Chapter 153 After Leaving
The old emperor's trick of getting something for nothing is really shameless.
But Governor Xiao knew that this was his wife's idea, so he naturally praised it highly and flattered the emperor.
He even suggested that there were so many businessmen who cared about Dajin and were willing to donate food to the disaster-stricken areas, and a few pieces of calligraphy by Your Majesty would definitely not be enough.
In order to reassure those who have done good deeds, we might as well ask the princes and several calligraphy masters such as the Left Prime Minister to contribute some of their works.
Everyone wants gold inlaid with jade, but if you are not strong enough, it is not a bad idea to settle for the second best.
The old emperor liked to hear this and approved it with a wave of his hand.
Each prince and first-rank official of the court donated ten pieces of calligraphy. Those who were not good at calligraphy were only required to paint two paintings, which was also considered a contribution to disaster relief.
No one dared to disobey the imperial edict. Even the six-year-old ninth prince wrote ten large characters and handed them in.
Concubine Yu was afraid that no one would buy her son's name, which would bring shame to her, so she specifically instructed her family to take the silver bills and head straight to Jiangnan.
If no one offers it, at least buy it and don't embarrass your child.
The maternal families of several younger princes who had little power all did the same thing, but the older ones were not worried.
The princes who attended court had their own followers.
Those subordinate officials and forces will never embarrass their masters, and may even deliberately raise the price to enhance their masters' status.
Xiao Yuan's move was extremely clever, as he dragged all the princes into the water. He didn't believe that anyone else would dare to disrupt this auction.
The calligraphy works of the emperor and the princes have a shocking effect, and the first-rank officials in the court are all masters of calligraphy, so their works are valuable.
Although the imperial court got something for nothing this time, the merchants who paid for the auction also got a good deal. Except for the officials who wanted to take advantage of the situation, everyone was happy.
Governor Xiao was also capable and spread the news early on.
Before he set out, some big businessmen from other provinces had already rushed to the Jiangnan area, fearing that if they arrived too late, the good things would be divided up by the local tyrants in Jiangnan.
Some even wish that a disaster would happen in their own country so that they can be the first to get a copy of the emperor's calligraphy to keep at home.
Xiao Yuan left.
Jiang Xinyu's efforts in bed for several days were not in vain. Xiao Yuan handed over the power of managing the mansion and the command of guards and secret guards to her.
Governor Xiao felt sorry for his wife and was afraid that something like what happened to the butler would happen again and his wife would be wronged, but he didn't know that Jiang Xinyu had other ideas.
Since she said that Xiao Yuan would definitely not let her go and would even be on guard if she went with him, she would get the right to mobilize the secret guards on the pretext that she was afraid of being bullied when her husband was not at home.
But she didn't expect Xiao Yuan to be so considerate. He not only gave her the secret guards, but also told her about the transfer of guards in the mansion and the list of his trusted people in Dongchang.
It can be said that in the absence of Xiao Yuan, Jiang Xinyu can mobilize all his forces.
This is the confidence he gives to his wife. Even if something happens to him while he is away, he can ensure that his wife can live a stable life.
Xiao Yuan's departure also took Jiang Xinyu's energy and spirit away. As if to make up for the loss of the previous few days, Jiang Xinyu slept soundly for a whole day and night.
Ye Xiao, who had been accustomed to reporting to Jiang Xinyu's courtyard these days, wanted to ask if there was anything missing after seeing his adoptive father off. However, the maid said that the lady was asleep, so he had to return to his own courtyard in disappointment.
As a result, when he went to ask the next day, his wife was still asleep, and Mr. Ye suddenly felt annoyed.
This woman is really heartless. He was worried about his godfather and couldn't sleep the whole night, but this girl slept soundly.
July could only explain patiently.
Madam, you haven't had a good rest for several days because of the Lord. If you weren't so tired, would you be able to sleep for twelve hours straight?
Ye Xiao was just worried that his adoptive father would be unhappy, and he also knew that Jiang Xinyu had been very attentive these days, so he grumbled a few words and went back under He Zhang's advice.
Jiang Xinyu slept until noon. After getting up, apart from eating, she instructed the housekeeper to close the door and guard the door strictly. Except for daily purchases, anyone entering and leaving had to be strictly recorded.
