The lucky star of rebirth

Chapter 151 Questioning
Because it was the twelfth lunar month and the end of the New Year's Eve, Ji Songxian asked the housekeeper to move all the account books from the warehouse to her room. She spared time to look at the account books for a few days, and then thought about giving some new year gifts.

However, Ji Songxian was very embarrassed about how to give this year's gift?
It stands to reason that Cheng Huaijin is the official of the court, and some colleagues should give each other annual gifts, and some friends in private should not be neglected.

However, Ji Songxian has never heard of anyone he has a good relationship with. Speaking of colleagues, Cheng Huaijin is the commander of the Jinyiwei, and he has the highest official position in the Jinyiwei. There is no reason for him to give gifts to the officials below.

In this way, Ji Songxian made up the annual ceremony for Ji's family, and he didn't know how to live.

This day when Cheng Huaijin came home, Ji Songxian asked about this matter. Cheng Huaijin took off his big clothes and handed them to the girl, and said: "You just need to send a few years gifts to your mother's house, and you have your usual friends." If you want to send some, don’t worry about those officials, Jinyiwei is different from other places, it’s not good to have close contacts with officials.”

Ji Songxian thought about it for the same reason, so he responded to express his understanding, and then said: "I have been thinking about some things these days, wondering if we can spare a hand to set up a Zhuangzi to take in those who are homeless or abandoned by their parents. The girls, not to mention being well-clothed and well-fed, will always give them a way to survive. When they are older, teach them some means of making a living, whether it is cooking or knitting, or reading and writing to settle accounts, or learn some Medical skills and so on, in short, let them be able to support themselves in the future."

"How do you think of this?" Cheng Huaijin was somewhat puzzled.

Ji Songxian smiled: "I didn't think about it until I saw Sister Fu. After all, I have some abilities now. I can save one."

Speaking of this, Ji Songxian was afraid that Cheng Huaijin would not respond, so he whispered: "I can also write some books now, and when I print books and sell them, I can get some money. If you think it's not good, I'll take that money manage."

Cheng Huaijin laughed angrily when she heard her words, and walked over a few steps and hugged Ji Songxian on her lap: "That's what you think in your heart? It's just to save some girls, it's not a big deal. Besides, You are willing to do good deeds to accumulate blessings, so I have to object? You look down on me too much."

"So you agree?" Ji Songxian immediately became happy and asked several times.

"Yes." Cheng Huaijin agreed: "If I don't answer, are you really using your dowry to do this? If it gets out, what will happen to me?"

Ji Songxian almost cheered, and after he was happy, he discussed with Cheng Huaijin: "I think both Liu and Bai have kind hearts, and besides, they are both talented and shrewd, why don't I do this with them , I will pay some more money and tell them to take charge of this matter, but we will protect them more in the future, and we can't let the people in Cheng Guogong's mansion know about the challenge."

"This is easy." Cheng Huaijin agreed without even thinking about it: "They are good citizens now, not concubines of Duke Cheng's mansion. Besides, Jin Yiwei is not a vegetarian, so don't worry."

After finalizing this matter, Ji Songxian was completely relieved.

The next day, Ji Songxian led people to prepare the annual gift for Ji's family. The car was full, including the flowers she planted in the greenhouse, all kinds of fresh food, and the prey Cheng Huaijin hunted in the mountains. There are tanned leather, some medicinal materials, and many cloths and satins for daily use. The gifts are very rich.

After sending away the mother-in-law who went to Ji's family to give New Year's gifts, Ji Songxian prepared some New Year's gifts for the Cong family and Gao's family respectively. In addition, he also asked someone to go to Liang's house to send some things to the Liu family and the Bai family. Li, she has been busy for a few days.

When she was free, someone from the palace came to look for her, and they only said that the queen had invited her.

It is rare for Ji Songxian to wear a new dress and go to the palace to meet the queen.

She dressed according to her rank and entered the palace by car, and went all the way to Kunning Palace, before approaching, the maid who was needed by Empress She greeted her with a smile, and opened the curtain to invite her into the room after seeing Ji Songxian.

When Ji Songxian went in, he felt that although it was warm, it was not as warm as his own house.

She took a few steps to salute Empress She first, and before she could bow down, Empress She actually supported her herself: "They are all relatives of the whole family, so we are not allowed to salute in the future."

"Courtesy cannot be discarded." Ji Songxian said with a smile.

Empress She gave her a white look: "Even so, His Majesty personally told you that you don't have to salute when you see the King, and you don't need to pay respects when you see His Majesty, let alone me, do you want to accuse me of any crime?"

"Don't dare." Ji Songxian sat down with a smile: "Sister-in-law said so, I will take the big one."

When the tea was served, Empress She was drinking tea while talking to Ji Songxian, first said a few homely things, and then talked about the purpose of calling her into the palace.

"I came to you today to ask you to intercede." Empress She's sudden words made Ji Songxian a little uncertain.

"Sister-in-law, what can't you do if you are a queen?" Ji Songxian put on a look of embarrassment: "If you are embarrassing everything, wouldn't I be even more helpless?"

"It's difficult for others, but it's not difficult for you at all." Empress She smiled, picked up the tea and took a sip before putting it down: "It's just that it depends on whether you can do it or not. Can you put in the effort?"

