Chapter 86 Prince Rui's Intercession
Chapter 86 Prince Rui's Intercession
Zhao Jingcheng had a mustache and said with an unhappy look: "The wife of the Marquis of Yong'an is old and confused. It's fine if she doesn't know anything. But I heard that the lady of the Marquis's Mansion is the daughter of the Hexi Su family. How come she doesn't even know this?"
Are you blaming Su Jin before you even meet him?
Zhao Jingyu thought carefully and recalled that when he saw Su Jin for the first time today, the woman was sitting in the cabin, leaning against the window and exchanging glances with Xie Huaiguang... ahem, no, it was just a friendly greeting.
"Brother, Madam Su has been resting in the cabin and has not come out. I am afraid she does not know about this."
"Oh? How do you know so well?"
Zhao Jingyu thought for a moment and then told him what happened in the alley that day.
Soap can generate income and naturally bring profits to the national treasury, but Zhao Jingcheng has always felt that this thing may not become an indispensable item in people's daily life like salt and tea.
After all, this thing is expensive, and there are cheap soap alternatives.
But Prince Rui was very enthusiastic, and the woman named Ning Ruolan said a lot of nonsense.
For Zhao Jingcheng, the most important thing now is to fill the national treasury. The previous emperor's wars in the south and the north boosted morale and brought peace to the Great Zhou, but the losses from years of war left a huge hole in the national treasury.
Zhao Jingcheng is eager to fill this hole. The more anxious he is, the more tight the current financial situation is.
Therefore, when things were already on fire, Zhao Jingcheng could not care less. Since the court did not have to make any effort and he could still make some profit, he did not mind Ning Ruolan giving it a try.
In short, as long as it is a transaction, you have to pay taxes, even if it is a small amount.
"Oh? This lady is not an ordinary person."
Zhao Jingcheng nodded: "It's just a pity that she became Gu Changqing's wife."
Zhao Jingyu: ...
Suddenly I didn’t know what to say.
"So, you noticed her today?"
"Well, I see she seems to know Xie Huaiguang."
When talking about Xie Huaiguang, Zhao Jingcheng's heart is filled with love.
This kind of liking is very peculiar. Even if the top scorer in the imperial examination with six top marks stood in front of her, her liking for him would not be as great as that for Xie Huaiguang.
Zhao Jingcheng inexplicably wanted to be close to Xie Huaiguang, just like he was close to his younger brother Zhao Jingyu and his own sons.
It's strange, why would I have such feelings for a scholar I only met once?
Zhao Jingcheng couldn't figure it out, but that didn't stop him from admiring Xie Huaiguang.
"Well, this young man is talented. I am waiting for him in the palace examination. Gu Zixuan is also good and can be of great use."
While the two were talking, Zhou Ruihai came back, smiling, "Your Majesty, the beating is over."
"Well, let's go back to the palace. I'm a little tired."
Soon, the people on the Baojin Tower left in a hurry, and the rest of the people continued to play and have fun.
Gu Ruyu was beaten and her face turned pale with pain. Her buttocks were torn and bloody. When she was carried back, she was unconscious.
Lin Wanhui burst into tears and wailed while hugging Gu Ruyu who had fainted from the pain, causing the old lady to lose interest in appreciating the flowers.
It was the Peony Festival, and everyone was enjoying the flowers happily. But they first angered Tian Yan, and then the third girl got beaten. Zou said angrily, "Go back home!"
"Old lady..."
Mother Wen made a gesture, and then Zou remembered that she still had to act as a matchmaker for the fourth young lady.
But she no longer had the mood to get off the boat and play. She could only say that Lin Wanhui and Gu Ruyu were the biggest spoilers.
The old lady was angry, but she could only say: "Let the little ones get off the boat and have fun by themselves, and take these two troublesome things back to me!"
At a command, the old women escorted the two people to the carriage, almost directly after getting off the boat, with the main purpose of keeping a low profile.
Su Jin glanced at the gorgeous sea of flowers under the boat. To be honest, she hadn't had enough fun yet.
But if Zou left, it would be difficult for her to stay as the daughter-in-law. Su Jin thought about it and said, "Mother, there is something going on at the shop, and I have to go over and keep an eye on it."
Zou inexplicably thought of Prince Rui, and thought it was about the soap again, so she waved her hand and let Su Jin go to the bathroom.
After all, she didn't want to face Prince Rui in person.
Before leaving, the old lady seemed to have thought of something and couldn't help asking, "Madam, why is the emperor so angry? What's wrong with this green waist dance? I remember when the late emperor was alive, this dance was still very popular."
Su Jin smiled and said, "Madam, the current emperor cares about his people and loves them. What he hates most is the suffering of the common people. The emperor of the previous dynasty enjoyed music and dance every day, and his favorite was the Green Waist Dance, which eventually led to his demise. The emperor took this as a warning, so he naturally doesn't like this dance."
The former emperor is the former emperor, and the current emperor is the current emperor. Even though they are father and son, their political views are different.
The previous emperor was warlike, and he did help the Great Zhou to quell the invasions of the surrounding barbarians. The current emperor is prudent, and has advocated frugality since he took office. He does not like daily extravagance. The Green Waist Dance caused the destruction of the previous dynasty, and the current emperor has taken it as a warning. It was during the reign of the previous emperor that Aunt Mei's Green Waist Dance caused a sensation in the capital. The previous emperor did not shy away from this, and the Green Waist Dance naturally became famous in the capital.
But, since the emperor doesn't like it, the Green Waist Dance has to be banned, and whoever dances it will be unlucky.
All I can say is that Gu Ruyu's information is outdated. To apply the late emperor's preference to the present emperor, isn't that asking for trouble?
So, some people’s stupidity is really innate and there is no hope for it.
Zou suddenly understood.
"I see!"
The old lady regretted it very much: "If I had known that she should have called you before the dance, I should have called you. I saw that you were not feeling well at that time, so I didn't let you come."
Su Jin smiled without saying anything, thinking to herself that even if you call her, she won't come. If she comes, won't she be in trouble?
She is the eldest lady, the mistress. Gu Ruyu has to call her mother whenever she sees her. If she is there and does not stop it, the emperor might beat her too.
So, if they don’t come even when we call them, we won’t take the blame for this.
"Alas, things that cannot be put on the table will never be put on the table!"
Zou turned and left while muttering. Su Jin turned around with a smile on her face and called Su Mama and the others: "It's half a day off. You guys can go and have fun too. Let Jin Chuan accompany me."
"Yes, ma'am!"
Everyone was so happy, thinking that the lady was kind enough to give them a day off to enjoy the flowers!
Everyone rushed to get off the boat. After everyone had left, Su Jin slowly got off the boat and moved among the crowd.
"Jinchuan, have all the people left?"
Su Jin covered her face with a fan and asked Jin Chuan in a low voice.
Jin Chuan looked back for a long time before she said, "Madam, they've all left!"
Very good!
Su Jin was delighted and pulled Jin Chuan towards the colorful tent.
"Let's go buy some delicious food and watch the water puppet show!"
Who knows, family members, she has been staring at this just now, the puppet performance on the water, how interesting!
No, she must go and see!