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Chapter 106 Shortage
The Empress Dowager's expression was slightly condensed, "The king of Anjun must have the emperor's handwriting to return to the capital, this is not something that the Ai family can count on.

Aijia is just like you, a useless old lady in this palace! "

A trace of disappointment flashed in Taifei Yi's eyes.

The queen mother looked disappointed, "However, this time is the [-]th birthday of Ai's family. If King An can come to Beijing to celebrate Ai's birthday, the emperor must be very pleased."

She—agreed!

Concubine Yi was shaken all over, tears welled up in her eyes.She kowtowed deeply to the Queen Mother, "Thank you, Queen Mother, for your success."

"You and Aijia have been together in this palace for more than 30 years. What Aijia can do for you, they will naturally do for you."

Concubine Yi thanked her with tears, and Lan Gu helped her to sit down again.

The Empress Dowager sighed. Among the many concubines of the late Emperor, although Concubine Yi was the most beautiful, she was the most honest.

Although Zhao Su was naturally intelligent and brave, and was valued by the late emperor, but what is rare is that Concubine Yi has always restrained herself and kept etiquette, carefully teaching Zhao Su to assist the crown prince.

After the crown prince ascended the throne, she asked the new emperor to send Zhao Su out to Qingzhou and stay in the palace voluntarily.

The new emperor likes to recite poems and paint, but Zhao Su is more like an emperor with both strategy and bravery.

In the beginning, she was not afraid of Zhao Su.

However, more than ten years later, Zhao Su never intervened in the affairs of the court in Qingzhou.Now he only has one legitimate son, and he is very weak. Unlike today's emperor, there are seven or eight princes. Not to mention the prince has already been established, and the grandson of the emperor is almost an adult.

And the new emperor has been in power for more than ten years, and Qiguo Wufu Minfeng is a peaceful and prosperous age!

Now, why is she afraid of a county king in Qingzhou?

After Concubine Yi went back, the Empress Dowager got up lazily, and the palace maid hurriedly supported her arm.

"I heard that Concubine Toffee has been confused a few times recently."

"Yes, when the son entered the palace that day, the concubine recognized him as Prince An and gave him a lot of candies."

The Queen Mother stopped and said for a moment, "After my birthday, if she wants to go to Qingzhou, let her go!"

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Qingzhou Changzhai.

Chang Pu received a letter from Mrs. Pei from Lindu.

It is a great joy for the Chang family that the Marquis of Changping loves Yao'er.

The heart he had been hanging on was finally relieved.

There was a bit of joy on Chang Pu's face.When he came out of the study, one of his feet was careless, hooked on the threshold, and almost fell out.

He calmed down, put his hands behind his back, raised his face slightly, and Mrs. Pei said that he would tell Yun'er about a marriage as soon as possible.

But it's not that easy in such a short period of time.

It's okay if you didn't know before, but now Yun'er not only bought a yard in Zhuxi Lane, but also showed his face in the embroidery competition. It's really hard to find a man in Qingzhou who can match Yun'er.

As soon as Chang Pu walked to the yard with ease, he saw Chang Kuan walking in.

He greeted him with a smile on his face, "Brother, have you also heard about Yao'er?"

"About Yao'er?" Chang Kuan was taken aback, "What's the matter with Yao'er?"

"The Marquis of Changping wants to marry Yao'er as Mrs. Hou, and we will hire Yao'er as soon as she returns to Qingzhou." Chang Pu was so happy that he didn't notice that Chang Kuan's expression was wrong.

"Oh, this is a happy event, but Qingpu, I have something to discuss with you here." Chang Pu said seriously.

Seeing Chang Kuan's solemn expression, Chang Pu put away his smile and let him go to the study.

"Brother, if you have anything to do, just say it. If I can help, I will do my best to help." Chang Kuan seldom came to see him.

Chang Kuan had an expression of not knowing what to say, and it took him a long time to say: "Yesterday, Steward Bai came to my place and borrowed two months' food from me. Your sister-in-law and I have counted the remaining food at home, and it is only enough for you to share the house. next month."

Chang Pu's face turned red, and he said in disbelief: "Brother means that Steward Bai used to borrow food from you, did he say where to use it?"

"It is said that it was borrowed for the yard here."

"This is simply impossible," Chang Pu stood up suddenly, and his voice became louder.

"The grain, fruits, vegetables, meat and eggs produced by the two villages in the countryside have exceeded the annual chewing needs of the family of more than 20 mouths, and the rest can be sold for pocket use.

Butler Bai actually went over to borrow food from you, what on earth is he planning. "

Chang Kuan naturally believed that Chang Pu was telling the truth.Every year Zhuangzi sent new food over, and here always gave him a copy.

That's why he felt strange that Butler Bai actually went to borrow food.

Chang Kuan: "Don't be in a hurry, it's best to call Butler Bai and ask why."

Chang Pu's expression froze, and he said loudly, "Changsheng, go and call me the butler."

Butler Bai is in his 50s. He has worked in Chang's family for more than 20 years, and he has never encountered such a thing this year.

When he stepped into the study and saw Chang Kuan, he understood why Chang Pu came to him.

"Steward Bai, the grain on Zhuangzi will be handed over in more than a month, right? How did I hear that you went to borrow grain from my elder brother?" Chang Pu sat on a chair, pressed his palms on the table, looked gloomy, and watched housekeeper.

Butler Bai's beard twitched. In that case, he had nothing to hide.

He bowed to Chang Pu, frowning, "Master, there is only less than three days' worth of grain in the warehouse. I was afraid that the master would be anxious, so I decided to borrow grain from the elder."

"There is a surplus in the grain handed over by Zhuangzi every year, why can't we receive this year's new grain?" Chang Pu cursed secretly, these unscrupulous slaves, the Pei family has only been away for a month, and it is even more shameful.

"My lord, last year's grain was scarce, and this year's new grain has not arrived. There will be a shortage of grain for a month or two."

"Even if there is a shortage, there is no shortage of grain to sell in the market. You can buy some with the money." Chang Pu looked at him and felt that the housekeeper was becoming more and more unreliable.

Butler Bai's already frowning brows tightened even more, "Master, there is no more money in the account."

"No money?"

"Miss Pei and Miss Wu went to the capital, and after taking away the money, there was only a few taels of silver left in the account. If there was any, why would I borrow food from the elder?"

Chang Pu said angrily: "Didn't Mrs. Pei make any arrangements when she left? Didn't she know that this big family needs food and drink?"

Butler Bai dared not speak.

Chang Kuan persuaded: "Qingpu, if there is a real difficulty here, your sister-in-law and I will help anyway. Don't worry, let the housekeeper come over to get some food. If it is not enough, I will think of a way."

Chang Pu couldn't hold back, and refused: "Brother, how much Shu Xiu can you have, I still have two Zhuang Zis here.

Steward Bai, call the manager of the Zhuangzi tomorrow and see if you can think of a way to transfer some of the grain stored in the Zhuangzi. "

Butler Bai became more and more embarrassed.

"Why, don't they want to come?" Although Chang Pu and Chang Kuan were brothers, they were afraid of being laughed at by him.

This face, he still wants to get it back.

"If they are disobedient, you can go to Zhuangzi and pick two better handles, and replace them."

Butler Bai glanced at him, and said: "Master, it's not that the butler doesn't come, it's because both Zhuangzi have been pawned."

(End of this chapter)