Donggong Zhangjiao

"Tsk tsk, it's different if you have money. You can take these 5 taels as soon as you want. I, I, really can't compare to you."

The corners of Fang Yun's lips were slightly raised, and his eyebrows were curved in a smile.

Yuan He said from the side, "Although I said I could take it, it still hurts my body. The empress didn't see Concubine Yang's black face."

"But I didn't force her to take it. She reported the 5 taels herself." Fang Yun snorted and sat down on the couch, "Look, this guy did something. It’s time to try to go to the emperor to claim credit again.”

Yan slightly pouted, "Her Zhongcui Palace, how long has it been since the emperor has been there? I'm afraid his eyes will pop out of his head!"

As soon as these words were said, the master and servants in the room started laughing.

In fact, Fang Yun's guess was not wrong.

Today, Concubine Yang just donated money. The queen informed Pei Yao the next day, and the next day, she sent a snack to Jingqian Palace.

That night, as expected, Pei Yao announced that he was going to Zhongcui Palace for dinner.

After leaving the filial piety period, this is the third time Pei Yao has entered the harem.

Everyone in Zhongcui Palace was extremely happy.

Of course, it cost 5 taels to buy, bah, it was an opportunity obtained by showing Concubine Yang's kindness and virtuousness!
Concubine Yang, who had never wanted to compete for favor with her beauty, had dressed up with extra care today.

She originally looked good, but with such care, she became extraordinarily beautiful.

It's a pity that Pei Yao has seen her hypocrisy, and now he doesn't care about her at all.

There is no shortage of beauties in the harem. Not to mention Fang Yun, Wan Liangyuan now has an outstanding appearance. How can Pei Yao be seduced by her skin?

But since you are already here, you still have to show off.

So after Concubine Yang bowed and saluted, she took the initiative to help her out.

"Concubine Ai is exempt from gifts."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Concubine Yang stood up and looked at Pei Yao with eyes as gentle as water. "Your Majesty is busy with government affairs and rarely has time to see me. I asked the kitchen to make a health soup. Your Majesty will be waiting for you later." You should drink more."

Pei Yao smiled and said, "You took the trouble to arrange it, so of course I want to try it."

The two exchanged a few pleasantries, and sat down directly at the table after entering the room.

It's not that Concubine Yang arranged it early, it's because Pei Yao came late, as if he had picked it up, and there was no chance to talk before dinner, so he ate as soon as he came.

But Concubine Yang didn't mind, she just thought it was because Pei Yao was busy with government affairs.

Anyway, when people come, she can stay the night.

So at the dinner table, he served Pei Yao with extra diligence.

"Your Majesty is used to eating from Concubine Zhao's little kitchen. I don't know if these dishes are to your liking. These dishes are made by my concubine. How about the Emperor trying them."

Pei Yao tasted it to save face, and said along the way.

"You are careful, dexterous, consistent and sensible. These days, I am busy with government affairs, so I will inevitably neglect the harem and neglect you. Don't blame me."

"How could it be?" Concubine Yang shook her head hurriedly, "The emperor is troubled by military matters, and the concubines can't share the worries for the emperor, and they blame themselves endlessly. How can they complain about the emperor? All happy."

This is true and false.

If others said it, Pei Yao might find it somewhat credible, but Yang's reputation has long been torn by Fang Yun here, so he can only believe it.

It will only make Concubine Yang feel more hypocritical.

But he just complained in his heart, but it still didn't show on his face.

And according to what Yang Fei expected, she brought up the matter of donating money.

"This time you donated 5 taels of silver to supplement the army. The queen has already told me that you are in the harem. If you have this kind of heart, you can count as contributing to my previous dynasty. Concubines in the harem, you are rarely so sensible." .”

When Concubine Yang heard the long-awaited topic, her eyes moved slightly and she said with a smile.

"The Empress calls on the concubines in the harem to save money and contribute to the preparation of military rations. Naturally, I have to help as much as I can. I am not as sweet as my sister Zhao. If I can serve the emperor well, I can only do these things. You’ve done your best.”

