"A vacation resort?" Not only the Emperor, but everyone turned to look at Yang Mengchen.
"It is an entertainment venue that integrates ecology, sightseeing, relaxation, and vacation." Yang Mengchen said with a smile, "I’ve heard from Wende that Father Emperor is wholeheartedly determined to improve the living conditions of his subjects, yet the treasury is not well-endowed, and Father Emperor worries about this day and night;
I can’t help much, but I thought about setting up a resort, dedicating seventy percent of the monthly profits to Father Emperor, twenty percent to our own family, and ten percent to establish the Royal Charity;
Even if there’s only sixty thousand in profit per month, seventy percent would be over forty thousand, and nearly half a million a year. If this sum is added to Father Emperor’s private coffers, it could certainly help with some matters, and I will continue to find ways to relieve Father Emperor of his worries;
The twenty percent profit shall serve as pocket money for our own family;
And the Royal Charity can help those truly in need and also earn praise for Father Emperor and the Imperial Court, a true win-win;
I wonder if Father Emperor agrees to my plan?"
"Jiujiu has the Emperor’s and the Imperial Court’s interests at heart, of course I agree."
Over the years, the Emperor had developed a heart of steel, unflinching even when faced with great pressure, but now he felt moved and softened by this daughter-in-law. She not only put herself at risk for his and the court’s benefit but also toiled to raise silver coins and win praise for him. The Empress Dowager was right, this daughter-in-law truly is the lucky star of him and Dong Chu.
Waving Yang Mengchen forward, the Empress Dowager held her hand affectionately and said, "Good child, you have worked hard."
"It is but a meager effort by your granddaughter-in-law." Yang Mengchen smiled and shook her head.
Taking out her handkerchief to dab at the corners of her eyes, the Empress remarked with feeling, "It’s Momo who has the foresight to marry such a good wife."
Grand Prince, Prince Ning, and Long Yingtong nodded their agreement.
"Of course." Long Xuanmo said, nonchalant and unblushing, drawing laughter from the crowd, while Yang Mengchen shot him a chiding glance and her cheeks turned red.
Prince Ning asked with curiosity, "Niece-in-law, could you briefly describe what the vacation resort would be like?"
Yang Mengchen described the resort to everyone with a smile.
Apart from Long Xuanmo, who was already aware, the others listened in amazement. Once the resort was built, it was bound to be a secure source of profit, and wealth would roll in. Hearing about it made them eager to experience it for themselves, not to mention the younger generation.
In two days, the Grand Prince would return to the border, feeling somewhat regretful that he could not wait for the resort to be completed and be one of the first to enjoy it. But there would be other opportunities. He immediately offered his assistance for anything Yang Mengchen needed in the next two days.
Prince Ning also straightforwardly told Yang Mengchen to assign him tasks.
Imperial Uncle and Seventh Imperial Uncle are highly esteemed and have good reputations, so they’ll primarily be responsible for setting up the Royal Charity. I will discuss the bylaws with the two elders later," Yang Mengchen had many responsibilities and indeed couldn’t be everywhere at once: "As for the resort, I’ll leave it to eldest brother-in-law, Fifth Imperial Younger Brother, and us; once the resort and charity are built, I hope Father Emperor will bestow plaques."
Since the Grand Prince was returning to the border, Yang Mengchen had originally planned to have Prince Ning and Prince Kang, Long Yiyu, supervise the charity construction. However, Prince Duan volunteered to take on Long Xuanmo’s task of planting and promoting four types of crops. Long Xuanmo was certainly willing, but the Emperor was concerned, so he instructed Long Yiyu and Prince Duan to take on half of the responsibilities each, and they departed for Qinghe Prefecture yesterday.
The Emperor, Grand Prince, and Prince Ning nodded, "That’s also good."
"Third Imperial Sister-in-Law, what should I do?" Long Yingtong asked eagerly, with both the Empress Dowager and the Empress likewise looking at Yang Mengchen.
Yang Mengchen said with a smile, "The Royal Grandmother and Mother Empress should supervise our work and instruct us where we can improve. Yingtong can assist me." Yingtong didn’t like being confined to the palace, so it was a good opportunity for her to get out and get some fresh air.
Long Yingtong secretly heaved a sigh of relief, her eyes smiling. The palace was too stifling, and she didn’t like it at all. Third Imperial Sister-in-Law truly understood her.
But the Empress furrowed her brows, yet with the Emperor and Empress Dowager remaining silent, she couldn’t oppose.
The Emperor then instructed Sun Chuanmao to summon Min Luozhan and Long YiXuan.
Yang Mengchen discussed the bylaws in detail with everyone, and the likes of Prince Ning offered suggestions based on practical considerations, which Yang Mengchen graciously accepted and incorporated into the revisions.
Yang Mengchen entrusted the construction of the resort to Luo Cheng, Feng Lin, and Peng Rong, while the Charity Event was placed in the hands of Mi Mingfu and Chang Wu. Having worked with these five for years, she trusted and felt confident in them.
Having acquired the deed for the vacant land, Yang Mengchen called Luo Cheng and the others to divide the area and conduct an on-site inspection. She then instructed them to draft plans for their respective zones to be integrated into her proposal and design documents.
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