Kang Yueran raised an eyebrow and said, "Even if it's a twisted logic, it depends on how you put it! Just tell the court officials that allowing the sons of merchants to take the imperial examinations is to make their families spare no effort to serve the court.
We told the merchants that we appreciate their contributions to Dayong over the years and hope they can cultivate more outstanding talents and contribute to Dayong's everlasting foundation."
Emperor Jianning couldn't help but laugh, "You've thought it all out!"
Kang Yueran pulled out another piece of paper and handed it over, "Protecting the world is the responsibility of even the humblest of men. Your Majesty is Heaven, and the people of Dayong are all Your Majesty's subjects. Thunder, lightning, rain, and dew are all Heaven's grace, and no one can escape Your Majesty's palm.
It is said that there are many good horses, but it is difficult to find a good horse trainer. Your Majesty is wise and intelligent, and is the best horse trainer in the world.
This flattery made Emperor Jianning very happy! "Give me the whole pile you have."
This pile of documents contained some practical methods Kang Yueran had summarized from "Maritime Transport in the Ming Dynasty." However, she had completely erased the part about allowing foreign merchant ships to come to the country to do business. She had to take it step by step.
Emperor Jianning flipped through it and asked, "How can I understand your messy writing?"
It has to be written in a messy way! "Your Majesty, I am a businessman. It is not easy for me to think of these things. There are many talented people in the court. They must think things through more thoroughly than me."
That's right! "I will consider your suggestion of allowing the sons of merchants to take the imperial examinations."
He thought for a moment and said jokingly, "If I don't allow it, the merchants will definitely scold you."
Kang Yueran replied nonchalantly, "If I can't appease the merchants' anger, I'll have people pretend to be hooligans and rob them. This way, they'll know that they can make so much money because the Great Yong court is here. If the Great Yong court doesn't intervene, they'll have the life to make money but no life to spend it."
Emperor Jianning snorted, "Why do you only know how to fight and kill? Why can't you think of a solution?"
Kang Yueran stretched out his fist and said, "I am naturally stronger than others, which means that God approves of my using force to solve problems."
“Nonsense!”
Li Xi quietly raised his eyes and looked at Kang Yueran. No wonder she could make Prince Ping fall in love with her. Besides being good-looking, she was also smart.
Emperor Jianning was in a good mood and deliberately asked, "Have you ever gone to see the Imperial Noble Consort?"
There is only one imperial concubine in the palace, Chai Shijing's biological mother. "No, Your Majesty, this is my first time entering the palace."
"Oh, I'm confused. Did Prince Ping tell you about the Imperial Noble Consort?"
Kang Yueran sighed exaggeratedly, "Your Majesty, if you want to laugh at me, just say it directly. Why beat around the bush? You must know that the Imperial Concubine doesn't like me."
“Hahahaha… Let’s go meet him!”
Kang Yueran stood up and saluted, "Yes!"
The young eunuch led Kang Yueran to see Lin Shuer. Emperor Jianning still had a faint smile on his face. "Kang Yueran is smarter than Qiuer, but Qiuer is dumber than Kang Yueran!"
Li Xi smiled and shook his head, "Miss Qiu'er is not stupid, she treats people with sincerity. Miss Qiu'er is the kindest person."
"Qiu'er is so stubborn! If she...it's better not to mention it!" If she could be as cunning as Kang Yueran, maybe she wouldn't die.
Here, Emperor Jianning and his servant were lost in memories.
Over there, Kang Yueran and Lin Shuer were staring at each other.
"The clothes you're wearing are from two years ago, and the jade hairpin on your head is no longer fashionable. Aren't you rich? Why don't you dress up?"
Old Lady Lin went to the palace to give Lin Shuer a lesson. In addition, Chai Shijing was determined to marry only Kang Yueran. Although Lin Shuer still looked down on Kang Yueran, she had less hostility in her heart.
Kang Yueran touched the fabric and said, "I haven't paid much attention to my appearance. I will try to dress up in the future."
"Why did His Majesty summon you to the palace? Is it about Shijing's marriage?"
"No, I made a few remarks to His Majesty regarding maritime transport."
Lin Shu'er never cared about the affairs of the court. "Why don't you let Shijing make suggestions? The affairs of the court are men's affairs. Women should stick to their duties."
"Regulating maritime transport will inevitably affect the interests of many people and will offend them."
Lin Shu'er was speechless, and the two of them stared at each other again.
Just as Kang Yueran was about to get up and say goodbye, the little palace maid came in and announced, "The Empress and Concubine Li are here."
Lin Shuer and Kang Yueran stood up to welcome the person in.
Queen Wan smiled and said, "Is this the head of Qingping Mountain, Kang Da?"
Kang Yueran replied calmly, "Yes, I am Kang Yueran."
Concubine Li and Empress Wan were of the same faction. She tutted her tongue and said, "Sister Shu, didn't you just get two bolts of Liuyue brocade a few days ago? Give one to Headmistress Kang too, so she doesn't have to wear such shabby clothes."
Lin Shu'er glared at Kang Yueran and said, "She's not short of money, she just doesn't know how to dress herself. I'll give her a nanny later."
"Oh, if Sister Lin hadn't mentioned it, I almost forgot that the head of Kangda is a merchant."
Kang Yueran smiled secretly. How could she let such a good opportunity go to her door? "Isn't it just Liu Yue brocade? I'll buy a hundred or eighty pieces later."
Concubine Li's shoulders trembled, and she pointed at Kang Yueran and laughed non-stop, "One hundred and eighty pieces? Do you think this is the coarse cloth worn by the untouchables? Merchants are really crude. Sister Lin, I really feel sorry for Prince Ping."
Kang Yueran still said naively: "I have money, I can definitely buy it."
"Trading is a lowly profession. No matter how rich you are, you are still a pariah."
Kang Yueran pretended to be enlightened, "Oh? So in the eyes of Concubine Li, the common people are pariahs, and merchants are also pariahs."
Her expression suddenly turned cold. "The food, vegetables, and fruits you eat are all grown by the untouchables. The clothes and jewelry you wear are also sold by the untouchables. If your Majesty, Concubine Li, despises the untouchables, you should not eat or wear them, lest they soil your noble body."
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