The White-haired Queen

After Wen Lanyue returned to Shengde Palace, she felt that if she wanted to develop, she must have energy and minerals, so she went to the "Tianxia Datong" library and found a geography book, and read it until late at night.

The next day, before leaving court, the young emperor brought up the idea of ​​building a patent office. The ministers of Shangxie Kingdom had no idea what a patent was or what the patent office did, so the emperor gave them a brief introduction.

Li Qiang from the Ministry of Industry blushed and then turned pale when he heard this. He felt as if he was the one being talked about, but everything he did was for the country.

The little emperor said, "Lord Li, I'll leave the establishment of the Patent Office to you. What do you think?"

Li Qiang, the Minister of Industry, said: "I am grateful for the emperor's trust, but I am still groping for the operation of this area and I am afraid that there will be something wrong."

The little emperor went on to say, "In a few days I will give you a book on patent law. You must understand the law yourself, and then popularize the law, so that there are laws to follow, laws must be followed, and laws must be strictly enforced, and violations must be punished."

"The state can expropriate their inventions, but adequate compensation must be given. Every invention is the fruit of wisdom and is hard-won."

Minister Li said: "I understand, Your Majesty, and I will keep your instructions in mind."

Prime Minister Zhang said, "Your Majesty, Prefect Tian Fangzhou and Vice General Li Changqing have arrived in Nanyue. We received intelligence that the envoys from the Kingdom of Beicang who were originally going back heard that our envoys had arrived in Nanyue, so they stayed in Nanyue again."

The little emperor said: "Then you should pay close attention and pay attention to the developments."

Prime Minister Zhang said, "I understand. In addition, Prince Beiming Yu of the Northern Cang Kingdom will arrive in Beijing tomorrow. According to intelligence reports, the purpose of his visit is to marry our country's 'Queen Xuehui'."

The little emperor immediately stood up from the dragon throne and shouted, "What? He dares!"

Tang Pang Shangshu said: "Queen Xuehui is extremely sacred in the Northern Cang Kingdom. They requested to marry her for the sake of the country's destiny. It is understandable."

The little emperor said angrily: "What does the fate of the Northern Cang Kingdom have to do with our Shangxie Kingdom? On what basis does he ask to marry Queen Xuehui?"

Prime Minister Zhang said, "Your Majesty, don't be angry. If an enemy comes, we will fight him. If a flood comes, we will block it with earth. We are not afraid of them."

The little emperor said: "The Prime Minister is right. What do you think?"

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The autumn breeze brings coolness, the golden chrysanthemums are fragrant, and it is another year of chrysanthemum appreciation. Wen Lanyue came to Yongshou Palace.

Various kinds of chrysanthemums are placed in the courtyard of Yongshou Palace. They are tall or short, red or yellow, in bud or in full bloom, adding a touch of vivid color to the palace.

As soon as Wen Lanyue entered Yongshou Palace, the sharp-eyed Hu Zhaoyi saw her and immediately came over with her other sisters to greet her.

Hu Zhaoyi said: "The Queen Mother is well!"

Ever since the little emperor issued his decree, these masters have become increasingly close to Wen Lanyue, sometimes even treating her like elders and younger sisters.

Wen Lanyue smiled and said, "Are you sisters all right?"

Concubine Zhang said: "Everyone is very nice, except that they are full of expectations for the Hengyue Shopping Mall and are chattering about it every day."

"Well, I have to hold a chrysanthemum appreciation party today. I heard that I saw someone going to the East Market of the capital to measure the land yesterday. They were so excited that they were as happy as if they had eaten honey."

Wen Lanyue smiled and said, "How can I not be excited? In the past, a palace wall represented two worlds and two lives."

Lian Cairen, Xiangpin, Hu Zhaoyi, and Song Jieyu all said, "Yes, yes."

Concubine Song said with deep feeling: "This palace wall not only separates me from my family affection, but also separates me from my passion for the outside world."

Hu Zhaoyi clapped her hands and said, "Sister, you are right. You are right."

Lian Cairen said: "Yes, this palace wall has killed our passion for life."

Xiangpin said: "Sometimes when I stand by the palace wall and touch it, I feel it is colder than ice."

Concubine Pang said: "Sisters, it's not that exaggerated. You are just thinking too much." The tone of her voice sounded like she was joking, but also like she was telling the truth.

Wen Lanyue said: "Sisters, please trust me. From now on, this palace wall will only serve as our armor and will be our solid backing."

Concubine Pang pointed to a pot of gorgeous yellow chrysanthemums and said, "Your Majesty, these are the chrysanthemums that Prince Bei Mingyu of the Northern Cang Kingdom sent to us for the chrysanthemum appreciation party."

Wen Lanyue pretended to know nothing and said, "Oh, Beiming Yu has arrived in the capital?"

Concubine Pang Taishu said, "Not yet."

Wen Lanyue asked: "What about the chrysanthemum?"

Concubine Pang said, "I don't know." Then she took out a piece of paper from her pocket and handed it to Wen Lanyue, saying, "The note only said that I should bring the chrysanthemums here for the Empress Dowager to enjoy."

Wen Lanyue said: "I'm afraid Beiming Yu is ill. Huang Ju is for mourning and missing the deceased. What does he mean by sending me a gift?"

Concubine Pang Taishu said: "I have read in other books before that whether it is the Northern Cang Kingdom or the Shangxie Kingdom, yellow represents royal power and wealth, and yellow chrysanthemum represents purity and nobility."

Wen Lanyue was suddenly speechless. In the 21st century, yellow chrysanthemums are used to mourn the dead.

Concubine Zhang quickly changed the subject and said, "Empress Dowager, tell me what I will do then? Concubine Li is planning to open a musical instrument store, Concubine Wang is planning to sell calligraphy and paintings, Concubine Hu is planning to open a pastry shop, Concubine Lian is planning to open an embroidery workshop, Concubine Xiang is planning to open a perfumery pavilion, and Concubine Song is planning to open a fat shop. I don't know what I should do anymore."

Concubine Zhang continued, "I usually like to write and draw. Now there are people who can open shops for writing and drawing. What do you think I should develop?"

Wen Lanyue thought of the various training classes in the 21st century, so she smiled and said, "The same thing can be subdivided into many fields. For example, Concubine Li Taide focuses on tuning, repairing, and buying and selling zithers. Then you can make some adjustments. She serves things, and you serve people. You can try to set up a training class."

When Concubine Zhang heard about the training class, she thought of the musicians in the palace and said, "What's the point of me opening a training class? There are people in the palace who specialize in teaching musicians."

Wen Lanyue said: "Then you can open a calligraphy and painting class. Adults and children can learn. People say that you can tell a person's personality traits from a single character..."

Wen Lanyue paused for a moment and said jokingly, "How about a fortune teller?"

Imperial Concubine Zhang then picked up her handkerchief and gently fanned Wen Lanyue, saying with a smile, "You, Queen Mother, are just good at teasing us. So, what are you going to sell?"

Wen Lanyue pondered for a moment, then said with a smile, "I'm selling storybooks..." After she finished speaking, she was already laughing so hard that she fell forward and backward.