PFC Chapter 143: Leaving News
Chapter 143: Leaving News
When Chen Qingqing arrived at Lin Yan's courtyard, she found that except for the maid who was cleaning, Lin Yan and her personal maid were not there. After further inquiries, she learned that Lin Yan could leave the house at will, which was a right that no woman in the backyard of the palace had. No wonder Mu Xueli hated Lin Yan. Chen Qingqing seemed to understand a little.
Chen Qingqing then went to Mu Xueli's yard.
"Sister, I heard you had a stomachache. I wonder if you feel better now." Chen Qingqing asked with concern.
"Much better. Thank you for your concern, sister."
"That's good. I was worried. Sister Mu, did you know that Sister Lin has left the house?"
"Oh, when?" Mu Shirley said.
"I heard that it was when you asked the imperial physician to come. It seems that he is not in the mansion today."
Mu Xueli suddenly felt a little stomachache again. As a princess, she had to report in advance before going out. Lin Yan was a concubine, she could go out whenever she wanted. Zhao Yuan had no restrictions or precautions on her. Damn it, this was what she hated the most.
She was a free worker in the Rui Palace with her own dowry and expenses. Lin Yan was the real mistress of the Rui Palace. If she hadn't had money in her hands and used it to build a way out, none of the Rui Princes would look at her straight in the eye. The palace's general manager Zhai Zizhuang followed Lin Yan's lead. What was she? She was just an old maid of the Rui Prince who didn't want money.
She was very conflicted inside. That woman didn't want to be favored by her husband. No one was born to be a slut. She had an affair. She was forced to do all this by Zhao Yuan and Lin Yan.
Lin Yan didn't know that her every move outside was being monitored.
Juyifang reopens
Zhao Yuan predicted that the situation would not be too optimistic. Jordan was also very nervous, although Prince Rui personally assured him that it didn't matter whether he made a profit or a loss, and that everything would be arranged by Concubine Lin, as long as Concubine Lin was happy.
Juyifang has a new owner, and it's a woman. Jordan, who lost all his money and was beaten black and blue and left on the street to be a beggar, was unexpectedly hired back to be the shopkeeper. A brand new way of playing and a few gimmicks have set the streets of Beijing on fire.
Concubine De soon got the news, which was brought by Mu Xueli. She told Concubine De what Lin Yan had done: "Mother, you don't know, Concubine Lin is really too much. As a woman of the royal family, she actually disregarded her status and showed up all day long, and even started a business. That's fine, but the most unbelievable thing is that she actually became the owner of a gambling house!"
Hearing this, Concubine De's face turned gloomy, and her anger burned in her heart. She said angrily: "What? She actually did such a thing? It's simply a disgrace to our royal family!"
At this time, Zhao Yuan was busy in the gambling house with Lin Yan. Suddenly, he saw several eunuchs in the crowd. They looked hurried, as if they had something important to convey. Zhao Yuan immediately realized that something was wrong and hurriedly asked them what happened. After learning that the Empress Defei had urgently summoned him, Zhao Yuan appeased the eunuchs and hurried into the palace.
Concubine De was anxiously waiting for Lin Yan to come and explain, but she didn't expect that it was her son Zhao Yuan who came. She was furious, her eyes widened, and she stared at Zhao Yuan fiercely, asking, "Why is it you?"
Zhao Yuan replied with a smile: "I miss you, mother, so I came to see you."
The Empress Defei said even more angrily: "Humph, how shameful! You dare to say you miss me! Do you know that your wife is becoming more and more lawless now? You don't even discipline her at all!"
Zhao Yuan quickly handed over an exquisite box and said flatteringly, "Mother, calm down. This is your son's filial piety to you."
The Empress Defei did not appreciate it and continued to scold, "Don't think you can make me happy by giving me a little thing. Your Concubine Lin can no longer stay. Don't blame me for not telling you in advance this time."
Zhao Yuan smiled and said softly, "Mother, don't be angry, open the box and take a look first." His eyes were shining with anticipation and tenderness, hoping to make Concubine De happy.
Defei frowned slightly, but still nodded to Ke'er to show her agreement. Ke'er carefully opened the box, and a huge milky white pearl appeared in front of everyone, emitting a soft and dazzling light.
Zhao Yuan smiled and explained, "This is a gift that Lin Yan bought especially for you. The money she used was all earned from running her own cake shop."
Hearing this, Concubine De was stunned. Cake shop? Isn't that the only one in the capital? Although she was in the deep palace, she was not unfamiliar with this name, and even many palace maids went out of the palace to buy it. However, she never expected that this shop was actually opened by Lin Yan.
Zhao Yuan continued, "Lin Yan's business vision is really unique, even the crown prince is jealous. But don't worry, mother, she just likes to make money and regards it as a form of entertainment. Moreover, she gave all the money she earned to me and didn't keep a penny for herself."
De Fei listened quietly, and the anger on her face gradually disappeared, replaced by surprise and curiosity. She began to think about the new information, trying to understand Lin Yan and the story behind her.
"Oh... So that's how it is." Concubine De let out a breath slowly, as if the doubts in her heart had been resolved. She gently stroked the pearl, feeling its smoothness and warmth.
Zhao Yuan nodded slightly to show his agreement.
On the other hand, Lin Yan was completely unaware of this. She worked hard to earn money, but in the end, Zhao Yuan took advantage of her and left her with nothing.
Defei went on to say, "In that case, I can turn a blind eye this time. However, you must pay me five thousand taels of silver every month as a tribute." She asked for the price without any hesitation, completely disregarding how much money Zhao Yuan and Lin Yan could earn.
Zhao Yuan responded with a wry smile: "Mother, you see this gambling house has just opened, and we don't know how much profit it can make. Can you pay one thousand taels per month first?" He tried to bargain with Concubine De.
After thinking for a moment, Concubine De replied, "Doesn't she also have a cake shop?"
Zhao Yuan explained helplessly: "Mother, you don't know that the money earned from the cake shop did not fall into her hands. All the income was used for the daily expenses of the palace. Mother, you should know that the expenses of the Rui Palace are huge. Not only are there expenses for interpersonal relationships, but also various other expenses, especially the expenses for additional guards. If we don't do this, we will find it difficult to maintain basic security. That's why we let Lin Yan, a woman, go out to make money. My son is really incompetent!" As he spoke, he lowered his head and sighed.