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Chapter 241: The No. 26 Scholar’s Wife ()
Fu Yayun had a bad feeling in her heart, "Could it be that Fu Qingning is promised to a good family? How is it possible..."
Shen shook her head, her tone becoming three points firmer, and spoke softly.
"Your father has a mistress outside, and the child is already five or six years old. Your grandmother is even more cruel and rotten. She wants to marry the mistress's child and ask me to recognize him as my eldest son so that she can take away everything I have."
Upon hearing this, Fu Yayun's face changed drastically. In her memory, her father always favored her mother, as if he wanted to make up for something.
But keeping a mistress was something that was unlike his father to do. However, Fu Yayun also knew that there was no need for Shen to gossip in front of her.
"Father has gone too far. How could he do this? Mother works so hard to support the family, how could he have a mistress? I want an explanation for you!"
As she spoke, Fu Yayun wanted to go see Minister Fu, but was stopped by Shen.
"Wait, Yun'er, if you make a big deal out of this, your father will just be more wary of me. Do you really want to let that bitch in?"
Fu Yayun had been feeling very upset about Zhou Wenqing's past and had never had a place to vent her anger. Now that she knew about her mother's situation, she suddenly had a plan.
"Mother, why don't you find a way to kill that evil creature secretly, so that he won't disgust us."
From childhood to adulthood, Fu Yayun has been accustomed to the jealousy and quarrels in the harem. In her opinion, if there is anything that threatens her interests, she should just get rid of it.
A cold look flashed in Fu Yayun's eyes. Her grandmother was really getting old and confused. She was actually going to damage her mother's position for the sake of a concubine's son. It would be better to kill her grandmother, or... that bastard.
The two looked at each other. After all, they were mother and daughter, and they had already reached a secret cooperation.
She knew very well in her heart that only if Shen became the Shangshu's wife would her position in the Zhou family be more stable.
"It's just that the right opportunity hasn't come yet. It seems I have to think of a way."
Fu Yayun curled her lips and smiled brightly, "Mother, although the capital is peaceful, there are always dangerous times, such as being accidentally sought after by thieves, or drowning in the lotus pond, don't you think?"
Shen and Fu Yayun agreed on this idea, and she couldn't wait to see the old woman's wish being dashed.
She stroked her belly as if nothing had happened, not knowing whether there was already life in her belly. She had to find a time.
Minister Fu is a very meticulous person. If he were to discover the problem, something serious would probably happen.
"you are right."
Shen looked around and asked in confusion, "Yun'er, Wenqing usually comes every day, so why isn't he here today? Could something urgent have happened?"
Fu Yayun was also confused. She shook her head and said, "My daughter doesn't know. Perhaps His Majesty made some temporary arrangements."
After hearing this, Shen Shi did not hesitate. She thought that since someone from the Left Prime Minister's Mansion was coming today, she would naturally go and get acquainted with the Left Prime Minister's wife.
Half an hour later, the banquet arrived as scheduled.
Concubine Shu and Emperor Wen'an appeared at the banquet, and everyone saluted them respectfully, but Empress Dowager Yuan was nowhere to be seen.
The students of Bailu Academy looked at Emperor Wen'an very cautiously, feeling more and more unreal. It was their luck that they could see the emperor before taking part in the autumn examination.
Emperor Wen An was indeed young, but he was very weak.
Shi Qing took a look and saw that the imperial physician who followed him was the one who was always running around to treat him and could not be left alone.
Concubine Shu had long been curious about Shi Qing, so she ordered someone to invite Shi Qing and place him below her.
Shi Qing came to the hall and bowed to Concubine Shu.
"This humble servant greets the Queen Dowager."
Concubine Shu looked at Shi Qing with a smile and said with emotion.
"No need to be so polite, just stand up."
Lian'er, who was beside Concubine Shu, helped Shi Qing to her feet. She then said with a smile, "Our Concubine has seen your embroidery a long time ago. The embroidery is truly exceptional. Her Majesty is very impressed by you."
"Thank you, Madam Queen, for your appreciation. I am overwhelmed with gratitude."
Shi Qing sat down neither servilely nor arrogantly, and Concubine Shu rewarded Shi Qing with many treasures in public. In short, there were all kinds of silks, satins, gold and silver, which was a very generous gift.
Emperor Wen'an's gaze also fell on Shi Qing. He heard that Situ Jin had been very close to someone recently, and this person was the eldest daughter of the Fu family.
I originally thought that she was just an outstanding embroidery skill, but who knew that her appearance was also pure and extraordinary, as bright as the moon in the sky, and her clear eyes attracted all attention.
