Hearing Concubine Jing's joke, Zhou Qian's face looked a little unnatural.
He suddenly remembered that when he was young, he actually liked Concubine Jing who was born as a general. However, Concubine Jing's mouth was very sharp when she spoke. She was not as eloquent as Concubine An. In addition, the number of concubines in the palace increased every year. Over time, Concubine Jing no longer existed in his heart.
I thought that this characteristic would change as Concubine Jing got older, but I didn't expect that it would still be the case.
But at this time, Zhou Qian had already understood that harsh words of advice were more helpful to him than pleasant words.
It's just that in front of the concubine, you must have the dignity of an emperor.
"My beloved, are you worried that I won't be able to fulfill my promise?"
"I don't have this worry, because I don't need your Majesty to compensate me. Your Majesty has never treated me badly, so how can we talk about compensation? Husband and wife are one body, and they both prosper and fall."
Concubine Jing said, opening the cloth bag placed on the memorial, revealing the contents.
Zhou Qian's eyes immediately went straight.
"My beloved concubine, what is this?"
Facing Zhou Qian's knowing questions, Concubine Jing didn't tolerate him, so she directly took out the contents and stuffed them into Zhou Qian's hand.
"Your Majesty, your Majesty is not too dim-sighted to recognize this as a bank note?"
The thick stack of silver notes was heavy in his hand, which was very similar to Zhou Qian's mood at this time.
In his hands were banknotes worth ten thousand taels.
According to a rough estimate, he has at least three to four hundred thousand taels of silver notes in his hand.
If Concubine An had given him so much money, he would have doubted whether King Jin was using his favor to sell his official position, or whether he had done something evil without telling him.
But the person who gave the money was Concubine Jing. Although King Kang had recently become favored, he gave King Kang some powers and official positions in the Sai people, but those were from Qingshui Yamen.
"Concubine Jing, where did you get all this money?"
Zhou Qian couldn't help but worry whether King Kang or Concubine Jing had sold off their family property and knew that he was short of money recently, so they came to give him money specially.
If this is the case, then what do Prince Kang, mother and son want from him?
After all, Prince Kang and his son would not make such generous donations to make him happy before.
Concubine Jing saw that Zhou Qian was not happy when he saw the banknotes, but frowned slightly. She knew that the emperor was suspicious again. She said angrily: "Your Majesty, how do you think it came here? Robbed? Brought by the strong wind?" If your Majesty suspects that it came from an improper source, you can just pretend that I have never been here and I have never given you the banknote. I will ask Miss Xian to donate it to the disaster-stricken area on Luohe Road in her own name. Your Majesty, don't leave it at that time. It is said that my pretty girl is so arrogant in order to win people's hearts."
Finished.
Concubine Jing decisively snatched the banknote from Zhou Qian's hand, snorted, turned around and left.
Zhou Gan was stunned for a moment.
Su Peiyuan, who was standing nearby, was bewildered by Concubine Jing's sudden violent temper.
Stop him, Concubine Jing might give him a kick because of her violent temper.
Why don't you stop them? It seems that His Majesty hasn't let Concubine Jing leave yet, and judging from His Majesty's expression, it seems that he is quite reluctant to part with the banknote given by Concubine Jing.
The reason why Zhou Qian was stunned was not because Concubine Jing threw away her hands and left, but because of Concubine Jing's implication that the banknote was actually handed over to him by Girl Jingxian?
Although he had doubts about Prince Kang and his son, he took a high look at Jingxian's loyalty.
"Su Peiyuan, why are you still standing there?"
Zhou Gan shouted and stood up.
But because I got up in a hurry and sat for a long time, stars suddenly appeared in my eyes, my body was shaking and I was about to fall to the ground.
At this time, a strong wind blew, and the banknotes were flying in the air. Concubine Jing came back, holding Zhou Qian who was about to fall with both hands, and said with worry and self-blame: "I just went outside to get some fresh air." , let Your Majesty calm down, Your Majesty, why are you so anxious?"
"Haha, I'm not afraid that you, my beloved concubine, will be angry with me. I want Su Peiyuan to stop you and I will explain to you myself."
As for the explanation, since everyone is back, there is no need to explain it anymore.
The two of them understood this in their hearts, and neither of them struggled with this issue.
Concubine Jing helped Zhou Qian sit back down again, and took a soft pillow and stuffed it behind Zhou Qian.
This made Zhou Qian unexpectedly discover that although Concubine Jing had a hot temper and was upright, she was actually a considerate woman who was both rough and thin.
"Your Majesty, sit down and I will pick up the banknotes."
Before Concubine Jing could bend down to pick it up again, Zhou Qian winked at Su Peiyuan, who hurriedly knelt down behind him, picked up the banknotes in three strokes, and handed them to Zhou Qian without forgetting to add.
"Your Majesty, all the 360,000 taels of silver notes are here, not a lot of them."
Three hundred and sixty thousand taels!
Even though he was prepared, Zhou Qian was still shocked when he heard the specific amount.
With so much money, I don’t know where Xian Yatou came from?
"Your Majesty, this 360,000 taels of silver was brought by Miss Xian when she was escorting tobacco. She just made money by selling out a batch of perfume. In addition, she made money from the ice drink shop she opened in Jinling last month. The proceeds were delivered, as well as the saltpeter dividends given to her by King Kang. These silver notes were not yet in her hands when they arrived. She may have heard about it from King Kang. Recently, there have been memorials for disaster relief from various places in the court, so she immediately asked someone to help. I gave the banknote to my concubine."
After listening to Concubine Jing's explanation, Zhou Qian finally understood the origin of the banknote.
Looking at the banknotes from Jinling Bank, they were delivered before they could be exchanged in the capital. Knowing that Concubine Jing was not an exaggerator, his eyes were slightly red.
"Young girl Xian is a good child. She has lived through so many years of hard life with Lao Shi4, and she finally got through all the hardships, but she still misses me. I can't help her."
"Your Majesty, one family does not speak the same language. Girl Xian said that if His Majesty had not made her the princess, trusted her and allowed her to take the position of supervisor of the winery, and let her stay in Aurous Hill, she would not have met Ning Ning. Shixian, it is even less likely to be what he is today."
Not only filial but also grateful.
Zhou Qian couldn't help but think of the time when Zhou An donated 100,000 taels, and he secretly wanted to be replaced by a young marquis Dangdang. In addition, he loved Zhou An and the King of Jin, so he followed his wishes and became a marquis.
Since then, Zhou An has never donated money. He only thinks that Zhou An is short of money and the expenses of the Jin Palace are high.
But now that I think about it, this is just an excuse he made for Zhou An.
A truly filial grandson who truly remembers him in his heart will not want to embarrass him even if he endures hardships.
"Su Peiyuan, take out the soft sword made of heavenly iron from my arsenal and send it to Princess Xian's house. That soft sword was used by me when I was studying martial arts with my master. It has been with me for a long time. It can break metal and stone. Nothing can be broken."
The Tiantie Soft Sword can be said to be the most precious sword among swords, plus it is Zhou Qian's personal sword.
After giving this gift to Zhou Jingxian, Su Peiyuan could predict that Princess Xian's mansion, which was already full of guests, would be filled with people recently.
"My dear concubine, how is Miss Xian's health these days?"
"My concubine didn't see her either. She only received a bank note and a message from someone from the county prince's palace."
Faced with such an answer, Zhou Qian thought of his good granddaughter who had a somewhat boring personality and the upcoming competition. He thought for a moment and called Su Peiyuan.
"I will send the sword to you later, and I will draft an imperial edict and send it to Princess Xian's mansion."
