When he first came to Xiliang, he was a low-level exiled prisoner without even the most basic personal freedom, and his future was bleak.
But now, now that I have achieved fame, held a high position and enjoyed a lot of support, I have to say that the circumstances of life are unpredictable.
Mu Wanqing sat in the carriage she had come in, drinking the best tea and eating exquisite snacks, and couldn't help but feel emotional.
Mu Ziang, who was sitting opposite her, looked up at her and said, "Sister, what are you thinking about?"
Mu Wanqing glanced at the blueprint on the table and said, "I'm wondering what Fufeng City has become like. I'm looking forward to it."
She had previously drawn a blueprint based on the characteristics of Fufeng City, and how it was built was entirely based on her preferences.
Mu Ziang was going to take over Fufeng City. He patted his chest and promised, "Don't worry, I will build Fufeng City as our home, and I will guard this place firmly."
To put it bluntly, Xiliang is the Du family's territory. The Du family has been operating it for hundreds of years and its position is unbreakable.
Fufeng City is the foundation of the Mu family, so it must be firmly controlled by the Mu family.
With Fufeng City, the Mu family can attack or defend.
He knew the importance of Fufeng City, so he didn't force himself to stay with his sister.
Mu Wanqing had high hopes for him. "Mr. Qian is very capable. He should have laid a good foundation. I will leave most of the money to you. Once a few workshops are built, prosperity will naturally follow."
She planned to build a wool workshop, a cotton clothing workshop, and a branch of an alcohol workshop in Fufeng City. Mu Ziang understood all of this.
Fufeng City also has a salt water lake, which alone is enough to support its prosperity.
"I've already told Guo Er to come and help you. Ask him for advice on business matters."
She has arranged everything, and Mu Ziang just needs to perform well.
Mu Ziang was worried about his sister, "Take Guo Er to the capital. You don't have to leave too much money for me. Bring more money with you when you go out."
Mu Wanqing waved her hand, "No need, I am an expert at making money, isn't it easy to make money?"
What he said made a lot of sense, and Mu Ziang couldn't refute it.
"By the way, big brother, why didn't you bring big sister-in-law with you when you went to the capital this time? I don't know how long it will take."
They all didn't know about Mu Wanqing's arrangements for her eldest brother, mainly because she didn't want to put too much pressure on Mu Zicheng.
Mu Zicheng picked up the teapot and filled the two empty teacups with water, his face full of joy, "She is pregnant. In eight months, you will have little nephews and nieces."
It was discovered just before departure and was not made public within three months.
The good news came too suddenly, and Mu Wanqing and his sister were very surprised, but then they smiled happily.
"Congratulations, brother." Mu Wanqing raised the corners of her mouth slightly. Her parents must be very happy.
Mu Zicheng was very happy. The Mu family was finally going to have a third generation. "Brother, you finally got what you wanted. Congratulations. I can't wait any longer."
Mu Ziang smiled and said, "You should think more about your lifelong affairs. Your parents are worried."
"What's the rush? Just let it go." Mu Zicheng was not in a hurry at all, "A man should put his career first."
Mu Zicheng rolled his eyes, what a brat.
"Sister, come and eat more. You have worked hard along the way."
The younger brother can be scolded, but the younger sister can only be pampered.
Although on the road, Mu Wanqing was not idle. Wherever she went, she collected the court reports and gathered everyone to study them, from which she gained a glimpse of a lot of information in the court.
They also provided emergency assistance to the students who were going to Beijing to take the imperial examinations. The head of the Fang family was responsible for the Four Books and Five Classics, while Mu Wanqing was responsible for policy essays and current affairs.
She has a sensitivity to current affairs that ordinary people do not have, and can talk about everything in a coherent manner.
For example, the three famous policy essays are On the Qin Dynasty, On Feudalism, and On the Six Kingdoms. Note (1)
For example, he had profound insights and lofty arguments in the fields of salt and iron, civil affairs, military affairs, education, justice, finance, and river management.
