nashuaworldcup Chapter 921 Money can make the world go round
Chapter 921 Money can make the world go round
The more Song Qing thought about it, the more she felt something was wrong. Ever since someone started giving her money, it seemed like someone had started plotting against her.
She glanced at Nanny Yun, who then continued, "That's what Boss Xing, the herbal medicine dealer, sent in! Luckily, we made arrangements in time, so when we got to the palace gate, they saw that it was silver and let it go without much inspection."
"How dare you accept it if they want to murder the queen?" Song Qing was also afraid.
Nanny Yun's palms were sweaty. "It was sent with the silver, and they didn't even want the silver! Boss Xing said it wasn't poison, just a drug, and he said it wouldn't really harm the Queen."
The nanny touched her sleeve pocket and said, "The silver is here, please keep it, Your Majesty." She had already taken her share.
When the silver was handed to Song Qing, a fierce look flashed in her eyes. The Song family really needed the silver, as they needed to take care of things inside and outside the palace.
Nanny Yun continued, "Boss Xing said that if the matter is completed, the other half will be given to the Queen to give to the Master. If it fails, we will not be able to do business in the future. What will we do if we can no longer earn money?"
Song Qing let out a barely perceptible sneer as she whispered, "As long as Nanny Yun has arranged everything, I'll listen to her, but we can't do this on our own."
Nanny Yun paused, "What does your Majesty mean?"
Song Qing whispered something into her ear: "Go do it!"
Nanny Yun said, "Let her... do it. What can she do?"
Song Qing sneered, "She's taken advantage of me, so how can I let her keep taking it for free? You can just say you don't want to do it, but if she doesn't, then tell her about it. Isn't Nanny Yun the best at speaking? I believe you can handle it."
Nanny Yun smiled and said, "Your Majesty is indeed very thoughtful. I will do it right away."
As Nanny Yun was about to leave, Concubine Song Shu suddenly said, "If something happens, Nanny Yun, you can't escape. Nanny Yun, you know the seriousness of the matter! Don't even think about deceiving me. If I'm not well, then all of you will be in trouble, including Nanny's family."
She was full of threats.
Nanny Yun was stunned for a moment, then quickly said, "I understand. Your Majesty, don't worry. Even if this matter is investigated, it won't be traced back to us, let alone Your Majesty."
Nanny Yun left after saying this.
Song Qing also didn't believe Nanny Yun. She usually took a lot of money, but she turned a blind eye. She thought that as long as she could whet Nanny Yun's appetite, she would naturally be more motivated.
But this time she dared to take the medicine to murder the queen. She was so brave.
Only after Nanny Yun left did she go to Dong'er and say, "Put this silver in Nanny Yun's room and hide it."
Dong'er asked, "With so much money, give it all to her?"
Song Qing was also cautious. She didn't dare to murder the queen. She didn't know whether the medicine in the bottle really contained a sleeping pill. Whether it succeeded or not had nothing to do with her. Usually, it was Nanny Yun who contacted those people, so it was right for her to know nothing.
Song Qing actually knew that there was no free lunch in the world, so she had already made a plan.
She said, "Go and inform my mother that the Emperor has asked the Song family not to enter the palace for his birthday banquet."
"You should go and tell them in person to prevent them from being disobedient." Song Qing reminded.
Dong'er is the female official in charge of Concubine Shu. If she wants to leave the palace, she only needs to take Concubine Shu's token to leave easily.
"Yes, I'll go right away." Dong'er said.
Song Qing didn't want to get involved in the conspiracy to murder the queen. She was injured and could find an excuse not to attend. She didn't want the position of queen because she knew she was not qualified to be the queen of the Great Zhou.
But her son can compete for the position of crown prince.
The people hiding outside Jinghe Palace and watching saw Nanny Yun walking hurriedly and stealthily and followed her.
On the other side, Dong'er came out to deliver the message to Song's mother and was also seen by others.
Aoxue saw Dong'er go to the palace gate with his own eyes. He just said that she was going home to send a family letter, so the guards checked it casually and let her go.
