OBS Chapter 328 Outsourcing Filial Piety to Her (9 Reward Value Extra)
Chapter 328 Outsourcing Filial Piety to Her (9 Reward Value Extra)
As for why not presenting the hot pot recipe to the emperor... Jiang Wange's idea was very simple.
Looking at modern society, there are so many couples who start a company together, but end up becoming enemies because of their own interests.
Although Nangong Xuanyu is an emperor, she also believes that this man's feelings for her cannot be influenced by a little bit of interest. But when love is mixed with the exchange of interests, it is no longer pure.
Besides, being rich and having a husband are two different things. Of course, she has to use the help of the Duke of Zhenguo to build her own career!
The emperor had a gentle look on his face, but when he looked at Jiang Wange, there was a hint of imperceptible coldness in his eyes.
Concubine Wen did have some wonderful ideas, but she had already married into the royal family. Instead of thinking about how to serve her country, she was colluding with the Duke of Zhenguo!
The promotion of hotpot alone has made the Duke of Zhenguo Mansion a lot of money. If Concubine Wen comes up with other novel ideas, the financial resources of the Duke of Zhenguo Mansion will definitely increase significantly in a short period of time.
The difficulty of his long-planned layout will be greatly increased.
However, the caravan that made profits from smuggling by the Zhenguo Mansion had just been destroyed. If he openly prevented Concubine Wen from helping, the Zhenguo Duke would definitely become suspicious.
In this case, let’s find something for Concubine Wen to do.
"…The Holy Birthday Festival is only a month away. My beloved concubine, are you willing to show your filial piety to me by personally copying 749 volumes of Buddhist scriptures for your mother?"
The Empress Dowager's birthday is called the Holy Birthday Festival.
Jiang Wange was completely stunned, and the smile on her face gradually froze.
Ah, no!
Concubine Liu was the niece of Empress Dowager Liu. Empress Dowager Liu did not allow Concubine Liu to copy Buddhist scriptures on her birthday. Why did she ask her to copy?
And everyone in the palace knows that she and Concubine Liu don't get along well!
She took the trouble to show her filial piety to Empress Dowager Liu, and Concubine Liu would definitely scold her behind her back. No, given that woman's character, she would probably not do that behind her back, but would mock her in person!
Moreover, Nangong Xuanyu and Empress Dowager Liu are not biological mother and son, and their relationship in the book is also very distant. What on earth was he thinking, why did he outsource such filial piety to her?
Seeing Jiang Wange's expression, Nangong Xuanyu slightly restrained the smile on his face and asked in a deep voice: "My beloved concubine is unwilling?"
Hearing his slightly cold tone, Jiang Wange suddenly woke up from her dream.
She almost forgot that the man in front of her was an ancient emperor, and his words were imperial decrees. His feelings for her were not yet deep enough to be unforgettable, so he naturally could not accept a concubine disobeying him.
Moreover, the ancients attached great importance to filial piety. In some dynasties, becoming an official depended on selecting filial and honest people.
No matter how distant the relationship between Nangong Xuanyu and Empress Dowager Liu is, they must act nicely on the surface.
After all, His Majesty entrusted her with such an important task because he valued her. Otherwise, why didn't he go to find Concubine Liu?
Thinking of this, Jiang Wange felt much more comfortable: "Since this is what your majesty wants, how can I be unwilling? Your majesty, please rest assured that I will work hard!"
It only took one month to copy all 749 volumes of Buddhist scriptures. I was afraid that she would be very busy in the days ahead...
……
The next day.
Zhongcui Palace.
Xiao Mingzi stood in front of Shen Zhinian with his head bowed, and reported respectfully: "Your Majesty, the young lady you asked me to inquire about yesterday is Wu Changzai who lives in Luoying Pavilion."
"Wu Changzai was weak and sickly, and she rarely went out, so many people in the palace didn't have much impression of her."
Shen Zhinian made a "tsk" sound and felt a little emotional.
A frail and unfavored concubine who wakes up in the palace does not fight with others, but just wants to live a quiet life. In the end, because she spoils her younger brother without any bottom line, she violates the palace rules and is sentenced to death by the emperor.
All I can say is that there must be something hateful about every pitiful person.
Handan asked curiously, "Madam, why are you suddenly investigating Wu Changzai?"
There was no way to explain the past life to them, so Shen Zhinian said, "After lunch, send someone to invite Wu Changzai to Zhongcui Palace and tell her that I have seen her staying at home and rarely go out, and I want to talk to her."
"Yes!"
……
Falling Cherry Pavilion.
Wu Changzai's personal maid Tan'er said indignantly, "My lady, the families of other concubines are mostly concerned about whether they are doing well in a difficult place like the harem. Even if they want them to compete for favor, it is for the glory of the family."
"But I have to say something disrespectful. How could the master and the mistress treat you like this? They knew that you were in poor health, but they still blamed you for not being favored by His Majesty and not being able to fight for a good future for the young master."
"If a man really wants to make a name for himself in the government, he should study for the imperial examination! What's the point of always thinking about relying on your connections?"
Because of her long-term illness, Wu Changzai's face was almost transparently pale. Hearing this, she frowned and said, "Tan'er, don't say that."
"Yaozu is the only brother in the family, so we six sisters will naturally do everything we can to support him."
"It's all because of my weak body and incompetent abilities that I can't win the favor of your majesty. The only thing I can do is to live a good life in the harem, so as not to cause any trouble and bring trouble to my ancestors."
Tan'er pouted. Although she disagreed, she didn't dare to talk back to the young lady.
At this time, another palace maid came in, nervous and a little terrified: "My lady, Miss Qiuyue beside Concubine Rou is here!"
Tan Er was very surprised: "Empress Roupin is a favorite concubine, and she is pregnant with the emperor's heir. Her status is extremely noble! Many palace concubines want to pay their respects to Empress Roupin, but they can't see her. Why would Empress Roupin suddenly send someone to our Luoying Pavilion?"
Wu Changzai didn't have time to think deeply, and hurriedly said, "Please come in!"
"Yes!"
After Qiuyue came in, she did not look down on Wu Changzai because of her low position and lack of favor. She bowed politely before telling her Shen Zhinian's purpose.
No matter what the real purpose of Concubine Rou was, she, a mere maid, could not refuse the summons. "Please wait for a moment, young lady. I will change my clothes and go to see Concubine Rou."
"You are always so polite."
On the way to Zhongcui Palace, they ran into Concubine Han.
Although Wu Changzai didn't know the other person, she still followed Qiuyue and performed the ceremony according to palace rules.
Han Guiren recognized Qiuyue and knew that she was from Zhongcui Palace. She was very gentle and said, "No need to be polite."
"Miss Qiuyue, what are you doing..."
Qiuyue said politely, "Your Majesty wants to summon Wu Changzai. I dare not keep you waiting for long, so I will take my leave first."
The smile on Han Guiren's face froze slightly, but she did not show any abnormality in front of them: "Okay, you go ahead."
After their figures disappeared, Han Guiren still stood there without moving. Zidie called out, "My young lady..."
Han Guiren said with a gloomy face: "I look for opportunities every now and then to show my courtesy to Concubine Rou, but she always ignores me and summons a concubine who has no favor instead!"