On the other side, Luo Jin had found the ointment and gently opened Shen Shiyun's clothes. She saw that her skin was smooth and delicate, but it was covered with bruises and bruises. She dipped her index finger in the ointment and gently smeared it. She sighed, "This Empress Dowager is really ruthless." Shen Shiyun snorted. She felt a cool sensation on her bruises, and the pain gradually disappeared. Luo Jin smiled and asked, "Is it comfortable?" Shen Shiyun smiled and said, "Even if you can't be a military advisor, it won't be a problem for you to serve me."
Luo Jin snorted coldly and said, "Don't underestimate me. Hey, Consort Yun niangniang, do you want me or not? You should give me a clear explanation. I will definitely be a good helper, but I will also be a good opponent. "Shen Shiyun secretly thought," Right now, I'm alone in the palace. It's good to have her help. "The two looked at each other and smiled. They had a tacit understanding.
On the day of the Harem Selection, Luo Jin claimed that she was sick and didn't come. She was then sent to the Snow Song Palace to work. Every time Shen Shiyun had something important to tell her, she could always do it exceptionally well. The more Shen Shiyun liked her, the more she treated her as an equal when there was no one around. She didn't care about the difference between master and servant. She even told her about her life experience. On this day, the two were chasing and laughing in the palace. Suddenly, they heard a eunuch announce loudly, "The Regent has arrived!" Luo Jin was overjoyed and said, "That's a big shot! I've heard of this' uncrowned emperor 'long ago. I can't not see him. "
Shen Shiyun frowned and said, "What is he doing here? He took me in for half a day and he wants to repay me? What a wishful thinking! I don't want to see him. "Luo Jin pulled her sleeve and said coquettishly," Go, go, just accompany me, okay? " Shen Shiyun had no choice but to summon him. Dorgon strode in with an unfathomable face. He saluted faintly and said, "Greetings to Consort Yun niangniang." Shen Shiyun rolled up her sleeves and took a few steps back, "Regent, you don't visit me without a reason. What do you have to say to me?"
Dorgon smiled and said, "Your Highness Consort Yun is a straightforward person, so this prince will get straight to the point. It's just that this matter is no small matter. For the sake of Your Highness's face, I ask that Your Highness dismiss your attendants and let everyone speak behind closed doors. " Shen Shiyun said coldly, "Don't try to be mysterious. If His Highness has the time to entertain me, then forgive me for not entertaining you. Luojin, serve tea and see the guest out."
Dorgon said, "Since 'a straight foot is not afraid of a crooked shadow', this prince will invite that person in to meet me." Shen Shiyun sneered, "Although I have never seen a ghost, I see a lot of people every day." Dorgon sneered, "I'm afraid that when Your Highness sees this person, you'll feel more at ease than seeing ten ghosts." He raised his arm and made a gesture. Luojin's eyes widened. She wanted to take a good look at this' person scarier than a ghost '.
She saw a middle-aged beautiful woman walking over. Although she was in her forties, she was still charming. She was dressed up with heavy makeup and was gorgeously dressed. Shen Shiyun's body shook. She raised her voice and said, "Everyone else, go out first! Stand far away outside the door and guard well. Without my orders, no one is allowed to come close. "Although she tried her best to calm down, there was still an imperceptible slight tremor in her voice.
The eunuchs and bodyguards closed the door and left. Luojin looked at Shen Shiyun. When she saw this person, her expression immediately changed. She asked curiously, "Hey, who is she? Could it be … Consort Yun's mother who passed away a long time ago? "Dorgon snorted coldly," Your imagination is quite rich. " He then turned to Shen Shiyun and said with a fake smile, "This is Jingxi Agarwood Courtyard's proprietress, Madame Ru Hua. Your Highness Consort Yun must know her."
When Madame Ru Hua saw Luojin pointing fingers at her, she was very unhappy. She pinched Luojin's chin and sized her up. She said, "Little girl, you're quite pretty. It's too much for you to be a maidservant here. Why don't you come with me? I'll guarantee you good food and good clothes. How about it?" Luojin pushed her hand away and took a step back. Shen Shiyun calmed down from her shock. She said coldly, "Luojin is my person. You want to take her away in front of my eyes. What kind of position do you place me in?"