She is standing on the shoulders of her predecessors, having gathered the achievements of thousands of years, and has experience in managing urban affairs. Her insights and vision are far superior to those of her predecessors.
Therefore, the students were fascinated, their horizons were broadened, they benefited a lot and were extremely excited after listening to the speech.
The head of the Fang family, who returned to the capital with them, was also greatly shocked, and some of the questions were suddenly clarified.
She is worthy of being the Princess of Qingping County, a genius with extraordinary talent.
Not only that, she also returned to her old business, buying and selling specialties from various places. Her buying and selling had a keen eye, and money flowed in continuously.
By the time she arrived in the capital, she had already earned one million taels of silver, but there was nothing she could do as she had thousands of Qingping soldiers to support.
The old people all knew that she could earn money, but the new people were shocked at first, but then became numb.
Well, I'm numb to too much money.
The towering city gate of the capital came into view and everyone cheered.
Mu Wanqing lifted the curtain and took a look, her eyebrows slightly raised. She is back.
She is looking at the scenery, but in the eyes of others it is also a beautiful scenery.
As the group hurriedly passed by the convoy, a young man in brocade clothes accidentally saw her and couldn't help but stare at her.
It is extremely beautiful, and exudes a rare heroic spirit. It can be salty, sweet, and cool.
Whose daughter is this?
Mu Wanqing noticed it keenly, raised her eyes and looked over, making eye contact.
Facing the man's astonished gaze, she did not blush shyly, but nodded gracefully, then casually looked away.
Don't be surprised by honor or disgrace, and take the ups and downs of life indifferently.
The young man became more and more interested, and called his servant to order, "Go and find out which family this daughter is from. I want to know all her detailed information."
He wanted to marry a stunningly beautiful woman, and he finally found one.
Mu Wanqing had no idea that he was thinking so much. Before he even entered the city gate, someone came out to greet him.
"Greetings to the county lady, may the county lady be blessed."
Mu Wanqing recognized him as Du Shaoxuan's personal guard at a glance, "Little Lu, get up."
Little Lu Zi said happily, "My master has been guarding here every day these days. Unfortunately, the emperor called me into the palace today and asked me to wait at the city gate. You finally came to the capital."
Mu Wanqing looked at the road conditions around her and said, "Lead the way first, don't get stuck at the intersection."
"yes."
Xiao Luzi brought the group to the Qingping County Lord's Mansion. The Qingping County Lord's Mansion was in the inner city, but a bit far from the imperial palace and occupied half a street.
The front door was wide open, and several servants knelt to greet them.
Mu Wanqing got off the carriage and looked up at the plaque. The five big characters "Qingping County Mansion" were shining in gold.
"This is the handwriting of the late emperor." Xiao Luzi on the side introduced softly.
Mu Wanqing stared at it for a few seconds before walking in.
The county lady's mansion is a large house with five entrances. The first entrance is the front yard, which is used to receive guests. After entering the second gate is the inner yard.
There are four courtyards, the largest of which is the main courtyard, which is magnificent and has a splendid garden. At the moment, the plaque is hanging empty, waiting for the owner to name it.
Mu Wanqing walked around the courtyard and said, "It's called Chenxi Courtyard."
The morning light and the evening clarity are quite corresponding.
She allocated Yongchun Garden to the Fang family head and his son to live in. The Fang family head came back this time to get reinstated, and Mu Wanqing planned to help him. This was her help.
Xizi Hall was allocated to Mu Ziang and the children of the Mu family to live in. Chaoxia Pavilion was reserved as a guest house for those Xiliang students to live in, and it was crowded.
The group of people who came back with her lived in the front yard, and the Qingping Army was housed in the back room, but it was still not enough to accommodate them.
She came back with more than 2,000 people, and there was really no room for them.
She simply booked a few inns and arranged for a group of people to stay there.
She had just made her arrangements and taken a hot bath when someone from the palace came to announce the decree, asking her to come to the palace to see the emperor.
