Traveling through the Poisonous Concubine

Chapter 207: Arranging a Concubine for My Cheap Dad

Time passed quickly, and soon Lingli, the woman Yun Yuxi picked up on the road, recovered and asked the owner of Tongrentang to send a message, saying that he needed to see Yun Yuxi.

It was a busy time at the end of the year. Yun Yuxi spent two days checking the bills sent by the managers from various offices, punishing all the corrupt managers and also rewarding those who were fair.

"Princess, do you really have to kill us all? We have worked diligently for the palace for many years. Even if we have no merit, we have worked hard. Aren't you afraid of chilling everyone's hearts by doing this?"

A steward shouted loudly with an indignant look on his face, and several other stewards who were punished also echoed him. For a moment, the atmosphere in the whole room became very tense.

“This princess has already told you that as long as you serve the palace faithfully, you will not lose a cent of your monthly salary or year-end bonus.

But look at what you are doing now. You have completely ignored my words! Have you ever considered my feelings?"

Everyone lowered their heads and remained silent. The unconvinced manager seemed to want to argue something further, but was stopped by the eyes of the people next to him.

"What? Are you not convinced? This princess doesn't mind discussing this matter with you in detail."

"Princess, please give all of you a chance. You are all elderly people. If there is no work in the palace, how will you survive with your elderly parents and young children?" The steward, who had a cold face but a warm heart, tried to plead.

Several managers who received punishment understood the importance of the matter at this time, so they knelt down and kowtowed to beg for mercy, saying that they would never make the same mistake again.

"This princess is not an unreasonable person. As long as you return all the money you have embezzled and promise not to repeat the same mistake in the future, this princess will not insist on driving you out of the house." Yun Yuxi said with a serious expression.

The managers, who were originally worried, finally felt relieved after hearing this.

They knew very well that once they lost their jobs in the palace and were no longer under the protection of the Regent's Palace, they would be kicked out and no one would hire them again.

Several stewards who had made mistakes begged for mercy in unison: "Please forgive us, Princess. We will never do it again!" Under the supervision of the chief steward, they all made up the embezzled silver.

Yun Yuxi knew in her heart that this was human nature, and she could understand part of these people's psychology.

So, she said generously: "If it happens again, I will never hire you again. You must keep it in mind!"

"Thank you, Princess, for your tolerance and forgiveness!" The stewards knelt down and kowtowed, saying with tears of gratitude.

Yun Yuxi naturally understood that there was no need to kill everyone, and this was not something that was against the will of heaven.

Yan Wuque even more admired Yun Yuxi's approach and the way she controlled people.

On the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month, the owner of Tong Ren Tang came and said that a girl named Lingyu wanted to see the princess and brought the account book of Tong Ren Tang.

Yun Yuxi was very satisfied with Tongrentang's accounts. She decided to go to the store in person to reward the hard-working employees and meet the girl named Lingyu.

When Yun Yuxi stepped into Tong Ren Tang, the store was bustling with activity. When the staff learned that the princess was coming to reward them, they were all excited and full of anticipation.

Yun Yuxi said with a smile: "Dear colleagues, you have worked hard! Our Tongrentang's accounts are clear and well-known, and its reputation is good. This is inseparable from everyone's concerted efforts. Today, on behalf of the palace, I am here to present rewards to everyone."

As soon as he finished speaking, thunderous applause broke out and everyone's face was filled with bright smiles.

Not only did they receive an extra month's wages, they also received new clothes and shoes specially made by the palace.

However, Yun Yuxi thought more carefully. She also specially prepared five kilograms of pork and five kilograms of rice, flour, grain and oil as rewards for each employee.

All the employees of Tongrentang were deeply moved and their eyes were filled with tears. They were grateful to Yun Yuxi for being so generous and thought they were lucky to have such an employer.

Even Lingyu unexpectedly received a reward, which made her secretly determined to follow Yun Yuxi.

"Miss Lingyu, you want to see me, the princess. What's the matter? How are you recently? Or is someone bullying you in the pharmacy?" Yun Yuxi asked with a smile.

"My Lady Princess, I am doing well here. They are taking good care of me. I would like to ask you to arrange something for me to do."

Yun Yuxi looked at Lingli's pretty face and suddenly had a plan in her mind. Wouldn't it be great if she could arrange Lingyu to live in the prime minister's residence to monitor her adoptive father?

