No, I was just a concubine, how did I become the queen?

Chapter 528 Jiangning Weaving Factory

Lin Mingyan had never thought that the Fourth Master would choose another concubine. It was a bit funny to hear him confess so impatiently.

But since the Fourth Master doesn't even want to participate in the draft, isn't it time to end this unreasonable system?

After all, no matter what, how could anyone be more powerful than the emperor?

The emperor doesn't even hold a beauty pageant, but you ask the empress to run around and choose for you?

Where does such a big face come from?

Lin Mingyan simply said, "Master, then why don't we just hold talent shows from now on?"

Fourth Master: Hmmmmmm???

"No, I won't choose anyone else. Our sons will be bachelors in the future." The Fourth Master shook his head and nodded her head.

Lin Mingyan covered her forehead with her hands and glared at her, "If there hadn't been a selection before, could it be that the princes couldn't find wives?"

The Qing Dynasty's selection system was the most stringent, and all women of marriageable age in the Manchu military banner had to participate in the selection.

Although there were selections in the previous dynasty, only beautiful women were chosen, and if one really didn't want to go, they could find an opportunity not to go.

For example, giving money to the eunuchs who were in charge of the selection, or getting engaged when hearing about the selection, or having scars or illnesses on the body, all of these could be avoided.

Only in the Qing Dynasty, unless someone like Lin Mingyan was sold and lost their household registration, no one else could escape.

Fourth Master: "That's true, but talent shows are a tradition..."

Besides, it only takes some effort to select someone, so there is no need to let the ministers criticize us again.

Lin Mingyan launched into a powerful attack: "Master, how much money will be wasted in sending beauties from all over the country to the capital for this beauty pageant?"

"Besides, these concubines have to live in the palace for so long, they need food, drink and people to serve them, don't they have to spend money?"

"In the end, only a few members of the royal family who were just living a carefree life were granted marriages, and the others got married on their own."

"In this case, why not just ask everyone to marry each other? Wouldn't that save money?"

What can always impress the Fourth Master is the word "saving money".

He has been a favored child since childhood and has never lacked money, but he is so frugal.

The Fourth Master weighed the pros and cons between "tradition" and "saving money" and said, "Forget tradition. Wouldn't it be better to save some money?"

"Cha Cha is right. Submit a memorial to me later and I will tell the ministers!" The Fourth Master looked at her with a smile and gave her the task.

Ok.

I just listen to my wife.

Lin Mingyan suddenly turned into a stunning tigress and snorted coldly, "Then let's also submit a memorial suggesting that the Qing Dynasty implement monogamy~~"

"After all, there is only one Emperor, so why should others be surrounded by other women?"

Especially Longkodo, after he came to power, he became more and more fond of his concubines and neglected his wife.

"Huh?" The Fourth Master was stunned.

Monogamy, Cha Cha is really bold in thinking about it.

But think about it, if there were no women in the palace, and only the two of them, it wouldn't be bad.

He kept these words in mind and looked at Lin Mingyan meaningfully.

I thought that one day, I would be able to make Cha Cha’s wish come true.

Lin Mingyan had just said it casually, and of course she didn't continue the conversation.

After all, she also knew that the two worlds were different.

Not to mention that even if monogamy is explicitly stipulated in modern times, aren’t there still countless men who cheat and have mistresses?

Meeting the Fourth Master was her luck in two lifetimes, but she couldn't have too high expectations for this era.

But the good thing is that she now has a lot of power.

She can use her status and power to fight for the rights that belong to women of this era.

The two chatted for a while, and the Fourth Master mentioned, "The purpose of this visit is to see that Hu San."

"Su Peisheng has already inquired about it. Hu Rong, the third son of the Hu family, is currently serving under Cao Yin, the Jiangning Weaving Doctor, as a sixth-rank official..."

The Fourth Master introduced himself, and Lin Mingyan listened very carefully.

The Jiangning Weaving Factory is very famous. Although the doctor is a fifth-rank official, he is more feared than some provincial governors.

Because this small fifth-rank official has connections that can reach far and wide.

In the past, the relationship between the Cao family, Emperor Kangxi and the former crown prince was extremely close.

The Fourth Master said, "The Cao family is incredibly wealthy. Even I have received many favors from them."

Of course, they paid the most tribute to Emperor Kangxi, followed by the crown prince.

Among the other princes, as long as they had some ability, they would also give some.

Who said that in this lucrative position of Jiangning Weaving Factory, the thing he has the most is money?

Lin Mingyan exclaimed "Wow", indicating that Fourth Master, you have also accepted bribes.

"You are grateful for the kindness you have received, so shouldn't you take care of the Cao family?" Lin Mingyan sarcastically said to him.

The Fourth Master pinched her cheek and said, "Huh? This world belongs to me. Do you dare to ask me how much money the Cao family has given me?"

It's just right that they dare to come and calculate. Then let's calculate with them how many evil things they did when they were running dogs for the former prince.

He still remembered the suffering Cha Cha went through when she was coveted.

When he first ascended the throne, there were so many things to do that he had no time to deal with the Cao family. Now he is just waiting for an excuse to take action against them.

The Fourth Master always said "I" or "Master" in front of Lin Mingyan. This was the first time he said "I" in such a domineering manner.

Lin Mingyan said: "Master~ Domineering!"

Then he talked about Hu San again, "So you mean, we still need to meet Hu San before we can decide whether to use him or not?"

"Yes," the Fourth Master said without hesitation.

Lin Mingyan's seriousness towards the Fourth Master was once again refreshed. Not to mention what he had checked or what others said, none of them were as good as what he had personally seen and understood.

But this is too tiring. It’s really a life of worry and hard work!

So, she decided to go to Jiangning Weaving Factory with him.

Tsk~~

After all, it is a famous place, so just treat it as a tourist check-in.

That day, after arranging her identity, the Fourth Master took her to the Jiangning Weaving Factory.

Of course, Doctor Cao Yin could not be seen, and he was not often in the bureau.

As his deputy, Hu Rong handled general affairs.

This time, the Fourth Master pretended to be an official of the Shenjinying Camp and came to Jiangning to weave for the next step of the production of firearms and ammunition.

Yes, you heard it right. Even Lin Mingyan was shocked when she heard it.

She thought that "weaving" meant imperial merchants who specialized in producing fabrics such as silk and cotton.

Unexpectedly, the three major weaving factories also serve as military bases. They can produce both traditional bows and arrows and firearms and ammunition.

No wonder it's a lucrative job. She was asking how much money she could make from that little bit of cloth?

"No wonder the former prince has always been on good terms with the Cao family. This might be..." He's taken a fancy to the weapons, right?

The Fourth Master smiled and said, "If the former Crown Prince had no one to use, do you think he wouldn't want to sit in his current position?"

Even if there was no one around, didn't he rebel at that time?

Doesn't he know where those weapons came from?