34 Decision
◎Parents who love their children will make long-term plans for them◎
Seeing everyone signing up, Rong Qianyu finally felt relieved. She hadn't thought it would go this smoothly. "Yujie, please register the number of people. Only thirty are needed."
She stood on the high platform and bowed deeply. People's trust in her allowed her to gradually grow into an independent woman.
From that moment on, she seemed to have broken free from the shackles of being a Crown Princess. She was now her own person. No longer was she just a jealous wrangler in the inner chambers, no longer was she trying to curry favor with men.
The Great Zhou truly needed her, and she also needed a place like this to display her abilities. "Thank you all for your generosity. We only need thirty people. Please make sure you consider your options carefully. It's best if you are in good health. Once you've made up your mind, you can register with Yujie."
Fu Hua imposed strict requirements on her, demanding obedience, subservience, dependence, and no objections. Xue Ji, on the other hand, wanted her to be herself. He wouldn't restrict her actions or words. He wanted her to live for herself, without having to cling to anyone else.
Yujie called out to the palace maids: "If you want to sign up, come and register with me!"
The palace maids formed a long line on their own, and soon there were thirty people in total.
Even after the drama ended, Cui Rumei was still not satisfied and kept talking about it until she returned to the palace.
After returning to the palace, she had no place to vent her anger. "She really stole the show! How could she be so different since she came back? How could she be so decisive? What about the water seedling method and smallpox vaccination? I'm surprised she came up with it! With just a few words, she fooled them all."
Hua Xue poured her tea and felt a little depressed. She originally wanted to sign up to earn a better future for her father and brother, but was stopped by Cui Rumei.
"The Crown Princess had a flower when she was young. Perhaps there really is a way to break it."
Cui Rumei was furious when she heard her speak for Rong Qianyu. She grabbed her arm and strangled it with all her might, "Bitch, you're speaking for her now too!?"
"I dare not..." She did not dare to scream out loud and tried hard to hold back her sobs.
"Oh, I forgot," Cui Rumei glanced at her impatiently, "You have a brother who is a tribute student this year, and you have a thirteen-year-old sister, who should be betrothed to someone by now."
"Yes..." Hua Xue knelt on the ground and cried silently.
Cui Rumei is a person who is always quick-tempered and aggressive with everyone, wishing to put them to death. She only acts like a little bird to Fu Hua, so only the women in the harem know her temper, but no one can say anything.
Her only support was Fu Hua, but she had offended everyone.
"Take care of yourself. I will naturally help you with these matters. Tomorrow I will talk to His Highness and ask him to give your brother a position. Is it worth risking your life for such a small matter?"
"Yes." Hua Xue was so scared that she didn't dare to say a word.
After scolding the people around her, Cui Rumei finally remembered Liu Chunyan, who was pregnant. It was such a difficult time, and she was still pregnant. If she accidentally lost the baby, it would be really bad. "Now that there is a smallpox epidemic, I don't know how Liu is doing. Being pregnant must be very difficult."
"Liu Cairen is six months pregnant and should be stable now."
She had a big plan in mind. Since she was idle anyway, she might as well find something to do. She fiddled with her rosary beads, a different thought brewing in her mind. "I'm anxious because I want stability. What will I do if I give birth to a son?"
There was something else going on. Cui Rumei gestured to Hua Xue, but Hua Xue pretended not to understand. "You have the Crown Prince's favor, so what are you afraid of? People like Liu rely on their children. You must be different."
This obviously amused Cui Rumei, and it was exactly what she wanted. She suddenly laughed and leaned over to touch Hua Xue's face, "Your mouth isn't completely useless after all."
Rong Qianyu quickly gathered her people. She handled everything herself, and the Emperor and Empress didn't ask any questions, leaving all the power to her. "How many people are there in total?"
"Thirty-five people came." Yuan Qing replied.
"Sift the rest. If it's not used, give each person fifty taels of silver. Don't let them go through all the hard work in vain."
"Yes, your Majesty has thought it through."
She'd been busy all day without a single sip of water, and then had to take care of Fu Hua at night. It was truly exhausting. She slumped in her chair, feeling groggy and ready to fall asleep. "There's no precedent for this in the Great Zhou. I'm just trying my best. I wonder how Pan'er is doing."
"It should be safer outside the palace than inside." Yuan Qing said.