Madame Ru Hua seemed to have just noticed Shen Shiyun. She stepped forward with a face full of joy and said, "You're imposing now? Yun 'er, speak with your conscience. Didn't mother treat you well before? I treated you as my Agarwood Courtyard's leading lady. But now that you're gone, my business has plummeted. Even maintaining a living has become a problem. Do you really have the heart to see me like this? " Shen Shiyun thought about how she had previously regarded her as a money tree, and how she had even incited her customers to be rude. She glared at her without saying anything.
Madame Ru Hua continued, "If it's just like that, it's fine. But your friend hit my people and smashed my shop. How do I calculate my losses? "Shen Shiyun said," What do you want? Just tell me. "Madame Ru Hua clapped her hands and said," Good! I want three million taels of gold and five million taels of silver. Also prepare ten chests of jewelry and ten chests of rouge and face powder for me. You also know that those vulgar women in my courtyard are all ugly freaks. They must put in a lot of effort to dress themselves up. Only then can they barely match ten percent of your looks. "
Luojin was the first to curse, "Stinky old woman, you're asking for too much, aren't you? Have you gone crazy thinking about money? What do you think our Consort Yun niangniang is? Do you still want to spend the rest of your life with her? You're a rootless tree, do you still want to blossom? " Shen Shiyun waited for her to finish cursing before coldly saying, "Madame Ru Hua, you really dare to ask. What makes you think that Bengong will agree to your absurd demands?"
Madame Ru Hua said, "That's right. Even if I sell my lousy Agarwood Courtyard, I won't be able to afford this price. But don't forget, 'Consort Yun niangniang', your slave contract is still in my hands. If His Majesty sees it, what do you think will happen?" On the side, Dorgon was adding oil and vinegar to the fire. He said with a laugh, "Consort Yun niangniang must consider this carefully. Otherwise, when the whole world knows that the young Emperor's personal consort is a prostitute, won't that be a joke to the world?"
Shen Shiyun felt as if a thunderclap had exploded above her head. She said in a panic, "There's nothing in this world that can't be discussed, but I don't have that much money on hand. Give me some time, and when the time comes, I'll find a way to raise the money for you." Madame Ru Hua sneered, "Originally, I wanted you to spend some money to settle this matter, but your maidservant spoke dirty words to me and talked nonsense. I felt uncomfortable when I heard it, so I'll have to increase the conditions. Consort Yun niangniang, please open the door wide. From now on, I'll be in charge of conferring titles to the new consorts. "
Shen Shiyun said, "The consorts' consorts need to be reported to His Majesty by the Ministry of Revenue first. After receiving permission from the imperial edict, they will be written to the Eight Banners Commandery Office. The basic officers at all levels will submit the list of consorts one by one. After the list is compiled, it will be reported to His Majesty. Bengong cannot arbitrarily decide the date." Madame Ru Hua said, "That's fine too. Let all the girls in my courtyard enter the palace as consorts. All of them will have the same status as you. As for me, I'll take the top spot and be the Empress!"
Luo Jin angrily said, "Hand it over! Otherwise, don't even think about taking half a step out of Snow Song Palace alive! "Madame Ru Hua laughed shrilly," Do you think I'm the kind of person who fights an unprepared battle? How can I keep my life if I charge into the tiger's den with such an important thing? Consort Yun, don't think that you can overturn the heavens just because you have the support of the Sacrifice Shadow Sect. Right now, they're rebels and can't even protect themselves. This is an imperial edict personally issued by His Majesty. If you refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit and annoy me, I can have the slave contract appear in front of His Majesty at any time! "
She deliberately emphasized the word 'His Majesty'. Shen Shiyun was shocked, "You … what nonsense are you talking about? How can bengong have a personal relationship with the Devil Cult? "Dorgon laughed," How can you not recognize it? Doesn't Sacrifice Shadow Sect's Young Master Jiang have a close relationship with Consort? It's a pity that such an all-rounder is the enemy who killed your entire family. What are you going to do about it? "
Shen Shiyun's mind immediately buzzed. It was as if the world was collapsing at the same time. She staggered back and fell into a nearby chair. Luo Jin said unhappily, "Consort is tired and doesn't want to talk anymore. All of you, leave!" She waved her hands as if she was driving away flies. The only thing missing was' go, go, go '.
