No, I was just a concubine, how did I become the queen?

Chapter 532: Paying for a Class

Thirteen took two bites of rice and said with some distress, "Alas, there are so many things to do right now. Who among those who are capable in the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Revenue isn't busy as hell?"

"I'm still busy with the liquidation of one of the households today. I see everyone is tired after working for a long time, so I told everyone to leave early."

"Otherwise, even if you wait until the moon is at its highest point in the sky, I won't be able to come back!"

As he spoke, he shook his head, looking very distressed.

His eyes seemed to be hesitant to speak, as if he was asking his brothers to help him.

Lao Shi thought to himself that people wanted to be busier, but they hadn’t had the chance yet.

Old Nine, however, understood that Thirteen really wanted them to do something, and immediately said, "Hey, Thirteen, if there's anything you need help with, just ask. There's nothing I can't do."

The tenth brother also reacted and shouted, "That's right, brothers have plenty of strength and means!"

Thirteen saw that they had taken the bait, but he shook his head, looking as if he was hesitant to speak.

Lao Jiu asked again: "But what's wrong?"

Lao Shi said anxiously: "Brother, just say what you want to say. Why are you being so fussy even among brothers?"

Thirteen was so anxious after fishing for the two of them that he said embarrassedly, "I'm just helping out. I'm very tired, but..."

"Who's afraid of being tired? We brothers are not afraid!" the two said in unison.

Thirteen: "That's right, if I help you, it will be in vain..."

What this means is that at this stage, His Majesty will not specifically confer official titles on them.

The two could only help by using their status as Beizi, which meant they worked for free without any official position or money.

And there are some expenses involved, which you may have to pay for yourself.

To put it in modern terms, Lin Mingyan was paying for a place in the class.

It is so sad to hear it and it makes people cry when they see it!

The ninth and tenth brothers were stunned when they heard this.

No, is there such a thing?

But I finally have a job to do, I can't just stop doing it just because I don't get an official position.

I begged for this position, but if I can't get it, I will have to take care of children in the mansion like my mynah bird in the future.

Neither of them dared to overthink it, fearing that Thirteen would regret it if they delayed him.

The two brothers looked at each other in tacit understanding, gritted their teeth and said, "Do it! Why can't we do it?!"

"We all serve His Majesty and the Qing Dynasty. We do the same work wherever we are!"

Thirteen showed a grateful smile, invited the two to eat, and introduced to them what they would do tomorrow.

The poor two brothers just came to drink tea and have a meal, and sold themselves on the same day, even at a loss.

I could only turn my grief and anger into appetite and keep picking up food to eat.

Old Nine thought for a long time before remembering why he came here today. He asked him, "Thirteen, I heard that our fourth brother wants to adopt a few princesses. Are you willing?"

Thirteen had already gotten the upper hand from the two of them, so he didn't hide the fact anymore and nodded immediately, "Yes."

"Then on your side..." Lao Shi asked impatiently.

Thirteen said: "My eldest princess has already been chosen. When the imperial edict comes, she will be sent to the palace."

The thirteenth princess was born to a concubine and was already seven years old. There was no problem for her to live in the palace.

This was his only grown-up child; he also had another son who was born in the 45th year of Zhaojia's reign.

In other words, he was going to send his only daughter into the palace.

Old Ten hissed twice and said, "I heard that the princesses are going to marry off to other countries. Are you willing to do that?"

If he had the favor of the Thirteenth Prince, he would definitely not send his daughter into the palace.

Thirteen gave a meaningful smile: "Not necessarily. Our Qing Dynasty is rich and powerful. Who can say for sure about marriages?"

We have already captured two laborers, so it would be nice to give them some sweet rewards, otherwise how will the brothers meet in the future.

And this is also what Fourth Sister-in-law meant. Those who are willing to settle down and help Fourth Brother with his work should of course be rewarded.

Instead of giving it to ambitious brothers at the beginning, it is better to give it to the girls of the next generation.

At least the princesses have a better life and it won’t have much influence on the court.

When Lao Jiu and Lao Shi heard what he said, they became excited.

This is a great thing!

Go!

The two men stopped chatting with Thirteen and left in a hurry without even making an excuse, saying they had to go back to submit a memorial.

Thirteen sent the two of them out the door, and his frozen smile finally relaxed.

It’s really tiring every day.

He was young but had a high status, so when he was doing his job he had to keep a stern face and try his best to imitate his fourth brother's cold expression so that he could control others.

Now that he's back home, he has to pretend to be the sunny younger brother to lure his brothers into taking the bait.

It’s so difficult!

Relaxing, Thirteen returned to the backyard and walked into the main courtyard without stopping.

Zhao Jia came out quietly to greet him: "Master is back?"

Thirteen was helped by her to wash and soak his feet. Then he sighed and asked, "Is Tun'er asleep?"

"He was asleep, his eyes were narrowed into slits, but he was still calling for Dad," Zhao Jia complained with a smile when she mentioned her son.

This is her first child and the only prince in the mansion. The master dotes on him very much.

This was also her luck. At that time, it was Guaerjia who was pregnant first, and the imperial physician also said that it was a boy.

The baby is older than her, so he will definitely be the eldest son.

But she didn't insist on arguing about who was the eldest. Having a child was already good enough, and it didn't matter whether he was the eldest or the second son.

Who would have thought that the master got into trouble that year and was imprisoned. As the legitimate wife, she naturally had no choice but to go to Yangfengjiedao to accompany him.

Unexpectedly, Guaerjia was so worried at home that she frightened the child into miscarriage.

On the contrary, she, who was imprisoned, gave birth to a healthy child.

Later, when chatting with the Queen Mother, she praised her for having a good attitude and being blessed.

Thirteen also missed this kid a little, and promised: "Someone will help me share the work tomorrow. Come back early tomorrow night to play with him..."

The two talked for a while, then fell asleep in each other's arms.

Thirteenth Master rarely goes to his concubine's room now. With the Fourth Master setting an example, he has to follow suit.

As for the Guarjia clan, she already has a daughter, and if I could win her the honor of being a princess, it would be a great honor for her...

The next day, the Ninth and Tenth went to help Thirteenth on time. They were low-key, capable and never complained.

It was not until dinner time that the Fourth Master and Lin Mingyan heard that the two masters had gone to help.

The Fourth Master turned to look at the smirking Lin Mingyan: "Hmm? Was it you who gave Thirteen the idea?"

He currently wants to leave his brothers alone for a while, after all, no one knows if they will cause any trouble.

Lin Mingyan nodded: "Oh, isn't it just that I'm really tired of seeing Thirteen?"

"When I invited him to dinner a couple of days ago, I saw how big the dark circles under his eyes were!"

"You can't just grab him and pluck out a sheep~~"