"But... the abbot..."
Nichang was naturally moved, but also worried.
Anyone who understands music would be reluctant to give up such a shocking and extraordinary piece of music, and it would probably be difficult to convince the abbot.
"Don't worry, I'm here to help the abbot." Ye Qianning said with a smile.
Nichang was still a little worried.
"Even if there is no girl, the music sheet will be given to someone else to play."
Upon hearing this, Nichang immediately expressed her feelings: "Okay, I'll accept the music sheet. When I become famous in the future, I won't forget you."
"This piece of music is given to the girl, so it belongs to her. You don't need to bring it with you."
Nichang was stunned for a moment, then thought about it for a moment and remembered that she had just said that she didn't want to show off, and she understood a little: "Okay, I won't tell anyone about this."
Ye Qianning nodded.
"The owner is back."
Madam An's voice came from outside.
As soon as Huaihua went upstairs, she saw Yingge in black standing not far away. Her eyes lit up with joy and she walked over quickly.
Yingge saluted.
Huaihua raised her hand and knocked on the door.
Nichang subconsciously felt a little nervous when there was a knock on the door.
"Come in."
Ye Qianning walked around the screen.
Huaihua pushed the door open and came in: "When did you come?"
"noon."
"Have you eaten yet?"
"not yet."
"I'll go to the kitchen and make some for you." Huaihua said as she was about to turn around.
"No, I'm not hungry yet." Ye Qianning held him back.
"Well, at the palace banquet yesterday..." Huaihua was about to say something when she accidentally saw Nichang walking out from behind the screen and frowned slightly: "Why are you here?"
Nichang was a little embarrassed and nervous: "Master."
"I asked her to come." Ye Qianning pulled Huaihua to sit down.
Huaihua was a little confused.
"Master, I have something to discuss with you."
In front of outsiders, Ye Qianning did not reveal their relationship.
"you say."
"I decided to let Miss Nishang play the song you bought from me."
Huaihua was confused. What song is it?
"It's the song that will be used in the palace banquet later. Miss Nishang and I worked together to complete it, so I want her to play it."
When Nichang heard that they had accomplished it together, she felt a little ashamed and was also very grateful to Ye Qianning.
Huaihua understood what was going on. She lowered her head as if thinking seriously, and only looked up after a while: "Where is the completed music score? I need to take a look first to see if it can be included in the palace banquet."
Nichang immediately placed the rice paper in her hand on the table: "Here."
Huaihua's face was neither cold nor hot. He picked up the rice paper and looked at it carefully. The more he looked, the deeper his eyes became. He knew at a glance who wrote it.
Work together with Nishang?
She knew the quality of the girls in her building.
"Yes, it is indeed an unprecedented song, and it will surely shine at the banquet."
Nishang had been observing the abbot's expression, and apart from the surprise hidden in her eyes, she could not see anything unusual. She was not sure whether she would agree to give her the song. Unexpectedly, the next moment, the piece of rice paper fell in front of her.
She looked up with surprise in her eyes.
"Since you two have worked together to complete this, it's up to you two to decide how to compose this song," Huaihua said.
Nichang was stunned for a moment, and her face was filled with joy that could not be concealed.
"However, don't forget that this song comes from Siyinfang." Huaihua said again.
Nichang nodded solemnly upon hearing this: "Don't worry, Master, I understand everything and will definitely not let you and me down."
How could she not understand?
"You don't have to go to various prefectures to teach the piano to the wealthy families these days. Just practice piano in the workshop."
"yes."
"Go down."
Nichang bowed, took the music sheet and bowed deeply to Ye Qianning before leaving the room.
"What's wrong with your piano score?"
As soon as the door closed, Huaihua couldn't help it.
"After all, Madam An calls me Young Master, so I have to make some contribution." Ye Qianning leaned back in his chair.
"That piece of music is truly wonderful. Are you so generous as to give it away?"
"She really put in a lot of effort today. If it weren't for her, I think we would have been struggling all afternoon."
"Don't think that Auntie didn't notice the turning point."
It's just a turning point, just like when a person finishes writing a book and someone else puts his name on it.
"She is from Si Yin Fang. If she becomes famous, we will also have face. What's more, she has a backer and is famous, so no one dares to harass her."
The greater the fame, the more troubles there are. Those that Si Yinfang cannot offend can be solved by the people behind Ni Chang.
Huaihua paused and asked tentatively: "You know everything?"
"Um."
The affairs of the Beili capital are not yet fully known, but the affairs of the royal family are basically known.
"Power can oppress others, but without money you can't move an inch." Huaihua sighed.
"He can't move an inch? He wants money and face at the same time. That's not going to be easy." Ye Qianning sneered.
Power can indeed make people spend money, but no one is stupid enough to take out all their property. When asking for help, soft words are more practical.
Huaihua sighed again and seemed to be hesitant to speak.
"Aunt, if you have anything to say, please speak directly."
