Chapter 1298 604 New Concubine

Steward Deng's lips moved, and a thousand or ten thousand people in his heart were unwilling to put these two hundred stone iron ore upside down.

In Baiyue, the fake king is now in power, and His Highness is trapped in the capital and suffers. All this is caused by the son of Xiao, and now they want them to subsidize the military expenses of the son of Xiao?

An indescribable suffocation made Director Deng's chest suffocate for a while.

But now they are weak. Once the government comes to investigate, the secret of this mine will definitely not be kept. In the future, how will he explain to His Highness.

Steward Deng thought about it, and finally made up his mind, gritted his teeth and said: "Second son, rest assured, as long as this matter is resolved, the youngest will collect two hundred stone iron ore as soon as possible. A little thought."

Nangong Yue picked up the tea cup and drank the tea leisurely, looking unhurried, so anxious that Manager Deng was sweating profusely.

Nangong Yue glanced at Zhou Dacheng, Zhou Dacheng immediately said: "As soon as possible? How long will it be as soon as possible?! Ten days and a half months, you can also say as soon as possible!"

Steward Deng could only coax the other party first, and then said: "Three days, the little one must offer two hundred stone iron ore within three days."

"Okay!" Nangong Yue applauded and made a final decision.

She opened the fan with a slap, and gave a warning with a half-smiling smile: "Steward Deng, now you have set up a military order in front of this young master. If you can't take out the iron ore by then, then don't blame this young master for being rude. It's gone!"

Military order? ! Steward Deng didn't know whether to be surprised or angry. This young man said a few words before he made a military order?

Steward Deng was about to vomit blood, but he could only hold back his breath, and repeatedly assured: "Don't dare! Don't! If the youngest promised the second son, he will definitely do it!"

Since Steward Deng agreed, Nangong Yue was not ambiguous, and immediately got up neatly and took Zhou Dacheng and several others to the county office with Steward Deng.

When they arrived at the county office, the county magistrate Chen had already withdrawn from the court in front of the two sticks of incense, temporarily detained Xiao Ying and Hu Ye, and ordered the yamen to Xuan Deng, the steward, to come over to confront him, and choose a time to go to court for retrial. The people have already dispersed.

The county magistrate Chen was also afraid that Steward Deng would not come, or go to Fang's house to move rescue troops, and in the end he would lose face as a magistrate, so he acted carefully.

His prudence was indeed correct. When he heard that Steward Deng brought Second Young Master Xiao, he knew that this case would be difficult to handle.

The county magistrate Chen and the county magistrate Wang exchanged glances, and went to meet them at the gate in person, leading them all the way to the main hall of the county government office.

Nangong Yue unceremoniously sat on the chair of the Grand Master at the top of the main hall. Magistrate Chen didn't dare to make a slight remark. Even if the second son of Xiao had no rank and no official position, the other party said that he was also the second son of King Zhennan. A small seven-pin county magistrate must be honorable.

After the servant served tea, the county magistrate cautiously said, "Second Young Master, is there anything you need to help me with?"

Nangong Yue waved his fan carelessly, and directly stated his intention: "Master Chen, I heard that a fugitive slave from the Fang family's mine came to the county government early in the morning to make trouble? He also falsely accused the Fang family of killing their slaves indiscriminately? This matter?"

The county magistrate Chen bowed his head and said bravely, "There is indeed such a thing!" Then he hurriedly reported the matter as it was, and finally emphasized, "Second son, the lower officials are also reported to the public. Since someone beat Wen Deng's drum, he has to It's a court hearing."

Nangong Yue assured him: "Master Chen, the Fang family and my town's Nanwang Mansion are in-laws. This son can guarantee that there will be no problem with the Fang family's mine!"

The county magistrate Chen was sweating profusely. He also knew that the Fang family was an in-law of the Zhennan palace, but this could not be used as proof of the innocence of the Fang family's mine.

Nangong Yue continued: "Master Chen, don't worry, this young master will not embarrass the master. Since there is a complaint from the master, Master Chen will always give an explanation to the master and the people..."

The county magistrate Chen hurriedly asked: "Second Young Master means..." If the case can be settled smoothly, the county magistrate does not want to offend the Wangfu and Fang's family.

"Isn't that simple?" Nangong Yue glanced at him lightly, with an expression like a child who could not be taught, "As long as Master Chen sends someone to the mine, he will check the miners' identities with the roster, and then check them once a month in the future. , and the government came forward to announce that the people saw that the miners were living well, and this matter would naturally subside, and the innocence of the mine would be beyond doubt. In this way, there would be no need to make a big effort and save the delay in starting the mine!"

The county magistrate Chen was stunned when he heard the words, and immediately understood why Second Young Master Xiao came up with such an idea.

