Chapter 159: Wanting both, too greedy
The palace maid bowed, "The Empress Dowager knows about your filial piety. She is still doing evening prayers and will not finish until midnight. Your Majesty, please return."
The Queen Mother would not see anyone who came to pay her respects, including her own son.
The emperor took a deep look into the hall, then turned and left.
He returned empty-handed, and even though he had a thousand words to say, he couldn't speak them.
In the moonlight, he looked lonely and desolate, "Otomo, am I getting old?"
The eunuch was surprised, but smiled and said, "The emperor is in high spirits and still young."
The emperor sighed softly, "So many years have passed, and the Queen Mother is still blaming me."
The eunuch dared not say anything and cautiously advised, "It's late, it's time to rest."
Back in the bedroom, the emperor sighed. The eunuch hesitated for a moment and then spoke.
"Your Majesty, the eldest daughter of the Qian family is innocent and naive, a flower of eloquence. Why not let her enter the palace to accompany you?"
The emperor was moved. "Is it appropriate? She is the granddaughter of the wet nurse."
His attention was diverted, and the chief eunuch smiled and said, "Being able to enter the palace to accompany the emperor is a great honor for the Qian family. The Qian family will work harder and be loyal to the emperor."
The emperor paused for a moment and said, "Prepare a sedan chair tomorrow and bring the bride in."
"Yes." The eunuch finally made the emperor happy and breathed a sigh of relief.
Once Miss Qian enters the palace and has Jie Yuhua by her side, she probably won't think of the Cining Palace anymore.
But, man proposes, God disposes.
The next day, as soon as the emperor finished his court and returned to the Yangxin Palace, he received bad news.
"Your Majesty, something happened to the Qian family. Madam Qian fainted."
The emperor frowned, "What is it?"
The guard reported, "Miss Qian's fiancé has come to the house and brought out the marriage certificate and token of trust."
The emperor was stunned. How dare the Qian family play tricks on him? "What? She has a fiancé? What does the Qian family say?"
The guards were fuming. "The Qian family flatly denied it, but the marriage certificate is real. They also revealed that the Governor-General of Jiangnan's original wife was poisoned... When she was dying, she entrusted her daughter's life to him."
The emperor's expression changed slightly, "Daban, do you still remember the cause of Qian Wei's original wife's death?"
The eunuch had a very good memory and said, "He died of illness."
Died of illness? Or was he poisoned? It is impossible to find out now.
The emperor's mind raced, "I remember that not long after that, he was forced by Old Madam Qian to marry a second wife."
The word "have to marry" is really exquisite.
"yes."
The emperor tapped the table again and again, and the atmosphere was tense.
Everyone held their breath involuntarily and was extremely nervous.
Until the emperor spoke again, "Is Prince Rui also here?"
"Yes, Jiuqian Sui happened to be passing by."
The emperor didn't believe it was a coincidence at all. "Go call him back. I want to ask him in person."
Soon, the guard returned to report, "Nine Thousand Years Old is unwilling to come, he is still angry."
The emperor laughed in anger, "This bastard is becoming more and more lawless."
The chief eunuch tried to appease him, saying, "Nine Thousand Years Old Man was already angry and hadn't let it out yet. Now that something like this has happened, he probably thinks you're deliberately playing tricks on him and embarrassing him."
The emperor rubbed his brows and said, "How could he think that? She's just a woman."
The chief eunuch advised, "From his perspective, he might overthink it. After all, you are very close to Madam Qian."
The emperor said nonchalantly, "No matter how close I am, I am still just a servant. How can I compare with him? He is just a child who loves to daydream."
The chief eunuch smiled apologetically, "It shows that Prince Rui cares about you and he is vying for your favor."
Competing for favor? That child has been awkward since childhood. The emperor frowned in thought.
"He's been acting very abnormally this time. He actually took action against the Qian family himself. Does he...know something?"
The eunuch shuddered inwardly, but kept his composure. "No, everyone who knew about the past is dead. No one told him."
The emperor pondered for a moment, "Never mind. I've spoiled my child, so I can only pamper him. Open the storehouse and select a few gifts for Prince Rui. Tell him that no matter what happens, he is the one I care about most."
"yes."
The chief eunuch asked cautiously, "What about the Qian family?"
The emperor pondered for a moment, then suddenly said something startling, "Let Princess Jinyun handle this matter. Tell her this is a test for her. If she can resolve it perfectly, she will be allowed to work in the Imperial Household Department as a doctor in the Ministry of Grain and Grain."
The eunuch quickly suppressed his astonishment and surprise, as the emperor's heart was unfathomable.
Even he, who had been with the emperor since childhood, didn't know what the emperor was thinking.
Mingming was very opposed to women participating in politics, but he made exceptions for Yun Zheng many times.
Is it out of admiration for talent? Or is he playing a big game?
At this time, Yun Zheng was at home looking through the Qian family's archival materials, which were sent by Mingjingsi.
The first wife that Old Lady Qian chose for her eldest son was the daughter of an imperial merchant, whose family was extremely wealthy.
When Fang got married, her wedding dress was ten miles long and it caused quite a sensation.
The wife chosen for the second son was the daughter of an official in the Imperial Household Department, and had close ties with the royal family.
"I have to say, the old ones are the wisest. These two daughters-in-law were carefully selected for their money and power."
Nanny Li walked in quickly and said, "Master, someone is coming from the palace."
"please."
After the palace servant delivered the message, Yun Zheng was completely stunned. "Doctor of the Guangchu Division? The Emperor said that himself?"
The Guangchusi was responsible for the six warehouses of silver, leather, satin, clothing, tea, and porcelain, and was responsible for the procurement, allocation, storage, and sales of royal supplies. Note (1)
It is considered the most important department of the Imperial Household Department, responsible for finance and revenue and expenditure.
Logically speaking, letting her take up an official position would be a great thing.
However, this was too sudden, which made her feel confused.
The palace maid smiled and said, "Yes, please make a decision quickly."
Being a female official has always been Yun Zheng's goal. Now that she finally has the opportunity, she doesn't want to give up.
Even if it is honey mixed with poison.
A mere Qian family is not enough to make her give up her dream.
If the Qian family refuses to give up, she will not give in.
"I want to be the chief officer of the Guangchusi Department."
The emperor was speechless when he heard the palace servant's message. "She still dares to bargain? She's so bold."
The palace servant reported cautiously, "Princess Jinyun said that if you agree to her, she will double the annual profit."
Only double? The emperor was disgusted, thinking it must be at least ten times.
"Tell her that she is an expert in business, but a novice in government."
"Young people shouldn't expect to achieve success overnight. Take it slow, one step at a time, accumulate experience and qualifications, and only by achieving results can you convince others."
At this time, Yun Zheng appeared in Prince Rui's mansion, holding a jasmine tea in her hand and took a sip.
"Actually, you expected this a long time ago, didn't you?"
Li Wuyang nodded slightly, "The Emperor will definitely let the Qian family girl enter the palace, but, under this situation, it will be difficult for the Qian family girl to gain a foothold in the palace. The nail that Old Madam Qian has been cultivating in the palace for many years should be moved."
By then, all will be uprooted.
Yun Zheng's heart moved. People who grew up in the palace are all very cunning.
"The Emperor had previously refused to let me serve as a court lady, but now he's suddenly relenting. What's the reason? What exactly does he want to do?"
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