Nan Yan smiled and said, "You don't have to thank me. I have another thing to discuss with you."

Everyone said, "I wonder what the Empress has to give?"

Nan Yan smiled and said, "That's right. The emperor's birthday will be coming in two months. Although it's not a birthday on the 10th, the emperor has been busy with government affairs over the years and has never celebrated his birthday well. This time, another special envoy from overseas countries came to celebrate the emperor's birthday, so the emperor planned to hold a big meeting."

When everyone heard this, they all showed a happy expression.

Speaking of which, they were really wronged. They didn't meet the emperor several times a year, especially when the emperor took the imperial concubine on a tour, they couldn't meet once every two years. If the emperor and the imperial concubine were not in the palace, there would be no fun in the palace. They just lived in a deserted life every day, which was really a bit harsh.

Therefore, when everyone heard that the Emperor's birthday was going to be held, it was a big bust, and everyone was a little happy.

Even Concubine Yi couldn't help but smile and said, "This is great."

Nan Yan smiled and said, "It's good, but troubles have come."

Concubine Yi said: "What troublesome thing?"

Nan Yan said: "Since you want to do a big job, it will naturally cost money. But in recent years, I have done several major things and fought a war with Yue last year, so the court is really not able to make ends meet."

When we heard that it was a matter of money, everyone was cautious, look at me, and look at you.

Nan Yan said: "But, the emperor's birthday is not a trivial matter, especially as I just said that if there are special envoys from overseas countries coming, it would be embarrassing if the scene is not acceptable. I think all sisters don't want to do it."

Everyone looked at each other and forced a smile and said, "Yes."

"Of course this doesn't work."

Nanyandao: "So, in order to increase revenue and reduce expenditure, our palace decided to cut the cost of the harem. The monthly monthly fee will be reduced by half with this palace. As for you-"

She said, looking up and glanced at everyone.

This time, everyone knew what was going on. Concubine Yi and Concubine Li looked at each other and stood up. Concubine Yi said, "I am willing to follow the Concubine Li, and the monthly fee will be reduced by half every month."

Nanyan nodded and said softly: "I am very moved by your kindness. However, if you have Princess Yongping under your knees, don't be wronged by the little princess,"

As he said that, he turned to look at Concubine Li: "I have been in charge of the harem for the past two years since I left the palace."

Both of them lowered their heads to listen to the training.

Nan Yan said: "Well, your monthly fees are cut by 30%."

The two of them were very moved and hurriedly took possession and saluted: "Xie Niang-niang politely."

Seeing that the three of them had reached an agreement, the other concubines dared not say anything, and they stood up and asked for the monthly fee to be cut to show their loyalty. Nan Yan naturally knew that they were not as willing as they said, but after all, they wanted to give her the imperial concubine face. Besides, this was also a good choice between the Emperor and His Majesty, so the matter was settled.

After chatting for a while, the concubines dispersed.

As soon as they left, Nan Yan immediately asked someone to come over and think about how much they could save in this way. Aunt Tongyun smiled and said, "Empress do not need to forget it. In fact, the monthly fee cut by the empresses of each palace alone can be left in just one hundred taels of silver, as well as the expenses of the people ordered by each palace. With the expenses in various places in the palace, you can save a lot of money."

Nan Yan said with a smile: "That's good."

As the two were talking, Ruoshui walked in from outside with a cup of bird's nest. She saw her face calmly and muttering something. When she came over and put the bird's nest to Nanyan's hand, Nanyan asked, "What's wrong? Are you quarreling with someone?"

Ruoshui shook his head quickly: "No."

Nan Yan smiled deliberately and said, "Is that Lu Linchuan annoyed you again? Tell me, I will vent my anger for you."

When Ruoshui heard this, his face turned red immediately.

This time when she came back from Yongzhou, Nanyan let her go very loose along the way, and she almost didn't call her to do anything. She also knew in her heart that this was the time for the emperor and the imperial concubine to give her and Lu Linchuan some time to spend with her, so the two of them got together when they had time.

Although the two of them dared not do anything beyond the rules, after they had a mutual understanding, they could convey each other's feelings in just a few words. Even if they were not at the point of talking about marriage, her relationship with Lu Linchuan had improved a lot.

Everyone also started to joke about them.

At first, Ruoshui was still furious, but later she simply raised her hand to start beating. Unexpectedly, Nan Yan also started to ridicule her at this time. She blushed and turned her back and said softly: "Empress, I really hate it!"

Aunt Tongyun said on the side: "There is no rules!"

Nan Yan also laughed, and then said, "Okay, let's talk, who is messing with you? You can even put an oil bottle on your mouth when you come in."

Ruoshui then came over and said softly: "I just went to the imperial kitchen to bring bird's nest to the empress. When I came back, I saw the empresses from various palaces going out. When I passed by the rockery, I heard someone complaining, saying that the empress used their money to seek the emperor's good fortune; when the emperor's birthday is held in the future, the credit will be given to the empress."

Nan Yan's face slowly darkened as he listened.

Aunt Tongyun also frowned, and she immediately said, "You didn't talk to anyone."

Ruoshui said: "Auntie is too underestimating people. I don't even show my shadow. These people are weird and weird. Whoever cares about them will attract right and wrong whatever they say."

Nan Yan nodded gently: "That's right."

Aunt Tongyun said, "But, Empress-"

Nan Yan waved his hand gently and said, "I knew from the beginning that this matter must be offended, but the big thing is right in front of me, and there is no way to offend people."

Aunt Tongyun said, "The concubine Yi and the concubine Li are still standing on the concubine's side."

Ruoshui immediately said, "Isn't that right? Later, I saw Concubine Li and scolded them, and those people were dispersed."

Hearing this, Nan Yan couldn't help laughing.

She knew that things could not be perfect. Since everyone's monthly fee was cut, it would be impossible to get people better. However, the two people in the harem, Yifei and Lifei, were loyal to her, which was to make her easier to handle and feel more comfortable.

She sat on the couch and breathed a sigh of relief. Ruoshui had already brought the bowl of bird's nest to her again: "Empress, it's just stewed."

Nanyan looked down and said, "From tomorrow, this will be exempted."

Ruoshui pouted as soon as he heard this: "Why?"

Nanyandao: "It's a little bit to save."
Chapter completed!