C6 Emperor is too despicable

Before leaving, he swore in his heart that from today onwards, as long as this Wry Face Woman was within the Palace, he would never step foot into the Palace ever again.

Not long after that, there were the latest rumours in the palace. The Emperor stayed in the Phoenix Nest Palace for several nights in a row. On the second day of the rumour, the monthly expenses of the Phoenix Nest Palace were all gone.

"Esteemed empress, the servants went to retrieve the ingredients just now were chased out by the steward." The kitchen maid said to the snow lotus in an aggrieved manner.

"What do you mean?" The snow lotus had a bad premonition. That stud horse emperor was taking his revenge on her.

"The chief steward of the warehouse said that this was an order from the emperor. From now on, the Phoenix Nest Palace is not allowed to take anything special from the warehouse. If you need it, you have to buy it with silver." As the servant girl spoke, her tears began to fall.

"What?" He's actually this despicable? " The Snow Lotus said angrily.

"Esteemed empress, what do we do?" Qing`er was getting anxious as well.

There were sixteen people here. Not to mention the others, just the food alone was a huge expense. If they didn't give up on the ingredients, wouldn't that mean that they would starve to death?

"Qing`er, follow me to the Righteous Hall." Xue Lian said with a sullen expression.

This time around, Qing`er didn't say anything as she silently followed behind her mistress.

Only when they arrived at the Righteous Hall did they learn that the emperor was still in the morning court. The snow lotus hesitated for a moment before decisively heading towards the Hall of Light.

"Your Majesty, the empress is outside the palace." Within the Hall of Light, a young eunuch hastily entered and spoke to the emperor.

Although it was not loud, all the court officials heard it.

"Yes." Although Yin Zhichen knew why the snow lotus had come here, it was not easy for him to chase her away in front of all the ministers. Thus, he could only brace himself and declare her identity.

When Xue Lian entered the hall, the first people she looked at were her father and her brother. Then she looked at the civil and military officials within the hall. Finally, her gaze landed on Yin Zhichen.

"This concubine greets your majesty." It was Xue's usual etiquette.

"We are currently discussing matters with the officials. The empress has matters to attend to so she can wait in the Righteous Hall." Yin Zhi Chen remembered the scene in the royal study last time and felt a little fearful.

He had deducted the daily expenses of the empress dowager's palace, so it was unjustifiable. If the officials were to find out, the emperor's face would be obliterated.

"I feel that at this time, there is nothing more important than one's life. I would like to ask, how long have you lived? Why did you cut off the daily supply to the Phoenix Maiden Palace?" Snow Lotus raised her head and looked straight at Yin Zhichen.

"Does the empress really have to bring this kind of family matter into the hall?" Yin Zhi Chen looked at Xue Lian in displeasure.

Although it had been a long time since he was kicked out of the Phoenix Nest Palace, his face still lingered in his mind, like a malignant tumor that was constantly expanding. He had not taken good care of any women for the past few nights, but now, like a little boy, he had fallen asleep.

The woman in his dream was so docile, so cute, and so enticing. But now, the same face slammed into his face like a cactus.

"Is it a family matter? "Then can I go and report at the yamen?" Xue Lian looked at that serious face. Even now, she still could not believe that he was so despicable that he had actually cut off her food supply.

All of the officials looked at the fairy-like Queen in astonishment, wondering if they had misheard her, especially the Minister of Rites. He rubbed his eyes repeatedly, wondering if he had misheard her.

"I don't enjoy my husband's rights, so I naturally don't need to support you. Is this wrong?" Yin Zhichen smiled proudly.

"That's right, then may your majesty give me the medallion to leave the palace. Since there is no food supply in the palace, then I should be able to leave the palace to buy food." Snowlotus said calmly.

Ah!" The vassal exclaimed one after another.

They felt as if they were in a dream. Was it too early to wake up? This was too … too … too despicable. Even if the empress was a thousand times wrong and a thousand times wrong, as a man, she shouldn't be so ruthless.

This was especially true for Xue Shangshu. Amidst his astonishment, his eyes flickered with tears. His daughter who had been suffering for her life actually became a problem in the palace when it came to getting warm and full. His poor daughter, if she knew earlier, would have rejected the decree.

"Sure, little De. Send your amulet to the Phoenix Maiden Palace next time. The daily Phoenix Maiden Palace can allow the two palace maids to leave, but you must return at noon." Yin Zhichen thought that he was very kind.

Xue Lian looked at Yin Zhicheng, who was standing high above her, and felt a chill in her heart. Was she going to be ruined by this man in her entire life?

"Is there anything else that the empress isn't satisfied with?" Yin Zhichen looked at the stunned Snow Lotus with an elegant smile.

