Chapter 301: Intrigue between Husband and Wife
"Princess, please calm down. Princess, please calm down." Aunt Bai half-knelt down and tried to calm the Seventh Princess.
The furious Seventh Princess slapped her in the face and said, "It's all your fault. You always indulge him. Look what he has become."
Aunt Bai didn't expect that she would be beaten, but she could only kneel down and admit her mistake.
"Get out of the way." The Seventh Princess said angrily.
Aunt Bai covered her face and crawled back on her knees.
Seeing this, Xiao Qin was still unhappy. "Mother, if you are angry, come to me. Why are you venting your anger on Auntie? Auntie, get up. It's so cold out there."
The seventh princess gasped for breath, covered her chest with her hands, and couldn't utter a word.
OK, OK.
Who is she working hard for?
In the end, the son didn't appreciate it at all and even spoke up for a servant.
The Seventh Princess's men went to the house where her concubine lived.
Unfortunately, it was too late and the house was empty.
"...He must have just left," the servant reported cautiously. "He left in a hurry, taking only his gold and silver jewelry. He left behind furs and clothes."
"How can she be so well-informed!" The Seventh Princess was furious.
Xiao Qin looked indifferent.
The Seventh Princess strongly suspected that it was Xiao Qin's men who tipped off that little bitch.
But at the moment, she knew that she could not have any further conflict with her son, otherwise Xiao Qin would be so angry that he would say something irreversible or do something irreversible, and then she would lose her son completely.
Being a parent means repaying your debts.
The Seventh Princess was extremely anxious, and she had to find a way to raise the money. Then she was thinking about how to lose face and plead with the Emperor if she couldn't handle the situation.
However, the Minister of War Li Huai was in a very good mood.
Because the Ministry of War’s accounts from last year were finally approved by Zhang Heyao.
The Ministry of War passed the test.
As for a Yuanwailang, he is insignificant and harmless. Let him live or die.
Even if the emperor asked him about it, he would still act impartially.
Moreover, the emperor didn't care at all. Just asking was the most kindness he could do for the Seventh Princess.
When the evidence was placed before him, the emperor could not say anything.
When Zhang Heyao returned home, Song Mingzhen asked Shuyu to help him change his clothes.
In the west wing, Shuyu carefully helped Zhang Heyao take off his official uniform while reminding him in a very low voice, "Sir, the princess heard about you helping Lu Qiniang today. Please be careful in your response."
"I don't know how you heard about it?" Zhang Heyao looked at her with a half-smile, "Why didn't you tell me that she had someone planted around me, and you weren't the only one."
Shuyu was horrified by what she heard, but she didn't dare to say a word.
This couple has eight hundred tricks up their sleeves between them, and they are both cruel and ruthless.
She was caught in the middle, and it was already difficult for her to survive, so she didn't dare to say anything more.
It seems that Zhang Heyao knows a lot.
The princess is right.
Song Mingzhen said that he has become more independent.
During the meal, Song Mingzhen pretended to bring it up casually, saying calmly, "I heard that my husband has angered Minister Li of the Ministry of War. Although I also heard about Qi Niang's plot and was very angry, my husband can't make enemies everywhere just for her. After all, you've only been in the Ministry of Revenue for a short time and don't understand the complex relationships in the capital's officialdom. Although you have your father's connections, you'd better be cautious."
Haha, the cards are revealed.
Sure enough, there is a new trick every day.
Zhang Heyao picked up a piece of braised pork, sniffed it, and put it aside. "This dish is not good. Don't let anyone make it again."
"Okay." Song Mingzhen agreed.
Zhang Heyao then continued, "Men are responsible for external affairs, while women are responsible for internal affairs. I'll take care of the affairs outside, and you just need to take care of the inner chambers. By the way, the Emperor said that a girls' school will be established in April. The first batch of students will be girls aged nine to fifteen from high-ranking officials and nobles. Cheng Huan would be a suitable candidate."
"Girls' school?" Song Mingzhen said she had never heard of it. "Is that a good idea? If girls go to school in public, wouldn't that disrupt social order?"
"The Emperor wants to try it," Zhang Heyao said. "If it works well, there might be women's academies in the future. The Emperor said that he doesn't want women to take the imperial examinations or become officials, but rather to educate them so they can become good wives and mothers in the future."
The reason he knew it first was because his Ministry of Revenue had to pay for it.
There are many things the emperor wants to do, but he has to act within his capabilities.
This girls' academy costs the least, so it was put on the agenda.
"In other words, they are all ladies from famous families," Song Mingzhen said, "That would be a good opportunity to go out and make friends."
"You know it's a good opportunity, and everyone else knows it too." Zhang Heyao took two bites and put down his chopsticks. "Especially the first batch, they support the emperor, so it's extremely difficult to get in."
"It's not easy for others, but Cheng Huan has a grandfather and you as a father, how could he not get in?"
Song Mingzhen stood up and personally served Zhang Heyao a bowl of chicken soup, "Husband, Cheng Huan is depending on you."
She knew that Zhang Heyao was unhappy when she mentioned Lu Qiniang.
Only this time, he used "bribes" on himself.
He told himself that if he behaved honestly, he would help her and her daughter.
"Yes. Cheng Huan is my daughter, I will do my best."
Zhang Heyao agreed as expected.
Song Mingzhen consoled herself by thinking, even if he couldn't let go of Lu Qiniang, wouldn't he still have to "bribe" her in front of her?
Even though he is now a favorite of the emperor, he always remembers that he rose to prominence thanks to his father.
He should be polite to himself.
Thinking of this, Song Mingzhen felt that it was necessary to remind Zhang Heyao again to keep a distance from Lu Qiniang.
But before she could open her mouth, Zhang Heyao continued, "Father wrote to me, saying that after the spring, he wants Mingyi to come to the capital as well. He asked us to find a good husband for Mingyi and that he should stay in the capital in the future to look after you."
King Zhenbei tasted the sweetness.
This son-in-law was very promising, and he gained a lot of advantages.
His mind began to become active, and he wanted to send more daughters to win over a rich husband.
"Mingyi is not a stranger, she lives at home." Zhang Heyao continued, "Your sister is my sister."
"Thank you, my lord."
Song Mingzhen could hardly maintain the smile on her face.
Did Song Mingyi come to Beijing to find a husband, or to help consolidate her favor?
She was a legitimate daughter, but Song Mingyi was born to a foot-washing maid. Like her lowly concubine, she was also a vixen.
If Zhang Heyao hooked up with her, my father wouldn't say anything.
After all, Zhang Heyao is so useful.
Then I will be sad.
Zhang Heyao did it on purpose!
But even if I knew, what could I do?
The situation is stronger than people.
A man’s power can hide all his flaws.
She only hated herself because now she could only rely on Zhang Heyao but couldn't control him.
Thinking of his half-sister, Song Mingzhen felt like he was facing a formidable enemy, and even forgot to think about Lu Qiniang.
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