I'm so sluggish!

The second son of Xiao is here for the iron ore. If the Fangjia mine is temporarily suspended, how will the iron ore be handed over? ! Now that the war with Nanliang is not over, the importance of iron ore is unquestionable. Once it affects the military aircraft, this little county magistrate can't bear it!

"Chen county magistrate."

Nangong Yue hurriedly urged her, and when she met her somewhat dissatisfied eyes, the county magistrate quickly said, "Second Young Master, you have a good idea!"

Steward Deng frowned. He thought that the second son of Xiao would use the authority of the palace to make the magistrate Chen dare not speak out, but he did not expect the government to go to the mine to check. But he didn't dare to question it. With this second son Xiao's temper, if he said "no", I'm afraid he would leave immediately... Anyway, just check the heads, and then look at it. .

After weighing the pros and cons, Steward Deng could only put on the appearance of a good citizen and echoed: "Master Chen, our mine will definitely cooperate with the government's review!"

The three parties talked very happily, and the atmosphere became relaxed. At this time, Wang Xiancheng cautiously asked again: "Second Young Master, Lord Chen, and the bitter master..."

Steward Deng couldn't help but squinted his eyes slightly, and there was a hint of cruelty in his eyes. Before he could open his mouth, he heard Nangong Yue say impatiently: "It's really troublesome to make trouble! My son rewarded him with some money to let him redeem himself and sell it. It's a death contract."

"It's so good! It's so good!" The county magistrate Chen and the county magistrate Wang looked at each other with joyful expressions on their faces.

This Second Young Master Xiao looks unreliable, but sometimes his ideas are not bad. This bitter master has redeemed his body and sold the bond. I am afraid that it is too late to be grateful, and naturally there is no need to sue the old master.

This can be over!

From the beginning to the end, no one asked Steward Deng what he meant. In other words, if Second Young Master Xiao asked him for the death deed of a family slave, would Steward Deng dare not give it to a steward of the Fang family?

Since even two hundred stone of iron ore had to be given to Second Young Master Xiao for nothing, how could Steward Deng be unable to get along with Second Young Master Xiao over such trivial matters!

Steward Deng endured his distress, but secretly rejoiced that this fugitive slave was a newcomer and didn't know anything.

Everyone in the room was "satisfied"...until Nangong Yue suddenly looked at Steward Deng and said warningly, "Steward Deng, don't forget the three-day appointment!"

Steward Deng was trying to pretend to laugh, so his smile became more rigid.

How can you raise two hundred stone iron ore in three days!

Even if the Sixth Highness is willing to help, these two hundred stone iron ore is not a small amount, not to mention, if the Sixth Highness is still imprisoned, it will be even more difficult to do!

Steward Deng was worried for three days, and even his hair was white. He even took out real gold and silver and asked his men to buy iron ore at a high price in the market. When the agreed day came, he reluctantly collected fifty stone. .

He personally made a trip to the inn and said all the good things, guaranteeing that the remaining one hundred and fifty stones would be ready within seven days.

Since there is no iron ore on Mount Sigley, there is no doubt that it is impossible to prepare 200 stone of iron ore within three days. Therefore, this is also the result that Nangong Yue had long expected, but now she Even if he has the upper hand, he naturally cannot simply let him go.

Intimidated by a series of scams, Nangong Yue extorted an additional fifty stone iron ore from Director Deng as interest for the delay. Then, she left Zhou Dacheng and Fifty Elite Soldiers here to receive the goods, and she brought the goods with her. Others leave first.

Although due to various concerns, Nangongyue could only do nothing about the abnormal state of Siglai Mountain for the time being, but, firstly, the death rate of miners in this mine was too high, and ignoring it made her a little unbearable; and secondly, she was a He came here in the name of purchasing iron ore. If he left before the goal was achieved, it would also arouse suspicion from Steward Deng and the others. Thirdly, the 20,000 people under A Yi’s command, plus the Xuanjia Battalion and the Arm of God. The three elite battalions, the battalion and the Youqi battalion, were all supported by his own money, which was like burning money.

Now that the government has intervened, it can make life easier for the miners working in the mine, at least they won't be beaten to death by arbitrary abuse.

And she defrauded the 250 stone iron ore from the hands of the Baiyue people, at least she could send a lot of iron arrows to the God Arm Camp.

Next, after returning to the mansion, just follow the line of Siglai Mountain and continue to check it down!

As the sound of the hooves went away, everything in Siglay was gradually left behind...

Nangong Yue first went to Hehe Town to meet Lin Jingchen and Han Qixia, and then continued on the road.

Before returning to Luoyue City, Tian He, who received the news, personally came to respond and ordered the fifty stone iron ore to be taken away.

