Ye Ling also strongly agreed with Ye Qianqian's idea.

As the emperor, he inevitably had times when he couldn't take care of the harem.

Everyone in the harem is scheming; they might take advantage of his absence to harm Jin'er.

If Jin'er is shrewd enough to protect herself, she can survive well in this complicated harem.

"Jin'er, it's hard for me to take back what I've said, so just do as I say. Besides, the silver we've collected can still support the Great Yuan Kingdom for eight years. During these eight years, the Great Yuan Kingdom won't be without any gains."

Consort Jin then did not refuse again.

He nodded.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

It took seven days to completely inventory the contents of the Shen family's property after the search was conducted.

All assets combined.

It is calculated in silver.

The total amount was 850 million taels of silver.

Ye Qianqian was also startled when she heard this.

Good heavens, that's another 300 million! Added together, that's enough to feed the Great Yuan Kingdom for another six years!

[Hmph! With this money in the national treasury, Father Emperor can now reduce taxes, right?]

[Such a beneficial thing for the people! How could I be afraid that my father's throne would be unstable?! I will cheer for my father!]

[After the announcement of the tax reduction, the people of the entire Yuan Dynasty will surely cheer for their father!]

At that time, the entire Yuan Dynasty will be united as one! The people will certainly not rebel! Even if an enemy invades, the people will swear to defend the Yuan Dynasty to the death!

Ye Ling smiled after hearing this.

This little girl's thoughts are exactly the same as mine!

Since the national treasury is so full, it should indeed do many good things for the people!

"Issue my decree! Great Yuan Kingdom! Reduce taxes for ten years! If any official dares to collect taxes, kill him!"

That afternoon.

The Emperor's decree has already been issued.

The people of Dayuan City were the first to see the imperial edict.

At first, I couldn't believe it.

It wasn't until I actually saw the notice posted.

The people erupted in cheers!

[It really is an imperial decree from the Emperor that we've had our taxes reduced!]

Moreover, the tax exemption lasts for a full ten years!

[Your Majesty is wise! Your Majesty is wise!]

Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!

Beside the city gate tower.

In front of the posted notice.

The people knelt on the ground.

After the notice was sent to various counties and prefectures.

Without exception, the people knelt down and kowtowed in gratitude.

Ye Ling was overjoyed when she found out.

The people have discerning eyes.

They knew that the current emperor cared for the people, acted from their perspective, and did practical things for them.

Naturally, they were extremely supportive.

After the Empress Dowager learned that the Emperor was going to reward the little princess with 100 million taels of silver.

I was very surprised.

Never before has any royal offspring received such a high reward from the Emperor before even being born!

In this patriarchal era, even princes did not receive such abundant imperial favor!

The Empress Dowager summoned Consort Jin.

Ask her what she thinks about this matter.

Consort Jin honestly revealed her thoughts.

"Your Majesty does not wish to harm others, nor does Your Majesty wish to be harmed. There will always be times when Your Majesty is not by your side. Your Majesty only wishes to protect yourself and Qianqian."

"Your Majesty, I understand the importance of thrift in the palace. I will not live a life of luxury just because I have the means. Qianqian and I will never be able to spend all that 100 million taels of silver."

"Your Majesty, I will use these funds at the appropriate time to share your burdens, as well as those of Consort Xu who assists in managing the six palaces."

The Empress Dowager nodded after hearing this.

As a seasoned palace intrigue fighter, she understood the importance of a concubine having money.

However, she was not as lucky as Consort Jin to be so generously rewarded by the late emperor. Of course, the national treasury was not as abundant when the late emperor was alive.

The money she used for tips and for self-protection all came from her maternal family.

But it was never used to harm anyone, nor was it used to live a life of luxury.

Now, Consort Jin's thoughts are the same as they were back then.

The Empress Dowager was relieved.

However, he still said something on the surface.

"The Emperor has been showing you more favor lately, but you must not take this for granted and must remember to stay true to yourself."

[Grandmother! Are you blaming my mother for saying that?]

[Grandmother, you were the champion of the previous palace intrigue, you know better than anyone that it's very difficult for concubines in the harem to get by without money!]

[I have planned all this for my mother so that she may live peacefully in the deep palace!]

[If the Empress Dowager believes Qianqian is a bad princess and her mother is a bad woman, then let her be executed! Qianqian and her mother can go together! After all, the Empress Dowager already has one granddaughter; Qianqian is insignificant!]

[Sobbing! The more I think about it, the sadder and more wronged I feel! Does Grandmother not love Qianqian anymore? Waaaaah!]

The Empress Dowager was alarmed upon hearing this!

I just want to know what Consort Jin thinks of the Emperor's unprecedented reward.

I was just asking!

I have no intention of disliking Consort Jin, nor do I dislike the little princess!

How did you manage to make the little princess angry?

What should we do? What should we do?

How should I appease the little princess?!

If the little princess didn't like me when she was still in Consort Jin's belly, will she hate me even more after she's born?

How can I then enjoy the company of my grandchildren? How can I savor the joys of family life?

I finally have a wonderful little granddaughter who can be heard making her baby noises even when she's still in my belly!

How could the little princess not like me!

Why don't you apologize to Consort Jin?

Apologizing to Consort Jin is the same as apologizing to the little princess, and then the little princess will no longer dislike her grandmother!

However, as the Empress Dowager, wouldn't it be beneath my dignity to apologize to a concubine of such low rank?

[Waaaaah! I suddenly feel like I can't breathe! Am I going to die?!]

[Grandmother, although I may not survive, I still love you, my dearest Grandmother! May we meet again someday.]

Don't!

The Empress Dowager no longer cared about being dignified!

Never mind!

Let the people in the harem say whatever they want!

My little granddaughter is the most important!

The Empress Dowager immediately spoke.

“Consort Jin, I’m not blaming you, but this reward is unprecedented.”

"It's not just me in the harem; other concubines are also gossiping about it. I believe you didn't bewitch the Emperor to receive such a high reward, but as the Empress Dowager, I must give the people in the harem an explanation for this matter."

"I was just asking what you thought. Now that you've made this plan, I'm relieved!"

"A batch of bird's nest arrived today. I'll give it all to you. If you like it, then any future bird's nest tributes should be sent to Chuxiu Palace first."

"I have also prepared a dress for the little princess."

As she spoke, the Empress Dowager picked up the pink dress that had just been sewn yesterday.