In Jingqian Palace, Ning Chen looked at the memorial in his hand and sneered in his heart.
"Yuan Jiu, my Ministry of Revenue is short of money and grain, and you're asking me for things from the national treasury. I don't know that my father has been managing the treasury for many years. After I ascended the throne, there have been no major disasters or wars. Now it's empty?"
"Your Majesty, this... this is nonsense!" Yuan Jiu was furious after hearing this.
Today, the Ministry of Revenue is controlled by the Yao family, who are descendants of the Grand Concubine.
After all, during the time of the previous emperor, Imperial Concubine Yao was no pushover. If the Second Prince had not been indeed incompetent, it would have been unknown who would be the Empress Dowager and who would be the Emperor now.
"Even you know it's nonsense, yet they dare to fool me. Do you think I'm a fool?"
Ning Chen was furious and immediately threw the letter in his hand away. It hit a jade ornament and fell to the ground with a crisp sound.
"Your Majesty, please calm down!" Yuan Jiu knelt down hurriedly, not daring to breathe.
"Please ask the Master to come." Ning Chen lowered his eyes, hiding the terrifying murderous intent in his eyes.
Soon, a simple carriage drove into Lingxi Garden, and inside was the current Taifu Qi Chengru.
When the Grand Tutor came suddenly, everyone in Tinglan Garden felt uneasy after hearing the news.
If I think about it carefully, it was the same in my previous life. The Grand Tutor came to Lingxi Garden, and later rumors spread outside the palace that the Yao family was corrupt and accepted bribes and enriched themselves.
The Yao family controlled the purse of the Ministry of Revenue, so naturally they made a lot of money, but they were always cautious and would not let anyone catch them easily.
She remembered that the rumor was so credible that her family was in a panic. When she conducted a self-investigation, she was caught and the emperor removed her from her position as Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue.
Because of this action, the emperor got evidence of Yao family's corruption, and he ignored her for almost half a year.
This time, she couldn't let this happen again. It was because she had ignored her that the bitch Chen Suyu took the initiative to make trouble.
"Quickly bring me paper and pen. I want to write a letter to my aunt."
It was impossible to pass on the message, and the people in Lingxi Garden could not go out, so they could only ask someone to deliver the letter. Of course, it cannot be said to be delivering the letter, because the letter was sent out among a pile of supplements.
It is not excessive for a niece to give something to her aunt.
In the afternoon, Ning Chen went to Wutong Palace.
The queen was naturally happy and hurried out to greet him.
"It's hot outside. Go and pour tea for the emperor. Drinking it will help to cool him down."
"Yes!" Su'e responded and went, also with a smile on her face.
Although the emperor respected the queen, he did not dote on her. He only came to see her on the first and fifteenth day of a month. Apart from that, it was considered good if he could come two or three more times.
After they sat down, Ning Chen got straight to the point.
"Mid-Autumn Festival is only a few days away. There is no need to hold a grand ceremony in the garden this year. You can clean up two places in the back. I will send someone to bring my mother and the Grand Concubine to Lingxi Garden for a reunion. We will hold a family banquet for Mid-Autumn Festival this year. It will be enough for the royal family to come to the banquet. When the Double Ninth Festival comes, we will return to the palace for a grand ceremony."
"That's good. The flood in Gunzhou just happened not long ago. We shouldn't be extravagant. It would be good for the royal family to get together. Why not invite the eldest princess as well? I have already asked the kitchen to make mooncakes these past two days. I heard that they have come up with some new styles. Your Majesty can try them then."
The queen naturally obeyed and also mentioned the child to show her virtue.
"Then bring them all here, Concubine Shu and Concubine Wen, come and stay for a while." Ning Chen nodded, and finally comforted, "You are tired these days, and the newcomers in the harem are ignorant, you just teach them, you are the queen, no one can surpass you."
He has never been a person who favors his concubine over his wife. If the backyard is in chaos, the front dynasty will not be at peace. Orthodoxy must be respected at all times to better suppress people's hearts.
This is also the reason why Concubine Wen and Concubine Yan Xiuyi were both favored, but Concubine Shu was not favored even after giving birth to the eldest princess.
No matter what, the first two never provoked or disrespected the queen, but the latter, relying on the fact that she gave birth to the emperor's eldest daughter and had a good family background, often contradicted the queen.
The queen's eyes were red and she felt a little embarrassed. She responded in a low voice.
At last, she spoke softly, "Your Majesty still has few children now. Including Concubine Wen and Concubine Xia's babies, there are only three. Your Majesty doesn't have many concubines in the harem. Concubine Yan Xiuyi, Concubine Ye, Concubine Yao, Chen Baolin, and Yang Baolin are all excellent."
Although it is the Queen's duty to advise the Emperor to have more children, Ning Chen felt uncomfortable listening to it.
He thought of Ye Jun again. That woman never allowed him to mention other concubines in front of her, and she was very jealous.
Although there was some acting involved, it made Ning Chen feel that he was valued and needed, which made him feel comfortable and proud.
"I understand, but no matter how many illegitimate children you have, I still hope you can give birth to a legitimate son for me."
When Ning Chen patted the Queen, his words did not deceive her.
The royal family values legitimate sons. Although Ning Chen dislikes the queen, there is nothing wrong with Xie being the legitimate wife over the years, so Ning Chen still wants her to give birth to a child.
"I understand." The queen showed a hint of shyness on her face, and stopped talking about it without mentioning anyone else.
Now that he was here, he naturally wouldn't leave, so Ning Chen stayed here that night.
The next day, Huai'an brought people back to the palace. Naturally, he went to pay his respects to the Queen Mother first. After telling her his purpose, the Queen Mother had no choice but to go.
Then it was Ci'an Palace. The Grand Concubine had just received a letter from Yao Xiang the night before, so she thought for a moment and decided to go anyway.
Thinking that her niece was still young and might not be able to figure out the emperor's thoughts, she went to Lingxi Garden, which was close so she could at least keep an eye on him.
If the emperor really wants to take action against the Yao family, we must take precautions immediately.
As for Concubine Shu and Concubine Wen, the former was naturally overjoyed, while the latter was very calm.
"The Emperor specially sent you a carriage, which is well padded. I'm afraid you might get bumped into something."
Huai'an replied with a smile in Concubine Wen's palace.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. It's hot, and you must be tired after running all the way. Just stay and have a cup of tea before leaving." Concubine Wen said softly.
Huai'an waved his hands hurriedly, "I still have to go to Jiuchen Palace to get some things for the emperor, so I won't keep them. Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty."
Concubine Wen nodded and ordered someone to send Huai'an away, and naturally gave him a heavy purse.
"The Emperor treats the Empress so well, and he thinks of everything carefully." Bai Shuang had a smile on her face after sending the people back.
"Yes, the emperor values my belly. We should be careful when we go there. Everything is arranged by the queen."
Concubine Wen folded her hands on her belly and lowered her eyes. She was now obviously pregnant and her figure was a little fuller, but she still looked beautiful.
Bai Shuang didn't understand the deeper meaning of Concubine Wen's words, and went downstairs to pack her things.
Her belly is more important than her. Concubine Wen knows why she is favored. Because she has no family background, the emperor does not have to worry about the previous dynasty when it comes to her.
But now the situation has changed, and the emperor has begun to cultivate his own wings. Yi Wanrong and the Wu family are the best proof of this.
This means that her original advantage will turn into a disadvantage, so she must find her position again as soon as possible and make herself useful.
This is the only way to live well.
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