The next day, all the concubines received a summons from Empress Chenfei and went to Tinglan Palace to gather in the rain.
Ning Wanyin rarely summoned concubines.
No summons will be made unless it is an important matter.
So the Concubine Chen issued an order. Even though it was raining heavily in the city, all the concubines knew that this matter was of great importance. No one dared to neglect it, and they all rushed to Tinglan Palace early in the morning.
Ning Wanyin, who was sitting in the main seat, arrived early today, which was rare.
When everyone is here...
Ning Wanyin looked at everyone and said, "It's raining heavily in the capital, and the canals have burst their banks. As concubines, we should pray for the country. From today on, all the concubines will take turns to go to Baohua Palace to chant scriptures and pray for blessings."
"Yes!" The women obeyed.
This is what the concubines have to do whenever they encounter natural disasters or man-made disasters, and everyone is familiar with it.
Xiao Yunyao felt uncomfortable watching Ning Wanyin giving orders. She was like a queen...
"Speaking of the heavy rain in the capital, I am really worried. I want to share your majesty's worries, but I can't think of a better way except praying. Her Majesty is older than me and has more experience than me. I'm sure she has a better idea..." Xiao Yunyao looked at Ning Wanyin with a smile.
Flood matter.
Xiao Yunyao didn't just think about praying.
As the consort assisting in managing the six palaces, there is actually one more thing I can discuss with Your Majesty.
That is to donate money to charity.
It has been a long time since wealthy families in Beijing set up soup kitchens to do charity work and gain fame.
But which of these concubines sent to the palace had not provided porridge to the public before entering the palace? Who did not have a good reputation for kindness? Who needed to do this again?
And if everyone donates, it doesn't reflect your kindness. If everyone is kind, the emperor won't treat you differently. What's the benefit?
Therefore, this move will not only fail to earn much money, but will only offend people.
Xiao Yunyao suggested praying, not because she couldn't think of other ways, but because she didn't want to offend others.
Now she deliberately used words to provoke Ning Wanyin.
It depends on whether Ning Wanyin will come up with other ideas or admit that she can only think of praying, just like herself.
Others always think that Ning Wanyin is better than her.
So Xiao Yunyao insisted on proving that she was no worse than Ning Wanyin.
"You are too kind, Consort Hui, but I do have another idea." Ning Wanyin added casually, looking at the concubines:
"The canal burst its banks, and the people were displaced. Your Majesty sent court officials to provide disaster relief. I have a suggestion. We can donate the extra silver to raise funds for disaster relief."
Xiao Yunyao was delighted. You really dare to bring it up.
As soon as Ning Wanyin finished speaking, many concubines looked unhappy.
Upon hearing this, Concubine Jing nodded in agreement, "Your Majesty, what you said makes sense. Your Majesty, you are kind and compassionate, and you are truly a role model for us to learn from."
Many concubines looked even uglier.
We donated money, but you still get a good reputation?
Ning Wanyin continued calmly, "Last night, I reported this to His Majesty. His Majesty was very pleased to hear that the concubines were so patriotic and loyal."
"Sacred edict: This is a good deed, for the people, for the country, and for the king. The concubines are truly virtuous concubines unprecedented in history, and they should be recorded in history books."
In short, when the emperor heard that you were going to do such good deeds, he decided to record your names in the book.
The donation only gained temporary fame, and many concubines were not happy about it.
But what if this is a chance to go down in history?
All the concubines looked at Ning Wanyin in shock.
Fu Jiaoyi was stunned. "Empress Chen, are you serious? Can you leave your name in history?"
"My concubines, your benevolent deeds will go down in history." Ning Wanyin responded affirmatively.
Helian Qi agreed with this matter.
A wise ruler and a virtuous concubine always appear together.
So, does the emperor want to create a bunch of virtuous concubines to enhance his reputation?
As for whether the ministers would object?
The court is filled with your fathers and brothers, and the children of important officials are all in the palace. Do the major families want to produce a celebrity?
Before Ning Wanyin went to see the emperor last night, she thought over and over again about the attitudes of the emperor, court officials, concubines, aristocrats, and the people.
If you want to do something for the disaster victims, you have to count everything first.
Many concubines showed joy on their faces.
Many people have neither children nor love, and just live a muddled life, but they never expected that there would be such an opportunity to bring honor to themselves and their family.
You absolutely cannot donate less!
As for those ordinary concubines who had no property at home, they did not need to try their best to donate more. Otherwise, wouldn't it be a sign of corruption? There was no need to worry about donating too little.
At present, after two selections, almost all the nobles and aristocratic families in the palace have been included.
These are the richest people in the Great Yan Dynasty. The wealth accumulated over hundreds of years...
Every family has countless properties.
"Everyone, please do what you can. If you are willing to contribute, please come to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to register within three days." Ning Wanyin finally said, "Everyone, please go home."
"Yes." The concubines accepted the order. Many of them were happy and prepared to donate money, and they also planned to ask the family if they could give more...
Xiao Yunyao was almost angry to death when she saw this scene.
Ning Wanyin actually persuaded the emperor to perform such a spooky trick. How despicable.
That afternoon.
Wei Yingya sneaked to the Cining Palace to pay a visit.
"Empress Dowager, you must help me. I have no relatives and you are the only one who can help me..." Wei Yingya looked earnest.
Queen Mother Xue was confused and asked, "What have you done wrong?"
"The Ning family is raising money for charity, and their name will be passed down through the ages!" Wei Yingya said helplessly, "But I don't have any family support, and my monthly salary is not enough to spend... I heard that Tang Miaoling wants to donate 10,000 taels, and Fu Jiaoyi also wants to donate 10,000 taels..."
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