Chapter 718 A Dream of Youth (250 words)
Xie Ning rode his horse leisurely, looking up at the sky, where a dazzling array of stars shone.
"It's better to be clear about some things, and they won't tell anyone, plus Linshuixuan is one of your people."
Besides, even if my words get out and lead to impeachment, so what? Would they be willing to let me go?
Or rather, could the emperor bear to part with her?
She hasn't fully returned to her old profession yet, so she has leverage in negotiating prices.
Yan Xi shook her head and couldn't help but sigh, "Even if your words hadn't been spread, we would still have faced a lot of suppression in the future. This pie is only so big. Originally, only men were eating it, but now that women are competing for it, they will realize something is wrong sooner or later."
Even now, there is considerable opposition in the court. However, some ministers and the emperor, seeing the dazzling data, couldn't resist the temptation and gave Xie Ning a taste of the benefits.
However, the possibility of killing the goose that lays the golden eggs cannot be ruled out.
Seeing Yan Xi's face scrunched up in worry, Xie Ning burst into laughter, "Then just make the pancakes bigger."
She must have considered these things, but she also knew that human greed is endless. Even if the pie gets bigger, they will still think that it would be great if the whole pie were theirs.
So it's best to keep her under control, otherwise she might not mind cutting something.
Yan Xi looked at Xie Ning's small face and couldn't help but shiver. It seemed that it was already late March, and there was still a chill in the air.
When Xie Ning returned, he had just entered through the second gate when he saw Xie Qi squatting under the eaves. Xie Ning was startled and asked, "Brother, why are you squatting here without saying a word?"
Xie Qi glanced at Xie Ning for a moment, then turned around and squatted down with his back to her.
"Brother, you've come of age, why are you still so childish? Sigh, should I ask Sister Hongying to coax you?"
"Bao'er!" Xie Qi suddenly jumped up, and then what he had hidden in his arms was revealed.
"What's this?"
Mo Qi bent down and said, "Miss, today the young master and the other young masters went to Shanglin Garden and brought you a lot of food, as well as these jade stones, all freshly cut. Do you think they are beautiful?"
The young master said it would be best to have it made into a jade bracelet.
Xie Ning leaned over to take a look and said, "It's really good, the water level is very high."
“Then brother, design me a pair of bracelets. The headdress you designed for Mother’s birthday last year was so beautiful.”
Xie Qi's sorrowful expression vanished instantly, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curve into a smile. "What's the big deal? I'll draw it today. Never mind, let's come tomorrow. I also brought back a lot of food. Does Bao'er want some?"
"I'm full." Gong Yan had eaten something, and then she had roasted meat at Linshui Pavilion, so she really couldn't eat anymore.
However, to avoid upsetting Xie Qi, Xie Ning changed the subject and handed him the palace flower from her hair, saying, "Brother, don't you like wearing flowers in your hair? Here, take this and wear it to the literary gathering."
Once these palace flowers are brought back to the residence, they can be given to relatives and friends, signifying the sharing of glory.
Xie Qi instantly forgot his displeasure and examined the palace flowers closely. "This craftsman's ingenuity is truly remarkable, and his skill is also superb."
Since neither of them was eating, Xie Qi gave Chen Yuncheng another portion of the food he had brought back. Xie Ning hesitated, but considering that today was a rare and lively day, he swallowed back his words of advice to Chen Yuncheng to eat less.
Speaking of coming of age, Xie Ning immediately thought of the coming-of-age ceremony she had prepared for Xie Qi. At that time, she was still in the Northwest and naturally couldn't attend the ceremony, but she still prepared a gift.
These were spoils of war given to her by generals such as Fu Yao. Among them was a long sword that was extremely ornate and inlaid with various gemstones, making it incredibly luxurious.
Xie Qi liked it at first sight; he liked shiny things.
"Moqi, hang this sword on the top shelf of my room's curio cabinet." That's the most conspicuous place, perfect for displaying such a magnificent and precious sword.
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