Chapter 622 Looking for a future
Qi Lei behaved properly and made his intentions known to Concubine Yi first.
"Your Majesty, your words are so great that I dare not question them."
Then he turned to Zhong Shuyi and gave her careful advice.
"Please think twice, Madam Shuyi."
"As we all know, Miss Ning San is very resourceful and has excellent medical skills. With her talent, she is able to create a deep and fragrant fragrance and easily deceive us."
Not wanting Lord Qi to go it alone, Tao Kangping immediately expressed his opinion.
"It has a rich fragrance that sounds incredible. We have no idea whether its medicinal effect is credible or not."
He also pointed to Concubine Yi and added an explanation.
"Your Highness, please understand. I do not suspect Madam Ning of lying. I am just worried that she has also been deceived."
For fear that Sister Yi would think too much, Zhong Su Luo apologized on her behalf.
"Sister Yi, I'm sorry, the two adults' words may be too direct and unfriendly."
Mu Yan smiled gracefully and acted reasonable.
"Sister Zhong, your words are too serious."
"I can fully understand that the two adults are wholeheartedly considering the interests of Sister Zhong and her son. Moreover, I admire their loyalty very much."
Zhong Su Luo smiled contentedly.
"Thank you, Sister Yi, for your generosity."
Mu Yan spoke sweetly and was very considerate.
"You and I are sisters. We have always understood each other. Even if I am tolerant, it is because my sister has set a good example."
Gu Nianting sat aside, looking unhappy.
"According to what you said, I can't marry Xi'er no matter what?"
Zhong Su Luo looked around, feeling torn.
"This……"
Qi Lei and Tao Kangping insisted on their own opinions.
"Please be careful, Your Majesty, Your Highness."
Mu Yan spoke with dignity and propriety, explaining the facts.
"Ting'er, as he grows up, this should be his family affair. Logically, we elders shouldn't interfere."
Zhong Su Luo hesitated to speak, expressing her difficulties.
"But, the two adults are worried, I..."
Mu Yan glanced at Qi Tao and responded to Yan Ran.
"I have a way to test Xi'er's authenticity. Are you two willing to listen?"
Qi Lei and Tao Kangping responded in unison.
"Please speak, Your Majesty. I am all ears."
Mu Yan is methodical.
"What the two gentlemen are worried about is nothing more than that they are deeply afraid that Xi'er will get involved and take advantage of the situation."
"My humble opinion is that any scheme must be used to benefit oneself. In other words, no matter what Xi'er does, the only person who will benefit in the end is the emperor."
"My Lords, do you agree?"
Qi Lei and Tao Kangping echoed.
"Your Majesty is wise."
Mu Yan's tone was solemn, sincere and earnest.
"this is very simple."
"Just take a look and see who will benefit in the end, and you will know whether Xi'er is real or not."
There was a hint of guilt in Zhong Suluo's eyes, and her smile seemed a little awkward.
"Sister Yi, please don't joke."
"Miss Ning San, she is your niece after all. Why would we want to plot against her?"
"Sister Yi, aren't you testing Ting'er's sincerity in marrying Miss Ning San?"
Mu Yan smiled helplessly.
"Sister, you are worrying too much."
"Haven't you heard that Xi'er is a favored girl?"
Zhong Suluo's joy lurks a little selfishly.
"Don't trust rumors."
"As a family, we must live in harmony. Besides, Sister Yi is kind-hearted, how could she not really love her?"
"From what I've seen, Sister Yi cherishes her niece the most."
There was a bitterness in Mu Yan's eyes.
"Sister, you don't know, Xi'er is a domineering child at home and is very ignorant."
"It may seem like we are treating her harshly, but in fact, we all have our own difficulties."
"Only by being strict can we discipline her. Otherwise, she will go out and cause trouble."
"She always makes a big fuss, and it ends badly. Mu Ning's family and others have done their best, but they are helpless."
