Started to get rich after exile

Although the frontier fortress is not as rich as the capital, it is not without rich merchants and officials.

Among the nine frontier states, the upper three states have the best economic strength and total production, with wealthy businessmen and capable officials here; the middle three states are average, with the largest number of ordinary farmers; the lower three states are the place of exile and the most marginalized and desolate area.

Yanzhou's economic strength and total production rank among the top three, and those with background and ability in the family will want more, such as being a master, so many people have the idea of ​​playing in the backyard of the palace.

Those who can become masters in the frontier fortress, apart from being an official, are related to the most prestigious people, such as the wife and concubine of the Prince of Yanbei.

The circle in the upper three states is so big. The wives and girls know a thing or two about each other. Before, their interests did not interfere with each other, and they all maintained a harmonious balance. Now they have a common goal to fight for. view each other as competitors.

What Shan Zhao said is not unreasonable, Princess Yanbei is satisfied with a person who is inferior in every way, and others will focus on her openly and secretly.

Now it only needs to add fire, and Yang Guilan will become a thorn in the eyes of other girls, and they will use various means to pull her down.

The next day, someone in the palace reported that Princess Yanbei would take a concubine for the prince in three days and bring Yang Guilan, a girl from the Yang family, into the palace.

As soon as the news was released, everyone was stunned for a moment. Mrs. Yang was even more dazzled by the happy event, and hurriedly arranged for her daughter. Although they entered the palace as concubines, they were just a small county magistrate. It's a happy event indeed.

Everyone in the Yang family was beaming, but they ignored Yang Guilan's state, which gave other people an opportunity to take advantage of.

When they remembered, they found that Yang Guilan had already gotten involved with a poor scholar.

The poor book looks fair and fair, with a few sweet words and sugar-coated cannonballs, he easily took down the older leftover girl Yang Guilan.

When Ming Lanying heard the news, it was Yang Guilan who had married that poor scholar.

The Yang family wanted to keep this matter a secret, but how could the people in the dark be willing to directly fuel the flames and make things worse. The poor scholar was protected by someone behind him, and the Yang family didn't have time to do anything, so Yang Guilan had to marry the poor scholar.

Mrs. Yang was heartbroken. It was only a day before her daughter could climb up to the palace, and the flesh flew from her mouth, and she fell out of breath for a while.

Yangxian Cheng was also punished by his superiors for this matter. He lost patience with Mrs. Yang and went to play with Xinna's concubine every night.

Wang Yuying's news channel is very special, and he can always get accurate first-hand news at the first time, which Hebai and the others listen to with great interest.

When Ming Lanying saw Ning'er studying in the study, she didn't bother her. She went to the garden to find someone from He Bai, and saw He Bai, Shan Zhao and Dong Xia surrounding Wang Yuying, gnawing at the newly arrived melon.

Ming Lanying flicked her head, "What are you doing here? Don't you want to have fun? Don't you want to make money?"

Wang Yuying bowed her head with a smile, and briefly explained the Yang family's affairs. Ming Lanying didn't say anything after listening.

He Bai covered his forehead and chuckled, "Of course I'm looking for it! Manager Wang in the front yard has already sent out invitations. Princess Yanbei will hold a tea party in three days, inviting everyone to drink tea and enjoy the flowers."

Dong Xia added: "The palace does not support idlers, those who want to enter the palace must show their sincerity and let the princess see."

Shan Zhao finally added, "Princess Yanbei has a reputation of being greedy and amassing money. They know what kind of sincerity they have to show. Princess and sister-in-law, don't worry!"

No one is talking about the matter of the Yang family, but Mrs. Yang let the pigeons of the palace go, and instead gave gifts to make amends.

The gift arrived, but no one was there. Manager Wang in the front yard counted the things and moved them directly into the warehouse. In the eyes of the Yang family, Ming Lanying had calmed down, but he was very disappointed with the Yang family.

The Yang family didn't have the nerve to say anything, and outsiders happily watched the fun.

Three days later, at the flower appreciation tea party in the palace, the wives of each family brought their well-dressed daughters to the banquet early in the morning. There were various carriages parked in front of the palace, and the servants in the palace were rarely busy.

Ming Lanying was pulled up by Nanny Cai early in the morning to tidy up, and she sat dignifiedly in the main hall of the front yard with a smile on her face.

He Bai also tidied up beautifully, Shan Zhao couldn't follow to entertain the guests, so he could only lie on the wall to watch the fun, and kept calling him the prince's brother-in-law.

Although Shan Zhao felt weird about calling him brother-in-law, he felt comfortable after looking at He Bai, who was frowning and looking disgusted.

Dongxia was also pulled by Ming Lanying to support the scene, Mr. Zhao stared at the crazy Ming Lanying, but didn't say anything, and leisurely dried the medicinal materials in the yard.

