Although Emperor Tianqi was moved by Yun Chuwei's story, he still asked, puzzled, "What does this have to do with Xie Xin's matter?"
Yun Chuwei continued, "At the time, I felt that I was also a woman, and since I held a high position, I should strive to make life better for other women. At least, I should ensure that they have a way to seek help when they are persecuted! However, it takes more than one day for ice to freeze over. It is not something that can be done in a short time. And Your Majesty also knows that my lifespan is destined to be short. Therefore, I hope that after my death, someone will take my place and continue this work."
After hearing Yun Chuwei's words, Emperor Tianqi understood what she wanted to do.
His anger had almost completely dissipated.
He said, "Get up!"
Upon hearing this, Yun Chuwei indeed stood up.
Emperor Tianqi continued, "Do you think Xiao Wu can do it?"
Yun Chuwei shook her head: "I don't know. However, women from high-ranking families in the capital are different from women from lower classes. I think that the Fifth Princess, being a woman herself, might be able to understand the hardships those women face."
Emperor Tianqi fell silent.
After listening to Yun Chuwei's words, he understood why Yun Chuwei was so close to Xie Xin.
Now I understand why Yun Chuwei intentionally or unintentionally promoted Xie Xin.
This immediately explains why Yun Chuwei granted power to some women.
Yun Chu lowered her head slightly and continued, "If Your Majesty feels that I handled this matter improperly, please punish me. I will certainly make corresponding changes afterward."
"No need! Just do what you think is right!" Emperor Tianqi waved his hand and said.
He wasn't unaware of the suffering of women at the bottom of society; he just felt there was no need to make a big fuss to change anything.
In fact, Yun Chuwei was very sensible in doing these things.
First of all, everything in the court is proceeding according to his plan: reforming the army, developing agriculture, and allowing the people to recuperate.
Yun Chuwei could only do what she wanted to a small extent within the scope of her authority, without affecting the overall situation and policies he had set.
It's nothing serious.
If he didn't even have such magnanimity, how could he have become an emperor for all ages?
Upon hearing this, Yun Chuwei knew that she had passed the test with Emperor Tianqi.
She bowed and thanked him, saying, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Emperor Tianqi thought for a moment and said, "As for Xiao Wu, she cannot go unpunished. How about this, since many farming families have been brought over from the Northern Frontier, let her go there for a while and learn about the lives of these farmers. I believe that after experiencing this, she will definitely understand the hardships faced by women even more."
After Emperor Tianqi finished speaking, he immediately said to Sun Jiasheng, "Bring me the pen, I will write an imperial edict!"
Yun Chuwei remained silent.
She understood what the Emperor Tianqi meant; he was not giving her a chance to plead or say anything more.
She simply said nothing and did nothing, just quietly lowered her head and waited for Emperor Tianqi to write the imperial edict.
After Emperor Tianqi finished writing the imperial edict, he looked up at Yun Chuwei and was very satisfied with her quietness.
He said, "Go out of the palace later and deliver this imperial edict to Xiao Wu, so that she can set off for the Northern Frontier in three days."
Yun Chuwei immediately agreed: "Your subject obeys the decree!"
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When Yun Chuwei left the Imperial Study, Sun Jiasheng personally saw her off.
Sun Jiasheng escorted Yun Chuwei to the door, where they happened to run into Qin Zhi, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.
Qin Zhi, neither humble nor arrogant, bowed to Yun Chuwei and greeted Sun Jiasheng.
Sun Jiasheng smiled at Qin Zhi and said, "Lord Qin, His Majesty's intention is for you to personally escort Miss Yun to the Fifth Princess's residence to deliver the imperial decree. Furthermore, all the Embroidered Uniform Guards at the Fifth Princess's residence will be withdrawn."
Qin Zhi was slightly startled upon hearing this.
He personally handed over the investigation booklet, as he had assumed His Majesty would not let Miss Yun off easily.
He never expected that Miss Yun would not only be unharmed, but would also be on her way to deliver an imperial edict to the Fifth Princess.
Qin Zhi truly felt the extent to which Yun Chuwei was favored.
Qin Zhi followed behind Yun Chuwei, neither too close nor too far, without saying a word.
Only after leaving the palace gates did Qin Zhi walk a few steps to Yun Chuwei and bow to her.
“Young Miss, the memorial I submitted was not my true intention. I hope you will forgive my rudeness and not hold it against me.”
Qin Zhi knew very well that His Majesty must have told Yun Chuwei about this matter, otherwise His Majesty would not have issued an edict to the Fifth Princess.
In other words, Yun Chuwei must have seen the memorial he submitted.
He should have apologized to Yun Chuwei while he was in the palace.
However, as the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, it was not appropriate for him to apologize to the young lady so hastily while still in the palace.
This is a more suitable time.
Upon hearing this, Yun Chuwei smiled and said, "Lord Qin, you flatter me. We are all working for His Majesty. Lord Qin is also acting according to His Majesty's orders, so how could I blame you?"
Lord Qin breathed a sigh of relief.
Whether Yun Chuwei was sincere or not, at least on the surface, she forgave him.
In other words, Yun Chuwei definitely wouldn't openly make things difficult for him.
In fact, Qin Zhi, as the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, was not afraid of Yun Chuwei at all.
However, not being afraid now doesn't mean not being afraid in the future.
Now, among His Majesty's sons, it seems that only Prince Xuan remains who will inherit the throne.
I heard that His Highness Prince Xuan is extremely obedient to Yun Chuwei.
Given His Majesty's current favor towards Yun Chuwei, when Prince Xuan ascends the throne and Miss Yun becomes Empress, she will definitely not be an ordinary Empress; at the very least, she will share power with the new Emperor.
At that time, if Yun Chuwei wanted to deal with him, it would only be a matter of a single word.
Therefore, he cannot offend Miss Yun, at least not on the surface.
As for other matters, he can use his connections with Huo Qingjue in the future, and he believes that protecting himself will not be difficult.
But who could have imagined that one day I would have to rely on my subordinates' connections?
Fortunately, he always treated Huo Qingjue well, and Huo Qingjue treated him like a brother and a father.
The relationship wasn't too awkward to establish.
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Yun Chuwei had no idea about the complicated thoughts in Qin Zhi's mind.
In her opinion, Qin Zhi was an upright person. His report was simply what he found out, without exaggeration or concealment.
She naturally wouldn't hold a grudge against Qin Zhi over such a trivial matter.
Upon seeing Xie Xin, she didn't bother to read the imperial edict aloud, but instead handed it directly to him.
Xie Xin looked at the imperial edict and his lips twitched slightly: "Father has exiled me to the frontier?"
Yun Chu smiled and said, "I'm going to observe the people's conditions, but it's uncertain when I'll be back!"
It must be said, His Majesty's move was truly brilliant.
Although he believed her story, he remained wary of her.
Sending Xie Xin to the border would at least ensure that she is not allowed to return, thus preventing her from gaining too much power in the court.
Your Majesty is still Your Majesty!
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