After several inquiries and confirming that Ning Yunxi was not favored, Zhong Suluo felt relieved and spoke boldly to Sister Yi.
"Sister Yi is absolutely right."
"How can there be mistreatment without reason in this world?"
"If only one or two people in a family dislike her, it can be attributed to the fact that the relatives are not kind."
"But if the whole family doesn't like her, then that's her problem."
Mu Yan smiled with relief.
"The one who understands me best is Sister Zhong."
"You can test her as much as you want. Don't worry about her feelings. As long as Ting'er's wish is fulfilled, it's no big deal if Xi'er suffers a little."
Zhong Suluo was delighted and happy from the bottom of her heart.
"Thank you for your heartfelt words, Sister Yi. I understand what you are talking about."
After the plan was implemented, Mu Yan found an excuse to leave.
"Okay, then you guys continue your discussion. I still have some matters to deal with in the palace. I will leave first."
The rest stood up and bowed.
"Farewell, Her Majesty Imperial Concubine Yi."
After waiting for Mu Yan to leave, everyone returned to their seats.
This matter concerns the overall situation and is of great importance, so Qi Lei asked this question with great caution.
"My lady, how are you going to test me?"
Zhong Su Luo picked up the most important point and spoke slowly and leisurely.
"I heard that Miss Ning San opened Huichuntang and saved a lot of money."
"If she is willing to give it up and use it to enrich Ting'er's treasury, it can barely prove that she is sincere."
Qi Lei nodded in agreement.
"My lady is wise."
"To accomplish great things, His Royal Highness the Second Prince must recruit talented people, and this requires a lot of money."
"If we can get Miss Ning's full support, the benefits will be incalculable."
Zhong Su Luo's pursuit of justice will never end.
"Silver alone is far from enough."
"She is good at making achievements, so maybe she can be credited to our name and help us gain status and power."
Tao Kangping expressed his ideas and was eager to try them out.
"I heard that Miss Ning San's financial management method in Huichuntang's storehouse is very sophisticated."
"I wonder if we can ask her to manage and allocate the Fengzhengtai warehouse and save some money for us?"
Listening to the conversation, which had nothing to do with marriage and was gradually moving towards the political situation, Gu Nianting asked with objection.
"After all your calculations, haven't you emptied Xi'er out and left her with nothing?"
Zhong Suluo glanced at him, looking unhappy.
"You make it sound like we are all evil people."
"You took everything she had and put it all into your own pocket. You benefited from it, so what is there to complain about?"
Gu Nianting frowned, feeling sorry for it.
"I'm afraid she'll be angry and hard to appease."
Zhong Su Luo acted as if it was a matter of course.
"It has the effect of a fragrant aroma. She is willing, so why would she be angry?"
"Don't say anything more."
Sensing the signs of a plot, Gu Nianting looked surprised.
"Mother doesn't believe in the effect of the fragrant incense, so she made these attempts, right?"
"Could it be that your so-called temptation is just to follow the logic and make a profit from it?"
He subconsciously protected Xier.
"Mother, I love Xi'er with all my heart. Please don't use her like this, okay?"
Zhong Suluo was annoyed to see that she had spared no effort to secure a future for her beloved son, but received such comments.
"What do you mean by taking advantage? You sound so rude."
"She should make a small contribution and try her best for her husband's great cause, shouldn't she?"
Gu Nianting was indignant.
"Power, gold and silver, you count her as having nothing, maybe even unable to afford food, is this a small contribution?"
Zhong Su Luo looked him straight in the face and spoke harshly.
"She can't afford to eat, won't you support her?"
"Could it be that after marriage, you would like her to support you?"
"Think about it yourself. Is it shameful for a man to be ashamed?"
Gu Nianting was in a dilemma.
"I……"
Zhong Suluo is only concerned with the situation and has no interest in feelings.
"Miss Ning San is not favored. If you marry her, it will be difficult to pacify the Mu people."
"I heard that Madam Ning dotes on the fourth Miss Ning. Find an opportunity to take her into the backyard."