Ming Lanying sat in the main hall for almost an hour, when everyone was finally assembled, she went to the garden to greet her, drink tea and enjoy the flowers.

Twenty ladies came one after another, including merchants' wives and officials' wives, all of whom came with beautiful girls.

Ming Lanying glanced over, and Wang Yuying whispered her names and ages one by one in her ear.The youngest is only 14 years old, and the oldest is no more than [-] years old. They are all as delicate as flowers.

But when Ming Lanying sat at the first place, she immediately overwhelmed the crowd, dazzling and dazzing, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Aunt Cai smiled with pride and satisfaction. Compared with appearance and temperament, their princess has never lost!

No matter how high the sitting status is, there is no dignity blessed by Ming Lanying's dual status, so when talking to her, her posture is very low, which makes Ming Lanying a little unaccustomed.

The gardener of the Wangfu is very careful, summer is short and winter is long, some flowers are not easy to grow and are rare, but they can be seen in the garden of the Wangfu.

As far as the flowers in front of them are concerned, these wives and ladies can praise Ming Lanying to the sky, such a virtuous and virtuous person, with a discerning eye to know people, and a well-mannered ruler, they all praise indiscriminately.

Slowly it came to the fact that the relationship between the prince and the concubine is enviable, but the backyard is empty, and there are no sisters around the concubine to share their worries. They are really worried about the concubine's health.

Ming Lanying directly picked up the topic, "I'm not just calling you here to drink tea and enjoy the flowers. You should have heard about Miss Yang two days ago. It's a pity..."

"It's not a pity for the princess, it's because she doesn't have such a blessing, she wasted all the good intentions of the princess."

"That's right! The princess might as well find someone better!"

Ming Lanying said the words directly, and those who were sitting did not pretend to be, and directly pushed out the daughter or niece beside her for her to see.

At a glance, there are all kinds of Yingying and Yanyan, Ming Lanying is a little dazzled, holding her head with a headache.

"You girls are as beautiful as flowers. I really can't pick them out. Why don't you come here one by one. If you want to enter the palace, you must have the ability to serve the prince. You can play chess, calligraphy, poetry, poetry, etiquette and imperial archery. , it would be even better if you could learn medical skills, martial arts, etc.!"

Everyone understands the previous words, but the medical and martial arts in the latter part... isn't it for doctors and guards!Serving the prince also needs to be proficient in these? !

Seeing the stunned expressions on everyone's faces, Ming Lanying quickly coughed twice to cover it up, "Hebai, you make arrangements."

"Alright! Sister-in-law just watch from the sidelines!"

The girls look at Hebai with much hotter eyes. I heard that Hebai is the prince's younger sister, who has been living in the palace and has a good relationship with the prince and concubine. Getting this sister-in-law is a big step for entering the palace!

He Bai smiled innocently, and asked the maid to hand out the cut papers one by one.

"It's rare for you girls to come here, so we don't waste time. Write down what you are good at on paper, mark your own marks, and then I will draw lots to decide who will come first. If you need to prepare something, you can follow along with me." Said, I will let the servant girl prepare it."

Emphasizing that the key point is that it is up to her to decide the sequence and prepare things, everyone saw Ming Lanying's lack of reaction and began to worry.

When collecting the papers, He Bai went down to collect the papers one by one. The distance between the people was a bit far, and there were flowers in the middle to cover them. He Bai went down to collect the papers and made a lot of money.

With the heavy purse under her sleeve, she was so happy that she couldn't close her mouth from ear to ear. When she turned around, she quickly emptied more than 20 purses, pretending to take out a piece of paper.

"Invite our first talented girl, Miss Zhu, to come up and perform a stunning dance!"

The girls who failed to bribe them were gnashing their teeth in their hearts. Miss Zhu, who had paid a high price to buy the first performance seat, smiled reservedly, raised her chin proudly, and went to the guest room with He Bai to change clothes.

After coming out, He Bai touched the extra purse in his sleeve, returned to Ming Lanying with a smile, and secretly made a number with Ming Lanying.

Ming Lanying smiled helplessly when she saw the expression on her face, and cooperated with her performance.

Ms. Zhu dared to be the first to stand up and perform, because she would be tired of aesthetics, so she might as well be the first to make a good impression.

Miss Zhu also had the confidence to dance out. The Jinghong Dance was truly stunning, and Ming Lanying herself was satisfied when she saw it.

"Miss Zhu's startled dance opened my eyes. It's really good to stay with the prince."

Miss Zhu was overjoyed, and hurriedly saluted and thanked her, making everyone else's teeth itch with envy.

The following order is arranged according to the amount of bids. Everyone is prepared to go with Hebai. Although Hebai travels a lot, he makes a lot of money behind his back.

