Chapter 380 381: I Never Want to Ride in a Carriage in This Life

Although Song Yunzhao is not a business genius, he at least understands basic knowledge. The sales volume in this account book is getting lower month by month, which is obviously something wrong.

Business in the capital is very prosperous, and the distribution business she entrusted to Xie Jinshu in the counties around the capital is also very good. Why has the boundary changed in the south where the Ling family is in charge?

Song Yunzhao guessed that there must be a problem, but it was unclear where it appeared.

Thinking of this, she called Zhang Maoquan and asked him to recommend someone to go south to check the situation.

After Zhang Maoquan heard what Concubine Ming said, his face looked a little sad. He thought about it and said, "I have met Master Ling several times. It seems that he is not a treacherous person. Since things are weird, I must be my master's son." Share worries and solve problems. I have a man named Ma Sifang, he is a capable and cautious man, just let him go."

Song Yunzhao nodded, "Then let him go and tell him that no matter what is found, he must get the evidence and don't alert the snake."

She was also thinking about paying more taxes at the end of the year to give the emperor some face, but when the Ling family pushed her around like this, it was probably a bit difficult.

Ma Sifang was entrusted with an important task and took a few people with him out of the capital overnight and headed south.

Song Yunzhao did not believe that Ling Yunhe was innocent. Even if he had no involvement, he might not have been aware of it at all.

Song Yunzhao wrote a letter to Xie Jinshu, asking him to test Ling Yunhe.

Xie Jinshu's business is getting bigger and bigger now. He can't be said to be the dominant player in restaurants and theaters in the capital, but he has the largest market share and the most famous name. With this, his status in the Xie family has skyrocketed, and he has become the leader of the younger generation. Big brother.

All this is because of Song Yunzhao, so Xie Jinshu attaches great importance to Concubine Ming's affairs. After reading the letter, his face turned ugly. It was he who recommended Ling Yunhe to Concubine Ming, but now this happened?

Xie Jinshu suppressed his anger and went directly to find Ling Yunhe. It turned out that Ling Yunhe was not at home. Only after asking the Ling family did he find out that Ling Yunhe had left Beijing half a month ago.

Xie Jinshu was a smart man. He vaguely noticed something, so he left a letter to the Ling family and asked Ling Yunhe to go and have a drink with him when he returned to Beijing.

Xie Jinshu first wrote a letter to report to Concubine Ming about Ling Yunhe's departure from the capital. He also promised that he would investigate the matter clearly and would not let down the high expectations of the empress. He also asked Mrs. Song to deliver the letter to the palace. .

A letter from the Song family came in. Song Yunzhao did not see the eldest lady. Now that the emperor was not in the capital, the queen mother was staring at Yun Zhao again. She did not want to cause trouble to Yun Zhao, so she did not enter the palace at this time to attract attention. Give the letter to Zhang Maoquan and ask Zhang Maoquan to deliver it.

Song Yunzhao was a little surprised after reading the letter. Ling Yunhe left Beijing half a month ago, so who was the Ling family member who sent the account book to the palace?

Xie Jinshu's letter made it clear that the Ling family who stayed in the capital looked normal. It seemed that Ling Yunhe was doing business just like before when he left the capital.

However, Song Yunzhao always had an intuition that things were not as simple as they seemed.

Let's wait until Ling Yunhe returns to Beijing. She can afford to wait for this time, not to mention that it will take time for the people she sent out to find out the truth and come back.

As the August Festival approaches again, the emperor is not in the palace this year. After several discussions with Concubine Shu, Song Yunzhao decided that there would be no palace banquet. The emperor's northern tour was tiring and dangerous, so could they still have a banquet in the capital and enjoy it?

Since the Queen Mother and Song Yunzhao were at odds with each other and had deep grievances, if Song Yunzhao went to Shouci Palace, she would probably insist on holding a palace banquet out of anger. Concubine Wan was unruly, so Concubine Shu was the only one to go.

Concubine Shu:......

The Queen Mother had just tricked her, and she still wanted to greet him with a smile, so it was difficult to express her depression at the moment.

Ever since she got together with Song Yunzhao, her temper has really gotten worse.

Concubine Shu had done some psychological training over and over again, not to bow down to the Queen Mother, but for her own reputation, and to gain favor in front of the emperor, so that she would not suffer any loss if she bowed her head, so she went to Shouci Palace with her head held high.

An Xiaoyi was also in Shouci Palace. When she saw Concubine Shu, she immediately came forward to say hello.

Concerning An Xiaoyi who quietly returned to the palace, Concubine Shu felt that this person who probably didn't want to show up recently was a joke and she had to keep a low profile for a while.

I remember that when I went out of Beijing with him, this man's face looked like a spring flower, but now his face is swollen.

Hey, in life, you still have to keep your eyes open and take a long-term view.

"An Xiaoyi, no need to be polite, please get up. The Queen Mother hasn't gotten up yet?" Concubine Shu sat down directly and asked.

An Shutong lowered his head and replied, "The Queen Mother has not been feeling well these days, so she has to take a longer nap. Aunt Yao has already gone in to report. Please wait a moment, Princess Shu."

Concubine Shu had no intention of embarrassing An Shutong. As long as she was not provoked, everyone could live in harmony.

An Shutong was served tea. She sat aside and listened to Concubine Shu asking her how the scenery was on the way out of the palace. It didn't sound malicious, she just asked how the scenery was outside. She felt slightly relieved and felt very happy. He said respectfully: "I was sitting in a carriage all the way. I really didn't have time to come out and enjoy the scenery. Please forgive me."

An Shutong was telling the truth. The emperor was riding a horse. The speed of the carriage was not as fast as the horse. The emperor was walking fast. As a concubine, how could she follow him slowly? She could only chase him desperately.

Thinking of those days, An Shutong felt aggrieved and wanted to cry. He never wanted to ride in a carriage in his life.

Concubine Shu said with a little pity: "I haven't been to the north yet. I heard that the scenery in the north is very different from that of the capital. The sky is high and the clouds are wide, and there are flocks of cattle and sheep. It's a pity."

An Shutong smiled bitterly upon hearing this, "It's the concubines who don't have this blessing."

After hearing this, Concubine Shu glanced at An Shutong and said slowly, "I don't blame you for this. Beiming suddenly caused trouble. The emperor was busy presiding over the overall situation and sent you back to the palace. He was also afraid that you would be in danger. An Xiaoyi doesn't have to blame herself."

An Shutong was stunned and raised her head to look at Concubine Shu. It was difficult to associate the person comforting her with Concubine Shu when she first met him.

Concubine Shu is living a comfortable life now, with money, leisure and power. Apart from the Queen Mother, no one else can make her unhappy. Human beings, once their lives are comfortable, everyone will be tolerant.

Therefore, Concubine Shu didn't pay much attention to An Shutong's surprised look.

An Shutong was about to say something more when the Queen Mother came out holding Grandma Yao's hand.

Concubine Shu and An Shutong stood up to greet her, "I have seen the Queen Mother, and the Queen Mother is well."

After the Queen Mother sat down with a straight face, she said: "Concubine Shu is such a rare guest, please get up."

Listening to these strange words, it's no wonder that Song Yunzhao didn't want to come, because he was afraid that if he came, he would start a fight with the Queen Mother.