Ye Congwei became the queen, and it is conceivable that the status of the Chengtai Marquis Mansion has been improved, but not everyone in the mansion is happy.

Because Mrs. Ye's condition has not improved, and even has a tendency to worsen.

It is said that it is infected with spring cold, but after a long time, it has become a serious disease.

Coincidentally, taking advantage of the gap when Ye Congwei sent someone to deliver a letter to the Liu family in Yangzhou and brought Liu Mingke to the capital, the Liu family came together and rushed to greet the old lady.

Ye Congwei asked the Liu family if they were willing to hand over Liu Mingke's marriage to her to arrange, and the latter was unwilling and even grateful.

The two families are cousins separated by two generations, and they rarely move around three thousand miles away on weekdays, so it's hard for her to still think about this cousin after she has risen to prominence.

The Liu family came to escort their daughter, and secondly, they wanted to enter Beijing to be happy, but who knew that the old lady was not in good shape.

And seeing that the condition is menacing, it is quite bad.

Qi Su sent the best imperial physician and allowed him to live in the Chengtai Hou Mansion for a long time, so that he could treat the elderly at any time.

Ye Congwei also went to visit twice, but after she put on the phoenix crown, it was not so simple to leave the palace.

It's not that she went to the Hou Mansion for many pomps, but Ye Ticheng, upholding the principle that etiquette cannot be abolished, lest she fall into the mouth, so she has to be thoughtful.

According to the rules, the concubine can't go out of the palace from time to time.

Ye Congwei was quickly persuaded by the county lord of Qingning, "Niangniang's filial piety, we all know it, but now your identity is not ordinary, how many eyes are watching......"

Ye Congwei knew how to stop in moderation, she asked Si Lan to take out a waist card and hand it to the county lord of Qingning.

"Grandmother has you by her side, I must rest assured, if there is any urgent matter, you can go directly to the palace to find me."

"Thank you, Niang!" The county lord of Qingning took it overjoyed.

Ordinary ailments are tormenting for the elderly and infirm.

Ye Congwei didn't say it, in fact, she had a faint premonition in her heart, and her grandmother was afraid that it would be difficult for her to get healthy.

In the next two days, the county lord of Qingning discussed with the Hou Ye and the second master, and made a set of shrouds for the old lady.

Shouyi said that he was happy, and he was afraid that he would be in a hurry after the incident.

As for the coffin, those with a well-off family will prepare it at the right time.

The process of the best coffin is complex, and the wood is relatively rare, so it cannot be completed in just seven or five days.

Chengtai Hou Mansion naturally also has, heavy and thick two sets, which are reserved for the elderly at home.

Xu is Chongxi had an effect, and the old lady hung the decoction every day, and her condition did not continue to deteriorate.

The Liu family all breathed a sigh of relief, they didn't want to come over by themselves, so they looked at the old man for the last time.

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Ye Congwei saw that the old lady was stable, and took Liu Mingke into the palace to live, thinking that it was time to marry this cousin.

Liu Mingke entered the palace for the first time, as if her two eyes were not enough.

"Thanks to the blessing of the queen's mother, I was able to see the palace in my life, which was an eye-opener!"

Ye Congwei couldn't help but smile when she heard her say this: "You followed your cousin to the north and south, and your horizons are much broader than mine." ”

"Where can I go from south to north?" Liu Mingke sighed softly: "When I was too young, my father didn't want to take me, and when I grew up, he said that the eldest girl should not show her head." ”

Her knowledge is just the way from Yangzhou to the capital, and she has entered Beijing several times, and the scenery she sees on the road is much the same.

"There is nothing wrong with my cousin's words," Ye Congwei said: "You are a rich lady, you have been dressed and fed since you were a child, and you always have to make trade-offs." ”

The daughters of large families are all pampered, in order to marry into other families in the future and be worthy of the word 'virtuous and virtuous'.

Liu Mingke has always been supple in front of outsiders, but she is very bold in her bones.

Fang Xin secretly promised it, but he was still an unknown reckless leader, and even more so he never forgot it.

If Liu Lizhong does not restrain him, I am afraid that he will already be lawless.

It should also be her creation, just when Qi Su moved the people of Qingli Peak to the bright side, she divorced.

Ye Congwei informed Liu Mingke of this matter and said with a smile: "As long as you point out your sweetheart, we can pull the strings for you." ”

Liu Mingke was stunned for a moment, and then rejoiced: "Is this true?" ”

She hesitated before she came, thinking that her cousin was going to find her a wealthy family.

After all, with the relationship of the queen, even if the Liu family is a merchant, it can be matched with a good family in Beijing.

Liu Mingke hesitated because she was small-hearted and did not envy the life of the wife of the official family, and she was afraid that she would be detained in the deep courtyard and not be happy.

The Liu family is not short of silver, she can find an ordinary point, and she will still have no worries about food and clothing for a lifetime.

Ye Congwei did not mention the matter of Qingli Peak in the letter, for fear that Liu Mingke would be happy and show his traces.

This thing seems to be safe, but in fact, it is only a skimming of eight words.

If Liu Mingke's sweetheart already had a family, Ye Congwei would not agree to her moth to the fire.

Therefore, before it is appropriate, it is not advisable to stretch it, and it is not good to spread it.

Ye Congwei smiled: "I will ask Your Majesty to arrange that you hide in the dark to recognize someone, and when we know his identity, we will know that this matter is not possible." ”

"Thank you, mother! It's so nice for you to treat me......" Liu Mingke was moved by joy at first, and after a while, she paused again.

"But the last time I saw him in the downtown area, he went to the green / building ......"

Saying that, he was a little disappointed, Liu Mingke didn't know anything about that person, he only remembered his face and figure, if his temperament was strong and unsatisfactory, wouldn't it be disappointing?

