Chapter 336: Slowly weaving the web
Chapter 336 Slowly weaving the web
In the East Palace, the grandson accompanied the prince out.
The staff and officials went off to do their work. There was only the princess in the front study, and she was reading memorials and various reports. The female officer next to her was copying what she had written.
The prince has been in good health recently, and he is taking the lead in the affairs of the East Palace. Taisun cooperated, and Taisun took care of minor matters on his own. When a great thing is done, report it to the prince and let him decide.
When doing things, there are usually a room full of people, so it doesn’t matter if the princess doesn’t come. But she still insisted on showing up. Even sometimes, when the prince asked her not to be tired and go back to rest, she would gently refuse. He stayed because he was worried about the prince.
But even though he stayed, he could not get his hands on official duties. I can only listen on the sidelines, catching up on the areas she is familiar with, and occasionally interjecting. It was right, and the prince nodded in agreement.
A palace maid said softly at the door: "Mother, Dong Zhanshi wants to see you."
“Come in.” The princess didn’t even raise her head.
Dong James came in, holding a wooden box and said, "Mother."
The Crown Princess raised her head and asked, "What's the matter?"
"As you know, a few days ago, the Emperor gave His Highness the Crown Prince several important matters. Among them were the staff rotation covering the six ministries, as well as changes in the salt tax and the migration of people in the Hetao area. These days, His Highness the Crown Prince and His Highness Taisun , have been handling this matter. What you are seeing now are also the inspections and reports of some previous officials.
The subordinates have read these materials before and have some ideas. This time, it was rearranged according to the emperor's request. These...are the ones that have been sorted out. My subordinates have been assisting the empress for a long time, and they know a little bit about her style of doing things. Therefore, there are many reflections in it...I thought, to provide a reference for the empress. You see..."
The Crown Princess was overjoyed, but her expression was dull: "Oh? You are serious about this. I have also made some manuscripts for these matters. It's rare that you want to take the lead, so I will take it back and have a look."
"Yes. They are all here." Dong Zhanshi placed the box in front of the Crown Princess: "These should be presented to the Holy Emperor before the end of the year. Generally speaking, the Emperor will take a look at and modify it first during the new year. After the new year begins, Take it out, and if there is no accident, handle it accordingly.”
The Crown Princess nodded, stroking the box with her hand, "The Crown Prince has the first draft. Just now, I was reading some reports... to see if there are any omissions. I should also refer to what you wrote."
Dong Zhanshi smiled and said: "Your Majesty is meticulous in her work. These are just to help you open your mind, nothing else. I will resign."
He walked to the gate and looked back. The princess picked up the box he gave her, stood up and walked back.
Is she going back to her own room?
Dong James smiled, changed his clothes again after returning home, and went to the small courtyard.
Li Qun was waiting in the room, "How's it going?"
"The things have been given to the Crown Princess. She is eager to take them back and look at them. She is obviously tempted."
"Well, she will definitely be tempted. I have been preparing for it for a long time!"
"It's just that although I haven't seen the first draft of His Highness the Crown Prince, I should have some intention. The Crown Princess has only been on the fringes recently, and her opinions may not penetrate."
"None of these are important. Even if she has ambitions, encourage her and fulfill her goals. Sooner or later, when you can't hold it in any longer, you will do something to make things even better. We can get twice the result with half the effort. You need to pay attention, these things can be done. Yes, if she makes other demands, you have to step back and don’t involve yourself.”
“Yes. Thank you, sir, for thinking about me!”
Not long after he left, Mr. Wang who had contacted Song Tao came. "Master Zhou!"
“Sit down! How about it?”
"The affairs of the Song family have been arranged. The Minister of Household Affairs of He Ge's old faction has a brother who is the magistrate of Qu County and has contacted them. The things given by Song Tao and Yang Xiangdong have been copied to them , I replied saying yes, and it has been arranged, and it will be done at the beginning of the new year!”
“Okay!” It finally got off to a good start. "It's started over there. I'll go find Mr. He Ge again. After all, Song Shang has a title and has made a lot of connections. It's not as easy as before... If it doesn't work, King Wu Qiansui will have to come forward... But, no Don’t take this step unless you have to.”
He didn't say anything: I opened the **** wound and attracted the wolves. What did I want? "
“My lord thinks long-term and meticulously.”
Li Qun snickered secretly, after suffering that loss, I still don’t have a long memory?
…
The grandson came back with the prince and settled him in. Someone quietly told the Crown Princess about the meeting with Dong James. I don’t know exactly what was said, but Dong James gave the Crown Princess a box. Things are brought from outside.
