Chapter 269 Is there anyone else who wants to propose marriage?

The emperor has considered this.

But the emperor's idea is different from that of the prince. He not only wants Zhu Xuntao to be an official in the court, but he also particularly hopes that Zhu Xuntao is a man, not a woman.

Based on Zhu Xuntao's ability, the emperor has been able to avoid seeing Zhu Xuntao's face.

Therefore, what the prince does not know is that every time the emperor is bothered by spring plowing,

he can't help but say in his mouth and heart: Why is Zhu Xuntao not a man?

If Zhu Xuntao is a man, he does not need Zhu Xuntao to take the imperial examination, and is willing to promote Zhu Xuntao to the court as an official and entrust him with important tasks.

But Zhu Xuntao is not!

Even if the emperor talks a lot, he can't change Zhu Xuntao's female body.

That's right, the emperor never mentioned his thoughts to anyone.

The emperor didn't expect that the prince would have similar ideas as him.

Zhu Xuntao can serve as an official in the court, but not as a woman, it's not appropriate.

After being mentioned by the prince, the emperor even considered that if there were fewer people who knew Zhu Xuntao,

he would dare to let Zhu Xuntao dress up as a man and serve as an official in the court.

But...

Zhu Xuntao is a woman, who in the capital doesn't know it?

So, it's not allowed.

"So what if there is no such example? Before Zhu Xuntao, did the Yong Dynasty have glass? Did it have its own colored glaze?"

"Father, are you willing to set this precedent for Zhu Xuntao?"

"You can't always say that Zhu Xuntao, a woman without an official status, has done more than officials."

"We shouldn't treat meritorious officials well, and we shouldn't bully a little woman like this."

Before, when the prince pointed to Zhu Xuntao for everything, he didn't have any thoughts.

But now that he is facing the emperor who is similar to himself at that time, the prince's position has changed, and his thoughts have changed accordingly.

If they want to use Zhu Xuntao so much, they should give Zhu Xuntao everything that was given to her.

There is no reason in this world to let the horse run without giving it grass to eat.

If they continue to exploit Zhuxuntao like this, one day he will go on strike.

Zhuxuntao really doesn't want to work anymore, and they don't even have an excuse to ask him for anything.

The emperor's face darkened: "Okay, don't mention this matter again."

"Otherwise, if your rebellious words are heard by others, even I can't protect you."

"Prince, you are the heir to a country, you should know what to do and what not to do."

"As a citizen of the Great Yong Dynasty, it is also her duty to contribute to the court."

"In addition to serving as an official in the court, I will certainly include Zhu Xuntao in other rewards."

"If she can really solve the problem of spring plowing, I promise you that I will give her a first-class imperial edict, and there is no need to say more about the rest."

The emperor would never allow Zhu Xuntao to serve as an official in the court as a woman.

Fortunately, the emperor is not a black-hearted boss who only wants Zhu Xuntao to work and not give her any benefits.

Apart from an official position, he was willing to give Zhu Xuntao whatever she wanted.

"Yes, father."

The prince did not insist, because he knew that it was useless for him to insist, and the emperor would not agree.

Perhaps stimulated by the topic of Zhu Xuntao entering the court as an official, the emperor no longer asked the prince about spring plowing,

what specific arrangements Zhu Xuntao had made, and how much the prince knew.

After chatting casually for a few more sentences, the emperor sent the prince away and asked the prince to keep a closer eye on Zhu Xuntao.

Spring plowing cannot be delayed, so Zhu Xuntao's preparations cannot be delayed.

After leaving the emperor's study, the prince became particularly silent.

Some things are better not to be mentioned.

Once the mouth is opened, it is like tearing a small hole, and it is out of control.

"Yan'er, what are you worried about recently?"

In the Zhu Mansion, Madam Sun saw Zhu Yingyan's sad face and asked.

Hearing what Madam Sun said, Zhu Yingyan and Li Ma'am reacted at the same time.

Li Ma'am's eyes flashed, and she served beside Madam Sun without saying much.

Since Li Ma'am recovered from her husband's illness, she has been silent for a long time.

In the past, Li Ma'am often advised Madam Sun to make friends with Zhu Xuntao and not to go against Zhu Dingxing all the time. What

Madam Sun didn't care about was that these unpleasant advices

disappeared from her ears at some point.

When Zhu Yingyan saw Madam Sun, she was not only unhappy, but also very irritable.

Finally, she did not forget how good Madam Sun was to her, and she was her own mother, so Zhu Yingyan suppressed her temper with great effort:

"Mom, don't I have enough things to worry about?"

"You and I know how our reputations are outside now."

"Last time you called Zhu Xuntao, you got nothing in the end, and got yourself into trouble. How can I not be worried?"

"The threshold of the glass shop is almost flattened, but the gate of our Zhu Mansion is deserted."

"I'm not worried, aren't you worried, mother?"

Zhu Yingyan knew that because of the glass fire, not only the threshold of the glass shop was almost flattened,

but the gate of the Yongjing Marquis's Mansion was almost broken by people.

Zhu Yingyan knew very well who was responsible for all this. Until now, Zhu Yingyan has been wondering whether it was herself or Zhu Xuntao who got

the great opportunity given by God and had the chance to live a new life. Why did Zhu Xuntao have so many things, but he made so much money with just a piece of glass? What about her?

Even though she knew about the snowstorm and tried to stock up on food

, her rice shop has not opened to this day. She

has invested a lot of money, but has not made any money.

Recently, housekeeper Wang has been asking when her shop will open.

Really...

why are you in such a hurry!

When everyone in the world knows that this year's spring ploughing will not be successful,

then it will be the auspicious time for Zhufu Rice Shop to open.

Therefore, Zhu Yingyan has too many things to worry about, and her frown never relaxes.

Especially last time, she asked her mother to take over the glass business from Zhu Xuntao, but

in the end, she didn't get to eat the meat and got herself into trouble.

Zhu Yingyan has no good feeling because of all these things.

Whenever the glass business is mentioned, Madam Sun feels guilty, because she really didn’t do it well:

“I didn’t expect that Madam Ji would come to see me on that day.”

“Madam Ji and I don’t usually interact, and it’s not the first time I’ve been sick.”

“How could I have thought that Madam Ji would not only come that day, but also see me…” The scene where I embarrassed Zhu Xuntao…

“I didn’t expect it, mother, can you tell me what you expected?”

Zhu Yingyan slammed the table:

“Because of your words ‘I didn’t expect it’, now, which good family in the capital is willing to marry me and discuss marriage with me.”