Lin Longge's shopkeepers were reprimanded by Qingyan, and they dared not disobey him again. The Tong family and the Jueluo family were absolutely not to be provoked again.
"You, as the managers, know the rules of the private rooms better than I do." Qingyan looked at them coldly, and the two men, who together numbered nearly a hundred, were scolded by her.
"Your Majesty, Aunt Shu is here!" Aunt Shu was delivering things to Consort Tong when she discovered that Yin and Qingyan had brought Si'er back. After learning about the situation, she hurried over to check on things so that she could explain the details when she returned to the palace.
The two exchanged a glance and quickly asked Su Peisheng to invite Shu over.
"Aunt, why did you leave the palace?" Qingyan thought that Consort Tong had already sent the things back.
"Greetings to the Fourth Prince and his wife." Shu quickly bowed to the two.
"Reporting to Fourth Princess Consort, my mistress sent me to deliver some things," Shu quickly said. "Fourth Princess Consort, I just delivered the things when I ran into Erlu's men!"
Qingyan smiled, knowing that the matter was resolved and that Consort Tong would understand that evening.
"The master said that it was quite good that the Fourth Princess Consort removed the private room from the Tong residence." Tong Gu Ren went to complain, and Consort Tong repeatedly ordered that they must not come again.
"You two go outside and talk things out." Qingyan calculated the time and started preparing the headdresses for Consort Tong for the New Year.
Each time, six months must be reserved for the artisans to meticulously craft the items for Consort Tong.
"My little darling," Yin squeezed her little hand, "once you feel better, your mother will take care of it."
Later, Shui Rong left directly, and the shopkeepers came in, carrying account books and orders from the past few months. Qing Yan noticed that the number of high-priced orders had decreased significantly.
"The orders from aristocratic families have all become first-class jewelry, with extremely rare pieces of that unique grade." Qingyan flipped through the orders, a look of confusion on her face. "Don't aristocratic families have a lot of silver? How did it turn out like this?"
"Father is conducting a thorough investigation, and those connected to the capital will likely be eliminated, even the last remaining protectors. Therefore, all the ministers are living in fear," Yin explained.
Qingyan nodded slightly, then lowered his head and pondered for a moment.
"From today onwards, we will only place an order for this item. Remember, we only have two days left. On the third day, the price will be increased by one-third." Qingyan decided that the only option was to add this item, at least to become a symbol for high-ranking officials and nobles, and to gradually reduce orders from people like the wealthy and powerful.
"Yes!" The shopkeeper quickly nodded in agreement.
Qingyan waved his hand, signaling the shopkeeper to leave first. The mansions on the order were mostly belonging to several prominent families.
“Fourth, the Tong family orders ten unique sets every year, and this year there are indeed thirteen.” Qingyan rarely made things difficult for the Tong family’s orders.
Yin frowned. The order from the Tong family was signed three days ago, which should have been placed before Consort Tong issued the order.
"I'll grant them all." Yin hesitated for a moment, then ultimately decided not to say anything more.
"Is this for Yue Lian?!" Qing Yan pointed to the last three sets, which were clearly designed with lotus flowers in their shapes. She then realized that these were meant for the concubines who would be sent to them.
Yin nodded. Yue Lian's methods were quite good. In a very short time, she had made Si'er step down to the second line. Even Xiao Hesheli was invited out by Yue Lian. She even asked Longkodo to find an imperial physician to recuperate. Madam Tong liked Yue Lian very much. She was much better than the troublesome Si'er.
"Um!"
"Little darling!" Consort Tong's voice rang out from the doorway. Qingyan turned her head and saw Emperor Kangxi and Consort Tong leaving the palace in their private clothes.
"Mother, why are you out here?!" Yin was very surprised, as Consort Tong rarely asked Kangxi to leave the palace.
"Go with him to the Tong residence!" Upon hearing Shu's report, Kangxi's anger reached its peak.
"Yes!" The two quickly stood up and replied.
Qingyan had Sushu take away the account books and orders, and the group left Linglong Pavilion.
Inside the carriage, Qingyan glanced at Consort Tong's expression out of the corner of her eye, and sure enough, it wasn't good. Yin held her small hand, telling her not to ask any more questions.
"Master, we've arrived at the Tong residence!" Li Dequan's voice rang out from outside the carriage.
Knock on the door!
Kangxi glanced at Consort Tong. He had protected the Tong family too many times, which had made Tong Guowei and Longkodo forget their place. After all, these people were his mother's relatives, and even more so, Lanya's relatives.
"Xuan Ye, don't worry about my feelings. I've been married for over ten years. You should know better than me how many bad things these people have done. We absolutely cannot let this go on!" Consort Tong was very worried that after Xuan Ye's passing, the next emperor would definitely target the Tong family.
Yin pursed his lips. Consort Tong was very sensitive to the methods of the previous dynasty. Tong Guolai once said that since Consort Tong was born a man, the Tong family would be safe.
"Um!"
When the gatekeeper of the Tong residence saw Li Dequan, he quickly opened the middle gate, and another fast-moving fox fur-clad servant reported this, instructing all the servants in the household to come out and greet him.
The carriage slowly drove into the courtyard, and the main gate of the mansion slowly closed.
Qingyan felt that she had benefited from her mother's influence; otherwise, the people of the Tong family would definitely have let her use the side gate.
"Little darling, did you come in through the side door?" Consort Tong asked Qingyan.
Qingyan pursed her lips, looking at Yin with a somewhat anxious expression.
"to be honest!"
"yes!"
Consort Tong frowned even more. Qingyan was young, but she was still the primary consort of the royal family. If outsiders knew about the Tong family's behavior, what kind of shadow would it cast?
"This servant, Tong Guowei, brings his family to pay respects to His Majesty and to the Noble Consort!" Tong Guowei, a man on leave, was in his study thinking about the Fourth Prince when Consort Tong arrived.
"Rise!" Yin helped Qingyan out of the carriage and stood respectfully to the side. After Kangxi led Consort Tong out of the carriage, he said directly.
Hearing the coldness in Kangxi's voice, Tong Guowei felt a surge of anxiety. He glanced up at Consort Tong, hoping she would intercede for them.
After the group took their seats in the main hall, Kangxi coldly surveyed the people inside.
"Li Dequan, summon Tong Guogang as well!" Kangxi abandoned all respect and fully unleashed his imperial aura.
This left the Tong family stunned...
"Tong Guowei, you've met Yin and his wife, why don't you pay your respects!" Kangxi wanted to punish Tong Guowei, so he had to resort to these troubles.
"This servant greets the Fourth Prince and the Fourth Princess!" Tong Guowei was taken aback. Hearing the Emperor's unpleasant tone, he was grateful that the Emperor wanted to bow.
Emperor Kangxi gave a cold laugh, and Lady Tong's face turned even uglier.
When Si'er returned, she spoke ill of Qingyan. Madam Tong always held herself in high esteem, and Qingyan had just made her lose face yesterday. Today, she looked down on the Tong family, even though Si'er was considered an elder of the Fourth Prince.
"It seems that my princes are not as good as the concubines in your mansion. Even a lowly servant can become the prince's elder!" Kangxi's voice was very cold, which made Tong Guowei break out in a cold sweat.
Sure enough, the people from the manor had caused trouble outside. Hearing Kangxi's words, Tong Guowei was completely dumbfounded. (To be continued. If you like this work, please vote for it on Qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please go to m.qidian.com to read.)
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