Xiao Lingling called out to the master and servant who were discussing something, interrupting their conversation.
"Wait a minute. Since we're going to do this, let's do it right. If you're the only ones to initiate it, the effect will be limited.
In addition to the wealthy merchants, the families of the rich and powerful are not short of money. Most of this money comes from the common people, so it is naturally best used on them.
Don't worry, I have a way to mobilize them. I will find someone to find a solution when I get back.
Once I'm sure, I'll tell you and then we'll take action."
Ning Shi couldn't help but frown. "Is this possible? They've always looked down on people like us from merchant families. Even the wife of a fourth-rank official dares to sneer at us.
He said he didn't want to associate with people like us, worried that we would be tainted by the smell of money..."
Little Bell rolled her eyes and said, "Don't listen to them. My master said that this is called sour grapes.
I haven't seen how honest those officials are, yet they dare to look down on merchants? At least merchants make money honestly and don't embezzle money! "
Ning Shi was amused by her expression and burst out laughing, "Yeah, those people don't understand as well as a kid like you.
My father also said that some people may appear to be very powerful in public, but they are actually the most greedy in private. Even us, the four major grain traders, cannot escape their clutches.
This shows how dark they are behind the scenes. It’s a pity that no one would believe these words if they were spoken out, or even if they were believed, no one would dare to expose them.”
Little Bell clenched her fists, "Don't be afraid, there are many people older than them! I'll go find my senior brother in a moment!"
Ning Shi naturally knew who Dr. Jiang's eldest disciple was, and her eyes immediately lit up with excitement.
"That's entirely possible! As long as the eldest prince stands here, no one will dare to say anything."
When Xiao Lingling thought about this, she felt like she was restless and couldn't sit still at all. She couldn't stay still after she finished giving Ning Shi the injection.
He barely spent the whole morning seeing patients at the Divine Medicine Clinic, and as soon as he took a break, he immediately took Chunying and the other person back home.
Today, Jiang Xinian was called to the palace to perform again, but because the queen had woken up two days ago, he came back not long after.
He was a little surprised to see Xiao Lingling coming back at noon.
"Why did you come back so early today? Did you encounter something that you couldn't handle?"
Xiao Lingling shook her head and went over to sit on the stool. Chunying immediately brought her new dishes and chopsticks.
"No, I want to talk to my senior brother about something. Master, is my senior brother still in the palace? Can I go see him?"
Jiang Xinian picked up an egg with his chopsticks and asked curiously, "Why are you looking for your senior brother for no reason? If you need any help, you can tell me."
"No, this matter can only be handled by the eldest brother, or the emperor and the queen."
Jiang Xinian knew this was a serious matter, so he didn't force himself to take the blame. "Your senior brother is still in the palace, but he should be able to come out this afternoon.
If you're in a hurry, I can take you to the palace. Should we wait for him to come out, or go straight into the palace?"
Xiao Lingdang thought for a moment and swallowed the food in her mouth. "Then let's go to the palace and talk!"
"Okay, let's eat first!"
Xiao Lingling nodded. She had been busy all morning and was already hungry, so she ate voraciously.
Fang looked at her for a long time and said slowly, "Why do I feel like Xiao Lingling seems to have grown a little taller? This dress was just made not long ago, why do the trouser legs look a little short?"
As soon as these words were spoken, Xiao Lingling stopped moving immediately, her eyes widened with excitement, and she threw down her chopsticks and jumped off the stool.
She bent over and kept looking down, trying to see if her trouser legs were too short.
In the end, after a long time of effort, I didn't see the expected ankle...
"Mom, are you seeing things? I've really grown taller?"
Fang was amused and stepped forward to pat her on the back, "Stand up straight and let me see!"
Little Bell stood up straight immediately, with her chin slightly raised, wishing she could grow taller.
Fang measured her body with her hands and said, "Wow, you've really grown taller. The sleeves were a little longer before, but now they feel just right.
These pants are indeed a bit short, showing the ankles. I guess if they were longer, they would be as long as a knuckle."
As Fang spoke, she measured the length of her knuckles with her little finger.
Actually, it wasn’t really that much, but little Bell was extremely excited.
The reason was simple: she had maintained the same height for more than half a year without moving.
If she doesn't grow taller, she really wonders if she will become a shorty in the future.
Although it hasn't grown too much now, it has grown at least. Maybe it will grow even more next time?
Thinking of this, Xiao Lingling couldn't stop laughing. She even laughed after every two bites of her food. She looked so silly and stupid that it was unbearable to watch.
This situation did not end until I entered the palace.
The master and disciple stood in the imperial study. Little Bell laughed at the emperor from time to time, making the emperor's scalp numb with laughter.
He held Xiao Lingling in a different direction, with his back to Xiao Lingling, and gestured to Jiang Xinian.
"What's wrong with this kid?"
Jiang Xinian shook his head helplessly and used his hand on his leg to measure Xiao Lingling's height.
The emperor understood immediately and almost couldn't help laughing out loud. He quickly changed the subject.
"Ahem, well, now that the Queen's illness has been cured, the imperial decree to reward Little Bell can be issued.
I will arrange for someone to deliver the imperial edict tomorrow morning, and you just need to wait at home. By the way, what brings you to the palace today?"
Jiang Xinian pointed at Xiao Lingling and said, "Don't ask me, it was this little girl who wanted to come in. She said she wanted to look for her senior brother."
The emperor looked puzzled and turned Xiao Lingdang back over. "Oh? Xiao Lingdang, what do you want to talk to your senior brother about? Tell me, maybe I can help you."
When Xiao Lingling heard this, she barely pulled herself out of her excitement. She tilted her head and thought about it, but didn't hide it.
"Well, I saw a patient today. I cured her illness, and she was so happy that she wanted to do good deeds and donate money to the refugees in the north.
She also said she was the daughter of one of the four major grain merchants and planned to convert the silver into grain and donate it directly. She also planned to raise funds among the wealthy businessmen in the capital.
I thought, if we're going to donate, then wealthy businessmen and so many adults can donate. But in that case, don't we have to find someone to take the lead?
So, I decided to look for my eldest brother. After all, he is the prince."
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