425 Advice from the Queen
Queen Mother Jin and Empress Feng were completely convinced by Tang. They had never seen anyone who was more capable of persuading people than Tang.
So before Tang's time came out of the palace, Empress Dowager Jin felt compassionate that there was no meat or vegetables in the food of the border soldiers, and took the initiative to ask Tang to take charge of buying pork and send it to the border, and it spread.
The mistresses from various governments who learned this news were so angry! They wanted to eat Tang as pork raw.
Is this still over? I have donated twice since Gu An and his son left Beijing. Which time does it cost tens of thousands of taels per donation? Now it’s time to empty their families!
Don't donate! Don't donate if you beat him to death. You pretend that you didn't see or hear him. You're a blind man and hide in the mansion, and you'll say you're sick.
The mistresses from the families who made up their minds not to accept Tang's plan went to bed that night, but they didn't have to sleep the next night.
Looking at the cold face scolding her husband and son, the mistresses of each family were so distressed that they were about to cry to death.
Why are they doing this? Not for the sake of being a man? They are not frugal enough for their skin? Without the money to deal with it, how can they be so easy to get promoted? In the past six months, they have been making money from the left and right. How can they be so easy to earn money?
The mistress of the house was dissatisfied and did not say anything. She bit her to death and lost money.
The mistress of the family did not say anything, but the husband and son had to say nothing. After returning home, he scolded him and told him about the conversation of Emperor Wen of Wei who asked them to go to the imperial study room. This time, all the mistresses of each family were honest and hurriedly prepared the money to send to Tang.
In fact, Emperor Wen of Wei didn't say anything, just asked their family with a smile when they would hold a snow-welfare banquet, and he also wanted to join in the fun.
Emperor Wen of Wei wanted to go, and they also wanted to entertain him. After all, it was a glory to invite the current emperor to his home. However,..., no one dared. Let's not talk about how beautiful the house was built in some places and whether it was against the rules. It only means that the border was short of food and clothing. The empress dowager told the queen to donate silver. They also held a cigarette and held a banquet at home. Isn't this an old birthday star hanging himself for death! He didn't send money to the border and even ate and drank at home. Isn't this obviously going against the emperor, the empress dowager, and the queen!
As a result, the capital city once again set off a wave of donating silver to the border soldiers. The mothers of the family lined up to send silver to the Gu Mansion. The people in the capital once again began to discuss the kindness of Emperor Wen of Wei and caring for the people. They held the people and the Great Wei Dynasty in their hearts, and cared about the food, clothing, housing and transportation of the border soldiers.
The people praised Emperor Wen of Wei again as a flower, and Emperor Wen of Wei, who was sitting high in the Golden Palace, narrowed his eyes into slits.
He said that Gu An was his lucky star! Not only was he the wife, son and daughter, but he was not only charged for him to defend the country of Wei, but also thought about what he thought and was anxious about what he was worried about. He would not spoil such a minister and protect him, and he would be a fool.
Tang didn't care about that much. The emperor and the queen's reputation had nothing to do with her, the people's hot discussions had nothing to do with her, the hatred and jealousy of the mistresses of each family had nothing to do with her. She only cared about her husband, son and daughter who were far away from the border. As long as they were well, she would be fine. As long as she could get busy and not think about them, her heart would be smooth.
Tang smiled and counted the silver at home. After a few days, he collected more than 100,000 taels. Then he asked someone to go to the countryside to collect pigs, and then spent the money to hire someone who could slaughter pigs to slaughter the pigs. He took advantage of the cold weather and sent them all to the border.
It was the end of the New Year when these porks were sent to the border, and it happened to be the New Year. Seeing the 200,000 soldiers at the border almost burst into tears, of course, when they learned that these pork were donated by Tang himself, they were even more grateful to Gu An's family, as well as cotton coats, cotton shoes, grain and forage.
These soldiers wore warm cotton coats and shoes, ate fragrant rice and pork, and naturally said words of gratitude to Gu An's family. These words were then heard by Luo Rongxuan, and immediately felt something was wrong. He quickly asked someone to say good things about Emperor Wen of Wei, Empress Dowager Jin and Empress Feng, and clearly stated that all these things were donated by Emperor Wen of Wei, and Tang was a "master of accountants" and "master of procurement."
Although these soldiers were not smart, they were better at obedience. They could understand after explanation.
This is because the emperor thought that Gu An and his family had made great contributions and killed the Gu family.
