Phoenix Fight: The First Concubine

Chapter 98 Peach Blossom Debt

Murong Wei waved her hand and said, "No need, you guys go back, I don't want to sleep yet."

The concubines stood up and said goodbye.

Murong Wei leaned on the wicker chair and snorted, "I don't know what that means."

She looked at the moonlight in the sky, thought about the things in the mansion, and after a while, she called Madam Zheng, and quietly went out from the narrow passage.

Tonight, another mysterious visitor ushered in the dungeon of the Shenxing Department of the Wangfu.

Murong Wei put on a Zhaojun cover on her head, and walked slowly to the end of the cell. Madam Zheng next to her only said that she wanted to ask Wei Bin something, and the people from the Shenxing Department fawned and sent her in.

Few of them recognized Murong Wei. As a princess, not everyone could see Murong Wei.

Now she has changed into a plain beige, which is even more plain. Others only regard her as the servant girl next to the princess.

After entering the cell, Wei Bin was sitting against the wall in a daze. His treatment was not bad, and there was an oil lamp inside, and the lamp was like a bean.

Nanny Zheng drove the cell to a distance, and entered the cell with Murong Wei.

In fact, she disapproved of Murong Wei's coming to this dirty place. In her opinion, this kind of place was too filthy, how could someone with such a noble status as the princess be allowed to come in?
Murong Wei didn't care about this. To her, as long as she could get the answer she deserved, then everything would be fine.

Seeing someone coming in, Wei Bin immediately turned his head to look, and squinted his eyes to see Madam Zheng clearly, "Mother Zheng, I have explained why you are here..."

Suddenly he widened his eyes, saw Murong Wei's face, and immediately stammered: "Princess..."

"Shut up." Murong Wei waved her hand to stop him from continuing.

She looked at Wei Bin, and saw that he was indeed living a good life. Obviously, she didn't teach him a lesson, and he really treated this place as an inn!
Murong Wei's eyes were as cold as ice and snow: "Does Guanshi have nothing to explain to my concubine?"

Wei Bin calmed down, he didn't know why such a noble person as the princess appeared here.

What happened outside?
Did the princess notice something or did what he wrote dissatisfy her?
"The villain doesn't know what the princess means?"

Murong Wei sneered and said: "Ming people don't talk dark words, Wei Bin, it seems that my concubine made you live too comfortably. If you don't want to be tortured, you don't know the pain! What my concubine asked you to write, you actually Dare to hide it, it seems that you don't plan to get out alive."

Wei Bin was terrified, "The villain wrote it truthfully, I am wronged, princess, how dare the villain hide it..."

"Really?" Murong Wei asked leisurely: "Then tell me, for the sake of Nanny Ling's two granddaughters, how much favor did you receive before you dare to play around with the prince? This concubine is really curious."

Wei Bin froze as if struck by lightning.

His small eyes were wide open, and he was sweating profusely.

How did the princess know about this?
Wei Bin stammered: "The villain doesn't know what the princess is talking about."

"I don't know, so it's not Ling Momo who ordered you to attack this concubine. If that's the case, it's you and your mother-in-law who have the audacity to attack this concubine?"

Murong Wei's words immediately pushed Wei Bin into a corner.

Her words were a little seductive, making him blame Lingmao for everything.

If Nanny Ling didn't do it, then he should have done it.

He has no choice.

Wei Bin's face was ashen, he didn't know how the princess knew about it.

But now that he has been caught by the princess, he has no choice.

"Damn the villain, it's none of the villain's business, it's all done by that bastard Ling Youcai!"

Murong Wei's eyes were bright, and she couldn't help being surprised when she heard his words, why wasn't Nanny Ling instigated this matter?

Mother Zheng shouted: "So, you are the one who messed around with the prince?"

Wei Bin shook his head quickly: "It's not a villain. It's Ling Youcai. He found me at that time and asked me to exchange some spices for the prince. I thought it was what Aunt Zhang often used, and I thought it was Aunt Zhang who bought Ling Youcai." , using this as a means of flattering the prince. Later, something happened, and I was afraid that I would hurt myself. When I pressed him, I found out that he wanted to dedicate his daughter and Nanny Ling's granddaughter to the prince as his concubine. He found out The lord treats you as a favorite of the wangfei, so he wanted to use some tricks. Originally, he wanted to use Aunt Zhang's trick to make you and the lord angry. It happened that the lord went to Aunt Zhang's place that day, so he informed Xiao Lizi to do something. The lord and the concubine had an awkward quarrel, although it was exposed, but when I pressed him, he promised me benefits..."

