"Does Third Uncle still remember that I have a garden on Mount Everlasting Spring?" Qin Yining sat down on an armchair to the side. Immediately, a maidservant brought tea over.
"How could I not remember? It is said that your garden is filled with all kinds of precious birds and plants. It is as grand and magnificent as a celestial palace. It is even more extravagant than the Empress's Everlasting Spring Garden next door. The most precious thing is that there is a hot spring there … "Third Master suddenly stopped talking and leaned over in confusion," Sister Yi, why did you mention the garden? "
Qin Yining smiled, "I plan to sell all the exotic flowers and rare birds in the courtyard, as well as all the luxurious decorations in the courtyard. I'll exchange them all for money so that the refugees in the city can settle in."
Third Master couldn't help but be flabbergasted when he heard this, "Sister Yi, that garden isn't … I mean, it would be a pity to tear it down and sell it for money. You really don't have to do this!"
Qin Yu knitted his brows in deep thought, "Fourth Sister, are you planning to create public opinion?"
"Exactly." Qin Yining smiled faintly.
It wasn't that Third Master didn't understand Qin Yining's actions. The news that the Emperor had shut down Qin Huaiyuan and removed him from his position would soon be known by everyone. Qin Huaiyuan had always been very popular among the common people, so the Emperor's actions would naturally attract some public anger. But the Qin Family, who was clearly the victim, was willing to sell all the valuable items in a famous garden to support the refugees that the imperial court couldn't support. Once this move was made known, the public opinion would become even louder. As long as the Emperor still cherished his reputation, he wouldn't be too harsh on Qin Huaiyuan.
Qin Han also understood, but he couldn't help but worry, "Your idea is good, but our Emperor is a shameless person. Previously, he was able to disregard his reputation and destroy the family of a loyal official like Duke Ding's Household. Now, would he let Eldest Uncle off so easily?"
Qin Yining thought about it carefully and said cautiously, "The situation seems similar, but it's also not the same. At that time, the reason why the Emperor ordered the execution of the male members of her maternal grandfather's family was because the Emperor of Da Zhou had sent a letter of credence. The news had spread through the streets and alleys that the Emperor of Da Zhou was very dissatisfied with the fact that he didn't get the brain matter and wanted the Emperor's life. The Emperor was afraid that Da Zhou's Emperor would immediately order an assassin to kill him. That was why he immediately executed the men of Duke Ding's fu to appease Da Zhou's anger. As for the rumors that His Majesty wanted to appease Emperor Zhou's anger and hoped that the other side would stop the war, I don't agree. His Majesty was mainly afraid that he would be killed by others, followed by the country. "
Qin Han nodded. "You're right."
"It's different this time. Although the war has already begun, with His Majesty's usual personality, he will still be able to live a life of luxury without a knife on his neck. His sense of crisis will not be as strong. That's why this time, public opinion will put pressure on His Majesty and make him unhappy. It's possible that he will feel ashamed. However, he won't kill my father for the time being. "
As Qin Yining analyzed the situation, Third Master, Qin Han, and Qin Yu all turned to look at her attentively.
"Don't look at how His Majesty used Guozhang Cao. In his heart, His Majesty still has some fear of Guozhang Cao. This can be seen from how His Majesty used my father. Right now, His Majesty wants to use the relationship between Guozhang Cao and Tatan to ask for Tatan's help and reduce Da Zhou's attack on us. That's why he had no choice but to help Guozhang Cao rise again. However, His Majesty still has some fear of Guozhang Cao. In this court, other than my father, there is no one else who has the ability to control Guozhang Cao. That's why His Majesty didn't immediately kill my father. Instead, he locked him up in the Ministry of Justice's prison for him to reflect on his actions. He also didn't order people to interrogate him. "
Third Master nodded repeatedly. He didn't think that Qin Yining would be able to analyze the matters of the court so thoroughly. She even knew about the relationship between Tatan and Guozhang Cao. After all, Third Master wasn't an official of the court. With his intelligence and ability, he was already exhausted from managing the Family Qin shops and businesses. He didn't have the time or energy to pay attention to the matters of the court. As such, when he heard Qin Yining's analysis, he felt as if he had been enlightened.
"If that's the case, then if we can create some good public opinion, it really will be helpful to eldest brother." Third Master nodded.
Qin Yining said, "That's also my analysis. However, I can't be sure if my analysis is correct or not. However, I think that if there is pressure from public opinion, His Majesty isn't someone who will give up. If he wants to continue being a 'wise ruler', he will definitely let go. Moreover, he still needs to use father to keep the Cao family in check. "
"I feel that Fourth Sister's analysis is feasible." Qin Han nodded.
Qin Yu's thoughts were more profound.
He wasn't like Qin Han, who directly gave suggestions. However, after thinking about it carefully, he also felt that Qin Yining's analysis was reasonable. Thus, he nodded in agreement.
Third Master stood up and paced back and forth a few times. He clapped his hands and said, "Good. This method is feasible." Thinking about it carefully, this method could not only save Qin Huaiyuan, but also save the rest of the Family Qin in the future. Moreover, the brothers had been relying on Qin Huaiyuan for many years. Without Qin Huaiyuan, the Family Qin's decision maker, it would be difficult for them to make any progress. Thus, it was more important to save the people first.
As such, Third Master asked, "Sister Yi, how do you plan to settle these refugees?"
Qin Yining frowned and thought for a moment. He said, "Send someone to tell these people that there are jobs in my Ning Garden. If they can earn food, they can go if they want. I think that for people who live in precarious situations, having a job, food to eat, and a roof over their heads is already enough for them. "
Third Master was stunned. "You don't plan on raising these people for nothing."
Qin Yining said in surprise, "I'm doing a good deed. I'm not a parent. How can I raise them for nothing?"
Third Master clapped his hands and laughed heartily. "Good, good. Fourth Lass, you're not the type to fish for fame. You're just like your Third Uncle, haha!"
Qin Yining laughed and said, "Since Third Uncle and my two brothers think it's feasible, then I'll arrange for people to do it."
Third Master said, "What do you want to do? How much money do you need? Give me a detailed plan."
Qin Yining smiled and shook his head. He said, "Third Uncle, for the sake of insurance, I don't plan on using the family's money for this matter. Also, I have a little idea. Third Uncle, you should secretly start paying attention to how many businesses the family owns. Leave a backup plan for the family, just in case. "
"You mean …"
"Don't put all your eggs in one basket." Qin Yining smiled faintly. "Third Uncle, don't worry. I don't have any other intentions. As for the matter of resettling the refugees, if it's successful, then everyone in our Family Qin will be responsible for it. If the Emperor gets angry, then I'll be responsible for it alone. I'll discuss this matter with the head shopkeeper of the Zhaoyun Agency. Whether it's manpower or resources, I don't plan on using the Family Qin. I also don't plan on using a single cent of the Family Qin's money. "
"Sister Yi …" Third Master was so moved that the rims of his eyes began to sting.
When Qin Yu looked at Qin Yining, the expression in his eyes also became deep. He was the one who placed the most importance on protecting himself. Now that he saw that a little girl like Qin Yining was actually so responsible, his face began to heat up.
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