The weather in June can change as much as it says.

It was still a sunny sky just now, and a moment later it was a downpour.

Qin Shuying sat under the eaves of the Frost Cloud Palace, in the mist, pouring tea with his own hands, and smiling gently.

Several days had passed since the matter of the Lotus Fragrance Society, and Concubine Lian didn't know how long she had pressed it, until the bubbles at the corners of her mouth disappeared, and after waiting for a few more days, she pretended to be casual and summoned Qin Shuying.

It's hard enough for Concubine Lian to endure like this.

"Mother, this rain came just in time. He also said that the weather was hot, and it was much cooler now. The courtiers liked to listen to the sound of the rain ticking, and they could always recall the feeling when they followed their father and mother to the south, and the rain hit the plantains. ”

After Concubine Lian summoned Qin Shuying, she said a lot of nonsense, saying that she missed her grandmother and said that she wanted to talk to Qin Shuying. Qin Shuying also followed with nonsense, but it was really a homely posture.

Concubine Lian's stomach was swollen from drinking tea, Qin Shuying was still talking about it, and she was still picking up some things about the third uncle and three aunts in the world, don't mention how impatient Concubine Lian is.

Concubine Lian's impatience fell in Qin Shuying's eyes, she covered her sleeves and drank tea, her eyes full of mockery.

It's no wonder that Emperor Delong has never mentioned the position of Concubine Lian, and he can't even do superficial work, can Emperor Delong look at it? When he mentions his father and mother, does Concubine Lian have the slightest concern? She doesn't want to think about how much effort Qin Yongzhou and his wife put in to it when she can spend those years of hard work in the palace?

"Shuying, I've said it many times, you are in front of me, don't say anything about the courtiers. We are sisters, so it's rusty to call us that. ”

Qin Shuying smiled silently.

Today, I changed my words to "I" instead of "Hongu"?

After talking nonsense for a while, Concubine Lian finally couldn't bear it anymore, and said in a low voice: "Shuying, now Your Majesty has only four adult princes, only I have the lowest position, you say, when can I be promoted to the concubine position?

However, the courtiers thought that as long as the lady served His Majesty with all her heart, kept to herself, and was promoted to a higher position, it would be a matter of time. ”

Concubine Lian glanced at her, "You don't know this." Your Majesty is busy with affairs, and I am afraid it is difficult to think of my affairs. If anyone can mention it in front of His Majesty, it will be a matter of course. ”

Qin Shuying smiled silently.

Concubine Lian was so helpless by her that she had to open the skylight to explain, and said in a low voice: "If the Ministry of Rites is willing to play a fold, this matter will become eighty percent." ”

"Then congratulations to the mother. ”

"But do you know that the Ministry of Rites Shangshu likes jade the most, and if you can send him a high-grade jade for 200,000 taels of silver, this will be done. ”

Qin Shuying was taken aback, "This, I'm afraid this is inappropriate." ”

"What's wrong? You know Zhao Cairen, right? That's what she did, and now it's all four grades. ”

“…… Oh. ”

Concubine Lian said: "Shuying, my sister knows that you have the Rong family's jade in your hand, so you can lend some to your sister." My sister will pay you back when she finishes her errands, no, my sister can give you 30% interest. You see, if you lend it to your sister, you can still get tens of thousands of taels of interest. ”

"Mother, mother, mother, is really good at telling jokes. ”

"Now who is full of people in the capital does not know that you are the only descendant of the Rong family, the jewelry in your hand is worth millions of taels of silver, who has your wealth? As long as you lend a little to your sister, your sister will be rewarded. ”

"But it was filed in the military department, and now I can't move. ”

"You're such a stupid boy. Didn't that say that you only donated it when Xibang invaded? Now Xibang obediently didn't dare to move, and when they really moved, they didn't know that the year of the monkey was over. You take some out now, and when I have the money, I will buy some better ones and return them to you, it's not quiet, who knows?"

“…… But, but ...... That's the ...... left by my mother."

"Otherwise, that's fine. Don't you still have a lot of shops? I know that you have done a great job in the red sugar business, and there is no problem with three or four hundred thousand taels of silver, right? You lend the silver to your sister, and I will go and buy good jade by myself. ”

Qin Shuying was silent for a moment.

I've seen greed, but I've never seen anyone so greedy. What kind of calculation did Concubine Lian make, didn't she Qin Shuying know?

The jade or silver worth 200,000 taels of silver was given to the lotus concubine, and it was not a meat bun beating a dog and there was no return. As for Concubine Lian saying that she would give the book to the Ministry of Rites, who knows what she will really do if she takes it.

Concubine Lian thought that she had moved Qin Shuying, and she was a little happy.

Qin Shuying took a sip of tea and said, "Niangniang, the courtiers have a way, you can let the lady pick up a big credit without spending a penny, and the concubine position is a proper child who can't run away." ”

Concubine Lian hurriedly asked, "What?"

"Your Majesty's intentions, Niangniang must have been very clear. ”

Concubine Lian's face was a little unsightly, but she still nodded.

What does Your Majesty mean?

His Majesty wants the crown prince to succeed him.

knew that the fox who protected the queen even came up with such a set of high-sounding reasons to whitewash the queen. Now, who doesn't say that the queen voluntarily enclosed herself in the harem for the sake of the common people in the world? Who doesn't know that the queen is merciful?

But is the queen really like that?

The more Emperor Delong did this, the more Concubine Lian hated the empress.

And Concubine De, it must be like this!

The queen can get something that others can't get in a lifetime without doing anything, it's strange if Concubine De is not angry, and it's strange if Concubine De doesn't fight to the end!

Qin Shuying said again: "Niangniang, the fifth prince is full of ambition, he must be unwilling. Did you say yes?"

Concubine Lian nodded again.

"Why don't you sit and reap the benefits of the fisherman?"

Concubine Lian still nodded, Qin'er had already said this matter very thoroughly. Qin'er said that Zhou Li will definitely not give up, so Zhou Li will have to fight with the prince, and they will reap the benefits of the fisherman.

"But, Niangniang, have you thought about it, will the fifth prince let you get your wish?"

Concubine Lian immediately said: "As long as we guard the door and don't make mistakes, what can Zhou Li do to him?"

"Niangniang, then, why are you looking for a courtier to ask for silver today?"

Concubine Lian was suddenly a little sneered.

Qin Shuying didn't chase and beat hard, and said instead: "Niangniang, the tree wants to be quiet and the wind does not stop." Does Niangniang know what Zhou Li did?"

"What?"

"Zhou Li sent someone to attack Liang's house at night and stole the box of jade. ”

"What?!" Concubine Lian immediately stood up, "What did you say?!"

"Niangniang, it's really not that the courtiers refused, but that the things have been stolen by Zhou Li. The courtiers are in a dilemma, and the courtiers have no way to help the mother. ”

Concubine Lian stared at Qin Shuying suspiciously.

"Niangniang, this matter will be very clear as long as the sixth prince checks it out. If Concubine De can be promoted to a noble concubine, you say, she still has the support of her mother's family, and if she wants to compete with the queen, who can stop her?"