Chapter 615 The Queen's Proposal

After everyone entered the house and sat down, Lu Qiniang was still holding Si Ya and was reluctant to let go.

If this child is taken out, who would believe that it was hers?

She doesn't believe it herself.

Even if Xiao Yan was indeed good-looking, with my own shortcomings, she would not be able to give birth to such a flawless daughter.

Lu Qiniang felt that she had never seen such a beautiful girl.

In terms of appearance, no one can fight against Si Ya.

My goodness, no one would be willing to give this to anyone in the future!

Jiang Yi was a guest, and although she was very familiar with him, Lu Qiniang still had to greet him.

Jiang Yihe hasn't changed at all and is still as carefree as ever.

"My husband was detained by the Emperor before he left. I had no choice but to come here myself. The two children are still young, so I didn't bring them with me. Where's my mother-in-law? Why haven't I seen her?"

The purpose of her coming this time was to bring Mrs. Du to Beijing.

Lu Qiniang said, "Aunt Du and Sister Lin went out to buy groceries for me. She can't sit still. If I don't let her work, she's always afraid I'll chase her away. No matter what I say, it won't work."

"She's suffered a lot." Jiang Yi said, "It's all thanks to you for taking care of her over the past few years."

"Why are you saying those strange things?"

Lu Qiniang asked about Jiang Yi's twins, a boy and a girl.

Jiang Yi smiled and said, "In my family, Jianing is the older brother and Sui'an is the younger sister. How should I put it? Just like my husband and I, we are the only children born to each other. He gave birth to a son, and I gave birth to a daughter."

In each of the two children, you can only find one side of either the father or the mother.

Almost a complete copy.

The contribution of the other party is completely unnoticeable.

Lu Qiniang laughed out loud at his amusement, "That would be great! In the future, Jianing will be the top scholar, and Sui'an will be a female general."

"Speaking of female generals, we have to choose Jiaojiao."

When talking about San Ya, Jiang Yi praised her highly.

"I've always thought this girl was capable, but I never thought she'd be this good! She's worthy of being Xiao Xingxing!"

"My children are really amazing." Lu Qin's mother looked proud.

She may not have achieved anything great, but her daughter did, and she is content.

"I heard that you are raising pigs again? Take me to see it." Jiang Yi said with a hearty smile.

"Okay, let's go." Lu Qiniang reluctantly put Si Ya down and patted her head. "Follow the eldest sister and the second sister first. Mother will take Aunt Jiang out for a walk."

She knew that Jiang Yi must have something to say to her in private.

It just so happens that she is too.

Lu Qiniang led Jiang Yi towards the pigpen.

A few fat pigs had just eaten and were dozing lazily in the pen, humming contentedly.

Jiang Yi looked at the neatly tidied pigpen and praised: "Your pig-raising skills are really something you can never leave behind, and they are getting better and better."

Lu Qiniang smiled, a bit proud. "I'm used to it, and I like it. Watching them grow fat makes me feel at ease."

Jiang Yi laughed and said, "It would be a waste of your talent to just let you raise pigs."

"I don't know anything else."

"What can't you do? The Emperor and the Empress know that you led the people to defend Changzhou, and they praised you. I'm afraid that in a while, when Jiaojiao returns victorious, they will reward you together!"

"How can I be so embarrassed? I did what I had to do." Lu Qiniang said, "They've already come to my doorstep. If I don't resist, I'll die. Who wouldn't resist?"

Jiang Yi lowered his voice and said, "Don't underestimate yourself. The Queen knew I was coming and asked me to bring you a message—"

"What?"

At this time, Prince Yan ascended the throne and Princess Yan became the Queen.

The emperor and empress have been married for twenty years and are still deeply in love.

The emperor's enthronement ceremony and the empress's coronation ceremony were held on the same day.

Many officials in the court opposed it, but their opposition was ineffective.

The emperor wants to give the queen special honors so that everyone knows that they should respect the queen.

"The Empress is asking you if you would like to seek an official position to help relieve her worries and also to contribute to the well-being of the people of the world."

Lu Qiniang's eyes widened, "You must have said it wrong, you should let Xiao Yan do it."

How can she, a woman, be an official?

"No, I want you to be an official."

"Stop it, how can I be an official?" Lu Qinniang was at a loss whether to laugh or cry, "As if I know anything. No, no, no, don't mess around."

"I'm not kidding." Jiang Yi's expression turned serious. "The Queen Mother said that women in the world should have a way out outside the backyard. She dared to be the first in the world, but was worried that no one would support her. She has always liked your tenacity, so she asked you specifically."

Lu Qiniang was stunned, and then fell silent for a long time.

Jiang Yi was a little excited. "Qi Niang, this is a great opportunity. I'm willing to step forward. If you can also step forward, it will be an extra help..."

The Princess of Yan said that someone must first step forward and participate, and then the next step would be to continue promoting a series of matters such as the imperial examination for women.

"Abandoned Mother, it's such a good thing, why are you still hesitating?"

"Let's talk about it later." Lu Qiniang said after thinking for a long time.

Jiang Yi was disappointed. "Why do you have to say it again? Do you still have concerns?"

"Yes, I do have concerns." Lu Qiniang admitted, "My brain reacts slowly. Many things that others figure out immediately take me three to five days, or even three to five months to think about. I think there's still some time before I return to Beijing, so I'll take my time to think about it."

"Then tell me the truth, just between the two of us, what are you considering?"

"It's like this," Lu Qiniang said frankly, "The current situation is a bit complicated. Xiao Yan, the three sisters Daya, and Jiang Xuan all bear the credit..."

It also includes Yun Ting, who is likely to be integrated into this family.

That is even more of a meritorious service to the emperor, unparalleled in the limelight.

"Our family is too powerful." Lu Qin's mother said.

"What's the big deal? The Emperor and the Empress are not intolerant."

"Of course they have good intentions, but they're just afraid of being envied." Lu Qiniang said, "Let's wait a little longer, there's no rush."

She didn't express her worries in the end.

She couldn't see through the Queen.

She didn't know whether the other party was really kind or had other intentions.

She couldn't express her opinion rashly, but had to discuss the feasibility of this matter behind closed doors with Daya, who was more familiar with the queen, and Xiao Yanyunting, who were more familiar with the court.

She is now petty-minded.

What if the queen has bad intentions and is deliberately using her to suppress other members of her family?

But Lu Qin's mother didn't want to.

"Let's not talk about this anymore. This is all for the future. Let's take our time." Lu Qiniang changed the subject. "Let me tell you about Aunt Du's situation. You already know what's going on."

"Okay." Jiang Yi was also a smart man. Knowing that she didn't want to talk about the previous topic, he followed her and said, "You talk, I'm listening."

"Aunt Du is a miserable person who has suffered a lot. I hope she can enjoy some happiness in the future. But——"