Chapter 958: Chapter 958: Bringing Money_1 Chapter 958: Chapter 958: Bringing Money_1 Li Hongyuan said, “There is no transaction between us, nor would I take advantage of you in your time of need. We are of one body, so naturally, I will be of help should you need it.”

“I’m not in the mood today.”

Anyone who had just lost a million taels of silver would not be in the mood to deal with the activities of the bedchamber.

Pesky!

Li Hongyuan, however, did not insist further. He seemed to be more in a playful mood as he had the evidence delivered to her shortly after he left.

Jiang Ning spent half the night examining the evidence. The next day, she woke up with dark circles under her eyes to find several concubines already seated in Crystal Clear Manor.

When Jiang Ning got dressed and went out, she noticed that they all had boxes in their hands.

They were some of the concubines who had good relationships with her on normal days.

Even Concubine Zhu, who had recently been favored, was present.

Concubine Yu laughed behind her hand, “It seems our Princess Consort did not sleep well last night, with such dark circles under her eyes. Huang Ying, at least make up your master’s face a little.”

Huang Ying came up with the tea, laughing, “Concubine Yu, you probably don’t know this, our master dislikes the bother of make-up.”

“With the unique beauty of our princess consort, there is truly no need for such things.” Concubine Zhu grinned in agreement.

“Why have you all come so early?” Finding her voice after a sip of tea, Jiang Ning inquired.

Concubine Yu and the others looked at each other and then passed over the boxes they held.

“Are these gifts for me? What special occasion is it today?” Jiang Ning, confused, casually opened the box presented by Concubine Yu, to find it neatly filled with gold ingots that dazzled her eyes.

The box from Concubine Song was filled with pearls, and the box from Concubine Ye contained a miscellaneous assortment of silver notes and silver ingots. As for the box from Concubine Zhu, it was full of various pieces of jewelry.

Concubine Zhu was somewhat embarrassed, “Our Princess Consort knows, I have just entered the palace and have no savings. These are all gifts I have received from the emperor over time.”

Jiang Ning was taken aback, “Are you collectively bribing me with all this money? What significant matter could require this? I can’t bear such responsibility.”

“Look at you being overly cautious. Are we asking you to do something just because we are giving you gifts?” Concubine Yu laughed and scolded, then lowered her voice, “We heard about what happened yesterday. Didn’t you need money? We thought we could contribute a little in helping you.”

Jiang Ning laughed, “You are all well-informed. However, openly giving me this money might provoke the wrath of the Empress.”

Concubine Yu snorted, “Am I afraid of offending her? Besides, she has been confined and the affairs of the six palaces are now under my control.”

The other concubines all silently nodded in agreement.

Even if the Empress was not confined, they all sided with the Princess Consort openly. This gave today’s act of giving money an appearance of a righteous deed in the eyes of others.

Jiang Ning laughed, “You’re all not well-off so are you offering me all you have? Won’t you be unable to survive without this? The rest of you can take yours back, but I will accept these gold ingots from Concubine Yu. I’m well aware of your family’s wealth.”

Concubine Yu laughed till she nearly lost her balance, “It seems you’re not satisfied with the benefits you’ve gained from me over the years?”

“I won’t be courteous with you.”

After a round of laughter, Xiachu entered to report, “Master, Third Master is seeking an audience.”

Only after hearing that Jiang Yi had come did Concubine Yu and the others rise to take their leave.

Jiang Yi also came bearing gifts of money.

Unlike the small boxes brought by the concubines, he brought three large boxes.

Upon opening, they were all filled with silver.

At a cursory glance, there appeared to be seven to eight hundred thousand taels.

Jiang Ning chuckled, “Third Brother, have you come into a fortune?”