Chapter 85: Extreme Pull, Who Can Perform Better?
Complaints are fine, but when it comes to covering up, everyone is more active than the other.
Prime Minister Li was the first to rush over to share the emperor's worries, saying, "I also like this pair of gloves. Your Majesty, look, this pair of gloves has no smell and is lighter than those leather gloves."
Prime Minister Wang raised his eyebrows and cursed secretly: Let this flatterer get ahead of him again.
Prime Minister Wang had no choice but to step forward and act as a dedicated supporting actor, saying calmly: "I think so too. These gloves are indeed quite ingenious."
The prince stepped forward and picked up Yuanruan's gloves and touched them: "The texture is very warm and comfortable. Hey, this material doesn't feel like the usual cotton, linen, or wool. General Wu, this thing must have cost a lot."
Courtiers: !!!
So high!
The prince is still there at the critical moment.
The key point is brought out immediately.
Wu Yi cooperated very well and bowed, saying, "This thing... is just woven from the fur of my beloved cat. It is not expensive."
The prince immediately asked, "Cat hair? How did you do it?"
Wu Yi replied: "I twisted the fallen cat hair into threads and then wove them together."
All the court officials were a little excited. This was the last step, Prince, and they were just waiting for you to say, "It suddenly dawned on me that if cat fur can be used, then wool can be used as well."
Among them, officials from the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Revenue were particularly excited.
Ministry of Rites: The Xiongnu is a diplomatic matter, so the task of collecting gold should be under their jurisdiction.
Ministry of Revenue: Wool yarn is related to industry and agriculture. Moreover, we are the money bag of Daxia. We should be responsible for its unified distribution.
The Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Revenue looked at each other, then turned their heads away with disgust and caution.
But the prince did not speak.
He pretended to think, turned his head and smiled at the emperor, saying, "Father, the general is indeed quite clever. I remember that Yun Duo, who grew up with you, is now old."
The emperor's mouth twitched slightly. Where did these clouds come from?
But the emperor was silent for a while and said, "Yes, the Mandate of Heaven is about to end."
Wu Yi quickly bowed and said, "If your majesty or your highness does not mind, you can give the long hair to me, and I will present the gloves as soon as possible."
At this moment, the voices in my heart echoed at the same time:
System: [Alas, the prince didn't even think of wool. Fortunately, General Wu Yi was smart and offered to donate gloves. This mission is halfway to success.]
Yuan Ruan: [It's not that easy to associate wool with this. General Wu Yi, who made cat wool yarn, didn't even react. If my nephew were to mention wool yarn right now, to be honest, I would find it weird.]
The emperor and the prince nodded slightly.
Courtiers: !!!
They were so concerned that they didn't even think about this flaw.
The prince is really amazing. He has done so many lies that he is simply impeccable.
The prince noticed their expressions and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly: There is no need to praise them so much.
System: [That’s right, then how can I make your brother pay attention to me? ]
Yuan Ruan: [Don't worry. Wait for General Wu Yi to send the gloves and see how my brother and nephew react. If they still don't take it seriously, there are many fur coats in the palace. I will go and pluck the fur from them and twist them into yarn, and then give them some hints about wool or something. It just so happens that Daxia has been in contact with the Western Xiongnu recently. If I give them some more hints, they will have to take it seriously.]
The emperor twitched his mouth and prepared to return to the palace to hide his beloved fur.
System: [Great! Now all that’s left is to let your brother go to heaven. How are you going to accomplish this mission? You have to figure out how to do it! Your new magical power is waiting for this wave.]
Yuanruan: [Well, I think I have an idea.]
Everyone: ???
What's the trick? Tell me.
But Yuanruan yawned, rubbed his eyes and didn't continue.
Seeing this, the emperor carried Yuanruan back. After hesitating between the Yilan Hall and Kunning Palace, the emperor finally carried Yuanruan to Kunning Palace.
After settling Yuanruan down, the emperor walked out of the palace and happened to see the prince waiting for him.
The emperor asked, "What's the matter?"
