After being married off, she was favored by the powerful official

Chapter 234 Winner

Although Gu Baozhu had been down and out for a while, she was a young lady from a rich family after all, so how could she not taste the difference between old tea and new tea?

Bai Yiyi's heart skipped a beat when she saw this, and she quickly picked up the teacup and took a sip.

During this period, her food, clothing and daily necessities were all predetermined, so she could tell whether there was any problem with the tea just by smelling it.

This is clearly a mixture of new and old tea!

"Mother, what's going on with this tea? Didn't I ask you to buy the latest Longjing tea?"

"I clearly bought this year's..." Gu Baozhu's tone was weak, but facts spoke louder than words, and she really didn't know how to explain it.

She was barely able to help her daughter get back on her feet, so how could she cheat on such a thing?

“No matter how rich you are, everyone present here today can still afford to drink a few ounces of tea. We can taste the flavor of the new and old teas at once.

I heard that Concubine Bai spent a lot of time and money on this banquet, but the result was not satisfactory, or was it that the money was not spent openly? "

How could Mrs. Jiang let go of this handle that was delivered to her door? She immediately took action.

Gu Baozhu realized the seriousness of the matter and said hurriedly: "Everyone knows that this kind of thing can't be hidden at all. How can I pass off inferior products as good ones? Isn't this just slapping myself in the face?"

Madam Jiang curled her lips and said sarcastically, "Everyone in the capital knows that the flower banquet at the palace was organized by you and your daughter. Madam Bai really put on a grand show!

Any merchant who wants to do business with the palace must first pay respect to you. How do you know if this tea merchant or flower merchant has a close relationship with Madam Bai? Madam Bai must have made a lot of money this time!"

Bai Yiyi looked at Gu Baozhu in disbelief. She had no idea that Gu Baozhu had actually done such a thing in private!

Gu Baozhu didn't dare to look up at Bai Yiyi, for she felt very aggrieved.

When she went to check out the tea, it was clearly new and good tea. How come it turned out like this in the blink of an eye? "Someone must have framed us!"

Madam Jiang sneered, "Now all the power in the palace is controlled by Concubine Bai, and the purchases outside the palace are controlled by you. Even the proper princesses have to avoid you. Who else can frame you inside and outside the palace!"

Every word Mrs. Jiang said was full of wisdom. No matter how Gu Baozhu argued, she seemed powerless in the face of the evidence.

At the flower banquet, some were happy while others were sad. Everyone ate a bellyful of melon and left contentedly, leaving only Gu Baozhu and Bai Yiyi, mother and daughter, dejected.

"Mother, what Mrs. Jiang said is true. Did you really take kickbacks from those businessmen?" Bai Yiyi looked at Gu Baozhu angrily, her almond eyes full of anger.

Gu Baozhu didn't dare to look up at Bai Yiyi, and only whispered: "This is a win-win situation. I thought I could help the palace and get some money for myself. Who knew they would be so bold..."

Bai Yiyi slammed the table, "Mother, you are so confused!"

Rumors are like tigers. Now the whole capital is probably saying that the mother and daughter are embezzling money. Concubine Jiang doesn't like her in the first place, and her situation will probably become more and more difficult in the future.

Prince Yu was also summoned into the palace by Concubine Jiang and severely reprimanded. "I would not stop you from finding a concubine, but you chose to favor your concubine over your wife. Do you know what those scholars say about you?"

Prince Yu lowered his head. Although he was fearless and not worried about the punishment from Emperor Hui'an, he could not help but care about his reputation.

"I didn't expect this to happen. I think there must be some misunderstanding here..."

"What a misunderstanding!" Concubine Jiang was furious, "The Bai family has been impoverished for a long time, and it is inevitable that they will be greedy when they suddenly see the rich.

No matter what, Wanyue was born in the Jiang family. In terms of temperament and housekeeping, she is a hundred times better than your concubine!

You can pamper her and have pity on her, but you can't confuse priorities.

You have really lost face this time and have become the biggest joke in the capital. Think about it yourself!"

Prince Yu returned to Prince Yu's Mansion with a gloomy look on his face. Bai Yiyi had been waiting for him for a long time. She quickly stood up to greet him and called him softly, "Prince."

Seeing Bai Yiyi's helpless and pitiful eyes, Prince Yu's anger subsided a little. He raised his hand and touched her face and said, "It's okay. I know I don't blame you."

Bai Yiyi felt relieved, but she heard Prince Yu say, "But your mother's behavior this time is inappropriate, so don't let her come to the palace again recently."

In Prince Yu's opinion, Bai Yiyi is simple and weak, and would never do such a thing, but the same may not be true for her mother!

"Managing the household expenses is a tedious matter. Just accompany me and let the princess take care of everything in the palace!"

Bai Yiyi's eyes flashed with reluctance, but she could only bite her lip and agreed, "Okay, everything will be up to your orders, sir."