For a moment, the hall was so quiet that you could hear a needle drop.
Concubine Xian was not angry when she saw that neither of them responded to her words, but pushed the banknote boxes forward.
"I really came here today to make amends. Luo Yu caused such serious injuries to Fourth Young Master Qi. After I saw him that day, I will not forget it for a long time."
"Luo Yu is a prince, and his words and deeds are watched by too many people. He must abide by etiquette in order to be convinced and respected by everyone."
"I know that he has always been naughty, and the Holy Father also favored him. Although he has been punished now, it is not as much as one ten thousandth of the pain that Fourth Young Master Qi has suffered. So I have sent you money today, hoping that you will not hold any grudge against him.
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"He is just too competitive. In fact, your old grudges can be completely resolved."
Ling Yutong's heart skipped a beat. Concubine Xian had laid the groundwork so much that her purpose had been revealed.
She raised her eyes and looked into Concubine Xian's eyes. The expression there was completely gentle and not aggressive at all.
However, will a concubine who is favored all the year round have a gentle temperament?
She felt that the thorn in her heart towards Concubine Xian was about to collapse quietly, and she was on guard in her heart.
At this time, Qi Yan glanced at the gold and silver on the table and said softly: "Your Majesty is exaggerating. I have no intention of blaming the second prince."
"As for the money, if accepting it will bring peace of mind to the Queen, then we will accept it."
Concubine Xian's eyes flashed, and the smile on her lips became weaker.
Ling Yutong's eyes flashed with light, secretly praising him for being smart.
Since Concubine Xian brought the money, she must accept it, but how to accept it and why to accept it are also particular.
If they really obeyed Concubine Xian's words and nodded, they would have to bear the reputation of complaining that the second prince was ruthless and Concubine Xian gave money to seek good luck.
But Qi Yan said a few words, and this nature became a gift from a noble person, and he did not dare to say goodbye.
Having said this, Concubine Xian had nothing more to say and stood up directly. In the blink of an eye, the smile on her lips became gentle again.
"As long as you are willing to accept it, I will take my leave first."
The moment the palace door closed, Ling Yutong saw the soft hem of Concubine Xian's clothes and the smile on her lips, and secretly sighed, Concubine Xian had really lived up to her many years of favor, and her every frown and smile were just right.
She turned her head and glanced at Qi Yan. Seeing him lowering his eyes and looking thoughtful, she couldn't help but whisper: "This money..."
"It comes in handy."
Qi Yan replied to her casually.
There were stacks of banknotes on the table, which looked quite spectacular. Ling Yutong walked closer to look at the denominations, but frowned the moment he got closer.
Wait, what does this coin smell like?
It's summer now, and the smell is very divergent, but if you don't have a keen sense of smell, you may not be able to detect it.
Qi Yan noticed her abnormality, glanced at Lai Che cryptically, and sprinkled the powder without hesitation.
The powder was inhaled to clear his nasal cavity, making him dizzy, and he collapsed in the next moment.
Qi Yan stretched out his hand to catch a handful, so that he would not leave any obvious marks after falling.
He raised his eyes and looked at Ling Yutong: "Okay, tell me what you discovered."
Ling Yutong blinked and stared dumbfounded at Qi Yan's operation. His proficiency in spraying the powder was comparable to hers.
She raised her eyebrows and took out a banknote and gave it to Qi Yan.
"Smell it, what does it smell like?"
Qi Yan paused for a moment, then took it and smelled it, his eyes filled with doubt. "Does it smell like it?"
The first time he smelled it, he didn't feel anything at all. However, under Ling Yutong's serious eyes, he still got closer and smelled it carefully again.
At this moment, his eyes suddenly sank.
There is a smell, but it is very light. When mixed with the hot and dry factors in the air, it is easily ignored.
Ling Yutong's face was serious: "This smell is used for marking. These coins must have been contaminated by grass fire and mixed with other ordinary coins. Those with a keen sense of smell and special attention will find them without any difficulty."
In other words, Concubine Xian not only sent them money, but also played tricks with them to know where the money was used.
Qi Yan's face also darkened. He asked in a low voice: "Can this smell be eliminated? The amount of money is not small. If we want to use it, I don't want to be traced."
Ling Yutong lowered his eyes and thought for a moment, then said: "Yes."
"Now that the weather is hot, even the most stubborn smell can be corroded by the sun. As long as you find a place with strong sunlight and expose it to the sun for a few hours, it will naturally be cured."
She looked around at the furnishings in the palace and picked a place. "Here! But it's too obvious, can you cover it up?"
Qi Yan came over and decided on the shielding plan with just one glance. He went to pull out a few wooden boards, then moved the gold, silver and silver notes over, making a jingling sound, and clapped his hands.
Ling Yutong's eyes sparkled and she smiled.
"So good."
She glanced at the sky outside, and her face changed slightly: "I've been here for a little too long. If I delay any longer, Songyue will come looking for me. I'll leave first."
After the palace door closed, Qi Yan lowered his eyes and thought about the use of the money.
Money can win over people's hearts, and Concubine Xian clearly sent her "good intentions" to everyone in the management, and they couldn't live up to Concubine Xian's expectations.
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In the Imperial Study Room in the palace, Yu Xiang originally wanted to report the situation to the Holy Emperor, but as soon as he entered the palace, he discovered that the Holy Emperor was not the only one in the Imperial Study Room today.
Yu Xiang murmured in his heart, what kind of wind was this that brought so many important ministers here.
As soon as the Holy Emperor saw him, he said casually: "Yu Aiqing is here to tell me how to deal with the situation, right? Tell me."
The metaphor paused, and I caught a glimpse of a person from the corner of my eye. The words that came to my throat became stuck.
Now, Chen Shangshu is here, what should I say to him?
But in spite of the pressure from His Majesty's gaze, and in order to distance himself from the matter, Yu Xiang lowered his head: "Reporting to Your Majesty, this may be a misunderstanding. The adopted daughter of the Qi family may not be a good person, and what she says cannot be fully believed.
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"My son was already in a daze at the time, and temporary confusion of perception is possible. On the other hand, how could the imperial guards in the palace arrest the wrong person for the adopted daughter of the Qi family?"
"I'm afraid this adopted daughter of the Qi family didn't collude with others and went to jail specifically to..."
The metaphor did not continue, but his implicit meaning and direction were very clear.
The Holy Master narrowed his eyes and said, "My head is in chaos, are you sure?" He remembered Yu Nanxun's confused appearance. If he hadn't been clueless about "psychedelics", he might have fooled him.
Yu Xiang lowered his head: "I am sure, I have punished him..."
The Holy Emperor did not express his position, but said calmly: "Then when you said Ling Yutong colluded with others, who did she collude with?"
Yu Xiang's heart tightened.
"This...that side has always been the area under the jurisdiction of Zuodu Yushi of the Ducha Yuan. If you can sneak in quietly, you must..."
This time, there was no need for His Majesty to express his position. Even before Xiang Yu finished speaking, the minister sitting next to him was unhappy.
"Yuxiang, you must provide evidence when you speak!"