Nangong Yue changed into a woman's clothes at the post outside the city, got on the Zhu Lun car, and drove smoothly all the way into Luoyue City, while Lin Jingchen and Han Qixia went directly back to the small yard where they lived after entering the city.

More than a dozen horses passed through the streets of Luoyue City while guarding a red-wheeled cart.

On the steed are the bodyguards of Bixiaotang. They wear uniform cyan suits and wear long swords on their waists. They exude a bit of a cold aura all over their bodies, which makes the onlookers feel in awe.

The people on the street stopped subconsciously, and when they saw that they were escorting a Zhu Lun carriage like stars holding the moon, their faces were full of surprises.

This Luoyue City, no, is the entire southern border, and there is only one person who owns a red wheel—

Someone couldn't help shouting: "It's Concubine Shizi coming back!"

The common people had vaguely heard that the prince concubine went to Yanding City despite the danger to make medicine for the army.

Reminiscent of the recent great victory in the south, there are even more excited discussions:

"Have you heard that the Yanding City side won the battle?! I heard that 20,000 Nanliang people were killed!"

"What 20,000? I heard that 50,000 Nanliang people were killed!"

"Didn't you say one hundred thousand?"

"I heard that Concubine Shizi looks like a fairy, I don't know if I can meet you today..."

They spontaneously caught up with Zhu Lunche until they reached the Zhennan Palace.

Today's Zhennan Palace, the vermilion front door is wide open, and the guards all rolled over and dismounted in unison, standing on both sides.

Zhu Lunche entered through the open door, and in the next moment, he heard a neat and loud salute from behind the door:

"Welcome the princess to the palace!"

All the servants of the palace knelt on both sides and greeted them respectfully.

Zhu Lunche galloped past the crowd of people waiting in darkness. The main gate of the palace was slowly closed under the push of the concierge, and all the guards were well-trained to enter the palace through the corner gate.

After the sound of "bang", the main gate of the palace was completely closed, blocking the excited eyes from outside.

The gate of Zhennan Prince's Mansion is only opened on important occasions on weekdays, and even Zhennan Prince only goes through the corner door every day.

The next time I open the main gate of the palace, I am afraid it will be the time when the prince returns in triumph!

The Zhu Lunche galloped past the bluestone road in the palace until it entered the ceremonial gate, and then stopped slowly.

The two maids got off the Zhu Lun cart and stood respectfully on one side. Bai Hui reached out and helped Nangong Yue down.

The stewards brought all the maids in the inner courtyard and knelt down.

"Welcome the princess to the palace!"

Xiao Fei, who had been waiting for a long time, showed an overjoyed smile. She did not step forward immediately, but took the other girls from the palace to curtsy and said, "Greetings to Sister-in-law."

Nangong Yue said with a smile, "Sisters are exempt." After saying that, she stepped forward to help Xiao Fei and Xiao Ni, and then hugged Xiao Rongyu, before showing Xiao Rongxuan, Xiao Rongying and other concubines slightly raised their hands.

I haven't seen her for a month, and the girls haven't changed much, but Xiao Fei seems to have a calmer temperament.

After a few words of greetings with them, Nangong Yue sat on the soft sedan chair carried by her mother-in-law, and after being informed, went to the study of King Zhennan.

She returned to the residence from Yanding City, and naturally she wanted to greet King Zhennan.

Fortunately, King Zhennan got the news that Nangong Yue was coming back today, so he didn't go to the military camp, otherwise he would have to wait for a long time.

After Nangong Yue bowed her knees and bowed, King Zhennan raised his hand in a good mood, "Prince Concubine Shizi forgive me!" .

In the battle of Yanding City, 20,000 Nanliang troops were wiped out, and the five kings and nine kings of Nanliang were also beheaded. It was really a great boost to the military power of the southern border army, and it also made him the king of Zhennan!

And Xiao Yi naturally did not hesitate to tell the various achievements of his concubine in the military newspaper. It can be seen that the king of Zhennan is now more pleasing to this daughter-in-law. It's also a lot more reliable to speak up and do things.

Now, from state affairs, war affairs, southern Xinjiang political affairs to family affairs, everything has become smooth, except...

King Zhennan frowned slightly, remembering that the day before yesterday, when he was deported for Qiao Shenyu, Mrs. Qiao came to him again and made a lot of noise, which made his head hurt. Even if he wants to be promoted, he still needs Qiao Shenyu to strive for success! Obviously, the two children of Chang's and Yu's family and Qiao Shenyu went to the military camp together, why didn't they see them being driven back? That is, this Qiao Shenyu is squeamish and can't bear hardship!