"Today, when I entered the palace, I met Madam Zhan and Imperial Concubine Zhan. When I left the palace, I accompanied Madam Zhan and got some news." Huaihua hesitated for a moment before saying, "I heard that the Emperor intends to produce the imperial decree granting the marriage."
"Which one?"
"It was the imperial decree granting the Crown Princess marriage."
Ye Qianning was shocked, but then found it funny: "An imperial decree granting marriage? Could it be that Emperor Beili has lost his mind?"
"Who says it's not true? But if the news is accurate, it will be difficult to deal with."
"As long as he dares, I will trample the royal family's reputation under my feet." Ye Qianning narrowed his eyes slightly, and a hint of murderous intent rose in his eyes.
"Qian Ning, this is the capital, and we must not go too far."
"It's okay. I came to the capital this time with leverage over the Northern Li Emperor. He dare not move."
Huaihua felt relieved after hearing this: "Madam Zhan said that the Imperial Concubine heard the news by chance, and it's not certain yet. Regardless of whether it's true or not, we should make some preparations in advance to avoid confusion when the time comes."
"good."
News is never groundless, but I don’t know if Sang Qi knows it.
I wonder if Sang Qi can get the money for disaster relief this time from Emperor Beili.
It rained heavily for one day, and it continued to rain the next day.
The water level in the moat outside the city has risen a lot.
The gloomy weather was already depressing, and there was also news coming from foreign countries.
Of the four foreign princes, the other three were about to reach the capital, but they all turned back. The letters they sent to Beili all used the excuse that the flood blocked the road and they were temporarily returning.
The remaining one, Prince Yu Shengyou, has not been heard from since he escaped from the city gate.
The Emperor of Beili sent people to chase after him, but found nothing.
Even the people sent by Ye Qianning lost track of him, and Yu Shengyou suddenly disappeared.
The Emperor of Beili felt something was wrong when he learned that none of the four foreign states had entered the capital. He drafted an imperial edict and sent it to the foreign states overnight. He also sent people to the camp to dispatch several thousand soldiers to strengthen the guarding of the city gates and patrols in the city.
"Your Majesty, Prime Minister Gao requests to see you." Li Quande hurried in.
Emperor Beili held his forehead with his fingers, his tone full of fatigue and irritability: "Xuan."
Prime Minister Gao entered the imperial study with a beaming smile on his face, his voice masking his joy as he said, "Your Majesty."
Emperor Beili said nothing, staring at him with a sinister look.
Prime Minister Gao did not receive a response. He raised his head slightly and met the gloomy eyes above him. His heart sank, and the smile froze on his face before he suddenly lowered his head.
"What good news has happened to you, Lord Gao? Why are you so excited?" His voice was deep.
"Your Majesty, the Minister Fu, whom the Emperor asked me to contact the other day, came to the Prime Minister's Residence this morning and said he wanted to donate gold."
Emperor Beili's eyes lit up: "How much do you want to donate?"
"Twenty million gold."
Emperor Beili was shocked at first, then surprised. He immediately stood up from his chair excitedly and asked, "Is this true?"
"Really? Prime Minister Fu has sent the gold to the Prime Minister's residence. I asked the servants and accountants in your residence to count it. It's exactly 20 million taels, all pure gold." Prime Minister Gao was quite excited as he spoke.
He had never seen so much gold before, and he sighed in his heart, Fu Cheng is so fucking rich!
Emperor Beili was overjoyed. The gloom of the past few days finally had something to be happy about.
"I will issue an order right now to send someone to the Prime Minister's Mansion to move the gold."
With 20 million taels of gold, the empty treasury was finally filled again.
It seems that the saying that several generations have been digging for gold is true, and Fu Cheng is a man of great use.
"yes."
"Li Quande drafted the decree."
The Emperor of Beili was completely blinded by the gold. He picked up his pen and wrote on the imperial edict and stamped it with the national seal.
When Prime Minister Gao saw the emperor drafting the decree, he knew in his heart that Fu Cheng's officials had not escaped. If he could bring Fu Cheng along in the future, the Prime Minister's Office would never suffer any loss.
only……
He still felt distressed when he thought that all 20 million taels of gold would be put into the national treasury.
After all, after seeing the yard full of gold, who would still be interested in silver?
Gold is more pleasing to the eye than silver!
"Prime Minister Gao, please convey my decree. I appoint you as the Marquis of Yong'an and reward you with a house." Emperor Beili handed the imperial edict to Li Quande.
Li Quande was slightly surprised, took the imperial edict and walked away.
Marquis of Yong'an?
Prime Minister Gao was stunned. When he came to his senses, he said in panic, "Your Majesty, you can't do this."
I knew Fu Cheng would be given an official title, but I didn't expect it to be a marquisate right from the start...
"Why not?"
"Your Majesty, how can Fu Cheng, a country boy, be worthy of the title of Marquis?"
"Why can't I bear this? I still feel it's not enough."
