He was a bit worried when the censor came to Wuzhou, but there were so many things going on in Wuzhou that the censor could investigate. As long as he didn't get to the core of the matter...
Besides, the most important thing is that he has his uncle in the court to support him, and he cannot be shaken by a small censor.
Therefore, they did not take the censor's visit seriously at all. They treated him with fine wine, delicious food, gold, silver and jewelry. Were they afraid that he would not say a few good words to the emperor when he returned?
After all, money can move people's hearts.
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The banquet ended peacefully, but Xu Zekun and Yao Susu came in one carriage, but came back in another one.
Yao Susu was stunned when she saw what Xuanwu and Xuanqing took down from the carriage.
Xu Zekun, you... you are the son of a noble family and a great general, how could you... accept bribes?!
You're doing this... How embarrassed am I to have just rejected the jeweled headpiece?
Xu Zekun was looking at the box of things with a gloomy look. When he noticed the strange look from his concubine, Xu Zekun felt a little uncomfortable: "What's wrong?"
Yao Susu was so disappointed with him that she said earnestly, "Master, you...how could you accept such a valuable thing from someone else?"
Her expression was so adorable that even Xu Zekun, who was in a bad mood, was amused.
"Don't worry, everything will be registered and presented to His Majesty."
This explanation to Yao Susu was enough, because he didn't want to say more to Susu about what happened next.
Of course he had to accept this gift. Only by accepting it could Sun Lingyun relax his vigilance and it would be easier for him to investigate what was going on behind the scenes.
However, he was in a heavy mood. Wuzhou was rich, and the annual tax revenue was incalculable. Looking at the extravagance of the Sun Mansion, he was afraid that all the people's money went into Sun Lingyun's pocket.
But he had no sense of shame at all and openly bribed court officials with money.
Apart from him, how many people were truly deceived by his gold and silver?
And the one he relies on is the youngest brother of Mengge who has the support of everyone in the court?
Xu Zekun suddenly felt a little frightened. The task that the emperor sent him to do was not a simple one. The amount of taxes and silver involved was shocking, and the people involved behind the scenes were even more complicated and intertwined. One move could affect the entire body.
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Xu Zekun was visibly busier. Yao Susu didn't ask or say anything, knowing that Xu Zekun wouldn't tell her even if she asked.
However, Mrs. Wang from the Sun family was very interesting. She sent someone to deliver the jeweled headdress that was not given away at the dinner to Yao Susu the next day, intact.
Yao Susu: "..." Madam, it's very difficult for me to deal with you.
Although Xu Zekun had "accepted bribes", Bai Susu still didn't dare to do anything. She waited for Xu Zekun to come back and told him everything. She also brought the headdress intact in front of Xu Zekun and blinked, "Master, what do you say we should do about this?"
Xu Zekun looked over and saw that it was made of pure gold and inlaid with gems. Not to mention its total value, even if he took off a single gem from it, it would be equivalent to the annual salary of this silly girl.
But this girl is so silly, as if the gold is hot. The look she gives to this headgear is not one of greed, but one of disgust?
I dislike the things that bring me trouble.
Xu Zekun suddenly felt relieved. Su Su, who was so timid, cowardly, pure and harmless, actually made him feel pity for her.
Xu Zekun smiled slightly, and his expression when he looked at Yao Susu was indescribably gentle. Money can move people's hearts, but his Susu still had a pure heart.
"Well, you did the right thing. Leave this headdress with me for now. Go to Wuzhou's shop tomorrow and see if you find anything you like and buy a few."
Yao Susu: ??? Wait, I…I didn’t say I wanted a headdress.
But the prince's love is so strong. Not only that, Yao Susu feels that Xu Zekun has been being too "cruel" in asking for everything from her recently.
Wow wow wow
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In the following days, Yao Susu received a series of flower notes from Wang, either inviting her to appreciate the flowers or to attend a banquet.
Yao Susu refused. She... wasn't that familiar with Wang at all. It wasn't like they hit it off right away. Was there a need to ask her so many times?
After Xu Zekun knew about this, he seemed to have thought of something, his face immediately darkened, and he said to Yao Susu: "Don't associate with people from the Sun Mansion in the future."
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Wang's attentiveness was naturally instructed by Sun Lingyun.
Yao Susu is so beautiful that Sun Lingyun is obsessed with her and wants to have her for himself.
But Yao Susu is someone else's concubine after all. If he wants to get her, he always has to use some tricks, such as making the matter a fait accompli. By then, Yao Susu will be disliked by her husband, and then it will be much easier for him to get her.
However, all the invitations from his wife were rejected by Yao Susu without exception. This was something Sun Lingyun had not expected, and he was already very impatient.
Thinking of Yao Susu's beautiful face, Sun Lingyun's eyes became sinister. There was nothing he couldn't get!
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In addition to Yu Ping serving as attendant in Yao Susu's residence, there was also a local mother-in-law. Seeing her today, she seemed particularly happy and walked briskly. Yao Susu couldn't help but ask, "Why are you so happy?"
Granny Qian smiled when she heard this: "Oh, please forgive me for making you laugh, my daughter-in-law is pregnant. You don't know, my daughter-in-law has been married for two years and she is only now pregnant. How can I not be happy!"
Yao Susu smiled slightly when she heard this: "That's really a happy thing."
She was pretty and gentle. Although Granny Qian hadn't known her for long, she was quite fond of her because she rarely saw such a humble person. She said, "My wife got pregnant because she went to Chongfu Temple on the mountain. That temple is very effective for praying for children, though it's a bit far away. If you're interested, you can go and visit."
Based on how Yao Susu and Xu Zekun interacted, she could guess that they still had no children. As a concubine, one must have a child to maintain a long-term relationship, so Granny Qian was really a thoughtful person.
After she finished speaking, Yao Susu still didn't react. Yu Ping, who was listening beside her, was moved and couldn't help asking, "Really?"
She was really hoping that Yao Susu would get pregnant. Not only her, but the old lady was even more eager.
Isn’t this the reason why I asked the master to follow me out to do things this time?
But then again, if the master has been out with me for a few months and there is no news of pregnancy, I'm afraid the old lady will have some thoughts.
That's why Yuping reacted so strongly to the news. She looked at Yao Susu, her eyes clearly saying, "Then we have to go."
Yao Susu laughed. She wanted to tell Yuping that this child could not be obtained by praying to Buddha. It all depended on Xu Zekun!
Speak of the devil, and he will appear. When Xu Zekun returned, he happened to hear Yuping's persuasion: "Auntie, why don't we go and take a look?"
"What are you looking at?" He stood tall and walked into the door in a few steps.
When Mrs. Qian saw Xu Zekun coming, she didn't dare to say anything more. She bowed and left.
Yao Susu smiled, put down the things in her hands, stood up and bowed, and said with a smile: "Nothing, they say that the Chongfu Temple in the city is very effective for praying for children, and Yuping wants me to go."
As she spoke, she observed Xu Zekun's expression. She also wanted to know what Xu Zekun's attitude towards children was.
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