Your Majesty, please do not disturb, the empress only wants to engage in business

However, although Yao Jinse could trust the maid around her, she could not trust her own relatives.

After hearing Bai Tao say that the thing was a roll of silver bills, Yao Jinse became even more confused.

The Yao family is not a big family, and they have never had much influence in interpersonal relationships. Her father's ability to handle affairs is limited, and he is neither better than others nor worse than others. If he were sent to another place, he might be able to make some achievements, but in the capital, where several high-ranking officials can be killed by a single brick, he is one of the most insignificant people.

Even if it was because of the new emperor's ascension to the throne, and thanks to her pregnancy and the birth of the princess, he was only promoted to a fourth-rank official. Just to deal with the social engagements after the promotion, the family's money was already difficult to come by. How come they could spare some money to give her money this time?
I'm afraid he has ulterior motives.

It’s not that Yao Jinse doubted her family’s bottom line, but people’s hearts are fickle. Yao Jinse has seen too much and doesn’t dare to make a guarantee too easily.

"Since you sent the money in, can you explain clearly where it came from?"

Bai Tao was silent.

The outsiders were just sending things in. Where did these things come from? Where were they used? That was not something a servant like her should guess. Eunuch Xiaochi could go outside the palace more often, so when Bai Tao and the others talked to Eunuch Xiaochi, they were even more cautious, not to reveal that they could only pass on information through Eunuch Xiaochi at present - this was also something that Yao Jinse had specially reminded them of when they sent the letter home.

"Since it's unclear where this thing came from, and there's no letter attached to it, I guess either the family got some benefit, or there's something else going on. Put the silver aside for now. It's almost the New Year, and when I get some grace, I'll ask my mother about it when she goes to the palace."

However, it would only take two or three months, so Yao Jinse naturally didn't need to spend this money. Although she lived frugally, there was not much expense in the harem.

As long as everything is fine at home, as long as it is not a big crime, she can help to turn it around, but she can only help once or twice, that's it.

So when we meet next time, there are some things that I have to say.

Bai Tan took the task and took Bai Tao to put the things away. The two little girls, Bai Lu and Bai Shuang, followed and discussed with Yao Jinse what should be planted in these places in the palace.

Pine and cypress must be planted. Although they have no flowers or fruits, they are evergreen all year round and can always add a touch of green to the palace.

There must also be plum blossoms, because Xie Yun'an liked plum blossoms, and their emperor particularly appreciated the elegance of plum blossoms - it was a pity that he himself did not have that elegance at all. Although he sat on the dragon throne and had a dashing appearance, his mind was unfathomable.

In Yao Jinse's words, even though Xie Yun'an couldn't be said to be vindictive, he wasn't a very mean person either.

As the master and servant were talking, the guests arrived outside.

For the palace concubines, apart from birthdays and promotions, there are no major events throughout the year. Being able to assist in the palace affairs is considered a happy event, so close relatives will always come to congratulate them.

Moreover, this congratulation should have come a few days ago, but because Yao Jinse suddenly caught a cold, this group of people came today. The first to come were Zhaopin and Chen Meiren, who had always had a good relationship with Yao Jinse. These two people used to go to Yuxiu Palace more frequently. When Yipin was there, Yao Jinse and Yipin had a good relationship. The four of them were always close. Now Yipin is gone because of a crime, and Yao Jinse has filled this vacancy. Naturally, the relationship should be deeper, instead of becoming estranged.

"My two sisters, why didn't you send someone to tell me in advance? I can go to the door to greet you two sisters."

Yao Jinse held one in each hand and was very affectionate.

Positions should be based on positions. In the palace, if the relationship is really good, the seniority should be ranked according to age. Therefore, Chen Meiren can bear Yao Jinse's call of "sister".

"What a coincidence! I ran into Sister Chen on the way here, so we came together. Don't be so pretentious. We don't know each other. Hurry up and lead us in. It's cold outside your yard."

Zhaopin has always been a quick-witted person, but since she has the ability to be valued by the Queen and assist in the management of the six palaces, she is naturally not someone who would offend others with her words. If she did not have a close friendship with Yao Jinse, she would never say such words.

The three of them were all masters, holding hands and walking into the hall in a friendly manner. Naturally, the palace maids who had been waiting at the door came over with tea and cakes to serve the three masters.

"I see that your Yuxiu Palace is quite a busy place. I didn't have the courage to come and ask you earlier. When I left, you were kept by the Empress. What job did the Empress assign you?"

Yao Jinse deleted a few words of the conversation between her and the Queen in Kunning Palace, and then saw that Zhaopin's expression had dimmed.

"I told the Queen the other day that it was my first time to take care of so many things, so I couldn't help but feel overwhelmed. I wanted you to come and help me, but the Queen didn't arrange for you to come to my side, but sent you to Concubine Zhuang instead. This is really strange."

The Queen Mother has always been wise and generous. In the eyes of everyone in the harem, no one would think that the Queen Mother is the kind of person who bullies Yao Jinse just because she has a bad relationship with the Imperial Concubine. But since Concubine Zhao wanted the person first, why did she send Yao Jinse to Concubine Zhuang?
But it’s something that we can think about but hard to say.

Concubine Chen is from Concubine Zhuang's palace, and she sees the main lady in her palace more often. Concubine Zhuang is also from a prominent family. She was straightforward and lovely when she was young, but now that she is older, she has become a bit more sophisticated. Concubine Chen is also cautious in the palace on weekdays, and now naturally she passes on these experiences to those who are about to work under Concubine Zhuang and asks them to be cautious.

"After all, I have the Imperial Concubine and the Empress here, and Concubine Zhuang won't have it too hard on me. My two sisters, please don't worry about me."

Yao Jinse knew what the queen meant, but there were some things she couldn't say too clearly: "The queen has her own reasons for making such arrangements, so don't think about it, sister. I'm afraid I won't be able to have a peaceful afternoon. It just so happens that the two sisters are here, so please help me deal with it."

It is very common in the palace to flatter the powerful and bully the weak. Now that Yao Jinse is showing signs of emerging, those who curry favor with the powerful will rush over at the first opportunity. I'm afraid there will be no peace this afternoon.

Yao Jinse never liked the way the servants in the Ministry of Internal Affairs were doing things that were so eager to curry favor with her. Sometimes she was too lazy to see them, but there were some things that she couldn't avoid. Today, these two were here to help her block some of the obstacles. (End of this chapter)