Chapter 753 Loyalty
Princess Li looked at her pale and haggard face, and thought of the grievances and disputes between them over the years, and couldn't help but sneer.
"Even if you really don't know, so what?
As the accountant, you can't even manage the people under you.
Allow them to take advantage of loopholes and embezzle palace property.
Isn't this a sign of your incompetence?"
In a place like the palace, incompetence is far more deadly than greed.
The concubine was so angry that her breathing became rapid and her body was shaking.
Liu Xu quickly took out the pills and fed them to Concubine Lao.
"My lady, don't worry. This has nothing to do with you. You were deceived because you are too kind."
When Concubine Li heard this, she sneered without any hesitation.
"Yes, Concubine Lao is the kindest person in the palace!
I heard that Qingsong, who was by the imperial concubine's side, used to work in the Misty Rain Palace. He was tortured by you guys all day long and was almost tortured to death.
Is that because your consumptive concubine is too kind?"
Liu Xu wanted to refute, but due to the other party's identity, she didn't dare to talk back and could only shut her mouth in humiliation.
Concubine Li admired the pitiful appearance of Concubine Lao for a while, as she was about to collapse due to anger. It was not until it was late that she called Concubine Min to go back.
Before leaving, Concubine Li did not forget to remind him.
“I will hand these wrong accounts directly to the Imperial Concubine, and she will decide how to deal with you.
I hope that Concubine Lao will prepare some emergency medicine in advance, so that she won’t get sick from anger again. I will not be responsible for that.”
After Concubine Li and Concubine Min walked away, Concubine Lao's breathing became a little smoother.
She panted slightly and spoke weakly.
"Prepare your pen and ink. I need to write a letter to my father."
She had to make up for the deficit of nearly a thousand taels out of her own pocket, otherwise she would not be able to explain the matter.
She still had some savings of her own, but she had to spend money on maintaining relationships, buying medicine and supplements on a daily basis, so she had to keep those savings for future use.
After the letter was sent out, Bai Haocheng handed a sign to the emperor the next day and was able to go to Yanyu Palace to see his daughter only after getting permission.
Bai Haocheng was originally the prince's tutor. After the prince ascended the throne, he was appointed as a scholar of the Hanlin Pavilion and officially joined the cabinet. He is now one of the most prestigious civil officials in the court.
He handed his daughter the silver note worth 1,000 taels that he had prepared in advance and asked her why she wanted to borrow the money.
Concubine Lao knew that once she asked her father for help, her father would definitely ask her the reason, so she told him the whole story half-heartedly.
After listening to this, Bai Haocheng was surprised and a little angry.
"When you were still a married woman, you also learned housekeeping from your mother.
You behaved very well at that time, why did you become like this after entering the palace?
Just managing the accounts can lead to so many problems!
One thousand taels of silver is a small matter, but the loss of face is a big matter. How can the emperor trust you in the future if you are so incompetent?"
In the eyes of the emperor, his ability as a father must be discounted for being able to discipline such an incompetent daughter.
The concubine couldn't answer and could only lower her head and cover her face and sob.
Bai Haocheng still felt pity for his daughter. Seeing her crying so pitifully, he couldn't bear to scold her anymore. He could only slow down his tone and comfort her with kind words.
Wait until Concubine Lao gradually stops crying.
Bai Haocheng handed her a prescription and a talisman paper and whispered instructions.
"This recipe was specially found by your mother through someone else. It is said to help with conception.
And this talisman paper was also obtained by your mother from the Taoist temple. It can keep you safe and sound.
These things should have been delivered by your mother herself, but she has not been feeling well recently and it is inconvenient for her to go out, so I brought them in.
You should keep it carefully and don’t let others see it.”
The concubine took the two things with both hands and asked anxiously, "How is mother? Is she seriously ill?"
Bai Haocheng sighed: "It's still the same old angina problem. I've been taking medicine, and it's getting better and worse."
Concubine Lao: "It is not convenient for me to leave the palace. I will send someone to the Imperial Hospital with a sign and ask them to send a doctor to go back with you. Let the doctor take a good look at mother."
Bai Haoben had this plan in mind originally, so he nodded and agreed when he heard it.
After seeing Bai Haocheng off, Concubine Lao looked at the two things in her hands and smiled bitterly.
She understood what her parents meant. They wanted her to conceive an heir to the throne as soon as possible so that her position would be more secure.
But can she conceive a royal heir just because she wants to?
This is a matter for two people, it's useless if she works hard alone!
Thinking of the emperor's cold and ruthless face, Concubine Lao felt miserable.
But this misery could not be expressed in words, so she could only hold it in her stomach, letting it ferment and rot, corroding her soul.
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Concubine Tuo asked Liu Xu to deliver the silver note of one thousand taels to Yunxiu Palace and give it to the Imperial Concubine.
Xiao Xixi put the banknote aside and asked.
"How is the Queen of Tuberculosis these days? Are you feeling better?"
In her heart, Liu Xu looked down upon the princess from Nanyue, but she had to appear respectful on the surface.
"Thanks to the Imperial Concubine, the Imperial Concubine with tuberculosis is much better now."
Xiao Xixi: "That's good. After all, Concubine Lao has been with the emperor for many years. Even if she has no merits, she has worked hard. I hope she can be well and not cause any more trouble. Do you understand?"
Liu Xu bowed her head and replied, "I understand. I will convey your words to Empress Lao without missing a word."
Xiao Xixi pointed at the banknotes on the table next to her and spoke slowly.
"Although the deficit in the account has been made up, the rules are the rules. Since the consumptive concubine did not do her job well, she must be punished. Considering her good attitude in admitting her mistakes, I will only fine her two months' salary and confine her to her house for another month."
Liu Xu did not dare to disobey and knelt down with his head lowered.
"I, on behalf of the Empress of Tuberculosis, would like to thank the Imperial Concubine for her kindness."
Although the Imperial Concubine is also a concubine, she is now in charge of the Phoenix Seal. In addition, Concubine Lao made the mistake first, so Concubine Lao can only accept the punishment this time.
The next day, when Concubine Min came to Yunxiu Palace to pay her respects, Xiao Xixi handed her the silver note worth one thousand taels.
"This is the money sent by Concubine Lao. Take it and fill the hole in the account. As for those guys who embezzled the palace's property without permission, you and Concubine Li will deal with them."
Concubine Min carefully put away the banknote and greeted her respectfully, "Yes."
Xiao Xixi yawned: "I'm sleepy, you can leave now."
Concubine Min stood up and took her leave.
After she left, Xiao Xixi stood up and stretched.
Baoqin said as she helped her smooth out the wrinkles on her dress.
"This Concubine Min seems to be loyal."
Xiao Xixi smiled and said, "Maybe."
What are you talking about loyalty and disloyalty?
They are all concubines and the emperor's women, so who is nobler than who?
But we just make do.
Xiao Xixi: "If Concubine Min comes again, you will receive her. Unless there is something necessary, don't bother me."
Although Baoqin didn't understand why she was always indifferent to Concubine Min, she still agreed honestly.
"Yes."
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I originally wanted to update 25 chapters, but in the end I could only finish 20 chapters after working so hard. I’m sorry.
The big fruit has been squeezed dry and now has become dried fruit. I hope everyone can use the monthly ticket to nourish me~QAQ
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