Chapter 98: Message
Concubine Xian did not comment on her attitude, but only said that she would send someone to carry the seventh daughter of the Fu family to Prince Ning's palace at the beginning of the si hour tomorrow.
Damn it! It is clear that in this dynasty, marriages and concubines are only held in the afternoon.
Concubine Xian arranged to pick someone up at the beginning of the Si hour, which clearly showed that she did not want to give the Fu family any room to maneuver.
But Mrs. Mo couldn't swallow this humiliation.
"Mother, whether the emperor will intervene or not depends on what our Fu family does."
Fu Song looked at his silent father and anxious mother.
Try your best to control your inner anxiety.
Qiu Gu went to the camp outside the capital at noon, and said that if nothing unexpected happened, he would be able to return to the capital at night.
The hope of his Fu family now rests on Qiu Gu.
"If you ask me, we should trust Concubine Xian and Prince Ning."
Even at this point, Fu Ruhai was still feeling conflicted.
Back then, when Fu Ronger entered Prince Huai's palace, Prince Huai had already hinted to him that he wanted to seize the throne.
Now, doesn't Concubine Xian's actions mean that Prince Ning also has a chance?
As for Chu Chengyi, he had no chance to meet him.
But he still heard some rumors.
A prince who is in a wheelchair and has a disfigured face will never be able to sit in that position.
"Father, don't worry. Let's wait until Prince Qiu comes back."
Fu Song knew his father's concerns, but he didn't want to say it out loud.
He had no idea what kind of person Concubine Xian was.
But he could still see clearly that she did not try her best to save Prince Huai.
A mother who could even abandon her own son.
How can we expect her to speak for her daughter-in-law's family?
All the promises she made today were only for the Fu family's wealth.
"But it's already this hour, Master Qiu..."
Before Fu Ruhai finished speaking, he heard the sound of horse hooves approaching.
"Old lady, old lady, old master, the distinguished guest you are waiting for is here."
After receiving Fu Song's instructions, the butler personally stood guard at the gatehouse, waiting anxiously for several hours.
Seeing Qiu Gu coming on horseback, he quickly opened the main gate and motioned for him to ride into the mansion.
The situation was urgent, so Qiu Gu didn't hesitate to speak politely and rode his horse directly into the main courtyard of the Fu family before dismounting.
"My dear nephew, please come in quickly and have some hot tea to warm yourself up."
"Butler, ask the chef to bring up the midnight snack that he prepared."
When Fu Song saw Qiu Gu, he went up to him enthusiastically, took his hand and walked into the main hall.
"I have met Prince Qiu."
"I have met Prince Qiu."
Fu Ruhai and Mrs. Mo also hurriedly stood up and saluted Qiu Gu.
Even though Qiu Gu is just the son of a baron, he is from a truly noble family.
His ancestors also had first-class titles, but they were downgraded after three generations, and by the time it came to his father's generation, they had become earls.
If Chu Chengyi ascends the throne, he will have no worries about not getting a higher title if he makes some achievements.
The Fu family is a royal merchant family, although few people in the business world can match them.
But in Sheng'an State, where hierarchy is strict, one still has to be humble in front of the nobles.
"Mr. Fu and Madam, you are welcome."
The Earl of Guangling kept a low profile in the capital, and Qiu Gu, as his eldest son, did not like socializing.
Qiu Gu was still a little uncomfortable with the etiquette Fu Ruhai and his wife were so particular about.
"Of course, of course, Prince Qiu, please take a seat."
Fu Ruhai and Fu Song each took one of Qiu Gu's hands and escorted him directly to the main seat.
After he drank a cup of tea, the butler came in with a few servants carrying midnight snacks.
It has to be said that families who have been doing business for generations know how to manipulate people's hearts.
When asking someone to do something for you, you must be tactful in your actions.
Take care of the people who help with the work first, then talk about other things.
Only in this way can both of us feel at ease.
