The household department has no money, but the Shaofu has money.
A mere two million taels, the Shaofu must be able to get it out.
The brothers exchanged glances with each other, "Is the elder brother going to enter the palace?"
Liu Zhao knew what the brothers were thinking.
He shook his head, "No!"
He was restrained in the palace, and he was unwilling to enter the palace unless necessary.
"Brother, don't you want to open a government order?"
Liu Zhao laughed, his eyes swept over everyone's faces, "It's good to live in the palace, I don't want to move out for now."
"What's so good about living in the palace? Can you house your own officials? Can you support your own soldiers? Can you have your own property?"
But Liu Zhao said: "I'm not in a hurry. If you are in a hurry to open a government order, you can figure out a way for yourself."
Liu Yi frowned, "Brother is really not in a hurry? With my sister-in-law's financial resources, I can fully bear the expenses of opening the house on my own."
Liu Zhao said solemnly: "My wife's money must not be tampered with."
cut!
What do the couple share with each other
"Since elder brother is not willing to enter the palace, then we will do our own thing. Don't regret it afterwards, elder brother."
Liu Zhao waved his hand, "Go, go. I also hope that you can open the government office as soon as possible."
The brothers left the east courtyard together, but were in no hurry to enter the palace.
Entering the palace to ask for orders is easy to say, but difficult to say. In short, you have to do some preparations and make a good draft.
The second prince walked with the fourth prince Liu Yi, "Fourth brother, what do you think big brother means?"
Liu Yi smiled, "Sister-in-law has money, so he's naturally not in a hurry. We don't have any money, so we count on the money to open the mansion, as well as the prince's salary every year, and the inheritance from the father. But if we don't open the mansion, all of these will be lost No."
yes!
The reality forced them to open a government order.
"Brother is lucky. He married a sister-in-law and never worries about money."
"There is only one sister-in-law in the world, so what can you and I do? But the second sister-in-law has a good relationship with the sister-in-law, and your second wife has made a lot of money with the sister-in-law, right?"
"Your second sister-in-law only earns some pocket money, which is not enough for expenses."
The second son is very modest, so he won't admit how much money Ouyang Fu has made with Gu Jiu.
Liu Yi smiled, but did not puncture the window paper.
He returned to the west courtyard.
Xiao Qin'er asked him, "Do you really want to enter the palace and ask to open the palace?"
"Why, you don't want to?"
Xiao Qin'er thought for a while, "I think it's good to live in the palace. All the expenses are paid by the business. We can save our own money. Why don't we continue to live in the palace for a year or two? Think about opening the mansion."
Liu Yi looked at her with a smile, but the smile didn't reach his eyes, "You only see that opening a mansion costs money, but you don't see that opening a mansion can also make money."
"How much money can you make?"
"No matter how much money I can earn, at least I can legitimately support officials, soldiers, and counselors. If I don't open a mansion, I don't have any of these."
Xiao Qin'er frowned, "Father has just ascended the throne, is there any need to be so anxious? Father is in his prime, and he is in good health. It doesn't matter if he opens the mansion two or three years later."
Liu Yi suddenly became angry, "Two or three years later, you put it lightly. After two or three years, how much wealth will sister-in-law accumulate
At that time, the eldest brother's family will be very rich, but we will become poor. While the elder brother was throwing money out to recruit talents, His Highness was still worrying about money.
One step behind is one step behind. Even if you want to catch up head-on, you have to see if you can catch up. "
Xiao Qin'er was so wronged, "I just said that casually, why did you get so angry."
Liu Yi took a deep breath, "I'm too anxious, but you don't want to understand me, and you keep pulling me back, can I not be angry?"
"I didn't hold you back. I just thought, don't take advantage of the bastard. Now all the expenses are borne by the public. Such a good thing, after moving out, there will be no more."
"You are short-sighted."
"Brother and sister-in-law are not in a hurry, what are we in such a hurry for?"
"Enough! I have my own opinion on this matter, so don't talk about it again."
Liu Yi went out angrily.
Xiao Qin'er gritted her teeth, and ordered the servants, "Pack up a gift and come out, my wife wants to go back to her mother's house."
