The mistress died of overwork, and after rebirth, she was bad at raising her cubs
Chapter 140 Where did this vixen come from? She came to challenge the mistress of the house
At this moment.
Flower hall of Prince Zhan's palace.
This was the first time Shen Qinglan met Chu Yingyue face to face.
But I felt it was clearer than the last time I saw it behind the screen.
She was wearing a bright red long dress with wide sleeves and a long train. Pink plum blossoms were embroidered on the hem and chest. She looked delicate and proud.
At this time, Chu Yingyue was wearing delicate makeup, which made her face even more beautiful. The flower ornament on her forehead made her look even more seductive.
Shen Qinglan couldn't help but secretly admire that the woman who could be kept by the King of War was indeed extraordinary.
Before Shen Qinglan even opened her mouth to speak, Shu Yu's anger was already flaring up. She glared at Chu Yingyue fiercely, rubbed Shu Wen with her hands, and muttered softly:
"You came to see the mistress, and you are wearing bright red. Are you here to provoke me?"
Shuwen nodded slightly and replied in agreement: "No hurry, wait until she leaves, then I'll sneak up and beat her up."
"I think it's okay, but don't let her know it was us who did it."
"Yeah, put on the sack."
Shen Qinglan naturally heard the conversation between the two maids behind her, and felt helpless and a little amused.
Then he looked at Chu Yingyue, smiled calmly and said:
"Miss Chu?"
Chu Yingyue finally came back to her senses at this time, and hurriedly bowed respectfully to Shen Qinglan, saying apologetically:
"Just now, I saw Princess Zhan's outstanding appearance and temperament, just like a fairy in the Moon Palace. I was distracted for a moment, and I am sorry to make you laugh."
When Shuyu and Shuwen heard this, they couldn't help but look at each other with disgust in their eyes.
This concubine is really sweet-talking and knows how to please Princess Zhan of their family!
Shen Qinglan smiled and said, "Miss Chu, what is the important matter that brought you to the Zhan Palace today?"
In fact, when Shen Qinglan was tidying up the shops in the mansion last time, he did not find the shop deed of Wendixuan.
I think the shop deed is in the hands of Chu Yingyue.
The War King really dotes on Chu Yingyue.
However, with such a beautiful appearance, not to mention the King of War, even she would find it pleasing to the eye.
Chu Yingyue was feeling a little uneasy at this moment. She didn't want to come to Prince Zhan's Mansion at first, but now she couldn't wait any longer. There were so many mouths waiting, she really had to come.
Thinking of this, Chu Yingyue considered it for a while before speaking carefully:
"It's like this... In the past, Prince Zhan's Mansion would give us Wen Dingxuan a sum of money every month to support us."
"It's just that this month, I heard that the housekeeper in the mansion had been replaced. I thought that the replacement was too hasty, so the housekeeper Wang might not have taken over the matter. So I had no choice but to come to the mansion to ask..."
When Shuyu heard this, he was so angry that his back teeth started to clench!
Where did this vixen come from? Not only did she dare to wear a bright red dress to provoke the mistress of the house, but she also dared to ask her for money?
Shen Qinglan, however, remained calm, and gave Chu Yingyue a meaningful look, saying:
"Is it the monthly expenditure of one thousand taels of silver?"
"Yes……"
Chu Yingyue didn't know why. Although Shen Qinglan looked very easy to talk to, when she met her eyes, Chu Yingyue felt inexplicably oppressed.
This feeling made Chu Yingyue feel guilty for no reason when facing Shen Qinglan's questions.
Shen Qinglan tapped his fingers lightly on the table, looked Chu Yingyue up and down, and said:
"Without a cause, I'm afraid I can't give you this one thousand taels of silver."
"But...but this is what the War King meant, and this is what he has been doing for so many years."
Chu Yingyue explained anxiously, her eyes reddened, as if she felt wronged.
Shen Qinglan looked at the beauty who was so anxious that she was about to cry, and felt pity for her. She couldn't help but ask:
"Have you spent all the money that the War King gave you every month?"
Chu Yingyue was stunned for a moment, but still explained: "Each sum of money has a fixed amount, and I dare not hide it."
Upon hearing this, Shen Qinglan sat up straight and looked at the fabric of the clothes Chu Yingyue was wearing. He couldn't help but ask:
"The fabric of your clothes must be quite old, right? Didn't you spend the money on yourself?"
When Chu Yingyue heard this, she was so frightened that her face turned pale. She knelt on the ground and said solemnly:
"I dare not embezzle a single cent without permission. Princess, please understand!"
Shen Qinglan was silent.
She looked at Chu Yingyue with some surprise.
I always feel like there is something...something they misunderstood?
Looking at Chu Yingyue's reaction, it doesn't seem like what a mistress should do. The word "misappropriation" sounds more like a way of managing things.
After hesitating for a while, Shen Qinglan continued to ask casually:
"Whether you are wronged or not, this princess has not yet made a final decision. Can you please bring the account book here?"
Chu Yingyue nodded and said, "I am afraid that the princess has just taken over the palace and is busy, so I dare not disturb her. Luzhu, quickly give the account book to the princess."
Upon hearing this, Chu Yingyue's maid Lu Zhu quickly took out an account book and handed it to Shen Qinglan respectfully. Then she couldn't help but say:
"Princess, please understand clearly. Our girl is devoted to Wen Dingxuan and King Zhan. She dare not slack off in the slightest and will never do such a corrupt thing!"
Shen Qinglan did not comment, took the account book and started to look through it.
This thing is more like a register than an account book.
There are thin labels behind each person above.
"Shangxi Village, Huang Yong, both legs are broken, the family has three sons, and the monthly subsidy is one cent."
"Li Tieniu from Wuxi Village, lost one arm and one leg. He has four sons and two daughters. He receives a monthly subsidy of 1500 coin."
"Taohua Village, Wang Ergou, blind, all ten fingers are broken, both parents are dead, no offspring, monthly subsidy is 800 wen."
"..."
Shen Qinglan read through it line by line and felt horrified.
Soon, she understood what kind of account book this was.
This is the situation for some retired soldiers!
Many times, only the families of soldiers who died on the battlefield would receive some meager pensions.
And the pensions these retired soldiers can get will be even less!
But many of these soldiers were sent back home, most of them were people who were no longer able to work normally!
But generally speaking, middle-aged men like them are the backbone of the family! If they lose the ability to work and earn money, their family will have a harder time!
But those in power don’t care about the subsequent living security of these soldiers.
Can……
Huo Zhanting noticed all this!
And, we have been doing our best to protect the lives of these soldiers.
Shen Qinglan suddenly felt a blockage in his throat.
Huo Zhanting...
She had never met this man, but the shock he brought to her made it seem as if he had a clear face.
Only by experiencing the cruelty of the battlefield can one possess the compassion that others do not have, right?
Only after experiencing death will you feel that money is nothing but external possessions, right?
This kind of thankless task is something that no one could possibly persevere in for ten years!
Shen Qinglan asked herself that if it were her, she would not be able to achieve this.
However, she claimed that she might not be a good person, but she admired Huo Zhanting, who was open-minded and cared about the people of the world.
Shen Qinglan returned the account book to Chu Yingyue, pondered for a while, and asked:
"How long have you been following the War King?"
Chu Yingyue recalled for a moment and answered seriously: "Five years."
After a pause, Chu Yingyue asked cautiously, "Princess, is there something wrong with the account book?"
(I won't say too much, please raise your hands and give me five stars~ I'm so grateful~)
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