These words are a bit embarrassing, Ji Songxian's heart skipped a beat, but he still had a smile on his face: "If I can do it, I will naturally contribute. How dare I not do anything about my sister-in-law. After all, our sister-in-law's affection is here. what?"

These words sound affectionate, but the meaning inside is also very hard to ponder. These words are to tell the queen that I have only a small relationship with you, and I can't help you if it exceeds the relationship.

It's just that Empress She came from a family of military generals, and she never made such twists and turns. Naturally, she couldn't understand the meaning of Ji Songxian's words. She thought that Ji Songxian really had a good relationship with her, and her smile became more and more enthusiastic. : "I just got some good tea here. Su Richeng heard that you love these fresh teas and left some for you. You can take some back when you leave."

"So I won't be polite." Ji Songxian agreed, feeling more and more uncertain.

Empress She saw that she had also received the tea leaves, so she said directly: "To tell you the truth, there is an elder brother in my natal family who is a bit incompetent, but he loves me when I was young. We have a good brother and sister relationship, and he is an honest man. He won't do anything vain, so his official position is not very high until now, and he was sent to Datong Mansion to be the chief soldier two years ago, and for some reason, he was found out by the Jin Yiwei about being paid by the soldiers Come on, Jin Yiwei didn't say whether this is true or not, and directly took my brother to prison..."

Speaking of this, Empress She wiped away her tears with deep pain and continued: "I begged Your Majesty, and Your Majesty also checked. Although my brother also received some military pay, he did not suffer much. In addition, my elder brother is also very righteous in managing the army, so His Majesty couldn't bear my elder brother's suffering in prison, so he called Commander Cheng to intercede, but Commander Cheng was stern and refuted His Majesty, I implore Your Majesty, Your Majesty only said that this is within the responsibility of the Commander, and everything he does is in accordance with the law, even His Majesty cannot forcefully order the Commander to release people."

After finishing speaking, Empress She became more and more sad, and shed tears for a while: "I really can't do anything, so I beg you, you and Commander Cheng are husband and wife, and he respects you all the time, no way, you Just say a few good words and my elder brother will be able to come out. The New Year is coming soon. My elder brother can’t celebrate the New Year in prison. Besides, my mother’s family still has an 80-year-old grandmother. ... I can't tell what my grandmother will do."

Empress She was originally a straightforward person, but for the sake of her elder brother, she accompanied her younger brother and lowered her figure, which made Ji Songxian sigh with emotion.

But Ji Songxian couldn't agree to this.

She thought for a while: "I don't know if this can be done. I'll ask when I go back. These are all things for men outside. If I, a woman, talk too deeply, I will inevitably make my husband despise me. I can only beat the side drums, if it doesn't work, don't blame me, sister-in-law."

"Don't blame, don't blame." The queen quickly agreed: "As long as you help me, I can't blame you. If so, what have I become?"

Ji Songxian nodded: "That's it, I'll do my best."

After saying a few more words, Ji Songxian bid farewell, Empress She hurriedly asked someone to bring tea to Ji Songxian, and gave several pieces of newly made jewelry, Ji Songxian took them all without hesitation.

Only when she came out of Kunning Palace, she was stopped by the people around Empress Dowager Gao, who only said that Empress Dowager Gao had an invitation.

As soon as he heard that Empress Dowager Gao wanted to see her, Ji Songxian felt a little nervous in his heart.

Empress Dowager Gao is not a kind person, and Ji Songxian and Princess Jinyang have always been at odds. In addition, Empress Dowager Gao has a grudge against Ji Yi. No matter how you say it, it will not be good for Empress Dowager Gao to call Ji Songxian.

I just don't know how to embarrass her this time.

Ji Songxian was apprehensive, and followed her aunt who called her directly to Renshou Palace. Before entering the door, she smelled a smell of medicine. When she entered the room, Ji Songxian almost covered her nose.

It was winter at this time, Empress Dowager Gao was sick in bed again, how could the servants dare to open the window, the window had been closed for several months, Empress Dowager Gao was taking medicine, eating, changing clothes, etc. in the house, what was the smell? Great?
Even though the room was scented with incense, the smell was a bit offensive, Ji Songxian reluctantly moved a few steps over, and carefully bowed to Empress Dowager Gao.

Empress Dowager Gao lay on her back on the bed, and when she saw Ji Songxian coming, she asked someone to help her up and sat up with effort. Empress Dowager Gao looked at Ji Songxian coldly but didn't cry out. Ji Songxian sighed helplessly, knowing that she was afraid of suffering today. , then maintained Fuli’s posture, and after about a quarter of an hour, when Ji Songxian’s hands and feet were going to be stiff, Empress Dowager Gao coughed and raised her hand: “Get up, it’s hard for you, it’s such a cold day. Meet me, a lonely old woman."

Ji Songxian was silent, not knowing how to answer.

Empress Dowager Gao twitched her flesh and wanted to laugh, but she didn't have much strength. After a while, she said: "I heard that the two concubines of Duke Cheng's mansion, Mrs. Liu and Mrs. Bai, have been to your house before. You have seen them, do you know where they went and what happened?"

(End of this chapter)