After understanding it, these soldiers no longer said thanks to Tang. This time, they put Emperor Wen of Wei in front of them, and only mentioned that Tang could buy things, had a business acumen, etc.
Luo Rongxuan finally breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the wind turning.
He was really afraid that the emperor's uncle would mind that these soldiers would be grateful to the Gu family. If the emperor's uncle was in a bad mood one day, he would think that the Gu family would be too powerful and would cause Gu An's family to crack down on him. His wife would not be crazy? When his wife became crazy, she would not recognize her relatives and would kill the emperor's uncle. What should he do in the future? How can he live with his wife for a long time?
On this side, Tang had just sent the pork to the border in mid-November. On the third day, a monument was erected on the other side of the Baixing Hall, and the name and amount of the donation were written clearly. Finally, there was an account book sent to the table of the mistress of the heads of the families of each family and the government.
The mistresses of each family and his residence understood as soon as they saw the account books. Tang was afraid that someone would cause trouble for her and would prevent everything from taking the Gu family's handle to others!
After doing these things, Tang happily entered the palace. When he arrived at Cining Palace, Tang first expressed his gratitude to Empress Dowager Jin and Empress Feng for caring about the border soldiers, and then told them the follow-up matters to both of them. Although this was not the first time that Tang said this, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law didn't listen carefully.
In a flash, the time passed, and Empress Jin wanted to keep food, so Empress Feng naturally couldn't leave either.
"Then the wife will be covered by Mrs. Liangguo, and she will have a meal here with her mother."
Empress Dowager Jin pointed to Queen Feng's forehead and said, "Okay, okay, I can't be hungry. It's like how unpalatable the food in my palace is."
Queen Feng smiled and said, "It's delicious, but I still enjoy it with my mother."
Queen Mother Jin pursed her lips and looked at Queen Feng, and said with a smile: "You can speak."
Looking at the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law who get along like a mother and daughter, Tang was indescribable envy.
She has lost her mother since she was a child, and her father is busy with business. She doesn’t have much time at home and doesn’t have any aunts at home. For Tang, Old Qu is her real mother, but this mother is not very competent, which has caused her a lot of grievances.
Now that I see that Empress Dowager Jin and Emperor Feng get along well, Tang is naturally very envious.
The saddest thing in the world is to ask for but not get it. Tang’s love for mother is to ask for but not get it. That’s why she is so tolerant of Gu Yan and Gu Zhehan, and is also a free-range state to them, but she doesn’t want to suppress their nature and wants them to live happily.
After a few jokes with Empress Jin and Empress Feng, the topic was directed at Tang. What kind of husband is outstanding? He is the pillar of the country, his son is excellent, he has the style of a father, his daughter is caring and brave, and when something happens to his father and brother, he will look for him quickly, Tang is very lucky, etc.
Tang agreed with a smile. Although she didn't say anything or agreed, she could still tell from her face that she was still very happy.
After talking for a while, the palace servant came to pass the meal. An Shisan and the eunuch rabbit beside Empress Dowager Jin also walked in from outside the hall and stood behind Empress Feng and Empress Dowager Jin to serve him.
The little rabbit was very clever. Seeing that the Thirteen Dark Thousands of Deep serve Empress Feng, they were concerned about what Queen Feng wanted to eat, so they didn't go to see Tang at all. Thinking that Tang was noble and was having food in the Cining Palace again, he started working hard and took the initiative to serve Tang. While signing up for her, he spoke witty words to make the three masters happy.
Dan Shisan glanced at the little rabbit and continued to cook dishes for Queen Feng.
After dinner, An Shisan and the little rabbit left, and Tang also wanted to say goodbye and leave, but when he was there, Empress Feng asked for an invitation.
"If Mrs. Gu is fine, follow me to Kunning Palace and sit for a while. I have something to say to my wife."
Tang naturally agreed, and the two of them gave Queen Mother Jin farewell and left Cining Palace one after another.
When he returned to Kunning Palace, Empress Feng first changed into loose clothes, took the jewelry and hairpin ring to sit comfortably opposite Tang, and then waved everyone in the hall, leaving only Tang and Empress Feng.
This is obviously something to say to her!
Tang unconsciously straightened his body, sat more dignified, with a solemn look on his face.
When Empress Feng saw that Tang became serious, she couldn't help but laugh.
"Mrs. Gu doesn't have to be polite, let it be relaxed, and I don't eat people."