He said a lot in one breath, and glanced at Murong Wei when he said this.

Murong Wei's face was sullen, if she hadn't waited for Xiao Mingrui to go back before she had an attack, but went directly to make a fuss, I'm afraid the conflict would really escalate.

And if she holds back and doesn't say anything, it will also give these villains an opportunity.

"And then? What benefits does he promise you?"

Wei Bin hurriedly said: "The villain dare not agree to him, this is because he dragged him off the boat, but as long as I don't admit it, he can't bear me. He just wants to win me over to play around with the princess, and then alienate me." As long as your husband and wife are divorced, he will have a chance. The villain doesn't want to participate in this matter, so he didn't agree to it. After all, the villain is loyal to the prince."

Murong Wei didn't speak.

Seeing her appearance, Wei Bin didn't seem to believe her. He was worried that she would put him to death, so he hurriedly said: "The villain is absolutely not lying, Wangfei, what the villain says is the truth."

Madam Zheng frowned and said, "Do you know about the things that mess around with the concubine?"

Wei Bin shook his head in confusion: "The villain really doesn't know about this matter. The villain heard about it because the princess called the villain that day. Looking at the situation, it is most likely that he did it. Two days ago he asked The person came here to tell me not to talk about this matter, otherwise I will definitely end up bad in the future. He said that the princess can't... can't do anything to their family. And if I live on the street, I will definitely die. At that time, I have to rely on They help."

Murong Wei sneered and said, "What a big tone."

She was really angry.

Ling Youcai has offended her.

Wei Bin's eyes flickered, and he secretly hated, damn Ling Youcai dragged me into this matter, now I won't make it easier for you!
See if your Ling family can beat the princess?
In the future, hum...

Although he has embezzled some money, he really doesn't know about it, and he is also loyal to Xiao Mingrui.

Murong Wei checked it out, and it didn't look like Wei Bin did it.

Because once the incident happened, he, the head of the internal treasury, couldn't escape.

If it was really Ling Youcai who did it, he is also smart, who would have thought of him?

The Ling family, hum, if you dare to go against her, she will let them know why the flowers are so popular!

Maybe Ling Youcai was the only one who did this, Nanny Ling didn't know.

But it doesn't matter, as long as it is done by the Ling family, it is also done by her.

Based on this matter, it is absolutely impossible for her to stay in the mansion for the elderly in peace!

If you think that you can still hide in the dark and act as a domineering force, if you think that Murong Wei will tolerate them, then you are very wrong!
Xiao Mingrui will not tolerate someone dealing with him and her!
Some things should think about the consequences before doing them!

She Murong Wei is not hello kitty!

If it was only Ling Youcai's actions, she would let Nanny Ling take care of her old age. As for Ling Youcai, she would let him understand what punishment is!

"My concubine already understands Guanshi Wei's loyalty." Murong Wei smiled slightly, but in Wei Bin's eyes, Wei Bin's smile made him tremble with fear.

"Although Steward Wei made some small mistakes and embezzled some money and things, it's not a big mistake." Murong Wei walked a few steps in the cell, looking at Wei Bin like lightning: "Once my concubine finds out the matter , I will let you out. Manager Wei’s report is meritorious, and the merits and demerits are equal. This concubine will announce the credit of Manager Wei, and there will still be room to rely on you."

Wei Bin was startled and smiled wryly.

The princess is so poisonous.

If it is known that he reported the Ling family, when the time comes when the concubine destroys the Ling family, can those who have interests in the Ling family give him a good look?
His sworn brother harmed the other party, but he was fine. Although the other party was unrighteous, I'm afraid others would not think so.

They will only think that he is too much and has caused people too much misery.

In the future in the palace, he really made a lot of enemies.

The concubine made him have to cling to her tightly. Only with the appreciation and reuse of his master can he gain a foothold in the palace and have a future in the future.

He absolutely cannot leave the palace to seek a job outside.

"Little man... Thank you, Princess, for your kindness, I am so grateful." Wei Bin knelt down and thanked.

Although his heart was as bitter as coptis, he had to pretend to be grateful.

Murong Wei said with a smile: "Staff Wei, get up, you just wait a few days, this concubine has her own arrangements."

