Chapter 40 Xiao Wenxuan

Hey, King Qi is a filial concubine and concubine Zhen's sister, so we can only look at perfume, which is the best fragrance, and don't use it.

When Concubine Zhen and Empress Zhao asked and answered, the other concubines were very keen on the perfume, but there was no time to interject, seeing that the perfume seemed to be out of reach, Concubine Shu said.

Although these words praised King Qi's filial piety, anyone could hear the sourness in it.

Empress Zhao smiled gently, she was able to manage the harem in a peaceful way, and she relied on the idea of ​​taking care of all the concubines, she said: Sister Concubine Shu is wrong. The perfume was given to me by King Qi, but I didn't say that you sisters don't have any share, there are so many perfumes here, I can't use it all alone.

The lady said that, sisters, King Qi sent so many perfumes for the big guy, but it would be a bit inconsiderate for me to distribute it, so I gave it all to the lady. Concubine Zhen said with a smile.

The other concubines suddenly smiled, and Concubine Li said, King Qi has become more sensible.

Empress Zhao and Concubine Zhen looked at each other. Among the concubines, she and Concubine Zhen had a good relationship, because they were both harmonious and kind people, and no one wanted to offend them.

In particular, Concubine Zhen, who had no background in her parents' family, was able to live safely in the harem because of her intelligence and character.

Seeing that the other concubines were quite eager to try, Empress Zhao said, If that's the case, everyone should stop sitting, let's come and have a look together, and each of them can take a bottle of what they like.

This time, Concubine Zhen came here to be a concubine with a more respected status in the harem. Naturally, the concubines with a low status did not dare to come here to be troublesome.

Queen Zhao agreed, and the other concubines couldn't hold back any longer, and they rushed forward one by one as if they were robbing them. After a while, there were only six bottles of perfume left in the box.

The two bottles of each of these six bottles are naturally Queen Zhao's, and the concubines also know how to behave, so they shouldn't be too greedy at this time.

The concubines in the room were scrambling to try the perfume. At this time, Queen Zhao waved to Concubine Zhen, indicating that Concubine Zhen would talk to her alone.

Concubine Zhen understood and led Empress Zhao to the inner side of the main hall. At this time, Empress Zhao said: These perfumes are so unique, they must be expensive, and King Qi's fief is poor, so many perfumes must have cost a lot of silver. .

At this time. Concubine Zhen showed a helpless look and said: To be honest, this time King Qi sent the perfume into the palace to please the concubine. The concubine has nothing to hide about this matter. In the matter of Chang'an, Ming'er did make a big mistake, but the fief was barren, and there was no silver tael to clean up the army. How could he resist the barbarian army with his humble 3,000 troops on the fief? And this time I heard from Li San that Qingzhou has been under continuous half-time. After a month of heavy snow, many people who couldn't find food came to the mountains to become bandits. Although he made porridge in six cities, the silver taels in the treasury were gradually unable to support it.

After a pause, she said, So when he sent perfume this time, firstly, I hoped that the goddess could help him to say a few words of kindness in front of His Majesty, and allocate some silver coins to help him get through this difficulty, and secondly, he was also forced to be helpless. His Highness still disagrees, so he can only sell perfume to make some money.

Hey, I didn't expect King Qi's situation to be so difficult. Three years ago, when King Qi escaped from the fief without authorization, the emperor will still be angry when he mentions it. Since he has worked hard this time, I will give it a try. Queen Zhao said. .

Concubine Zhen gave a blessing and said, Thank you, Empress.

Thank you, I don't need to say it. I'll talk about it when I explore the emperor's tone. After speaking, Empress Zhao suddenly said with interest, Do you think that King Qi can really refine the fragrance for this palace?

Concubine Zhen was stunned for a moment and smiled: In the letter, King Qi really said so.

Well, in fact, these three flavors are good, but now many concubines have used them. Queen Zhao sighed.

What a smart person Concubine Zhen is, she instantly understood the intention of Empress Zhao. Her mother is the world. Since other concubines use the same thing, it would be cliché for her to use it again. She meant to make Xiao Ming specialize in it. Make him a one-of-a-kind fragrance.

Niangniang, this matter is not difficult. Niangniang only needs to tell King Qi the perfume she wants. King Qi promises to only make this kind of perfume for her, and other concubines will definitely not have it. Concubine Zhen said with a chuckle.

Empress Zhao nodded with satisfaction, but she still talked to smart people easily, unlike the German concubine who pretended to be crazy and stupid.

Then let King Qi worry about it. I will talk to the emperor about King Qi tonight. Queen Zhao said.

Concubine Zhen recalled the incident of being drunk in Qingzhou, and said, By the way, King Qi also sent some fine wine. It's better for your maiden to have a drink with the emperor tonight. King Qi said that this kind of fine wine guarantees that the emperor will not want to leave after drinking it.

Really? Queen Zhao said in surprise.

Like other concubines, she hopes that the emperor can stay in her palace.

Concubine Zhen nodded, My sister can guarantee that I have tasted a little of this wine, it can be said to be a fine wine.

In this case, this palace will take it back and let the emperor evaluate it.

Empress Zhao got what she wanted, she went back to her seat, said a few words to the concubines and left.

When the other concubines saw that the queen was gone, they each made excuses to leave, but after a while they came back one by one secretly.

What Queen Zhao thought, they also thought, everyone wanted their own unique fragrance, Concubine Zhen agreed one by one, but unlike Queen Zhao, she said that the production of perfume was expensive, but it would cost money.

These concubines came from five surnames and seven Wangs. All of them were wealthy and rival countries. They also had monthly salaries in the palace. The most important thing in their hands was silver.

After a whole day of work, the perfume thing was settled in the harem. Concubine Zhen didn't go anywhere that night, but waited for news from the queen.

In the Fengming Hall at this time, Empress Zhao and Xiao Wenxuan were drinking and drinking. According to the usual practice, Xiao Wenxuan would come to the Empress to sit here every month, and then go to other places.

But today, he was retained by a jar of fine wine.

Is this wine sent by King Qi? Xiao Wenxuan was a little surprised to learn that the wine was sent to him by King Qi in the palace.

Queen Zhao gave Xiao Wenxuan a piece of mutton and said, Exactly, it's just that King Qi was afraid of the emperor's anger, so he came to me and asked my majesty.

Humph! Qingzhou is such a barren land, there is not enough food every year, but he has surplus food for brewing. Xiao Wenxuan said angrily, Three years ago, I really played lightly.

Empress Zhao said softly: Your Highness, calm down, even if there is something wrong with King Qi, he is your son after all, and he is also the prince of the Great Yu Kingdom.