"It's very simple," Ye Congwei waved his hand and said, "How many generals have you just met?" If he is not suitable, there are many good men in the capital to choose for you. ”

What heroism is loud and sound, everything.

Liu Mingke's face flushed when she heard this: "...... How can I pick ......?"

That's a shy sound.

Ye Congwei chuckled: "If you look at the above ministers, I'm afraid things will be more difficult to do." ”

Those scholarly families have a high threshold, and they have a lot of requirements for their daughters-in-law who are getting started, even if the emperor personally points out the marriage, Liu Mingke will be found faulty.

In the same way, the same is true of the Great General's Mansion and the like, Ye Congwei has no intention of bullying and forcing people to marry with his identity.

"I don't want Wenchen, there are many rules for Wen Crepe," Liu Mingke grabbed Ye Congwei's hand and knelt down: "Mingke thanked Niangniang first, and bothered me a lot." ”

"Miss Cousin, let's get up." Si Mei on the side smiled and helped her up.

"Our mother is not used to being bowed at every turn, and the number of rituals is simple."

Liu Mingke stood up according to her words, and said in her mouth: "That's not possible, it will damage the prestige of the mother." ”

Ye Congwei shook his head: "The queen's majesty is not obtained by kneeling. ”

If you want to convince the public, you have to show some work ability, such as the concubine draft that is close at hand.

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Not long after Ye Congwei ascended to the throne, the courtiers repeatedly admonished him.

Now that there is a master in the harem, he can give orders, and it is time to fill the concubines.

Qi Su just listened slowly, not interrupting their speeches, and not rushing to respond.

It took a long and half a month before he threw out his old thoughts, accepted merchant girls, and collected thousands of silver.

As soon as these words came out, they were shocked inside and outside.

The female officials in charge of the inner courtyard of the palace and the eunuchs and palace maids all talked about it, and the courtiers outside sighed even more absurdly, and guessed that Qi Su attached great importance to business.

Qi Su, the emperor, is very enlightened, no matter how they discuss and discuss, and even some are scolding him, they don't care.

After a group of people were in a mess for several days, they couldn't say why, so they formed a team to come to the imperial study and asked him.

Qi fateful people looked at the tea, and said with a smile: "You are afraid that the concubine will make profits for her mother's family, and in the future, she will raise a rich and rival emperor businessman, why are you not afraid of raising a minister who leans towards the government and the opposition?" ”

The power is tilted towards the opposition? Everyone's hearts sank.

He added: "The concubine is in the palace, and she can't easily reach the outside, let alone a merchant, unless she is obsessed with ghosts, she won't let it go like that." ”

As for supporting commerce, Qi Su did have this meaning, but before business, he paid more attention to agriculture.

By giving the merchants a more comfortable environment and increasing taxes to fill the treasury, there will be more surplus money to ease the peasant households, exempt them from taxes, and prevent the gap between the rich and the poor from widening.

Qi Su's idea made several ministers count down and think twice.

"How can a businesswoman compare to everyone's beautiful and beautiful hearts, and in the future, the golden branches and jade leaves will grow up under the knees of their biological mothers, I don't know what they will become...... they are bitter one by one.

Qi Su smiled slightly: "This is my family matter, so I don't bother with you." ”

He insisted on going his own way, causing the ministers to blow their beards and stare in anger.

In the previous emperor drafts, women with both talents and looks in the world were selected, regardless of household registration.

It's good now, Qi Su said that he didn't want the daughters of eunuchs, didn't want peasant girls, and only accepted merchant girls, what kind of thing is this!

At worst, it is a family matter, and at worst, it is not as good as bringing disaster to the country and the people, and the ministers do not agree, but it is not good to go to the top and desperately oppose it.

In the end, the holy decree of Qi Su was promulgated, and notices were posted at the gates of each city to recruit merchant women.

As soon as the news came out, there were many responders.

For the Yin Shi family, a thousand taels of silver, gritted his teeth and gave it out, so why not fight for a glory and wealth for his daughter?

The new emperor is young and handsome, and everyone knows this, who doesn't want a heroic and high-minded husband.

After signing up, it was screened layer by layer, and finally sent to the album in Ye Congwei's hand, with a total of 100 volumes.

"So much?" Ye Congwei picked up a roll casually and spread it out to check: "How many people have signed up?" ”

Silan replied: "There are more than 7,000 people in all parts of the country. ”

Ye Congwei was surprised, raised her eyebrows and smiled: "It seems that Your Majesty has sold a lot of silver, and everyone is quite rich." ”

More than 7,000, 1,000 taels per person, which is a lot of money together.

Under such a threshold, there are still many people who are attracted to the harem, and the charm of Qi Su can be imagined?

"Niangniang still has the heart to joke...... Si Mei pouted and said, "How many people should be left behind of these hundred?" ”

In the future, there will be other women in this harem, who are here to share His Majesty with his mother.

Ye Congwei put the scroll aside, "I'll ask him what he means in the evening, and I'll look at it tomorrow." ”

Si Lan took back the album and said, "Niangniang has a child, she has already taken the lead, how can the rest of the people be compared with the queen." ”

"Don't be like Si Mei, she's just a little vinegar tank." Ye Congwei glanced at them.

Si Mei was slightly aggrieved: "I'm just cautious, and I can't see others intervening between Niangniang and Your Majesty." ”

Ye Congwei supported his back with one hand, "In this way, I have to find a husband who has no two hearts for you." ”

"What," Si Mei became embarrassed, turned around and walked out, "I won't tell you!" ”

Ye Congwei shook his head and smiled.

When her child is born, she will train a few little palace maids in order to replace Silan and a few people in the future.

When the maid grows up, she always has to be married, can't she all be kept as an old mother?