen family.
When Princess Qingfeng saw that she had listened carefully, she curled her lips and said goodbye to Princess Qingkang.
After leaving the Zhao family, Hongqin asked about her confusion, "Princess, why didn't you say this idea earlier? If you had said it earlier, it might have worked."
Princess Qingfeng sneered twice in anger, "If only I had known that the emperor valued the Shen family so much! But it's not too late now."
When Shen Yi first took up the post of Langzhong of the Ministry of Works, no one thought much about it, and they just thought that the emperor was favoring the Shen family because of Princess Huai'an.
No one expected that Chen Yi was really capable. Not only did he do his job well, but he was also promoted to the position of Vice Minister of Works in just a few months, which shocked everyone.
The Assistant Minister of Works is qualified to attend the morning court and participate in the discussion of state affairs.
The most important thing is that the former Minister of Works was the Second Prince's man, and now it has become Shen Yi, and their vitality has been severely damaged.
Taifu Zhao has extended an olive branch to Chen Yi several times, but the other party either avoided the question or made excuses to shirk responsibility. It is obviously impossible for them to use him. Since he cannot be used by me, I must destroy him.
The prerequisite for destroying Shen Yi is to destroy the marriage between the Shen family and the Princess Huai'an's mansion.
Su Tai and her children had just arrived at the Yong'an Marquis Mansion, and Shen Yi and Shen Congrong had already come out to greet them.
People were coming and going on the street, all looking at Su Tai and her daughter as they got off the carriage.
The twins had already thrown themselves into Shen Yi and Shen Congrong’s arms and acted coquettishly.
Shen stepped forward calmly and saluted Su Tai.
Su Tai smiled and said with relief, "Let's talk about it after we go in."
The gate of the Marquis' Mansion was closed, blocking everyone's inquiring gaze.
Shen Yi took them to see Liu Laosan.
Liu Laosan looked at the three children carefully and smiled from ear to ear, "Great! These three children are more outstanding than the other. They are indeed worthy of being my grandchildren. The housekeeper has already had someone clean up the place where you live.
Just live here peacefully. Yue Zhang will be summoned to the palace in a few days. Princess Huai'an has sent a nanny here in advance. You should learn some rules in advance to avoid being criticized when you enter the palace."
Su Tai raised her eyebrows.
Liu Laosan nodded at her, "It's just as you think. Shen Yi has done a great job in the past six months and has been promoted. Others can't get to his position even after years of hard work. There are many jealous officials who have made trouble for him, and the women in the family will naturally not let you go so easily."
Su Tai's heart trembled, and she quickly stood up and bowed, "My daughter-in-law understands."
Liu Laosan was very satisfied and asked Shen Yi to take them back to rest first.
As soon as she entered the courtyard, Su Tai couldn't wait to ask, "What happened? He was promoted in just half a year? Is it because of Princess Huai'an?"
Chen Yi laughed and shook his head, "The emperor is not old and confused, why would he promote me just because of Princess Huai'an? After I took office, I flipped through some scrolls in the Ministry of Works and accidentally helped the Minister of Works solve a big problem.
Some issues were discovered, so the emperor followed the clues and caught a few corrupt officials in the court, and let me take up the vacant position.
I pride myself on having a clear conscience, but offending people is inevitable. Fortunately, the Minister of Works is a very versatile person. I can't say he is very loyal, but at least he is not confused about major issues. Now I am the Vice Minister of Works, and he is the only one under me, so it is an easy job.
But I'm afraid it's not that simple for you to interact with your family."
The harem is a microcosm of the imperial court. Men fight in officialdom, and women compete in the harem. The methods used in the harem are sometimes more sinister and vicious than those used in the imperial court, and are difficult to guard against.
Su Tai is now not only the wife of the Minister of Works, but also the wife of Marquis Yong'an, and is also related to Princess Huai'an.
It is impossible not to go out. If I embarrass myself, it will be a loss for three families.
Su Tai glanced at Shen Yi and said jokingly, “You are really great. You gave me such a big gift just after I arrived. It really caught me off guard.”
Having said that, Su Tai did not seem panicked at all.
Shen Yuezhang on the side was also calm and composed, not to mention Shen Yuean, who started playing with the ornaments on the eight-treasure shelf as soon as she entered the door, not taking what Shen Yi said seriously at all.
Seeing that they were in a good mood, Shen Yi didn't know whether to worry or laugh.
Talking about Shen Yuezhang's dowry, "I originally wanted to bring you to live in the Shen residence, but my adoptive father disagreed and said that it would be unfilial for me to move out. Also, my adoptive father specially prepared a yard for Yuezhang to store her dowry, and he will also have to buy some dowry for Yuezhang when the time comes.
When the dowry list comes out, it will be sent to Princess Huai'an for review."
In their place, a woman's dowry has nothing to do with her husband's family. The amount and quality of the dowry has nothing to do with her husband's family. If you give too little, you will be laughed at by your husband's family. If you give too much, you will be praised by your husband's family.
It was only when I arrived in the imperial capital that I realized that mistakes were not allowed in marriages among wealthy families, and the man also had to participate in the woman's dowry.
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