Emperor Yongzheng was reviewing memorials from the disaster area when he saw Lin Yun arrive. His expression softened slightly: "My beloved concubine, is there something you need?"
After bowing, Lin Yun began to explain her thoughts.
Upon hearing this, Yongzheng's eyes flashed with approval: "My beloved consort is thoughtful. This action not only relieves the urgent needs of the disaster victims but also demonstrates the benevolence of the harem. Granted."
Lin Yun said happily, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Emperor Yongzheng further instructed, "You are fully responsible for this matter, but remember not to overwork yourself."
Lin Yun softly agreed and, after leaving the Hall of Mental Cultivation, immediately began making arrangements.
She ordered a sewing workshop to be set up in a side hall next to the Imperial Garden, and also had the Imperial Household Department send in cotton cloth, cotton and other materials.
Upon hearing the news, the concubines and palace maids responded enthusiastically, and even those who were not good at needlework came to help with cutting and stuffing.
Daiyu was skillful and clever, and she worked day and night with several young palace maids to make them, not caring at all when her fingers were pricked by needles.
She said softly, "What's a little pain compared to being able to do something for the disaster victims?"
Lin Yun saw this and felt gratified. She specially ordered someone to brew ginger tea and distributed it to everyone to ward off the cold.
Inside the side hall, the lights often stayed on until late at night, and every stitch and thread reflected the concern of the women in the palace for the common people.
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A few days later, the first batch of winter clothes and disaster relief funds were ready.
Lin Yun personally inspected the quality of each garment. Only after confirming that everything was in order did she order it to be packed into boxes, sealed, and handed over to the security guards for transport to the disaster area.
Upon learning of this, Emperor Yongzheng made a special trip to Yanxi Palace and said to Lin Yun, "My beloved consort's actions not only saved the disaster victims but also reassured the people. I am deeply gratified."
Lin Yun smiled faintly: "This is the collective sentiment of my sisters, and I dare not take credit for it."
Emperor Yongzheng held her hand and said gently, "It is my blessing to have you here."
Outside the window, the autumn wind was getting cooler, but inside the palace, the warmth of everyone's kindness filled the air.
Lin Yun gazed at the distant sky, silently praying that the disaster victims could overcome their difficulties soon.
She knew that the Qing Dynasty was not strong enough at present, and many people in the Northwest were not clothed or fed.
Within the confines of the palace, there may be limited things she can do, but even a glimmer of light can illuminate the path for others.
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