RPAGF Chapter 152 Joint Pressure
Chapter 152 Joint Pressure
Yesterday, in order to discuss disaster relief, everyone did not leave until late at night.
The method was preliminarily determined, but there was a fundamental problem, which was that there was not much money in the treasury.
Previously, half of the national treasury was emptied for the cement project. Later, the cement factory was built and the gifts for Yunzhi's birthday were prepared. The money in the national treasury was getting less and less day by day.
Although what is left now is enough for disaster relief, it is impossible for the national treasury to be completely depleted. What will happen to the palace expenses in the future? The several projects that are currently underway cannot be stopped.
All of these require money, so we can’t use all the money from the national treasury.
Thinking of the ministers who cried poor to him at the court this morning, Qi Yan'an felt a surge of nameless anger in his heart.
He knew very well what these old guys were thinking. They were the kind of people who wouldn't act until they saw the rabbit.
Qi Yan'an closed his eyes and gently rubbed his temples, trying to relieve the swelling and pain in his head.
After feeling better, he slowly opened his eyes and looked at the eunuch serving beside him, "How was Shang Wan last night?"
Upon hearing this, the eunuch beside him hurriedly replied respectfully, "Your Majesty, Miss Shang didn't seem to have much of an appetite last night. She just ate a few mouthfuls of food and then lay down to rest."
Qi Yan'an frowned slightly and pondered for a moment, "Send someone to tell her that I'm fine and that she doesn't need to worry. Also, I'll be there to have dinner with her tonight."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
After the eunuch left, Qi Yan'an continued to deal with the mountain of memorials.
In a blink of an eye, it was noon.
Qin Wan took Bai Zhi to the only way to the Queen Mother's Palace on the pretext of helping her digestion.
By the time we reached that road, it was almost 3 p.m.
Looking at Su Yuning, the daughter of the Minister of Rites, walking towards her from a distance.
Just as she was about to approach, Qin Wan came out, holding Bai Zhi's hand and saying, "Bai Zhi, let's go to the garden in front."
"Yes, ma'am."
Su Yuning, who was walking towards the Queen Mother's Palace, heard the familiar voice and turned to look at her.
Looking at the silhouette, Su Yuning's heart skipped a beat.
That's Shang Wan.
Su Yuning walked towards Qin Wan as if her steps were out of control.
When she was a few steps away from Qin Wan, Su Yuning called out, "Shang Wan."
The voice was filled with surprise and disbelief.
Hearing the sound coming from behind, Qin Wan's lips curled up into a faint smile, but soon returned to normal.
She slowly turned around and looked at Su Yuning calmly, "Miss Su."
After seeing Qin Wan's appearance clearly, Su Yuning widened her eyes, her face full of disbelief.
Although the woman in front of her had changed a little compared to a few years ago, Su Yuning still recognized her at a glance.
Because that face was too familiar to her.
At that time, Qi Yan'an, a gentleman as handsome as jade, had countless young ladies from official families admiring him.
However, he had already decided on Shang Wan and had already decided on her identity as his fiancée.
For a time, Shang Wan became the object of envy and jealousy of the young ladies from official families in Nanyang County.
Among the many people who like Qi Yan'an, she, Su Yuning, is one of them.
When she thought there was no hope of marrying Qi Yan'an, the entire Shang family was executed. At that time, she knew that she had hope again.
Later, she continued to please the Marquis' wife, who is now the Empress Dowager, and won her favor.
For him, she delayed getting married until she was in her twenties, thinking that she would be able to marry him soon.
As a result, she actually saw Shang Wan in the palace.
Su Yuning unconsciously clenched her hands at her side, and a complex emotion flashed in her eyes, "It's really you, you're not dead."
Qin Wan's expression was calm, and her tone was unperturbed. "Thank you for your concern, Miss Su. I'm doing fine."
Su Yuning sneered, her eyes filled with hostility. "Who's thinking of you? Weren't your entire Shang family executed? How could you, the daughter of a guilty minister, appear in this palace? I'm going to tell the Empress Dowager and have you sentenced to death."
"If it weren't for His Majesty's permission, how could Miss Su think I would appear in this palace?"
As Qin Wan spoke, she approached Su Yuning. When she reached her, she lowered her voice, "Miss Su, you may not know this yet, but His Majesty has been searching for me for a long time, and finally found me half a year ago. As soon as he found me, he immediately welcomed me back to the palace, and His Majesty told me that he would choose a date to marry me as his queen."
Before Su Yuning could get angry, Qin Wan immediately moved away from her, "Bai Zhi, let's go back to the palace."
"Yes, ma'am."
Hearing this, Bai Zhi trotted to keep up with her pace.
Hearing Su Yuning's angry voice from behind, Qin Wan just hoped that she would not let her down.
It always gets dark very late in winter, and it’s time for dinner soon.
Seeing Qi Yan'an striding towards him, Qin Wan immediately went to meet him.
After Qi Yan'an sent everyone away and only the two of them were left, Qin Wan raised her head and talked about what happened today.
"You said you met Su Yuning today?"
Qin Wan nodded, looking at his solemn expression, and pinched his sleeve anxiously, "Yan An, did I cause you any trouble? I didn't know I would run into her. I just went out to digest my food."
Seeing Qin Wan looking a little uneasy, Qi Yan'an held her hand and patted it gently, "It's okay, I'll take care of it."
"Well, Yan An, I didn't know it would be like this. I won't go out anymore in the future."
Qi Yan'an embraced Qin Wan in his arms, "Wanwan, don't let yourself be wronged because of her. You're not wrong in the first place."
Buried in Qi Yan'an's arms, Qin Wan responded softly.
……
Early morning on the second day.
"Your Majesty, I hope you will expand your harem, continue the royal bloodline, and consolidate the country."
"I second the proposal."
At once, several ministers stood up and said the same thing.
Qi Yan'an looked at the ministers standing up below and his face turned gloomy.
This is to put pressure on him.