Chapter 167: Ascending to the Regent's Palace
"Fifth master. Hello girls, host. Mu Rentong returned the ball to Shoutou. Come forward and salute them one by one.
Yin Le wiped the sweat on his forehead. Smiled: "You're here." She turned back to Shoutou and said, "You guys play first." I have something to say to Mr. Mu. Xiao Xiang. Brew a pot of incense slices. ”
"Yes. Five grandmothers. Xiao Xiang responded. The body snatched the ball of the head of the life with vigor. Then kick it against the wall. Watch the ball spin around on the ground. She went to work contentedly.
Shoutou was a little depressed. Even Xiaoxiang played better than him. He's like a. Lying on the ground with no strength.
Yin Le sat on the chair. Ask Mu Rentong. "Have you taken care of everything at home?" When the Mu people entered the mansion, she would know. I heard that he went to the old man's side. The old man must have instructed him. So she didn't ramble. I just asked casually.
"It's all taken care of. Rentong is here today to thank the owner for saving Uchiko's life. Mu Ren said in unison. He knelt down to thank Yin Le for saving his life. was entrusted by Yin Le. Yin Le said: "Okay." Don't be a mother-in-law. Is the work still going well? ”
"There are basically no problems with the accounts. Business is also good. But. Because I received a letter from the owner. Some of them came back without getting it done. I also ask the proprietor to forgive the sin. "Mu people are like-minded.
Yin Le snorted. said: "Leave those trivial tasks to the people below." You are now the ledger. This is the account office of all the properties under Longxing. It's all your subordinates. There are some things that can be let go and let go. Otherwise you'll be exhausted. I don't compensate either. ”
The Mu people responded in unison. "Yes." Then I thought about it. Again: "This time I'll check the accounts." I found something very strange. It is Chen Pingyuan of Xiangping. A lot of tea was harvested in the Huainan area. And that's not all. He also opened a rice shop. Built a grain canopy. Buying rice on a large scale. ”
"Chen Xiangping has his own tea plantation. And he only makes tea from his tea plantation. Why are there such a large number of tea purchases. And. For the rice grain business. He is a layman. In this way, there was a lot of construction, granaries, and even large-scale purchase of rice. Whether it is for trading or hoarding or for other purposes. Yin Le also felt strange. She knew that Chen Xiangping had a close relationship with the current emperor Chu Kun. Therefore, Chen Xiangping's every move is very likely to be linked to Chu Kun.
"I also find it strange. Secretly watched. Although he opened a grain store. But they don't care about buying and selling. It seems to be for hoarding purposes. ”
"Hmm. I'll have someone look into it. As long as what he does doesn't harm our Longxing. We can't leave him alone. Yin Le said so. But there is some vigilance in my heart. Now there is a drought in the Huainan area. The grain harvest in the golden autumn failed. Such a large hoarding of food. and the acquisition of tea. It is very likely that tea was used as a windfall profit to earn silver. And grain. There will be other uses. Suddenly, such a large sum of money and food was needed. Could it be related to Chu Kun's previous proposal to go to Beixian.
If it's just going to Beixian. You can use the money of the treasury. There is no need to carry out such activities in the private sector. Unless. He had other plans.
Sent Mu Rentong away. Yin Le summoned Hongyan and said, "Last time, I ordered you to investigate Chen Xiangping's second shopkeeper. There are no results. ”
Hongyan said: "The order has been given. I believe there will be news in the near future. ”
"Hmm. Now you immediately order someone to investigate Chen Xiangping's intention to buy tea and grain on a large scale. Remember the location of his granary. Come back and report to me. ”
"Yes. I'll go right away. Hongyan hurried back to her room to retrieve her cloak. Get out of the house quickly.
Yin Le thought about it. I feel a little uneasy. I want to go to the Regent's Palace. This matter should still be informed to Chu Ye as soon as possible. Let him be on his guard.
She summoned Moyan. Liu Ye also wanted to go out with him. Yin Le thought that it was a little inappropriate for him to visit Chu Ye rashly like this. It happened that Chu Ye came to see Shoutou that day. Now the head injury has healed. She and Shoutou brought some gifts to thank Chu Ye. The name is much more justified.
Thereupon. She said to Shoutou: "You change your clothes." I'll take you with me. The prince came to see you that day. You have to thank people for their concern. ”
"Good. By the way, I brought some incense pieces to Brother Leng. I heard that there was a concubine in the prince's house. I'll send it to the concubine too. Shoutou went out in high spirits.
Yin Le also heard about it. She hadn't seen the concubine yet. But. Xing'er came to her once. told her that this concubine had deliberately found fault. Let her avoid contact with the concubine as much as possible. Yin Le kept this matter in mind. But since the visit. and knew that this concubine lived in the palace. If you don't go to see you. Unreasonable numbers. I thought about it. and ordered them to prepare a generous gift. Salute first, then soldier. If the concubine still has to make things difficult. Then she doesn't have to stick her hot face to someone's cold ass.
Come to the front of the Regent's Palace. Yin Le first presented a post to the concierge. The porter recognized Yin Le. smiled: "Fifth grandmother, please wait." The villain immediately went to report to the prince. ”
"There is labor." Yin Le said politely.
The porter bowed and walked away. After a while. The porter came out again. said: "The prince is invited." ”
Yin Le and Shoutou walked ahead. Moyan followed. Xiao Jiu and Xiao Xiang were holding gifts with a few little guys. I followed in.
Chu Ye was waiting in the main hall. For the first time, I saw that Murong Xian, who had been depressed since Ye Rong left, was also there. Xing'er heard that Yin Le was coming. I also walked over the corridor. Xing'er is dressed up very well today. A set of pink coats. The skin is white and red. Wearing a simple fallen bun. A jasper hairpin is inserted diagonally. This dresses up. It's exactly the same as when she was the Empress Dowager Dayan. It's just that the clothes are a little more delicate.
"Sister Xing'er." Shoutou shouted first.
Xing'er smiled. "Hmm. I heard you were injured. It's all good. ”
Shoutou replied honestly. "It's all right. I'm healthy now. ”
"Yes. That's good. Xing'er smiled. turned to look at Yin Le. "He's really fine."
Yin Le said: "Xiaohai said that he was fine. But he forgot how he was wounded. ”
"It's not a good thing. Walk. Let's go inside. Xing'er took Shoutou's hand. Be the first to enter the house.
Murong Xian sat on the Taishi chair. After Ye Rong's incident. He can be said to have faded his youthful aura. Now there is a little more sorrow between the eyebrows. A little more steady and solid. I saw the two muttering outside the door for a while. He teased: "Two women." Where is there so much to say. ”
Xing'er smiled. "You two men. It's not like we're talking about things together. You can tell. Of course we can say that. ”
"We're down to business." Murong said.
Xing'er also smiled: "Everything is serious." It just depends on how you define the distinction. ”
Chu Ye sat on the chair. A cup of hot tea in his hand. His eyes looked fixedly at Yin Le, who had just entered the door. She wore a long white silk dress today. The skirt was embroidered with lilies. The thread is gentle. The embroidery is exquisite. The cuffs are slightly rolled up. It was also fixed into an arc with gold wire. It's a little chic. Her long hair was curled up. There are not many beads on the head. Just inserted a white hosta. The head end of the hairpin. It is the appearance of a lotus flower. There is a bit of elegance in the exquisiteness. It goes well with her clothes today.