The story of the struggle of the poor girl who crossed

Chapter 126 Guilty
The emperor is in a very bad mood today, and he didn't intend to see Mai Xiang at first, but the queen mother objected so much, so he wanted to see Mai Xiang instead: "What kind of criminal minister? Didn't General Liang's mother admit it? She took it herself, and General Liang didn't even know about it. Moreover, General Liang didn't agree to her request, and didn't let those who gave bribes go through the back door!"

As he spoke, he raised his voice and shouted: "Go alone and invite General Liang in!"

The emperor received Mai Xiang in the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

When Mai Xiang saw the emperor, she knelt down and kowtowed: "Your Majesty, I am guilty of not restraining my mother and letting her take huge bribes. Although I don't know about it, I am also duty-bound and cannot shirk my guilt. In order to atone for my crime, I am willing to pay a fine of 20 taels, and resign from all official positions, including the title of General Woman. I dare not have extravagant hopes or complaints about the marriage with Prince Rong's son. Please forgive me, Your Majesty. And Weichen's mother, no matter where I go in the future, I will still do my best to serve His Majesty!"

The emperor pondered for a long time, and finally nodded: "Okay, for the sake of your many great achievements and your dedication to serving the country and the people, I will let you and your mother go this time. However, Death penalty is inevitable, but life penalty is inevitable. Your mother has to be punished with fifty boards, and your younger brother will not be allowed to take the scientific examination for five years, so do you have any complaints?"

Mai Xiang hurriedly kowtowed to thank her: "Writing about your Majesty Long En, I have no complaints, but my mother is getting old, and I am willing to take thirty sticks on my mother's behalf, please allow me!"

The emperor couldn't help but sighed: "Okay, sure!"

Oh, what a good girl!It's a pity that the Queen Mother is too tight with the Fan family's faction and the stubborn old Yushitai.These people wholeheartedly wanted to ransack General Liang's house and exile him. If he insisted on protecting General Liang, there would be no peace in the harem and the previous dynasty.

In fact, the queen mother and the Fan family were in the same faction, and he had long wanted to deal ruthless blows to them.However, the time has not come yet, and we have to wait a little longer.Undoubtedly, General Liang's affairs had to be like this.

Mai Xiang pleaded with the emperor again: "Your Majesty, can we delay the matter of sticking for five days?"

The emperor was a little surprised: "Why do you want to postpone it?" If the staff is punished, her mother can be released.Take the blame early, isn't it good?
Mai Xiang smiled wryly: "Your Majesty doesn't know that Weichen's mother has been a bit outrageous for the past few years. Weichen wants to take this opportunity to teach her a lesson so that she will not dare to act like a moth again in the future. Moreover, Weichen If you want to sell your property to raise a fine, if you are punished, it will be inconvenient for the humble minister to move around."

The emperor was stunned for a moment, then nodded: "Alright, that's it, I promise you!" Just such a small request, let her be fulfilled!Alas, she is also a poor person, and she has been tortured enough by her mother these years.

Regarding the matter of Mai Xiang's family, he naturally sent someone to investigate carefully. Every important court official would do a very careful investigation before he reused it.He is clear about what happened to Mai Xiang's family in the past.It is precisely because of his understanding that he is extra tolerant towards Mai Xiang, otherwise, Mai Xiang would definitely not be able to pass the test so easily this time.

When Mai Xiang walked out of the palace, she felt physically and mentally exhausted.

Although, this result was better than she expected, after all, the lives of the whole family were saved, and they didn't even need to be ransacked and exiled.However, this was also considered a disaster, all right, she lost her marriage, the title of general, her errand, and a huge amount of money.

20 taels of silver, if she didn't sell the shares in welcoming guests, where would she raise them?Not only that, but even the five houses that have just been purchased can only keep two at most.

Situ Changfeng heard the wind and hurried over.

At this moment, Mai Xiang only felt that his eyes were dark, and the world was spinning.

Situ Changfeng hurriedly jumped off the steed, galloped over, stretched out his hand and hugged her, who was crumbling, in his arms, feeling extremely distressed and sad.

God doesn't have eyes, let Mai Xiang meet such a mother.It's a good day to live like this.I hope she can bear it, so that she will not be devastated.

What a proud person she is, what an excellent person she is, even though she is a woman, she is not a woman.She is such a good woman, she should live a life of wealth and honor, and should be admired and loved by the world.

However, the reality is so cruel.In the blink of an eye, this extremely honorable woman fell from the clouds.I hope she can bear these hardships, these tribulations.

Situ Changfeng hugged Mai Xiang, feeling unbearably distressed, and he whispered affectionately in her ear: "Don't be afraid, I'm here! As long as I'm here, I won't let anyone bully you, I will definitely work hard to make you Live the good life you want! Believe in me, give me some time, and I will definitely marry you! My original intention for you remains the same, you wait for me to marry you with eight sedan chairs!"

Mai Xiang fainted in relief.

His embrace is so warm.

Situ Changfeng carried her back to the palace and placed her in a new house.

This new house was originally prepared for him and her.Now, the marriage is impossible, but in his heart, the only qualified mistress of the new house is her!

In this life, in this new house, he is willing to live in it for her, and will only live in it for her.No matter how the world changes, he will never change his mind, never let her down, never betray her!
Two hours later, Mai Xiang woke up from her deep sleep and found herself in the new house of the palace.She has visited this new house before, and is very familiar with the furnishings in the new house.

