Chapter 50 - Winning the hearts of the people
Speaking of a charity disaster relief party, all the official eunuchs or merchants' families in the capital who have some names and money have expressed their hearts slightly. But it was only this night, not only was the resettlement of the victims of the whole winter solved, but the local officials in the provinces heard that all the princes and ministers in the capital, the wealthy businessmen and wealthy men were all contributing to the disaster relief, and there was one who did not follow suit, and there was a wave of charity and disaster relief in the Great Zhou for a while. In the later period, all the people affected by the disaster were well resettled in the local area alone, and the situation of refugees in the capital became more and more stable.
Since then, the little princess of Heng Wangfu has become famous in one fell swoop, and the streets and alleys are all talking about how this Heng princess has great powers, hands and eyes to the sky, and only a song and dance performance has made various high-ranking officials and wealthy businessmen pay money and food. And since the person who did the good thing made up a children's rhyme to sing, "King Heng is a little princess, smart and beautiful, right and wrong, everyone laughs when you sing and dance, and after laughing, you take out the silver ticket, and the silver ticket is used to save the people, and the people applaud in unison, and they all applaud." ”
finally solved King Heng's troubles, and it can be regarded as a great good deed, and Ling'er is extremely useful in her heart. It's a pity that there are troubles in addition to being useful, and these days, whenever you go out, there will be people watching or following your carriage, and even some people bowing down to you from a distance. All of this really made Ling'er unbearable, so she simply closed the door and stayed to avoid the limelight first.
However, it was said that the king of Naheng had obtained sufficient silver taels and supplies, so he naturally arranged the affected people properly, and went to the court to restore his life in only a few days. Emperor Xuanwen was overjoyed when he heard this, although he didn't ask about the situation of the disaster victims these days, the worry in his heart was that it was difficult to sleep and eat. Unexpectedly, King Heng lived up to his expectations today, and the appreciation and love of the past was a little more, and he praised King Heng in front of the civil and military officials in the court.
Although King Heng was happy in his heart, he did not dare to receive the merit alone, and he was hesitating about how to explain the situation. But he saw his uncle come out and played: "King Heng has made meritorious contributions to pacifying and rescuing the victims this time, but it is also indispensable to Princess Heng's contributions, if you say that this year's winter snow disaster, I am afraid that the people of Dazhou will not only work hard and be sympathetic to the people's feelings every day, but also thank their daughter-in-law."
Emperor Xuanwen suddenly looked at Uncle Guo, and wondered: "What does Uncle Guo mean by this, I haven't heard of it?"
Uncle Guo then said: "This time, I was surrounded by a once-in-a-century blizzard disaster, not to mention the severity of the disaster, but fortunately, with the concerted efforts of the top and bottom of the DPRK and the famous businessmen in Beijing, we were able to successfully appease the victims and save the people from danger."
Emperor Xuanwen was in a fog when he said this, originally he was talking about the Hengwang Mansion, but at this time, these words made the second monk of Zhang's second hand puzzled, and he was puzzled: "What does Uncle Guo mean by this, I don't understand?"
Uncle Guo said: "It was Princess Heng who built the bridge that everyone was able to show their sincerity and do their best to help King Heng successfully complete the disaster relief this time."
Emperor Xuanwen is such a smart person, listening to Uncle Guo's words, he has already guessed one or two, nodded and smiled: "All the relatives have done such a good thing, and none of them are on the table, which shows that the rank is loyal to my Great Zhou, and I will record everyone's donations later, and it will be recorded in my Great Zhou file."
Uncle Guo raised the official who had been scraped oil for no reason to a level in a few words, and the resentment in his heart was suppressed, and he felt a little more proud, but he was grateful to the little princess of the Heng Mansion for allowing him to live for a hundred years. This Emperor Xuanwen is even more scheming, as soon as he got out of the court, there was an official who found King Heng and added a lot of silver taels one after another. Money is something outside the body, and who doesn't want to live it through the ages.
