Chapter 363 Tan's Bargain
“Prince Yi did suffer from a cough, and because of it he stayed indoors during the winter for several years.
This is why I and His Majesty allowed him to stay in Jiangnan for a while. Unexpectedly, he later became addicted to it, became obsessed with geomancy, and his cough was cured. ”
When the Empress mentioned Prince Yi, her face was full of admiration. It seemed that Prince Yi held a very high position in the hearts of the Emperor and Empress.
"When did His Royal Highness Prince Yi contract the cough? Even the experts at the Imperial Hospital can't cure it?"
The surprise on Su Qianqian's face was not pretended. She was really surprised at what kind of cough the imperial doctors could not cure, but it was cured by staying in Jiangnan for a while and running around. Was this a cough or a mental illness?
"It's been about ten years now..." The Queen lowered her eyes and recalled. Suddenly she thought of something, glanced at Su Qianqian and stopped talking.
"It turns out that it has been so long. It is really well hidden..." Su Qianqian said in a low voice. Seeing the Queen's puzzled eyes, she hurriedly explained: "I mean that Prince Yi really doesn't seem to have a cough."
"Princess Mu came to the palace two days ago and heard that his cough had recurred. He and Princess Jun may not be able to stay here for long. I'm afraid they will have to go back to Jiangnan after the first month of the year. They dare not go out these days."
The Queen frowned and shook her head in worry, then suddenly looked up at Su Qianqian: "If you can come up with your prescription, maybe it can really help Prince Yi."
Su Qianqian quickly expressed her opinion: "I will definitely do my best to prepare the medicine and send it to Prince Yi's mansion first."
Queen Mother: Are you using Prince Yi as a test drug?
After completing a task, Su Qianqian thought of another thing:
"Empress, Madam Tan once sent a letter to me, but my house was closed to visitors for the past two days to prepare for Sister Jilan's wedding, so I really had no time to respond to Madam Tan. I think Madam Tan must have gotten permission from the Empress to send the letter. I wonder if I can meet Madam Tan today?"
The Queen laughed and said, "Ms. Tan did something unjust to your Wuning Marquis's mansion, and that's why she was divorced by your husband. Now you are so generous and let bygones be bygones. Does that make me look so stingy that I won't even allow you to see her once?"
"I dare not, I am terrified!" Su Qianqian hurriedly stood up and bowed to apologize. No matter how many merits she had made, in front of absolute power, she had to keep her tail between her legs.
"Why do you have to act like this, Madam Wuning? I can joke once in a while." The Queen was a little disappointed.
In this deep palace, she sits in a high position and has no friends. Her relatives are only her allies. She is in an endless state of walking on thin ice. Every word she says is speculated by others as to her intention, so she dare not say a single wrong word. Before the crown prince ascends the throne, she has to carefully consider her every word and action.
"Empress, my fear is just a joke. In fact, I am very brave. Do you know why?" Su Qianqian said with a roll of her eyes.
"Why?" the Queen asked curiously, forgetting her sense of loss for a moment.
"I have forgotten why I did this and I am so bold and reckless!" Su Qianqian said slowly.
The Queen and Xin Jilan were stunned for a moment before they laughed at the same time. The Queen laughed until tears came out of her eyes: "Madam Wuning, you always make me happy. I missed you so much during the half month you were away..."
Su Qianqian was startled: [What's going on? Did my disguise as a man get exposed? 】
Xin Jilan's face changed: It's over, it wasn't exposed before but it is now!
The Queen Mother glanced at Su Qianqian and said, "I mean, you haven't been to the palace for more than half a month. I really miss you. You should come and accompany me more often in the future."
Su Qianqian breathed a sigh of relief and quickly nodded in agreement.
The Queen Mother ordered the palace maid to pick up Tan. Tan's residence must be in a remote place. The three of them talked and drank a cup of tea before Tan was led in by the palace maid.
Tan naturally knew that Su Qianqian was there. When she came in, she first saluted the Queen and then saluted Su Qianqian.
The Queen Mother did not say anything: "Tan, the wife of Marquis Wuning wants to ask you something. You must not hide anything and must answer truthfully."
Tan nodded repeatedly.
The queen signaled the palace maid to take them to the warm room in the side hall.
Tan entered the warm room, and after the palace maids left, she knelt on the ground.
"Tan, what are you doing? There's nothing I can do to help you."
Su Qianqian looked at Tan coldly. She was not the reincarnation of Guanyin, so why would she help someone who once wanted to harm her?
"Madam, I dare not ask for help casually. I know that you are capable and have some assets that you can still consider attractive. I want to exchange with you. If you still don't want to help after listening to what I say, I will never force you."
Although Tan looked much more haggard, she was still in good spirits, and her eyes were even clearer than before.
Perhaps it is because when I was in the quagmire, I took those filthiness for granted, but now that I am surrounded by peace and quiet, I slowly realize that this is the right way to be a human being.
"What do you want? How do you know I can help you?"
Su Qianqian sat down and asked, and gestured to Tan to stand up. As a modern person, she still could not accept such humble etiquette in her bones, and even resisted and rejected cruel punishments and bloody killings.
"Madam, I know that I have committed a grave sin. Someone from my clan will come to take me back in two days, but He Liansheng will never release the maids and servants who followed me to Xijing and entered the He Mansion, and even my wet nurse..."
Tan lowered his head. He knew what kind of person He Liansheng was, but he just didn't want to admit it in the past. The person he deeply loved and pursued was a monster who was ruthless, fickle-minded and had a dirty mind. He Liansheng would not let those people leave the He Mansion and expose his filthiness to the public.
"So Madam, please take them out of the He Mansion by any means. Even if they don't return to the Tan family with me, at least they won't be humiliated. He Liansheng doesn't dare to kill the slaves, fearing that it would damage his reputation, but he must have a way to make those slaves commit suicide out of humiliation."
Tan was anxious and worried, looking at Su Qianqian eagerly.
Su Qianqian said nothing and stared at Tan.
"Madam, I am willing to exchange a secret related to the Wuning Marquis' Mansion for your help. As long as you agree, I believe you will not break your promise."
Tan made up his mind and threw out his own chips.
Su Qianqian was surprised at Tan's trust in her. Why did she think she had such great ability? This is not that easy.
But Tan didn't think she had made the wrong choice at all: "Madam, please agree to my request!"
Su Qianqian felt that although her chances of winning were not very high, she could still give it a try. However, she could also choose not to do it if she felt that the compensation from Tan’s company was not enough.
"Okay, I promise to give it a try, but if what you say is not what I want, then let's leave it at that."
Su Qianqian said calmly.
"Of course. Madam, do you know that the late Marquis Wuning was bound to die back then?" Tan's voice suddenly became like a ghost.
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