Wan Xueying, who had also never seen such a scene of property being confiscated, thought about it. Her dowry only included a grain and oil shop, but no house. She thought it would be better to accept Shen Yu's favor and take her family there to live first. So she said to Aunt Chen, "Shen Yu just said that he has a house he can lend us. Let's go there first."
She didn't tell the other party that she had to give it to him because she would be leaving the capital soon and she was just using the place as a temporary loan.
"Just as you say." Aunt Chen glanced at Shen Yu furtively, then quietly asked, "Second Master Shen, are you helping us because you can't bear to divorce you?" She smiled her legendary aunt's smile again, "I think he's a good person. Why don't you reconsider the divorce?"
"What are you talking about?" Wan Xueying was a little amused. "They originally came here to deliver something, and when they saw we were in trouble, they offered to help us a little."
"Don't I think he's a good person? Am I afraid you'll miss him?" Aunt Chen felt sorry from the bottom of her heart.
"Forget it, let's go to the Northern Frontier after this matter is settled."
The house Shen Yu was going to give Wan Xueying was not far from the Bo Mansion, also in a more prosperous area of the capital. It wasn't too large, with only two entrances, but it was decorated with exceptional elegance.
In the center of the courtyard, a small lake was created by drawing fresh water from the Jing River. Lotus flowers bloomed gracefully within, and a school of koi fish swam happily beneath the leaves, appearing and disappearing. A small bridge spanned the lake, leading to a long corridor across the lake. The corridor, with its winding curves and carved beams and painted rafters, was exquisitely designed, perfect for both rest and recreation.
There weren't many rooms, and each one wasn't very large, but it was more than enough for them. It had everything they needed, and since it was always taken care of, they barely had to clean up before moving in.
"I bought this place a few years ago. When I have nothing to do, I gather here to have fun with a few friends. When it's late, we all rest here." Shen Yu introduced the layout of this place to Wan Xueying, and also explained its use.
Wan Xueying nodded, "This is indeed a great place to relax and have fun."
"That's what I liked about it. Even though I thought it was small, I still bought it."
"Since you like it so much, why are you willing to give it to me?" Wan Xueying asked curiously.
"Actually, I haven't thought about it that much." It was just a spur-of-the-moment idea. Seeing that Wan Xueying had nowhere to go and he only had this house in the capital, he decided to give it to her.
"Thank you anyway." This guy could do all this for her, his ex-wife who was not yet fully married to the family. She could be considered the best ex-wife in the Great Yan Dynasty. It would be a lie to say that he was not touched at all.
"There's nothing to thank me for. Just stay here and relax. By the way, if you think the servants here are useful, you can use them first. If they don't suit you, leave them to me."
Eh? Are you worried that she'll get hurt? "Okay, I'll use it first." She's just staying here temporarily, so she doesn't care about these things.
"Then I'll go to the Dali Temple first. Do you have anything else to tell me?" Since I have promised to do it, I have to do it.
"Just take care of them as agreed before. If it's difficult, don't make it difficult." Wan Xueying handed Shen Yu a silver note for two hundred taels. "Take this for now. If it's not enough, come back to me."
"This..." Shen Yu glanced at the banknote in Wan Xueying's hand and felt embarrassed to take it.
"How can you ask someone for help without money? If I tell you to take it, take it, but don't be reluctant to spend it. I can still afford this little money." Shen Yu was an outsider running around for the Bo family, so she wouldn't be reluctant to spend money. Moreover, Shen Yu got into this trouble because he was helping her break up the marriage.
"Okay, I'll take it first." Honestly, this was the first time in Shen Yu's life that he'd ever been troubled by money. But he was completely broke, and he didn't dare ask his family for money because of the Dingyang Marquis's affairs. He hadn't discussed the matter with his family today about securing Wan Xueying, and he didn't know how to explain it to them.
After sending Shen Yu away, Wan Xueying had too much to do, so she put the matter of the Bo Mansion aside. Wan Qingling, who Wan Chengji had bet on, did not see Empress Pei immediately after entering the palace. This was the first time that she, a frequent visitor to Feng'an Palace, was ignored.
As the daughter of a criminal, she consciously knelt outside the gate of Feng'an Palace for several hours. It was not until dusk that Empress Pei dragged her tired body to summon her.
"I have heard about your story." Empress Pei did not make things difficult for Wan Qingling. Seeing that she could not even stand steadily, she gave her a seat and had someone serve her tea.
"Qingling is terrified. Please forgive me, Your Majesty!" Wan Qingling stood up again and wanted to kneel down, but was stopped by Queen Pei.
"No need to kneel here and there. Just sit down and answer me." After Wan Qingling sat down again, she continued, "Fortunately, you are not the Duke of Dingyang's biological daughter, otherwise your affairs would be very difficult to handle."
"But the Bo's Mansion has raised me for fifteen years, and I have long regarded them as my own family. I never thought something like this would happen." As she spoke, Wan Qingling's eyes turned slightly red.
"For your own good, this is the only way. But... Crown Princess, don't even think about it. The Crown Prince needs someone to bring him good luck. I wonder if you're willing to serve him as a concubine?"
"What's wrong with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?" When Wan Qingling heard Queen Pei say that Crown Prince Ningtai was going to get married, she was so anxious that she lost her composure. She stood up from her chair abruptly and did not accept Queen Pei's proposal immediately.
Empress Pei didn't take it seriously and told her, "When the assassins from Lingnan Kingdom attacked, the Crown Prince blocked a sword for the Emperor and hasn't woken up yet." She was exhausted from dealing with this matter. Then, staring at Wan Qingling, she said, "The Emperor and I want to find someone to bring him good luck." It was obvious that this person was Wan Qingling, and the idea of bringing him good luck was just an excuse.
In fact, it was because when they were tracking down the assassins from Lingnan Kingdom, they had brought out their accomplices, including the prostitute named Lingniang. Because she had been kept by Wan Huqing and a house was bought for her, the disaster that had occurred in Dingyang Marquis's Mansion today had occurred.
"I am willing to bring good luck to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. It is my blessing to serve His Royal Highness." Wan Qingling is a smart person. How could she not understand the meaning of this? She took the initiative to agree to this matter.
"Good boy, I'm sorry for wronging you."
"I don't feel wronged," Wan Qingling immediately expressed her determination, "As long as the prince can wake up, I am willing to do anything."
Empress Pei returned the favor and soothed him, "Don't worry too much about the Bo Mansion. The Emperor will handle it impartially. When the Crown Prince wakes up, I'll ask the Emperor for a title for you. I don't want you to suffer too much."
"I would like to thank the Emperor first! Thank you, Queen!" This time, Queen Pei waited until she expressed her gratitude before calling out.
After all, a wedding ceremony didn't have the same string of rules as a wedding, and she was only a concubine. Empress Pei ordered a simple grooming and dressing for her, changing her into a light pink palace dress, and then had her carried to the Eastern Palace in a sedan chair. Thus, in this unbearable manner, she became a concubine of the Eastern Palace.
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