In the small garden of Yumei Pavilion in the Second Prince's Mansion, Concubine Zou had just finished playing on the swing and was resting nearby.
Fresh fruits, tea snacks and wet and dry handkerchiefs were placed on the stone table, and the maids beside them served them carefully.
Compared with Concubine He, Concubine Zou's appearance is simply much better. She has charming eyebrows and delicate facial features. She is dressed in pink clothes and looks very charming in the dazzling sunshine.
Occasionally, she raises her hand, supports her forehead, wipes sweat, and shades the sun. Her movements are like the spring breeze blowing willows, with endless romantic charm. She is really enchanting.
The maid Shizhu has been with Concubine Zou since she was a child. She is smart and smart, and has won the trust and reliance of Concubine Zou's parents. Therefore, it is logical for her to follow her into the prince's mansion.
"Concubine Concubine, I heard that Concubine He is often away from the house these days. Even if she is in the house, she hardly leaves the house. The news sent back to you by the master is that Concubine He went to see the Marquis of Huai'an and gave a lot of money. The reward is said to be the concubine for the prince's concubine, and I wish them to spread the branches and leaves of the Huai'an Hou Mansion as soon as possible."
Concubine Zou said calmly,
"Concubine He has no plans to arrange a marriage for this concubine of the Marquis of Huai'an?"
Shizhu praised,
"Your Majesty is smart! You really guessed it right! She said she wants to marry the daughter of a distant relative of her family to the concubine of the Marquis of Huai'an."
Concubine Zou did not hide the sarcasm in her eyes and sneered,
"The eldest son of the Marquis of Huai'an has disappeared. Hong Xianglin is the eldest son, and his status is not what it used to be. He wants to win over him, so of course he has to put some thought into it! However, the Marquis of Huai'an is very ambitious, so I'm afraid he won't agree."
Shizhu is puzzled.
"Your Majesty, that Hong Xianglin is just a concubine and has a son. He can be related to Concubine He, what else can he be dissatisfied with?"
Being related to Concubine He is equivalent to being a relative of the second prince. Where can I find such a good thing?
Concubine Zou smiled and said to Shizhu,
"Do you think the He family will marry the noble daughter of their He family, or the pampered concubine, to that idiot Hong Xianglin? Don't worry, the so-called relatives in the He family are actually the kind that can only be connected by connecting dozens of poles. The only connection to a relative like this is that he has the same surname. If you don’t believe it, go and find out. This relative is most likely to be that kind of poor. In addition to a woman of about the same age as Hong Xianglin, I’m afraid there are no other relatives. He is a good-for-nothing. He is the kind of person who spends food on raising her at home. If she marries an ordinary person at will, she will feel that the food she has fed over the years has not paid back. How could the old and cunning people like the Marquis of Huai'an fail to see that He's little thought?"
Shizhu smiled and said,
"Your Majesty is really smart, this servant didn't think of it. In fact, this slave should have thought of it. Concubine He did a lot of things like this before. In fact, this slave is also surprised. The He family is rich and wealthy even in the capital city, not to mention Jiangnan. Jin, how can you act like this, stingy and unable to get on the stage?"
The Zou family was one of the richest in the capital. Even so, the second prince still chose the daughter of the He family, who was also a merchant, as his first wife.
This shows how amazing the He family’s wealth is!
Concubine Zou slowly put down the tea cup, picked up the fan and shook it gently before standing up.
Shizhu followed closely, supporting her as she walked forward slowly. Two maids behind him were holding some items and followed him not far or near.
Concubine Zou's smile gradually faded,
"It's true that she comes from a rich family, but He grew up in that place in the south of the Yangtze River, where the emperor is far away from the sky. She was pampered since she was a child, and grew up in the hands of her parents and brothers. How could she know the dangers of the imperial back house!"
Shizhu pouted and said,
"But, isn't our Zou family's wealth much less than that of their He family? Didn't you grow up in a noble family? Aren't you held in the palm of the master's and his wife's hands?"
Concubine Zou's face was gloomy, her eyes were filled with resentment, she shook her head slightly and said,
"In terms of gold, silver and jewelry, although our family is slightly inferior to the He family, it is not much less. But after all, I grew up in the capital, and I have been immersed in the big dyeing vat of the Zou family since I was a child. Mom, Even though she is my father’s wife, you also know that none of my concubine sisters and aunts can save money!”
Shizhu was silent, the concubines of Master Zou were either ruthless or arrogant, and they would not think about replacing his wife all day long.
Concubine Zou gave a wry smile, but her features were hazy and intoxicating.
"Over the years, I have helped my mother and fought with those aunts. I finally suppressed them and did not shake my mother's position. Otherwise, you think my mother has no sons. As soon as I get married, these aunts will not eat my mother alive. Already?"
"How dare they!" Shi Zhu said angrily,
"Now that you are the prince's concubine, if they dare to do harm to my wife, I will skin them!"
A hint of sadness flashed in Concubine Zou's eyes, and she slowly suppressed her smile.
