Chapter 643 Princess Ning wants to step on her head
Gu You discussed the terms with Grandma Wang and quickly packed up and headed to Meiyuan. Grandma Wang also had people paint her with a haggard and pale makeup to show that she was really sick when she was 'sick' before. Already.
When Gu You came to Meiyuan, Ming, Xie Yixiao and others also returned to the elegant house. Concubine Shen and Concubine Ning were sitting on the throne, arguing overtly and covertly, and had no time to pay attention to where they had just gone. .
There are only three rooms in this elegant residence. There are no partition walls among the three rooms. Only the separation pillars are hung with snow-green gauze curtains. When the gauze curtains are lowered, they can be divided into three rooms. When you get up, you will connect all the houses together.
Facing the door, there is a place in the middle, with two rows of mahogany armchairs on each side. On the left and right side halls, there are two tables combined with two square tables. There are two places on one side, with this kind of There are tea, snacks, fruits and other food, and there is also a circle of mahogany armchairs arranged around it.
There are also several fire pots placed in the house for guests to warm themselves by the fire.
Xie Yixiao and others saw Liao Zhuyin in the side hall on the right, so they went to the side hall on the left to find a seat and sit down. They did not go to the front, but the most important thing was that the front was facing the door, and the cold wind was blowing into the house. It's really cold inside.
"Are you Gu You? Didn't you say you were sick? Isn't this a good thing?" Princess Ning looked at Gu You and said in a slow tone, "Did you feel wronged in some way?"
"Princess Lao, please remember that I was indeed feeling unwell this morning, and I feel much better now." Although Gu You was dissatisfied with Concubine Shen and Shen Mingzhu treating her like this, she had already agreed to the exchange, so naturally she wanted to help cover up what happened today.
Thinking of this, Gu You felt irritated, filled with disgust and contempt. He felt that these people were really hypocritical and ridiculous. They lied casually for the sake of so-called face, without any sincerity at all.
"Oh? Really?" Princess Ning pursed her lips slightly. Her bright red lips made people dare not look directly at them. After a long time, she said again, "Since you have recovered, are you in charge of this donation? Concubine Shen will host?"
Concubine Shen was about to speak, but Gu You jumped in first: "Of course it's me. I originally proposed this matter. It was originally for the people of the North. I wanted them to live a better life. Let others handle it. I’m still worried, so I won’t bother.”
She said this as if she didn't believe Shen Taifei and was afraid that Shen Taifei would use this matter to do something.
Concubine Shen was so angry that she almost had a heart attack.
From the corner of her eye, Princess Ning saw Mrs. Shen being so angry, and smiled sweetly: "That's right. Since it was you who proposed it, you should do it yourself. Don't worry, if you leave it to others, if someone gets greedy for the money, That’s not a waste of everyone’s efforts.”
This is implying that Concubine Shen will be greedy for this money.
Concubine Shen suddenly stood up: "Don't talk nonsense. The money donated today is all raised for the people who suffered from the snow disaster in the north. If anyone tries to do anything about this, I will not be the first to spare him!"
This is not just a matter of money, but also a matter of concern for the name of Prince Nan's Palace. Prince Huainan's Palace organized this donation. If the money they got was stolen, none of the civil and military officials in the dynasty would forgive them. .
By then, the reputation of Prince Huainan's Mansion will really be ruined.
"That's right." Although Gu You didn't deal with Concubine Shen, he agreed with this, "If anyone dares to do anything with this money, I won't be able to spare him!"
"That's good." Princess Ning smiled again, "I and all the ladies came here today to express their feelings for the people in the North, and also thought that it would be a good deed to help them. If this money and silver
It cannot be used where it should be used, and I am the first to disagree."
"That's right." Princess Ning expressed the sentiments of everyone present. It's okay to give money, but you must make sure it is used where it should be used.
"Exactly."
"Everyone, please rest assured." Gu You stood in the hall, facing everyone, "This money will definitely be used for the people of the North."
Someone said: "Since Miss Gu said this, we are relieved. After all, we still believe in the Huainan Palace."
They didn't believe Gu You, but today Gu You represented the donation banquet held by Prince Huainan Palace, and what they gave was the face of Prince Huainan Palace. If anything really happened, it would naturally be the matter of Prince Huainan Palace.
"Please rest assured," Gu You repeatedly assured, "all the money donated by everyone will be handed over to the people of the North without any loss."
At this point, Gu You simply went straight to the topic: "I think everyone knows the purpose of inviting everyone here today. There have been several heavy snowfalls in the north this year, and many houses have collapsed. The number of people affected by the disaster is unknown."
"Although the imperial court has also allocated funds, there are still some shortcomings. Today, I ask you to donate generously, dedicate your love to the people in the North, and help them rebuild their homes. When the time comes, I will have someone set up a merit monument for you to record your achievements.
Kindness."
After Gu You said these words, everyone present was quiet for a while. You looked at me and I looked at you. No one made a sound. For a moment of silence in the room, everyone looked up at the person sitting in the seat.
two of them.
Concubine Shen pondered for a moment, and then said: "I, Prince Huainan, will set an example first and give you five thousand taels of silver."
"Five thousand taels..."
"Five thousand taels!"
"Prince Huainan's Mansion is really lavish!"
Five thousand taels is not a small amount of money for many people. How many people will not be able to earn this amount in their lifetime. If we convert the amount in this world, it would be five million.
That is to say, these princes do not take this money seriously.
"The concubine is really kind-hearted and so generous. If the people in the North knew about it, they would definitely be grateful." Someone praised her.
"Exactly."
Concubine Shen felt much more comfortable as she listened to the praises of this group of people. Five thousand taels of silver was indeed a lot of money, but it was not much for the Huainan Palace. Spending this money to get such praise, then
It's worth it too.
"Since Mrs. Shen has already said five thousand taels, our Prince Ning's Mansion can't fall behind. Before this princess came, the prince also specifically told me to donate more and accumulate more merits. Our Prince Ning's Mansion will give out eight thousand taels."
Come."
After that, the person next to Princess Ning took out eight thousand taels of silver notes from a lacquer box painted with plum blossoms and presented them to her. The silver notes were one thousand taels each, a total of eight.
"You!" Concubine Shen turned her head and looked over.
Princess Ning wants to step on her head and make the Huainan Palace lose face!
Concubine Shen was really so angry that her brain was pounding. If she hadn't still had some sense, she would have cursed and started a quarrel with Concubine Ning.