Chapter 381 What do you want to achieve?
Shangguan Jin listened to Dongmai recount the news she had heard from outside.
"I don't know who started this, but they said that there isn't a single person in our household who is easy to deal with."
They even said that if the upper beam is crooked, the lower beam will be crooked too.
The older generation came from humble backgrounds and had done many unsavory things, which led the younger generation to follow suit.
Miss, starting tomorrow, I will have Butler Shen and his men keep watch at the teahouse.
If anyone speaks ill of you, they will be arrested and sent to the authorities without hesitation.
"Arrest a few, and let's see who dares to gossip then." Dongmai's face turned red with anger.
Aunt Xin, who was standing to the side, also looked furious.
One after another, these are lies they've heard from who-knows-where.
They said that all the women in the Shen family were like tigresses.
The men in the family are not allowed to take concubines or mistresses...
Pah! Is that not allowed? Then how did she and Dongmai come to be?
Is it just for show...?
They also said that the Duke of Dingguo's mansion mistreated his concubines...
Aunt Xin was so angry that she immediately grabbed the man who was lying by the collar and gave him a good scolding.
Abusing his aunt...
Is there any concubine in the entire capital who is happier than herself and Dongmai?
“Madam, Dongmai and I will go there to keep watch tomorrow as well.”
"I've even prepared my embroidery needles. If anyone talks nonsense again, I'll prick their mouth with a needle!" Aunt Xin said angrily.
Seeing the two people's faces turn red with anger, Shangguan Jin had no choice but to comfort them.
Tell them not to get angry, anger is bad for their health...
Shangguan Jin was already mentally prepared for these rumors and gossip.
It would be strange if those nobles in the capital hadn't fueled this!
Also, the young ladies and gentlemen of the Duke of Dingguo's mansion... are a bit different from other families.
Shen Huaichen, the Duke of Dingguo, was born into a peasant family. He embarked on his military career after a chance encounter where he saved Emperor Xiao Jing, who was not yet in the emperor's favor.
Then, in the next generation...
Needless to say, many people say that Emperor Xiao Wu had special feelings for his cousin, Shen Qingyue.
Not only was Shen Qingyue put in charge of information management in various parts of Dayu, but there was also a subtle hint that Shen Qingyue would participate in politics.
Some even say that Emperor Xiao Wu established a women's personal army for Empress Huangfu as a prelude to women's participation in politics.
Where is the current Duke of Dingguo, Shen Qingjun?
They have a natural interest in land and farming.
He went to Suzhou and offended all the old noble families there.
They didn't even take the Grand Princess of Dayu's family seriously.
But there was nothing anyone could do!
They had a valid point, and they were acting out of a sense of righteousness, considering the long-term future of Chongqing.
What's the use of you being defiant?
We have no choice but to accept it, even if it means refusing to admit it.
Shen Qingming, the second son of the Duke of Dingguo's mansion, was also different from others.
Everyone understood that it was because of the close relationship between Emperor Xiaowu and the Shen family.
No matter who is in the Shen family, they will all have a bright future.
Unfortunately, this second young master was born with an interest in business and was only fond of money.
Okay, so you like making money, then everyone understands that the position of Minister of Revenue is definitely yours.
But wouldn't it be better if you just stayed quietly in the Ministry of Revenue? You could have made as much money as you wanted.
They had to get involved in the affairs of those traveling merchants.
Oh, doing it secretly isn't enough; he's not only doing it openly, but he's also dragging the imperial court into it.
You insist on adding a title to the already lowest-ranking merchants, creating the "Imperial Merchant"!
No matter what the title is, as long as the word "emperor" is added, the status will change dramatically.
Like royal artisans, royal merchants...
Mentioning this royal craftsman gives everyone an even bigger headache.
The third young master of the Shen family spends his days hanging out with some artisans from the streets.
Given Emperor Xiaowu's favor towards the Shen family, he will most likely transfer his gunpowder research group to the inner court.
Back then...
Haha, scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants...
There's no real class distinction left.
Shangguan Jin was also aware of the discussions surrounding these matters.
She also knew that the Shen family had infringed on the interests of many people.
In fact, it should be said that it infringed upon the interests of the ruling class.
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he has incurred the wrath of the public.
But now that things have come to this, Shangguan Jin can no longer keep a low profile.
The kids don't want to be in the limelight!
......
"Miss! Miss! What are you thinking about!"
It's okay, I'll get revenge for you! It's just about yelling at those guys, right?
I'm not good at anything, but I'm good at swearing. Could you teach me a few more phrases that sound like "idiot"?
"I guarantee I'll make sure they don't dare to talk back." Dongmai said, rolling up his sleeves and striking a pose as if he were looking for a fight.
"Yes! Madam, we'll help you scold them!"
Your status is so high that even saying a single word to them would be a waste of time.
"We're not afraid, we'll help you get revenge." Aunt Xin also beat the drum from the side.
Shangguan Jin looked at the two of them, feeling a bit of a headache.
She thought for a moment, then decided to host another banquet herself, specifically inviting these ladies of high rank to attend...
Back then, if anyone was being sarcastic or unsavory, they would be given winter wheat and Aunt Xin's food.
Shangguan Jin was pondering how feasible this was...
The third son, Shen Qingrui, rushed in from outside.
Just by looking at his face, you can tell he lost the argument with someone outside...
Shangguan Jin gestured for Dongmai and Aunt Xin to leave for a moment before looking at Shen Qingrui.
"Were you ostracized?" Shangguan Jin asked.
Shen Qingrui's expression was a little unpleasant, but he still nodded.
“They told me behind my back that I was abusing my status as a member of the royal family,” Shen Qingrui said.
"So, did you do anything reckless?" Shangguan Jin asked with a smile.
"Mother, there's definitely no!"
"I was just trying to accomplish something with those craftsmen, but they all said we were wasting time and money," Shen Qing said sharply.
Shangguan Jin remained silent.
In fact, this is a form of workplace bullying.
However, if an ordinary person encounters this situation, they just have to accept it!
Shen Qingrui encountered this situation...
Well, then I don't have to put up with it. Anyway, the emperor is his cousin...
"Do whatever you want? You're spending the Imperial Treasury's money, not theirs. Why are they so agitated?"
If they dare to cricket behind your back again, just say one word or one line.
My cousin, the emperor, is willing to spend money on me, so what? It's your own fault for not having an emperor cousin.
That way, none of them dared to talk back.
"To talk back is to show treasonous intent." Shangguan Jin advised Shen Qingrui.
Upon hearing this, Shen Qingrui thought it made perfect sense...
"However! Rui-ge, whatever you do, you must think about what your purpose is in doing it."
What kind of effect do you want to achieve? It's not about doing something on a whim.
Do you understand?
Shen Qingrui...
He... initially just wanted to create something different from others...
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