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Chapter 252 Concubine Wei Visits Late at Night
After all, she is the concubine who gave birth to the prince. Although she is not conferred with the title of noble concubine, in fact the rules of the palace are comparable to that of a noble concubine.

There are 11 deacons in Huangmen, 13 court ladies, and 9 handy eunuchs or servants.

The palace garden is spacious, with three front and back entrances, and a side courtyard, which is also elegantly decorated with carved beams and painted buildings.

The daily expenses of the palace concubine are all provided by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, but this is just a regulation, the minimum quota.To live a better life, concubines have to pay out of their own pockets, or rewards from officials, so many concubines often go out of the palace to buy supplies through their own deacons and eunuchs.

These are unspoken rules.

Concubine Wei's side was the most nourishing place for Wang Lin to live this trip.

A group of court ladies and eunuchs gathered in the palace garden. Wang Lin stood on the bluestone steps at the entrance of Concubine Wei's bedroom with a solemn expression.

This group of people in the palace were disturbed by his search. He wondered if the legendary Prince of Bohai County, who was ordered to inspect the harem and who was said to be decisive and ruthless, would make trouble for them.

In fact, Wang Lin just wanted to find out if there were any fake eunuchs found in the Zhou family.

Concubine Wei is Zhao Gou's mother, and he doesn't want Concubine Wei to make such a low-level mistake and cause Zhao Gou to be implicated.

As for the concubine next to him, he didn't bother to care about it.

Since you are courageous, not afraid of death, and willing to raise it, then you can do whatever you want.

But to be honest, just looking at it on the surface, you can't see the clues.The reason why Gong Li was seen through by him was mainly because his guilty conscience exposed too many flaws.

A palace guard presented a stack of account books respectfully, Concubine Wei's beautiful eyes flashed, and she suddenly smiled and said: "The prince of the county wants to check the accounts, let's go into the palace, it's strangely cold outside, come here, let the prince of Bohai see tea." !"

Concubine Wei Yingying turned around, making a gesture of letting the guest go.

When Wang Lin caught a glimpse of her turning around, a jade hand flipped over, revealing a sapphire pendant, he nodded calmly and walked into the hall.

This sapphire pendant was bought last time when he took Zhao Fujin to wander around the Imperial Street, so he knew it at a glance - Concubine Wei had found Zhao Fujin, and wanted to let her be lenient and show mercy.

The maid brought in a cup of fragrant tea.

"Your Majesty, please sit down, let's have a cup of tea first." Concubine Wei's eyes flickered, wondering if Wang Lin saw her hint.

Wang Lin smiled and sat down, picked up the teacup and drank it down in one gulp.

Concubine Wei tentatively asked: "The prince of the county inspected the harem today, can you gain anything?"

Wang Lin took a glance and saw that none of the concubine Wei's maids and eunuchs followed into the palace, obviously she had made arrangements earlier, so he chuckled and said, "It's okay, Zhou Jizi and Zhou Xuan's messy harem case has basically been investigated, and it will take two days." , after this king inspects the harem as a whole according to the government's orders, then we can go on a mission."

Concubine Wei smiled and said: "The Zhou family really committed their own crimes... Don't worry, the prince of the county, I don't talk about servants here, even if the palace is well-behaved, there will be no mistakes. The prince of the county just checks. .”

"I even told Maode today, you said that everyone is not satisfied! The official's favor is not enough? In this palace, there are rich clothes, fine food, food and clothing, and people are waiting for you. What's the matter?"

Wang Lin groaned, and suddenly said softly: "I have no choice but to obey the official's order, but I also know that in this deep palace, it will be quite difficult for a long time... If there is any inconvenience for Concubine Wei, you can arrange it in advance." Tell me, I also have someone to take care of, right?"

Wang Lin's meaningful eyes fell on Concubine Wei, and seeing her graceful figure, picturesque features, sitting there with her own charm, a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

Concubine Wei was a little pretty and blushed when he saw her. After all, she was still a little guilty, so she calmed down and said tentatively: "The prince of the county also knows that the favor of the official family has long since given birth to a concubine like me. After the prince, the official family has never been to this palace, the life of these years is actually a bit difficult..."

Wang Lin nodded with a half-smile, "I understand..."

Concubine Wei's heart trembled, she looked at Wang Lin with bright eyes, and thought: "He understands? Could it be that he has already discovered that I have a living outside the palace, and even bought some properties? Could it be that someone exposed..."

Concubine Wei couldn't help lowering her head, and said quietly: "So please forgive me, there is really no other way, if it is not a last resort, I will not take such a risk, in fact, I..."

Concubine Wei wanted to explain a few more words, but she heard Wang Lin say: "I understand your mother's difficulties. After all, it's been more than ten years. People have emotions, and it's normal not to be able to resist."

Concubine Wei was stunned, and immediately blushed, she suddenly raised her head to look at Wang Lin, her chest rolled, Wang Lin felt strange, and couldn't help but think of the Lin family who was adopted in Yanggu County.

He quickly suppressed the eagerness to move in his heart, coughed twice and then lowered his voice: "But this is the palace after all, there are many people talking, and even the most secret things will be exposed one day, so I advise you to stop in time, so as not to hurt you A few fake eunuchs have been found here...then it will end badly."

Concubine Wei's cheeks glowed, she almost fainted from shame and anger.

She trembled: "What are you... what are you talking about?"

Wang Lin sighed: "Your Majesty, don't take any chances. I have already found out at Zhou's side... There are fake eunuchs lurking around her. You should have them by your side and deal with them in time."

Concubine Wei was extremely ashamed and indignant, covering her face with her hands, trembling all over.

