Chapter 49: Watching the fun? There is a price to pay
After the emperor hurriedly left, Nangong Han quickly asked someone to help her to the bed.
She felt a little uncomfortable in her stomach when she spoke just now, but she didn't say anything.
"Your Majesty, do you want to call the imperial physician?" The palace maid beside her was a little worried.
Nangong Han glanced at her coldly, and she quickly shut up.
When she was imprisoned, these palace servants betrayed her. No matter how close they are to her now, they will not gain her trust.
"Go away!" Nangong Han ordered unhappily.
She slowly leaned against the pillow, breathed a sigh of relief, stared at the ceiling of the bed and recalled what Pu Qiongzhi had said to her.
That day she said she wanted to suppress Concubine Pei and stand up for her, but she was stopped by her.
Finally, she had the chance to send the Pei family off...
She fanned the flames and ruined the Pei family's plan.
On the other side, the Queen also had the idea of taking action against Concubine Pei.
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After the poetry reading ended, the original poems were also copied out.
In addition to the poem whose author is uncertain, Pu Qiongzhi's other two poems were also exceptionally outstanding and won the first prize.
She is well-deserved to be the leader of the last poetry festival!
The poems written that day were all copied and transcribed, and more than one copy was made. The enigmatic poem written by the three people became widely circulated.
Pei Wanqing's position as the most talented woman was thus shaken, and there was a tendency for her to be replaced.
"Madam, what should we do? Everyone outside is talking about you..." Yan'er curled her lips.
Pu Qiongzhi chuckled, "Isn't this a good thing? Besides, when has your wife not been talked about?"
"But how can discussions be the same as discussions? This is a plagiarism scandal!" Yan'er felt really sorry for Pu Qiongzhi.
Pu Qiongzhi sighed helplessly when she saw her like this, "You have to be the one with the mouth. How can you avoid being talked about?"
"I really want to carry a bucket of manure out. If anyone talks about you, I will feed them a spoonful of golden juice!" Yan'er vented his anger angrily.
Pu Qiongzhi was amused by her words. "Where did you get this weird idea? Never mind. I see you can't sit still either. Why don't you come with me to the shop and take a look?"
"Ah? Are you still going out at this time?" Yan'er felt upset when he thought of the rumors outside.
Pu Qiongzhi nodded, "Yes! It's more important to go out at this time."
"People are so eager to watch the fun! It's more exciting than if you held a dozen poetry readings!"
The carriage drove along the long street, listening to the discussions of people outside.
Pu Qiongzhi just listened quietly without saying a word.
Yan'er was sulking on the side.
When they arrived near Pingting, Pu Qiongzhi stood slowly at the door of the store.
"Yan'er, go buy me some fruit," she said.
Yan'er was a little worried, but still hurried over to buy it.
She walked hurriedly, trying to get back as quickly as possible, fearing that her wife would be surrounded.
However, she was worrying too much. Although everyone was watching the fun, they didn't think so.
Moreover, Pu Qiongzhi is relatively popular among the people. She is also the leader this time.
Everyone is just curious about her.
Inside the store, Qin Huanyan clearly felt that there were more people passing by.
She was originally very busy, but such abnormalities still needed attention.
She walked out quickly and saw Miss Yan'er coming over here with a basket of fruit, while the young master stood aside, allowing all kinds of inquiring gazes to pass by.
"Young Master, why don't you come in~" Qin Huanyan asked while leaning against the door frame.
Pu Qiongzhi took a fruit from the basket, wiped it clean with a handkerchief, and put it in her mouth. "I want to eat good fruit."
"Puchi..." Qin Huanyan was amused by her, "Young Master, come in and take a look. The door of the shop has been trampled down these past two days! There are so many customers that I can't handle it all. If Shisanlang's pawnshop hadn't sent someone here, I would be too busy to handle it!"
Pu Qiongzhi listened to her while walking inside.
Those who wanted to watch the fun outside also rushed into the shop.
As soon as Pu Qiongzhi entered the door, she saw a piece of big words that read - Congratulations to Ms. Wen Shu for winning the first prize in the poetry competition!
"Who did this?" She raised her chin and asked Qin Huanyan.
Yan'er looked at the big words and felt a little embarrassed.
After all, rumors about the poetry reading are rampant. Wouldn't it be better to keep a low profile at this time and let everyone forget about these things?
Qin Huanyan pursed her lips and said shyly, "I think good things can't be hidden!"
"It's really good. Are all the shops closed?" Pu Qiongzhi asked.
Qin Huanyan then curved her eyebrows and said, "They're all dead! Manager Qiao initially disagreed with such publicity, but later he couldn't resist our lobbying and was also dead!"
"Great! It's a rare occasion when something happens to bring honor to our family, so we should publicize it like this!" Pu Qiongzhi happily ate another fruit.
Qin Huanyan originally wanted to lead her to the side room, but Pu Qiongzhi pointed to a chair nearby and said, "I can just sit here."
"Here?" Qin Huanyan glanced at the people who avoided her sight. Although she was puzzled, she still responded.
She thought that the young master should not like being "observed" like this.
Such a look is too rude!
Pu Qiongzhi, however, flipped through the account book as if no one was around, and ate a few washed fruits from time to time.
In just a cup of tea, the shop was packed with people coming and going.
Qin Huanyan was amazed. She didn't expect that the young master could attract customers better than her!
Just sit here and everyone will come to you!
"What are you standing there for? Go and ask these guests what they need!" Pu Qiongzhi patted her and Yan'er on the back and gave them a wink.
Yan'er understood instantly, took a few steps and stood in front of a guest, staring at him with an almost obscene smile.
"Sir, you've been looking at this material for so long, do you like it? Let me introduce it to you! It looks like it will fit you perfectly!"
The man wanted to refuse, but in order to watch the fun, he found the best angle and stood there for a long time.
He wanted to retreat, but this girl was staring at him so intently that he didn't know how to explain...
In the end, he could only buy a piece of cloth and leave in frustration.
In this way, Yan'er made them pay for their actions one by one without any hesitation.
Pu Qiongzhi sat upstairs and checked Pingting's account books for the past few days. It was not until dusk that she stood up and called out, "Yan'er, it's time to go home!"
"Hey! Madam, I'm here!" Yan'er responded cheerfully, trotting over to help her. He also turned around and called out to Qin Huanyan, "Boss Qin, remember to give me a cut of the fabric I sold today!"
"I see. Miss Yan'er is really capable. Many of the shop assistants need to learn from her!" Qin Huanyan smacked her lips and sighed as she looked at the account book.
Pu Qiongzhi glanced at her sideways and teased, "Are you happy now?"
"Madam, I have picked out the best materials for those onlookers to buy! Hehe!"
"How can I laugh at my wife's joke? Everyone has to pay the price!" She put her hands on her hips proudly.
Pu Qiongzhi then told her, "Look, as long as they are interested enough in you, you can earn money from their pockets! So being talked about is not a bad thing!"
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