Resourceful beauty

Chapter 282 Backer
"Sky Tower?"

In Fengming Palace, Queen Zhou looked at Chu Xiu, saw that her complexion was rather cloudy, and asked suspiciously: "Is there something strange about this Tianji Building?"

Chu Xiu hesitated and said: "On the surface, it looks no different from other antique shops in Shangyang City. The only difference is that the treasures of his shop have some origins. However, these days I have I heard that there are more people coming and going in Tianji Building than there are customers going in and out of those restaurants, tea shops and rouge and gouache shops."

It is quite normal for customers to come and go in restaurants, rouge and gouache shops, but in an antique shop, if there are people coming and going, it is really a bit unusual.

Let me ask, no matter how many dignitaries and dignitaries there are in Shangyang City, who would go to the antique shop every day?But if it's ordinary people, it's even more unreasonable. Even the most inconspicuous little thing in Tianji Building costs hundreds of taels of silver. Who can afford it for ordinary people?

"Then you sent someone to inquire?"

The daughter rushed into the palace and told herself about this matter, which showed that the Tianji Building was unusual, and Queen Zhou asked anxiously.

Chu Xiu frowned, "It's the strange thing. No matter how I search, I can't find anything wrong with the Tianji Building."

Not finding out the problem, this is the biggest problem, it means that the background of the people behind Tianjilou is strong enough, and the methods are strong enough, otherwise, why can't even Chu Xiu find out the problem?

Queen Zhou kept silent and thought to herself.

King Yong didn't have the ability. Although Yongji Buzhuang was his property and he had concealed it from Chu Xiu, he couldn't get on the stage. Otherwise, how could Chu Xiu be so generous if he wanted to spend as much money as Tianji Building or Fuguifang? Will you not notice it?

King Xuan, the branch government has been out of the palace for so many years, if there is something to do, it should have been done long ago, and it won't wait until today.

King Ping lived up to his name, with mediocre aptitude, not to mention that there was no support behind him. Thinking about it, he couldn't do such a thing.

Then, only King Rui is left...

"I arranged for people to go in and spy, but found nothing. The shopkeeper looked very young in his 20s, but he seemed like a veteran who had experienced many things. He could see through it at a glance. Well, the name of the Tianji Building comes from the phrase 'the secrets of heaven cannot be revealed', so besides the sale of antiques, another business there is the sale of news."

While Queen Zhou was meditating, Chu Xiu told all the things she knew about Tianji Tower.

"News buying and selling?"

Now, Queen Zhou was really surprised.

"Have you found out who is behind the Tianji Building?"

Queen Zhou asked nervously.

Chu Xiu shook her head, "Even the shopkeeper seemed to appear in Shangyang City out of thin air, let alone the backer hiding behind the scenes."

The inner hall was quiet, the mother and daughter had their own thoughts, they were both guessing about the mystery of the Tianji Building.

Queen Zhou suddenly realized that King Rui was not the only suspect. Now that she thought about it deeply, she had missed a person, and that person seemed more likely to do such a thing.

"Tell me, could it be the work of the prince?"

Queen Zhou asked Chu Xiu.

After hesitating for a while, Chu Xiu shook her head, but she was not sure in her words, "No way? If I were him, it would be fine to carry out this matter in secret. Why do you have to make such a big fuss? He is not afraid of finding out about him. Go? If there is a day, let alone the father, even the courtiers will not sit idly by."

What Chu Xiu said made sense, so Queen Zhou talked about King Rui again.

Considering that Princess Rui was born in the Marquis of Lin'an, Concubine Liu Ning is not a simple person. Now, not to mention that King Rui is in charge of the Ministry of Officials, a few days ago, he started to be responsible for the thorough investigation of the officials in several counties of Lizhou. Chu Xiu rolled her eyes, "My daughter thinks that King Rui is more suspicious. After all, the news about Tianji Building is all in secret, and even if he is pulled out, he can take the antiques on the surface Talking about things, I can't point out any major mistakes."

Queen Zhou nodded in agreement, and told Chu Xiu with a serious face, "These days, you should pay more attention to the Tianji Tower. In addition, tell King Yong to think of a way."

Speaking of King Yong, Queen Zhou couldn't help frowning.

Let alone being suppressed by the crown prince, King Yong's popularity is not as high as before. I am afraid that in a few days, even King Rui will be inferior. Put your mind to it, wouldn't it be hot to shave your head?

Feeling a little cold in his heart, King Zhou couldn't help showing a little bit of displeasure on his face.

Chu Xiu also said with some complaints: "Mother, you shouldn't let King Yong's temper back then, and agreed to him marrying the daughter of the Yun family as the princess. Now, take a look at what King Yong's mansion looks like."

There are many beautiful concubines in Yongwang's mansion. This is a well-known fact in Shangyang City. Although King Yao never said anything, Queen Zhou felt that if compared with the Eastern Palace, Wang Shang would definitely feel that King Yong was down. I took the next step.

Chu Xiu muttered and said, "If I hadn't told her about the transformation of yin and yang, the girl she was pregnant with would have become the big fat son she is today? But I went to the Yong Palace a few times and saw that she still looks the same. As cold as before, if I had known, I would not be nosy last year, let her give birth to a daughter, and see how she can gain a foothold in Prince Yong's Mansion."

Thinking of the fact that the lady from the Zhou family is now serving as the side concubine of King Yong, Queen Zhou was also angry, but she still comforted Chu Xiu and said, "After all, it is all about Prince Yong's mansion, and you don't need to get angry with him."

