Chapter 75 The Princess's Test
Pu Qiongzhi's reputation among the people further increased.
The people of Daliang have a special fondness for chrysanthemums, and they pay the 100-wen ticket price on demand.
Pu Qiongzhi invited the eldest princess to have a picnic on the riverside near the village.
"How can a flower viewing party be so lively?" Gongsun Ying was a little surprised.
Pu Qiongzhi held the hot tea in her hand and said with a smile, "The flowers are pleasing to the eyes, and I love to look at them too."
"I just didn't expect that people would be willing to spend money to appreciate chrysanthemums." Gongsun Ying couldn't help but sigh.
"But most people are here for the famous species you have, right?"
"Your Highness should be happy." Pu Qiongzhi explained to her, "Everyone has a love for beauty."
“There are always people who would rather suffer from hunger and cold than bask in the glory of the sun and moon. Even if one’s family is poor, one cannot lose one’s ambition.”
"However, most of the people who come here seem to have good lives and are not that hard-working."
Pu Qiongzhi took out a booklet containing some small portraits.
"This is a chrysanthemum painting by Zhitao. It's a small one, but very beautiful."
"I found some people and drew thousands of them."
"Giving it to the people visiting today as a gift will not make their trip in vain."
"Madam, it's only been two hours and most of the paintings have been collected!" Zhitao sighed helplessly.
Her father was originally a painter, but he only painted portraits of wealthy and powerful people. She was influenced by him since she was a child, and it became one of her hobbies.
When the lady found the booklet she had drawn, she thought she would blame her for neglecting her duties and not doing her job properly.
Unexpectedly, the lady rewarded her with a large sum of silver, saying that she wanted all the paintings she had drawn!
It was good to be appreciated by the lady, but she was extremely happy that the lady thought her paintings were valuable!
The news of giving away the paintings was not announced in advance, so the people who received the paintings today were very happy.
Zhitao never thought that one day, her humble little skill would be appreciated and praised by so many people...
Gongsun Ying looked at this inconspicuous little girl and said with emotion, "Are all the people in your Pu family so good at making money?"
"Your Highness, thank you for your kind words!" Pu Qiongzhi said modestly with a smile, "Rui Tower will soon be opening a new floor."
"Really? You finally agreed?" Gongsun Ying was a little surprised.
Although they are both owners, Pu Qiongzhi is the only one who manages Ruilou, and she trusts her.
But Pu Qiongzhi's business methods were confusing to her. She was often anxious, but she still decided to leave it to her...
"It's not that I'm willing, but the time has come."
Pu Qiongzhi mentioned another thing, "A royal wedding requires a lot of things, right?"
"Don't tell me you have this idea?" Gongsun Ying widened his eyes.
This young lady is so ambitious! She's even planning a royal wedding!
"From dowry, to expenses, banquets, etiquette, all these need to be prepared, and that all costs money!" Pu Qiongzhi said in a soft tone.
Gongsun Ying thought for a moment and said, "I will buy a batch from merchants outside the palace, but they have to comply with regulations!"
"Your Pu family is mainly based in the Jiangnan area. You've lost some time, but the quality..."
"If you have any requests, please raise them first, and then we'll see if we can meet them!" Pu Qiongzhi fought for herself.
Gongsun Ying pondered for a moment and said, "Okay, I remember this. I'll ask for you later!"
"Thank you, Your Highness!" Pu Qiongzhi immediately smiled when she heard that there was a chance.
Gongsun Ying looked at her smiling face and muttered, "How did you know to ask me about this?"
She had fought with the late emperor for many years and had been on the battlefield since she was young. In fact, she was not familiar with the affairs in the palace.
However, there are several officials in the Ministry of Rites who were promoted by her, and they can have a say.
"Your Highness is the second person I've met in the capital besides my husband! Naturally, the first person I thought of is Your Highness!"
As Pu Qiongzhi spoke, she stood up and took the meat that Yan'er and the others had grilled, and handed it to Gongsun Ying attentively.
"You have a new idea every time!" Gongsun Ying took it over without any hesitation.
Her eyes rolled and she thought, "Why don't you ask Concubine Ru?"
"My aunt is pregnant now, how dare I disturb her?" Pu Qiongzhi shook her head.
Gongsun Ying said, "You and your aunt are working together, and it looks like you're going to bring down the Pei family!"
"Those who do evil will eventually destroy themselves, and cannot blame others!" Pu Qiongzhi did not hide anything from her.
Gongsun Ying also agreed with this and started talking again, "But why did you let Pei Wanqing enter the palace?"
"She's been making a fuss in the Prime Minister's Residence these days! Concubine Pei is also crying, making it difficult for anyone inside and outside the palace to rest!"
"It would be a shame if the girl of destiny did not enter the palace," Pu Qiongzhi said.
Gongsun Ying remembered that this rumor came out a long time ago.
She didn't know what had happened before, she only knew about the case in Kaifeng Prefecture not long ago.
If she were to say, Pei Wanqing is really troublesome!
For no reason, he chose to go against Pu Qiongzhi, and even involved Ruilou under her name.
"So, you were planning to take action against her from that time?" Gongsun Ying realized it belatedly.
Pu Qiongzhi nodded. "Pei Wanqing has been targeting me for more than a day or two. A three-foot-thick ice doesn't form overnight."
"What exactly happened between you and Lao Jiu? Pei Wanqing is doing this for Lao Jiu, right?" Gongsun Ying suddenly asked.
Pu Qiongzhi turned her head, looked at her intently, and picked up the teacup, "When did Your Highness become so fond of talking nonsense?"
"..." Gongsun Ying felt embarrassed when she looked at him like that, "Can't I just ask?"
"That day, I saw you get on Lao Jiu's carriage in front of Kaifeng Mansion."
Pu Qiongzhi didn't expect that she would see this.
However, she didn't intend to hide anything.
It is best to make matters between men and women public.
The more you cover up, the darker it gets, and in the end, something that was nothing becomes something.
"The Ninth Prince and I met by chance." Pu Qiongzhi said with a smile.
Gongsun Ying narrowed his eyes, clearly not believing her. "Old Nine, are you attracted by the Pu family's wealth?"
"My brother is getting older, but the crown prince has yet to be chosen. The court is already turbulent."
"If I tell Your Highness that the Ninth Prince likes me, you won't believe it, right?" Pu Qiongzhi seemed helpless.
Gongsun Ying laughed softly, "You're being ridiculous! Stop kidding! Lao Jiu and you have absolutely no connection at all, how could you come up with such a thing!"
"Your Highness, how do you want me to answer such a question?" Pu Qiongzhi said with a serious expression, "A gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall."
When Gongsun Ying heard this, he realized that she was saying that the Ninth Prince was weak and didn't seem to intend to surrender.
This young lady is quite cunning and her thoughts are really hard to guess!
He rejected the Queen's olive branch, refused to support the Ninth Prince, and suppressed the Pei family...
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