The court meeting dispersed with the gloomy faces of the ministers. The emperor took the lead in collecting donations, and his ministers had to donate.
And how much to donate has become an official knowledge.
Qingliu and the like are graded from top to bottom. The lower the grade, the more donations will be made.
Some people may ask, why don’t high-quality products donate more?
The answer is very simple. The so-called Qingliu means pure and innocent. The higher the level of Qingliu, the poorer and harder it is.
The first-grade Qingliu donated one hundred taels, and the final nine-grade one had to donate nine hundred taels. This was the rule. It would not do to do more, and it would not do to do less.
As for those whose families have their own property, or who are born into a wealthy family, their donations must be based on their rank. If one item is donated, 10,000 taels, the people below cannot exceed this amount.
It cannot exceed the 50,000 taels set by the emperor, but there are many officials in the court, and they work up and down. Around the capital, prefects and county officials from various places who want to perform will send people to make up for it.
Wherever the information spreads, the money will be donated.
So much so that in the past few days, the first words of officials from North Korea and China when meeting each other changed from "Have you eaten?" to "Have you donated?"
People will not feel sad because they donate money, but they will feel ashamed because they don’t donate quickly enough or not in time enough!
Of course, in addition to donating money, there is another major event, the Queen Mother's birthday banquet. Three months ago, the Daxia Internal Affairs Office began to prepare for the Queen Mother's 70th birthday.
As a relative, the Qian family also took this opportunity to fully demonstrate their status and power. Officials and traders from various places who sent gifts may not necessarily be able to see the Queen Mother's beauty.
But you can meet the young men of the Qian family, and you can run errands for two taels of silver. You can send a greeting card for ten years of silver, and you can even meet the direct descendants of the Qian family for one hundred taels of silver.
On this day, Qian Xiaojia's face was gloomy. Ever since he was killed by Qin Yun, he had become an out-and-out waste of the Qian family!
Qian Tiesheng, the head of the Qian family, made peace with Qin Yun, and he became the most disliked person in the family.
People say, if it weren't for Qian Xiaojia, how could the Qian family lose that mine?
But fortunately, his identity as a direct descendant is still there, and he can be considered happy and carefree on weekdays. However, he is not content with the status quo, he wants revenge!
If you don’t repay the hatred of a broken arm, why would you be a husband?
At this time, a young man came forward and bowed respectfully.
"Sir, Zhu Shenshan Villa Zhu Wushuang wants to see you!"
Qian Xiaojia said angrily: "What a cat or dog, you deserve to be my master!"
The boy lowered his head but felt extremely slanderous in his heart. He was still pretending to be a cripple!
However, of course he did not dare to say what was in his heart, otherwise he would be stabbed in the back and commit suicide tomorrow.
"Young Master, Zhu Wushuang said that he brought a gift for you, and he can also help you get revenge!"
Upon hearing the word revenge, Qian Xiaojia's eyes almost burst into flames.
"Let him in!"
The boy stepped back, and soon he led a young man inside. He was more than eight feet tall, with dark skin, and he was holding something in his hand.
Kneel down and kowtow respectfully.
"Zhu Wushuang, a small Zhushen Villa, has met Mr. Qian!"
Qian Xiaojia said impatiently: "Get up, did you just say you would help me take revenge?"
Zhu Wushuang smiled and said: "Yes, Wushuang can help the young master take revenge!"
"Do you know who my master's enemy is?"
"The Ninth Prince, Prince Qin Yun of Liang!"
"Then you are so brave!"
Zhu Wushuang lowered his head and said, "To be fair to you, Master, although our Zhushen Villa has no enmity with Qin Yun, we do have an enmity with someone in Qin Yun's house, and that person is Lu Ban!"
"Master Lu?"
Zhu Wushuang nodded: "Exactly, Zhushen Villa has a blood feud with him! His survival is an unacceptable thing for Zhushen Villa. That's why we went to the Young Master to avenge him!"
Qian Xiaojia snorted: "Is it just you?"
"Yes, it's up to us! Master, please give this gift a try."
Qian Xiaojia's eyes turned cold. He picked up what Zhu Wushuang handed over and Zhu Wushuang stepped forward.
"This is an iron wall, let the villain wear it for the young master!"
Soon, Qian Xiaojia looked at his lost "right hand" and felt a huge wave in his heart.
"Zhushen Villa is amazing!"
"Young master, you can trust us now. As long as there is anything in the world, we at Zhushen Villa can build it."