She sneered and said, "Money really makes the world go round. She even offers two taels of silver to the gatekeeper to get him some wine."
Aoxue followed Dong'er all the way out of the palace. After she left the palace, she hired a carriage and followed her all the way to General Peng's mansion, but she didn't dare to follow.
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Today was the emperor's birthday banquet, which was held in the Imperial Garden. The garden was full of colorful flowers at this time of year and was very beautiful. Everyone could enjoy the flowers, singing and dancing, and drinking at the same time.
Starting with lunch, a banquet was held to entertain ministers, royal relatives and their families. The entire imperial garden was bustling with singing and dancing.
Jiang Fenghua was wearing an exquisite phoenix robe. The weather was getting hotter and hotter, and she felt uncomfortable with the heat, and her face was red. Seeing this, Xie Shang asked with concern, "Why is Ruan Ruan's face so red?"
"Maybe it's because the weather is too hot! I want to change my clothes first. I'm a little tired after sitting all morning."
Xie Shang said to Hong Xiu, "Help the Queen to rest quickly."
Hongxiu quickly helped the queen leave.
The whole banquet was bustling with activity. "Farewell My Concubine" was being sung on the stage, and the people in the audience were also in high spirits.
Jiang Fenghua glanced at everyone. Everyone was very happy and they all looked familiar.
Qin Yunyan entered the palace again as Bai Zhiyan. It’s really lively today!
Hongxiu said, "My Lady, please go first."
Jiang Fenghua whispered, "Has Madam Peng entered the palace?"
"At this moment, the Gu Mansion happened to run into Madam Song from Jinghe Palace visiting Empress Shufei." Hongxiu added, "Don't worry, Empress, everything has been arranged."
Jiang Fenghua smiled and said, "I feel a little dizzy."
Hongxiu glanced into the darkness. She had not expected that Concubine Shu would actually extend her hand into Kunning Palace. No matter how good the Empress was to them, there would always be ungrateful people who could never be satisfied.
Jinghe Palace.
When Concubine Song Shu saw her mother being brought in, she was startled, "Mother, why are you here? I told you not to enter the palace, so what are you doing here?"
Song Qing only then reacted, "You are here, are my second and third brothers here too?" She was just afraid that the Song family would be so stupid as to come into the palace and cause trouble.
Mrs. Song smiled and said, "You don't welcome your mother. Not only are your two brothers here, but your two sisters-in-law are here too."
Song Qing yelled outside, "Dong'er." How did she do things?
She called out twice, and a palace maid came in: "The Queen is looking for Sister Dong'er. She said she went to the Imperial Garden. The Queen has something to tell this servant."
Madam Song said, "Please step back. I want to have a heart-to-heart talk with the Concubine Shu."
The palace maid must get the queen's consent before she dares to leave.
Song Qing then remembered that she had asked Dong'er to look after Nanny Yun. She said, "Leave!"
As soon as the maid left, Mrs. Song looked at her daughter's elegance and grace, her face was filled with joy. "My daughter is so lucky. Look at how elegant she is."
Song Qing said, "I asked Dong'er to tell you not to enter the palace. Why didn't you listen?"
"My son-in-law, the emperor, is having his birthday. Why can't we enter the palace? You think I've embarrassed you, right? I spent a fortune on this dress today. I definitely won't embarrass you." Madam Song straightened her clothes and added, "I've hidden the silver you sent."
Song Qing quickly said, "Mom, don't mention the money. Wealth should not be exposed to others."
Mrs. Song quickly shut up, "I know, don't worry!"
She added, "Qing'er, I live with your uncle, and I feel..."
Mrs. Song's eyes were red as she spoke. Song Qing said, "What's wrong with you, mother? Who bullied you?"
Madam Song rattled off a bunch of things. "She can only become the general's wife if she marries my brother. Why does she look down on us? My brother and I have the same surname, so she's an outsider. I eat my brother's food, so how can it bother her? My brother is a general and a favorite of the emperor, and my daughter is the emperor's woman. Why does she give me orders? When your uncle comes back, I'll marry him a beautiful concubine. Let's see how she can still be so arrogant..."