The First Empress - Chapter 138

Chapter 138 Raising Silver Taels
Linglong also knew that she shouldn’t have said such things obediently, but her words had already been uttered, and it was as if it was hard to stop. Huiqi’s expression turned slightly grim. “I never thought of such a method to kill someone with a borrowed knife. I will think carefully about what you said.”

Seeing that Hui Qi had already picked up the letter, Linglong naturally smiled happily.

Lucy was getting late, the curtains were windy, and Linglong felt a chill run down her spine. It was as if she was soaked in cold water. The situation was becoming more and more uncertain now. She was a woman. She shouldn’t have shown her talent like this, but she was regretful now. Huiqi praised, “You have so much silver in Jieyu Palace alone, so you must be even more powerful than others. However, these concubines are accustomed to being arrogant and extravagant all the time. It would be like a tiger pulling out its teeth to ask them to take the initiative to take out the money.” At this point, he sighed slightly, “I can’t threaten and intimidate them into taking out the silver …”

Hearing this, Linglong understood what Huiqi was thinking. She tilted her head and thought, “What’s the best way to do it? You can raise money without making things difficult for the concubines.” After thinking for a long time, she always felt that this matter was not very feasible. Furthermore, if it really was to be implemented, it was unknown how many people would be willing to do it. ”

“Your Majesty” Seeing that Hui Qi was still divine wandering, Linglong reminded him.

Huiqi looked back, and the light in his eyes had already recovered. He smiled and said, “I have already thought of a way. At that time, you, the Empress, and Concubine De will go and do this.”

Linglong’s heart flashed with sadness, but her eyes remained silent as she bowed down. “I will only listen to the Emperor’s orders.”

Huiqi smiled and said, “You alone have 49,500 taels of silver in Jieyu Palace, let alone other people. I will think of a way. You can go back first.”

Linglong stood up and knelt down.

When he walked out, his palms still felt cold. She had said too much just now, but after she finished speaking, she had always kept her words to herself, allowing Huiqi to see the foresight in her heart. Linglong was afraid that Huiqi would suspect that she had the heart of a tiger and wolf, so she was always nervous. Qin’er came over to hold Linglong’s wrist and walked in front, saying, “Why did Your Highness go in for so long?”

Linglong reached out and pointed at Qin’er’s forehead. “Is that what you want to ask too? Every time you tell me that you have a bitter life, I’ll tell you now. Those who have a bitter life outside the Imperial Palace have all come to Shenjing. Do you believe me?”

Qin’er’s eyes lit up. Not only did she not believe it, she also smiled brightly. “Master, what are you joking about? Is it possible for those people to come here at will now under the feet of the Son of Heaven?”

Linglong stood still and looked at Yu Yinghua, who was slowly falling from the sky, and said, “You don’t know, the heavens are going to change.”

Qin’er hurriedly raised her head and saw that the sky was still clear. She obediently stuck out her tongue and said, “Master, you’re joking again. What’s there to change in the blue sky and the white sun?”

Linglong felt that Qin’er’s heartless heart was also very good. Unconsciously, she remembered that the moment she had just stepped into the Vermillion Palace Wall, she was also so naive and romantic. However, after experiencing so many sword lights and shadows, she already knew that in order to be invincible in the harem, she had to stand at the forefront of the storm and clearly see the situation. Now, she was a little confused. The Emperor was clearly helping him in secret. As for the Empress, the feeling that this person gave Linglong was still so ethereal.

She was like a mountain rock on the coast of the Bohai Sea. It was difficult to see the whole picture, and it was precisely because it was difficult to see the whole picture that it became even more complicated and confusing.

Linglong was puzzled and lost her mind. Qin’er hurriedly called out softly. Linglong then smiled and said, “Go back. Don’t stand here anymore.”

The two of them watched the scenery in the harem while slowly crossing the Spring Wave Bridge.

I don’t know why, Ever since Linglong returned to Cloud Phoenix Hall, Always out of his mind, In the morning, Hui Qi’s words were still lingering in Linglong’s ears. Those words that were still in her ears caused Linglong to feel uneasy. According to Hui Qi’s meaning, she wanted her concubines to find a way to reduce their food and clothing consumption. She even had to follow her own methods to get more donations.

However, it was very easy to say. It was easy to know and difficult to do. Everyone said that money was an external item, but in the end, they were still reluctant to give it away for no reason.

It was already evening, and Cloud Phoenix Hall was already lighted. Linglong had not thought of any way to achieve the best of both worlds, so she was ready to go to bed.

Before she could wash up and remove her makeup, Li Sheng walked into the inner hall. “Your Highness, Your Highness is gathering all the concubines in Kunde Palace.”

“Everyone, have you all gone?” Linglong was still calmly combing the strand of green silk in her hand as she looked at Li Sheng.

“They have all gone. It was an order given just now. Huang Quan came over personally and the Empress said that you must go inside the Dao Kun De Palace.” Li Sheng quoted what Huang Quan had just said and looked at Linglong. Linglong threw the comb on the table and said, “Arrange your shoulders and go to Kunde Palace.”

Li Sheng went to arrange it, Not long after, A scarlet green shoulder was ready, Li Sheng and Qin’er held bright yellow silk lamps in their hands, one on the left and one on the right, to light up Royal servant’s path. Linglong pressed her temple with her hand. She didn’t know if it was because she was thinking too much today or for some other reason. She couldn’t keep her spirits up. Moreover, at this time, the Empress had to gather all the concubines. Linglong didn’t even think about the joints among them. It was just a matter of collecting donations.