Tang smiled, but did not relax at all, just waiting for Queen Feng to speak.
Seeing this, Empress Feng stopped persuading her, but started chatting.
"It made my wife laugh. I have never liked those jewelry, but my identity is here, so I can't wear it. I'll feel comfortable after returning to the palace."
Tang smiled and agreed, "Where? The wife doesn't like those things either. She is very heavy on her head and is tired."
Queen Feng seemed to have found a close friend and happily leaned forward, "No, I can find someone who can understand this palace."
Tang held Queen Feng and spoke for a while, and Queen Feng brought the topic to Gu An.
"Madam Gu, you also know that I don't have a biological son to accompany me, and I don't care much about the affairs of the previous dynasty. I know that if the emperor had not spoiled and protected me, my position as the queen might not have been able to sit firmly!"
Speaking of this, Queen Feng took a sip of tea and stopped what Tang wanted to say.
"You don't need to comfort me. Everyone knows some things. Yan'er's girl has kindness to me, so I will tell the truth to my wife.
The emperor is in good health and has the emperor here, so I will be safe. If... no matter which prince becomes the crown prince, I will be the queen mother.
I can see the situation clearly when I stand tall and look far, so I can see some things more clearly than others.
The emperor had no intention of the four princes, but after all, he was his son. The palms and backs of his hands were flesh. It hurts any piece he cut. Even if the emperor wanted to cut, I would stop him, because I felt more sorry for the emperor.
The four princes disappointed the emperor, and Yu Dabao was not successful. However, there was no other prince in the palace except the four princes. They could only choose a person with both moral integrity and ability from the royal family to take on the important task.
This is the royal secret. Miyamoto shouldn't have told his wife, but now..."
Queen Feng smiled self-deprecatingly, "Who in the court does not know the position of the four princes in the emperor's heart? It's just that the princes have always been the emperor's biological sons, so he just let them not think about it.
This is what I want to tell my wife not to take sides.
Mr. Gu also knows some things, but he probably never mentioned them to his wife, and he didn't want his wife to worry. I won't say much about the specific things. I just want to remind my wife that Mr. Gu is not in the capital now, so I ask Mrs. Gu to think more about things when encountering things and never participate in the battle for the throne.
Although Lord Gu is temporarily missing, the emperor relies on Lord Gu and will not leave him missing, not to mention that he will rely on Lord Gu to assist the prince in the future.
Next, Queen Feng said something else, Tang didn't hear clearly. She sat in a daze on the chair for a long time without coming back to her senses.
Tang did not expect that Empress Feng would say these words to her straight to the point, and was also shocked by the important information that Empress Feng brought to her.
First, the four princes are not destined to be the treasure.
Second, the four princes are coming out.
Third, if Gu An is not here, he cannot stand on his side for him, otherwise he will die.
4. The emperor was determined to choose an heir from the royal family. He didn't know who this person was, but it was beneficial to their family at present.
No matter which of the above was enough to surprise her.
It would be fine, but what Tang couldn't understand was why Queen Feng had to take the risk to tell her about these things? Is it the emperor's meaning or her own?
I'm afraid it's not her own intention. The palace is strictly guarded, and there are emperors everywhere. It seems that there is no one here. It's Empress Feng. If someone assassinated her, see if there are anyone? There are not hundreds of people in ambush here, but there should still be more than a dozen or twenty people.
Especially after the hunt last year, the emperor guarded the queen more closely and would never let anyone stay with Queen Feng alone.
So what the emperor means?
Why? The emperor shouldn’t tell her this!
She was trying to donate money to the border to make the emperor happy?
No, it is impossible. No matter how happy the emperor is, he would not tell her about this. In the eyes of the emperor, this is just a small fight that cannot be put on the table. The emperor even insisted on her because it was beneficial to the country, and for the sake of her husband.
Is that because I will rely on my husband in the future, I am afraid that he will take the wrong path?
It is impossible. There are many capable people in the court, and so many talented people are not inferior to their husbands. No matter how capable the husband is, he will never let the emperor say these truths.
What is that for?
Tang was stunned for a moment, and after thinking for a long time, she couldn't figure it out. Finally, she followed what Queen Feng had just said. Slowly, she seemed to understand, but she was scared again.
Tang widened his eyes in shock, looked at the ground in disbelief, and his mouth was opened for a long time before he closed it.
Yes, there is no other reason except that, so that the emperor can say these words through the queen's mouth, because she is not qualified enough.
Chapter completed!