The Prime Minister never dreamed that his good daughter was going to arrange a concubine for him.

"Lingyu. Are you willing to recognize me as your master? And obey my arrangements?" Yun Yuxi's tone suddenly became cold.

Lingyu knelt down without a second thought and said, "I will obey the master's arrangements in everything. I will not refuse even if it means death. Please give me a name. I will no longer be the Lingli of the past. If I betray you, I will die in the burial ground!"

After saying this, she kowtowed three times solemnly.

Yun Yuxi nodded with satisfaction and said, "Get up. From now on, there will be no Lingli, only Zhiyu."

Zhiyu bowed and replied respectfully, "Thank you for the name, Master!"

"Zhiyu, I plan to arrange for you to go to a brothel, but don't worry, this is not to make you sell your body. On the contrary, I will arrange for someone to make you an otaku.

My lustful father will definitely redeem you, and then you can smoothly enter the prime minister's residence. After that, you need to pay close attention to Liu and the prime minister's every move, understand?"

Zhiyu said without hesitation: "I am willing to do anything as long as I can help my master."

Yun Yuxi comforted him, "Don't worry, if you act carefully in the Xiangfu, my father will naturally ensure that you have a worry-free life. If you want freedom in the future, I will let you go."

Zhiyu said with tears of gratitude: "Everything will be subject to the master's arrangements!"

Soon, the news of a woman named Zhiyu in Cuihong Tower in Kyoto, with her stunning beauty and rich talents, spread throughout Kyoto. The Prime Minister was eager to go and see what was going on.

Many dignitaries spent money to try to impress Zhiyu, and many young talents even spent a fortune just to get Zhiyu to play a song.

Cuihonglou is the largest brothel in Kyoto. Every courtesan who comes out of it is famous in Kyoto. Zhiyu becomes even more famous under Jing Zichu's packaging.

Soon, the prime minister took the bait and spent several days in a row in the brothel after the morning court session, which made Liu so angry that she gritted her teeth!

"Sister-in-law, you are cheating the prime minister like this. He is your father. Isn't this bad?" Jing Zichu joked while counting the silver.

"You are the only one who talks too much. Your sister-in-law knows how to act in moderation. How much revenue has Cuihua Tower made recently?" Yan Wuque said unhappily.

"Brother, in just three days, you have earned about 200,000 silver coins. Na Zhiyu is really amazing, and sister-in-law has a good vision."

"Your Highness, I plan to let Zhiyu enter the Prime Minister's Mansion before the New Year. I feel it's about time. My father must be eager to redeem Zhiyu now. If it takes too long, it might be counterproductive."

"Yu'er, let Zichu arrange for us to go to the palace to see our mother."

"Sister-in-law, after this is done, I want to eat the pot,"

"Okay, when the time comes, we'll eat from the pot."

The Queen Mother was in great spirits when she saw the loving couple and insisted on keeping them for dinner.

But unsurprisingly, Yun Yuxi was born.

"Yu girl, you and Wuque have been married for almost half a year, but why are you still not pregnant? I'm still waiting to have a grandson. Is it that Wuque has neglected you?"

Yan Wuque, who was standing aside, watched the excitement with a gloating look on his face.

Yun Yuxi was so embarrassed that she wished she could find a hole to crawl into. She and Yan Wuque hadn't even consummated their marriage, so how could the child come from?

"Mother, there's no rush to have a child. The prince and I have discussed this, and we'll have a child after his leg is healed," Yun Yuxi replied with a blushing face.

The Queen Mother raised her eyebrows and asked in shock, "Yuer, are you saying, are you saying, Wuque's leg is still there, there is still a chance to cure it?" The Queen Mother was so excited that she spoke incoherently.

"Mother, don't get excited. Yu'er said she can do it. But this matter needs to be kept secret." Yan Wuque explained.

"Wu Que, mother understands, mother understands everything, I will just pretend that I know nothing."

The Queen Mother held Yun Yuxi's hand and Yan Wuque's hand at the same time, put them together, and then reminded them: "Don't be alienated from each other. Trust each other in everything, and don't let anyone sow discord between you."

The two looked at each other and said in unison, "Please rest assured, mother." Then they looked at the sky and prepared to leave the palace.