When Grandma Li came out of the side courtyard, she heard what Narcissus said.
The more she thought about it, the more she felt that she could no longer live in such a miserable state, and she had to save more money.
The Princess's jewelry is decreasing one by one, and so are her clothes. Is the Princess really going to run away?
If the Dowager Empress really left the palace, she would have nowhere to go.
Therefore, in order to curry favor with the Empress Dowager Shen, Grandma Li specially gave some money to the maids of Wan'an Palace. The purpose was to curry favor with the Empress Dowager Shen and to come to the Empress Dowager's Palace.
She also gritted her teeth and felt very distressed after spending some money.
She thought: Sooner or later she would make money back by following Queen Mother Shen.
When Aunt Qi brought Aunt Li into the Queen Mother's bedroom, the Queen Mother was finishing her work. She read the memorial that the Emperor had reviewed and asked about Yun Luo's situation.
It was learned that Mu Lingwei and Jun Yi never intervened in reviewing these memorials. They were all reviewed by the emperor himself, and the handwriting was all the emperor's.
Everything related to the Shen family was dismissed. As for other matters, they were also handled in an orderly manner. Queen Mother Shen was also shocked by her son's sudden ability.
Because some memorials were sent to her by Shen Bi, but they were all dismissed by the emperor.
At the same time, she was also a little frightened. Maybe it was not the emperor's outstanding ability, but more the ability of Jun Yi or Mu Lingwei that frightened her.
She can't be sick anymore. If she continues to be sick, she will have nothing.
At this time, Nanny Li was brought in and she saluted respectfully: "I'm here to see the Queen Mother and wish the Queen Mother good fortune and good health."
"You are the one who serves Shangguan Taifei. What are you doing in the Aijia Palace?" Empress Dowager Shen asked in a deep voice. She also asked questions knowingly. Aunt Qi had already asked clearly. She wanted to come to Wan'an Palace, that is to say, she wanted to Betrayed Shangguan Ruizhu.
Shangguan Ruizhu is also the best at winning people's hearts. When did she misjudge her?
Jun Ao sent people to guard her every day, fearing that she would cause trouble to Shangguan Ruizhu, and he loved Shangguan Ruizhu in every possible way.
"This slave is here to report to the Queen Mother..." Nanny Li said flatteringly: "This slave also knows many things about the Queen Mother, such as her and the regent."
When Empress Dowager Shen heard about Jun Ao, her face turned livid with anger. She calmly said: "Tell me."
In order to show her loyalty, Aunt Li told all about Linzhou and Shangguan Mansion. Of course, she took the initiative to avoid the matter of finding a man for Shangguan Ruizhu to relieve her boredom.
Empress Dowager Shen only thought it was Shangguan Ruizhu who couldn't keep her loneliness.
Queen Mother Shen sat up straight after hearing this. She had been holding her breath in her heart. If it weren't for Shangguan Ruizhu, she and Jun Ao would not be in such trouble.
"She wanted to leave the palace and live a free life outside. She was dreaming." Empress Dowager Shen said coldly. It turned out that Jun Ao got into her boudoir when she was in Shangguan Mansion.
She thought that Shangguan Ruizhu was really a chaste and fierce woman, but it turned out that she was nothing more than that. If Jun Ao knew that she was having an affair with another man, she would like to see if Jun Ao could protect her anymore.
"Mother Qi, give me a reward." Empress Dowager Shen suddenly said.
Aunt Qi is also very sensible. The reward she received today was a lot. When she handed a bag of silver to Aunt Li, Aunt Li felt happy. The Queen Mother was much more generous than the Dowager Concubine.
Empress Dowager Shen took another gold hairpin from the dressing table and handed it to Nanny Li herself, saying: "If you do things well for the Ai family, your benefits will naturally be indispensable."
Grandma Li was suddenly startled, Jin Chai?
How much gold does it take to make a golden hairpin?
I saw her eyes shining: "Thank you, Queen Mother, for the reward."
Tonight, she will arrange a good show for Jun Ao.
