Chapter 355: Cold Wave Hits, Stocking Up on Charcoal
"I think the Emperor and the Imperial Concubine have been at odds for a long time. It's almost the end of the year, so why not go and take a look? I think the Imperial Concubine will appreciate the Emperor's kindness and will be more cautious in the future."
The hall was silent for a moment, and then the emperor said, "Just as you said, inform the people in the imperial concubine's palace that I will go to her place for dinner tonight. ...I really haven't seen the imperial concubine for a long time."
Eunuch Luo smiled and said, "Yes. I will obey your order."
It is only a matter of time before the Imperial Concubine regains favor. Only when the Imperial Concubine is stable can Prince Yu's position be stable.
What he said was just the emperor's thoughts.
At night, the imperial concubine's palace, which had been quiet for a long time, became lively again. The so-called hot stove was wherever the emperor went.
Compared to the Imperial Concubine's palace, the Queen was much calmer. She had been in poor health recently and had been coughing non-stop. Hearing this, she felt so uncomfortable that she almost coughed out her internal organs.
"Empress!" The palace maid handed over a cup of tea and looked at the queen with concern.
"I'm fine. It's just an old illness..." She took a sip of tea, her eyes full of sadness.
"The imperial concubine is proud again, but what should we do?" The palace maid said anxiously.
The Queen is ill, the Crown Prince's position has been unstable and he is not favored by the Emperor. The entire Eastern Palace, and even the Queen's palace, are not stable.
The Queen withdrew her gaze and said, "Why rush? Until the last moment, it is still unknown who will win."
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With the arrival of the New Year, the weather turned cold again as Song Ci had expected. The whole yard was covered with white snow. There was a crackling brazier in the house, but it could not withstand the biting winter wind.
"Miss, I've brought out the snacks." Tian'er rubbed her hands as she walked in from outside. Even from a distance, she could feel the chill on her body.
"Hurry, put down your things and warm yourself by the fire." Song Ci urged.
"Yes." Tian'er's hands were frozen and red. After warming them on the brazier for a while, she felt better.
"You can't do that! If you keep going like this, I'm afraid your hands will get frostbite. I'll make you some ointment later."
Seeing Song Ci's serious expression, Tian'er was slightly stunned: "My hands are prone to frostbite in cold weather in previous years, it's not a big deal."
Song Ci: "Chilblains are so painful. Or maybe you don't trust my medical skills, young lady."
Tian'er shook her head quickly, "I believe it."
Song Ci: "Then you should apply the ointment well and try not to get frostbite this year."
Wanxiang smiled, "Miss, your medical skills are really amazing. My hair has grown better. Everyone below asked me about it today." After she said that, she proudly lifted the newly grown hair on her temples.
Tian'er leaned in closer to take a look and said in surprise, "They've really grown." Wanxiang's temples were very shiny, and she always combed her hair to cover them, which she always minded. Now, they had grown a lot of dense hair.
"Yes, yes, I'm happy just seeing it." Wanxiang let out a breath, feeling even happier in her heart. The thing that had troubled her for so long was actually getting better, which made her happier than the New Year.
Tian'er: "I think the young lady is no different from a miracle doctor."
Song Ci suddenly thought of Lao Gui, "I'll prepare a New Year gift for my master later, or I can personally invite him to come to my house to celebrate the New Year."
I am alone, so it is inevitable that I feel lonely during the New Year.
While they were still happily discussing it, someone came from the main courtyard and said that the master and the mistress wanted Song Ci to go over.
Wanxiang gave her a thick cloak and went out with her.
As soon as I walked in, I heard Boss Qiao, not as calm as usual, shouting, "It actually worked."
As Song Ci walked in, he said, "What's done?"
Master Qiao was pleasantly surprised and said, "Xiaoci, the imperial merchant, the decree to draft the imperial merchant has come down, and the emperor has asked us to take the place of the imperial merchant."
His voice was filled with joy, which made Song Ci happy as well.
"In that case, I would like to congratulate my two uncles first."
Uncle Qiao: "Uncle knows that all this is thanks to you. I just discussed with your second uncle that from now on, 20% of the Qiao family's monthly profits will be given to you."
Song Ci frowned: "How can that be possible."
Uncle Qiao retorted, "Why not? Niece, you don't know that with the title of Imperial Merchant, our goods will sell more and better in the future, and no one will stop us. Giving you 20% of the profit is already too little."
Mr. Qiao: "That's right, Xiaoci, we are a family and we don't talk behind each other's backs. As the imperial merchants, we will no longer be ordinary merchants. Everyone will look up to our Qiao family. If your grandmother and grandfather were still alive, they would definitely be grinning from ear to ear. I never thought that our Qiao family would have such a day!"
Qiao Xianglan's eyes were red, and she felt sad when she mentioned her parents.
The two elders of the Qiao family passed away long ago, leaving only the brothers and sisters to depend on each other.
"In that case, I won't refuse."
I'm afraid that the reason for giving herself a 20% profit is also because of the Pei family. She is the future wife of the Pei family's prince. With her backing, it will be more convenient for the Qiao family to act.
It's mixed with family affection and everyone's complicated thoughts, but Song Ci doesn't dislike it.
Who doesn't have selfish desires? As long as you don't harbor the intention to harm others.
On New Year's Eve, the Song family was very lively.
Lao Gui never replied. He often went out looking for medicinal herbs, and Song Ci didn't think much of it.
The main courtyard was warm, three braziers were lit, everyone sat at the table chatting, and the maids began to serve the food.
Song Ci took out the nice furs he had bought recently. Coincidentally, the hunter happened to come to Beijing. His furs were good, but the price was not cheap, so many people just took a quick look and left.
The hunter waited for a long time, and Song Ci just wanted to buy furs, so he bought them all.
He saw that Song Ci was a big customer, so he sold it at a lower price, and everyone was happy.
"Mom, this one suits you." Song Ci took out a fiery red fox fur and said with a smile.
"This is the first time I've seen such a beautiful red color." Qiao Xianglan took it in her hand and touched it, feeling a little reluctant to let it go.
"Mom, it's the end of the year, wear red to celebrate."
Hearing her daughter say this, Qiao Xianglan smiled. Since her daughter said so, she had to make it and wear it on herself so that her daughter could see it.
"This fox fur is for Sister Qiao Yu."
Qiao Yu was delighted. "Thank you, Sister Song. I really like this fox fur."
It is snow-white and flawless, and the quality is excellent at first glance.
Qiao Suo was ready to go, waiting for her turn, and Song Ci did not disappoint her.
Qiao Yun also watched eagerly. Song Ci picked the last one and handed it to her. She looked around and said dissatisfiedly, "I see, theirs is better than the one I have."
Everyone was stunned.
Song Ci's smile faded a little, "If you don't like it, just return it to me."
Qiao Yun clenched his hands tightly, but he was reluctant to let go.
Her father, Mr. Qiao San, only treats her with courtesy. Her biological mother doesn't have much money, and her stepmother has become increasingly cold towards her over the years. She has no place to ask for such a fox fur.
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