Xiao Qin'er couldn't make up her mind, so she had to go back to her natal home for help.
…
On Sanfang's side, the third prince was very silent.
His biological mother had passed away, and he wanted to enter the palace, but he couldn't find anyone to turn to for help.
As for the Cai family, the Cai family can't protect themselves, and they can't count on it at all.
He looked at Mrs. Cai, and it was almost time. How to arrange Mrs. Cai had to come up with an idea quickly.
He entered the palace for this reason and asked to see his father.
Seeing that he was poisoned and weak, the father might have a special preference for him.
He stood up and said to Cai: "I will go to the palace."
Cai shivered all over, "What is His Highness doing in the palace?"
"Of course there are important things. You can stay at ease and don't worry about the future."
Cai lowered her head and felt desolate, how could she not worry about the future.
She was almost worried to death, okay
"His Royal Highness, come back soon."
The third prince nodded, "Before the palace gate is locked, you must come back."
Mrs. Cai watched the third young master leave, the hands that were caged in the sleeves were tightly clenched, and the veins bulged.
Do you really think she is a fool
She knew why the third prince entered the palace.
She is already an eyesore, it's time for her to abdicate and let someone else take her place.
She lowered her head and smiled, with a mocking smile.
The maid comforted her and told her not to think too much.
She waved her hand, "Let's count your belongings, maybe soon we will move out of the upper room and live in the small courtyard."
"Why is madam like this? Your Highness won't be so ruthless."
Cai's face darkened, "Don't you listen to me? Don't forget, you are all my dowry. If I don't protect you, you will be like the servants of Cai's mansion. You will either die or sell them. "
The servant girl shivered all over, "Young servant girl will start tidying up now, Madam should also relax."
This heart can't be relieved.
She only hated Nanny Xu for causing her such misery.
He hated Liu Zhao and Gu Jiu even more for breaking the matter and causing the Cai family to fall.
She looked in the direction of the east courtyard. How could the couple live happily and happily, but she had to suffer like this
Why
Cai has accumulated too much dissatisfaction and resentment in her heart, and when she is demoted, she will be completely swallowed by hatred.
…
The princes entered the palace to ask for an order, did it go well
Of course not.
The household department has no money, and Emperor Qian Wende of the Shaofu is a dead man, and he is unwilling to use it.
Looking at the appearance of these sons, Emperor Wende rolled his eyes directly, "The household department has no money, and the money of the young mansion has to be spent wisely. I didn't even think about opening the mansion. Could it be that I am wronged to live in the king's mansion?" You two? Why don’t you live in the palace? There are many halls in the East Palace, all of which are in the air, or should you all live in the East Palace?”
Several princes trembled together, "Father, forgive me!"
Emperor Wende laughed, "You are all my sons, so I will be tolerant to you. I won't punish you this time, so go away."
The princes were heartbroken, and only then did they make a start, and then they were beaten to pieces. As soon as the father opened his mouth, all possibilities were blocked. What should they do
Liu Yi was a little unwilling, and boldly asked: "Father, my son still has a question, I don't know if I should say it or not."
"Say it!"
Liu Yi thought about it and said: "The household department has no money. It is not a matter of one or two years, but a long-term situation. I am afraid that the household department will not have money in the future. Could it be that if the household department has no money, the sons will not be able to open a house for a day?" Mansion? Three years to five years, ten years to eight years, can’t you open a mansion?”
Emperor Wende glanced at Liu Yi coldly, "If you can raise enough money to open the mansion, I will ask the Shaofu to cooperate with you, choose the mansion for you, and help you open the mansion.
If you can't get together the money to open the mansion, then go back to the palace and just be honest. When the household department is more relaxed and the Shaofu has spare money, I will take care of you. "
That's what it means to be non-negotiable.
Liu Yi bowed his head, feeling very tired.
Being a prince is obviously harder than being a son of a prince. There are more and more responsibilities, but no benefits. If you don't move, you will be reprimanded by your father.
Back then, when he was the son of the prince's mansion, his father seldom cared about them all year round.