"Actually, my mother doesn't want me to become a concubine in the prince's palace. She wants to marry an ordinary, well-off family and become a good wife. But I feel that if I take that step, my mother will probably have a difficult time in the palace. Fortunately, I I caught a good opportunity, and although I am now behind He, there is still a long way to go, and I may not always be where I am today."
Shizhu nodded heavily, she believed in her young lady's ability!
Shizhu is actually not an ordinary maid. Her family is good at raising bees, butterflies, and flying insects such as dragonflies and grasshoppers. At the same time, he is very familiar with the properties of flowers and plants. He can prepare honey and prepare pollen sachets to strengthen the body and nourish the skin.
That year, a fire in the mountains burned all the belongings of Shizhu's family, so he had no choice but to live in the capital to make a living.
Shi Zhu entered the Zou Mansion to work as a maid, and by chance, she came to the side of Zou's concubine.
Concubine Zou soon discovered that this little maid was different, so she deliberately attracted her and bought a house for Shizhu's parents. Gradually, Shizhu's whole family became loyal to Concubine Zou.
"Miss, what should we do next?"
When Shizhu and Concubine Zou talked about more private topics, they often used the names they used in Zou Mansion.
"Continue to keep an eye on He and the people around her! Also,"
Concubine Zou frowned slightly.
"He's target is actually the Ji sisters. At the same time, he must keep an eye on the Ji sisters' whereabouts. Also, if necessary, follow the Ji sisters with "falling flowers all over the ground"."
Shizhu bowed his head and replied, "Falling Flowers on the Floor" is a balm developed by Shizhu's parents for Concubine Zou, which can moisturize the skin.
But more importantly, the trained butterflies will follow the scent of the balm to track the person using the balm without being easily noticed.
Concubine Zou recently felt that there was some secret between He and the second prince that they had not told her.
But it doesn't matter, this doesn't stop her from waiting to see what happens, and maybe she will have a chance to reap the benefits in the end!
He had been in the government for many years and had no heirs. At first, he thought there was something wrong with his health. I sought medical advice from many sources and paid a lot of money for consultation, but in the end, it had no effect.
It was not until later that Shizhu used "Flowers Falling on the Floor" to track down an inconspicuous maid who was chopping onions in the kitchen.
This maid returned to the countryside once a month, and that time, the butterflies following this maid were divided into two batches, and one batch returned to the house with the ice willow next to He!
Bingliu secretly gives this maid a medicine every month!
The person she sent quietly took the medicine out of the bag, took it back, and asked the doctor, only to find out that Mr. He was so vicious! He secretly poisoned her!
If she, the He family, could not give birth to a legitimate son, she would not be allowed to give birth to an heir for the second prince! No wonder, apart from her and He, a few aunts in the house either had miscarriages or were silent!
The only Aunt Yang was the one whom the Second Prince fell in love with when she went to Zhuangzi. Later, because it was said that her birthday coincided with that of the Second Prince's mother and concubine, she stayed in the country and returned to the Prince's Mansion after giving birth to a daughter.
Thinking of this, Concubine Zou said,
"Tell the Ji sisters some news. The enemy of our enemy may be our friend."
"Good neighbor" in the back hall, Uncle Pan said with some confusion and sadness,
"Miss, something seems to be wrong recently. Many people seem to be addicted to our cakes. Normally, eating more and selling more is a good thing, but I always feel like something is wrong!"
yes! We have heard of addiction to alcohol, gambling, and lust, but addiction to "eating cakes" is really unheard of!
The point is, those who can’t buy it are getting crazier and crazier!
We gather at the door of the "good neighbor" all day long, waiting to eat cakes!
After getting the cake, I was ecstatic! Dance! Mesmerized!
Some are even crazy!
There are people rolling all over the floor!
There are those who laugh and cry at the same time!
No matter how you look at it, something is wrong!
Ji Jun thought of someone in his past life who tricked others and put drugs into their food, tobacco and alcohol, which made them addictive.
But in this era, I have never heard of such "drugs".
If there are drugs, they should cost a lot of money.
Is it possible that someone, who worked hard to make it or bought it at a high price, is addicted just to be a "good neighbor" customer?
Isn't it just for yourself or Ni'er?
is this necessary?
With such strength and money, wouldn't it be easier to directly bribe a few killers or thugs?
In the midst of doubts, Zhan Xiao came in and saluted Ji Yun and Ji Cin, saying,
"Two young ladies, Crown Prince Guangning asked me to tell you that the news just came out in the palace that the Queen Mother is in poor health. The third and fourth princes are praying for their grandmothers and are not talking about marriage for the time being. They were chosen a while ago. The ladies can each marry."
This thing is not surprising, but it is a bit fast.
Ji Min's heart trembled slightly, Meilin couldn't enter the third or fourth prince's house? Will he enter the Second Prince's Mansion?
Zhan Xiao continued,
"You two ladies, the eldest master has something to do. I have specially ordered my subordinates to inform the two ladies that brothers Chen Dongfu and Chen Dongying have been acquitted!"
"What?" Ji Jun was surprised.
Ji Min was even more shocked. He originally thought that in this life, Chen Dongying would be deeply involved in "imperial examination fraud" and would not be able to cause trouble again.
Could it be that, going round and round, everything remains the same?
