These are secrets that should not be spoken aloud, but keeping these secrets to myself is painful.
Peach Princess used to carry the sins of others and didn't know who to tell, but now that the late emperor is dead, King Zhao is dead, and she has to flee, these secrets have no meaning anymore, so she might as well tell them all.
"The matters involved in imperial power are too intricate and complex. I only got involved halfway through, so I only have a superficial understanding of many things. However, I do know a lot about your father."
"Back then, your father was ordered to oversee the construction of water conservancy projects, but he discovered that the previous dams had been built with substandard materials and that some people had embezzled funds. This made the dams fragile and easily destroyed by floods, causing the deaths of tens of thousands of innocent people."
"He found the evidence and was preparing to return to the capital to personally present it to the emperor, but he was ambushed and killed on the way. It was announced that he died at the hands of bandits."
“Corruption is something the emperor cannot tolerate the most, and he should investigate it thoroughly. But this dam was personally supervised by the late emperor when he was still a prince. Some of the money in it went into the late emperor's pocket. This cannot withstand investigation. If it is found out, the late emperor will be nailed to the pillar of shame.”
"So your father had to die, and then the emperor used your father's death to thoroughly investigate this corruption, and then ordered the dam to be rebuilt to cover everything up."
After finishing her tea, Tao Ji stood up and said, "As for whether what I said is true or false, you can check it yourself. Putting aside others, Qin Zhuo should be able to help you find out the truth."
After saying that, he bent down and picked up the person on the ground: "I should go now. As soon as I leave the city gate, you will see Mo Lin immediately."
Shen Ning looked at her for a while, and finally sent someone to take Tao Ji out in her carriage.
This was a deal between her and Momohime. As for whether the new emperor would hunt her down, that was their business.
After Tao Ji left, Shen Ning sat there for a long time.
She didn't expect to learn the truth about her father's death at this time, so it wasn't too surprising.
Under imperial power lies a cannibalistic pit; a single misstep can lead to utter ruin.
His father made a mistake, and only he died instead of his entire family being executed, which was already the lightest possible price to pay.
Saying that makes her seem heartless; after all, that's her own father.
But she had suffered for more than ten years in her previous life, and had even died, so she took everything lightly.
Besides, now that the late emperor is dead, and she died of poisoning in excruciating pain, she has no way to avenge her father.
As for her reputation, in order to cover up everything, the late emperor bestowed a title upon her father and granted him a large burial plot.
Tsk, there's really nothing she can do. At most, she can burn some more paper money for her father and tell him the news so he can rest in peace.
Tao Ji kept her promise, and Shen Ning only then learned that she had left safely. Then, the unconscious Mo Lin was taken to the Shen family's gate.
Mo Lin had injuries, but he had taken medicine for them and seemed to be fine.
Mo Xue'er had been silent for many days, but now she finally burst into tears.
After the doctor examined him, Mo Lin found that there were no problems with his body. When he woke up and saw the living Shen Ning, even his usually cold face was moved and excited.
We survived the ordeal and are all alive; that's good.
But now that she's back, let's start accepting her exploitation.
Mo Lin was naturally the sole commander of her private army, and all those she recruited were under his management and training.
After two months of preparation, on a sunny afternoon, Shen Ning set off with enough silver and her caravan.
These are all paths she walked in her past life. Now, she not only has Zhu Feng's experienced and skilled men, but also her own armed forces and the golden seal given by the emperor. Everything is ready, and the journey couldn't be smoother.
Shen Ning carried a boat full of books and anecdotes about the capital. Wherever he went, he would take over a bookstore, sell books at low prices, and promote the capital while also advocating the new emperor's policies.
They carried various crops from the capital and spread them along the way, while also taking away crops from other regions.
This is not a commercial activity, but rather a program specifically designed to promote exchange and the circulation of species between different regions.
Ultimately, she will take the goods from the south to the east to sell, and then bring the goods back from the east.
Because cargo supply transit points needed to be set up along the way, Shen Ning did not travel very fast.
With her past life's experience as a reference, Shen Ning's plan was more comprehensive. The new emperor had just taken office and could not yet be her complete backer, since he had not yet fully consolidated his power. But it was enough for Shen Ning. She would take it slow.
Shen Ning enjoys being a businessman, traveling the world, experiencing different cultures and customs, and encountering new things.
Walking outside, every breath of air feels fresh.
And she was gone for a full year.
Yes, one year.
During this period, Qin Zhuo won a battle and returned to the capital. He was granted the title of Duke Protector of the State. The new emperor carried out sweeping reforms of the government and firmly grasped power in his hands.
Shen Ning would receive letters every now and then. Liu Ying would explain things at home and the situation of various shops, while Princess Chang Le would describe her daily life and express her longing for her life.
Princess Qi praised the unique gifts she sent, and the Empress Dowager urged her to return home and get married in a series of letters.
Of course, this list includes letters from Qin Zhuo and Li Yan.
Li Yan's identity was special, and the letters he wrote, besides expressing his daily concern for Shen Ning's safety and health, were mainly used to reply to Shen Ning's reports and opinions about the local situation.
Shen Ning truly managed to get the actual situation in the region directly to the emperor's ears.
Because she was neither an official nor had a family, and had no selfish motives, the letters she wrote depicted a true picture of human life.
By writing from a storytelling perspective, Li Yan found it easy to read. After reading it, he would then look at Shen Ning's opinions, share and discuss them with his ministers, and finally formulate new policies.
Although Shen Ning did not appear in the court that year, everyone in the court knew of her existence.
Out of respect for her, Li Yan also gave her the title 'Lady Changning'.
Although Shen Ning was not married, she referred to herself as Madam Shen when she was out and about to avoid trouble. Madam Changning was a title of respect.
Her letters back were simple, straightforward, and clearly narrated, as if she were taking a group of ministers who had never left the court to travel across the great rivers and mountains, and to experience the vibrant lives of ordinary people.
Shen Ning inquired with Li Yan, then summarized and organized these matters into a new book, affixed a special official seal, and sold it in bookstores in the capital.
It is said that they were sold out in just a few days, and later the supply could not meet the demand.
Many wealthy young men were attracted and prepared to embark on a journey that believed "reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles".
Whether they came out to have fun or actually learned something, only they themselves know.
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