However, Linglong had never thought that things would develop so quickly. Of course, Linglong had never thought that things would develop so smoothly.

Polygonum multiflorum, yellow reed leaves chaotic, deep in the night jade dew first zero, just after walking through a bamboo forest, a large area of frost fell from above her head, exquisite gritted her teeth and slowly wrapped her sleeves tightly.

“Your Highness, we’re here.” Seeing Linglong dozing off, Sheng slightly shook Linglong. Her clear crystal-like eyes slowly opened and she said, “Help me in.”

Sheng and Qin’er continued to serve Linglong inside Kun De Palace. Because it was late at night, the entire palace was already decorated with bright yellow silk lamps and embroidered with colored glass. It seemed to be filled with flowers. It was completely devoid of the sorrowful and tragic scene of killing outside the palace.

After passing through the corridor and arriving at Kun De Palace, the Empress was already seated. Seeing Ling Long coming, Ling Long was overjoyed. Naturally, Ling Long could feel the Empress’ kindness and kindness. After saluting, she sat on her seat.

Although it was only evening when the imperial concubines gathered, they didn’t expect that everyone had already arrived. Normally, Li Chongyuan, who didn’t leave the main gate, had also arrived. There were also Consort De, Chen Chongyi, and the others, who were separated from the sick bones. Facing the Empress, they didn’t say a word. Everyone was like Mount Tai crushing down on them.

“This is the first time I’ve asked everyone to come in the middle of the night. This is the first time and I hope this is the last time.” There were no fluctuations in the Empress’ words, which made everyone even more confused. They all looked at the Empress’ dignified face. Today, Ji Zhuhua seemed to have lost a lot of color out of thin air.

The imperial concubines didn’t notice, but Linglong noticed that Ji Zhuhua’s bun was missing many precious ornaments. It was only decorated with a few simple Lei Silk Golden Phoenixes.

Everyone didn’t dare to say anything. Ji Zhu Hua’s right hand unhurriedly patted the table in front of him. Linglong’s heart also rose to her throat as the sound of the slap echoed.

“Forget it. Although some of you are young and stubborn, I can only tell you what happened today. No matter how you look at it, it is not up to you or me to control the situation. Everyone, please be merciful in your hearts.” Before the crowd could understand what the Empress meant, Huang Quan had already brought over a piece of paper. Linglong was not far from the Empress. She could already see in the light that it was a list of Li Sheng’s statistics in her palace.

The imperial concubines talked in a low voice, and their unclear emotions were slightly irritated, and they gradually became like ants that had exploded into a pot.

Some of the women in the palace were short-haired and short-sighted, Ji Zhuhua ignored everyone’s suspicions and said peacefully, “You all don’t know. There are already hundreds of thousands of victims in the Imperial Capital. The situation is extremely miserable. This is Bu Jieyu donating her palace ladder. You should take out your private possessions with your own conscience.”

Linglong looked at Ji Zhu Hua and felt that although Ji Zhu Hua’s words were casual, they created an endless pressure that made people want to do as they pleased in an instant.

“This concubine is willing to donate two White Jade Guanyins. This has solved the urgent need of the Imperial Capital.” The one who spoke was Concubine De. Concubine De had always offered herself a concise contract. This was already her maximum authority. Linglong had gone to Concubine De’s palace several times, but she had not seen anything of any value. The only ones that could be used as silver were the two white jade Guanyins who kowtowed three times at dawn and one batch of incense sooner or later.

This was also the flesh and blood of her heart that she had dug out to repair the wounds in front of her eyes.

Linglong’s heart sank. She bowed slightly at the Empress’ feet and said, “This concubine has already registered 49,500 taels of silver in the register. There is no silver left to take out. Your Highness, this concubine is not trying to attract the attention of the public. She just wants to throw a brick at Concubine De,” Linglong looked at Concubine De. Imperial Concubine De’s gaze also fell. Linglong said, “This concubine only wants to learn from Imperial Concubine De. Take out as many as you have. I hope that the concubines will abandon me at this critical moment of the country.”

Before Linglong could finish her words, Ji Zhuhua had already supported Linglong. Only then did her tense body soften a lot.

Ji Zhuhua glanced at the concubines around him and said, “You are excellent. You can tell that the country is facing internal and external troubles. The Emperor has already said that you are unable to bring out any of them now. Take out as many of you as you want. No matter how many you want, you must always give generously. Now that the treasury is empty, you can only feel a little aggrieved from the harem.”

After Ji Zhuhua finished speaking, he waved his hand and Pei Lan walked over. He took out a booklet and said, “Your Highness, the registration is complete.”

Ji Zhuhua smiled as he looked at Pei Lan. “Did the gemstone screen, the coral tree, the emperor’s green finger jade, and the golden phoenix record everything?”

Pei Lan nodded slightly. “Don’t worry, Your Highness. It’s all recorded. There’s a total of 190,000 taels of silver.”

Only then did Ji Zhuhua nod his head in satisfaction. “Now, this palace has taken out all the silver moon, the hard-won rewards that this palace has obtained over the years, and even the dowry of this palace’s mother’s family. It’s up to you.”

After saying that, Linglong looked at everyone and lowered her head slightly. However, she still felt the burning light coming from the Empress. Her eyes were like a ball of dense flames burning Linglong incessantly. There was no escape for Linglong to retreat.