After the mother and daughter talked for a while, Chu Xiu left the palace.

In the hall of Xuanyi, listening to Sang Ye's report, Fang Ruxuan smiled and said: "It seems that the Tianji Tower has attracted their attention. You send a message to Mu Mian, telling them to be careful, and don't let Chu Xiu see the clue."

The young and outrageous shopkeeper of the Tianji Building is Kapok's younger brother Xiao Shiqi.After Xiao Shiqi arrived in Shangyang City with Ye Changfeng and his party, although he did a few things, he never showed his face in front of others. In addition, he was not from Yao Country, so Chu Xiu tried his best to do it. The origin of Xiao Shiqi was not found.

Although Mu Mian and Xiao Shiqi were in charge of the news of Yi Ying's handling in the Tianji Building, they were hiding in the dark, so Chu Xiu was even more helpless.

Thinking of Kapok's entry into the palace yesterday, he said dejectedly that most of the news he had received in the past few days was about sesame seeds and mung beans, and even the wife of the inner house came to check the outer room of her man, and in exchange for the hidden things of other inner houses, Fang Ruxuan laughed inwardly.

Although talk is more than nothing, but who can say what will happen in the future?

It was Qingming in a blink of an eye. As early as the day before, Chu Yuan asked Fang Ruxuan if she had prepared a sacrifice. Fang Ruxuan knew that Chu Yuan wanted to go to Wanfu Palace to pay homage to Concubine Ning.

Everything was prepared by Ding Xiang early in the morning. On the day of Qingming, Chu Yuan and Fang Ruxuan carried Brother Ming and went straight to Wanfu Palace.

The weather was gloomy, with dark clouds drifting past, and it seemed that it was going to rain. Chu Yuan walked slowly all the way, with a slightly heavy expression on his face.

"The matter of the concubine mother cannot be found out overnight, so don't blame yourself too much, as you said, there will always be a day, right?"

Fang Ruxuan persuaded.

Chu Yuan nodded, but didn't speak any more. He pushed open the gate of Wanfu Palace, and the two entered the courtyard.

They didn't come out until near noon, Ming Geer had already fallen asleep in Chu Yuan's arms, the two returned to Xuanyi Hall, Ding Xiang came to pass the word, saying that Queen Zhou had ordered that they go to Fengxian Hall to worship ancestors in the afternoon.

Let Sangshen and Sangye inform Hu Moyan and the others, and when they got up in the afternoon, Fang Ruxuan told the wet nurse to take care of Brother Ming, and took Hu Moyan and the others to Fengxian Hall.

Unexpectedly, the Empress Dowager Lou, who hadn't shown up in front of people for a long time, also arrived today.

Empress Dowager Lou was present, and Empress Zhou led all the concubines in the harem to follow. After the ceremony of Fengxian Palace ended, an hour later, Empress Dowager Lou's face showed a bit of tiredness.

"Lin Liang Di, Xin Lan, you serve Ai's family back to the palace."

Side by side are Mother Su and Concubine Liu Ning. Before the Empress Dowager Lou left, she looked back at Fang Ruxuan. After finishing speaking, Lin Keer and Xin Lan greeted Fang Ruxuan, and went out to follow the building. The Queen Mother is gone.

Looking past Lin Keer's receding back, Fang Ruxuan turned around and returned to the East Palace with Hu Moyan and Luwu.

In the Shouchang Palace, looking at Xin Lan and Lin Keer who were sitting on the side of the pedals pinching their legs, the Empress Dowager Lou said to Concubine Liu Ning pointingly: "In the East Palace, there is finally someone Aijia likes. "

Concubine Liu Ning took a look at Lin Keer, who was shy behind the compliment, and said with a smile: "The Crown Princess is busy with affairs and has a child to take care of. Lin Liangdi's behavior can be regarded as a filial piety for the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess. May the Queen Mother Don't blame them for..."

The Empress Dowager Lou smiled, lowered her head and patted Lin Ke'er's hand, "Get up and sit down, these things are for the servants in the palace to do, you are the master, you must always remember your identity."

Lin Ke'er responded softly, stood up, and sat with Xin Lan in the lower armchair on the right side of the Empress Dowager Lou.

Concubine Liu Ning sat for a while and then left, when Lin Ke'er and Xin Lan got up to leave, Empress Dowager Lou beckoned, leaving the two of them behind.

Looking back at Su Momo, Su Momo nodded, turned around and went to the inner hall, and when she came out, she held a small box the size of a palm in her hand.

The Empress Dowager Lou glanced at Xin Lan, turned to Lin Ke'er and said, "This is the incense from the Western Regions, also known as Magpie Bridge Immortal, it is most suitable for girls of your age. There are two boxes at Aijia, one box I gave it to Princess Rui, this box is a reward for you."

After receiving the brocade box from Nanny Su, Lin Ke'er stood up in fear and kowtowed to the Queen Mother Lou, "What virtue and ability can I have, I can make the Queen Mother look at me differently. In the future, I will definitely honor the Queen Mother more carefully, Do your filial piety for His Royal Highness, the Crown Princess, and my concubine."

The Empress Dowager Lou smiled kindly, "You are a sensible and good child. When you have nothing to do in the future, you will come to Shouchang Palace to talk with Ai's family. In the East Palace, Xin Lan will help each other with you, so Ai's family will feel relieved."

(End of this chapter)