Chapter 121 The Queen's Secret
The Minister of Revenue also stood up at this time, touched his fat belly and smiled, "Thanks to Madam Yan, otherwise the national treasury would definitely be tight. Our Southern Yan State is fortunate to have such a heroine. Governor Yan has a unique vision. Although Madam Yan didn't go to the battlefield, if she hadn't been there for the past two months, the supplies from the border would definitely not have been so timely..."
What this guy said came from the heart.
Yan Liuchen glanced at the Minister of Revenue and gave him an approving look.
Since we have agreed to cooperate, we must give Qin Mingzhu the right to speak.
She has the ability and financial resources, and as Yan Fengxiao's fiancée, Qin Mingzhu now has the strength to fight for power.
The other ministers also nodded repeatedly under the leadership of the Minister of Revenue.
"Your Excellency the Minister is absolutely right. This extraordinary woman truly deserves a reward!"
"Your Majesty is wise!"
The Emperor of Southern Yan said in person that he would reward Qin Mingzhu.
Of course someone has to flatter and take over the conversation.
The Minister of Revenue was quite perceptive and immediately followed the emperor's words to give him a way out.
Or, why is he the Minister of Revenue?
Of course, the Queen and the eldest prince's faction did not agree with rewarding Qin Mingzhu, but the second prince took the lead in praising her and even brought out her real achievements, so no one dared to jump out to stop it at this time.
Therefore, the Southern Yan Emperor paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "Commander-in-Chief Yan has made great military achievements, and his wife is no less capable than any man. As the head of the Chamber of Commerce, Madam Yan has no shortage of gold and silver. So... I will confer upon you the title of First Rank Imperial Consort, bestow upon you a brocade shawl and a gold-inlaid jade hairpin, permit you to enter the palace, participate in the Spring Banquet, and enjoy the salary and ceremonial guards of a First Rank official. I will also grant you a thousand acres of fertile land, a manor, and allow your family members to enter the Imperial Academy... I hope you will manage your family well, assist your husband in serving the country with loyalty, and live up to my commendation. Accept this honor and live in everlasting happiness!"
Qin Mingzhu's heart skipped a beat.
There were only a handful of first-rank ladies in the Southern Yan Kingdom.
Even if the male members of the family hold high official positions, it is difficult for the female members of the family to enjoy such honors.
Now, Qin Mingzhu has obtained...
Although a first-rank imperial concubine had no real power, she was a woman of the imperial court. Even if she committed a crime, she had to be arrested with the approval of the imperial court. Her status was extraordinary.
The most important thing is that with such an identity, she has a status in the capital and is not the kind of ant that can be bullied and trampled to death by anyone.
If she had been a First-Rank Imperial Edict in her previous life, Yan Qinghao would not have had the right to punish her privately when he brought her back. If he had truly killed her, he would have been bound to pay for her life under the laws of Southern Yan...
Qin Mingzhu regained her composure, her expression calmed down, and she immediately bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I thank you for your grace!"
The Emperor of Southern Yan directly asked someone to bring the imperial edict, drafted it in public, and had someone hand it to Qin Mingzhu.
Qin Mingzhu felt flattered after receiving two imperial edicts in a row within a few months.
In today's confrontation, apart from those obedient concubines and princesses, there was another person who had been watching from the sidelines.
The Queen Mother didn't say a word. She looked relaxed and quietly ate the pastries after dinner.
There was deep meaning hidden in those old and cloudy eyes. As he watched the scene below, a smile occasionally appeared on his face.
It seemed as if everything that happened today was secretly planned by someone.
From the moment Qin Mingzhu rejected Princess Zeng Yuan's private invitation, it seemed as if she was preparing for today's show.
Everyone knew that Princess Yuan was publicly rejected by Yan Fengxiao, so once the news of Qin Mingzhu being married to Yan Fengxiao spread, Princess Yuan would definitely be resentful.
Today, Princess Yuan is looking for trouble, and Qin Mingzhu strikes back, luring Prince Lian into a trap and extracting 100,000 war horses from him to support the border...
Then, Imperial Concubine Ming had deliberately shown off the gifts sent by Mingyue Chamber of Commerce, causing dissatisfaction among the Empress, who had not received any good things in the palace. She wanted to meet the head of Mingyue Chamber of Commerce at the palace banquet. Imperial Concubine Ming and the Second Prince jointly exposed Qin Mingzhu's achievements and efforts in the past two months...
The person behind this plan was quite good, and the Queen Mother couldn't help but look at Qin Mingzhu a few more times.
Is it her, or...the imperial concubine?
And now the Empress who was sitting up there felt very uneasy when she saw Qin Mingzhu who had received the imperial edict. After all, she had been in the palace for so many years and didn't react at first. But now she saw... today's palace banquet was completely a setup!
"I congratulate Madam Qin. If there is nothing else, please leave."
The Queen sounded a little impatient.
There seemed to be anger dancing in those eyes.
Qin Mingzhu was in no hurry to leave.
Don’t think that just because Concubine Hui didn’t say anything, she just pretended she didn’t exist and that what happened just now was over.
"Your Majesty, I have something I want to discuss with you..."
The Queen's tone was very cold.
"Madam Qin, just speak frankly. There's no need to beat around the bush in front of me."
She snorted in her heart.
Now that she knew she had fallen into a trap, the queen became alert and warned herself that no matter what slander Qin Mingzhu said next, she must not believe it!
Qin Mingzhu said, "It's not a big deal. I just heard that you often stay alone in your room and always hide some small things in the secret compartment under the dressing table..."
Upon hearing this, the queen could no longer sit still. Her cheeks suddenly turned red and she slapped the table.
"presumptuous!"
Qin Mingzhu said calmly, "I heard this from others. Please don't mind, Your Majesty. I have finished speaking and will take my leave."
Qin Mingzhu exposed the Queen's privacy.
And in the entire harem, I'm afraid only those who often come to her room know this privacy.
And the person who accidentally knew her private information told others about it...
At this moment, the queen felt as if thunder was rolling in the sky and her head was in turmoil.
The concubines sitting below all had blank expressions on their faces. At this moment, they were all trying to recall the saddest thing in their lives...
You can’t laugh, absolutely not!
If I laugh at this, the Queen will definitely be furious when I get back!
However, Concubine Ming didn't care about that.
Seeing Qin Mingzhu turn around and leave, she immediately laughed out loud, "Hahaha, Madam Yan, please continue talking. Do you know any other secrets of the Empress? I'm willing to pay you to listen!"
"Ming Yuyan!"
The Queen is furious!
Her cheeks became a little distorted at this moment.
If the Emperor, the Empress Dowager, and all the civil and military officials were not present at this moment, the Empress would have definitely started a fight with Concubine Ming.
Concubine Ming covered her lips. She was beautiful, and Yan Liuchen had inherited about 60% of her looks...
"Don't be angry, sister Queen. What Madam Yan said is not a big deal. As the Queen, you should be magnanimous. Besides, Madam Yan brought up this matter with good intentions. Sister, don't take her kindness for granted!"
The queen closed her eyes and took a deep breath.
Although Qin Mingzhu's words in public made her lose face, what Concubine Ming said did make some sense.
At this moment, the queen's anger had someone to vent on.
She turned her head, her eyes filled with murderous intent as she looked at Concubine Hui, who was already trembling in fear as she sat below...
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