Chapter 116: Retreating to advance is a means of advancement
Yu Yushi also stood up and said, "Princess Jinzhu is not an official after all. Her private charity auction is suspected of soliciting public opinion. I believe that it should be organized by the government, which is more legitimate."
Censor Li nodded repeatedly, "I second the motion."
The emperor sat on the dragon throne, watching the expressions of the officials. He began to test them. "My dear ministers, what do you think?"
An official from the Ministry of Rites stepped forward and said, "I also feel that leaving it to Princess Jinyun is extremely inappropriate and unjustifiable. We at the Ministry of Rites have experience and can take over."
"Our court is more suitable."
"Your Majesty, we in the Censorate are all eloquent and well-suited for this job."
"Our Ministry of Industry has everything and is the best fit."
No one cultivates barren land, but people fight over it once it is cultivated.
When you see others making achievements, you rush over to reap the benefits. That's human nature.
Everyone was deadlocked in their argument and asked the emperor to make the decision.
The emperor's heart moved, "Everyone has this idea, which makes me very embarrassed. I will listen to Princess Jinyun's opinion."
Yu Yushi immediately said, "Your Majesty, I don't think this is necessary. Everything is up to you."
The emperor raised an eyebrow, "Then, leave it to the Mirror Department."
Everyone was anxious. That wouldn't work. They didn't dare to compete with Mingjingsi, and they couldn't win.
"Your Majesty, how about you listen to Princess Jinyun's opinion?"
After the court session, the heads of various departments followed the emperor to the Yangxin Palace.
Yun Zheng came hurriedly and saluted gracefully.
"Greetings to the Emperor, may the Emperor be well and safe."
"I wonder what's the important matter that you summoned me to see you?"
The emperor looked at the woman with high spirits and was unable to bring himself to speak.
He pointed at the people present and said, "They are the ones looking for you."
Yun Zheng looked at everyone and nodded in greeting, with an elegant and calm demeanor, without a trace of timidity.
The Minister of Revenue smiled at her apologetically. It was not that he wanted to compete, but everyone was competing, and if he didn't, he would be eliminated.
The Left Censor-in-Chief was the first to speak out, "Princess Jinyun, you are not a court official, so you are not suitable to be in charge of the charity auction."
Others echoed, "Yes, you are just a woman."
Yun Zheng asked curiously, "Why didn't you object before? Was I a man then?"
Everyone: ...
Of course, it was because the results had not been released at that time and everyone thought it was just children playing house.
Who would have thought that it would be such a huge success.
Faced with huge profits, everyone was crazy about it.
Not to mention how much money was made last time, just this time the tickets cost 12,000 yuan each, and fifty tickets were sold in one day.
Those who didn’t buy the item were beating their chests and stamping their feet in frustration, looking for ways to buy it everywhere.
The Left Censor-in-Chief said coldly, "Princess Jinyun, we are discussing this with you in a friendly manner. Please stop acting like a child and put the overall situation first."
Usually this sentence means that the other party will feel wronged.
Yun Zheng didn't indulge them. "I'm just a merchant's daughter, how can I understand the overall situation? I only know that people come and go for profit."
There was something hidden in her words, implying something about them.
The Left Censor-in-Chief was very assertive. "Alright, since you said so, we won't discuss this with you. We are here to inform you that you don't have to worry about the charity auction. We, the government, have taken it over."
Yun Zheng frowned and turned to look at the emperor. "Your Majesty, what do you say? I only listen to you."
The trust in her eyes left the emperor speechless.
Yun Zheng looked at him eagerly, "I want to hear it from you yourself."
The emperor was silent for a moment, "Let you gentlemen try it."
Yun Zheng's face grew colder and colder, and the light in her eyes disappeared in an instant.
"I will listen carefully to the Holy Spirit's instructions."
Looking at the obedient Yun Zheng, the emperor felt inexplicably uncomfortable, as if he had lost something precious.
Everyone didn't expect her to be so easy to talk to. "That's right, women should stay at home quietly."
Yun Zheng threw out an account book with an expressionless face, "Settlement the bill first."
A few people came over to take a look, "What? 230,000?"
Yun Zheng scoffed, "You don't think the auction is easy, do you? The amount of manpower, material resources, and financial resources invested in the early stages is unimaginable."
"This is the money I paid for the charity auction. Please settle the bill."
The Left Censor-in-Chief looked at the ridiculously high prices and said sternly, "This is a false price. We don't accept it."
Tea costs ten thousand yuan, is it really that expensive?
"Besides, any expenses that we haven't agreed to in advance will not be recognized."
Yun Zheng looked calm as she looked around. "Don't recognize him? You all don't recognize him?"
"Yes, I don't recognize any of them."
The mockery in Yun Zheng's eyes grew even stronger. "You guys said that, don't regret it."
The emperor felt vaguely uneasy. It was not her style to keep quiet and not make a fuss. She would not tolerate any grievance.
"Jinyun, you are a capable person. True gold is not afraid of fire. You will have another chance next time."
Yun Zheng said calmly, "Your Majesty, have you ever thought about this? The money I earn is only spent on you. How much of their money will actually reach you? 10% is good enough."
The emperor was silent.
Yun Zheng sighed softly, "Oh, I'm sad. Anyone can bully me. From now on, I won't care about anything else. I'll just eat and drink every day and wait for death."
The emperor finally understood why he was uneasy. She was going to let it go. "Jinyun, you..."
Yun Zheng bowed solemnly and said, "Long live our emperor. Long live him. Long live him."
The emperor's expression changed slightly.
"I'll take my leave."
Without waiting for the emperor to say anything, Yun Zheng got up and turned around to leave. Her back was extremely resolute, as if she had made up her mind never to look back.
Everyone looked at each other, seeing the emperor's ugly face, and didn't dare to speak.
Yun Zheng walked out of the palace with a stern face, but as soon as she got on her own carriage, the corners of her mouth raised slightly, which was interesting.
Counter their moves and fight with them.
There is no way to steal her fruits or take advantage of her.
She eats everything and refuses to suffer any loss.
As soon as the carriage drove out, it was stopped.
It was Li Wuyang who came after hearing the news. He had been out of Beijing for the past two days and hurried back after hearing the news.
"Are you okay?"
He was covered in dust, and his eyes were full of concern. Yun Zheng's heart softened and she told him the truth.
"Sometimes, retreating to advance is also a strategy."
They will all beg her to come back, and then the initiative will be in her hands and she will be the one to set the conditions.
Your Majesty...does he really think she is the Goddess of Wealth who has no temper?
Haha, every penny she pays needs to be repaid.
"Please, Ninth Thousand Year Old, help me with something."
Seeing that she was really not sad, Li Wuyang secretly breathed a sigh of relief, "You say."
In the palace, the emperor was busy reviewing memorials.
"Nine thousand years old requests to see you."
"Let him in."
Li Wuyang came in, bowed, and presented a brocade box.
"Your Majesty, this is the ticket fee paid by Princess Jinyun. One ticket costs ten thousand taels. We sold fifty tickets, so the total is five hundred thousand taels."
Looking at the thick banknotes, the emperor felt little joy in his heart. "Royal brother, is Jinyun really angry?"
Li Wuyang said calmly, "I am sad. Once the heart is cold, it can never be warmed up again."
The emperor's heart trembled slightly, and he said something was wrong. Isn't this the greatest sorrow than a dead heart?
"Not really."
Li Wuyang said calmly, "She wasn't sad because those people stole the fruits of her victory, but because the king she was loyal to stood by and watched coldly, allowing others to bully her. The more sincere a person is, the easier it is to get hurt."
The emperor's face changed drastically.
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