After finishing speaking, Murong Wei and Mother Zheng left.

She just heard what Wei Bin said, and she planned to keep him.

There will be some space available in the Palace. Wei Bin has always been capable, and he must restrain himself a lot after this incident.

It's not bad to leave a capable person behind.

She can find not many capable people in the mansion, and it is not so easy to get a job immediately.

Murong Wei also did not want to cause chaos in the palace.

As for wanting to promote some people, it is not a short-term matter.

Madam Zheng and Murong Wei returned to Tianxiang Garden.

Madam Zheng said: "What is the princess planning to do now? This servant sees that the Ling family is bold."

Murong Wei said coldly: "Although Wei Bin's words are convincing, it's better to find out more clearly. Ask Mother Ling to bring her two granddaughters to see her tomorrow."

Madam Zheng knew that she wanted to test it out.

"Yes, the servant knows. The servant will find out."

Murong Wei nodded.

Except for Nanny Ling, the power of the palace can almost be controlled.

Wei Bin's ability is good, let him continue to be in charge of the internal treasury, and then choose an honest and reliable manager to manage the Shangyi Bureau, but this time it is better to divide the Shangyi Bureau into two managers, so as to avoid their too much power.

Although the people around her are reliable, they are also afraid that they will rely on her rights to do things they shouldn't do.

Murong Wei considered these issues, and after bathing and changing clothes, she practiced yoga for a while before falling asleep.

The next morning, after Murong Wei finished dealing with the matter, Lu'er came over and said that Nanny Ling had brought two granddaughters to pay her respects to the princess.

Murong Wei nodded: "Call them in."

Murong Wei met them in the main hall.

Nanny Ling cautiously led the two granddaughters in, and when she saw Murong Wei, she saluted: "My servant greets the princess."

"My servant greets the concubine, and the concubine is well." The two young girls in front of them were young and young, their voices were clear and moving.

Murong Wei took a look, one was delicate and naive, and the other was charming and beautiful.

It's considered a good capital, no wonder Ling You had this idea.

Did he think that he could rely on his identity as Nanny Ling and his authority in the mansion to manipulate his daughter and niece to give birth to children in the future, and even dreamed of being rich and prosperous in the future?

His willingness to take risks is obviously not groundless.

Murong Wei smiled slightly: "Nurse Ling, you don't have to be polite, these two girls are your granddaughters? Look at this little appearance, it's really likable."

Nanny Ling didn't know why she called her here today, but when she heard her mentioning her two granddaughters, she hurriedly said: "This is the granddaughter Qianqian of Numai." She pointed to the cute and cute girl in green.

Murong Wei nodded, "Then this is Yuanyuan, your grandniece, right? Nanny Ling is really lucky to have two such beautiful granddaughters."

Ling Momo said with a smile: "The princess has won the award, and these two girls will be able to meet people."

Murong Wei shook her head, "My concubine thinks they are both pretty good, even the daughters of ordinary families may not have such tolerance. Can the two of you know how to read?"

Yuanyuan stepped forward and said, "Your servant knows a thing or two."

Murong Wei asked them what books they had read on weekdays and whether they would become female celebrities. In fact, she had already inquired about some things.

These two granddaughters, Nanny Ling, have never experienced any hardship since they were young, and when they entered the palace, they were raised like young ladies.

Not to mention piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, female celebrities and the like have all learned.

Especially the girl named Yuanyuan, she really looks like a talented woman.

Raising a girl like this doesn't seem like someone without a goal.

Do you think that a rare commodity like Lu Buwei can live in it?

The corners of Murong Wei's mouth turned upward, "I really didn't expect that, Nanny, your two granddaughters are not ordinary. Are you married?"

Seeing her like this, Ling Momo thought to herself, could it be that the concubine is planning to make a good family for her two granddaughters?

Is this meant to appease her?
Nanny Ling thought about it.

"Not yet."

Mother Zheng was beating and drumming: "Such a character, servants and servants think that some officials may be their wives. Why don't the princess show me if there is any good family, after all, she is a girl from our Luo Palace."

Murong Wei seemed a little moved, and looked at Nanny Ling, "This is not bad."

Nanny Ling's heart skipped a beat. According to her granddaughter's conditions, marrying a wealthy family outside the house would definitely be enough.

Those who want to cling to the palace naturally flock to him.

But if the concubine is a matchmaker, it will be even more beautiful. If she can marry an official, that is even better. No matter how you say it, it is better than being in the palace.