King Zhennan was too lazy to think about it, and asked with a smile on his face: "Concubine Shizi has worked hard all the way, let's go back and rest first. This king asked Sister Fei to prepare a reception banquet for you. There are not many trivial matters in the house recently, so you can take a good rest for the time being. In a few days, it’s not too late to give back.”

Nangong Yue stood obediently in front of the desk, her calm face neither arrogant nor dry, "Daughter-in-law, thank you father and king."

After coming out of King Zhennan's study, Nangong Yue immediately went to Tingyu Pavilion. He just greeted Mrs. Fang, and before he said two words, he was driven back to rest.

When Nangong Yue returned to her yard, the time had just passed. Seeing the familiar grass and trees, her heart also relaxed.

It feels so good to be home.

Yes, Bixiaotang is Yi's home and her home.

An Niang had already prepared hot water for the maids. After taking a bath in comfort, she sat lazily in front of the dressing table, and Ying'er dried her hair. As for the dusty Baihui and Thrush, they were given a day off by Nangongyue as soon as they came back, so they didn't have to wait on them.

Nangong Yue drank the Sydney juice that Que'er brought to moisten her throat, and asked, "What happened in the mansion during my absence?"

Nangong Yue has also been away for a month, and the Zhennan Palace is well managed in Xiao Fei's hands. Occasionally there are some mistakes, and there are also Concubine Wei to help, but there are no waves, except...

"... Half a month ago, Mrs. Qiao sent a maid to the mansion on the grounds that there was no caring person by her side. About ten days ago, the maid met the prince by chance when she was serving meals for the madam. A few days ago I just opened my face and raised my concubine."

Nangong Yue listened casually. There have never been fewer concubines around King Zhennan. Nearly half of them are the servants in the house. As a daughter-in-law, she just listened to it. , and then heard Que'er say: "...The new aunt's maiden name is Mei, and the slave-maid has heard from several rough envoys in the palace that Mei's aunt and the previous princess look alike."

Nangong Yue's hand shook, and a few drops of Sydney juice spilled onto the dresser.

She put down the Sydney juice in her hand and confirmed, "Is this true?"

"Yes." Que'er replied respectfully, "The slaves have issued a password ban, so that they can no longer discuss in private."

"Well done." Nangong Yue nodded slightly.

The former concubine was A Yi's own mother, so how could one be compared to a concubine carried by a maid! However, Mrs. Qiao sent a maid over, and the maid had a "coincidence" with King Zhennan in a short period of time and was carried as a concubine. Could this be a coincidence?

Moreover, even the rough concubine of the palace recognized that person who looked like a mother-in-law, so Mrs. Qiao wouldn't recognize it? Apparently on purpose...

"Don't let your grandfather know about this." Nangong Yue urged.

The prince's newly opened concubine looks alike to his deceased daughter, which may not be good news for a father.

"Yes. Concubine Shi." Que'er bowed her knees in response, and then started talking about some trivial matters, such as the small ceremonies are ready; Nangongyue's new gentleman for the girls has started to teach before leaving the house; Aunt Fang and Aunt Mei have been fighting fiercely recently. As a daughter, Xiao Fei can't manage the concubine of King Zhennan. Concubine Wei has never been willing to get involved in such matters.

Nangong Yue listened to each other, her sleepiness slowly came up, and she said vaguely, "If sister Fei comes later, let her come in..."

After taking a nap on the beauty's couch for an hour, Xiao Fei really came.

Xiao Fei came to invite Nangongyue to pick up the Fengyan Banquet. Seeing that she slept so soundly, she felt that she was really not thoughtful enough. Sister-in-law was really hard on her journey, so she should put the Fengfeng Banquet on tomorrow.

"Meow!"

The cat Xiaobai, who was dozing off at Nangong Yue's feet, raised his head and called out, as if to say hello, then buried his head and continued to sleep.

This cat meow made Nangong Yue open her eyes and smiled at Xiao Fei: "Sister Fei, you're here." Although there was still fatigue in his eyes, his spirit improved a lot after a sleep.

The reception banquet was prepared in the flower hall of the palace. When Nangong Yue and Xiao Fei arrived, all the female dependents were also there, the mistresses of the second and third rooms, the girls from each room, the concubine Wei, and the king of Zhennan. those concubines.

The concubines are naturally not qualified to sit on the table. If the princess is here, they need to wait and eat in close proximity. Now, they just come to greet the prince and concubine according to the rules. After seeing the ceremony, they stand aside until the wind The feast is over.

Nangong Yue's gaze swept across them, and landed on a woman wearing a rose-red robe. Her brows had a hint of tenderness and beauty, and a pair of black pupils shone like stars. 's brilliance. Although King Zhennan's inner courtyard is so beautiful, she is obviously better than others.

Nangong Yue was not familiar with King Zhennan's concubine, but she was almost certain that this was the new Aunt Mei.

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