"I will help you cover up one or two, deal with it as soon as possible, the sooner the better."

Wang Lin got up and walked out of the dormitory. After all, he should not spend too long talking with the emperor's concubines alone, otherwise it is unknown whether there will be rumors or rumors.

"Ben Wang's order is to send the account books and property inventory registration of Concubine Wei's palace and other palaces to my house. At the same time, the Ministry of Internal Affairs will check all the palaces to see if the characters match, and report to me at any time. "

After Wang Lin finished making arrangements, he glanced at the eunuchs and court ladies who were gathering in the courtyard, and walked away.

Concubine Wei leaned on the doorpost of the dormitory, looking at Wang Lin's flowing back, feeling extremely ashamed and indignant.

But immediately there was a little panic. There were quite a few concubines who connected with outsiders to buy properties abroad, but there should not be many who have such a rich family business like her.

If Wang Lin got her out and reported to the official family, she guessed that she would not be killed, but the family assets that she had worked so hard to accumulate for ten years could not be kept.

Not long after, Zhao Fujin took Yancui and Mulan into the palace garden, and seeing Concubine Wei standing alone in the courtyard, her expression changed and worried, she couldn't help laughing and said, "Auntie, what are you thinking? Wang...Where is the Prince of Bohai? gone?"

"Leaving the palace, Maode, he took away all the accounts of the palace." Concubine Wei said quietly.

"Arranged by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, he has to check all the accounts of the palace. After all, the father has an order, and he has an order, so it's hard to check."

"Auntie, don't worry, what can you do if you have some property outside the palace? He knows it well and won't implicate innocent people."

Zhao Fujin wanted to have a chance encounter with Wang Lin, but he was disappointed that he didn't.

Concubine Wei sighed, "Maode, I won't hide it from you. I can't find anything out of the account book, but there are some things going in and out. With Wang Lin's shrewdness, I can tell at a glance. I'm afraid..."

When we got to this point, Zhao Fujin also guessed a little bit, and said in a low voice: "Auntie, I think it's normal for you to make a living with your natal family, but if you have connections with foreign ministers... I'm afraid Father will punish him, and even anger Ninth Brother."

Concubine Wei's delicate complexion turned pale little by little, she grabbed Zhao Fujin's hand, choked up and said: "Maode, you have to save me! Anyway, the official family has never entered my palace for more than ten years, and I have nothing to do with being in the cold palace." The difference, but your ninth brother, he is only 12 years old, he..."

Zhao Fujin's face turned serious: "Auntie, you have to tell me the truth!"

Concubine Wei tremblingly said: "General Zuowei, Li Congyue."

Zhao Fujin looked surprised: "You and him?"

Concubine Wei's face turned red, she shook her head again and again and said: "Maode, it's not what you think, I was introduced by Li Congyue to Prince Duan's mansion back then, and I have been favored by the officials since then, until today, I swear to God, I have nothing to do with him Wrong place!"

"But he did run some businesses under the guise of a party, and he would give me a dividend of [-] to [-] yuan every year..."

Zhao Fujin said, "So much?"

"Auntie, you are so confused! The ninth younger brother is the prince, and he has been named the county king. Once he is used, he has his own support from the court. Why do you associate with foreign ministers and do business in the name of the ninth younger brother, ten years a year?" With a dividend of [-] to [-] yuan, wouldn’t Li Congyue get more? If people know about the huge benefits, I’m afraid you will be convicted of conspiracy.”

Concubine Wei's face was pale: "Maode, save me. Your ninth younger brother has always been respectful to you..."

Zhao Gou's immature and innocent face appeared in front of Zhao Fujin's eyes, and he sighed quietly: "This matter is confidential and cannot be trusted to outsiders, but it is not appropriate for me and Lin Lang to meet recently, Auntie, if you can find a way to get out of the palace, you should go to him." The family will look for him, the ninth brother is his student, I don't think he will ignore it."

"If you really can't get out, I have a solution." Zhao Fujin whispered a few words in Concubine Wei's ear.

……

Prince's Mansion of Bohai County.

While listening to Yan Qing's report on the situation in Beijing, Wang Lin casually browsed the relevant documents sent by Huang Kun. Seeing that Zhao Ji had 143 titled concubines and female officials, and as many as 504 untitled court ladies, he was really impressed.

One a day, day in and day out, and it will take more than two years to go through it again.

Stallions are no big deal either.

The account books in the hall piled up like a mountain, Yan Qing looked a little dizzy, and said: "My lord, can I find some accountants to help check the accounts?"

Wang Lin chuckled and shook his head: "No, it's about the palace, I'll do it myself."

Yan Qing smiled wryly: "When will this be investigated? When can I leave Beijing?"

"Don't worry, just wait another three or five days. I have to watch those beasts obey the law at least. You go first and send the order. I will check the accounts behind closed doors. No outsiders will come, except Li Xiang, Wu Xiang and the palace. Outside of people, I can't see it at all."

"Isn't even the Han family gone?"

Wang Lin nodded: "No see."

"Subordinates obey!"

Yan Qing retreated, and Wang Lin immediately left the account books and documents in his hand, clapped his hands and went to the study.

He adjusted the account book and went out of the palace to put on a posture, but it was just a bluff and a trick to lure the snake out of the hole. He never wanted to really investigate.

If there is someone who doesn't have long eyes, he will hug two rabbits by the way, and also give Zhao Ji a job by the way.

It was late at night, and Wang Lin was about to go to bed when he saw Yan Qing handing over a sapphire pendant.

is her?Going out of the palace late at night to visit, is it true that you really have a face?

I'll go, Zhao Gou, you don't worry at all, mother.

(End of this chapter)