"The concubine has won the prize, but the slaves don't dare to be. Grandma, Yuanyuan just wants to stay in the mansion with grandma, and not marry anywhere." Yuanyuan stepped forward and said in a delicate tone.

Qianqian blushed and said, "Sister, don't talk nonsense, the princess is here."

Murong Wei's eyes turned cold, did she want to stay in the palace, or climb onto the master's bed?
Seeing the shock on her face when she heard that Murong Wei was going to marry her, although she wanted to hide it, she was young and couldn't hold back, so she jumped out.

Nanny Ling glared at her, and scolded with a smile: "What are you talking about, the concubine is here to give you a better future. Don't worry about this matter for your children."

She turned around and apologized to Murong Wei with a smile: "Don't blame the princess, these two girls have been spoiled by slaves."

Murong Wei picked up the teacup with a half-smile, "It's okay, Mammy has two good granddaughters."

She stopped talking.

When Nanny Ling saw this, her heart sank, she felt that her granddaughter was too reckless in this matter.

The princess is kind enough to introduce you to the marriage, but she dares to say that kind of thing, I'm afraid the princess will be unhappy.

Nanny Ling glared at Yuanyuan, and said with a smile: "My servant sees that the princess is still busy, so I won't bother you, so I'll take the two girls down here."

Murong Wei said lightly: "It's the first time I've seen you today, Lu'er, give them a pair of bracelets."

Lu'er took a pair of white and green cloisonné enamel bracelets, the two girls thanked them, and left with Nanny Ling after a while.

On the way, Nanny Ling said dissatisfiedly: "You should be at home, dare to talk like that to the princess? It's fine if the princess doesn't blame you. You really don't know the severity, you girl, you should marry an official." , you want to find someone in charge when you stay in the palace? Does it have the prestige of being an official? The princess knows a lot of people, she..."

Yuanyuan didn't hear what Nanny Ling said at all.

She was dissatisfied, what kind of high-ranking official could she marry after marrying?
If... wouldn't it be more beautiful?
Madam Zheng saw their grandparents gone, and when they came back, they saw Murong Wei writing and drawing with a smile all over her face.

Madam Zheng held back her breath, feeling a shudder in her heart.

Every time the princess wanted to deal with someone, she smiled brighter.

"People are gone?"

"Back to the princess, yes."

The corners of Murong Wei's mouth raised, and she hummed softly.

Judging by the girl's appearance, she must know about this matter.

On the other hand, Nanny Ling didn't seem to know, and was very happy that she wanted to tell them about their marriage.

But she didn't know, her niece and granddaughter had great ambitions, and she fell in love with the prince, so how could she fall in love with the little officials outside?
Fascinated by the wealth and splendor of the royal mansion, have you been unable to extricate yourself for a long time?
It's a pity that this wealth and glory was rewarded by the prince and her, so she can take it back if she wants to.

Xiao Mingrui, a bastard, didn't know how many love debts he had incurred.

Murong Wei thought unhappily, and knew what he looked like, and his status was noble, so how could there be no women coveting him?

However, sometimes people still have to be self-aware.

Murong Wei thought lazily.

After Qixi Festival, the weather became hotter and hotter.

Xia Chan kept singing on the tree, and there was not even a slight breeze in the afternoon.

In Murong Wei's room, ice cubes were placed in the copper pillars, which was very cool, and even felt icy cold when entering.

Big families store ice cubes every winter, some for cooling and some for food.

Xiangtao brought iced sour plum soup, and Murong Wei looked at the account while tasting the sweet and sour plum soup.

In the past few days, she has selected a group of people and plans to let them take over when the power of the palace is vacuumed.

Now, she is not ready to attack immediately.

"Princess, the managers have all responded, saying that half-year accounting has been done."

Murong Wei nodded: "Very well, it's almost time."

Madam Zheng knew what the concubine was going to do, so she didn't say any more.

As it was getting late, Murong Wei settled accounts until late at night, and only then did she casually eat some food.

The weather changed quickly, and it started to rain suddenly at night.

Outside the window, it was raining on plantains, the curtains were drooping, and the wind and rain were dark.

At this time Su De sent a letter from Xiao Mingrui.

Murong Wei sent her away and asked, "What did the lord tell you?"