The next thing was to instruct the secret guards to quietly go to Prince An's mansion to deliver a letter asking Prince An to come over tonight.
Jin Zekang was so angry that he laughed when he received Jiang Xinyu's note. He had never met such a shameless person.
When you invite someone to your home, you can't bring anything empty-handed. The lion asks for all the good stuff, so why don't you go grab it?
However, despite his complaints, Jin Zekang still took a large bag of the mansion's inventory and quietly went to the governor's mansion with his personal guards after dark.
Xiaodie had been waiting at the most secluded corner door in the back street. When she saw someone coming, she took a detour through the small path and led Prince An to his wife's courtyard.
Jin Zekang found it funny to see the maid acting sneaky, it felt like they were having an affair.
He was used to talking nasty things, and when he saw Jiang Xinyu, he smiled wickedly,
"Your man just left home and you asked me out in the middle of the night. Aren't you afraid of being exposed and put in a pig cage?"
Jiang Xinyu looked him up and down and finally glanced at his lower body with disdain.
"You think too much. If it were someone else, I would really have to avoid suspicion.
But don't worry, my husband knows that you are not good at dealing with women."
Prince An's face suddenly darkened, "Jiang Huai's ancestors must have been so lacking in virtue to give birth to a thing like you. It's really strange that Governor Xiao could tolerate you."
"You were the one who started it and you are not happy when I talk back to you. Why are you so difficult to please?"
Jiang Xinyu snorted coldly and snatched the bag from Prince An's hand.
"I will talk to you nicely, but it depends on whether you are worthy of it.
Jiang Huai is just a kid, don't you think your father has given birth to more weirdos?
The eldest is crazy, the second is stupid, the third is hypocritical, the fourth is cunning, and the fifth is a pure pervert who would never do anything that has anything to do with humans.
How dare you, one of them, question me?"
Jin Zekang covered his face helplessly and said, "I say, can we stop talking about this extermination of nine clans?
After all, I am the emperor, so you should show me some respect.
You called me here in the middle of the night just to scold me
You can't be asking me for the herbs, so why don't you just ask the secret guard to bring them back directly?
You have to make me, a prince, come here in person. I have a reasonable suspicion that you just want to see me."
Jiang Xinyu clapped her hands at the tea bowl on the table, and a handful of crumbs flew out.
"Be good, shake your head and say it again."
Prince An felt a chill on his back and quickly sat down properly.
"Please don't blame me for my words, Madam Xiao. Please tell me what you want me to do."
Jiang Xinyu snorted coldly, "You are so stingy. If it weren't for the fact that there are so few good herbs on the market, I wouldn't have come to you."
As he spoke, Jiang Xinyu took out a stack of banknotes and slapped them on the table.
"Here is 100,000 taels. If it's not enough, I'll give you more when I get the dividends from my shop.
I know that top-grade medicinal materials are tributes and cannot be bought outside, so I'd like to trouble you to pretend to be sick for a few days and try to get some for me from the palace.
Ginseng, deer antler, tiger bone, Polygonum multiflorum, no matter what it is, as long as it can greatly replenish qi and blood, I will want it.
The more the better, there is no upper limit.
I have one more thing to ask of you, and it is mutually beneficial for us.
You must have connections with Xuzhou, I'm worried about Xiao Yuan, so I'll ask your people to keep an eye on him for me."
Jin Zekang stroked the fan in his hand thoughtfully.
"It's easy to keep an eye on Governor Xiao. I can guess that you're probably afraid that he will only report good news and not worries.
But why do you need so many Qi-replenishing herbs?
These old ginsengs I brought you are all tributes. Just one of their whiskers can make you bleed from the nose.
Normally, you only need a thin layer a day, which is enough to last you until your 30th birthday."
Jiang Xinyu waved her hands weakly, "You won't understand even if I tell you. Someone like you who is weak and cannot be replenished can't understand.
Anyway, if I need you, just tell me if you can do it. If you can't, I'll find another way."
Just as Jin Zekang was about to speak, he heard a roar.
"You are a woman who is not faithful to her husband.
You've been meeting a stranger since my adoptive father left. I'm going to fight you."
Jiang Xinyu looked up and met Ye Xiao's red eyes, and suddenly felt like she was screwed.
You came at the right time, little bastard!
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