"No, I will take my leave." Snow Lotus calmly said while holding back her anger.

When they returned to the Phoenix Maiden Palace, Snow Lotus asked the palace maid to go to the empress dowager's palace first and ask for help. Although she was hungry for one meal and would not die from two meals, as a master, she couldn't allow her servants to suffer grievances with her.

Xue Lian had never thought that she would have such a day when she would have to worry about three meals. All the servants in the palace, including her, numbered sixteen in total, and the food for sixteen people was not something that could be settled with just a few taels of silver. She was sure that all the spoiled concubines in the harem were waiting to see her make a joke.

There were enough rumors about her in the palace. She couldn't let anyone talk about her again. She had to think of a way to make her life better. At least, she couldn't lose to those 'selling her body' imperial concubines.

However, she had never been worried about money ever since she was young. She was truly at a loss at this moment.

"Empress, we can return to the manor and ask for help from the old master." Qing`er pointed out a clear path for the snow lotus.

"No, I can't speak to my parents about the water spilled by my married daughter. The emperor's goal is very clear, even if the emperor restores the supply of the Phoenix Maiden Palace, I still have to consider the future and find a way to survive." Snow Lotus shook her head.

This was only the beginning, there must be more sinister methods that Yin Zhichen could employ. Thinking back, he was right, she did not fulfill her wife's responsibilities and obligations, he really did not have the responsibility to support her.

Thinking of the word 'husband and wife', the scene from the Blue Cloud Palace flashed through Xue Lian's mind as an idea suddenly popped into her mind.

"Qing`er, didn't you say that a Spring Palace book would cost several silver taels last time?" Xue Lian excitedly asked the servant girl.

"Yeah, that auntie said that the most expensive one would be ten taels, but I don't know what it looks like." Qing`er nodded, she didn't understand why Master was asking this. Could it be that Master was planning to seduce the Emperor?

There's a way, Qing`er. From today onwards, I want to draw the Spring Palace, and in the day you can send the pictures out to be sold. In addition, you can also buy some of the flavors and moisturizers that I've concocted. As soon as she thought about it, countless thoughts began to form in her mind.

"That's right. Empress, your embroidery was requested by Lady Cheng many times last time. We servants can also use the embroidery to buy it." As Qing`er heard her master's words, her mind also began to wander.

After hearing Qing`er's words, Snow Lotus became even more confident. At this moment, she couldn't help but feel grateful to her parents for their help.

"Good idea, we must be self-sufficient. Also, gather the palace maids and eunuchs. If anyone is unwilling to stay in the palace, I can ask the empress dowager to make the arrangements. If they are willing to stay in the palace, I won't treat them unfairly." Snow Lotus said with confidence.

"Qing`er, grind the ink." Xue Lian walked over to the table. She was prepared to try drawing the Spring Palace. After all, it would be much easier to earn a few taels of silver.

"Empress, you want to draw now?" It was in the middle of the day, drawing those shameful spring palaces. How embarrassing.

"I'll practice my brush first. I wonder if I can draw well enough." Zhang Xuan was perplexed as he lifted up the brush and snow lotus.

She could only draw according to the booklet. Even if she bought the best, she could only earn two or three taels. She had to draw something different than what was written on the booklet.

After a moment of thought, she began to draw a scene under the paper that she had witnessed that day in the Blue Cloud Palace.

When she finished, her cheeks were already red. Asking a girl like her to draw these pictures was really embarrassing for her.

For the snow lotus, it was a busy day. She used a scheming method to draw a picture of the Spring Palace. Except for the first painting, everything else was copied from the book she bought.

In the evening, she embroidered some more pads for the night.

The next morning, Qing`er brought a day's worth of work to the city to sell. After that, she kept waiting anxiously for Qing`er.

Noon, Qing`er and the other eunuchs who left the palace to purchase ingredients returned. Xue Lian couldn't help but ask Qing`er how she was doing.

Actually, she was a bit worried. If she couldn't buy those things, then she would have to think of another way.

"Qing`er, how is it?" Does anyone want it? "

"En, esteemed wangfei, we don't have to worry about starving to death anymore.

Qing`er happily took out the silvers she had earned. It was actually fifteen silvers. This was more than enough for them to spend for several days.

"Is it really that easy to buy?" He was still in a state of disbelief when he held the Snow Silver Lotus.

"Mm, Esteemed Empress, Mommy said that if you can draw a complete picture of the map like the one between the Emperor and Esteemed Empress Chen, she can pay silver for the reservation, or give us ten taels." Qing`er blushed as she replied.