Taisun came back tiredly and saw Pingting looking very good. She was roasting sweet potatoes on the charcoal stove, and there was a warm aroma in the room.
“Your Highness is back?”
“Well. How are you today?”
"It's good. Are you tired?" "Yeah, I've been up all night in the past few days. I didn't dare to disturb my father... I had to let him sleep before I started... Just now, I accompanied my father into the palace. Come back I heard that the concubine was in the front study, and Dong James brought a box to her. She immediately went back to the room to look at it, and it was brightly lit..."
Jiang Pingting asked: "Maybe I am doing what you are doing."
"The box was brought in. You are right. James Dong is making plans for his mother and concubine."
“Let’s see if there is anyone outside him!” Jiang Pingting said in annoyance.
"I watched for two days before and found nothing. Now the manpower is too tight. Qi Wu is watching the King of Wu. Recently, he has mobilized a large number of silver coins and personnel. I don't know what he is doing."
“I’m afraid I know that the emperor asked for the imperial doctor in the middle of the night.”
"Maybe, if we face each other now, we have little chance of winning... Hehe, the emperor has not caused trouble these days because both King Wu and King An have done well. The three parties are working together... I don't know who to suppress." His face Serve coldly.
“Just pretend you don’t know. Do the things at hand well and leave some mistakes for him to catch. Just push forward!”
"Actually...recently, there have been several more helpers, and they are still very useful. Mr. Wen's brain...whenever he said it, the numbers came out immediately. It's hard not to accept it. Thanks to him for the salt tax."
"What if he makes the emperor so angry that there is nothing he can do?"
The two of us talked about business matters and family matters, and had a good time.
…
Wen Yu wandered around the store and was about to take Wen Shizhu with him to the Song family to see his new cousin-in-law. When Hu Fei heard this, he immediately put down what he was doing and followed.
The room was warm, and Mrs. Song was watching Yao Ruotong making red date tea for her!
Today, Song Chihan was also there, not as straight-faced as before, but looking seriously at Yao Ruotong's work.
Mrs. Song smiled when she saw Wen Yu and Zhuzhu coming in, "You guys came just in time. The tea made by Ruotong is about to be cooked."
Song Chihan looked disgusted when he saw them.
Wen Yu knew that Song Chihan didn't like her getting close to Mrs. Song, but he deliberately went up and hugged Mrs. Song: "Oh, we just came here because of the fragrance. My cousin is so capable! According to my aunt Ruotong Ruotong, this is called intimacy. ”
Yao Ruotong smiled and said, "My mother-in-law didn't see Ayu smiling so happily!"
“Of course! Who can be unhappy when two beauties are here?! Isn’t that right, Xiao Hanhan?!”
Song Chihan had been pretending for a long time just now, but now his temper showed again. He stared at Wen Yu coldly and pursed his lips.
“Oh, Hanhan is still unhappy. Your Aunt Zhuzhu has brought you something. Yuanyuan and Baoer both like it very much.”
Zhuzhu was the favorite among the children. She handed over the stuffed cat and panda in her hand, "Hanhan, Mr. Mo's teacher went to Shu in the early years and saw the panda. He drew it. We made it." That’s it. Look! We don’t have it here. It only eats bamboo.”
Hand over a little stuffed animal with a black and white pattern and dark circles under its eyes.
Mrs. Song told them: "Among the books collected by the Song family, there is a picture album dedicated to drawings of strange beasts from various places. I have actually seen this cat and bear! It's so funny. Hey, Hanhan, come on! "She saw Zhuzhu handing it over, but Song Chihan didn't pick it up.
As a result, Song Chihan said coldly: "Grandma, how can Chihan accept other people's things at will!? Didn't you say that I have it in the picture album in the Song family's study? If you like it, I will make it later!" She said contemptuously He turned around and left.
When she got to the door, she stood still, waiting for the girl to lift the cotton curtain for her.
Mrs. Song quickly said: "Han Bao'er, don't leave! The tea has just come out of the pot!"
As a result, Song Chihan didn't say a word, the curtain was opened, and she left without looking back.
Mrs. Song was a little embarrassed and quickly explained: "The little girl is too stubborn, don't mind Zhuzhu. Come and see!"
Zhuzhu didn't take it seriously and handed it to Mrs. Song. Mrs. Song looked at it and felt happy: "Looking back, I really asked someone to bring the picture album. There are many things in it, and there is also a strange one with a big long nose. Great. Just do it!”
A few people were chatting and laughing, and were very happy.
Song Chihan listened from a distance, his hatred was like the cold wind that never stopped blowing.
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