If he wasn't the emperor, he would have wanted to adopt him as his son if he hadn't given him 20 million taels of gold.
"Your Majesty, please think twice. The title of Marquis is an honor bestowed upon those who have made great military achievements. If Your Majesty grants the title to Fu Cheng, how will those civil officials and soldiers fighting on the border view it?"
It's rare for Prime Minister Gao to be so understanding and considerate of the soldiers at the border...
"My decision is made, no need to say more."
"Your Majesty, it is so difficult to silence the people's complaints."
"You're just talking nonsense? Humph, if anyone refuses to obey, as long as they can also produce 20 million taels of gold, I will give them the title of Marquis. If they can't produce it, just shut up."
Emperor Beili was filled with anger, his eyes cold.
Upon hearing this, Prime Minister Gao did not dare to say anything more and stood up to take the imperial edict.
When he left the imperial study, he looked down at the imperial edict in his hand and fell into deep thought...
He worked his way up from a minor official to become the prime minister. Fu Cheng easily jumped from a commoner to a marquis with just 20 million taels of gold.
So what has he been working hard for all these years?
The imperial edict in their hands seemed to be evidence of mocking these civil and military officials.
Prime Minister Gao's brows were furrowed as he read out the small imperial edict. Thinking of the person who had just flattered him, he jumped up and decided that he would be polite to him whenever they met in the future. He was in a bad mood.
Prime Minister Gao was preoccupied all the way until someone blocked his path and nearly bumped into him. He suddenly snapped back to his senses and said, "Greetings to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
"Prime Minister Gao, why are you in such a hurry?"
Sang Qi stood with his hands behind his back.
"Your Highness, the Emperor has issued an order, and I must leave the palace to announce it."
"Oh? What imperial decree requires Prime Minister Gao to personally announce it?" Sang Qi lowered his eyes and glanced at the bright yellow light in his hand.
"Yes... yes, the emperor wants to confer the title of Marquis of Yong'an on Prime Minister Fu." Prime Minister Gao forced a smile that was uglier than crying.
"What did you say?" Sang Qi's pupils shrank sharply.
"Minister Fu donated 20 million taels of gold to the national treasury today, and the emperor has granted him the title of Lord."
Twenty million taels of gold?
Sang Qi was also shocked by the number for a moment.
Then he thought of what Fu Cheng had said at Xianrenzui that day about buying an official position, and his face became gloomy and ugly.
"Nonsense."
"Your Highness, I have tried my best to persuade you, but the Emperor is determined and will not tolerate any rebuttal." Prime Minister Gao bowed and said, "Your Highness, I still need to go get some rice paper, so I will leave the palace first."
"Wait, give me the imperial edict." Sang Qili said.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince?"
"Bring it here."
Prime Minister Gao hesitated for a moment but still handed over the imperial edict. After all, he didn't want Prime Minister Fu to become the Marquis of Yong'an.
Sang Qi grasped the imperial edict in his hand and quickly walked towards the imperial study.
Officials in Beili have never been bought or sold, let alone the position of marquis.
Which of the noble families did not come from the battlefield of life and death? They obtained it through the military merits accumulated by their ancestors. Money can be used to buy and sell things. Is it fair to the major families and the court?
Prime Minister Gao stood there looking at the Crown Prince's back, hesitated for a moment, and then raised his foot to follow.
If the prince succeeds in persuading everyone, everyone will be happy. If the prince fails, he still has to announce the imperial edict.
Prime Minister Gao was not walking slowly. When he arrived at the imperial study, a burst of rage made his heart tremble, and he hurried his steps.
"Get out, get out."
Emperor Beili was furious.
Sang Qi looked at the imperial edict that fell at his feet. His eyes were gloomy, as if covered by a thick, impenetrable cloud. After a while, he said coldly, "Father, your Majesty wishes so. I have nothing to say. Your Majesty, please allocate a portion of the 20 million taels of gold to disaster relief in the north."
"I have my own arrangements for disaster relief. There's no need for you to say anything more. Get out of here."
"Father, please think carefully about this."
Sang Qi bowed and walked out of the imperial study without waiting for Emperor Beili to speak.
The moment he walked out, a teacup hit the door frame and shattered onto the ground.
Sang Qi felt a chill in his heart, just like a broken cup, which could never be put back together.
Prime Minister Gao saw Sang Qi bowing.
"Come in now and announce the decree." Emperor Beili scolded.
Prime Minister Gao immediately entered the room and saw the imperial edict thrown on the ground. He picked it up tremblingly and said, "I will take my leave."
Prime Minister's Mansion.
Dozens of large boxes were piled up in the yard, and all the guards in the mansion formed a circle around the boxes, and no one was allowed to get close.
Many people saw the scene of the accountant in the mansion counting the money just now, and it was all shining gold.
Gao Qi returned home and was quite curious to see so many people gathered there.
"Hey, it's so lively."
"Master, you're back." The butler came forward.
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