"Tell me about your plan!" Qian Xiaojia was quite satisfied. He didn't expect that a mere creation of an agency could actually be used by him like an arm.
"Qin Yun is the prince, and the only one in the world who can deal with the prince is the prince! Please help me introduce him."
Qian Xiaojia smiled: "Do you want to get in touch with the eldest prince?"
Zhu Wushuang smiled: "Don't worry, let's be friends with the fifth prince first."
"Okay, come with me!"
…
In Prince Xian's Mansion, the fifth prince Qin Xian looked at the exquisite mechanical creation in his hand. It was a bird. Although it could not fly, the palm-sized hollow bird could actually imitate ordinary birds and peck on the ground!
"It's fun, it's really fun!"
"If you have any other fun things, bring them out!"
Zhu Wushuang smiled and took out something.
"Your Highness, the name of this object is a continuous crossbow. As the name suggests, it can fire crossbow arrows continuously!"
A cold light flashed in Qin Xian's eyes.
"With this magical object, great things can be accomplished! Come with me and see my elder brother."
…
In Prince Hao's Mansion, Qin Hao looked at the crying mother and daughter in front of her. The mother looked in her mid-thirties. He looked closely at her charming face, skin like snow, rippling eyes, plump figure, dignified and beautiful.
Wearing filial piety clothes complemented her outstanding grace, and she cried so hard that it made people pity her.
"Mother-in-law, please forgive me!"
Qin Hao slowly helped him up.
This person is none other than Chen Shutong's widow, Chen Song, and beside her is a beautiful young woman with white teeth and constant crying, who is his daughter Chen Grace.
She is also Qin Hao’s nominal fiancée!
Chen Shutong died, but he took the mother and daughter directly to the palace. Firstly, they could take care of them day and night, and secondly, to prevent anyone from taking advantage of them.
"Your Majesty, you and Grace have not yet consummated their marriage. The woman does not dare to accept the Prince's gift. I only ask that for the sake of my former master, the Prince be kind to my little girl!"
Qin Hao hurriedly helped her, and the smooth feeling made him feel a little moved: "Don't worry, you two, someone will arrange a room for Mrs. Chen."
"Graceful, you need to persuade your mother well. Death is like a lamp going out. Besides, I have already asked someone to build a monument for your father!"
Chen Grace showed grief on her face: "Your Majesty, may I ask who killed my father?"
Qin Hao sighed: "Your father hanged himself!"
Chen Grace: "I don't believe it! Please tell me, my lord."
Qin Hao said: "This matter really has nothing to do with my ninth brother. You guys should have a good rest!"
Ninth Prince, Qin Yun!
Chen Grace kept it in mind.
"I retire!"
Chen Graceful bowed her head and supported Mrs. Chen to leave slowly.
Qin Hao, who was behind him, looked at the graceful backs of mother and daughter, with a meaningful smile on his lips.
"Father-in-law, you died at the right time!"
At this time, the butler stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, this is the exquisite hydrangea with seven orifices sent by Master Lu. Master Lu said that he will not make anything for the Prince in the future!"
Qin Hao's eyes darkened: "Qin Yun, you son of a cheap servant, you occupied Liu Guan Pavilion and robbed my craftsmen. One day I will make you pay the price!"
Then, he added: "In the evening, arrange a special meal for Mrs. Chen!"
The housekeeper was stunned. Sure enough, the prince took back their mother and son for...
The butler bowed and said: "No!"
…
In Prince Liang's Mansion, Qin Yun was entertaining guests.
"Miss Bai, why do you need to go there in person?"
Today, Bai Wanqing is wearing a flowing fairy dress with wide sleeves, and her whole body exudes a charming fragrance.
She glanced at Bai Feiyang, who was mingling with the palace guards next to her, and sighed quietly: "Please, Your Majesty, please take your time!"
Qin Yun waved his hand: "No matter what, we will all be a family sooner or later!"
Bai Wanqing frowned, Qin Yun paused, and showed an awkward and polite smile.
"By the way, have you started making ice?"
Bai Wanqing nodded slightly.
Qin Yun smiled and said: "Okay, from now on you will help me make a batch every day and put it in Yuelai Ice Room. Don't worry, I will pay. The price is the same as Haoran Ice Room."
Bai Wanqing was puzzled: "Your Majesty, doesn't this mean that you are not making any money and you are also losing rent?"
Qin Yun smiled: "Loss? How could it be!"
