Chapter 722: Confiscation or protection?
Lu Qiniang thought about it and asked someone to call the housekeeper.
"Give them your orders, and don't panic. If it's a blessing, it's not a disaster. If it is a disaster, it's inevitable. Do what needs to be done. Take inventory of the remaining food and supplies in the mansion and see how long they can last. Also, keep everyone stable and beware of those who spread rumors and mislead people."
The housekeeper nodded repeatedly, and couldn't help but admire her calmness.
Lu Qiniang went to find Teng Wenfu.
Teng Wenfu couldn't see through it either.
Look at it in a positive way. Now we are in trouble but not in trouble, so we can think that the matter is not that serious.
But it is also possible that they are just afraid that they will run away and have not yet gone through the process of confiscating their property.
"Yes," Lu Qiniang nodded, "but I feel that even if something really happened, it wasn't the emperor's idea."
She was more inclined to believe that it was the Queen who took advantage of the Emperor's absence to attack the Marquis' Mansion.
"Uncle Teng, I just don't understand how dealing with us can benefit her."
You must have a purpose when doing things.
Although he has been in the spotlight recently, it may cause the Queen to be wary or even jealous.
But the Queen always considers the overall situation when doing things.
She should have realized that if she lost the support of her family, it would be detrimental to her future.
Lu Qiniang could understand the idea of harming others to benefit oneself.
But isn’t it too stupid to harm others and yourself?
"And Uncle Teng, I don't think the Queen is that petty."
"Don't worry about it now. You'll know soon enough," Teng Wenfu said calmly. "I'm not part of your family, so there's no need to implicate me. Just prepare for the worst-case scenario and entrust me with anything you're concerned about."
"It's the children." Lu Qin's mother gritted her teeth and said, "If this is really a disaster for the whole family, it's unavoidable. Uncle Teng, you should take good care of yourself. There's no need to sacrifice yourself for our family. You're already this old, you should enjoy your retirement..."
"Why are you saying all that?" Teng Wenfu asked. "Do I need you to teach me? Keep thinking. Think carefully about all the things that need to be arranged. Call the eldest and fourth girls together, and we will discuss it together."
"good."
Perhaps because she had experienced all kinds of things before, Lu Qiniang was not panicked this time.
And she didn't feel any fear or despair in her heart.
I just feel that it is just a temporary cloud covering the sun and the sun will come out soon.
The housekeeper came to Lu Qiniang and reported, "Madam, the food in the mansion can last for half a month, but we have other daily purchases... I'm afraid they will be affected."
You can't just eat food.
Moreover, how long will the Marquis’ Mansion be sealed, and what will they eat after half a month?
When the emperor first ascended the throne, there was a prince who was highly respected but had always opposed the emperor.
The emperor sent people to surround the Prince's Mansion for two months.
Many people starved to death.
Because of this incident, everyone in the Marquis' Mansion was very panicked at the moment, fearing that the Emperor would just "repeat his old tricks."
Daya was discussing the current situation with Lu Qiniang. Upon hearing this, she said, "Go and try to find out. Tell them that the mansion has run out of food. Can you ask them to help buy some food?"
The butler nodded in agreement.
After a while, when the butler came back, his face was full of excitement.
"Yes, ma'am, they agreed. They said, if you need anything in the mansion, just make a list and give them the money, and they will help you buy it."
This probably means that the emperor does not want to wipe out the marquis's family.
Daya said in a deep voice, "If that's the case, then let them help with the purchase of whatever's needed. Also spread this message so that everyone in the mansion can do their work with peace of mind. If any trouble breaks out at this critical moment, they'll all be kicked out in the future."
"Yes, yes." The housekeeper did not dare to disobey the majestic aunt.
"Where were we talking about just now?" Lu Qiniang asked Daya.
Daya's expression softened. "Speaking of the Imperial Guards' purpose in surrounding us."
"Yes, yes, what do you and Jiang Xuan think?"
Daya looked up at the gloomy sky outside and said, "Mom, the weather may change."
The Queen has been very different in the past six months.
Things are being done, but the person has become eager for quick success and instant benefits. In order to expand his influence, he can even be said to... use any means necessary.
Lu Qin's mother was carefree and didn't think anything of it.
But many people feel uneasy.
This includes both opponents and our own people.
"A change of situation? What took so long? It can't be that the Queen wants to rebel. She is already the Queen..." Lu Qiniang murmured.
"Or maybe, she wants to be the queen."
Lu Qiniang: "...Why would you do that? Besides, the Emperor listens to her now. And won't it be handed over to her son in the future?"
Daya sighed softly, "Human greed is like a snake swallowing an elephant. But——"
She changed the subject, "It could also be that the Emperor doesn't want to tolerate the Empress anymore."
Lu Qiniang said, "But the emperor is in Chengde, and he can't reach him."
"Mother, didn't you also find it strange before that the emperor suddenly had the idea of going to Chengde to hunt?"
"Hmm." Lu Qiniang seemed to be thinking about something.
She complained at the time that it was freezing and snowy and there was no point in hunting.
Besides, in such a big capital city, isn’t it possible to move around?
He had to go to Chengde, so Xiao Yan couldn't go home at night.
"You mean," Lu Qiniang suddenly figured it out, "the emperor did it on purpose, wanting to see if the queen would do something while he's away?"
"It's all possible."
Lu Qiniang frowned, and after a while she said, "What do you think we should do now?"
"We must remain constant in the face of ever-changing circumstances." Daya said calmly, "We don't understand the situation outside right now. So this is also a protection for us."
They lived their lives behind closed doors, regardless of the chaos outside.
"I don't know what happened to your father. Xiaoman is still at the Zhang family..."
"Mom, good things will happen to us. Nothing will happen to our family."
At the same time, in the palace, Fengyi Palace.
The hall was brightly lit by candles, but there was an inexplicable sense of coldness and oppression.
The Queen sat upright on the Phoenix Throne, her fingertips lightly stroking the edge of the teacup, her expression calm and composed.
Liu Jian stood at the bottom with his hands hanging down, his brows lowered, and he replied respectfully: "Mother, the Marquis's Mansion has been strictly guarded by the Imperial Guards. No news from inside or outside is allowed. There will be no leakage of anything."
Upon hearing this, the Queen slowly raised her eyes, her gaze fixed on her son with a half-smile. Her voice was gentle, yet it carried a penetrating sharpness: "Is that so? There won't be any mistakes. But Jian'er, you sent troops to besiege the Marquis's Mansion. Was it really to relieve your mother's worries? Or were you trying to find some way to protect them and isolate them from any possible dangers from the outside world?"
Liu Jian's heart trembled, and he subconsciously wanted to kneel down: "Your son dare not! Your son is indeed following the order of the Queen Mother..."
"Stand up." The Queen's voice remained calm, yet it carried an undeniable dignity. "There are no outsiders here. There's no need to act like this for me."
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