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Chapter 873 Asking for help

Princess Li couldn't help but take another big bite.

She often goes to Yunxiu Palace. In addition to playing cards here, she also likes to eat the food there.

I don’t know where the imperial concubine got the chef from, but he can often come up with ways of eating that others can’t think of. The various novel snacks are really mouth-watering and you want to eat more after trying them.

However, Concubine Yao was absent-minded.

She was still feeling frustrated that she couldn't make money by writing.

Xiao Xixi finished the ice cream in her bowl in one breath, then picked up the milk tea, took a big sip, and let out a contented sigh.

Milk tea with ice cream, so refreshing!

She put down her milk tea and continued the previous topic.

"Although gossip articles are not suitable for printing into books, they can be made into journals or newspapers."

Without Yao Jieyu's further questioning, Xiao Xixi took the initiative to explain the concepts of journals and newspapers.

Yao Jieyu was very moved after hearing this.

Even Concubine Li, who was concentrating on eating, became interested.

Xiao Xixi said, "If it can really be made into a journal or newspaper, Concubine Li's story can also be serialized there, with one story per issue, which can make a small amount of money."

In this age without the Internet, staying in the harem all day long would get boring after a while.

If there were newspapers or periodicals available, she could get the latest news even if she stayed at home. It would be wonderful just to think about it.

Princess Li was short of money right now, and when she heard that there was money to be made from serializing, she immediately said so.

“Then let’s do it!”

Xiao Xixi: "Don't worry, you have to talk to the Queen of England about this first. After all, the printing and distribution depends on the King of England, and whether it can be accomplished in the end depends on him. Even if he is willing to do this, you two alone can't support a newspaper. Other authors must join in."

Concubine Li: "There are so many people in our harem, there should be someone among them willing to join."

Yao Jieyu nodded vigorously to show her agreement.

Xiao Xixi: "But they may not be able to keep the secret. Don't forget your identities. If people knew that you were making money by writing articles, it would definitely affect your reputation."

Concubine Li and Concubine Yao immediately wilted.

They are not as lucky as the imperial concubine, who can be protected by the emperor.

If their reputation is ruined, their parents and family members will also be criticized, and in serious cases it may even affect their father's career.

Reputation is very important to them and their families.

Xiao Xixi said slowly while drinking milk tea.

"Don't be too anxious about this. It's useless to be anxious anyway. Just do what you need to do. Think about how to write the manuscript when you have nothing to do. I will communicate with the King of England and notify you if there is any result."

Concubine Li and Concubine Yao cheered up again and left Yunxiu Palace full of expectations.

Luo Qinghan came to Yunxiu Palace in the evening.

Xiao Xixi mentioned to him the idea of ​​starting a newspaper.

Luo Qinghan said calmly: "Newspapers like this must be supervised by people from the imperial court to prevent inappropriate content from appearing in the newspapers."

Xiao Xixi: "So, you also support the establishment of a newspaper?"

Luo Qinghan hugged her and said slowly: "Let's give it a try. If it succeeds, it may help the court to implement new policies."

Xiao Xixi blinked her eyes: "Since you have agreed, I should be able to leave the palace and look for the King of England tomorrow, right?"

In the past, she would go directly to the Princess of England for such matters, but the Princess of England was pregnant and it was inconvenient for her to go out, so she had to go to the King of England. As a foreign official, the King of England could not enter and leave the harem at will, so she had to go out of the palace to find him.

Luo Qinghan frowned, looking reluctant.

Xiao Xixi knew what he was hesitating about, and promised: "Don't worry, I've calculated it, tomorrow is an auspicious day to go out, there will be no danger!"

Luo Qinghan wanted to go with her, but he had things to do tomorrow and couldn't leave the palace.

He said in a deep voice: "Bring more people and pay attention to safety."

Xiao Xixi immediately smiled with her eyes curved and responded loudly.

"no problem!"

Seeing her so happy, Luo Qinghan felt a little unhappy.

He asked expressionlessly, "Do you really want to see another man?"

Xiao Xixi reacted very quickly and denied it immediately: "Who said that? The King of England is not a man in my eyes!"

Luo Qinghan: “…”

He was actually jealous of Xixi and the King of England. He must have lost his mind.

Xiao Xixi came over and hugged him, speaking softly and coquettishly.

"Although I will meet many people and make friends with others, my heart only belongs to you."

Luo Qinghan thought, here she goes again, this woman starts saying sweet words again.

The annoying thing was that even though he knew she was trying to coax him, he couldn't help but curl up the corners of his mouth.

After washing up, they went to bed to rest.

Xiao Xixi closed one eye and said to Luo Qinghan.

"Say goodnight to me now."

Luo Qinghan lowered his head and kissed her on the forehead: "Good night."

Xiao Xixi replied with "good night", then closed her other eye contentedly and fell into a happy dream.

The next day.

Xiao Xixi changed into civilian clothes, left the palace in a carriage and headed for the King of England's Palace.

Recently, Bu Shengyan has been staying at home to take care of her pregnancy.

She is now more than three months pregnant and her belly is slightly bulging, but it is not noticeable because she is wearing a chest-length skirt with a very loose hem.

She bowed to the imperial concubine.

Luo Yechen curled his lips, bowed to the imperial concubine, and spoke in a sarcastic tone.

"How come the Imperial Concubine has time to visit the Prince of England's palace today?"

Xiao Xixi simply ignored him and spoke to Princess Ying.

"I haven't seen you for a long time, so I came to see you. I also brought you some supplements from the palace, which are all helpful for pregnant women."

The accompanying Yulin Guards immediately came forward holding two large brocade boxes.

Bu Shengyan thanked him with a smile and asked the maid beside her to take the brocade box.

Xiao Xixi pulled Bu Shengyan to sit down, and she asked Bu Shengyan about her physical condition after pregnancy.

Bu Shengyan answered them one by one.

The two had a very pleasant conversation.

Luo Yechen was completely ignored.

He was very unwilling and slammed the table with all his might: "Look at me, a living person!"

Xiao Xixi and Bu Shengyan finally decided to give him a look.

Xiao Xixi: "I just happen to have something to discuss with the King of England."

Luo Yechen asked vigilantly: "What's the matter?"

Xiao Xixi: "It's not a big deal, I just want you to start a newspaper."

She introduced the characteristics and regulations of newspapers.

After listening to this, Luo Yechen didn't think there was anything good about newspapers. He had so many businesses under his name anyway, and he could make a fortune just by sitting there all day. He didn't care about the meager profits from newspapers at all.

He leaned back, raised his chin, and smiled smugly.

"I understand. You came here specifically to ask me for help."

If you ask someone to do something for you, you must have the right attitude.

He began to think about how to take advantage of the opportunity to teach the imperial concubine a lesson, to let her taste his power and see if she would dare to tease him again in the future.

(End of this chapter)