Now if he doesn't move, he will be impeached by the censor. Every now and then, he was called into the palace by his father to scold him.
The prince's life is simply miserable.
However, finding a mansion is very difficult.
With a sullen face, Liu Yihei left Xingqing Palace and went to Weiyang Palace to meet Empress Pei.
Empress Pei was very busy during this time, busy adapting to the life of the queen, busy cultivating her confidants, and also busy dealing with the Empress Dowager Xiao.
When Liu Yi asked her for help, she sighed, "You are too anxious. Your elder brother is right, the prince is not in a hurry to open the mansion, why don't you listen."
Liu Yi frowned.
Empress Pei said earnestly: "Your father has just ascended the throne, and he has a lot of thoughts and spends money everywhere. The affairs of the court have not been sorted out yet. You sons don't want to share your father's worries, you just want to use money to make money. The government will increase the burden on His Majesty, and it will be no wonder that His Majesty is happy."
"Could it be that because the household department has no money, the son can't open the house?" Liu Yi was not reconciled.
Empress Pei snorted, "You're usually very smart, so how could you get into a dead end. After your father is busy this year and when his status is stable next year, you propose to open the mansion again, and it will happen naturally, understand?"
Liu Yi was still a little dazed, still stuck in the corner and unable to get out.
Empress Pei poked his forehead, "Go back and think about it carefully, don't bother me before you think about it. Also, the properties of the palace will definitely be distributed to you brothers in the future. Tell Xiao Qin'er to give more snacks , don’t let your sister-in-law handle it alone.”
"Thank you, Queen Mother, for your teaching, my son will keep it in mind."
"Go to the Empress Dowager's side and ask for her peace. The Empress Dowager will reward you with some valuable things when she is happy."
Liu Yi thought to himself, he doesn't want anything valuable. But if you go to the palace, you should go to the queen mother to ask for peace.
"My son knows, my son will go to greet the queen mother now."
Liu Yi came to the Empress Dowager's palace, and the third prince Liu Yan was also there.
Empress Dowager Xiao is discussing his marriage with Liu Yan.
February has passed, March has arrived, and everything is revived.
The case of the Cai family is almost over, and the verdict will be pronounced soon.
The third prince, Liu Yan, went to Emperor Wende to ask for an order. Emperor Wende had already promised him that he would take care of the Cai family for him. Whether it was relegation or expulsion, he had to have an explanation.
In this way, the third prince would have to marry another wife.
Emperor Wende had no time to care about the third prince's marriage.
The third prince had no choice but to ask Empress Dowager Xiao.
Empress Dowager Xiao is happy to protect the matchmaker for the third prince.
As women get older, they seem to be keen on being matchmakers.
Empress Dowager Xiao was very happy to see Liu Yi coming.
Empress Dowager Xiao has always loved Liu Yi the most. She beckoned and asked him to sit in front of her, "Aijia is thinking about finding a girl from what kind of family background for the third child to be worthy of him. You are his brother, so you should think for him too." think."
Liu Yi said with a smile: "The third brother is now a prince, and his status is not what it used to be. Naturally, he has to find a famous girl to be worthy of the third brother."
Liu Yan waved his hands again and again, "I only ask for a good helper, and I don't ask for family background."
Liu Yi laughed, thinking that the third child is really hypocritical. Baba ran to the Queen Mother and begged the Queen Mother for a marriage, not because he wanted to find a noble daughter from a famous family.
Liu Yi said: "Third brother's requirements are not low. It is not an easy task to be the prince's virtuous helper. Family background, appearance, talent, you can't lack any of them. Empress Dowager, grandson, are you right?"
Empress Dowager Xiao nodded again and again, "Yi'er is right. To be a virtuous housewife of the royal family, family background and good looks are the only things you can do without. The Ai family will send someone to carefully select the third child. Look inside."
"My younger brother is here to congratulate the third brother in advance. He has married a good wife. In another day, the third brother will have a wedding wine, and the younger brother will definitely give you a big gift."
"Fourth brother, you're being polite. I haven't written my horoscope yet, I'm afraid I won't be able to drink the wedding wine for a while."