"I wonder what kind of books Master Fu has studied. To enter the White Deer Academy, simply having outstanding embroidery skills is not enough to convince the public. One must also be extremely knowledgeable. I wonder if the White Deer Academy has an entrance examination?"
Fu Yayun guessed that Shi Qing must have used a backdoor and must not have taken the examination. The emperor hated nepotism the most. It seemed that Shi Qing would be in trouble soon.
Before Shi Qing could speak, the dean said with a smile.
"Your Majesty, the reason Master Fu was able to enter the White Deer Academy was certainly not just because of her exceptional embroidery skills. When the Grand Tutor originally asked her to come to the White Deer Academy, I also took the opportunity to observe Master Fu's skills in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, and the Six Arts.
Surprisingly, Master Fu passed the test successfully. I still have the original test paper here, so I can't fake it."
Hearing this, Emperor Wen'an's eyes were filled with admiration. He thought that Concubine Shu's initial proposal could be adopted.
"I know that I am not talented enough and have little knowledge, so I dare not show off my skills in front of the emperor. However, I inherited the embroidery skills from my grandparents, so naturally I want to carry it forward. Entering the Bailu Academy was also a matter of luck." Shi Qing said calmly, his eyes clear and bright.
Emperor Wen An shook his head slightly, a hint of smile in his eyes: "It's not just luck, it's also your strength. If you don't have any strength at all, of course you can't succeed. Am I right?"
Shi Qing nodded slightly and replied softly, "Your Majesty is absolutely right."
"Minister Fu has a good daughter." The emperor praised and turned his gaze to Minister Fu who was sitting in the men's seat.
Minister Fu stood up and saluted with some trepidation, saying respectfully, "Your Majesty, thank you for your kind words."
Minister Fu was both surprised and delighted. He had never imagined that his eldest daughter, whom he had raised freely since childhood, would actually win the emperor's favor. A complex mix of emotions welled up in his heart, a mixture of surprise and worry.
Fu Qingning knew about his biological mother's affairs. The higher her status and position, the greater the risk of her past being exposed. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but frown, secretly worried.
Minister Fu was very worried that things would be beyond his expectations. If that were the case... all his planning would be in vain.
Concubine Shu quickly took over the conversation. She coughed lightly and looked at Shi Qing.
"Your Majesty, last time I mentioned selecting a royal merchant to provide fabrics and embroidered skirts for the palace. Do you still remember?"
Emperor Wen An nodded slightly, indicating that he still remembered this matter, and then began to speak.
"Of course I remember, but I wonder if the Queen Mother has a suitable candidate in mind?"
Concubine Shu smiled without saying anything, then turned to look at Shi Qing. She used her eyes to signal Shi Qing, hoping that she would understand her intentions. Shi Qing understood and knelt calmly to pay her respects.
Shi Qing said softly.
"Your Majesty, my daughter's maternal family has been in the fabric business for generations. They are not only involved in the production and embroidery of fabrics, but also use only the highest quality fabrics.
More importantly, our prices are relatively low, so even ordinary people can afford to wear such fabrics."
Hearing this, Emperor Wen An couldn't help but smile, obviously feeling very satisfied with what Shi Qing said.
He was well aware of the frequent border wars and the tight national finances, so he was particularly concerned about saving money.
Although Empress Dowager Yuan was in charge of the affairs of the harem, her extravagant lifestyle really made him dissatisfied.
However, due to the constraints of filial piety, he could not directly criticize Queen Dowager Yuan's behavior.
At this time, Concubine Shu spoke.
"Your Majesty, Miss Fu is right. Her maternal family has a long history and an excellent reputation in the fabric industry.
If they were to serve as royal merchants, not only could they ensure the quality and novelty of the clothes, but they could also save a lot of expenses.
This is undoubtedly a significant boost to our country’s financial situation.”
After hearing this, Emperor Wen'an nodded in agreement and said to Shi Qing.
"Miss Fu, if that's the case, then please ask your maternal family to prepare the relevant matters as soon as possible. The palace requires a huge amount of fabric and embroidered skirts, and you need to carefully prepare them to meet the demand. At the same time, you must also ensure that the quality and craftsmanship of the dresses are flawless."
Shi Qing replied respectfully, "I will obey the Emperor's orders. I will convey this to my maternal family and urge them to do their utmost to ensure that the palace's needs are properly met."
Afterwards, Shi Qing bowed to Emperor Wen'an again to express his gratitude.
Emperor Wen An smiled and waved his hand for her to stand up, and encouraged her to do her job well.
Shi Qing promised to live up to the emperor's grace and do his best to serve him.
Concubine Shu's proposal made Emperor Wen'an's eyes light up. Compared with fine clothes and delicious food, the most important thing is that the soldiers on the border are safe and sound.
