Chapter 298 She has always been this powerful.
In the face of life-saving food, it doesn’t matter whether they come from a brothel.
The people in the city felt that they had contributed to their rescue and were happy to receive food in return.
Although the city is ownerless at the moment, it is surprisingly harmonious.
Even for the poor people living in the nursing home outside, there were people who enthusiastically lined up to get food and delivered to them.
With Wen Yuan's downfall and subsequent officials taking over, the food shortage problem will definitely be properly resolved.
At the same time, the letter sent to Chen Fu that Ruan Mian intercepted when she first searched Wenyuan's private treasury was also forwarded to Kyoto and delivered to Xie Huaian.
The corners of his lips curled up, and his palms felt warm as he thought of his wife who had been lingering in his dreams for many days.
After solemnly folding the letter, he lay down on the chair with a gentle look on his face. In this dim basement, only the burning candle was flickering.
She has always been this amazing.
It is not easy to grow crops and save lives in weather like Wuheng.
The key is that he was able to get such a long list of people who wanted to buy official positions, and there was also a very short note enclosed in the letter sent to him.
【Don't worry, I am safe and sound, just waiting.】
Xie Huaian knew that she was someone who could protect herself, so he just needed to resolve the matter in Kyoto as soon as possible and then return to Wu Heng to reunite with her.
He had never thought about the rest of his life. He just felt that if he could fulfill his ambitions and live up to his integrity, his life would not be lived in vain.
But now, he even longs for the life of ordinary people who support each other, and seeks the peace of growing old together with his beloved by his side.
Just as he was thinking about it, a man in a red robe with dragon patterns was already standing at the door of the basement.
Xie Huaian restrained his expression, stood up and saluted: "Your Majesty."
The young man stood tall with his hands behind his back, his angular face showing the majesty of a superior.
Only the look he gave Xie Huaian was a little softer.
He chuckled and sat opposite Xie Huaian, looking around, and brought a jar of wine.
"Brother Huai, there are only you and me here, so there is no need to go through the formalities of monarch and subject."
"Try this cinnamon cup that I secretly brewed when I was still the crown prince, and see how it tastes."
He personally poured a glass of wine for Xie Huaian, and during the meal he did not forget to mention casually: "I have already looked at the official purchase proposals you gave me two days ago."
"However, they have a complex network of connections and are far away from the Imperial City. There are some things that I cannot handle in detail. I will have to rely on you to share my worries behind the scenes."
"It's not easy to obtain evidence of the princess's accomplices. Moreover, the princess has made great contributions to the entire capital. If I don't proceed with caution, I won't be able to give my subjects an explanation."
"So I hope Ah Huai, you can understand me more."
"Your Majesty, your words are too serious. I fully understand."
He had endured a lot of humiliation all the way from being the crown prince. His foundation was originally unstable, and the Fifth Princess and the Prince of Yan had made contributions to the court and had the support of many subjects behind them.
If the plan was not complete and there was not enough evidence of rebellion, he would never have taken the huge risk of alerting the enemy.
Once the right time comes, it is the king's act to wait and see and eradicate the problem completely.
And Xie Huaian is the sharpest knife in his hand.
The man drank two glasses of wine with Xie Huaian and mentioned another thing.
"Ahuai, there is something that bothers me very much. I want to talk to you and hear your opinion." Without waiting for Xie Huaian's response, he continued speaking.
"Yesterday, the Young Master approached me, hoping that I could help him find a good marriage for his son."
Xie Huaian looked over and said calmly, "When Your Majesty was still the Crown Prince, the Young Master was already assisting him. To Your Majesty, the Young Master is your mentor and an elder whom Your Majesty respects. If it's a good match, then there's nothing wrong with it."
I'm just afraid that this marriage is not a good thing.
His Majesty smiled bitterly and said truthfully, "Yes, Master Shaoshi was my mentor and took great care of me. Now that I have ascended the throne, I will always remember his kindness."
"But the marriage he requested was with the Fifth Princess."
Xie Huaian was slightly stunned. He had never thought that the son of the young master was only a young man, and the fifth princess was a few years older than him. How could they develop a friendship?
"The princess has mentioned to me before that she has a crush on Mu Bingzhong. It is only natural that I should help her and fulfill Young Master's wish."
"Others may not understand, but I believe Ah Huai can understand me."
Xie Huaian naturally understood.
What he was worried about was that the princess intended to win over the young master.
Although the Junior Tutor has no real power, he enjoys a high reputation in the court and is also the emperor's mentor. Once he marries the princess, the roots and branches circling under the imperial power will only spread wildly.
As for whether the Young Master will be alienated, His Majesty has no control over it.
But from another perspective, if the young master and the princess personally proposed marriage, it would be difficult for His Majesty to refuse. It would also make it inevitable for people in the court to speculate about the emperor's intentions, leading to various consequences.
His imperial power was still unstable, so the most important thing was to win over the hearts of his subjects and make some real achievements to convince everyone.
We will have a better chance of winning when the Prince of Yan and other rebels approach.
The road to the throne is easy, but the road to true imperial power is not that simple.
Xie Huaian thought for a moment and was about to speak, but His Majesty suddenly interrupted him, his eyes darkened and he spoke slowly.
"I suddenly made a decision."
"Ah Huai, although Master Shao Shi has done me a favor, if he truly intends to be won over and oppose me, I will kill him without mercy."
He laughed a few times and clinked glasses with Xie Huaian: "Since this is the marriage that the teacher wants, I will help him make it happen."
Xie Huaian had already heard the hidden meaning in his words.
From now on, the Mu family will no longer be protected by the imperial power, but will become a family that His Majesty will watch from behind.
When necessary, Your Majesty will not show any mercy.
Xie Huaian frowned and said no more.
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At the same time, Runing City.
Ruan Mian and the others helped the women for several days.
The imperial court also dispatched a new prefect.
The food shortage problem was alleviated a lot, and the women in Yanliuyuan also gained the respect of many people.
They never imagined that one day they would be able to break free from the shackles of being lowly brothel girls.
They all cherish the hard-earned chance for the health club to survive in the future.
Xu Moer even made a promise to his aunt and Ruan Mian.
"Madam Ruan, Madam Ruan, don't worry. I will definitely take good care of this shop with Madam Lou. If Madam and Madam want to come to Runing in the future, you can come and check on our business at any time."
Since they had limited funds before, Ruan Mian invested a sum of money in his aunt's name for the subsequent renovation and other initial expenses.
And sign a deed and pay the money in the form of dividends.
So in their eyes, Mrs. Ruan is the boss behind them.
Now Wen Yuan has been brought down and his brother has been found, but Wen Qiang is nowhere to be found.
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