Tibetan beads

Chapter 287 Rewards
The emperor is indeed poor!

He has never been a frugal master, and there are so many concubines and beauties in the harem to support, and when they are favored, they are rewarded with large sums of money, and the cost has always been a lot.

Zhang Huaide was exposed for betraying officials and enriching his own pockets. Only then did he realize that the court was already empty—even the sacrificial vessels in Taichang Temple were replaced. Wherever money can be obtained, can these people be let go?
The national treasury was empty, and the private treasury didn't have much money. The duanwang mansion was stolen, but there was no way to fill a big hole with that little money.The emperor was furious and interrogated Zhang Huaide to death, but he only said that all the money went to Duan Wang's Yinzhuang.As for King Duan, the money has already been spent by killing him.

The emperor was helpless, he was so angry that he just waited for this matter to subside, and dragged Duan Wang down.

These days when he regained his power, the emperor sighed, not even interested in beauties, so he was thinking about where to get money.Those governors, he can only give orders, Jiang Yi is obedient, but at the beginning of the year, he has already sent a large sum of gifts, so it is a bit difficult to justify with him...

At this critical moment, Duke Zhao actually sent money, how could the emperor not like it?

He looked at Yan Cheng with loving eyes, and his tone was even more gentle: "Oh? You have just finished the war, you must pay the loyal soldiers a lot, and you can still spare them?"

Yan Cheng said: "Your Majesty, don't worry, we won't lose a single penny of the pension. Although life is a bit tough, we can still endure it. No matter what, Your Majesty cannot be burdened."

The emperor smiled and nodded, thinking, since Mr. Zhao is so knowledgeable, he should treat Yan Er better in the future!

The servant took Yan Cheng's memorial and presented it.

The emperor took it over and opened it to take a look. The next moment, his eyes almost popped out.

This, so much...

He hesitated for a while, then asked: "So rich is Xirong?"

Yan Cheng replied: "Your Majesty doesn't know something. When Xirong was defeated, the soldiers found a group of Persian merchants who were locked up. In order to thank them for saving their lives, they told us the place where the treasure was hidden. After counting, my father ordered me to Send them all to the capital."

The emperor couldn't help laughing.There is still such a windfall, which is always favored by God.

With gentle eyes, he said: "You father and son are loyal, I know. You have wronged Duke Zhao before, and you have not been rewarded for your military exploits. What do you want?"

Yan Cheng immediately saluted: "Your Majesty, I do have something on my mind, and I would like to ask Your Majesty to fulfill it."

"Say."

Yan Cheng showed a shy smile, and said: "The date of my marriage is set for September. Guanzhong has just experienced a great battle, and I need a happy event. I want to ask His Majesty's grace, so that the people in Guanzhong can feel the mighty grace of heaven." .”

"Really?" The emperor was easy to speak, "Then I will give you a marriage! Which family is your fiancée from? Later, I will ask Concubine Xian to add makeup to her."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness!" Yan Cheng kowtowed to the ground with a happy expression on his face.

Yan Ling looked jealous and said, "Your Majesty, I also want to go back to participate. Our Yan family hasn't had a wedding for a long time, and I want to see it."

Hearing what he said, the emperor frowned.Even if Duke Zhao showed his favor so much, he didn't want to let Yanling go back.Otherwise, there would be no bargaining chip in hand to contain Yan's.

Before he could speak, Yan Cheng had already scolded: "What do you have to know? What a rare opportunity to stay with His Majesty. Isn't the wedding just like that, and you are not a child anymore, why are you thinking about playing?"

Yan Ling said confidently: "Why are you playing? Let me observe first, don't I have experience in my own wedding in the future?"

"you……"

The emperor couldn't help laughing.It seems that this is not what Zhao Guogong meant, but Yan Er, who wants to join in the fun.That's right, he's just such a real brother, so there's nothing wrong with wanting to attend the wedding.

"You don't need to worry." The emperor said, "When you get married, I will also give you a marriage. I guarantee that it will not be worse than your elder brother."

"Really?" Yan Ling was overjoyed, and hurriedly kowtowed to thank him, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

When he raised his head, he still glared at Yan Cheng.

Yan Cheng looked helpless, and said: "I have nothing to say, I must have caused a lot of trouble for Your Majesty in the past six months, and I am very frightened."

The emperor waved his hand: "This kid doesn't look good, but he didn't cause any trouble. Well, is that all you want?"

"Yes." Yan Cheng kowtowed again, "Your Majesty bestowed the marriage, and I am so grateful."

The emperor was satisfied: "Is there anything else to do, my lords? If you have nothing to do, you can leave the court!"

……

After the court was over, Yan Ling took his elder brother to meet the prince.

The crown prince treated Yan Cheng very politely and gave him enough face.

After leaving the East Palace, the two brothers went back.

"Brother, you denied letting me go back in front of His Majesty, did you find another way?" Yan Ling asked in the carriage.

Yan Cheng nodded: "Your Majesty is rich, has treasures to open the way, and treats us very well. But if we take the initiative to let you go back, he will probably be suspicious and have to let others talk about it."

"Who did you buy?"

Yan Cheng raised his chin in the direction of the palace.

Yan Ling understood it, and said in a low voice, "The harem."

Yan Cheng smiled and nodded.

……

"Duke Zhao's son has entered the capital?" The concubine Xian, who was leaning on the beauty's couch, looked at the palace man who reported the news in surprise.

The palace man nodded: "Yes, empress."

"Come to pick Yan Er back?"

"That's not true. It is said that he came here to plead guilty for his father, and he also sent a large amount of property and brought in dozens of carts!"

Concubine Xian lowered her eyelids, looking at the embroidery on the handkerchief.

The palace man continued: "Your Majesty was overjoyed and asked what the son wanted. The son said that the wedding was approaching and he wanted His Majesty to give him a marriage. His Majesty agreed to him and said that you should add makeup to his fiancée, Your Majesty."

"Wedding date..." Concubine Xian murmured, "By the way, he will be crowned this year, so it's time to get married, so fast!"

The palace servants felt a little strange, so they asked, "Your Majesty, have you seen the son of Duke Zhao?"

Concubine Xian came back to her senses, and said with a faint smile: "I haven't seen him before, but I knew his parents before leaving the cabinet, so I said this."

"Oh." The palace man wondered, so why is the empress flattering the second son of Yan?It doesn't seem like it's been said before.

"Add makeup to his fiancée? Which family is his fiancée from? I seem to remember the last name is Xie."

"Yes." The palace servants had inquired about it, and reported, "Miss Qi County Xie's family is knowledgeable in books and etiquette, and has a dignified appearance."

Concubine Xian smiled slightly: "The Xie family in Qi County is well-matched. It's a pity that her family is far away in Qi County, so she will never come to Beijing, so she can only send the makeup gift there."

Palace people should be.The Xie family in Qi County is also a big family, and the one Yan Cheng married is also a concubine lady, quite famous.

Concubine Xian sat up and said: "Since His Majesty has an order, I must choose carefully. This gift must be decent and satisfying, so as to show His Majesty's grace."

(End of this chapter)