Chapter 27: Jiaoyang County Lord
After the people walked away, Nangong Han slowly lay back down.
"Empress! His Majesty has chosen you tonight, and you should prepare to sleep with him." The palace maid was a little excited.
She looked at the palace maid who delivered the message and replied indifferently, "I understand."
"Where is the thing that Lady Gongning sent? Let me see it." She yawned.
All the servants came in carrying boxes of various sizes.
Even Nangong Han, who had been rich since childhood, was frightened by this scene.
"So many?" She was surprised and sat up straighter.
"How did she get into the palace with so many things?"
She slowly stood up and went down to check one by one.
Pu Qiongzhi chose the gifts carefully. There were no bottles or jars, only real things.
There are all kinds of clothes, jewelry, rouge and powder, and many fashionable gadgets outside.
She also asked someone to prepare instructions and placed notes with the instructions for use one by one.
There were so many new things that even the palace servants stretched their necks to take in the sight.
Nangong Han walked around and was attracted by one of the boxes.
"This is... my favorite little thing when I was little..." She took it in her hand and stroked it.
She cried and laughed, "I'm sorry to my father and brother."
"Now, besides me, who else can take care of the younger generation of the Nangong family?"
"I have to cheer up! Our Nangong family won't fall so easily!"
…
The plague was quickly contained.
The capital acted very quickly and took action almost immediately.
Among them, the one who made the most outstanding contribution was the daughter of the Pei family.
For the sake of the people, the daughter of the Pei family led a group of doctors to read ancient books and developed a prescription to treat the plague, which will be of great benefit to future generations.
Secondly, the eldest princess donated a large sum of money to help refugees and save countless lives.
Apart from these two people, Pu's Trading Company's actions are also noteworthy.
First and foremost, Pu's Trading Company provided the imperial court with high-quality medicinal materials at extremely low market prices for use throughout the country.
Originally, many people doubted Pu's intentions. After all, they happened at a very lucky time.
It is said that during the plague, Wen Shuyi controlled the price of grain in Lin'an City, opened the Pu family's granary, and took out her own reserve grain to feed the people. She even risked her life to rescue the people of the Pu family.
After learning that Wen Shuyiren contracted the disease, many people even shed tears, expressing their admiration for her loyalty and righteousness.
Pu Qiongzhi didn't expect that her illness would turn out to be a blessing in disguise and save her from a lot of trouble.
After this incident, Pu Qiongzhi was promoted again - the sixth rank Gongren.
The eldest princess had no more titles to offer her, so she was awarded a small fiefdom as a reward.
However, the one who is more popular now is Pei Wanqing.
She is now conferred the title of Lady of Jiaoyang County and has become a remarkable woman praised by everyone.
Prime Minister Pei also took the opportunity to enjoy some glory. Raising such an outstanding daughter, the entire Pei family can share the country's worries. They are truly a model of loyalty to the emperor and patriotism.
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Nangong Hua learned about Pei Wanqing's situation and understood.
She must have taken advantage of the convenience in her previous life to put on a show and offer the prescription at the critical moment.
However, her action was a disguised way of saving thousands of people, so it was worth it.
If it weren't for her, they would still be trapped in Lin'an City.
It’s just a pity for the doctor who developed the prescription...his hard work was snatched away by her.
This is an achievement that will go down in history. Pei Wanqing is really brave.
But Nangong Hua is not a good person. It doesn’t matter what she does, but she should never steal the lady’s business!
God knows, when Pu Qiongzhi heard that Pei Wanqing was conferred the title of Lady of Jiaoyang County, her eyes gleamed coldly and stared straight at Nangong Hua.
After receiving the imperial decree and being promoted, Pu Qiongzhi still went to the palace to listen to the queen's instructions and express her gratitude.
Pu Qiongzhi had never expected that her visits to the palace would become a daily occurrence. From time to time, she would have to come here for a walk.
The crown on his head was replaced with a new one, which was heavier and more luxurious.
Pu Qiongzhi felt that every step she took was more difficult.
Queen's Palace.
This was the first time Pu Qiongzhi saw the queen dressed so gorgeously.
She paused and looked at Pei Wanqing beside her.
After several months of absence, she is now full of energy and vigor.
"I pay my respects to Her Majesty the Queen. May Her Majesty live long." Pu Qiongzhi bowed and nodded to Pei Wanqing.
The Queen was more indifferent this time and nodded, "Get up."
Pu Qiongzhi naturally knew why her expression changed.
It was just because she did not follow the path she had laid out, but instead cultivated an opponent for her.
Since she won this game, she naturally couldn't force the loser to greet her with a smile.
However, the relationship between them didn't have to be so stiff.
After all, they have a common rival - the Pei family.
All I can say is that even though the queen has achieved what she has, there are still some things she is not good enough for.
But since he is the one in power, she can only be submissive and flatter him.
"It's been a long time since I last saw Ms. Wen Shu'an... Oh no, times have changed, now she is Ms. Wen Shugong!" Pei Wanqing spoke first.
Pu Qiongzhi raised the corner of her mouth and responded, "I can't compare to the county lady, who can do great things that benefit the people."
Hearing her say this, Pei Wanqing's heart skipped a beat.
She first forced a smile, but her eyes stayed on Pu Qiongzhi, as if trying to figure out whether what she said was a mockery or something else...
But soon, she suppressed her guilt and panic and became proud.
Things like coming back to life are too bizarre, and only someone like her who has suffered injustice and pain can be blessed by God and get such an opportunity.
Just seeing that there was a day when Pu Shi would envy her, she felt extremely happy in her heart!
It's a pity that Pu was so lucky. How come she didn't die in the plague in Lin'an? She must have benefited from my own luck!
Thinking of this, Pei Wanqing felt even more like she was Pu's savior.
"I don't have such strong financial resources as Gong Ren to pave the way, so I can only rely on a little luck to do something for the people."
Pu Qiongzhi was not affected by her words at all. Instead, she responded, "Your luck is as good as ever."
"..." Pei Wanqing was blocked by her words and was choked for a long time, unable to say anything.
The queen sitting on the stage watched the two of them going back and forth, neither of them giving in.
Anyway, the fire won't burn her, so she can just watch the show.
After a few words of bickering, Pu Qiongzhi took a sip of tea and began to dig holes. "Luck like this must be helped by God."
"I think I have accumulated some blessings by doing good deeds in my daily life. This is because God could not bear the suffering of the people, so he blessed me." Pei Wanqing was proud in her heart, but her face showed the humble and kind face of a bodhisattva.
Pu Qiongzhi's face was full of agreement, and she changed the subject, "But God chose the County Lady! With such a background and such a beautiful face, she looks different from ordinary women. She might be the reincarnation of the Queen Mother of the Nine Heavens! I heard that such a woman with strong magical powers can influence..."
At this point, she stopped talking and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me for my words."
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