"Lose … you, why are you so …"
Li Yi bade farewell to the master of the Wang family. When he walked back, he looked at MIngzhu and said with disappointment, "Two hundred thousand taels of silver, how many academies can be built, how many pens and papers can be bought, and how many teachers can be hired? How can you just reject it like that!"
In the end, he did not say the word "wastrel". After all, she was not Miss.Liu, and it was not her family that was going to lose. But strictly speaking, this matter was jointly proposed by the two of them. It was the crystallization of their love, and it was their child. As a father, he had the right to fight for more and better benefits for his child.
"What did you say to Lord Wang just now?" MIngzhu looked at him and asked in confusion.
When the master of the Wang family left just now, his face was full of smiles, and he was obviously in a good mood. She could not think of a reason that could make the person who gave out one hundred thousand taels of silver so happy.
Then, she realized another problem. Looking at Li Yi, she asked uncertainly, "You just said — two hundred thousand taels of silver?"
"The Wang family has already agreed to donate two hundred thousand taels of silver." Li Yi waved his hand and said, "But don't make this matter known for now. Doesn't His Majesty want the Ministry of Rites to help you? Let them first …"
"Will this work?" MIngzhu looked at him and asked with a frown.
If this was the method he was talking about, then this matter would probably encounter unimaginable resistance.
"Of course — not!"
Li Yi looked at her and said, "Do you think others are as stupid as the Wang family? Why should they give us money for nothing? I have already made a list for you. When the time comes, let the officials of the Ministry of Rites visit them one by one. They will definitely not donate money. But you don't have to be angry. This is all in our plan. If you want to hear it, I will tell you now …"
MIngzhu waved her hand and said, "Next time. I have to accompany my mother later. I will leave first."
Li Yi had originally planned to tell her all the plans. Hearing this, he was slightly startled and looked at her in surprise.
Shouldn't she be eager to know all the plans? When did she become so unmotivated?
She could help him once or twice, or even eight or ten times, but she couldn't help him forever …
This is such an important matter, can't you show a little bit of enthusiasm?
The sound of her footsteps gradually faded away. Li Yi shook his head and stopped thinking about it. He shouted at her back, "The soup I brought for you is in the cafeteria. Don't forget to get it …" With that, he walked towards the palace gate.
MIngzhu's body trembled and she stopped in her tracks. An unnatural blush appeared on her face.
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Originally, he wanted to spend a few days in peace in the future and not care about the matters in the court. But sometimes, he couldn't stay idle. Fortunately, he was only helping the Eldest Princess with these things. He just gave her some ideas, and the rest was up to her.
Li Yi's skill in making soup had improved by leaps and bounds. He would change it every day. Yesterday, he had heard Xiao Huan and Ruyi say that her chest had been warm recently. Was she sick? She was too embarrassed to tell him these words. Li Yi could only tactfully tell her through Ruyi that it was normal for a girl to feel this way when she was growing.
Xiao Huan was almost seventeen. In another two years, the little servant girl would become the senior servant girl.
Of course, making soup was just a hobby for a while. What he liked to do the most was to sit in front of Ruyi after giving her a massage. He would put his ear on her lower abdomen and the two of them would talk about the private matters between husband and wife, including what name the child should be named and how to educate them. Of course, there was one point that the two of them tacitly agreed on. Whether it was a boy or a girl, they had to be skilled in both the pen and the sword. They didn't have to worry about this because they had a father who was skilled in both the pen and the sword.
But if they wanted to learn martial arts, Ruyi would be reluctant to be too strict with them. If they wanted to succeed, they needed Miss.Liu. But if she was too strict, it might scare the child … No, he had to think about it carefully.
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Many officials from the Ministry of Rites visited the officials and nobles in the capital one by one. They hoped that they could contribute to the development of education in the Jing Kingdom. They wanted to donate some money to build more academies so that the children who couldn't afford to study could have a chance to change their fate.
