Emperor Chongde was very pleased, but the civil and military officials in the court were not happy!
A little girl could make such a patriotic act and spend one hundred thousand taels at once. What a generous gesture!
As a result of her actions, the Empress Dowager, the Queen and other concubines in the harem also donated money.
How could those officials in the court just sit back and watch...
As expected, after Crown Prince Qi Nanyuan finished reading the roster and account book, he was the first to speak:
"The Princess of Anping County is truly a heroine. At this time of crisis for her country, she generously donates money to serve the country and the people!
This nobleness makes me admire you very much!
The Empress Dowager, the Queen Mother and all the other ladies are also concerned about the border war, which is truly admirable!
Deeply inspired by the County Lady, I am willing to donate twenty thousand taels of silver, hoping that the soldiers can return triumphantly soon! "
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the hall spoke up and expressed their willingness to donate!
Seeing this, Liu Yangfeng bowed and said:
"The county lord is so righteous and generous that we, humble officials, feel ashamed of ourselves!
It has been said since ancient times that what is taken from the people should be used for the people. The county lady’s donation of silver has earned her such high praise from the emperor, which is well worth it! "
He bowed again and continued:
"The county lady is very good at business. Her shops are all very prosperous. She makes a fortune every day and is rich enough to rival a country. This old minister cannot compare to her.
However, with war looming, the matter of food and fodder cannot be delayed!
As an old minister, I am willing to donate one year's salary, four thousand taels, to do my humble part in the hope that the country will be forever secure and that the soldiers will return victorious."
As he spoke, he glanced at Si Junshan opposite him.
He did not forget that it was Si Junshan's daughter who poisoned his own granddaughter!
Liu Yang clenched his fists in the sleeves of his windbreaker. As Zhier's grandfather, he couldn't avenge her openly. It was really frustrating!
But what can I do? To avenge her, I have to fall out with King Rui, and both of them will suffer in the end. It is not a wise move!
And last night, Prince Rui came to Liu's house in person and made it clear that the position of Princess Rui would only be reserved for the daughter of the Liu family!
Liu Yangfeng finally accepted King Rui's sincerity. Zhier exchanged her life for the future of the Liu family!
He hated Si Jinyue so much that he also disliked Si Junshan.
And his other daughter, Si Jinxing, stole the limelight at this time!
What a disaster for the family!
General Lan frowned when he heard this and said unhappily:
"Old Prime Minister, is there something else behind your words? Why does it sound so sarcastic?
Are you blaming my good granddaughter for having too much money and meddling in other people's affairs?"
When Liu Yangfeng heard this, he quickly glanced towards the throne and said:
"What did the old general say?
I am just sighing that young people are capable. Old General, please don’t misinterpret my meaning!
The county lady has such ability at such a young age, I really admire her!"
General Lan heard this, but waved his hand slightly and said:
“As His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Prime Minister have said, this little granddaughter of mine is a man of great integrity!
But she was just a child after all, too naive.
How much money can a little girl like her earn from running a shop?
It’s just that the child was honest and took out everything!
Speaking of which, the Prime Minister's mansion has quite a few shops and properties.
How could she be inferior to my little granddaughter who has just come of age and is inexperienced in the world?
Your Excellency, Prime Minister, you are truly too modest! "
When these words were spoken, everyone in the hall was stunned.
Even Emperor Chongde on the throne was a little surprised. General Lan has always been mature and prudent, but he didn't expect that he would be so sharp in his words today!
The whispers in the train gradually spread:
"Oh my, this Prime Minister is so shameless when he tells lies!"
"That's not modesty at all, he just doesn't want to spend money!"
"Master Zhang is right. The Prime Minister, a first-rank official, only donated four thousand taels, while I, a third-rank official, donated five thousand taels..."
"Prime Minister Liu looks haggard today. I'm afraid it's related to what happened at Prince Rui's mansion the other day!"
"From what the Prime Minister said, it's clear he's targeting Princess Anping!
But speaking of it, if it is true as the old general said, that the county lady has no money, why would she donate?!"
"Master Chen, you are wrong. How could the county lady be without money?
Didn’t you see how much money she makes from Yaxu Lao?
However, the county lady is kind and generous, and has donated a lot. People like us can only do our bit."
“What I mean is, how much you donate depends on yourself.
Didn’t you hear? His Royal Highness Prince Heng just donated 500,000 taels!”
"Tsk tsk, this is what it means to be rich enough to rival a country!"
"Hush! Lord Zhao, please be careful with your words!"
Lan Xiangan strode out of the train, bowed to Emperor Chongde and said:
"Your Majesty, my little niece once said something to me that I will always remember.
She said that every citizen has a share of responsibility for the country's success or failure.
Now the treasury is empty, and the war in the northwest has just begun!
Now is the time when we need this money!
Therefore, no matter how much silver is donated, it reflects your sincere love for the country!
I think this is my niece's original intention."
Emperor Chongde nodded heavily and immediately ordered someone to record the names and amounts of the officials in the court one by one in the book that was sent to him.
When Si Jinxing left the palace and got on the carriage, Shen immediately frowned and said:
"Xing'er, before entering the palace, no matter how your aunt asked you, you remained silent!
I didn't expect you to ask for 100,000 right away?"
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