In Wanxiu Palace, Concubine Wan was picking the newly paid grapes one by one at this time. This agate is rare even in the middle of summer, and on this day of midwinter, it is even more difficult to find. Today, the emperor rewarded himself with a plate, where do he dare to enjoy it alone, just wait for the emperor to come over early, and it is only right for the two of them to use the recipe together.
Emperor Xuanwen was in a very happy mood today, and went directly to Wanxiu Palace after the next court, and before anyone entered the palace gate, there was a hearty laughter. Concubine Wan came out and said with a smile: "What makes the emperor so happy, why don't you say it and let the concubines be happy together."
Emperor Xuanwen's side, Gonggong Li, hurriedly said: "This winter's disaster has been safely solved by Prince Heng, and the emperor is naturally happy."
When Concubine Wan heard this, she smiled and said, "This is a big deal, so I am naturally happy."
Emperor Xuanwen shook his hand and said: "You only know one thing, you don't know the other, I have something more happy."
The prince and concubine Wan looked at Emperor Xuanwen together, and Emperor Xuanwen sat down and said: "I can take out the silver from the pockets of these courtiers of mine, and make them willing, only Princess Heng can do this, what a quirky little girl."
As soon as Concubine Wan heard the words Princess Heng, she naturally remembered that her life was brought back from the ghost gate. He also sat down, picked out a grape and handed it to Emperor Xuanwen: "With such a great achievement, has the emperor ever thought of rewarding her?"
Emperor Xuanwen pondered: "Of course, rewards are to be rewarded, but for a while, I don't know what is the best."
Concubine Wan sighed for a while and said: "She has been eccentric since ancient times, smart and clever by nature, why not give her the title of a carefree little princess, it can be regarded as worthy of the name."
Emperor Xuanwen clapped his hands and said: "Concubine Ai thinks well, this is just right, but just to have a name and have a right to match, it is better to allow her to see a hundred officials and not worship, no matter what happens in the future within my Great Zhou, I will allow her to have the privilege of avoiding death once?"
Concubine Wan nodded and smiled: "The emperor is thoughtful, and the concubines also think that it is better to be so good, she will be grateful, and in the future, she will assist King Heng to achieve his great affairs and benefit all the people."
Hearing this, Emperor Xuanwen picked up the teacup next to him and drank tea thoughtfully. Gonggong Li, who was standing on the side, looked at his expression, and understood that what the emperor was thinking about was nothing more than the establishment of the crown prince, and knew that it was not appropriate for him to stay here for a long time, so he hurriedly continued: "The emperor is wise, and the old slave will make people go to the Hengwang Mansion to issue an edict."
For a while, Gonggong Li went down, and Concubine Wan waved away the palace maid who was waiting indoors, and said softly: "In terms of ability and talent, the two princes are equal, but if you want to talk about virtue, King Heng is really a step higher." Now with the help of Princess Heng, he will definitely prosper the country and the people will be strong in the future. ”
Emperor Xuanwen only didn't speak, and instead said: "Jing'er is also the age when she should get married, if you see that there is a suitable one, it is good to arrange it for her."
Concubine Wan saw that the emperor didn't care about what she said, so she couldn't say anything more, so she had to answer: "I have to ask that crazy girl, she should also collect the things that her daughter's family should have."
The two of them didn't gossip, and said that Gong Li went to Princess Heng to issue the holy decree. Ling'er was still eating melon seeds in the room, listening to Baili Xin'er talk about the anecdotes encountered in the rivers and lakes, and she was listening to it. Nuo'er came in and replied: "Miss is ready quickly, the emperor's decree has already arrived in the front hall, and quickly go to the front hall to receive the order."
Ling'er pondered for a moment and said with a smile: "Didn't the emperor reward me with some treasures again, did you see that the person who came brought something?"
Nuo'er thought for a moment, shook her head and said, "The slave didn't see any cages carried into the house, so there must be nothing."