The officials from the Ministry of Rites visited them personally. Out of understanding, they couldn't let them return empty-handed.
Therefore, they really donated some silver.
One hundred taels, two hundred taels, and three hundred taels were considered too much. A minister only donated fifty taels. It was said that a minister counsellor of the Ministry of Rites walked around the Cui Family and didn't even drink a cup of tea.
It couldn't be said that they were stingy. After all, after the last audit, all the officials more or less donated money to the national treasury. Some even donated their family's wealth. It hadn't been that long. They couldn't ask the officials and nobles to donate money every time the court lacked money. After all, this wasn't a long-term plan.
Even if they didn't donate money, they had a valid reason that everyone could understand.
Moreover, the Emperor supported the poor. It was a terrible idea to ask the people from the Ministry of Rites to go to the rich families or the families of the officials related to them to raise money.
Even if they had money, they wouldn't donate it.
Her Royal Highness was only a woman after all. They thought she would have some brilliant plan, but according to the current situation, this matter was nothing more than a joke in the end.
Even the Ministry of Rites had advised the Emperor that they didn't want to participate in this matter anymore. Not only were they unpopular, they couldn't raise money, so it would be futile. They were usually very busy with work and didn't need to waste time on these things …
Ceng Shichun sat on the stone bench and held a cup of hot tea in his hand. He slowly said, "Although the Eldest Princess is powerful, she is still a woman. How can she easily solve something that even the Emperor can't do …"
Now, his treatment here had changed from herbal tea to hot tea. This was a great improvement for him.
Although the woman across from him still didn't want to talk to him and it was almost all him talking alone, after the court session, being able to sit here and talk for a while, even if it was just talking to himself, talking about some things in the court or old events, even if he didn't get any response, it was enough to calm his heart.
Ceng Zuimo's eyelashes fluttered and she suddenly said, "Her Royal Highness is an extraordinary woman. Maybe she really has a way …"
Her tone inevitably had a different meaning. Even if Her Royal Highness had no way, there would be someone who would help her find a way and help her solve all the problems properly and perfectly. There was no doubt about this.
Because he was always like that.
"Ahem, ahem!" The sudden voice startled Ceng Shichun and he almost choked on the tea in his mouth. He raised his head in disbelief. This was the first time she had taken the initiative to talk to him for so many days!
He wiped the corner of his mouth with his sleeve. After coming back to his senses, he hurriedly said, "Yes, yes, Her Royal Highness has created many miracles. Maybe this time, everyone will be impressed …"
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"In three days, she raised two thousand taels …" Emperor Jing rubbed his eyebrows and looked down. He said, "The Ministry of Rites is quite dissatisfied with this. They think this is too absurd. MIngzhu, what do you think?"
The slender figure standing below thought for a moment and said, "In that case, there is no need to trouble the Ministry of Rites anymore. Father, rest assured, I will think of a way."
A curious expression appeared on Emperor Jing's face. "Even with the Wang family's two hundred thousand taels, it is far from enough. What do you think? Tell me."
MIngzhu looked up at him and said softly, "He didn't say …"
"Who?" Emperor Jing was stunned for a moment before he seemed to understand something. He waved his hand and said, "Father knows. You can go now."
Seeing MIngzhu walk out of the door, Emperor Jing sighed and leaned back in his chair. He sighed and said, "I am old. It seems that I am really old …"
Chang De came out and asked, "Do you want me to bring him here?"
"There is no need." Emperor Jing waved his hand and said, "I don't care what method he uses to get so much money. Anyway, I don't have to worry about it … If things are not done well, be careful of his butt!"
Emperor Jing looked at the sky and said, "It is not early. It is not easy to rest early. Today … go to Concubine Yan's place."
Chang De nodded and a smile appeared on his old face.
His Majesty had not rested so early for a long time. If that boy took the initiative, many political affairs would not need His Majesty to worry about. Unfortunately …
Chang De suddenly looked in the direction of the Eldest Princess's departure and thought.
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