The White-haired Queen

Seeing that both of them were underage, Wen Lanyue could not help but speak in a more gentle tone, "Then tell me why you are borrowing money from everywhere?"

Xiao Xizi pursed his lips, his eyes flickered a little, but there was a hint of determination in his eyes. He whispered, "I ran into the emperor a few days ago and saw that he was worried about the flood disaster in the south, so I wanted to show my gratitude by doing something within my ability and donating some money and property."

Xiao Xizi emphasized the word "encounter" especially, because he was afraid that the Queen Mother would think that he had gone to see the Emperor and punish him. He looked up and quietly glanced at Wen Lanyue, and saw that she looked calm. His nervous mood also eased.

Then he said, "But the sum of money between me and Taohua is only five taels of silver. I feel it is too little and a little embarrassed, so I borrowed some more."

After Xiao Xizi finished speaking, he secretly observed Wen Lanyue again and saw that the anger on her face was obviously gone. He said aggrievedly: "Queen Dowager, please spare me, Queen Dowager, please spare me."

After hearing this, Wen Lanyue said with a pleasant face, "I don't want your life, so get up and answer."

Xiao Xizi and Taohua shrank back timidly and slowly stood up.

Wen Lanyue asked: "Then tell me, what did the emperor say? What is the flood disaster situation in the south?"

Xiao Xizi replied respectfully, "I heard from the Little Yellow Emperor that this flood disaster is quite serious, with strong winds and heavy rains, and it lasted for a long time. The people were displaced and starved to death everywhere."

Wen Lanyue sighed softly. In the 21st century, the losses from each flood disaster amounted to tens of billions. Celebrities, internet celebrities, wealthy people, and some foundations from all over the country would launch donation campaigns.

Medicines, food and other supplies, as well as money. However, the people of Shangxie are suffering from a decline in livelihood and a shortage of supplies. People's immunity is relatively poor, their lives are relatively fragile, and their ability to resist natural disasters and various risks is relatively weak.

Seeing that Wen Lanyue had no intention of speaking, Xiao Xizi spoke again: "My parents also died due to the flood disaster, so I want to do my best to help." Thinking of her sad story, Xiao Xizi couldn't help but shed tears.

Wen Lanyue thought for a moment and said, "Then why did you two disappear for two days? What did you do during those two days?"

Little Xizi sobbed and said, "I sold all the things that the little emperor gave me before." Then he knelt down with a plop and kowtowed, saying, "I...I have no intention of being disrespectful. I know I was wrong. Please, Queen Mother, please spare me. Please, Queen Mother, please spare me."

Wen Lanyue thought: Since the little emperor gave it to you, it is yours, you can do whatever you want with it. But she said: "I think you two are doing good things, so I won't pursue it this time."

Wen Lanyue raised her hand and said, "Get up. Donate according to your ability in the future."

Xiao Xizi said hurriedly: "I will try my best to pay back the money I borrowed."

Wen Lanyue nodded and said, "The affairs of the harem are now in charge of Concubine Pang Tai Shu. You can tell her if there is anything. Concubine Pang Tai Shu has worked hard to find you two these two days."

Xiao Xizi and Taohua hurriedly said, "Thank you, Queen Mother, thank you, Queen Consort Dowager."

Wen Lanyue continued, "Xiao Xizi and Taohua both have the awareness to consider the people, so we should do our part. As for how much, everyone can do it according to their ability. Concubine Pang, you are responsible for this matter."

Concubine Pang bowed and said, "I'll remember that."

Wen Lanyue continued, "You are the one in charge, so you have to have evidence when doing things. You have the right to come and go freely in this huge harem, but remember, don't cause trouble."

Concubine Pang said, "Thank you, Queen Mother. I will remember this."

Wen Lanyue glanced at everyone and asked, "Well, is there anything else?" Seeing that no one spoke, she said, "Okay, let's end this matter here, everyone leave."

When the crowd dispersed, Hong He immediately said, "Your Majesty, just now the head of Liu Wen Pavilion, Lin Yuanzhi, sent someone to deliver a message, asking you to come over this afternoon."

Wen Lanyue said: "Okay, then you go and prepare first."

Wen Lanyue called Bilian over and asked, "Where exactly is the flood disaster happening in the south?"

Bilian said: "The Yuedi area."

Wen Lanyue frowned and then asked, "Why didn't you tell me that I came back yesterday?"

Bilian said doubtfully, "Queen Mother, you knew about this before."

As soon as the words were spoken, Bilian remembered the Queen Mother's amnesia and hurriedly explained: "Queen Mother, you had received the news before you fell into a coma, and went to see the little emperor about this matter. Later, because of the coma, the matter was shelved."

Wen Lanyue said hurriedly: "If that's the case, it's been so long, why hasn't it been resolved yet? What's the situation now?"

Bilian said, "The young emperor sent an imperial envoy there these two days."

Wen Lanyue then asked: "Have you found a place for food and medicine?"

Bilian said, "Every time they provide food for disaster relief, as for medicine, I have never heard of it."

Wen Lanyue said, "Then you should pay more attention to this matter in the future, and also see what we can donate. After sorting it out, you can send it to Concubine Pang Taishu. She will arrange the follow-up matters. If there is anything that needs cooperation, you should cooperate with her and make sure to do a good job and make it solid."

Wen Lanyue thought for a moment and said, "Remind her again that only if these things are done well and beautifully, will the election be more effective."

Bilian said, "I have made note of it, but I have one more thing to say, but I don't know whether I should tell you or not."

Wen Lanyue blinked a few times and said innocently, "If there is anything between us that should not be said, just say it and it's over."

Bilian said: "In the past, the lack of eunuchs and maids in the palace also happened from time to time. As long as the masters of each family did not pursue the matter, the matter would pass quietly."

Bilian remembered the Queen Mother's amnesia, so she added something, saying, "Eunuchs and palace maids are just slaves in the eyes of these masters. If they are lost, they are lost. If they are gone, they are gone. No one takes them seriously at all."

Wen Lanyue said: "Do you mean that Concubine Pang is trying to win over the people, or do you mean that Concubine Pang is using chicken feathers as a token of authority?"

When Bilian heard this, she immediately knelt down and said, "I dare not, I dare not guess what the masters mean."

Wen Lanyue said helplessly: "Can't you be more free and easy like Hong He?"

Bilian said hurriedly, "The Queen Mother didn't talk like this before."

Wen Lanyue said: "The past is the past, the present is the present, it's nothing to say casually."

Bilian said: "I feel that Concubine Pang is focusing on winning people's hearts."

Wen Lanyue said, "That's normal. It's good that she knows how to win people's hearts. Using chicken feathers as a token of authority won't work for long. Very good, you can slowly observe and see how she handles the donation this time. By the way, has Concubine Zhang made any moves recently?"

Bilian said, "A few days ago, Beichen said that she sent a letter to the Prime Minister's Mansion. I guess it was about Concubine Pang taking charge of the Phoenix Seal, but so far, she has not taken any action."