May Nanyang enjoy prosperity and flourishing!
The crowd knelt on the ground and shouted in unison.
The deep, resonant voice lingered in the hall for a long time. The guards on duty outside, hearing the overwhelming blessings from inside, couldn't help but wonder what was happening inside.
Everyone watched eagerly as the palace maids and eunuchs distributed the longevity cakes, and when they received theirs, they quickly reached out to take it.
First, I held it up in front of me and looked at it carefully. Then I took a small bite and slowly savored the taste.
Yun Yishu received a complete gold ingot. He was very excited, grinned happily, and fiddled with it for a long time before finally taking a bite.
Hmm, it's a little sweet, a bit like a steamed bun, and a bit like a pastry. The taste is pretty good.
[My sister is amazing! I never knew she could make such beautiful food!]
As Yun Yishu ate, he looked at Yun Duoduo and smiled at her. Yun Duoduo turned her head and saw Yun Yishu smiling at her. She returned the smile and gestured to the palace maid beside her to bring her third brother another piece of longevity cake.
Jin Jinzhi received a small longevity peach, which he savored carefully; it tasted delicious.
[Hmm, sweet but not cloying, and the little peaches look really cute.]
Jin Zhuangzhuang received a small gourd. "Brother, what's this?"
"This is a gourd."
"Ah, so it's a gourd!"
"Hahaha!"
Jin Zhuangzhuang fiddled with the gourd-shaped noodles on the plate, pinching off a small piece and chewing it as he did so.
"Your Majesty, Duoduo has made a great contribution this time. What do you think would be a good reward for her?"
The Empress Dowager took a bite of the longevity cake and shared a piece with Zhang Mama behind her.
The master and servant ate the warm, sweet-smelling birthday cake and nodded slightly.
"Mother, I think we should ask Duoduo what she thinks."
Yun Beiye looked at the Empress Dowager respectfully, then turned to ask Yun Duoduo. He knew that his daughter was very opinionated, and she had no shortage of ordinary things like gold and silver jewelry.
"Duoduo, is there anything you want?"
Faced with Yun Beiye's question, Yun Duoduo didn't know what to ask for for a moment, but she couldn't let such a good opportunity slip by.
What should I order?
Asking for money directly seems a bit too vulgar, and besides, she, the Ninth Princess of Nanyang, is not short of money.
Do we need to keep some precious medicinal herbs to save lives in emergencies?
It seems that's not necessary. Whatever she wants, whatever medicinal herbs she needs, she can just go to the Imperial Medical Bureau to get them.
Moreover, the medicine box has been upgraded now, so she can just take the medicine she needs directly from the medicine box.
Thinking about it this way, being a princess must be really great, you have everything!
She suddenly remembered watching some TV series and movies when she was in elementary school. Usually, at this time, people would ask for a get-out-of-jail-free card, or the emperor would bestow some kind of imperial sword or yellow jacket, which could save them from death in a critical moment.
Why doesn't she ask for a yellow jacket too?
Yun Duoduo knelt before the palace, glancing at Jin Jinzhi. For some reason, whenever she felt insecure or couldn't make up her mind, she would always think of Jin Jinzhi.
But Jin Jinzhi was seriously eating the birthday cake at that moment. The birthday cake was still warm in his hand and had a faint sweet aroma.
Yun Duoduo shook her head. They really couldn't be relied on. Oh well, she'd better figure it out herself!
[If you want the Imperial Sword or the Yellow Robe, I'm afraid Father Emperor wouldn't understand what that means; it seems Nanyang doesn't have such items.]
[Perhaps, we should ask for a get-out-of-jail-free card. In this era where the monarch can decide everything, a get-out-of-jail-free card can protect both ourselves and those around us.]
"Father, Duoduo, Duoduo wants a get-out-of-jail-free card."
Yun Duoduo hesitated before speaking her mind, then lowered her head, awaiting Yun Beiye's reply.
Although she was a princess and favored by the Empress Dowager and Yun Beiye, officials like Tan Biao and, before her, Lin Biaolian, kept appearing to slander and spread rumors about her.
If one day, her father really couldn't bear it anymore, or if there were a newborn in the palace and she lost all the favor she relied on, at least she could save her life with this get-out-of-jail-free card.
Moreover, this get-out-of-jail-free card can also protect those you want to protect in times of crisis.
The crowd gasped in disbelief.
Yun Beiye paused for a moment, then asked, "Duoduo, why do you want this?"
Jin Jinzhi paused for a moment in her hand holding the cup.
Yun Yizhong looked at Yun Duoduo with a complicated expression. "Royal sister, why did you ask for a pardon? Father has always valued you the most."
Moreover, the imperial sister is the only princess in the palace.
A hint of surprise flashed in Yun Beiye's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure and waved his hand, "Very well, Father will grant you a pardon!"
"Thank you, Father Emperor!"
After kneeling and bowing, Yun Duoduo returned to her seat.
As everyone watched the other princes and grandsons present their birthday gifts, they ate the longevity cakes they had been given. Some received longevity peaches, some gourds, and some gold ingots.
"Hey, I still have filling inside!" the ministers exclaimed in unison.
Why don't I have this one?
What kind of filling is yours?
"Mine is red bean paste."
"There's meat in here!"
After everyone ate for a while longer, the atmosphere gradually quieted down.
"Today, envoys from Loulan have come to my Nanyang, wanting us to open a trading port. What do you think, my ministers?" Yun Beiye cleared his throat and said, his words slow and authoritative.
The ministers put down their chopsticks and teacups, looked at each other, and didn't know how to start the conversation.
Some ministers whispered among themselves, heads bowed, afraid that Yun Beiye would call their names.
Looking at everyone's reactions, Yun Duoduo felt that it was just like when she was in school and her homeroom teacher called on her or when she was asked to answer questions by other teachers.
“Father, I believe that Nanyang and Loulan can exchange goods and resources,” Yun Yizhong said.
"Second Prince, what if refugees sneak in and disrupt the security of the capital after opening this port?" a minister asked, frowning.
"And another thing, if our Nanyang products are sold to Loulan, what will happen if the people can't buy what they need?" another minister said.
"Wouldn't opening up a trading port give Loulan an opportunity to take advantage of this?"
"yes."
"It's hard to say."
"In my opinion, Nanyang is a vast and resource-rich land, and can be completely self-sufficient. There is no need to engage in trade with Loulan."
"Lord Wang, you are mistaken..."
"Alright, stop arguing." Yun Beiye waved his hand, signaling the ministers at the table to stop their back-and-forth debate.
“Father, I believe we can proceed step by step,” Yun Yizhong said calmly.
"Oh, what do you mean?" Yun Beiye gestured for Yun Yizhong to continue, quite intrigued.
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