Quick Wear: Salted Fish anchor always eats melons on the scene

Qi Shaoyuan was promoted this time and returned to the capital from Jiangnan, becoming a close minister to the emperor with all his merits.

He often went in and out of the palace, and met Shi Li more and more often. Later, he met the dignified and steady Qu Huaian, and the two hit it off immediately.

In this era where women are treated extremely harshly, it is not easy for everyone.

In June, there were floods in the south. Qi Shaoyuan proposed to increase the source of water and drain the water, but he was opposed by a number of ministers who said it would be a waste of money and effort.

The new emperor who originally supported her was also shaken and did not say a word on the spot.

After the court session, Qi Shaoyuan took the initiative to stay and gave the new emperor a lot of earnest advice. The new emperor was still hesitant, not because he did not believe in Qi Shaoyuan's ability, but because the national treasury was really weak and empty.

The new emperor was unable to tell Qi Shaoyuan the reason, and only said that he needed to think about it again. Qi Shaoyuan was furious and left the palace in anger.

She didn't know the true situation of the national treasury, but Shi Li and Qu Huaian both knew it. The two found an opportunity to meet and talk for a while, and finally Qu Huaian met with the new emperor alone again.

As the queen, she wanted to donate money to the national treasury to encourage others to follow suit, and then use the money to solve the flood disaster in the south.

The new emperor sat at the top, looking at her in astonishment.

At this moment, I suddenly felt that Qu Huaian and Qi Shaoyuan were more like close friends who understood and appreciated each other.

Afterwards, Shi Li, who had been excitedly waiting for a long time, could not help but kneel down and said, "I am also willing to give you a year's salary."

New Emperor: ...

【Suddenly very excited! 】

【I like the tacit understanding between girls~】

【It’s really great, Xiaoshi, you are shining! 】

With the Empress taking the lead, the women in the harem, even if reluctant, donated generously. Furthermore, Qu Huaian made it clear that they were not required to live frugally, but only to donate some of their unused clothes and jewelry.

The women thought to themselves: The harem is already frugal, and if they are asked to live frugally, they will really not be able to live like this.

But I dare not say anything, with the example of the harem. The previous dynasty cannot do nothing, otherwise those ministers will lose face.

Although everyone secretly mocked Queen Qu Huaian for being nosy, they still had to donate generously, thinking that it was just a token of their appreciation.

Unexpectedly, at this time, the news came that the eunuch Shi, who was beside the new emperor, offered him a year's salary.

Ministers:…

What can they do?

It would be inappropriate to act under Shi Li, so they gathered little by little and, with some more money from the national treasury, they finally allocated funds for Qi Shaoyuan to control the flood.

"You must take care of yourself this time. You are regarded as a thorn in the eyes of many people again." Qu Huaian could not see him off, so Shi Li represented the new emperor to see Qi Shaoyuan off.

Qi Shaoyuan just smiled faintly. Since she had come this far, she naturally knew what she was going to face.

Instead, she glanced at Shi Li and said half seriously and half jokingly, "You're the one who's in the spotlight this time. Be careful and keep your secret."

"If you hadn't told me, I would have forgotten who I am." Shi Li teased with a smile.

Both of them were worried about each other, and finally Qi Shaoyuan sighed softly.

"Fortunately, Huai'an is still in the palace. You two can keep each other company and take care of each other."

"You're all alone out here, so be careful."

Shi Li followed her words and expressed her concern again.

After seeing you for thousands of miles, we must say goodbye.

She watched Qi Shaoyuan leave the capital once again, the road ahead was long.

It was a year and a half later that we met again.

Qi Shaoyuan made great contributions to flood control, but on his way back to Beijing, it was revealed that he was a female top scholar and thus committed the crime of deceiving the emperor.