"It doesn't matter, I am very patient, and I will definitely get the day when I drink the third brother's wedding wine."
No one mentioned Tsai.
Chua seems to have been completely forgotten.
Two days later, the palace issued a decree to demote the Cai family as Prince Baolin and move out of the main house.
The servant girl defended Cai's injustice.
"Mere Baolin, but a sixth-rank, it's really deceiving people too much. In the future, anyone will be able to step on Madam's head and bully her."
Mrs. Cai seemed very calm, "From now on, you have to change your name to Baolin, and you can no longer address her as Madam."
"Ma'am..."
"Presumptuous! Ben Baolin is just a concubine, how can she be called a madam?"
Mrs. Cai suddenly became angry, and she saw her pale face and fierce eyes, which was really scary.
The servant girl was taken aback, but in desperation, she could only change her words, "Is Baolin planning to move out of the main house today?"
Cai snorted coldly, "If you don't move out, will staying here be annoying?"
"But the furniture that Baolin married as a dowry were all built according to the size of the main house, and the house in the small courtyard is cramped, and there is no room for these furniture."
"As much as can be accommodated. If it can't be accommodated, the furniture will be dismantled and sold."
After being hit by this, Cai became calm instead.
The servant girl was a little worried, but she couldn't persuade her anymore, so she could only follow orders.
When the Cai family moved, the third prince Liu Yan never showed up. Only two servants were sent to show up.
The two servants seemed to be supervising the move, preventing Cai from taking away the decorations in the palace as a dowry.
Cai lowered her head and smiled sarcastically.
It is said that a husband and wife can enjoy a hundred days of grace.
There is no kindness between her and the third prince now. In the third prince's heart, I'm afraid he hates her.
He hated her dowry nanny for poisoning him, causing him to have no children for so many years.
Cai's dowry was not much left, and part of it was sold off to support her natal brothers.
The move was completed quickly, from the main house to the small courtyard, this treatment can be said to have been knocked down from the sky.
She was sitting in the small courtyard, looking at the cramped hall plus the bedroom side room, the three houses together were not as big as the hall in the main room.
At this point, besides crying, I can only laugh.
There was a knock on the courtyard door, and the servant girl went to open the door.
Soon the servant girl shouted: "Baolin, Da Furen sent someone to bring a gift."
When Cai heard this, his complexion instantly twisted and ferocious.
But soon, she returned to her calm appearance.
"Bring people in."
The ones who came to give gifts were Qingzhu and Xiaocui.
"When my wife learned that Baolin had moved, she was worried about Baolin's difficulties, so she ordered her servants to bring cloth, medicinal materials and other things. This is a gift list, please accept it with a smile."
Mrs. Cai wiped away her tears and said with emotion: "My sister-in-law is still affectionate and righteous. I have fallen to this point, and everyone avoids me like a snake and a scorpion. Only my sister-in-law is not afraid of gossip, and specially sends you gifts. I'm afraid it won't work."
"Baolin is polite. My wife said that it's better to be a sister-in-law. If Baolin has difficulties in the future, he can send someone to the East Courtyard to say something. He will definitely help if he can."
"Thank you sister-in-law. You have tea."
"No, this servant has to go back to report. Baolin wants to rest, so he has time to go out and play."
Qingzhu and Xiaocui leave Xiaokuayuan.
Qingzhu was a little sensitive, "Do you think Cai Baolin is a little weird?"
"Strange? I don't feel it."
Xiaocui was careless, so naturally she couldn't notice some details.
Qing Zhu had some doubts, and after returning to the east courtyard, she raised a question with Gu Jiu.
Gu Jiu thought for a while, and said: "Once Madam demoted her to Baolin, no one would be able to accept it with a normal heart. In addition, His Royal Highness still had a hand in the matter of the Cai family. Maybe she was thinking about us complain."
The His Majesty Gu Jiu was referring to was Liu Zhao.
"She blames Madam, why does Madam still give her a present?"
Gu Jiu laughed, "Madam Ben always seeks to have a clear conscience when doing things. She hates hers, and I will do mine. From then on, I will not communicate with you again."