Quickly wear it with your skills

With the opening of the orphanage and the girls' school, Lan Hanlu's reputation also spread throughout the Great Xia Dynasty. It wasn't that there weren't people who were jealous, and there were often more men than women who were jealous.

As a result, as a woman, she was impeached more often in court than a male official.

Someone suggested that the Ciyuju Bureau and the Girls' School should be returned to the imperial court, but Qi Linmu retorted, "Why? You paid for the Ciyuju, so if you want it back, you should pay for its maintenance.

Even peddlers and hawkers know not to spend their wives' dowries. You grown men, instead of thinking about creating a prosperous era for the court, are staring at a woman's purse. Ha!"

The mocking words and tone made everyone present blush. This was not over yet, Qi Linmu continued to speak.

"Cao Yushi, I heard that you married a pair of sisters as concubines a few days ago. You even spent a lot of money on the banquet for the concubines. How come you ran out of money and started looking elsewhere?

"Liu Taiwei, I heard you spent a fortune on an Ice Patterned Jade Screen. Your generosity shocked the entire capital! Even if I didn't eat or drink, the salary I gave you would still be enough for you to spend that much money for ten years."

At this time, the two men were already sweating profusely and trembling. Although the others were not named, the emperor's eyes swept over them one by one, and everyone understood the meaning.

Some of the smart ones stepped forward quickly, righteously criticizing the person who had just started playing, and made passionate statements praising Lan Hanlu highly.

Those who had originally looked down on the rumors because of her separation of property and residence shut their mouths and dared not say another word.

Liang Yaxian's two daughters-in-law also talked about this when they were chatting with their mother-in-law.

The eldest daughter-in-law said, "Mrs. Lan is truly righteous. She has used all her wealth to fight for a moment of respite for women."

The second son's wife also nodded and said, "That's right. When she divided her property and lived separately, there was not a single noblewoman in the capital who didn't laugh at her. But look at her now, who is living better than her?"

Liang Yaxian looked at her two daughters-in-law with a smile, "Everyone has their own fate. Every man in the capital, if he has a little bit of ability, has three wives and four concubines. And which of their wives doesn't have the support of her family behind her?

However, there are still many people who live in dire straits. There are many reasons for this. But the bottom line is that they don't have Mrs. Lan's courage or ability.

Do you really think that the higher-ups will protect her for no reason? Others may not know, but you do. The emperor controls those profitable factories, all thanks to Madam Lan's prescriptions."

She explained the matter in such detail mainly because she was afraid that her two daughters-in-law would become angry after hearing too many rumors.

Both of them were smart people, so they naturally understood what their mother-in-law meant. They quickly bowed and made promises. To be honest, did she envy Lan Hanlu's life? She envied him because he and his master were in perfect harmony, but his master still took four concubines.

Wasn't she sad? How could she be? It was only because she saw the man's true nature that she felt less sad. The three of them chatted and laughed as another day passed.

No matter what others say, with the emperor's support, Lan Hanlu lives her life as usual. But for some reason, Qi Linmu always brings the prince to see her.

What was he thinking about leaving the child here for 10 days or half a month at a time? Lan Hanlu didn't even want to give birth to a child and raise it, but she actually wanted him to take care of the child.

Looking at the two princes, one 5 years old and the other 8 years old, I can't just throw them away, so I just keep them here.

One is the third prince, and the other is the fifth prince. The third prince’s mother died of complications during childbirth, and the fifth prince’s mother died of illness some time ago.

The two of them had an awkward status in the palace. To be honest, calling it awkward was an exaggeration. They were barely able to survive, and they felt very restrained when they were sent to her.

Although Lan Hanlu doesn't like children, it doesn't mean she doesn't know how to take care of them. After a few days, the fifth prince has become very lively, and the third prince is still as polite and gentle, but not as restrained.

Lan Hanlu took them on a tour of the manor and told them about his management philosophy of the manor, as well as various business and official relationships.

They were trained in horse stance and swordplay, and taught to play Cuju and ride horses.

Ten days later, when Qi Linmu came to pick up the two children, he was very happy to see the changes in his two sons. The two children had become much stronger.

The look in her eyes was no longer timid and guarded. She was reluctant to let the child go when he was taken away, but Lan Hanlu felt relieved. Raising two princes was too much psychological pressure.

But who knew that the good times would not last long, and five days later the two little guys were sent back. I watched the two children get off the carriage and run to the yard.

Lan Hanlu shouted loudly, "Auntie Lan." He felt his head buzzing. He gritted his teeth and said to Liu Xu who sent them here, "What does this mean? The palace is so poor that it can't even afford to raise a child."

Others may not know about this lady's status in the emperor's eyes, but he knows it very well. He nods and bows and says nice things, for fear that this Lady Lan will not keep him and he will not be able to report back.

"What are you talking about, Madam? It's just that the two little princes have no maternal family to look after them, and it's quite difficult for them to live in the palace. Alas, you also know that the emperor still trusts you, so there is nothing we can do..."

He had a bitter face, as if he was in a dilemma. This old fox Guan Hui was acting in a pretentious manner in front of her, thinking that he was really a soft-hearted Bodhisattva.

Although she knew she couldn't get out of this, Lan Hanlu couldn't help but roll her eyes at her. "Is this a daycare? I finally have some free time, and they've taken it all."

Liu Xu said with a grin, "Our Emperor said he knows you value the craftsmanship of the Manufacturing Bureau and that the Manufacturing Bureau has been very idle recently. What do you want? Please make a list."

There's a difference between paid labor and unpaid labor. Lan Hanlu immediately put on a smile. "Thank you very much, Your Majesty. I'll make a list and have the materials loaded onto the truck for you."

Because he had this idea in mind a long time ago, he prepared everything. He called Grape over and gave him instructions. Then the things were loaded into the car and Liu Xu was sent back to the palace with a smile.

However, she decided to keep Feng Yang to be the martial arts master of the two princes. She also knew some kung fu, but she couldn't appear to be too omnipotent, as that would be tiring.

Lan Hanlu eventually became a legend of her generation. Even later historical books said that she was a representative of female independence. There were many TV shows, movies and novels based on the relationship between her and the emperor.

On his deathbed, the emperor asked Lan Hanlu if they had met earlier, would she be willing to follow him into the palace, and whether the two could live in harmony after leaving the palace.

(New story tomorrow.)