The prince hesitated for a moment, then said, "Father, my second brother... the second prince's reputation in Chen State is a bit bad, how about we deal with it?"
The emperor looked at the prince in astonishment, and after a moment nodded and said, "Prince, what you said makes sense. So, you go to the clan house and get rid of the second prince's jade book."
Apart from the imperial edict, he no longer had the status of a prince.
The prince was startled: ...
The emperor narrowed his eyes and said, "Have you forgotten what he did to you? Are you soft-hearted?"
The prince shook his head repeatedly: "Of course I won't. But considering that the young imperial teacher has the mission of spanking the prince, I think it can be used as a waste..."
The emperor said in a very contemptuous tone: "It doesn't matter. I have many sons, and I don't need him any more."
The prince's mouth twitched slightly: ...
At this point, the emperor suddenly looked at the prince, "I have never asked about this before, you just plan to imprison me? When are you going to execute the concubine and the evildoer? If you can't do it, I will..."
"No!" The prince clenched his fingers tightly, took a deep breath, and said firmly, "Father, this matter should be handled by me. I shouldn't dirty your hands."
The emperor hummed and looked at the prince deeply. As the prince of Daxia, he couldn't be too gentle.
…
Three days passed.
During these three days, Wu Yi worked hard all night to knit woolen gloves, which came out one after another.
In order to appear less deliberate, Wu Yi gave a pair of woolen gloves not only to the emperor, but also to every courtier and marquis who was equal to or higher in rank than him.
Seeing that the emperor had got the gloves, Yuan Ruan tried hard to close his panda eyes and got up to go to court.
The emperor followed her.
That day, Yuan Ruan had just entered the inner hall when he saw Prime Minister Li and Prime Minister Wang both wearing woolen gloves.
System: [Oh my god, General Wu is really fast. Ah Ruan, now that the court officials are wearing gloves, this is a good opportunity. You can encourage Your Majesty to wear gloves as well.]
Yuan Ruan nodded slightly, raised her gloved hands and waved them in front of the emperor, while touching his hands. "Father, father... yes..." As she spoke, Yuan Ruan handed the gloves she had been holding in her arms to the emperor.
The crown prince who was following beside him said flatteringly, "Father, Jiuer is worried about you and is afraid that your hands will be cold, so why not put it on."
Yuanruan: [Nephew, you are awesome! ]
The emperor shook his head and said, "Let's talk about it after the court session."
The prince was stunned:?
System: [Oh, Ah Ruan, try harder. ]
Yuan Ruan continued to make "baby noises" and said to the system in his heart: "My brother has a good temper, but he is the emperor. He can't listen to a little baby in everything. It would be a bit strange if he put on gloves immediately like some court officials. Don't worry, there are still a few days."
System: [Yes...]
The prince suddenly realized that his father was slowing down the pace and that he was acting too hastily.
Then he went to court a few days later.
Every day Ah Ruan would "baby-baby" in a baby voice to persuade the emperor to wear gloves in the court.
The Crown Prince and some court officials also assisted with remarks such as "Jiuer is so filial!", "Your Majesty, please fulfill her wish", "These gloves are really good, I don't have any frostbite on my fingers anymore" and so on.
The emperor was also pushing the limit.
It was not until seven days later that the emperor finally put on the gloves, as if he had finally given in to Yuan Ruan.
The court officials were pleased, but they whispered to each other:
"Your Majesty will definitely not complete the task on the first day in order to cover up his lie."
"Hey, it's a bit hot. My hands are sweating. Come on."
"Why are you rushing me? This is a mission of national destiny. Wait, Your Majesty will probably need some time to complete the mission of not taking off the gloves in the entire court."
…
System: [Great! The mission is almost done! Now I have to wear them all day in court to complete the mission. It's been a bit hot recently, and I think these woolen gloves may not be able to fit. If they really don't work, Ah Ruan, you are being naughty. How about you cry when your brother takes them off!]
Courtiers: ...
It's a bit damaged, but we can cooperate!
Yuan Ruan: [Crying alone is useless, hehe, the mountain man has his own clever plan. ]
Everyone was puzzled and expected:...
What's the trick?