How come here?No, how could she come to this place now?If one fails, it will implicate Prince Rong's mansion and Situ Changfeng.Now, the Queen Mother and the Fan family are just like mad dogs, it's so wrong that they have pierced the sky.

She quickly turned over and got out of bed, and straightened her clothes and hair in front of the full-length mirror.

She pushed open the door and walked out.

Situ Changfeng was guarding the pavilion at the entrance. When he heard the sound of the door opening, he hurried forward and asked with concern: "How is it? Are you feeling better now? The doctor said that you are overworked and must take a good rest. Don't worry." Living here, I am the only master here, people from the East Mansion will not come over!"

Mai Xiang shook her head wearily: "No, now that I am like this, it is inconvenient to live here, and it will hurt you! I have nothing to do, I was a little dizzy before, the sun is about to set, I'd better go home !"

Her attitude was very firm, and Situ Changfeng had no choice but to give in: "Well, you must be hungry, right? Let's go after eating, okay? I've ordered people to prepare the ingredients, and I'm just waiting for you to wake up." Come on, it will be done soon!"

Mai Xiang was really hungry, her legs were a little weak from hunger, so she nodded and said, "Alright, thank you!"

A smile finally appeared on Situ Changfeng's face, and he quickly told his mother-in-law: "Hurry up and tell the kitchen to cook immediately, and make it lighter!"

After hearing this, the mother-in-law quickly responded respectfully and ran away.

This woman is the nanny in charge of the West Mansion.In Xifu, there are no young girls, Situ Changfeng intends to ask Mai Xiang to bring someone here.Before getting married, there are no young girls in this house, so as not to be plotted against.

Some things are hard to guard against, so we have to do something about it.

It would be much more at ease without the young girl.

The dinner was very sumptuous, with eight dishes and one soup, all of which were Mai Xiang's favorite dishes.Six meat dishes and two vegetarian dishes.In addition, there are some appetizers.

Mai Xiang let go of her worries and ate deliciously.

Seeing this, Situ Changfeng felt a little relieved.

It's so good, you can eat and drink, that's good!In this case, he doesn't have to worry too much, as long as he can eat and drink, his body will stay healthy and he will not get sick.

After eating and drinking enough, Mai Xiang stood up: "I should go, I have to go to meet the guests and find shopkeeper Liang."

Situ Changfeng: "Alright, I'll take you there!"

Mai Xiang didn't refuse, and got into the carriage exclusive to the prince of the palace with him.The carriage was very wide and comfortable, and Mai Xiang couldn't help but sighed secretly in her heart.Originally, if there were no accidents, this carriage would be her special car.It's a pity that there are unpredictable things!
When I came to the main store of Ying Ke Lai, shopkeeper Liang was still there.

He is very concerned about welcoming customers, and basically stays in the store until late every day, and some distinguished customers often come to the main store.Even one day, the emperor went so far as to pay a private visit in micro-service, and came to welcome guests to the main store to eat dumplings.

Since that day, shopkeeper Liang has welcomed guests to the main store for dinner every night, and the time to reunite with his family is instead lunch every day.This is also Mai Xiang's point, reminding him to be nice to his wife and children, to spend more time with his family, and not to neglect his family just because he wants to do business.

In fact, Mai Xiang also disagrees with him staying in the store every night.However, he himself was very stubborn, and Mai Xiang couldn't talk to him, so he had to give up.However, Mai Xiang also had her own persistence and insisted on adding 200 taels of monthly money to him.

As the general shopkeeper who welcomes guests, shopkeeper Liang has monthly money in addition to dividends.Originally, it was 300 taels of silver a month, but now 200 taels have been added, making it 500 taels.That is to say, even if he does not make money from welcoming guests, his monthly income for a year is enough to support his family.Of course, it is impossible to welcome customers without making money. The net profit of the main store alone is more than 3 taels a month.

It's just that, in the past few years, she has been busy opening branches, and the dividends in Mai Xiang's hands are not much.Otherwise, 20 taels would be nothing to her, and she would never want to sell the shares.

Hearing Mai Xiang's intentions, shopkeeper Liang couldn't help being stunned, and finally said sadly after a long time: "General, I can contribute 3 taels of silver, and you should keep the shares for yourself."

Mai Xiang shook her head: "No, in this situation, someone must be eyeing me. Otherwise, I would not have fallen into this situation. It may not be a good thing to keep this share in my hands. Back then, I have an agreement with three shareholders that the shares can be sold, but the other shareholders have priority.

Now, my little uncle is far away in Shaoyao City, and you don't have that much money on hand.For this share, we had to find another buyer.All the shares in my hand are priced at 15 taels, what do you think? "

Shopkeeper Liang was in a bit of a dilemma: "I'm afraid it's hard to sell at this price. Although the general's shares are far more than the value of 15 taels, everyone in the world is like this. Seeing that the general is in a hurry to sell, he will definitely try his best to lower the price!" "

Situ Changfeng thought for a while, then interjected: "I'll buy this share, 20 taels of silver, I'll buy it!"

Mai Xiang couldn't help being surprised and delighted, and quickly waved her hands: "20 taels? How can this work? If you want it, it's 15 taels of silver. Otherwise, I'll sell it to someone else!"

(End of this chapter)