If you add more later, you can help to say good things. Ming Lanying also cooperates with her. All the praises should be praised. Basically every girl hints that she has a chance.

The ladies sitting here are also happy, and they don't feel sorry for the money spent on bribery.

The liveliness in the garden lasted until the afternoon, Ming Lanying and Dong Xia feasted their eyes, and He Bai was busy going back and forth all day, people were exhausted.

After the last girl performed, Ming Lanying praised her again, and had snacks with everyone before sending them away, telling them to go back and wait for an announcement.

After sending the last mother and daughter away, she promised to mention her daughter to the prince before closing the door. Ming Lanying rubbed her face, listening to their flattering words all day, her smiling face almost froze.

Ming Lanying looked at He Bai who was holding a bunch of sachets and smirking silently, and said to Dong Xia: "Why do I feel like a pimp? Who would take a concubine for my husband like this?"

Dongxia laughed and kneaded the acupuncture points on her shoulders and neck to relax, "Indeed, other people's wives either directly smack the girl next to them, or find a good family to negotiate a good time and conditions to quietly carry her into the mansion. Such a big fanfare with the draft It’s the first time I’ve seen it as if I’m taking a concubine.”

Ming Lanying also laughed at herself, "This is a big deal! It's all Ye Juelu's fault!"

Dong Xia nodded with a smile, "Yes! That's right! It's all my fault, Big Brother Ye. It's nothing to attract people's attention!"

Ming Lanying couldn't hold back her laughter, "Quickly count how much they bribed."

There are more than 40 sachets, with an average of two stuffed into each girl, and they can't even open them.

Wang Yuying and Cai Momo also put down their work to open the sachet, and Shan Zhao climbed over the wall to help.

It took several people a quarter of an hour to figure it out. Ming Lanying looked at the stack of bank notes and silver in shock.

"6000 taels!"

He Bai and Shan Zhao cheered, "I've earned it! Hahahahahahahahahahaha—"

Ming Lanying smacked her tongue in surprise, but she was in a good mood, and enjoying herself alone was not as good as enjoying it with others, so everyone got twelve taels.

The two stewards Wang and Aunt Cai only earn three taels a month, but ten taels is a huge amount of money.

Everyone was also happy, but Grandma Cai was thinking about how it would end. Ming Lanying had a crooked smile.

"Of course it will be brought in."

"what?!"

He Bai and the others stared round in surprise, and looked at her in disbelief.

Dongxia hurriedly grabbed her, "Didn't we agree not to let them enter the house? Sister-in-law, please think about it first."

"Sister-in-law, you!" He Bai pointed at her with trembling hands, "Why are you trying to cuckold yourself!"

She had learned the word cuckold from Ming Lanying before, but she never thought it would be used on her.

Wang Yuying looked at her, hesitant to speak, "Princess, please think twice, this moment... is not good!"

Shan Zhao scratched his head and looked a little irritable, "Princess and sister-in-law, think twice! It's easy to invite the gods but difficult to send them away. It's easy to carry them in, but it's hard to send them away when the time comes! Don't look at them now, they are easy to talk and manage. It looks like, in fact, he has a lot of tricks, and the prince is not here now. Not only will he cause trouble for you after he is brought into the house, but he will also make a mess."

"I haven't finished yet!" Ming Lanying didn't expect such a big reaction when she casually mentioned a few people, "The money has been collected, of course I have to tell them that they will be brought into the mansion, but whether they can enter in the end is up to Ye Juelu It's up to you."

Aunt Cai breathed a sigh of relief, "Does the princess want to perform in a play with the prince?"

Ming Lanying raised her eyebrows, "Of course! I can't be the good and the bad guys. What have I become? A big show?"

"First, release the news. I am satisfied that the girl has praised the girl. Then let Ye Juelu come back and interrupt their entry into the mansion. It just so happens that the previous battle can be rested for two days. He sent someone back to spread the word also."

He Bai patted his chest, "It was a false alarm, it scared me to death..."

Ming Lanying flicked her brain amusedly, and told Shan Zhao: "I'll work hard on you later, and tell Ye Juelu about taking concubines."

Shan Zhao grinned, "I promise to complete the mission!"

In the military camp three days later, Ye Juelu managed to send the cumbersome prisoners of war back to the neighboring city, led his men to clean up the newly occupied city, and planted their flags.

Just after a short rest, I heard the report from the secret guard, "My lord, the princess is looking for a concubine for you."

Ye Juelu: "?"

In the afternoon, the personal guard came to report, "My lord, the princess wants to take a concubine for you!"

Ye Juelu, who had just packed up his things and was about to go back: "??"

Afterwards, Shan Zhao hurriedly rode over and said to him, "My lord, my concubine wants to give you twenty concubines!"

Ye Juelu, who just got on his horse, said, "???"

What stimulated his wife?