The abandoned concubine who transmigrated woke up shouting "Long live the widow!"

Jingxue didn't know Fang Jieyu and was too lazy to answer. Let her say whatever she wanted!

Consort Li glared at Consort Fang and said, "Princess Consort Zhan, you should think more positively and not pay attention to those rumors!"

Jingxue still didn't respond to these words, not wanting to pay attention to these people.

Fearing that Jingxue would feel awkward, the Empress said, "You may all go back! I want to speak with Princess Zhan."

"Yes!" The concubines stood up, bowed to the Empress, and then left.

Consort Li was secretly delighted to see that Jingxue didn't even dare to reply!

He glanced at Fang Jieyu with a smug look. Fang Jieyu's father was a fifth-rank scholar in the Hanlin Academy and had a very good personal relationship with Prime Minister Zou.

For this reason, Consort Fang had the best relationship with Consort Li after entering the palace.

Seeing that the two princesses had also left with their wet nurses, the Empress sighed and said, "Sister Xue'er, you've had a hard time these past few days!"

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I believe the truth will come out eventually. I am also grateful for the Emperor's boundless grace!" Jingxue nodded slightly.

"As you know, my sister, the women of the inner palace are not allowed to interfere in politics. I am powerless to help them, except to lend a hand in small matters. Yesterday, I sent Granny Qi to deliver some tonics, after all, your mother is still pregnant!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty! Jingxue will remember this forever."

"Sister, you don't need to be so polite! You saved my life and my son's life, and I cannot stand idly by," the Empress said sincerely.

"I called my sister here today mainly to comfort her! Also..." The Empress paused for a moment.

Jingxue: Is there anything else?

"Also, do you know about Baichuan Academy?"

"I know!" Jingxue nodded in response.

"That academy was founded by my younger brother. In fact, I was the one supporting him. He and my father had different personalities. After passing the imperial examination, he refused to take the exam again in order to spite his father. He also founded Baichuan Academy with several other students."

"The initial money was given to him by me. But these young people are kind-hearted. When they encounter children from poor families, they often reduce or waive tuition fees and room and board. Therefore, the academy does not make much money. Sometimes, even the wages of the academy workers cannot be settled on time."

Jingxue: Really? Is it that serious?

"I've heard that you can invest in businesses outside, investing one hundred taels of silver and earning several times that amount by the end of the year!"

Jingxue: Who told you that? It's a rumor! How long has it been since you last went out? Don't you know that investing is risky?

"I've heard that my sister's shop is very profitable, so I'd like to invest some money in it. What do you think?"

Jingxue: Not good?

"Your Majesty, this investment is risky. You might make money, or you might lose everything!" Jingxue said, somewhat amused and exasperated.

"Oh? I heard your shop is selling like hotcakes, and you even have a beauty and nail salon!"

Jingxue breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "That's just how people outside exaggerate. Speaking of beauty and nail services, the girl I brought today knows how to do them. I'll have her do a full set for you in a bit. I brought some things with me!"

She gave the package to Xiaoman, but Xiaoman didn't know what was inside. This made Jingxue's own thinking open up: the harem was full of rich people too!

"Very well! I must experience it."

"Your Majesty, regarding your brother's Baichuan Academy, we can do this: you don't need to invest. I will sponsor a portion of the academy's finances every year. Rest assured, the academy will be able to continue operating normally. However, I may need to discuss this in detail with your brother."

Jingxue thought of Runyue, Yingying, and Zhang Ying'er, and realized that it would be a good thing if the girls could have access to education. Even without the money she received last night, she was capable of doing so.

"Oh! Very well, I'll have someone tell my brother to come to your residence for a detailed discussion. Now..."

"The Emperor has arrived!"

As the announcement was made outside, the emperor strode in, followed by Eunuch Fuhai.

Jingxue and the Empress both rose and bowed.

"The Princess Consort is here too!" the Emperor said after sitting down.

The Empress replied, "It was I who invited Xue'er into the palace. Your Majesty, have you just finished court?"

"Yes! I've come to see my son!"

When Granny Qi saw the emperor arrive, she quickly instructed the palace maids to serve tea.

The Empress sat down and said, "The eldest prince has had his milk and is now asleep again!"

The Emperor took a sip of the tea that Granny Qi handed him.

Jingxue: You've come at the perfect time! It saves me the trouble of going to ask for an audience myself.

The emperor glanced at Jingxue and thought to himself: This girl is quite composed. She won't come unless the empress summons her!

Knowing that her mission was complete, the Empress hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, please excuse me for a moment. The maid Xue'er brought can do beauty and nail art. I would like to try it out. You and Xue'er can talk for a while."

The Emperor took another sip of tea and said, "Go!"

Xiaoman then followed the Empress to the inner palace, where the Emperor continued drinking tea.

Jingxue: Did you come here for a drink of water?

Left with no other option, Jingxue rose and knelt down. "Your Majesty, I am truly worried about my mother's health. I humbly request Your Majesty's permission to visit them!"

"Worried? What could you possibly be worried about? Now that I've spared them from the death penalty, would I possibly harm them?"

Emperor: I must properly handle this girl today.

Jingxue kowtowed to the ground, "That's not what I meant!"

Damn it! This emperor changes his face faster than he can take off his pants!

"I will arrange for imperial physicians to regularly examine your mother's pulse."

"Your Majesty, I am not confident in the imperial physicians' medical skills. Could you perhaps..."

Before Jingxue could finish speaking, the emperor slammed the teacup down on the table. "No! Do you know that some ministers are already dissatisfied with your decision to bring your younger brother back to your residence to raise him, accusing me of favoritism? Don't push your luck. You have no merit left to silence the gossip."

Jingxue: Holy crap! Everything from before has been wiped clean?

Jingxue straightened up, thinking to herself: If all else fails, I can always start over!

"Your Majesty, I have come across several drought-resistant crops, which I am currently planting in the greenhouse on the estate. If they are successful, they can be widely cultivated, and even in a drought-stricken climate, we will harvest more grain than before."

"Even if we succeed, with so much land in Beiye, I'm afraid we won't have enough seeds."

Jingxue: You have quite the appetite, Jeonbuk Night, I'm going to lose everything!

"The crops I received all have short growth cycles. The potatoes, for example, can be harvested in 60 days. Therefore, by next spring, there will be enough for at least the capital area!"

"Oh?" the emperor drawled.

Jingxue gritted her teeth: Are you going to die?!

"Okay! How about this? On the 18th of each month, you can bring your younger brother to visit your parents once, for only one hour each time!"

Emperor: So this is what it feels like to extort money from others!

eighteen?

Jingxue: Today is September 19th, do we still have to wait another month? The emperor is such a bad person, there's no way we can get along with him!