eurekapd Chapter 361 Chips
Chapter 361 Chips
Concubine Jing narrowed her eyes, looked at Xiao Yuncheng, and softened her tone: "If you can't give a reason, I won't let you do this!"
Xiao Yuncheng was silent for a moment, took a few steps forward, and whispered, "Mother, do you know what the status of Shen Jingyu's maternal grandfather's family is?"
Concubine Jing frowned: "Qin family?"
Since it concerns her son's marriage, she naturally cannot be careless, so she has already investigated the Qin family dozens of times.
But the Qin family had no background at all. They only had a place in the court because Old Madam Qin was once the queen's wet nurse and was connected to the queen's family.
After that, Madam Qin's daughter, Qin Xuerong, was made the legitimate wife of the Shen family, and the Qin family finally had some foundation.
Apart from this, the Qin family itself does not have any presentable people. Those who hold official positions are mostly insignificant and idle positions that are of no benefit to the throne.
In other words, the Qin family doesn't have anyone who can stand on their own. Apart from Old Madam Qin who is extremely good at scheming, there is really nothing else she can show off.
Such a family will find it difficult to survive in the future.
After all, no matter how skillful you are, you still have to have the ability!
The Shen family was okay, at least Shen Jingchuan was a capable man, and his two sons and daughter were also pretty good. But even so, in Concubine Jing's view, she was still a little short of being Yuncheng's concubine.
"Old Madam Qin was the late queen's wet nurse. I'm sure mother is very clear about this. Now the Qin family is fully supporting Shen Jingyu, so naturally they have great ambitions." Xiao Yuncheng said.
"Hehe, but what right do they have?" Concubine Jing sneered.
Xiao Yuncheng whispered, "The late queen and her brother once held five million taels of silver, but now only Madam Qin knows where this silver is."
Hearing this, Concubine Jing's expression brightened a little: "Really?"
Xiao Yuncheng said: "Liang Qinshi would not dare to deceive me about this matter."
Concubine Jing remained silent for a while. After all, five million taels of silver was not a small amount of money. If Yuncheng had this amount of money, he would be even more powerful.
No wonder Yuncheng insisted on marrying Shen Jingyu.
But as a mother, she still felt unwilling...
Seeing through his mother's thoughts, Xiao Yuncheng said again: "Mother, Shen Jingyu is not as bad as you think. You must know that there are many men in the capital who want to marry her."
Concubine Jing still didn't say anything. In fact, she loved her niece the most, but it would be a pity if such a marriage could not find a powerful ally for Yuncheng.
After all, whether or not their niece’s family is related by marriage, they will always be on the same boat with them.
Seeing that his mother still remained silent, Xiao Yuncheng said again: "It is difficult for Qin to be with the Queen. She may have something on Lipin."
"Lipin?" Concubine Jing narrowed her eyes and her mind turned slightly.
"Yes, if my son has understood correctly, that is the case." Xiao Yuncheng said in a low voice.
After hearing this, Concubine Jing fell silent again. Lipin belonged to Concubine Rou's party and had been her enemy for many years. If she had any handle on Lipin, she might be able to pull out the radish and bring out the mud, severely damaging Concubine Rou.
If she really had something to hold against Concubine Li, plus the five hundred taels of silver, the bargaining chip would be heavy enough.
After a long while, Concubine Jing sighed and said slowly, "Her performance today really disappointed me."
"Mother, there is no need to rush. Besides, the master has asserted that she is a noble lady destined by heaven. I believe there must be a deep meaning behind this assertion." Xiao Yuncheng comforted him in a gentle voice.
Speaking of this, Concubine Jing frowned again and said slowly: "Your father's mind is unpredictable. Her assertion may not be a good thing. Besides, there are so many women in the Shen family. How can she be sure that it is her?"
At this point, Concubine Jing said again: "I think the second young lady of the Shen family, Shen Shuyi, is not an ordinary character either. The Jade Chopstick Seal has been lost for many years, but she is still young but can write so exquisitely, which pleases the Queen Mother. She should not be underestimated."
Having lived in the deep palace for many years, Concubine Jing knew very well that although the Queen Mother had been devoted to worshipping Buddha in recent years, her temperament had become more and more dull and she was not so easy to get along with.
"And I think the Qingyuan Marquis' Mansion is coming with great force this time. Although they may not cause any waves, once they gain power, the Second Miss of the Shen Family cannot be underestimated. And you have to understand that the Second Miss of the Shen Family does not seem to get along with Shen Jingyu..."
Concubine Jing spoke in a gentle voice, carefully weighing the pros and cons for Xiao Yuncheng.
"Mom, I know... everything has its gains and losses, it's impossible to have everything." Xiao Yuncheng responded.
Hearing this, Concubine Jing sighed and said, "Forget it. Since you insist on doing this, I will have someone present Jingyu's birthday gift to the Empress Dowager."
"In this way, the marriage between Jingyu and you should be settled." Concubine Jing said in a deep voice.
*
On the other side, inside Xiao Heyu's tent.
Xiao Heyu leaned against a recliner covered with white tiger skin, his pair of peach blossom eyes looking sinister and deep.
Chai Bin was covered in blood and was sitting on a chair, with an imperial physician taking his pulse and treating him.
"The second son of the Zhao family should not be underestimated. You have fought Zhao Baopeng three times in a row, but you still cannot defeat him. It seems that the Chai family has been at ease for too long."
As soon as these words came out, Chai Bin immediately stood up and knelt down: "Your Highness, I am inferior to you in skills and have lost your face. I am willing to accept the punishment!"
Chai Bin admitted it frankly. Although he was unwilling to do so, he had indeed lost. Even if he didn't want to admit it, he had to accept it.
Xiao Heyu glanced at him coldly, and after a while, he said in a deep voice: "Get up, you have also tried your best, it is us who underestimated the enemy."
Chai Bin slowly stood up, lowered his head and said nothing more.
Xiao Tingshan was sitting not far away. Xiao Heyu looked up at him and said, "You must get the position of Deputy Chief Secretary of the Privy Council. Tingshan, are you sure?"
Xiao Tingshan coughed a few times and replied, "I'm 70% sure, but man proposes, God disposes."
Xiao Heyu looked at him and sneered, "So, you mean that this prince is not destined to be here?"
Xiao Tingshan immediately stood up and knelt on the ground, still with a lukewarm look: "That is not my intention, but there are many people eyeing this position, and I am afraid there may be changes."
Xiao Heyu's eyes were gloomy, and he said in a cold voice: "No matter what means you use, you must take this position."
Xiao Tingshan said seriously: "Yes."
Xiao Heyu stared at him and said slowly: "Song Tingshan, don't make me feel that you are useless."
Xiao Tingshan's heart sank, his pale face showed some weakness, he coughed a few times in a low voice: "Yes, I will do my best."
*
The next day, early in the morning.
Before daybreak, Emperor Qianwu dressed in military uniform, rode a maroon horse, and went deep into the forest with a team of imperial guards and two deputy generals, braving the morning frost.
Apart from a faint hint of pale white in the sky, the forest was still dark gray and black. But if you looked closely at the ground, you could see a layer of silver frost, and a damp and cold feeling was everywhere.
The clattering sound of horse hooves awakened the sleeping beast.
Occasionally, black or white shadows can be seen flying through the woods, and the birds in the trees chirping.
Amid the chilly cold, there is some vitality of the rising sun. The fine golden and red light covers the mountains and forests, which makes people feel excited.