Chapter 168: Fighting with the Qian Family (Part 2)
Yun Zheng leaned over and whispered in Madam Qian's ear, "The Imperial Household Department's Guangchusi will be mine. I'll also place Sun Shouxin there as...treasurer of the silver treasury."
The Guangchusi of the Imperial Household Department was in charge of six vaults: silver, leather, satin, clothing, tea, and porcelain. The silver vault was the most important, managing gold, silver, coins, jewelry, and jade.
The two officials in charge are Yuanwailang, and below them are two treasurers who are responsible for accounting.
In other words, the treasurer is the person who truly controls the treasury, and it is also a position that all forces must fight for.
Old Madam Qian felt a chill on her back and looked at Yun Zheng in disbelief.
Does she know what she is talking about?
A mere weak woman actually wanted to reach into the Imperial Household Department and demand rights openly.
This ambition is obvious.
How dare she do that? Isn't she afraid that the emperor will be wary?
"Princess, I'm afraid I can't do anything."
Money can be given, but power must be firmly in one's own hands.
Yun Zheng said calmly, "How could that be? The current head of the Imperial Household Department's Guangchusi is your second daughter-in-law's biological father. This means that you two are in the same group, and he is a pawn of your Qian family."
She smiled, "Do you think I would dare to do anything without the Emperor's tacit approval?"
Why would she need the money? In the end, it would benefit the emperor, so it would be better to nibble away at power bit by bit.
Madam Qian's heart was pounding. "You...what do you mean?"
Yun Zheng kept it a secret, "You'll know within three days."
The more she acted like this, the more panicked Madam Qian became. The seemingly absurd words, when spoken by Princess Jinyun, had some truth to them.
Did the Emperor have some plans? Why didn't he tell her directly, instead going around in circles?
Is he dissatisfied with the Qian family?
"Please speak clearly, my lady."
Yun Zheng took two steps back, keeping a certain distance. "Alright, I've said everything I need to say."
"Old lady, it's your turn to make a decision. One and two, choose one."
Old Madam Qian's thoughts raced, "I actually like Master Sun very much..."
She would rather the other party cancel the engagement on their own initiative, so that she could be labeled a victim and not want to give him any compensation. How could such a good thing happen?
Yun Zheng shouted impatiently, "I'll count to three. If you don't choose, you'll be the first one. I'll go and propose marriage on behalf of Young Master Sun."
“One, two…”
Before she could finish, Madam Qian made her decision, "I choose two."
The engagement must be cancelled.
The granddaughter she had spent more than ten years carefully raising would never marry an ordinary person.
"I can't bear to part with my granddaughter. I don't want her to suffer. She's naive and only listens to her elders. I only want the best for her."
Her biggest weakness is Qian Hui. Her reputation cannot be ruined, so she can only take all the blame on herself. Who would care about an old man who has made great contributions?
Yun Zheng's lips curled up slightly, "Okay, I'll help you."
"Sun Shouxin, are you willing to cancel the engagement?"
Sun Shouxin looked gloomy, but he said with all his strength, "A forced melon is not sweet. I won't force it."
Yun Zheng nodded slightly, "Okay, return the marriage certificate and token of love to Old Madam Qian."
It was too straightforward, which made Old Madam Qian feel uneasy. She was known for her ruthlessness, so she didn't think she would have any tricks up her sleeve.
She thought for a moment and took out a property deed. "This is a small courtyard in South City. It's not big. It's our Qian family's apology."
"Also, according to the agreement, I will arrange an official position for you within seven days."
As for whether it is from the Imperial Household Department, it is hard to say.
Just wait for news within three days.
Sun Shouxin cupped his hands and said, "Thank you very much, Madam. I wish Miss Qian peace and happiness, and hope she will find a good match, a loving marriage, and many children."
He spoke sincerely and offered his blessings generously.
This caused everyone to praise, "Young Master Sun is generous."
"Don't worry, Mr. Sun. Your good marriage is still to come."
"It's the Qian family's daughter's loss if she misses you. The Qian family looks down on you because they are just looking down on others."
Old Madam Qian was furious. She spent money and connections, but still got nothing in return.
She couldn't help but look at Yun Zheng, who smiled at her, "Nine Thousand Years Old is next door, he wants to see you."
So he was waiting for her here. Old Madam Qian's face changed slightly. "I... have been out for a long time and feel a little tired. I want to go back and rest early. Please tell the Ninth Prince."
She couldn't wait to turn around and run out. Now her legs were no longer sore and her waist didn't hurt anymore.
A faint voice came from behind, "Alright, let's have the Ninth Prince thoroughly investigate what Qian Wei did while in office, and find someone to make it into an opera, and have it performed across the country."
Then just wait for your disgrace.
Old Madam Qian's feet seemed to be nailed down, she could no longer move a step, and her whole body was trembling.
Monster, devil!
She could only follow Yun Zheng to the next room, open the door, and a handsome man came into her sight.
Madam Qian took a deep breath and adjusted her mindset. "Greetings, Mr. Nine Thousand."
Li Wuyang looked at her coldly. He had met her several times when he was young and never had a good impression of her.
"Madam Qian, are you very dissatisfied with this prince?"
Madam Qian forced a smile and said, "I dare not. This is absolutely not the case. Please do not listen to slanderous words, Your Highness."
Yun Zheng discovered that Old Madam Qian was very wary of him. "Your Highness, she said you are easily influenced and unfit for important tasks."
Madam Qian almost vomited blood, "You are talking nonsense."
She put on a kind face and said, "Your Highness, you are a royal noble. You must not learn from those ordinary people and act petty..."
Yun Zheng immediately spoke up, "Your Highness, she cursed you to be without a father or a mother, and she wants to act as your elder and teach you a lesson."
Old Madam Qian was stunned. Was that how she would interpret it?
“No, no…”
A cold voice sounded, "Slap your face."
"Pa pa." A black shadow flashed by, and Mrs. Qian's face was swollen. She was angry and ashamed.
"Your Highness, when you beat a dog, you still have to look at the owner. Do you still have the emperor in your eyes?"
Yun Zheng's eyes rolled. "Your Highness, please send someone to the palace to complain to the Queen Mother. Someone wants to be your mother and is bossing you around and bullying you."
You have the emperor's support, and the prince has the queen mother's support. Who's afraid of who?
Li Wuyang looked at her deeply. Her eyes were black and bright, filled with sincerity, nothing else.
His calm heart was slightly disturbed, and he waved his hand, "Go."
A guard dodged away, and Madam Qian's head was buzzing. The empress dowager seemed to be indifferent to worldly affairs, but she was the most noble woman in Da Qi, and even the emperor had to respect her.
What's more, that is the emperor's...taboo.
How dare she confront the Queen Mother?
"Your Highness, I have absolutely no such intention. Please, for the sake of the Emperor, spare me."
She admitted her fear. Li Wuyang's cold eyes fell on her old face and he asked abruptly, "Madam Qian, do you still have any acacia seeds?"
When Mrs. Qian heard these words, she felt as if she was struck by lightning. Her vision went dark, her body shook, and she fell heavily to the ground.
She was so scared that she fainted!
Yun Zheng was stunned. No way? This was Madam Qian, who possessed a formidable mental fortitude.
No, something's wrong!
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