Emperor Wen An seemed lost in thought. He looked up at Shi Qing and said, "I wonder when your maternal grandparents will arrive in the capital. When they do, we can send the Wan family's cloth to the palace for the Dowager to personally inspect. If the material is up to standard, we will supply it exclusively to the palace. How do you think?"
After hearing this, the weight of worry fell from Concubine Shu's heart. Fortunately, Emperor Wen'an listened to her advice, otherwise the matter would have been difficult to handle.
"My grandfather's family will arrive in the capital in three days. I have already sent a letter to him. I believe they will only be able to travel for a few days. Your Majesty, please wait for a while."
When Minister Fu heard this, he was surprised. When did Shi Qing contact his maternal family? Thinking of Wan Baozhu's death, his eyes were filled with gloom.
He was determined to cover up what happened, but now he was still tricked by Shi Qing. It seemed that she was no longer someone he could control.
After hearing this, Emperor Wen An thought that this matter was reliable, so he smiled and decided on it. He only had to wait for Shi Qing's grandfather and his family to come to Beijing, and the matter would be resolved.
"I look forward to the surprises that the Wan family will bring."
Shen was even more panicked. With the Wan family coming to the capital, Fu Qingning would have a backer. This would make it even more difficult to deal with Shi Qing in the future.
Thinking of this, her face became extremely ugly, but because the emperor was present, she did not dare to speak easily. She could only sit in her seat silently, and her inner uneasiness became more and more severe.
Suddenly, a feeling of nausea came over her. The delicious food and wine on the table made her feel nauseous. She hurriedly covered her mouth with a handkerchief, suppressing the discomfort and trying to hide her pain.
Fu Yayun noticed her mother's strange behavior and couldn't help but feel a little puzzled. She said to Shen hesitantly, "Mom, are you pregnant?"
Hearing her daughter's words, Shen was shocked, because her appetite had indeed been poor recently, similar to the symptoms she had when she was pregnant with Fu Yayun.
This made her begin to doubt whether she was really pregnant.
After hearing the news, Shen immediately said to Yayun, "Don't make this matter public, and don't tell your father. Wait until the dust settles."
Fu Yayun was very puzzled after hearing this. If Shen was really pregnant, wouldn't that just shut up her grandmother? Why was she being so secretive? It was as if this child couldn't be seen in public.
So, she asked in confusion: "Mom, this is a happy event, why are you so apprehensive?"
Shen was panicked, but she couldn't let Fu Yayun see any clues, so she could only find a random excuse.
She said in a deep voice, "Ever since Fu Qingning came back, things have become out of our control. She and I have a deep blood feud. If she does anything bad to this child, I will die."
When Fu Yayun heard this, she immediately became nervous and nodded repeatedly, "Yes, daughter knows."
After saying that, he never mentioned the matter again and just kept eating the delicacies in the bowl. It’s really strange that Zhou Wenqing is not at the banquet tonight?
Shi Qing bowed and returned to the table.
The noble ladies around her kept congratulating her and even poured more wine for Shi Qing. They seemed to be well-intentioned, but Shi Qing did not miss the coldness that flashed across their eyes. It seemed that someone wanted to use this incident to set a trap for her.
When someone toasted her, she refused all the requests and drank the wine in one gulp, looking very cool.
At the banquet, everyone had their own thoughts, but the coldness in their eyes was evident. The stage for tonight had been set, just waiting for someone to perform.
A cold look flashed in Fu Yayun's eyes. Don't blame her for being cruel. It was all Fu Qingning who forced her to do this.
If she had stayed in Qingshui County peacefully, she wouldn't have done anything to her. But now... don't blame her for being cruel.
After a while, Emperor Wen'an left the stage and Concubine Shu also left with him.
Shi Qing had a full plate of wine in front of him, and he poured one cup after another into his mouth, and soon he was drunk. Seeing this, Fu Yayun quickly signaled Xiu Wen beside him to help Shi Qing go to the back of the academy's wing to rest.
Mingyue hadn't come with her today, which had left Fu Yayun feeling very confused. She felt that this was a chance given to her by God. Shi Qing's presence was too much of an eyesore, and she just wanted to solve all the problems. What was wrong with that?
Shi Qing was helped away. She tried to push Xiu Wen away and said drunkenly, "Who are you? I don't need your help."
Xiu Wen quickly said, "Miss, you've had too much to drink. You should go downstairs and rest first, so as not to get drunk and lose your manners."
After saying this, she ignored Shi Qing's resistance and forcibly took Shi Qing away.
No one cared about Shi Qing's stay or departure. After all, although she had been praised by the emperor, she was just a small teacher and was nothing special.
Of course, if the Wan family really came to Beijing and took over the clothing business, Shi Qing's status would also rise accordingly.
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