Before Qiu Gu went to the camp outside Beijing, he only had breakfast and didn't even have a sip of water.
The journey of more than a hundred miles back and forth only took him a few hours, and he was really tired.
He did not refuse the Fu family's arrangement.
After all, there is still a tough battle to fight.
"Uncle Fu, is it safe to talk here?"
Qiu Gu quickly finished the food on the table, put down his bowl and chopsticks and got down to business.
"The tea and snacks are ready in the study. Let's go over there and talk."
Fu Song stood up and motioned Qiu Gu to follow him, and Fu Ruhai and Mo followed closely behind.
Normally, a female member of the Mo family should not get involved in such important family affairs.
But Fu Ruhai is a rare person who can listen to his wife.
Moreover, this matter not only concerns the life and death of the Fu family, but also the future of the two daughters, one legitimate and one illegitimate.
As the mistress of the household, Mrs. Mo naturally had to participate in the entire process.
There are two people being watched by the Dali Temple in the Fu family, one in the main courtyard and one in the study.
No matter where they talk, it won't interfere with the affairs of the Dali Temple.
"My dear nephew, what does His Royal Highness the Crown Prince say?"
After everyone sat down, Fu Song began to ask Qiu Gu.
"Uncle Fu, the conditions you proposed can only save the old man and the old lady, and the things have to be deposited into the national treasury."
Qiu Gu conveyed Chu Chengyi's intention to Fu Song.
Fu Song showed his sincerity when he asked him to go to the camp outside Beijing to deliver a message to Chu Chengyi.
As long as the two elders of the Fu family were saved, he was willing to give half of the Fu family's property to Xie Chuchengyi.
"As for Prince Huai's matter, has His Royal Highness said how to deal with it?"
As soon as Fu Song heard that the things were going to be deposited into the national treasury, he knew what was going on.
The daughter of the Fu family entered the Ning Prince's Palace as a concubine. No matter how much dowry she brought, it was all stored in the Ning Prince's Palace's private treasury.
However, the prince directly sent the family property donated by the Fu family into the national treasury.
This comparison is immediately clear.
It turns out that hooking up with the prince is the only way to truly protect the Fu family.
"Well, your highness has said so."
Qiu Gu nodded.
Then, after thinking for a while, he continued, "If Your Highness asks the Emperor in person, you can use your official position or title to replace the crime that is not death penalty."
Fu Ruhai was stunned when he heard this.
Isn't this putting the Fu family in a difficult position?
If his family had a title, why would they be so passive when encountering problems?
"My Fu family has been merchants for generations. There is no one in my family who holds a title or an official position. This matter..."
Fu Song asked tentatively.
He intuitively felt that there must be something else behind what Chu Chengyi asked Qiu Gu to convey.
"The rumor only said that King Huai would be exiled to Ninggu Pagoda, but it did not say that he would be deposed from the throne."
Qiu Gu touched his head and realized that these were Chu Chengyi's original words.
He didn't figure out the meaning, but he could still tell Fu Song word for word.
"Ah? This..."
When Fu Song heard this, he was a little confused.
Prince Huai is the Emperor's biological son, and it is not up to them to decide whether he can take the blame for the crime or not.
"The throne can only be changed by one person without exile."
Qiu Gu thought for a moment and added another sentence.
Now, the three people from the Fu family were even more confused.
"Your Highness has told me this much. Do you understand what it means?"
After Qiu Gu finished his words, he looked at the three people from the Fu family with sharp eyes.
They couldn't fail to understand the words he brought back in the biting cold wind.
Whether he will continue to go to the farm to grow fertilizer tomorrow or go to the camp outside Beijing to train troops will all depend on the Fu family.
"My dear nephew, please have a cup of tea and take a rest first. I will sort it out later."
When Fu Song went to negotiate business, he could confuse his opponents nine times out of ten.
But today was the first time that he was confused.
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