"Ten taels?" Xue Lian excitedly stretched out her hands. Ten taels of silver was not a small amount to her right now. If she could draw more than ten, then twenty of the paintings would be worth ten taels of silver. This money was simply too easy to earn.

"Yes, Senior Servant Qin said that it's not just the Spring Palace. She can order all of the fragrance concocted by the Empress, the moisturizer, and the embroidered handkerchief."

"Well, I'd like to speak to her myself." Perhaps, Snow Lotus thought, this could become a long-term loan, or perhaps, could be used in other businesses.

Ah!" "The emperor didn't say that the empress could leave the palace." Qing`er was shocked the moment she heard Snow Lotus say that she wanted to leave the palace in person.

"As long as she doesn't know, it'll be fine. I want to borrow a ten-tael spring book from Senior Servant Qin and return to copy the painting. That way, it'll save me a lot of trouble. Also, I'm thinking that I might be able to work part-time outside the palace." There was a vague idea in Snowy's mind.

It was only a matter of time before she left the palace. She had to prepare for the future.

Qing`er nodded. The next morning, she changed into the palace maids' clothes and quietly left the Royal Palace.

According to what Qing`er said, she soon found the residence of Senior Servant Qin.

"Are you a mama?" Snow Lotus asked the old woman who opened the door.

"Who is this lady?" Qin mama looked at the snow lotus with suspicion.

"I'm Qing`er's sister. Yesterday, I heard Qing`er say that Grandmother wanted to order some things from us, so I specially came to take a look." Snow Lotus said gently.

"Oh, then come in." Qin mama seemed to recall something as she welcomed the snow lotus into the room with a smile.

"Senior Qin, this is the item we brought. It has an embroidered handkerchief, a scented pouch, and these skin care products made from fresh flowers. I want to work with you on a long-term basis." Snow Lotus took out the special item and took the initiative to speak.

"Hehe, young lady's flavors and skincare products are indeed of high quality. These embroidery products are also first-rate. It's just that the Spring Palace Map is a little lacking." Qin mama smiled.

"Yes, that's why I'm here this time. I hope that mama can lend me a few books on the Spring Palace. This way, my next drawing will definitely improve." Although she had already drawn a picture, Snowy still blushed a little.

"Miss shouldn't be out of the pavilion yet, no wonder she doesn't have that feeling when she drew it. If Miss wants to draw it well, I suggest that Miss go to the 'Spring Flower Hall' to view it. Tell me the truth, where did all of my paintings come from?" Qin mama narrowed her eyes and smiled.

Although Snow Lotus rarely went out, when she heard the name 'Spring Flower Hall', she could still guess where it was. Even if she didn't have the status of a queen, she wouldn't have the guts to go to that sort of place with fireworks.

However, what Qin mama said was reasonable. She had never seen it with her own eyes, and the drawing looked awkward. She didn't have that sort of blushing heart feeling at all. Could it be that she had no choice but to give up? This was the easiest way to make money.

Refining the fragrance and concocting the skin lotion required a lot of time, and they also needed a lot of fresh petals. Refining the fragrance and concocting the skin lotion required a lot of time, and a lot of fresh petals required a lot of time, and a lot of finished products.

"If I can draw it, how much can I pay?" Snow Lotus was weighing the pros and cons. She really didn't want to give up such a lucrative business, not to mention the fact that she currently lacked money.

"If you can draw something of a high level, I can give you nine taels of silver. I can give you six taels of this essence, three taels per bottle. The scented sachet and embroidered handkerchief will give you one tael." Qin mama said straightforwardly.

"Then can you pay half of the silver taels in advance?" The snow lotus remembered that the end of the month was only ten days away, so it had to be given to the palace maids for the monthly allowance. Thus, she could not help but blush as she spoke.

"Miss, if you can draw a satisfactory spring palace, you can consider paying in advance." Qin mama looked at the snow lotus as she spoke.

"I understand. In a few days, I will have Qing`er bring the finished product to my mother for her to have a look." Xue Lian said firmly.

"Miss, do you want me to get involved with Senior Servant Fang from the Spring Flower Hall?" Qin mama looked at him expectantly.

"Thank you for your kind intentions, mama. I will definitely draw a palace that will satisfy you." Snow Lotus kindly declined.

The Spring Flower Hall cannot be visited, but the harem will have a living spring palace as well, but only Yin Zhicheng will be the main character." The Spring Flower Hall will absolutely not be visited, but the harem will have a living spring palace as well, but only Yin Zhichen will be the main character.

"Alright, as long as the girl can draw it, I will pay the deposit first." Qin mama smiled.

"Thank you, mama. I'll be going first then." Xue Lian received the silver from the mama and lowered her head to speak softly.