Zhu Xiuyuan didn't think twice and said directly: "I don't know what the situation will be like at other times, but on the day when the salt is sold, the bribe that Eunuch A received may be as much as one million taels!"

Concubine You was obviously shocked.

But after all, she is the "vice emperor" of Chen State. What big scenes have she not seen?

So he quickly regained his composure.

"Eunuch Jiawu Jia, haha, it is in vain that I have so much trust in him!" Concubine You sneered, this tone was so different from just now, Zhu Xiuyuan could not help but feel chilled after hearing this.

Concubine You seems to be kind, but she has been the only favorite in the harem for more than ten years and still controls half of the government. How can such a person be easy to get along with?

After Concubine You sighed, she looked up and saw Zhu Xiuyuan's brows tightened, and his face seemed a little pale, so she smiled and said: "This matter has nothing to do with Aiqing. That Jiawu is just my slave, I will take care of it myself."

Disposal... My dear, please stop standing, come and sit down!"

Concubine You pointed her hand sideways and motioned for Zhu Xiuyuan to sit on the chair next to her.

There is a small coffee table in the middle.

Zhu Xiuyuan said, "I don't dare," and refused to sit down.

Concubine You no longer insisted.

The smile on her face did not diminish, she sat in a dignified posture, raised her eyes and stared at Zhu Xiuyuan, who was a few feet in front of her, and asked with a smile: "Ai Qing is a capable minister that I have not seen in a hundred years, your majesty and this palace, as well as the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty, and the people of the world.

Wait, I seem to have forgotten that Aiqing is no more than an eighteen-year-old boy!"

Zhu Xiuyuan was stunned.

"Since ancient times, men have cultivated their moral integrity, managed their families, governed the country, and brought peace to the world! The virtues of loving you are obvious to all. There are very few civil and military officials in the dynasty who can compare with loving you."

Concubine You smiled as she spoke. Her words were gentle, just like an elder praising a younger one.

Strictly speaking, Concubine You is indeed the elder of Zhu Xiuyuan. In terms of age, Zhu Xiuyuan is equivalent to the prince, and Concubine You is the mother-in-law of the crown prince...

Although Concubine You is only in her early thirties.

Because she entered the palace early, women in ancient times also married early.

However, Concubine You has taken good care of herself. Although she is over thirty years old, she is not much different from a young woman in her mid-twenties. Even after years of condensation, she has a more mature style, which is fascinating.

After Zhu Xiuyuan heard what she said, he couldn't help but frown severely.

Is he virtuous?

Can a person who can spy on the imperial concubine without hesitation in the main hall of the harem be called a good person?

"The talent of loving you is enough to govern the country and bring peace to the world!" Concubine You still smiled, "This is the Qi family..."

Concubine You suddenly realized, as if she suddenly remembered this incident.

There was a hint of gossip on his face, and he asked quickly: "I have long known that Aiqing married the second lady of the Dong family when he was still in Jiangzhou?"

"Your Majesty is wise, I and my wife are married on the fingertips of my wife, and they have been married for a year!" Zhu Xiuyuan felt a little strange in his heart.

"Oh, it's been a year!"

Concubine You picked up the tea cup and drank tea, then gossiped: "I heard from people that the second young lady of the Dong family, who is now Mrs. Shen Leihou, is also a rare little beauty. Ai Qing is really blessed.

Got it!"

"The royal concubine..."

"Haha..." Concubine You covered her mouth and smiled, "I wonder if Madam Marquis is pregnant?"

"Empress, this..." Zhu Xiuyuan's balls ached.

"Ai Qing is an important minister of my great master. If Ai Qing's family affairs are not going well, it will be a great loss to this palace and your majesty, as well as to the people of the world."

"How many problems have you solved for Your Majesty and me since Aiqing entered the court? In contrast, I and Your Majesty's concern for Aiqing appears to be seriously insufficient."

Concubine You looked concerned about the younger generation.

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty and Your Majesty... My wife is not... pregnant yet..." Zhu Xiuyuan smiled bitterly. It seems that "inducing birth" is a skill that has been passed down from ancient times to this day.

"Oh? Why is this?" Concubine You sat on the chair, leaning her upper body slightly forward, staring at Zhu Xiuyuan in surprise, as if she was very puzzled.

"Empress, this...this..." Zhu Xiuyuan was very pained. It was difficult to answer this question.

"It has been a year since Aiqing and Madam Hou Ye got married. Logically speaking, it shouldn't be right?" Concubine You stared at him suspiciously, her heart full of gossip. "Could it be that... Madam Hou Ye..."

"No! My wife is fine, there is nothing wrong with her at all!"

"Since Madam Marquis has no problem, then..." Concubine You looked at him with a "clear" look.

"Your Majesty, I have no problem with you!" Zhu Xiuyuan met Concubine You's "clear" look, and his old face felt slightly hot.

"Since you all have no problem, then why is this? Well, there are several highly respected imperial doctors in the palace. I will order them later..."

"No need, Madam. I understand your kindness and there is no need to see the doctor!" Zhu Xiuyuan was in a daze.

Xin Dao: Why does Concubine You cling so tightly to this matter?

"Then why is this?"

"..."

"Oh, dear, don't think too much. I shouldn't be involved in your private affairs, but you are a great talent that I have not seen in a century. It is not only related to the imperial court and the country, but also to the common people of the world!"

"I am someone who has been here before, and I know the power of this best. Wouldn't it be a pity if Aiqing neglected her achievements due to family affairs? Your Majesty and I paid too little attention to Aiqing before, and we must make up for it after all..."

Concubine You gave a lot of reasons.

Finally, he asked: "Mrs. Hou Ye is not pregnant yet. Why is this?"

"Your Majesty, you don't know something..." Zhu Xiuyuan weighed in his mind and decided to tell the truth, otherwise God knows what weird ideas Concubine You will come up with.

"Last year, when I got married to my wife, my wife was only sixteen years old. In the eyes of ordinary people, she was already able to get pregnant and give birth to a child. But in my eyes, it was still a little early."

"At least, wait until after the age of eighteen. It will be better for the woman and the fetus, and it will greatly reduce the chance of dystocia..."

Zhu Xiuyuan bowed his hands and explained the specific reasons to prevent Concubine You from making random guesses.

"Oh, that means the marriage between Aiqing and Madam Marquis has not been consummated yet?" Concubine You said with surprise, and couldn't help but look Zhu Xiuyuan up and down, her eyes filled with brilliance.

"Well……"

Zhu Xiuyuan was startled, and looked up blankly, and saw Concubine You was surprised, then beaming, and after saying the word "consummation", she was not ashamed at all.

Perhaps she sensed Zhu Xiuyuan's strange gaze, Concubine You paused for a moment, then smiled and said: "I am someone who has been through this before. Don't be embarrassed if you love me. This is my concern for my ministers."

"Thank you, Your Majesty the Concubine!"

"I heard that the Marquis's wife is a rare little beauty, and Aiqing is still young, but she can keep her body like a jade..."
Chapter completed!