bookcurios Chapter 531: Relief of disaster victims?
Chapter 531: Relief of disaster victims?
An Qianning gritted her teeth and tried hard to hold back her tears.
"Qian Ning knows"
The Queen Mother was addicted and waved her hand, "Okay, go back to your Changchun Palace."
An Qianning left in tears, and Wang Chu took out the Xiangshi Powder from his arms.
The Queen Mother couldn't wait to use the Xiangshi Powder and immediately immersed herself in her sweet dream.
Wang Chu gave her a cold look and then closed the bedroom door.
Wang Chu told the servants not to disturb him, then walked out and caught up with An Qianning who had just walked out of Ci'an Palace.
"Your servant pays respects to Concubine An."
An Qianning looked at Wang Chu who was catching up with her, and her eyes showed a sense of aggrieved.
As soon as she opened her mouth, her tone couldn't help but contain some coquettish complaints.
"If you don't serve the Queen Mother properly, what are you doing here?"
Wang Chu frowned and glanced at Qiu'er, and An Qianning came back to her senses.
She shouldn't speak to a eunuch like Wang Chu in such a tone, she looked at Qiu'er.
"I have something to say to Eunuch Wang."
Qiu Er immediately stepped aside to guard
Wang Chu said in a deep voice, "Don't feel wronged. Your concubine's sister has entered the palace. I will help you."
An Qianning looked at Wang Chu, and felt an indescribable emotion in her heart. She whispered
"Really? Are you really willing to help me? Don't lie to me and help me win favor?"
Wang Chu nodded
"I will help you. Okay, you don't have to take the Queen Mother's scolding to heart. Go back to Changchun Palace."
An Qianning whispered, "Will you come tonight?"
Wang Chu looked at her meaningfully and said, "Hmm."
An Qianning was instantly happy and left with Qiu'er...
After returning to Changchun Palace, An Qianning hurriedly stepped into the palace and waved her jade hand.
She said to Qiu'er who was following closely beside her, "Qiu'er, go get those fertility drugs that the An family sent!"
Upon hearing this, Qiu'er did not dare to be negligent. She quickly knelt down and bowed in response. Then she turned around and walked quickly towards the room where the items were placed.
After a while, Qiu'er returned to An Qianning with an exquisite brocade box in her hands.
This brocade box is carved with exquisite patterns and exudes a faint fragrance.
An Qianning stared into the box, her eyes full of hatred and determination.
She must get pregnant before her father and aunt send An Huiru into the palace.
Otherwise, once An Huiru entered the palace, she would be completely abandoned by her father and aunt.
Without anything to be used, she would be nothing.
In that case, don't blame her. As for royal blood, as long as she doesn't say it, who would know whether it is true or not.
that night
An Qianning pestered Wang Chu again and again until dawn, when she finally gave up.
Second day
Zhonghe Palace
Lin Junxue finished reading the letter that had just been sent back from the border. The letter said that the border was much more stable at the end of this year.
Da Jin was always ready to make moves in previous years, but this year, there has been no movement yet. I think we can have a good year.
The letter also said that Mingyue was very good-looking and strong, and was also a little chubby.
Every day, Lin Wei, the grandfather, would return home from the military camp to look at the bright moon.
Every day, the general's mansion was filled with laughter because of the girl Mingyue.
Dan Zhen said, "Your Majesty, Xiao Xiazi had already arranged the funeral of Eunuch Xiao yesterday, and she has started her duty today. In the morning, she came to the palace gate to express her gratitude. Your Majesty is still asleep, so I let Xiao Xia go back first."
Lin Junxue nodded
"Um"
Qiao Xin walked in, snow falling on her body
"Your Majesty, it snowed again today. I'm afraid it won't stop snowing in the next few days. It will be the end of the year in a few days. The gifts from various mansions will be delivered to the palaces in two or three days. Last year, our Zhonghe Palace couldn't hold all the gifts. This year, it seems that there will be more gifts. Has your Majesty thought about how to arrange it?"
This gift at the end of each year depends entirely on the degree of favor of the concubines in the harem.
If you are favored, you will be a small noble and many people will give you gifts.
Lin Junxue looked up at the snow outside the window and spoke softly.
"Right now, there is a snowstorm in the south, people are starving, displaced and suffering. However, the high officials in Kyoto are living a life of extravagance and debauchery every night. They hold grand banquets in their gorgeous palaces, with a wide variety of fine wines and delicacies, and dancers and singers singing and dancing. They send these New Year gifts to Jiangnan and have that person distribute them to the people affected by the disaster."
Qiao Xin said, "If your Majesty wants to do this, why don't you go through the Emperor?"
Lin Junxue sneered
"If these good things of mine were really used by those officials in the court for disaster relief, they would never reach the hands of the people affected by the disaster. Instead, they would probably fall into the pockets of those greedy and corrupt officials."
Danzhen said, "Your Highness is right. These corrupt officials are used to embezzling money and committing corruption. How could they sincerely deliver these life-saving items to the disaster victims? The corrupt officials will definitely take this opportunity to make a lot of money, making the already miserable people even worse. For the disaster-stricken people, no amount of gold and silver can compare to a bowl of hot porridge at this time."
Lin Junxue nodded
"That's exactly the point. Go ahead and make the arrangements. Just send these things to Jiangnan. The people there will know how to provide disaster relief."
Tea for Guyu
"Your Highness, today, Concubine An was released from her confinement and went to the Ci'an Palace to pay her respects. She waited for a long time before the Queen Mother allowed her into the palace. I think the relationship between these two as aunt and niece is in jeopardy. Your Highness, do you think it's time?"
Lin Junxue curled her lips
"It's time to celebrate the New Year with joy and excitement."
At night
Xie Yu came to Zhonghe Palace in the snow and was talking to Lin Junxue.
Qiaoxin walked in
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Concubine An is here and is waiting outside."
Xie Yu frowned. He had naturally forgotten that these few days were the days when An Qianning was released from house arrest.
Hearing that she was coming, his expression immediately darkened.
Seeing him like this, Lin Junxue knew that Xie Yu didn't want to see An Qianning at all at this moment.
Lin Junxue said, "Your Majesty, you are tired. Why don't you let Gao Cheng help you bathe first? I will go to see Concubine An. Concubine An was released from house arrest yesterday. I think she came to pay her respects."
Xie Yu nodded
"In that case, I am tired today, I will take a shower first, you go and send her away."
Lin Junxue agreed with a smile, and Xie Yu stood up and went to the inner room.
Doorway
The curtain was opened, and Lin Junxue came out wearing a white cloak.
An Qianning thought it was Xie Yu who came out. The joy on her face disappeared instantly after she saw that it was Lin Junxue. She suppressed her resentment and humiliation.
"I pay my respects to Her Majesty the Queen."
Lin Junxue stood there, looking down at An Qianning
"An Jieyu, please get up. Kneeling like this in winter will cause the cold to enter your body and hurt your health."
There was no need to kneel down and pay respects, but An Qianning came anyway.
She just wanted Xie Yu to feel a little pity for her after seeing her.
Unfortunately, Xie Yu doesn't even want to see her now.