Luo Lan really couldn't bear to hit him, she could only purse her lips and nod, but she also didn't forget to indirectly remind him,
“Even the closest people will change due to interests and time, so don’t hold too high expectations of others…”
She was hinting at something, but he didn't understand!
In his heart, he must not know that his fifth brother has changed! But she couldn't bear to tell him what happened that day. Everything should be discussed after he recovered!
The next day was the end of the month, but Prince Yu's Mansion had not received any salary.
Although there was still some money left from the jade pendant and the silver rewarded by Concubine Chang last time, it was still not enough to cover the palace's expenses for next month.
Luo Lan called the empress and told him to go to the Imperial Household Department to find out what was going on.
An hour later, the Empress returned in a hurry and came to the main hall of the palace. He clenched his fist angrily and said to Luo Lan:
"Princess, I'm so pissed off."
Luo Lan's hand trembled as she was drinking tea, and the tea almost spilled out. She then frowned and said,
"What's wrong? The Ministry of Internal Affairs wants to deduct money again?"
"It's not withholding, it's just that they're simply not paying. The people in the Ministry of Internal Affairs heard somewhere that Prince Yu's Mansion has other ways to make money and doesn't care about the small salary from the court, so they just stopped it."
"Is that true?"
Luo Lan's pretty face was suddenly filled with black lines, and Ah Hou continued:
"Princess, they're doing this on purpose! How can we make money? There are so many people in the palace, they can't afford to eat or drink! Now they're not even paying us our salaries, what are we going to do?"
Luo Lan frowned, feeling even angrier.
It's easy to tell that this was the work of that bastard prince. He must have come a few days ago and seen that Prince Yu's Mansion had no worries about food and drink, so he got angry and asked the Ministry of Internal Affairs to cut off Prince Yu's Mansion's salary.
He had no idea that she had asked the servants to prepare something delicious to celebrate because her surgery on Leng Yu was successful that day. Usually, the meals in the mansion were very simple.
Ah Hong said with some concern:
"Princess, how about we start living frugally this month and buy less food from the kitchen..."
Luo Lan shook his head and smiled bitterly, "We didn't save money, so how can we cut back? We don't eat lavishly every day. Besides, since I took over the palace, I haven't received any salary from the court. Now it's cut off. These people are really cruel."
Ayu angrily cursed:
"These bastards, I'm going to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to reason with them."
Luo Lan waved his hands calmly, "Forget about going to the Imperial Household Department. What's the point of even asking the Emperor for justice? Prince Yu is already a dying man. If he lives one more day, there will be people who will not tolerate it. Prince Yu's Mansion has long been a place despised by others. Who will care about our lives? I have my own way to deal with this matter. You guys should just go about your business!"
Although everyone was worried about her, they could only retreat in disappointment.
Luo Lan, who was sitting in the main hall, raised his hand and rubbed his forehead which was a little painful.
This matter is really too tricky. Even if she can exchange Leng Yu's things for silver, it is not a long-term solution. The salary that Prince Yu's Mansion should pay has been cut off. This is not a matter of one or two days, but a long-term problem. In this way, if there is no way to make money, how can she just live off her savings?
The more she thought about these things, the more her head hurt.
But she couldn't tell Leng Yu about this, otherwise he would become even more anxious, which would not be good for his injury.
She sat there alone for a long time, like a helpless little bird, not knowing what to do next.
She has supported this family, so she should hold on to the end, until the day when Leng Yu can stand up again.
Thinking of this, she clenched her teeth and let out a long sigh.
The weather is getting cold, and it's time to buy two thick clothes for Leng Yu. Although I only have a few dozen taels of silver, I can't treat him badly.
She called Ahong and Acai and went straight to the clothing store on the street.
It has been about ten days since she last went out. If she hadn't been cut off from her money and worried that Leng Yu would not be able to wear thick clothes after spending all the money, she would not have planned to go out.
That Leng Yu guy, when he wakes up and can't see me, he'll probably start to have all sorts of crazy thoughts again! !
Walking on the streets of the capital, she felt mixed emotions. It was already the end of October, and these servants were still wearing thin clothes. They should change into thicker clothes later.
Although these people are indentured to death, they should still be given some money for their daily expenses. And the servants in the house all need to be paid at the end of the month.
Thinking of this, her brows furrowed even more.
Ah Cai reminded her from behind:
"Princess, please buy some thick clothes later. You are weak and the weather is cold, so you need to wear more clothes."
She shook her head and smiled bitterly. How could she bear to do that? But she was a princess after all, so she couldn't say anything shabby.
So she shook her head and said, "I'll find a place to order a few pieces later. There aren't many pieces sold on the street that I like."
Ah Cai pursed her lips and said "Oh" and then said:
"Princess, I know there's a tailor shop in the east. The clothes there are really beautiful. They're all made there by the daughters of officials and the people in the palace. Would you mind taking me there to have a look?"
"If I say no, then no. Time is tight today. After we buy clothes for the prince, we'll go back. Oh, and we need to go to the pharmacy to buy some medicine. The prince's medicine is almost finished."
Although there were Western medicines in her operating room, she still wanted to give him more Chinese medicine. Chinese medicine takes a long time to take effect, but the treatment is thorough. Besides, she has always believed in Chinese medicine.
Buying medicine for Leng Yu every month is a huge expense. Thinking of this, she took a long breath, blowing her bangs up.
At the clothing store, she didn't dare buy good ones, but only bought ordinary warm clothes. Then she didn't dare to stay for long and went straight to the drugstore.
The waiter at the pharmacy prepared medicine for her according to her own prescription. Just as the three of them were about to leave, a child suddenly rushed in. She didn't have time to react and he bumped into her legs head-on.
Ah Cai walked up to the child with some displeasure, picked up the collar of the child, glared at him and asked, "Stinky kid, don't you have eyes when you walk?"
Although the child's face was dirty, he looked very clever.
He blinked and glanced at Acai, then looked at Luo Lan.
"Miss, I accidentally bumped into you. I'm sorry, but I really have something urgent to do. I hope you won't blame me."
Seeing that he spoke in an organized manner, Luo Lan smiled lightly and signaled A Cai to let go.
He hurriedly clasped his fists towards Luo Lan and said:
"Thank you, Miss."
After saying this, he hurried into the drugstore.
Luo Lan took Acai and Ahong away.
They walked along the road for a while, and she bought two pig's trotters and a black chicken for Leng Yu. These things are good for his health, and the palace cannot be without such nutritional supplements in the future. But thinking of the silver in her pocket, Luo Lan could only sigh silently.
At this moment, she saw the child who had bumped into her was wiping tears while walking. She took two quick steps to catch up with him.
"Kid, why are you crying?"
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