"Really?" The queen was still a little reluctant. After all, she was the queen. Even if the previous family dinner was not hosted by her, her title was used.
This time, just let that bitch do it!
Song Yushu was silent for a moment, then nodded. "Your Majesty, the national treasury is currently in deficit. Holding a family banquet will be criticized regardless of whether it goes well or not."
The queen thought about it and felt confused. She could only let Song Yushu leave first. After all, this was the first time she made a decision alone.
"Master, do you think the Queen will listen to you?" After leaving Kunning Palace, Ling'er looked back and asked Song Yushu in a low voice.
Song Yushu rubbed the ring on his finger. "There's nothing we can do if she refuses to listen. If she continues to make trouble in front of the emperor, the emperor will be even more disgusted with Lin."
"In fact, whether the Queen did it or not, it was all Lin's money that was used. It's just that Concubine Yu wanted to fight for this title."
Ling'er was still a little confused. "It costs money anyway, why fight over it? It's a waste of money!"
"The Lin family has fallen on hard times. If it weren't for Prince Jing, how could the Queen still be in this position? Given Concubine Yu's personality, it's a relief that she's been able to endure until today." Song Yushu tapped Ling'er's head, "Go back."
Song Yushu had barely turned a few pages of his book when he returned to the side hall when Ling'er came back with a gossipy look on her face, "My Lord! The Queen really went to His Majesty to cause trouble!"
"I barely said a word before His Majesty scolded me and I was laughed out of the room by Concubine Yu!"
Song Yushu didn't even raise his head. "As expected, how are those palace maids doing?"
Although not all of them were their people, they were implicated after all. Fortunately, they were rescued in time, otherwise Song Yushu really didn't know how to deal with this matter.
She didn't expect that even though the Queen Mother was lying in bed, her mind and actions were so quick that she was beaten to death without even interrogating her. She miscalculated the time to save her.
"I secretly asked the imperial physician to examine them and give them medicine. He said they'll be fine after a good rest. Don't worry, my lady." Although Ling'er loved gossip, she didn't forget her business. "I've also settled their families. Don't worry, the Queen Mother's men will never find them."
Song Yushu finally felt relieved. She sighed, "Don't be careless. We were careless this time. Fortunately, nothing happened."
Ling'er nodded repeatedly, "I understand, Master, don't worry."
The Queen lost face, but Concubine Yu was pleased. She was filled with joy when Lu Yanzhou entered the palace.
Lu Yanzhou was extremely worried. The national treasury was in deficit and there was no money to raise for disaster relief. He didn't know why his mother took the initiative at this time.
"What's wrong with the prince?" Concubine Yu felt unhappy when she saw Lu Yanzhou's bad face.
The older my son gets, the less he and I see eye to eye. When I'm in the limelight, he becomes all worried and sad.
"Mother, I've been worried about the disaster relief funds recently. Now is not the time to hold a family dinner." Lu Yanzhou persuaded patiently.
Concubine Yu has been in the harem for many years, but she has never been able to ascend to the throne of queen. Now that Lin has fallen, she can't wait to step on the queen.
I originally thought that Lu Yanzhou would be very happy, but I didn't expect him to say that.
"Mother finally managed to persuade your father to allow us to host a family banquet. Wasn't it so you could dominate Prince Jing at court?" Concubine Yu frowned. "Prince Jing is already constantly hindering you at court. Could it be that Mother has to be subservient to the Empress in the harem as well?"
The emperor's favor made Concubine Yu forget that although she was a noble concubine, she was only a concubine, and there was a huge difference between her and the queen.
King Jing has always been rich. For this disaster relief, he directly asked the emperor for permission and took out 30 million taels of silver from his private treasury. It can be said that he spent all he had.
The emperor was extremely happy during the morning court. After all, Lu Zhixing requested that the money be deposited into the national treasury as disaster relief money, which was for the emperor's sake.
But this would make the prince's party seem much behind. If the relief money and grain were distributed, the emperor and King Jing would get the credit, and where would the prince get a share?
Lu Yanzhou was so upset about this that he was stunned when he heard that Concubine Yu was planning a Mid-Autumn Festival family banquet. "Mother, besides hosting the Mid-Autumn Festival family banquet for the harem, we also have to entertain all the officials in the main hall and give alms at the palace gate for three days. Do you know how much this will cost?"
"Do you really think my mother knows nothing? I've been in charge of the harem affairs for quite some time!" Concubine Yu snorted coldly, "It's just going to cost a few tens of thousands of taels of silver."
"You're spending so much just for a family dinner, mother. Since you want to do it, then do it. But I want to ask you for a favor. Can we keep it simple?" Lu Yanzhou looked at Concubine Yu's ugly face and could only beg in a gentle voice.
"Keep it simple? How do you want to keep it simple?" Unexpectedly, Concubine Yu became even angrier. "Do you want me to be laughed at by the world? To make those ladies who already look down on me laugh at me?"
Lu Yanzhou's expression also turned grim. "Mother! It's hard enough for my son to collect food for disaster relief. Can you please consider his difficulties?"
He really didn't want to continue talking to Concubine Yu, so he turned around and left without giving her any face at all.
My father is right. The trend of relying on external relatives should be curbed from the beginning. My mother is so ignorant and still dreams of becoming the empress or even the empress dowager?
Could that be another Empress Dowager Lin?
After Lu Yanzhou left Concubine Yu's Yanchun Palace, he thought for a while and turned to where Song Yuyue lived now.
Before he even reached the side hall, Lu Yanzhou could smell a special medicinal fragrance, and he felt relaxed all of a sudden.
"Greetings to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." A little maid guarding the door bowed calmly after seeing Lu Yanzhou.
Lu Yanzhou nodded gently, "Is Ah Yue resting?"
"The master has just gotten up. Your Highness, please wait a moment. I will go in and tell him the news." The little maid hurried in to tell him the news.
After Song Yushu finished packing, he came out and saw Lu Yanzhou sitting in the pavilion in the yard drinking tea.
"Greetings to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." Song Yushu straightened his cloak.
"No need to bow, get up." Lu Yanzhou waved his hand. "How have you been in the palace lately? Grandmother is not in good health, and Mother needs to serve. You've been suffering in the palace at this time."
Song Yushu had just woken up, his face was very cold, but he didn't pretend anymore, "I do feel a little uncomfortable, I wonder what happened to you, Your Highness?"
He didn't expect that Song Yushu's life in the palace was so different from that in the mansion. However, Lu Yanzhou changed his mind and thought that maybe she was blaming him. Isn't this a kind of respect for himself?
Thinking of this, Lu Yanzhou's lips curled up slightly, "It's nothing serious. I just went to see my mother and wanted to come see you on the way."
"Her Royal Highness is planning a Mid-Autumn Festival family banquet soon, so she must be very busy." Song Yushu coughed lightly, his face pale. "That's why I haven't dared to disturb you. I want to apologize to Your Highness here."
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