Chapter 1083 Exchange Conditions
Qi Heng was speechless. His wife knew a lot and wasn't easy to fool.
Indeed, no one cares whether it's a man's first time or not. But he can guarantee with his character and conscience that he will absolutely uphold male virtue.
"My wife, if I have ever wronged you in the slightest..."
Qi Heng paused, pondering how to give Lin Yuesha a guarantee.
"What if you let me down?"
Some things can only be controlled by oneself, rather than by others.
Lin Yuesha doesn't ask for anything else. If Qi Heng changes his mind, she won't make a scene. Instead, she'll handle it discreetly and coldly, offering him either divorce or a separation.
"I am willing to divorce you if I have a different heart."
Qi Heng's eyes darkened as he pondered how to set a trap for Lin Yuesha. He said, "My wife, you have to agree to one condition of mine."
"you say."
Lin Yuesha nodded. The terms of the exchange sounded quite fair.
"No matter what happens, don't jump to conclusions. Give your husband a chance to explain."
Sometimes what you hear is unreliable, and what you see is not necessarily true.
Take his time alone with Ji Meiren in the brothel, for example. What could two men possibly do? He's absolutely innocent.
"Okay, I agree."
Lin Yuesha agreed without hesitation. She believed that one should not rely on only one side of the story when faced with a problem, and she trusted her own judgment.
After the meal, the couple returned to their courtyard. Qi Heng read Lin Yuesha's plan for implementing universal healthcare, starting in Yingcheng and then expanding to other cities.
With this successful experience in Yingcheng, it can be promoted to the rest of the cities in Daqi.
“My husband, I’ve done a rough calculation. If there are no natural disasters, we might even be able to make a small profit.”
It benefits the people and enriches the national treasury, which is entirely beneficial.
If there is a shortfall in funds, Lin Yuesha is willing to make up for it herself.
She was referring to normal circumstances, where natural disasters would be mitigated by the government opening granaries to distribute grain, with subsequent funding provided by the national treasury.
Currently, the surrounding villages are counting the number of people, and the government has sent officials to persuade the people. Lin Yuesha has already arranged for the first batch of common medicinal herbs to be stored in the warehouse, and is now looking for doctors with high medical skills and ethics.
Once they were hired and had a rank, even the ninth rank, these doctors no longer dared to dream of it.
Once word gets out, I'm sure a lot of people will come knocking on my door, eager to recommend themselves.
The ninth rank is an insignificant little official position, but it is still an official position, and it is respectable, so it is naturally different from that of ordinary people.
As soon as the news of Yingcheng spread, doctors from surrounding cities were already getting restless.
"Medical skills are important, but medical ethics are even more crucial. I'll find a way to conduct an assessment later."
With limited positions available, competition is essential for securing a job.
If a doctor from another region is selected, the government will provide him with a two-courtyard residence, and he can bring his family. He will receive preferential treatment.
It turns out that all of the Li family's property belongs to the government and can be converted into rows of small courtyards, just a short walk from the yamen (government office).
Because of the proximity, doctors can adapt to working night shifts, and they don't have to worry about not being able to arrive on time even on snowy winter days.
"With a wife like this, what more could a husband ask for?"
Qi Heng sighed. This was a major issue concerning people's livelihood that he should have been concerned about, but his wife resolved it with just a few words, and the process was progressing very quickly.
"This is only part of it."
Lin Yuesha dared not take credit. Her abilities were limited at the moment. After solving the major problem of medical treatment for the people of Daqi, she would open more charitable halls to solve the problem of elderly care for the lonely and helpless.
"By the way, how's the test going with the recipe that the overseas missionary Wood gave us?"
Lin Yuesha was more looking forward to using inexpensive glass, and once it was made, she would immediately abandon Korean paper, which blocked light but not wind.
If glass becomes more widely available, the cost of building off-season greenhouses will be even lower, allowing people in northern regions to enjoy leafy green vegetables even in winter.
Lin Yuesha thought about modern life, with airplanes and trains, where you can travel anywhere in a day and communicate with people from any distance via the internet. But in Daqi, it has been almost three years, and she has wanted to see her family again, but she has not been able to.
My younger brother is already old enough to recognize people. My mother, Chen, once wanted to take him to the north, but the road was not safe and bandits roamed the mountains, so the plan had to be abandoned.
"My lady, our large ship has been repaired and we are currently selecting the first batch of crew members."
Qi Heng's plan was to return to the capital with Lin Yuesha immediately after the large ship departed for the open sea.
"So fast?"
Lin Yuesha knew very well what returning to Beijing meant, and she felt a little apprehensive about the future.
Now the couple discusses everything together, and Qi Heng respects her greatly. However, if they were to return to the capital, Qi Heng would probably not be able to hold that position anymore.
Putting aside the fact that the harem is not allowed to interfere in politics and that she is too busy with official duties, Lin Yuesha probably wouldn't even be able to see Qi Heng once.
Although Lin Yuesha is very independent and can be wonderful on her own, what woman wouldn't want her husband to spend more time with her?
"My wife, what are you worried about?"
Qi Heng sat opposite Lin Yuesha, the couple looking at each other. He noticed that the little girl's eyes were darting away, which surprised him.
He should be the one feeling distressed, guilty, and afraid. Why is Lin Yuesha experiencing similar emotions?
"Of course I'm worried."
Some things are better left unsaid, Lin Yuesha said with a wry smile, “Returning to the capital means a major change for both of us. You’re busy with official duties, so we’ve naturally drifted apart.”
Lin Yuesha wasn't unaware of this. Those officials had nothing better to do than urge the new emperor to select concubines, and then place those with vested interests into the palace. That's how the emperor's concubines came to be.
Perhaps Qi Heng won't participate in the talent show. Those people won't dare to speak ill of Qi Heng on the surface, but they will definitely slander her for not adhering to traditional female virtues.
"I have a way that will guarantee they won't dare to talk nonsense."
So that's what the little girl was troubled by. Qi Heng chuckled to himself.
His wife was right; those corrupt officials did indeed want to sell their daughters for personal gain, but none of them were of interest to him.
Corrupt officials sold their daughters and taught them to compete for favor in the harem. Everyone relied on their own abilities. However, Qi Heng had already agreed not to take concubines or consorts, thus eliminating their opportunity to sell their daughters for personal gain.
Everyone starts on the same starting line, which achieves a balance.
Therefore, the capital city was peaceful and harmonious.
"Husband, do you have any ideas?"
Lin Yuesha simply doesn't want trouble and doesn't want to be criticized, but that doesn't mean she lacks the ability to cope.
"If I give you that position and you become the empress, then it will be your husband who has the troubles."
Qi Heng touched his chest. When the time came, officials would persuade Lin Yuesha to expand her harem and sell her sons for personal gain. All the handsome young men in the capital would participate in the imperial concubine selection and sell their male beauty.
"Stop right there!"
Lin Yuesha waved her hand dismissively and said, "Don't try to fool me."
Qi Heng truly disdained that position, but this menial job was none other than his. Lin Yuesha didn't want to sleep soundly every day, constantly worrying that someone would assassinate her.
As long as there is someone to rely on, life should be sweet, with plenty of food and drink, and she can also benefit the people. She didn't want to go against the world's opinion and be talked about.
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