The fool has become a spirit, and she can speak

"If you have such good intentions, why don't you go directly to Prince Pang's mansion to discuss it? If you have the time, maybe you have already discussed it with Prince Pang's mansion."

"Your Majesty, how can we go to Prince Pang's mansion to ask for someone? The people are running to Prince Pang's mansion on their own."

You still came here knowing that the people came voluntarily. If it weren't for the fact that the father and son of the Sha family were both leading troops to fight at the border, Wan Lianxing would never have listened to the unreasonable behavior of this little girl in front of him today.

Wan Lianxing does not want to be involved in the storm of shoe-making in the three prefectures. Whoever has the ability should use it and do his best instead of competing with others.

"Maybe the food in Prince Pang's mansion is delicious. Why don't you go back and change the food?"

Speaking of this, Shi Hongjiao became even more worried, "Your Majesty, I heard that Prince Pang's Mansion always makes spicy noodles for everyone. That thing is delicious, but people don't go to Prince Pang's Mansion just for a bowl of noodles. The food in Qian Mansion and our Sha Mansion is not bad either."

"You little girl, you keep beating around the bush and I don't know what you are going to say!"

"Your Majesty, Hongjiao has an unkind feeling... I don't know if I should tell you or not!"

"Hongjiao, I'm an experienced person. I can talk about it or not. If you and Baiqian don't have anything serious to do, go home and make shoes. I still need to see the prince's homework."

Cheng Youning sat next to Wan Lianxing, his little mouth grinning from ear to ear, and he cracked pine nuts without hesitation. While the adults were talking, he and his little squirrel were busy eating.

No matter how Shi Hongjiao looked at it, it didn't seem like the two of them were doing their homework; having afternoon tea would be more appropriate.

Seeing her uncle chasing people away, Wan Baiqian stopped pretending and said, "Hongjiao, if you are done, leave first. I haven't said anything about my business yet."

"Didn't you two come here for something?"

"It is one thing, but I can't leave until the problem is resolved." Wan Baiqian is harder to get rid of than Shi Hongjiao.

"That's right, I can't leave either. I haven't finished speaking yet!" Shi Hongjiao moved his body, but his butt was still firmly sitting on the chair, looking quite a scoundrel.

"How can I solve the problem of women making shoes? You can go back and do it. Competing and striving for superiority is not a good attitude. Besides, I remember that you guys have a very good relationship. It was you three who took the queen out a while ago. Why are you fighting over the people just because of making shoes?"

When talking about Zhong Siyu, Wan Baiqian and Shi Hongjiao all felt a little ashamed.

Then Wan Lianxing continued, "Making shoes is entirely voluntary. If I step in, wouldn't it be like forcing the people to do forced labor? Since I took charge of begging, there has been no forced labor. I don't force the people to do forced labor. You princes and ministers should love the people as much as I do, and don't force the people to do forced labor in secret. If I find out that you abuse your power, I will never forgive you."

The point hasn't been made yet. Wan Lianxing has already mentioned forced labor. Shi Hongjiao waved her hands fiercely. She couldn't bear such a charge. She came here to compete with Shang Xi for people. "There is no forced labor for the people, and no abuse of power. The people are willing. We just want the people to disperse and not gather in Prince Pang's mansion."

"Respect the people and don't force them. You are all well-educated people. How can you fight for your own selfish desires? The princess of Prince Pang's mansion has done a lot for the beggars. The people who have received her kindness call her Shang Shanren. She is popular and the people are willing to visit her for this reason. If you want fame, you can't rely on the people. If you let the people do the work, the good reputation will be yours. If you do this, the people will not be active anymore."

"Your Majesty, Hongjiao knows that the Crown Prince's Concubine is popular, but this time it's not just because of her popularity that the Prince Pang's Mansion is so crowded. It's your Majesty...it's because your Majesty went to the Prince Pang's Mansion twice, and the people all ran to the Prince Pang's Mansion to wait for your Majesty."

"Is this my fault?" Wan Lianxing pretended to be ignorant and pointed at himself. If it weren't for the fact that the people were waiting for him in Prince Pang's Mansion, he would have gone to Prince Pang's Mansion to visit his elder brother in such good weather today. His brother seemed to be doing well, but it would not be easy for him to live long.

At this time, Wan Baiqian put down the teacup. She didn't believe that her uncle didn't know anything. With Cheng Youning by his side, it would be hard for him not to know. This was to get rid of her and Shi Hongjiao pretending to be confused. "It's because of my uncle that the people go to Prince Pang's mansion every day, partly to make shoes, and partly to see my uncle."

"Since it's because of me, I won't go to Prince Pang's mansion in the near future. Is that okay?"

This is what Wan Lianxing did.

"No, my uncle also wants to go to my Qian Mansion!" Wan Baiqian showed the unique arrogance of their Wan family. Even though the person sitting in the hall was his uncle, she would not give in. They were of similar age, only one year apart, and grew up together. Even though Wan Lianxing was in a high position, Wan Baiqian was not afraid. His uncle could trample on others, but he would not do anything to her. At most, he would be scolded if things could not be done.

She didn't want to compete with Shang Xi for the man, but she really couldn't save face today. She had just gone to the government office to deliver shoes, and the shoes of three families were placed side by side, which made them pale in comparison.

She is a princess, and is insignificant compared to the Crown Prince's wife. Even if the gap is huge, she must catch up. She must not fall behind others in anything. This is not a comparison or a struggle, but a matter of her face.

Shi Hongjiao was no less excited. She would not miss this opportunity. This was the purpose of her coming today. So she said with courage, "Your Majesty, for fairness, you should also go to our Sha Mansion. We make clothes, shoes and socks for the soldiers at the border every year. Even if we have no merits, we have worked hard. Besides, all the men in my Sha family are on the battlefield. We must not fall behind others in making shoes."

"Nonsense, you two think I have nothing to do. There are so many reports of victory coming from the frontier, how can I still wander around your houses just to make shoes for you?"

"Uncle, good news is all good news! Good news from the south, north and east are posted all over the streets. If you are busy, how can you accompany Youning to smash pine nuts?"

"Which eye of yours saw me smashing pine nuts?"

"Even if you didn't smash it, you ate it anyway."

"I didn't eat it!"

Wan Lianxing already wanted to curse. How could his niece be so aggressive? When things couldn't be done, she would just make trouble. She was used to being the head of the Qian family and now she came here to care about her. He wished he could send Wan Baiqian to Lingchen Temple for meditation as well.

As an emperor, couldn't he eat a few pine nuts in broad daylight? He was named King Shuiyong by the people, but he was not a real god.

The woman really knew how to give him a headache.

"I didn't eat what was stuck on your lips."