"Concubine Zhao is very good, and so are you." Pei Yao said lightly.

He didn't like hearing that Concubine Yang always mentioned Fang Yun, and he always felt that Concubine Yang had no good intentions.What happened when Fang Yun was pregnant with the fourth prince, and who was responsible for it? Although Pei Yao did not investigate because there was no evidence, he also knew in his heart that it was related to the Yang family.

Fang Yun was also aware of such a big matter. Fang Yun had never smeared Concubine Yang in front of him.

On the contrary, when Zhong Cui came to the palace, Concubine Yang always grabbed Fang Yun and wouldn't let go.

It makes people feel like the villain is the first to complain.

Concubine Yang was not stupid, she also saw Pei Yao's displeasure, so she immediately winked at Si Qi behind her, stopped talking about the harem, and immediately stood up to pick up food for Pei Yao.

"Your Majesty, please try this, this. Oops!"

While picking up the dishes, a carved and hollow silver bracelet on Yang's wrist suddenly opened its lock and fell into the dish.

"Your Majesty, I forgive you. I didn't do it on purpose."

Concubine Yang hurriedly went to pick it up, but she was too hasty and knocked over the small soup bowl in front of her. The hot soup immediately wet her sleeves.

Si Qi exclaimed and came forward, quickly wiped it with a handkerchief, and frowned as if complaining.

"My slave said that this bracelet is old, and I still want to wear it. There is no suitable jewelry anymore. It's okay not to wear it. Don't hurt your Majesty."

"Okay, no nonsense!"

Yang waved his hands, looking embarrassed.

But Pei Yao naturally heard the meaning of Si Qi's words, and frowned.

"What's going on? Don't you even have any suitable jewelry in the palace?"

"No, it's not, my concubine."

Before Concubine Yang could explain, Si Qi immediately spoke first.

"Your Majesty, slaves shouldn't talk too much, but that day in the Queen's palace, Concubine Zhao forced us to donate more silver taels. The empress felt sorry for the emperor and gritted her teeth and donated 5 taels. These 5 taels are still the queen's life. I hurriedly took a lot of jewelry and pawned it outside the palace to get enough, my slave. I really feel sorry for your empress!"

When Si Qi said this, Concubine Yang quickly interrupted her.

"You girl, why are you getting more and more nonsense? You are talking nonsense in front of the Emperor. Why don't you just pack up your things and leave!"

The master and the servant sang in harmony, but they didn't know that they had touched Pei Yao's reverse scale at this moment.

There was a crisp sound as Pei Yao placed the chopsticks heavily on the bowl.

Concubine Yang turned around and saw a gloomy expression on Pei Yao's face.

"emperor."

Concubine Yang called out in a low voice, a little uneasy, but she also wondered if Pei Yao was angry with Fang Yun.

"enough!"

Pei Yao's mouth was cold.

"Don't think that I don't know what you're thinking today. You donated the silver, and I'm glad you did your best for the army, but you keep biting Concubine Zhao. What do you mean? You think you donated the silver, but Concubine Zhao didn't." What?!"

After listening to Pei Yao's words, Concubine Yang's expression suddenly froze.

what?
Did Concubine Zhao donate money?
when?
Why doesn't she know?
Looking at Concubine Yang's face, Pei Yao's brows furrowed even more.

"Okay, I still have some coupons to approve, so I'm going back first."

After leaving these words, Pei Yao was too lazy to stay any longer, so he threw up his sleeves and left.

After he had gone far away, Concubine Yang chased him out as if she had just woken up from a dream, hoping to keep him.

But it was too late, no one could be seen.

Concubine Yang couldn't control it, so she turned back and cursed angrily in the yard.

I finally realized why Fang Yun was so shameless that day and didn't donate a penny. I'm afraid he had already behaved in front of the emperor.

As a result, her plan today ended up shooting herself in the foot!