Madame Ruhua flew into a rage and raised her hand to slap her. Dorgon stopped her and advised, "Forget it. Before you hit a dog, you have to look at its owner first. For the sake of Consort Yun and Young Master Jiang's golden face, don't bicker with this little maid. You should return to Agarwood Courtyard first and wait for good news. Presumably, Consort Consort Yun is also a person who can see the big picture and will make the right decision. "Madame Ruhua snorted coldly and left with Dorgon.
Luo Jin took out a handkerchief and carefully wiped away the cold sweat on Shen Shiyun's forehead. She comforted, "Consort, don't be afraid. This procuress has gone too far. We can't just sit and wait for death. I'll immediately order people to destroy her Jing Xi's nest. There's no need to worry about not being able to find anything. But as for the other girls' hush money, how much does Consort think is appropriate? "
Shen Shiyun coldly said, "Do you know what the cheapest hush money is?" Luo Jin probed, "One wen?" Shen Shiyun sneered, "Agarwood Courtyard has too many mouths. If one escapes alive, there will be no end of trouble. Don't leave anyone alive, kill them all. In addition, Consort has a message to ask the assassin to pass on. Just say that she is heartless. Don't blame me for being unjust. Consort doesn't owe her anything. That's her own fault. "Luo Jin said," Yes, Consort. "
A few days later, a eunuch came to invite Shen Shiyun to the Palace of Compassionate and Peaceful for an audience. Shen Shiyun sneered, "The news is so fast!" Luo Jin anxiously said, "Perhaps it's because of Agarwood Courtyard. Consort must be careful. Do you want me to come with you?" "No need," Shen Shiyun said, "If I am afraid of her, how can I fight the Devil Cult?" She followed the eunuch into the Palace of Compassionate and Peaceful for the second time. Without waiting for the Empress Dowager to speak, she paid her respect first. The Empress Dowager said, "Consort Yun, a few days ago aijia beat you. Do you resent me in your heart?"
Shen Shiyun was neither servile nor overbearing, she said, "That was because Chenqie spoke indiscreetly and provoked Empress Dowager Niangniang's anger. I ought to be blamed." With a cold laugh the Empress Dowager said, "Consort Yun is not only broad-minded, but also very generous. Unexpectedly you challenged Agarwood Courtyard in one fell swoop?" Although Shen Shiyun had expected that the Empress Dowager was looking for her for this matter, she did not expect that she did not beat around the bush at all and went straight to the point. Shen Shiyun was slightly startled.
Seeing that she did not answer, the Empress Dowager thought she was timid in her heart. After a short pause she said, "Don't think that by remaining silent you can deceive everybody. Aijia is very clear about your every move." Shen Shiyun said, "I have never thought of deceiving you. Chenqie's action was for the benefit of the Great Qing, to share His Majesty's worries. Due to the fact that the imperial harem is not allowed to interfere in politics, it was not appropriate to make it public. Therefore, I did not report it. I did not expect that someone would gossip in Empress Dowager Niangniang's ear." "Very well," the Empress Dowager said, "Aijia will listen and see how you are going to share your worries."
Shen Shiyun spoke with conviction and conviction; her voice was crisp and clear as she said, "Since ancient times, a gentle and soft place has always been a hero's grave. That kind of brothel has never obliterated our great men's lofty aspirations, lofty aspirations, and lofty sentiments of serving our country. Staying there will only be a scourge." The Empress Dowager pressed, "There are so many brothel places, why did you specifically pick Agarwood Courtyard?"
