Feng Jin was stunned.

He didn't expect that after Xiao Tingzi refused Jiang Chen's kindness, Jiang Chen not only didn't blame him, but even said "good" twice in a row.

What was going on?

Feng Jin was a little confused.

Jiang Chen stopped laughing and said, "Xiao Tingzi, if anyone dares to make trouble in Chengqian Palace during this period, you must tell me immediately, understand?"

"This servant understands."

Jiang Chen nodded with satisfaction, "Okay, go down."

Feng Jin then understood Jiang Chen's intention. He wanted Xiao Tingzi to maintain the safety of Chengqian Palace!

Feng Jin's worries for Consort Shu finally disappeared completely.

After thinking for a while, Feng Jin said, "Your Majesty, I heard that Consort Shu has woken up."

Feng Jin's intention was naturally to ask Jiang Chen if he wanted to visit Chengqian Palace to see Consort Shu.

But Jiang Chen shook his head and said, "Let her rest well."

Feng Jin was stunned. Could it be that he had guessed wrong?

But he immediately understood.

Jiang Chen's behavior was the greatest protection for Consort Shu.

Even the reason for bestowing death upon Consort Heng just now was deceiving the emperor, not targeting Consort Shu.

In addition to his statement in the court a few days ago, the eyes of those who were eyeing the position of Empress should shift away from Consort Shu.

The development of the matter was exactly as Jiang Chen had expected. After hearing the news of Consort Heng's death, the concubines who were originally eager to cause trouble for Consort Shu also gave up the idea.

Concubines like Consort Hui, who sought help from their families, were strictly warned not to bully Consort Shu, but to show their best side.

Five days later, Consort Hui came to the Hall of Diligent Administration again, smiled, and placed an invitation in front of Jiang Chen, "Your Majesty, this is an invitation to the first auction of the Charity Foundation."

"If Your Majesty is free..."

Consort Hui didn't finish her words, but her bright eyes looked at Jiang Chen pitifully.

As if Jiang Chen's refusal would make her burst into tears.

Of course, Jiang Chen wouldn't refuse. He smiled and accepted the invitation, saying, "Don't worry, beloved consort, I will definitely go."

Consort Hui immediately showed a bright smile, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for supporting your concubine!"

Jiang Chen laughed and hugged Consort Hui, kissing her, "Who else can I support if not my beloved consort?"

Consort Hui was delighted and overjoyed at the same time.

Jiang Chen's words gave her endless hope.

Consort Hui immediately assured him, "Your Majesty, rest assured, your concubine will definitely not let you down!"

Invitations to the Charity Foundation soon spread throughout the capital. Every family with any influence received an invitation, including all the concubines in the harem.

Seeing the invitation, many people's expressions changed.

These people were naturally the concubines and their families who had the same ideas but had not yet had time to implement them.

They didn't expect that Consort Hui had taken the lead!

Five days passed in a flash. The Qiao family, Consort Hui's maternal family, was bustling with activity, as if they were celebrating something.

People came and went at the gate. The head of the Qiao family, with his two sons, greeted the guests with smiling faces.

When they saw a few old friends with not-so-good complexions walking over, the smiles on their faces became even brighter.

Those few people walked up to the head of the Qiao family, cupped their hands slightly, and said, "Brother Qiao, your actions are really fast!"

The head of the Qiao family smiled even more happily, "Not at all, it's just that Hui Niang is eager to love the people. As her father, I can only give my full support! Hahahaha..."

Seeing the proud look of the head of the Qiao family, these people were even more regretful.

After sending these people in, when walking out, the eldest son of the Qiao family lowered his voice, but his voice still revealed joy, "Dad, look at their regretful looks, they obviously have this idea too."

The head of the Qiao family smiled triumphantly, "Thanks to Hui Niang's alertness, otherwise we would have missed the opportunity."

The two sons nodded repeatedly, and the second son said, "Dad, if sister ascends to the position of Empress... then wouldn't we be the Emperor's Uncles?"

Thinking of the beautiful future, all three of them couldn't help but smile.

At this time, the sharp-eyed eldest son of the Qiao family saw Feng Jin next to a sedan chair and quickly said, "Dad, His Majesty is here!"

The three of them hurriedly greeted him.

"Greetings, Your Majesty." The head of the Qiao family knelt down.

"Rise."

Jiang Chen lifted the curtain of the sedan chair, with a smile on his face, "Today you are the host, you don't have to be so polite."

The head of the Qiao family, who was already in a good mood, was overjoyed when he heard this.

What did this mean?

This shows how much His Majesty values their Qiao family!

He hurriedly welcomed Jiang Chen's sedan chair and Consort Hui's sedan chair, which followed closely behind, into the courtyard. After confirming that no guests were absent, the head of the Qiao family personally took the stage and began the auction.

After saying a few words of thanks to everyone, the auction officially began.

"The first auction item is - a pair of white jade animal-faced zun vessels!"

When the head of the Qiao family announced the name, everyone in the audience gasped.

Not only because of the high value of the item itself, but also because everyone knew that this item was the favorite ornament of the Qiao family's Old Master!

It would only be taken out for everyone to see during festivals.

But this time, it was directly put up for auction!

This was a huge undertaking!

The Qiao family's Old Master was sitting in the first row, next to Jiang Chen's seat.

Jiang Chen had also heard about the preciousness of this item to the Qiao family's Old Master, and he found it amusing.

In order to raise more funds and win his favor, the Qiao family had really gone to great lengths!

Although he thought so in his heart, Jiang Chen didn't show it on his face at all. Instead, he looked at the Qiao family's Old Master next to him with an admiring expression.

"Old Master Qiao, this is too precious!"

Hearing Jiang Chen's praise, the Qiao family's Old Master was very excited and repeatedly said, "Not at all, not at all, it is my honor to be able to share Your Majesty's worries! An honor!"

Jiang Chen smiled and patted the Qiao family's Old Master on the shoulder, making him even more excited.

The head of the Qiao family on the stage was greatly relieved when he saw this scene!

What was the Qiao family's painstaking effort to organize this auction for?

Wasn't it just to gain His Majesty's praise and favor!

And Jiang Chen's performance made him feel relieved!

At this time, someone in the audience had already started bidding. Finally, the two items were auctioned off by a wealthy merchant for a high price of two million four hundred thousand.

Subsequently, the second auction item was brought on stage.

Then came the third item, the fourth item...

Almost every auction item brought up caused exclamations.

Because these things were genuine rare items!

The kind that had a price but no market!

But the Qiao family had put them all up for auction!

This was absolutely unimaginable in normal times!

Those who came for the items were naturally very happy. They were naturally very happy to be able to buy things that they couldn't normally buy even if they had money.

But some other people frowned.

The Qiao family's auction directly raised the qualification for the position of Empress to a very high level. If they wanted to compete, they had to have a higher standard than the Qiao family's auction!