"I hope so." She was worried about Rong Pan, or maybe she was worried about Xue Ji as well. She couldn't figure it out in her heart. It was clearly a relationship of mutual benefit, and she could put anything behind it, but she always thought of him in the dead of night.
Thinking of him is better than thinking of Fu Hua, and it is more natural to get along with him.
"Your Majesty, Concubine Tan is here." Yujie came into the room and announced.
"What is she doing here? It's so late. Isn't it forbidden to go out?"
Yu Xie: "Liang Di said that there are some things she wants to tell you in person, but she's worried that the message might get lost."
"Please come in, Concubine Liang. It's so dangerous right now, why are you here?"
Tan Lu came in a hurry. Although they were in the same palace, they were not very close to each other. "I have a few words to say, but I won't say much. I'll leave after I finish."
Rong Qianyu ordered Yujie to pour her a cup of tea.
"No need, no need. Let me make it short. There are two things in total. First, the epidemic has been serious recently. The palace is now in order, but there are so many things to do right now that you can't handle them all. I want to bring Liu to my room and take care of her together."
Rong Qianyu understood her good intentions, which were also for the sake of the heir. After all, that crazy woman Cui Rumei might not be able to take advantage of the situation to do anything. But if she did, it would be too much trouble. Shu'er was still young and needed her mother, and Liu Cairen was already pregnant. If anything went wrong, it would be difficult to explain.
"Your Majesty, you should also understand this. I'm just afraid someone will take action. We can't afford to have two bodies at this time. After all, those are two innocent lives."
She could say that, which naturally meant she had solved a big problem for herself, so Rong Qianyu stopped being polite with her. "Thank you for your concern, then. What about the second thing?"
"It's Shu'er. I'm her mother, but I also have selfish motives. For her future, I have to make more plans. Even if it's risky, I have to try. I want Shu'er to try the seedlings."
"How can this be possible? Shu'er is so young, she can't speak clearly, and she's not in good health. If this goes wrong, someone could die. No way!"
"I want to ask for the Crown Princess's hand in my capacity as the Crown Prince's concubine. I know this is a very dangerous time, but who would be more comfortable than the other when we face this national crisis together? Since this is the case, it is only natural for me to be filial to her father and loyal to the Crown Prince. Her father can still remember the favor of saving her life. Even if I am neglected in the future, there will be people who will protect her, so I won't be so worried."
"Parents who love their children will make long-term plans for them. I understand your plan, but this matter is ultimately dangerous, and I really can't make the decision."
"Then report this to His Majesty and the Empress. I believe they will agree. This will also serve as a role model for the people of the world."
"Then you can go back first. I understand and will report to you in a few days. You have worked hard and you have to take care of Liu. You must keep them and their child safe."
"Hey, why isn't Pan'er around?"
"Pan'er has gone out of the palace to do some work, and now she can't come back, so I can only let this girl serve me."
"Pan'er is your confidant and dowry maid. You must feel uncomfortable if you change her."
"There's no such thing as being uncomfortable. Yujie is also very considerate. It's just that Pan'er and I have been friends since we were little, so we have a deeper relationship. I treat her more like family."
"From childhood to adulthood, there are always those who look as fresh as new. Cui Cairen's personal maid has been scolded by her master again. Some people, even if they have known each other since childhood, will still be beaten and scolded. It's a pity that the girl's family is not well off, so there is nothing we can do."
"You never know what's going on."
"Then I'll go back first. My queen, please don't worry too much. Even if you won't get it again, you still have to be careful."
"Yujie, please wait outside. I'm a little tired and want to sleep for a while. I don't know how Pan'er is doing outside the palace."
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. Sister Pan'er will be fine. She can still be controlled outside the palace. She's not seriously injured."
"I hope so."
Rong Qianyu was still worried about Rong Pan. Outside the palace, she had good food and drink and gained several pounds. In addition to changing dishes every day, she also had all kinds of snacks. She said she came to help Xue Ji, but in fact, the Xue family was just supporting her.
"It's time for dinner, it's time for dinner, Sister Pan'er, it's time for dinner." Naturally, the rules outside the palace were not as numerous as those inside, and people were more casual. Another table of dishes was prepared today, and Qingyun happily brought the food. "Today we have your favorite water chestnut cakes, and I specially picked two, both for you."
Xue Ji said solemnly, "Who is your master? Why is he so attentive?"
