Chapter 290: The Queen's Countermeasures
If Chu Ci was just reckless and unrestrained in the Queen's mind before, then at this moment, is he still reckless?
The queen frowned, thinking to herself: Now it seems that this person seems to have a clear mind but pretends to be confused. It is obvious that he is deliberately taking advantage of the emperor's mind and jumping around on the edge of the rules.
After figuring this out, the queen looked at Chu Ci with a hint of deep fear in her eyes. Her originally peaceful eyes now seemed to hide sharp thorns.
Unexpectedly, Chu Ci shouted out without hesitation: "My Lady, what's that look in your eyes? Do you think I'm going to hurt you by saying this?"
"I, Chu Ci, swear to heaven that I have no such intentions. I am only speaking the truth and expressing my thoughts. If I have offended you, please forgive me, Your Majesty."
When the queen heard this, her blood and energy suddenly surged up, and she felt that the breath could not go up or down.
My chest felt like it was blocked by a huge rock, I felt suffocated and uncomfortable, my face turned red, and I couldn't speak for a long time.
After a long while, the queen slowly calmed down. She took a deep breath, her expression softened slightly, and she said in a slightly tired voice, "I'd better keep these words to myself from now on."
"In this palace, there are some things that you should understand in your heart. You must not speak them out loud easily, otherwise you don't know what kind of disaster will come."
Chu Ci immediately nodded obediently to show that she understood, but she couldn't hide her curiosity at all, and couldn't help but ask, "I understand. Your Majesty, can you quietly tell me who is behind this? I promise not to tell anyone, just satisfy my curiosity."
The queen was really speechless now, her face full of helplessness.
She sighed softly and put on the airs of a queen, her expression serious and her voice cold, "Yixin, don't forget my advice to you. There are some things you shouldn't know, so don't ask any more. Being too curious is not a good thing."
After being warned twice by the Queen, Chu Ci knew that it was impossible to get the truth from the Queen.
So, she said shamelessly, with a flattering smile on her face, "If being a palace maid doesn't work, then do you have any other ideas, Your Majesty?"
"I can't possibly build a huge medical school, only to end up with only a couple of kittens in it, right?"
"Then all the efforts I put in before would be in vain. Your Majesty, please be kind and show me a way out." Chu Ci looked at the queen anxiously, with a pleading tone in his voice.
To be honest, the Queen really doesn't have any practical solutions.
Although she has plenty of people, Chu Ci wants someone who loves medicine from the bottom of his heart and is truly passionate about life. Such people are indeed hard to find.
So the queen could only tentatively say, "How about you send someone to the countryside to look for someone? The people there are simple and honest, and perhaps they can find someone who meets your requirements."
"If it really doesn't work, I will give you some money to buy the person back. It's more reassuring to have the person in your own hands, and it's easier to discipline him, so as to avoid a lot of trouble." The queen frowned slightly and gave advice seriously.
Chu Ci frowned upon hearing this and said with a worried look, "Your Majesty, this is indeed an idea. However, if we do this, those who are bought back probably won't even know how to read, let alone basic medical knowledge. Even if they only specialize in gynecology, it will take at least five to eight years to achieve success."
As she spoke, she shook her head slightly, appearing worried. "At this rate, can you and the Emperor wait? The situation is urgent now, and all parties are closely watching this matter. If we don't see results soon, I'm afraid more trouble will arise."
The Queen knew Chu Ci's concerns were justified, but she was even more worried about the Emperor's attitude towards the matter. "This, I need to discuss with the Emperor."
The queen pursed her lips slightly, her eyes showing a hint of solemnity.
When Chu Ci saw this, he immediately understood that the dominant power of the "Royal Women's College" was still firmly in the hands of the emperor.
So, Chu Ci's eyes rolled quickly, and he asked tentatively: "Your Majesty promised to allocate money before, I wonder how much can be allocated?"
During the short time she spent with Chu Ci, the Queen felt helpless. This was undoubtedly the most speechless time in her life.
So, the Queen also planned to use her own method to fight back: "This silver, I really can't give you much at the moment."
"How about, Yixin, you pay for it first, and then I'll ask the Emperor to reimburse you? I promise I'll fight for it for you and I won't break my promise."
Unfortunately, the Queen has her own plan, and Chu Ci has her own way out!
"My queen, that would be so troublesome." Chu Ci said anxiously.
"Giving out a large sum of money all at once might be a bit troublesome. But if we give smaller amounts over and over again, giving smaller amounts each time, it will have less impact on everyone and save trouble. What do you think, Your Majesty?"
Chu Ci stared at the queen with burning eyes and expressed his thoughts clearly in one breath.
The queen didn't know what Chu Ci's intention was for a moment, but Chu Ci's proposal did make her quite tempted.
The Queen nodded slightly and said, "Okay, I will personally sponsor 500 taels for the first month."
"From now on, the public treasury will allocate fifty taels of silver every month for two years. After two years, I believe that with Yixin's ability, they will be able to become self-reliant. Yixin, please do not disappoint me and the emperor."
Fifty taels a month, that's one thousand two hundred taels for two years, plus the five hundred taels given by the Queen personally, the total is one thousand seven hundred taels.
In the capital, a person needs about twenty taels of silver for a normal life in a year.
By this calculation, I can recruit at least 30 poor students.
Chu Ci quickly and carefully calculated the situation in her mind, and then a look of gratitude appeared on her face. She quickly bowed and said sincerely, "Thank you very much, Your Majesty, for your generosity. I will never forget your great kindness."
The Queen raised her hand slightly, a relieved smile on her face, and said gently, "Get up. I know you are capable, and I naturally expect you to handle this matter well. Please don't let me down."
Chu Ci stood up straight and replied with a firm gaze, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will definitely fulfill my mission. I will do my best to handle this matter properly and not let Your Majesty down."
The Queen nodded slightly and said with satisfaction, "Then you may withdraw and go back to make good preparations."
Chu Ci bowed again and said respectfully, "I will take my leave."
Then he walked out slowly and gracefully.
But this dignified appearance only lasted until the palace gate.
As soon as they boarded the carriage, Chu Ci couldn't wait to throw the wooden box containing the banknotes into Zhang Momo's arms and said anxiously, "Give these five hundred taels of silver to Qiao Chi and tell her that this is a special allocation from the Empress to the needy students of the medical school. Tell her to plan how to use it properly and not make any mistakes."
Then she turned to the driver and urged him, "Go home as fast as you can."
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