"Your Majesty is righteous."
Yaojia's expression was deeply moved. She squatted down and saluted deeply.
Chu Yuening shook her head, reached out to help her up, her tone calm and without a trace of arrogance.
"I just did what I had to do."
The admiration on Yaojia's face grew even stronger.
She knew that the queen had a noble character and was not one who sought fame, so she said no more and became more respectful.
After the two discussed important matters for a while, it was already 2:15 PM.
At this time, the wind and snow outside the window became more and more violent, and the biting cold wind hit the window cracks, making a whistling sound.
The sky and the earth were blurred, as if covered by a layer of snow-white gauze, and no other colors or vitality could be seen.
Chu Yuening stared quietly at the snow outside the window, a hint of worry flashing between her brows.
"Is the Salesian's home well stocked with charcoal and provisions?"
"Don't worry, Madam. With the financial support from President Yang, everything has been prepared."
"That's good."
Hearing Yaojia's steady voice, Chu Yue's brows relaxed and she breathed a sigh of relief.
In recent years, the orphanage has gradually expanded from Xianyang to surrounding counties and prefectures, specializing in taking in the helpless elderly, weak, women and children.
In addition to ensuring their food and clothing, their future development will also be considered.
For adults, some simple factory jobs will be arranged to allow them to earn some extra money.
As for children, they will be arranged to go to school or taught a skill to make a living.
Such good deeds naturally won the hearts of many people.
However, for the imperial court, this move undoubtedly added a huge amount of expenditure.
Fortunately, Yang Wenyin raised a lot of funding, and the orphanage was able to run smoothly.
Thinking of this, Chu Yuening's eyes flickered and she suddenly changed the subject.
"The year-end assessment meeting is about to begin, right?"
"Yes, my lady."
"Order people to hasten the making of official uniforms and seals for Qian and Zhang, and then publicly confer them with official titles, and publicize the event."
Yaojia was stunned for a moment, but she was the Empress's trusted female official, extremely intelligent and thoughtful.
She pondered for a moment, her face hesitant, and vaguely guessed the deeper meaning of this move.
"Your Highness, do you want to...?"
"Well, announce to the public that I admire people with righteousness in their hearts."
Chu Yuening picked up the teacup and sipped it gracefully. Her tone was light, but it was enough to stir up a storm.
This is the way the world is. A word from someone in a high position can often stir up huge waves, attracting people to flock to him and try to imitate him.
Yaojia suddenly understood.
Qian and Zhang were appointed officials as merchants. Although they had considerable abilities, anyone with a discerning eye knew that the greater reason was that they had the trust of the Empress.
Once the Empress said this, wealthy businessmen from all over the country would be willing to donate money in order to win her some favor.
After figuring out the key points, she couldn't help but sigh from the bottom of her heart.
"Your Majesty is very far-sighted. I admire you."
"It's just a rehash of the old tricks."
Chu Yuening smiled softly and said nonchalantly.
The last incident with Marquis Renyi used the same routine.
Using fame, wealth and power to incite people's hearts, exchanging a few small titles for huge profits, making a small investment for a big gain, is much more cost-effective.
This time, Qian Zhang's appointment as an official will surely cause a bigger storm.
After all, in the eyes of outsiders, they had no nepotism, but rose to fame with the queen's appreciation.
The biggest misconception people have is that if they can do it, then I can do it too.
After Yaojia reported the matter, he saw that the queen looked tired, so he tactfully took his leave.
Chu Yuening rubbed her sore brows, waved away the palace maids, lay on her side on the chaise longue, closed her eyes and took a nap.
She was really tired today.
I was tossed and turned all night last night, and was in trouble for half a day at noon. I spent a lot of energy in the afternoon.
I just closed my eyes but couldn't fall asleep. My mind was full of chaotic thoughts, which finally stopped at that bowl of ginseng soup.
The more she thought about it, the more she couldn't swallow it. She suddenly opened her eyes, opened the system mall, and quickly searched for what she wanted.
The pale blue light screen glowed faintly, reflecting on the woman's delicate face, revealing the expectation in her eyes.
After a while, the flashing light screen finally stopped.
The product interface is frozen on a glass potion. The liquid inside is light green, which reminds people of a lush forest full of vitality.
Product Name: Energy Potion
[Product Price: 99 Merit Points]
Product Description: As the name suggests, this potion is supposed to energize you, perfect for those late-night gaming sessions.
Chu Yuening read the product information and bought it decisively.
"That's it!"
"Humph, I'm determined to avenge my previous shame tonight."
She looked at the potion in her hand, her face full of excitement as she was eager to try it.
The next moment, she opened the bottle, raised her head and drank it all in one gulp.
The light green liquid tastes okay, with a fresh grassy flavor and a slightly sweet taste.
After drinking it, within a few breaths, the fatigue in the body was swept away, and every limb was filled with energy.
Chu Yuening sat up and stretched, feeling that a mere three hundred rounds was not a problem at all.
She curled her red lips slightly and murmured to herself, with a hint of cunning in her eyes, like a proud little fox.
"Hey, A Zheng, just wait, this time it's your turn to beg for mercy~"
What she didn't notice was that the moment the light screen turned off, a line of small words flashed below the product introduction.
[Friendly reminder: To save packaging costs, the manufacturer has filled the bottle twice. Please drink half a bottle at a time. Otherwise, the consequences will be at your own risk.]
At the same time, Zhangtai Palace.
After reviewing a stack of memorials, Ying Zheng pinched his nose, leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes and dozed off.
Even though he was lazy and unfocused at the moment, he still had the graceful demeanor of a nobleman, and could not conceal the powerful majesty that only belonged to an emperor.
Zhao Gao respectfully handed over a cup of hot tea and did not say a word to disturb him, thinking that His Majesty was thinking about state affairs.
But in fact, the wise and mighty Majesty in his mind was filled with his wife's every frown and smile.
Day after day of official duties is always boring.
For him, this is a kind of relaxation.
Perhaps it was a telepathic connection, at this moment, Ying Zheng sensed that the red rope on his wrist was moving.
Sometimes I was angry, sometimes I was excited, and in the end, only excitement remained.
He raised his eyebrows with interest, his expression remained expressionless, only a hint of smile appeared in his narrow phoenix eyes.
I wonder why Yue Ning is so happy?
Forget it, I'll go home early and find out.
Ying Zheng felt a surge of anticipation in his heart, and the fatigue in his body seemed to dissipate a little.
He sat upright, picked up the brush and continued to review the memorials, and did not forget to ask someone to prepare something his wife liked.
"Zhao Gao, tell the Imperial Food Bureau to prepare hot pot tonight."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Zhao Gao accepted the order and withdrew, instructing the palace servants to go to the Shangshi Bureau to pass on the order.
The solemn hall returned to silence, with only the sounds of burning fireplaces and turning pages remaining.
The emperor, who had been calm and composed, raised his lips slightly, his brows softened, and an aura of joy lingered around him.
However, he could never have imagined that his wife had prepared such a big gift for him.
And this great gift touched his heart.
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