Ling'er couldn't help but be deflated, it has been cold recently, and her medical clinic business is very light, and she sees some passers-by, but there is a small problem, and she really hasn't earned a few silver. Wang Jiuye's office is still rushing to make equipment, and it has not officially opened, let alone entered. And I don't dare to go out easily these days, seeing that my plan for self-reliance is still very slim, I am a little depressed in my heart.
Seeing that the young lady was still sitting still, Nuoer hurriedly found a proper dress from the inside to change her. Evening his face and grooming it, after tossing it like this, Ling'er Fang walked towards the front hall.
When I came to the front hall, I don't know when King Heng had come back from outside, and he was chatting with Gonggong Li and drinking tea at this time. Seeing Ling'er coming, Gonggong Li got up and said, "Princess Heng takes the order." Then he recited the holy decree and handed it to Ling'er. After listening to the holy decree, Ling'er suddenly felt much better, and although she has not been rewarded with any gold and silver treasures, this privilege is also much more practical. The most annoying thing for her to see a person is to bow down or something, and she is irritated when she thinks about it. There is also a chance to avoid death, to put it bluntly, that is, I have two lives in this big week, and I don't have another layer of protection.
After thanking her, Ling'er happily returned to Fangfei Garden, Baili Xin'er had already heard Ling'er's name today, and said with a smile: "Little princess, my sister can rely on this name to gallop the rivers and lakes from now on, there is the protection of Xunyinlou, and the royal protection, who dares to touch half of your hair."
Ling'er pouted and said: "These are just the glory of the show, people say that how can you not be stabbed when you are often floating in the rivers and lakes, and you have to pay it back sooner or later, so I still have to open my medical hall well, don't seek to be rich and expensive, just have a place to make a living."
Baili Xin'er said strangely: "My senior brother is so fond of you, since you are still worried about such a small medical hall, I really don't know what you think."
Ling'er casually took out some silver from her purse and weighed it, and said: "If a man is reliable, sows can go up the tree, let's not talk about this, my sister must celebrate this happy event today, please eat delicious food."
Baili Xin'er wanted to vomit blood when she heard Ling'er's words, and when she heard that she was going out to play, her little heart, which had been suffocated for a few days, immediately became active, and she jumped up and said, "I'll go and prepare." After saying that, he went out with a cigarette.
Nuo'er smiled: "Miss, it's better not to say something unfavorable to the prince in front of Miss Xin'er, she is very protective."
Ling'er patted the purse on her waist and said: "She is the most scheming girl, I naturally understand, it doesn't matter, I will go out with Xin'er today, I don't need the two of you to accompany me, you just let the small kitchen cook a few good dishes and celebrate for me, don't treat yourself badly." After saying that, he put on the fox fur that Nuo'er was holding, and walked out lightly.
It is said that Fangfeiyuan and Baili Xin'er's residence are not too far away, Ling'er just walked to the corner and saw a light blue dress flashing, according to his own guess, "That must be condensation, in addition to King Heng's blue clothes in this mansion, even the girl is also wearing blue clothes and blue skirts all day." I couldn't help but read: "It's strange, this courtyard should be an extremely secluded place after it, far from a place where a big girl like her would go," I was puzzled, and I couldn't help but follow behind.
But I saw that the condensation was walking quickly, but as if she was very careful, she pretended to arrange her clothes and looked left and right after walking a few steps. After walking for a while, he stopped in front of a small courtyard that was inconspicuous but looked a little delicate in appearance, took out his key and opened the door and walked in.
Ling'er had deeper doubts in her heart, where would this condensation have the key to this remote courtyard, and she was not the housekeeper or steward. After condensing in for a long time, Ling'er lightly arrived at the gate of the courtyard, stretched out her hand and tried to push it, since the door was not tethered.
It is said that after King Heng sent Gonggong Li away, he was also a little happy in his heart. The father praised himself this time, and now there is Concubine Wan on the side to help him speak, most of which are thanks to Ling'er. Thinking in his heart, he wanted to see his smart and clever little princess immediately, and hurried to Fangfei Garden.