Chapter 462 Chapter 463: Nepotism
Concubine Shu was sitting on the board of directors. When she heard that An Shutong wanted to see her, she hesitated and asked someone to come in.
“I have met the empress.” An Shutong entered the palace and saluted.
Concubine Shu waved her hand and said, "No need to be polite, just sit down and talk. Why did An Xiaoyi come over suddenly? Is there something wrong?"
An Shutong nodded seriously, "I do have something to report back to the empress. Previously, the empress asked me what happened after Qin Wanyi entered the garden. There is one thing that I have been ignoring. Now that I think about it, it may be of some use. .”
When Qin Xiyue was involved, Concubine Shu's expression became more serious, "Come and listen."
“I was enjoying the cool air in the garden today, and suddenly I remembered that when I first came to the garden, Qin Wanyi used her physical weakness as an excuse to pay the kitchen to stew a bowl of bird’s nests for her every day.”
“You mean she’s connected to the people in the kitchen through this?”
“I can only guess like this without evidence.”
Concubine Shu thought it might not be impossible. She had checked all other aspects and found nothing out of the ordinary. However, if she took the road to the imperial kitchen, it would not be easy to be discovered for a while.
After all, there are so many masters in the garden, and many of them use money to hire the kitchen to do work in private.
"You're interested, I'll have someone go check it out." Concubine Shu was in a good mood after getting the new news, and she looked at An Shutong a little bit pleased with her, "I've been busy with palace affairs these days, and I haven't been able to pay my respects to the Queen Mother. , is the Queen Mother in good health recently?"
"The Queen Mother can't stand the heat and doesn't go out every day. However, several empresses asked the Queen Mother to ask Ping'an Mai from the Queen Mother Hospital the next day to prescribe health-preserving medicine, and she is in good health now," An Shutong said seriously.
Concubine Shu said: "This will make me feel at ease."
An Shutong chatted with Concubine Shu for a few more words and then stood up to leave, which was very sensible.
As soon as An Shutong left, Concubine Shu said to Aunt Wen, "Do you think she really just remembered it, or did she tell me now on purpose?"
Nanny Wen thought about it for a while and then said: "It's hard to say, slave, but An Xiaoyi moved to Changshengyuan. Apparently she had a falling out with Qin Wanyi. She must be willing to watch her stumble. Maybe it's true before she remembers it."
Concubine Shu nodded, "I also want to check the kitchen first."
“Yes.” Aunt Wen responded.
That night, Concubine Shu really found a clue. She followed the clues and found a hidden clue about Qin Xiyue. He was a small steward in the imperial kitchen. He was in charge of the kitchen and warehouse. He didn't often appear in front of people. He was a faceless person. , no wonder it’s not easy to find.
Song Yunzhao was having dinner with Feng Yi and Feng Hao when he heard the news.
Both of them were a little surprised. They didn't expect the progress to be here.
After finishing the meal, Feng Zhen was still thinking about playing with Yue Guanlan and Yang Weiqing, so he did not delay at all. After eating, he looked at his father, the emperor, his mother and his concubine eagerly.
Feng Yi and Yun Zhao had no choice but to eat first and then talk. After finishing their meal, Feng Yi and the two of them bowed and left, then Saya ran away.
Feng Yi was so naughty that Feng Yi had to find a teacher for him in advance to teach him etiquette. He was an old master from the Hanlin Academy and was the most serious, but he restrained this monkey. After Feng Yi found a teacher for him, Song Yunzhao let him know that as long as he disobeyed, the teacher could control him with rules. She would definitely not be soft-hearted and would not interfere.
Otherwise, the teacher may not be able to use her tricks because of her reputation as a beloved concubine.
After half a month, the results were gratifying. Yue Guanlan and Yang Weiqing also followed suit. The Yue family and the Yang family even sent in posts to thank them.
Academics have specializations, and teaching students has to be left to teachers.
After Feng Yi left, Feng Yi asked Zhang Maoquan to inquire about the specific matters. He and Yun Zhao played chess to eat.
Yun Zhao thought of Princess Fukang again, looked at him and asked: "The princess refused the bribe and set an example. I hope your majesty's new policy will be implemented more smoothly."
Feng Yi fell for a moment and then said: "Jiangnan is rich and rich, and the forces are intertwined. It is not easy to promote the New Deal. You need someone who is capable and prestigious to control those wealthy families." After saying this, he paused and raised his head. Looking at Yun Zhao, "This is an excellent opportunity. I plan to let your cousin practice with him. With his temperament, he will be a good assistant officer. If he is not too young, he will be a full officer."
Song Yunzhao had a worried look on his face, "I'm happy that the emperor favors my cousin, but I'm afraid that the court will accuse your majesty of nepotism."
Her cousin could do it, but he couldn't stand it with her as a doting cousin. People could only see five out of ten talents, and the other five points were nepotism.
Of course, it cannot be denied that it was because of her that the emperor could see his talents.
"I employ people in any way, and those who are talented are at the top. If others can do it, they can also recommend themselves. However, those aristocratic families will avoid such an offending job. Who wants to get rid of it?" Feng Yi was full of sarcasm.
When Song Yunzhao heard what Feng Yi said, he couldn't help but feel sorry for him, and he comforted him: "The emperor is a wise king. If you want to split this mud, it will naturally affect the interests of many people. It would be strange if they don't fight to the death. However, , I have something to say beforehand, you must assign some good guards to my cousin, otherwise I am really afraid that he will die over there."
"Don't worry, I have a plan." Feng Yi laughed. If Song Maoyue died in Jiangnan on an errand, Yun Zhao would definitely be sad.
"I have asked Wang Ke to collect a list of wealthy families in the south. The details of each family are clear. With this thing in hand, he will be confident in what he wants to do."
Song Yunzhao was stunned, "Your Majesty, by doing this, isn't it just throwing the credit into his lap? If my cousin doesn't do it well, he will be ignoring your respect."
"You can't say that. Even if you have this thing, you still have to have the ability and courage."
Song Yunzhao was happy and thought that if Song Fanyue could come back with great achievements this time, he might be able to become a capital official when the job was announced.
Young and talented man, the emperor appointed him unusually. Even a few harsh words from someone cannot erase his achievements.
“So happy?” Feng Yi looked at Yun Zhao with eyes almost flying.
Song Yunzhao stopped playing chess, stood up and sat next to Feng Yi, "I am touched. You have done so much for me, and I don't even know how to repay you."
"It's really stupid. I want you to repay me. It's enough for you to stay by my side." Feng Yile, he is the emperor and rich in the world, but the only one around him who can talk to him intimately is Yun Zhao.
Yun Zhao hadn't finished being moved when Zhang Maoquan came back.
"Your Majesty, Madam, the steward in the dining room is indeed related to Qin Wanyi. When he entered the palace, he offended someone and almost died. It was Taifu Qin who happened to pass by and saved him. From then on, he worked for Taifu Qin. Qin After the Taifu returned home, this man followed Qin Wanyi's orders again, but he had been hiding well, so he was not discovered, and he was not on the list of people leaving the palace this time."
(End of this chapter)