Chapter 76 No Emotions, Only Eight Hundred Thoughts

You know, in recent years the emperor has been suppressing women and is very reluctant to let them show up in public. It can be said that the status of women has regressed twenty years.

How could such a person break his own principles and allow a woman to become an official?

Rules cannot be broken easily. Once there is a first one, there will be a second one.

Yun Zheng's face lit up with joy as she asked happily, "Your Majesty, are you going to make me the Deputy Chief of the Imperial Household Department?"

The emperor was stunned. She really dared to think that the chief steward of the Imperial Household Department was of the third rank, and the deputy chief steward was of the fourth rank, both of them were high-ranking officials.

He said tactfully, "I mean, I want you to be my deputy and assist the Minister-General in running the Imperial Household Department."

Yun Zheng sneered in her heart. What kind of assistant is this? It sounds nice to say it's a deputy, but in fact it's just a deputy who doesn't even have a formal official position. He's just a handyman!

She works hard to make money for the emperor, but all the benefits go to others and all the responsibilities are hers.

Isn’t this sick?

Does she look that silly?

Princess Jiangcheng secretly felt sorry for her, as she was going to be exploited by the royal family without any status or position.

Unexpectedly, Yun Zheng just didn't nod, but opened her eyes in shock, as if the emperor was a big liar who was deceiving the little girl.

Even though the emperor was as hard as iron, he felt guilty and was indeed a little confused, but there was nothing he could do. He could not make an exception and let her be a female official.

"Even if you don't hold an official position, you still have the corresponding power. Except for the head of the Internal Affairs Department, everyone else listens to you. The official position is just an empty title."

This kind of talk could be used to fool others, but Yun Zheng was such a smart person that she didn't believe a single word of it.

Everything must have a legitimate reason. If you are not justified and are wronged, you will have no place to cry.

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty, but I am a domineering and willful person. I prefer to be free."

As she refused, she pouted her lips, looking as if she had suffered a great injustice.

The emperor was silent for a moment. It was not easy to deceive him. "I can write another calligraphy for you."

Yun Zheng picked up the snack and took a big bite, as if to vent her anger. "No, I can't walk around with the writing."

She knew it clearly in her mind that if she compromised, she would just let others take advantage of her for free and use her as a tool to make money. No one would say a word in her favor, and she wouldn't get any benefits from it.

Everyone present was shocked. She was the first one who dared to refuse.

But what was even more shocking was that the emperor was not angry at all, and he casually took off the dragon-shaped purple jade pendant from his waist and said, "This is for you."

He finally realized that this girl was the type who would not suffer any loss, not even a little bit.

Let her work for nothing, dream on!

The third prince's eyes widened and his lips moved.

This was the jade pendant that he had begged his father for a long time, but his father was unwilling to give it to him, yet he actually gave it to Yun Zheng.

Ahhhh, father is partial!

Yun Zheng took it generously, looked at it for a few seconds, and finally a smile appeared on her face. This thing could shock most people.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your generosity. I fully deserve it. After all, the money earned from these two auctions is enough to enrich the national treasury. I am proud to contribute to the country."

She has a mouth for talking, she is taking credit for herself!

The emperor's mouth twitched. She was not modest at all. Her character was hard to describe.

However, he witnessed the entire auction process with his own eyes and was deeply aware of Yun Zheng's strength.

Last time it was a no-cost deal, which did not show her true level, but this time it was a real achievement.

He single-handedly filled the national treasury and his private treasury, and it only took him half a month.

With such a talent for business and such a capable young ancestor, it is impossible to deceive him, so we can only coax him.

"This deputy..."

Yun Zheng interrupted directly, "I can't do things that don't make me famous. I can't stand any injustice with my temper. If I accidentally smash my boss's head, who will be responsible?"

emperor:……

Everyone: ...

You know what, this is something she could really do.

This won't do. The emperor is still counting on her to make money for his private treasury. "What do you want?"

Yun Zheng's eyes rolled around. "Let me think about it. I have everything I need. Oh, right, and..."

Before she could finish, the emperor spoke first, "Divorce is not possible. This rule cannot be broken!"

But it would be bad to discourage the meritorious officials. "How about having the Queen mediate and let Jiang Wenzhou live a good life with you? As for Ye, build a family temple for her and let her live there and practice Buddhism with her hair uncut. She's not allowed to leave."

He is mean and cruel enough.

Yun Zheng resisted the urge to roll her eyes. Humph, one day, she would smash these damn rules to pieces.

"No, a forced melon is not sweet. I am proud and arrogant, and I disdain to compete with others for a husband. A wretch like Jiang Wenzhou is not worthy of me."

The emperor thought she was too unruly and if everyone followed her example, there would be chaos.

"No matter what, he is your husband, you must respect him..."

He was not protecting Jiang Wenzhou, but upholding the authority of the Three Bonds and Five Constant Virtues, and also maintaining the hierarchical system of imperial rule.

The ruler is the leader of his subjects, the father is the leader of his sons, and the husband is the leader of his wife.

Yun Zheng interrupted impatiently, "Your Majesty, I'm a very petty person and I hold grudges. If anyone dares to touch me, I'll chop off his hand."

"The Pingxi Marquisate deceived me into marriage, and Jiang Wenzhou humiliated me a hundredfold. He even wanted to kill me and give up my throne to the Ye family. He and I are destined not to coexist peacefully."

The emperor's impression of the Pingxi Marquis's Mansion became even worse, "Women should be more docile."

Yun Zheng sneered. He wanted her to help him make money and be docile and virtuous at the same time. What a dream!

"Your Majesty, if it were you, would you willingly serve as a stepping stone for the Pingxi Marquisate and Jiang Wenzhou? Would you wait until you've been used to your heart's content and then kick them off?"

She tried her best to put on eye drops, completely cutting off Jiang Wenzhou's chance of turning things around.

The emperor was even more petty than her. He immediately put himself in her shoes and his face darkened. "If he dares, chop him up."

Li Wuyang raised the corner of his mouth slightly. The two of them had already exchanged several moves in secret, and the rhythm of the negotiation was gradually controlled by Yun Zheng.

Yun Zheng pursed her lips, rubbed her brows, and sighed softly, "I don't want anything. I'm tired and need to rest for a few years."

The emperor felt a little troubled when he saw her abandoning her responsibilities. Her loyalty was commendable, but she was too willful.

"Don't you want a spot as an Imperial Merchant? I'll give you one."

He gave in, but Yun Zheng already looked down on the imperial merchants. She curled her lips and said, "What's the point of being an imperial merchant? You're just going to get pointed at and scolded for stinking of money."

The emperor was a little annoyed, "Don't be ungrateful."

Yun Zheng was stubborn and sulked with a pout.

The emperor was both angry and helpless. She was honest and willful, but she was a rare business genius who was particularly good at making money. Most importantly, she was loyal. For these reasons, he would not punish her.

The situation came to a standstill and no one dared to speak.

Princess Jiangcheng was secretly worried about Yun Zheng because the king was so moody.

The Minister of Revenue secretly praised Yun Zheng for her skills and her ability to manipulate human nature.

The Third Prince's eyes were extremely complicated. His father was too tolerant of Yun Zheng. If someone else dared to contradict the king, he would have been dragged away and beheaded.

Li Wuyang cleared his throat, breaking the silence and offering a brilliant solution...