Su De knew that she was asking about King Qi, and immediately said: "The prince has already said, everything will be done according to what we said, he already knows, and he will do his own thing well in Jiangnan. He also added some points of attention .”

Murong Wei nodded after hearing him say it again: "The prince is very considerate. Eunuch Su and Mr. Li will discuss this matter."

Su De agreed, and went down after talking.

Murong Wei took out the letter, looked down, and couldn't help laughing.

I saw that the letter read:

The return date is not yet due, but the night rain in Bashan rises in the autumn pond.

He Dang altogether cuts the candles at the west window, but talks about the rain in Bashan.

"Why cut the candles in the west window together, but talk about the night rain in Bashan..." Murong Wei murmured, sighed, looking at the rain curtain outside the carved window and couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.

The ancients said that when lovesickness begins to feel that the sea is not deep, she only knows the poison today.

The letter also wrote some trivial matters in the south of the Yangtze River, and then wrote his opinions on the matter of Madam Ling, all he said was to let her have full power to decide.

Murong Wei read it, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, and she read his letter several times from beginning to end, as if she wanted to find the breath of a man between the lines.

After a long time, she put the letter into the box specially placed for letters.

Here are a lot of letters from Xiao Mingrui to her home.

Since Xiao Mingrui said to let her make the decision, she doesn't have to worry about anything.

She knew that Xiao Mingrui cared about Nanny Ling, not others.

Now she has understood many things and kept them hidden, just to make final preparations.

Now that the east wind has arrived, she doesn't intend to wait any longer.

As the night darkened and the red candles flickered in the house, Murong Wei walked to the lantern, picked up the silver scissors and cut the lantern flowers, watched the lights brighten up, covered the red candle again, and then asked the servant girl to rub the ink, and she wrote a letter of affection Continuous reply.

The night rain is boundless, and several people can't sleep tonight.

Murong Wei finished writing the letter in a daze, lying on the bed and having trouble falling asleep.

She really misses him...

I just don't know when will he come back?

The sky is getting brighter and the rain is getting smaller.

The night cleared up, the sun in the sky scattered light from the clouds, and the palace resumed its busy time.

Murong Wei got up early and had breakfast, drank a glass of milk, ate some siu mai, crab dumpling, and a few side dishes from sesame oil, which were quite rich.

The concubines who came to pay her respects served her meals well, and they were more respectful than the maids around her.

Murong Wei is not in a very good mood today, she felt annoyed seeing them, she sent them back early, and didn't bother to let them stand in front of her as stakes.

Since that day, Ai Chun has clearly felt that Murong Wei's attitude towards her is not as good as before, and she no longer assigns her any tasks.

She knew that she was the servant girl of the palace's faction that day, which displeased the princess and didn't speak.

Zhixia was still laughing and joking as usual, without any care.

Qingqiu looks at Zhixia occasionally with guilt and pity.

Zang Dong is still as boring as before, she doesn't like to talk, and she is bored when talking about it. She is as good as Dong Yu.

It's just that Dong Yu is usually helping Murong Wei manage the accounts, not waiting in front of her, and Murong Wei is used to her dullness.

Lu Shao and Xiang Yu were talking about something, and asked the little maid to clean up the dishes.

Murong Wei looked at the maidservants and thought about it, no matter what, even though she had already determined that Zhi Xia had a problem, she should have a trial.

It's just that today's interrogation will not be known to many people.

Murong Wei consciously left Zhixia and Qingqiu Zangdong behind, together with Madam Zheng and Lu'er Xiangtao, the room became quiet.

"Zhixia, there is something that this concubine has always wanted to ask you." Murong Wei fiddled with the gold-encrusted jade-plated phoenix bracelet on her wrist, and said calmly, "Is your family short of money?"

Zhixia was taken aback for a moment, as if she didn't understand why she asked such a question.

"The servant's family is in some difficulties, because the servant's mother is sick and needs to spend money to see a doctor."

Murong Wei's eyes were sharp: "Really, why didn't you tell me earlier when something like this happened, this concubine is not an unkind person."

Zhi Xia hesitated and said: "How dare the servants disturb the princess? What is the identity of the servants, how dare they ask the princess for such a matter."

She was never Murong Wei's confidant, even if her mother was sick, no master would be kind enough to spend money for her mother.

She never dared to think about it.

"That's right, this concubine doesn't treat you badly." Murong Wei said coldly, "If you don't tell this concubine, you'll enjoy taking other people's money."

(End of this chapter)