Ever since Rong Pan came, Qing Yun had no longer thought of this master in his heart. His whole heart was almost devoted to his sister. "Sister Pan'er is a girl, she should be taken care of more."
While dining at the same table, Xue Ji watched the two of them being so affectionate, feeling extremely uncomfortable. "It's spring now, why don't you wait until the epidemic is over and take this little girl out for a spring outing? The crabapples and cherry blossoms are in full bloom in March, so how about a boat trip or some fishing?"
Qingyun didn't understand the hidden meaning in these words at all. He clapped his hands and said, "Your Excellency, you said it very well!"
"What the hell, just be quiet, or you'll end up dying."
"Sister Pan'er, you eat too." He picked up another piece of meat and put it in Rong Pan's bowl.
“Thank you Qingyun!”
Xue Ji looked at the two of them eating happily and couldn't help but imitate Rong Pan's behavior and teased: "Thank you Qingyun, you eat, you eat..."
After these words were spoken, the two who were enjoying their meal turned to look at Xue Ji. This man has always been serious and stern, so why did he go crazy today?
Xue Ji felt hot under their naked gazes and immediately changed the subject: "Eat quickly so we can deliver food door to door. I really don't understand why the East Factory has to work with the Jinyiwei. Your queen is always like this, arranging everything perfectly and leaving me with a mess to clean up. She even boasts about me, as if I can't do it without her."
"Sir, you are the confidant of His Highness and His Majesty." Qingyun got the advantage and acted like a good boy. Now he is becoming more and more unruly when talking to his master.
These words were very piercing to the ears. Confidant, the prince must be unaware that his confidant and his wife were involved. "You're not going to say that those who are capable should do more work, are you? Can't I just sleep at home, make perfume, tend flowers and grow plants? Why do I have to work here? Am I the only one in the capital who is capable and works more?"
At the time, he was full of complaints. He was someone who never wanted to meddle in other people's affairs, and he kept his distance from other matters. If it weren't for Rong Qianyu's full responsibility, he wouldn't have taken on this mess, and he couldn't have. But if it was for Rong Qianyu, then it was worth doing. If it was for others, then their life or death was none of his business.
The two of them fell silent after hearing this.
Xue Ji looked at the two people gloating over their misfortune and felt angry. He was exhausted and busy running around, but the two of them were so comfortable here. "Don't eat, don't eat."
After driving the two away, they finally had some peace. Fortunately, Qingyun was a eunuch and had the desire but not the courage to do so. If he were a normal man, I wonder how he would have shown his courtesy and courtesy.
"My lord, I have made you some pear soup to cool you down. You have been really tired today, please rest early."
"Where is Rong Pan?" He kept speaking in a sarcastic tone while drinking in the auditorium.
"She's already asleep."
"What are your plans?" Xue Ji asked.
"I...I don't have any plans."
"That girl, you don't like her, do you?"
Qingyun stubbornly muttered, "My Lord, you still harbor evil intentions, don't you?"
Xue Ji immediately became anxious upon hearing this. This brat was truly daring now, even daring to deceive him. "I'm talking to you, why are you dragging me into this?! If you're really interested, I'll go and ask for marriage on your behalf. Don't try to judge me based on a few idioms. You're just a mean person."
"Still... wait a minute. I don't want to embarrass her. I'll take my leave now. My Lord, please remember to drink your pear soup."
"Afraid she'll be embarrassed?"
Alone, the inferiority complex that had been hidden in my heart for so long surfaced again. Who wouldn't be afraid? Sometimes I thought how charming I was when I saw the green mountains, and I thought the green mountains saw me the same way. But then I felt it was wrong. I didn't know where the love came from, but it was deep and lasting. A beautiful lady is a gentleman's dream.
If I were not in this position, would it be easier? I could clearly mark the price and exchange it with her for bargaining chips. Even if I had to press her down and hurt her, it would still be useful. But now this is nothing.
"Xue Ji, are you a gentleman? What kind of person are you? You are a eunuch. Even humans are dirty. Even if you touch the moon, it will become dirty. After all, the moon has to hang in the sky."
When will I see Xu Xi again, to comfort my wandering mind? I wish to be worthy of your words, to walk hand in hand with you. Unable to fly, I have been driven to ruin. A pillow of peace, a mirage of empty flowers.
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