The Queen gently stroked Xia Zhengqi's back and said, "Your Majesty, calm down. Don't let your anger damage your health."
Xia Zhengqi still couldn't hide his anger, and said sternly: "I will send a team of imperial guards to arrest the troublemakers. Let's see if they dare to make trouble again!"
"I will issue another decree to demote Censor Huang!" Xia Zhengqi said gritting his teeth, and as he spoke, he couldn't help but hit his thigh with his fist.
"Dad is so angry I'm beside myself. If we really do this, it won't be of any use to the Feng family, the instigators, and it will give them a handle."
Xia Miaoyuan stretched out his little hand and grabbed Xia Zhengqi's beard: "Daddy, don't!"
[Oh, how annoying! I can't just remind Father directly!]
【Aaaaaaaah! When will I be able to speak long sentences?】
[The growth process of human cubs is really slow! ]
Xia Zhengqi was still angry just now, but when he heard his daughter's voice and learned that this little girl was still worrying about these government affairs, he immediately felt warm in his heart.
"Miao'er, do you want your father not to be angry?" Xia Zhengqi suppressed his laughter and pretended that he didn't hear anything in your heart.
Xia Miaoyuan curled her lips and shook her head: "No..."
[Oh, forget it. I can't put it into words. Besides, it seems strange for a little kid like this to give the emperor advice on government affairs.]
After hearing her daughter's thoughts, the queen also expressed her deep agreement.
She turned her eyes and said, "Your Majesty, please don't act on impulse. Let's calm down and discuss this."
The best way is to confront them with facts. This will not only leave them speechless, but also silence the gossips.
The queen's eyes lit up: "Why not leave this matter to me?"
"I will personally go to the Textile Bureau and let everyone see Baili Ning's strength with their own eyes."
Xia Zhengqi nodded approvingly: "Ruoyu, this is a good idea."
"Oh, that Censor Huang also recommended Jia Yi from the Capital Textile Bureau to replace Baili Ning. So why not just let Jia Yi and Baili Ning compete on the spot?"
[Great, great! This is a great idea! Let them admit defeat with conviction.]
Xia Miaoyuan clapped her hands excitedly: "Daddy is great, Mommy is great!"
The Queen smiled brightly upon hearing this: "I have confidence in Sister Ning! I will go to the Textile Bureau right away."
"I'll go with you." Xia Zhengqi said with a smile.
Soon, Xia Zhengqi and the queen took their daughter and rushed to the Textile Bureau in a carriage.
When they arrived at the door of the Textile Bureau, the rioting crowd had not yet dispersed. They were still holding big-character posters and shouting slogans such as "Hens crow at dawn" and "Yin and Yang are reversed" at the door.
Seeing how serious the commotion was, many people stopped and watched the excitement, talking about it as they watched.
A middle-aged man said, "In my opinion, women should stay at home and behave themselves. The teacher is right."
An old lady pointed her finger and said, "That's right. A good young lady should stay at home and find a husband of your dreams to marry."
An old man with a goatee exclaimed in astonishment, "I heard that Miss Baili is still unmarried at the age of 20 just to learn how to use the jacquard loom. What a sin!"
A middle-aged woman said, "The Queen is the same. Not only did she not persuade her to follow the right path, she even led her into mischief."
Although Xia Zhengqi and the Queen were riding in a carriage, they still heard the harsh discussions and couldn't help frowning.
[These people are so foolish that they were so easily brainwashed by those pedantic teachers.]
Since women have the ability, why can't they go out and make a career? Being trapped in a small space for a lifetime is a huge regret!
Xia Zhengqi and the Queen were both shocked when they heard their daughter's words.
I didn’t expect that Xia Miaoyuan, at such a young age, could actually say such words. She is indeed a fairy descending to earth!
The realm of thought of this divine being is different from that of ordinary people.
"The Emperor has arrived! The Empress has arrived!" Debao's sharp and loud voice rang out.
The onlookers and the rioters were startled and made way for them. They knelt and saluted, shouting "Long live the emperor!"
After the crowd finished their greetings, an old man with a white beard stepped forward, bowed to Xia Zhengqi, and said calmly, "We have come to the Textile Bureau today to implore you to replace the director. Even if the emperor comes in person, we will not back down."
"Oh my god, this old man is really stubborn. I'm starting to feel sorry for Daddy."
This old man with a white beard was one of the most respected scholars in the capital, his surname was Qin. He was the leader of this riot.
Xia Zhengqi's expression was surprisingly calm. He didn't argue with the old man. He just said gently, "Master Qin, you misunderstood. I didn't come here today to drive you away and settle the incident."
The old man with white beard immediately opened his eyes wide with a look of surprise.
The other teachers and scholars also showed incredible expressions.
Xia Zhengqi stood in front of the Textile Bureau, facing everyone, and said loudly: "At the court this morning, Censor Huang also wrote a letter requesting that Miss Baili from the Textile Bureau be replaced by a man."
"But I personally arranged Miss Baili's official position. If I were to dismiss her directly, wouldn't that be extremely detrimental to the dignity of a ruler?"
"I think, since everyone's voice is so high, let's come up with a compromise."
When those who were causing trouble heard what Xia Zhengqi said, they all looked at him curiously, waiting for him to come up with a solution.
"May I ask your Majesty, what is your compromise?" Master Qin asked impatiently.
"Since you say that men are more suitable, why don't we just let Jia Yi, recommended by Censor Huang, and Miss Baili have a competition. Let's see who is more capable."
"That's a good idea!"
As soon as Xia Zhengqi finished speaking, many people in the crowd shouted.
The Queen stood beside Xia Zhengqi and said loudly, "Let Jia Yi and Miss Baili compete. If Miss Baili loses, I will leave the Textile Bureau with her. I would rather the Emperor appoint a more suitable candidate."
Seeing the Queen say this, the crowd was actually surprised.
Immediately, Xia Zhengqi asked someone to find Jia Yi.
Jia Yi was the director of the Capital Weaving Bureau and had been in this position for many years.
"Then how will this competition be conducted? And how will it be judged?" Master Qin asked with a cunning look, obviously worried that Xia Zhengqi was intentionally favoring Baili Ning.
"I have an idea. Since the newly established Textile Bureau is specifically for building and promoting new jacquard machines, why not have a competition to build jacquard machines on the spot?" The Queen looked at Xia Zhengqi and said.
Xia Zhengqi glanced at the Queen approvingly and said, "Your Majesty is absolutely right. Since you advocate letting Lord Jia take charge of the Textile Bureau, he must be able to build a jacquard machine."
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