Meng Pingting should be.

Huan Yue then admonished, "I don't expect you to treat His Highness the same as me. But since you're in the Eastern Palace, you should know your place. Don't meddle in some things, and don't do others."

Meng Pingting responded.

Huan Yue summoned Gong Zhaoxun.

An imperial envoy came to deliver an imperial decree: "The wife of the Earl of Fumin is to be granted the title of Lady Anle, and the bestowal of honors shall be overseen by the Qing'e Palace."

Huan Yue's eyes widened.

Princess Yongqing was amused. This guy actually started talking about her secret stash of money.

Huan Yue might feel sorry for her a little, once or twice is fine, but she can't afford to reward her more than that.

Meng Pingting and Gong Zhaoxun were both on the sidelines, deeply moved.

A group of people are talking about birthdays, and this is how a saint reacts.

Lady Bo followed the Earl of Fumin, while Lady Anle was ranked third rank, not higher, but she was her own. She was the true birth mother of the Crown Princess.

The word "安乐" (ānlè) means peace and joy, how wonderful!

Who doesn't wish for a peaceful and happy life? So, if a sage is willing to elevate her, what does it matter if she's just a village woman?

Huan Yue instructed the eunuch: "Reward him with three hundred taels of gold. Repair all the houses in Baishi Village so they won't collapse in rain or snow. Also, find a suitable place at the village entrance and build a two-story house."

The eunuch wondered, was this a reward for Lady Anle, or an order for her to do chores?

Huan Yue's plan was crystal clear: "When poor, cultivate your own virtue; when successful, benefit all under heaven. How I wish I had thousands of mansions to shelter all the poor and make them smile! Let's not think about the world for now. Next time someone comes to Baishi Village asking for water, it will be much more convenient. The houses will be bigger, and when there is famine, the village will distribute porridge there to those begging for food. Even beggars will have a roof over their heads. Most beggars are desperate. If some are lazy, as long as they don't steal chickens or dogs in the village, let them be. If they are not lazy, we can also get them to work."

The eldest princess thought to herself, "This arrangement is quite meticulous."

What do "begging for water" and "stealing chickens and dogs" mean?

Princess Yongmu thought to herself, "They're begging for water and food."

But what he said is also correct.

If the Pei family ever becomes beggars, they'll be grateful to have a place in Baishi Village.