The White-haired Queen

Bilian then talked about Concubine Xiang. Although she had a cold personality and came from an ordinary family, she had a keen sense of fragrance. When she was a child, she went to the temple with her mother to pray to the gods. A pilgrim who lived in the temple all year round discovered her talent and became his disciple.

This coincidence has enabled her to develop the ability to blend and make perfumes. Now she also wants to make perfumes and sachets and sell them.

The reason why Song Jieyu's father was guilty of harboring a criminal was because he harbored Song Jieyu's master. Song Jieyu loved beauty since she was a child. Her master was a member of the Yanbei tribe, and the Yan people often used the Yan flower to make rouge.

I heard that no one knows her master's real name, only that her master's nickname is Yan Zhihua, which shows that her skill in making rouge is quite superb.

Some people said that Song Jieyu's distant relative in the capital could get the swallow flower, so Song Jieyu wanted to make rouge and sell it.

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After hearing this, Wen Lanyue felt that she had underestimated them. It turned out that these concubines were no simple people. Each of them had her own personal skills, but they had no way to sell them at the moment. She had to find a way to help them achieve this.

But I am still under house arrest, and this matter cannot be rushed. I have to take my time and wait for the right opportunity. By the way, the most important thing right now is how to help them overcome the difficulties in front of them and help them regain their freedom as much as possible.

Wen Lanyue asked: "Then do you think they know about Concubine Zhang submitting the memorial?"

Bilian said: "They should have heard something about it. Otherwise, according to their usual temperament, they are used to eating, drinking and having fun, so it is unlikely that they will actively make these changes."

Wen Lanyue asked, "Are you saying that they are afraid of being buried alive, so they have to use their specialties to save themselves, and let those who support this proposal find a way to save their lives?"

Bilian said: "It is very likely. After all, they are now on the same front with Concubine Zhang and Prime Minister Zhang. With their support, it is the best time to break out of the cage."

Wen Lanyue said: "That makes some sense. However, perhaps it was Concubine Zhang's beautiful blueprint that inspired them and enlightened them."

Bilian said, "Maybe it's both."

That night, Wen Lanyue wrote a memorial with two meanings. One was that if these concubines wanted to leave the palace, regain their freedom and marry freely, they should be given a new identity and changed their appearance from then on, thus preserving the dignity of the royal family.

Secondly, if they are still willing to live in the harem, Wen Lanyue suggests that the young emperor build a large comprehensive shopping mall to the east of the East City of the capital, assigning each person a specialty store, allowing them to give full play to their expertise, learn to be self-reliant, and generate as much income as possible.

That night, Wen Lanyue asked Honghe to deliver the memorial to the little emperor's study.

The next day, Wen Lanyue went to the court to listen to government affairs from behind the curtain.

The topic of the memorial from Concubine Zhang came up again. Before the ministers started discussing it, the young emperor stated Wen Lanyue's suggestion in his own name. If the identities of the concubines were changed, there would be no problem of damaging the royal family's reputation.

For the concubines who were willing to stay, the young emperor encouraged them to be self-reliant and realize their self-worth. He developed a vacant land in the East Market and built a comprehensive shopping mall.

Gu Changfeng and Prime Minister Zhang both said that this method was feasible. The other ministers looked at each other and said no more.

Immediately, the Secretariat drafted the imperial edict and only waited for Wen Lanyue to stamp it with the imperial seal.

The little emperor then asked, "Have you made a decision about the clock blueprint?"

Li Qiang, the Minister of Industry, still insisted on his own idea and said, "After all, this is a matter of benefit to the country and the people. I hope the other party will understand, but you can increase the silver to 5000 taels."

Gu Changfeng still objected and said, "If your Ministry of Industry has the strength, you can make some improvements based on the wall clock, and then directly replace the wall clock of the commercial bank."

Wen Lanyue, who was behind the curtain, was shocked when she heard this. At present, there is no such thing as patent in this country, and the other party will not be subject to legal sanctions if they imitate it.

Thinking in this way, Wen Lanyue felt that when the time was appropriate, the laws and regulations of Shangxie Kingdom should be changed and improved.

A single move affects the entire body, and every task is a long and arduous journey.

After hearing the regent's opinion, Li Qiang, the Minister of Works, immediately said, "This is not what a gentleman does."

Then he bowed to the emperor and said, "In addition, this proposal of mine has no personal benefit, but is for the benefit of the country. Please be careful with your words, Your Majesty, and think twice."

The little emperor said, "I understand what you mean. Now, may I ask you, my dear ministers, what are your opinions?"

Prime Minister Zhang said: "I think it doesn't matter whether the design drawings of the wall clock are submitted to the Ministry of Industry. But we must control the price of wall clocks in the market and protect the interests of the people. We must not let wall clocks become a tool for merchants to make money."

"Prime Minister Zhang is right. I second your opinion."

"I second the proposal."

"I second the proposal."

Seeing that Gu Changfeng did not speak, the little emperor asked, "Uncle Wang, do you have any objections?"

Gu Changfeng said: "Things are valuable because they are rare. As long as the price is not ridiculously high, it is reasonable."

Minister Pang said, "I think what the prince said makes sense. Trading is based on mutual consent. It only takes one person willing to buy and one person willing to sell. What does it have to do with other people?"

The little emperor nodded and said, "Then do Lord Li and Lord Zhang have any objections?"

Minister Li of the Ministry of Works and Prime Minister Zhang both said in unison, "I have no objection."

The little emperor said: "Very good, we have finally reached a consensus. Does anyone have anything else to report?"

Gu Changfeng said: "I received news from the border yesterday and heard that there was unusual movement in the South Vietnam."

The little emperor said: "What unusual movements have occurred in the Nanyue Kingdom? Tell me the details quickly."

Gu Changfeng said: "Nanyue is adjacent to the Yue region. Yue has suffered from floods and waterlogging disasters, and Nanyue is no exception. So they are suffering from hunger at the moment. The most effective and direct way to solve the problem of hunger is to plunder. So I beg the emperor to make arrangements."

Gu Changfeng continued, "In addition, the envoys from the Northern Cang Kingdom also went to the Southern Yue Kingdom and have stayed in the Southern Yue Kingdom for a few days. I am afraid that the two countries have reached some kind of agreement and formed an alliance."

The little emperor asked: "Do you have any good ideas?"

Minister Pang proposed: "We should kill the envoys of the Northern Cang Kingdom in the Southern Yue Kingdom, and then put the blame on the Southern Yue Kingdom, so that the two countries will have a rift and cannot form an alliance."

The little emperor said: "This plan is good and can be considered, but after all, human lives are at stake, so unless it is absolutely necessary, it is not recommended to attack the envoys of the Northern Cang Kingdom.

Gu Changfeng said, "Why don't we send an envoy to Nanyue to learn about the situation. We found potatoes and sweet potatoes in Shangxie, and I think Nanyue should have them too. They are friendly, so we can help them find potatoes and sweet potatoes and overcome the difficulties together."

"As long as we solve their famine problem, I think there won't be a war. After all, war is a waste of money and manpower."

The young emperor said, "Uncle Wang, what you said is very true. This method is very good. Then, please tell me who should be sent to the Nanyue region as an envoy."

Gu Changfeng said: "Tian Fangzhou is the most suitable. He has served as an official in the Yue region for many years. He can be sent as an envoy to the Nanyue Kingdom."

The little emperor said: "I'm afraid the first imperial edict is already on the way. Will there be a second one?"

Gu Changfeng said: "Why not?"

The little emperor asked: "Do you have any different opinions?"

All the ministers said in unison: "We have no objection."