The maids were very nervous and quickly took out the luggage they had brought.
The clothes are scattered everywhere and I don’t know which one to choose.
"County Lady, which set of clothes do you think is suitable?"
Mu Wanqing glanced casually and pointed at a sky blue robe, "Let's take this one."
It looks a bit like a Hu costume, but it is not men's clothing. It is simple and neat yet elegant. It was specially designed by Mu Wanqing.
She had her hair braided into a high ponytail, tied with a jade crown, decorated with a few pearl flowers, and picked out a snow-white jade pendant to hang around her waist.
She looked at herself in the mirror and nodded with satisfaction, "Okay, that's it."
The maid was stunned for a moment, "Don't you want to put on makeup?"
Mu Wanqing usually doesn't wear makeup, but she is going to the palace to meet the emperor.
If you don't wear heavy makeup, wouldn't it seem undignified and disrespectful to the heavenly family?
"No need." Mu Wanqing's new positioning of herself is not to hide her gender, but not to deliberately modify it, and to face it openly.
Of course, special occasions are treated differently.
Mu Wanqing only brought two female guards into the palace. The palace was very large, so they had to walk all the way.
She looked around curiously. How was this different from the Forbidden City in her memory?
How should I put it? More lively and more popular.
Yes, no one lives in the Forbidden City.
When the eunuch saw her looking around curiously, he felt a little disdainful.
"Is this your first time entering the palace? Do you know all the rules of the palace?"
Mu Wanqing said casually, "I don't know."
The eunuch was very disdainful, and it showed on his face, "You can't look around, you can't chat with people casually, you can't make loud noises, and you have to be polite when you see the concubines..."
He talked non-stop, wishing he could recite all the palace rules.
Mu Wanqing was very sensitive to other people's emotions, and she was unhappy to hear the eunuch behave like this.
It is said that the palace is the most snobbish place, and it is true.
The eunuch suddenly exclaimed, "Greetings to the Empress Xi."
A group of palace maids came in, escorting a graceful concubine. The concubine looked arrogant and asked, "Who is this? Why are you dressed so weirdly?"
The eunuch smiled flatteringly, "This is Princess Qingping, why don't you go and meet the Queen?"
The emperor had few children, only one son and two daughters. Concubine Xi gave birth to the only prince. As a mother, she was honored by her son, so she naturally became the concubine who had the final say in the palace and was highly praised by everyone.
If nothing unexpected happens, her son will be the next emperor, and she will be the queen mother who reigns supreme.
Mu Wanqing had done her homework before coming here. She was well aware of the situations of various families in the capital and the royal family members, so she naturally knew about Concubine Xi.
But she did not enter the harem and had no conflict of interest with the concubines, so she did not take it to heart.
She cupped her hands and said, "Greetings, Empress Xi."
She was still polite, but unexpectedly, it was as if she had burned down the other party's nest, and Concubine Xi's face fell.
The maidservant beside her shouted, "How dare you! Why don't you kneel down when you see Concubine Xi?"
Mu Wanqing looked at them in shock. They had no grudge against each other, but were they all crazy?
"Empress Xi, I didn't hear your servant's words clearly. Please say it again."
She disdains to argue with a servant. If she wants to find someone, she should find the master.
Concubine Xi raised her eyebrows and gently scolded, "You are rude. Kneel down."
Mu Wanqing laughed out of anger. It seemed that this spoiled woman was being used as a gun. She needed to be given a warning.
As soon as she entered the capital, those people couldn't wait to attack. If she gave in, the other side would only press forward step by step.
Then just deal with it as it happens.
She brushed her sleeves nonchalantly. "I remember that Concubine Xi is a third-rank imperial concubine, and I am a third-rank official. Madam Xi, as a imperial concubine, you should be familiar with all kinds of etiquette. Why haven't you returned the gift to me? I'm waiting."
Concubine Xi was stunned.
The maids: ...
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