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At the same time, when Narcissus saw Nanny Li sneaking out of Yongle Palace, she raised the corners of her lips and watched quietly. She had enough money to honor Nanny Li.
But she was not satisfied yet.
So, she also turned around and entered Shangguan Ruizhu's bedroom, and said warmly: "Your Majesty, please burn the fire a little brighter today. The Chinese New Year is called the Chinese New Year because it is festive."
Shangguan Ruizhu kept thinking about Shangguan Han and felt depressed. She didn't expect that she wouldn't be able to spend the Chinese New Year with her daughter. The more she thought about it, the more she felt sad.
"Has anyone sent charcoal fire to Han Zhaoyi? Is she cold?" Shangguan Ruizhu asked.
Narcissus also whispered: "Ever since Han Zhaoyi was grounded by the Empress Dowager, her life has been difficult. If it weren't for the Empress Dowager, you always remember Empress Zhaoyi to give her things, I'm afraid the empress will be even more miserable, and the emperor won't go to see her.
She, my servant, heard the ladies in the palace talking about Han Zhaoyi, and what they said was very unpleasant."
Shangguan Ruizhu had known for a long time that Han'er's reputation, whether inside or outside the palace, had long been ruined. Now that she was grounded again, she tried her best to save Han'er's life.
Han'er is only seventeen years old, will she be trapped here for the rest of her life?
Because of what happened between her and Jun Ao, Queen Mother Shen would not let Han'er stand up.
"Don't worry, Madam. When it gets dark later and everyone is hiding in the room to have New Year's Eve dinner, I will try to take you to meet Han Zhaoyi." Narcissus said again: "However, there are guards outside the door.
The army is guarding the place, so it may not be easy for the queen to go out, so we have to wait until the guards take their shifts to eat before going out."
Shangguan Ruizhu wanted to meet Shangguan Han for a long time. After she reminded her, she thought to herself: "It's okay to meet in secret. Even if Jun Ao knows, it won't happen."
She suddenly remembered that Zeng Yi usually climbed through the window when he came in. She had asked Zeng Yi to transport all her things out of the palace secretly in preparation for her future escape.
In the entire Yongle Palace, she and Zeng Yi were the only ones who had been conspiring. She did not dare to tell Han'er, fearing that she would still think about the glory and wealth in the palace and be unwilling to leave.
The palace was deserted, and Shangguan Ruizhu felt empty in her heart. There was no one to accompany Haner during the New Year. She must be very scared and lonely.
"Go and find Nanny Li." Shangguan Ruizhu said suddenly. She wanted to see Han'er tonight.
Narcissus was a little embarrassed and said: "When I brought the brazier in, I saw my godmother going out. When she comes back, I will go and invite her."
Shangguan Ruizhu usually paid attention to the activities of Narcissus and Grandma Li. Grandma Li's reputation for being greedy for money spread among the palace ladies.
The reward of Narcissus was also squandered by Grandma Li.
"Did Aunt Li take the silver reward I gave you again?" Shangguan Ruizhu asked.
Narcissus quickly shook his head: "No, it's just that... the godmother didn't get the reward from the mother-in-law, so the servant gave five taels of silver to honor the godmother."
Aunt Li did nothing but give her bad ideas. Ever since she was grounded by Queen Mother Shen, Aunt Li had been very neglectful of her. If it weren't for the fact that Zeng Yi lost his official position and there was no one she trusted around her, she would
Grandma Li has been dealt with long ago.
Shangguan Ruizhu has been in the palace for more than ten years and has trained many of her own people, but she knows that when a tree falls, the monkey will scatter.
"How could you accept Grandma Li as your godmother?" Shangguan Ruizhu asked doubtfully.
"Because Grandma Li really takes good care of me. I haven't known what my mother looks like since she was a child, so I am very satisfied with my godmother's love. Although my godmother is a little greedy for money, who in the world is not?"
It’s about money, I can’t live without money.” Narcissus said softly, and she also told the truth.