Shen Shiyun righteously and sternly said, "Agarwood Courtyard is the head of the brothels in the world. By doing so, we can achieve the effect of killing the chicken to warn the monkey." The Empress Dowager was slightly startled. "Very well," she said, "You have some reason in this matter. Are you really a native of Jiangnan? Why is it that the people whom Aijia has sent out to investigate for a long time have all been in vain? "
Shen Shiyun said, "Jiangnan has a large population. Chenqie comes from a humble background, just like a drop of water in the ocean, so insignificant that they won't be able to find anything." "Then why does this drop of water suddenly rise to such a high position?" the Empress Dowager asked. Shen Shiyun said, "There are three thousand drops of water, but only one scoop is taken. Chenqie may be fortunate enough to become a drop of this scoop of water. "
The Empress Dowager gently nodded her head. "Your luck is very good," she said. Shen Shiyun smiled and said, "This is just like the old saying, 'when the time comes, the luck will not be pushed away.'" "What about the last sentence?" The Empress Dowager asked, "Why don't you say it together?" Shen Shiyun said, "The Great Qing Dynasty has just been founded. When speaking, there must be some praise. Chenqie doesn't want to say anything depressing."
With a cold laugh the Empress Dowager said, "Very well, you have a glib tongue, your methods are brilliant. Aijia has underestimated you. Today I won't make things difficult for you, but Aijia will never acknowledge you. You want to fly up to the branch and become a golden phoenix? It's not that easy! " Shen Shiyun bowed and said, "I respectfully await Empress Dowager's instruction. If there is nothing else, Chenqie will take her leave first." Grasping her footwork, she gracefully walked out of the Palace of Compassionate and Peaceful.
As soon as she left the room, she saw Luo Jin came forward to greet her, and busily took out some medicine from her pocket. Shen Shiyun sneered and waved her hand, "She has already hit me once, isn't that enough?" Luo Jin anxiously asked, "What did the Empress Dowager say to you?" "That's right," Shen Shiyun said, "Sure enough! As long as Niangniang does not let go, she won't have any evidence … "
Shen Shiyun cut her off, "I have already admitted that she has planted spies around me early on. How can such a big matter be concealed? If I lie with my eyes wide open, it will show that I have a guilty conscience, and she will think that I am conspiring against her. I will say something nice to her to shut her mouth. "After briefly recounting what had happened, Luo Jin praised," Niangniang is brilliant. That's right, the assassin we sent, Hu Wei, has returned with an important information! "
When the two of them returned to the Snow Song Palace, they saw Hu Wei kneeling and waiting for them. Shen Shiyun indifferently said, "Mr. Hu has worked hard." Hu Wei hastily smiled apologetically and said, "For Consort Yun niangniang's work, I am willing to sacrifice my life. It's not hard, not hard." "Very well," Shen Shiyun said, "Bengong will order some money to reward you. What about that thing? " Hu Wei said, "Xiao Ren has searched every room in the courtyard one by one. The only thing I did not do was to open the bricks to take a look, but I did not find it. But in the end, in order to avoid any future trouble, I have burned down Agarwood Courtyard. If that thing was still there, it would have turned into ashes by now. "
Shen Shiyun's countenance sank. "What if it is not there?" she asked. Hu Wei was startled. Luo Jin hastily said, "You will come with me to receive your reward. You will leave the capital today and never return." Hu Wei knew that once he left, with Shen Shiyun's style, she would not let him go. He hastily kowtowed and said, "Xiao Ren is willing to follow Niangniang from now on, never leaving your side. Xiao Ren asks Niangniang's permission!"
Shen Shiyun pondered for a moment, then said, "Very well, Bengong will give you this opportunity. But if that thing is not destroyed, it will always be a worry. How about this, Bengong will send more people to you. You will do your best to search for it, and at the same time inquire about the Devil Cult. In addition, there is another person you must pay special attention to. The Jinying Young Master Jiang Liechen's martial arts are very high, and his scheming is also unfathomable. Let him come to see me, Bengong will deal with him personally. As for the rest, kill them all! "" Yes, yes! "Hu Wei replied.
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