TV Series: When the Villain Chooses to Stand by

Chapter 184 Yixiu 53

"Yeah, it's horrible."

This was not the first time Chao Gui had experienced this, but she was still shocked.

"I'm about to reach marriageable age. Money is important, but reputation is also important."

"Aunt, are you trying to use this opportunity to ask the Emperor for a good marriage?"

Hongli frowned. In his impression, Chao Gui was not such a person. She seemed to never care about getting married.

"No, I want to ask the emperor not to let me get married."

Chao Gui has figured it out these days. As long as his reputation is great enough this time, the emperor will definitely reward him, and it doesn't matter if his request is a little outrageous.

Through Yixiu, she also understood the emperor's thoughts. The emperor would not be too wary of a princess without a maternal clan.

A princess who can make money and has a good reputation may still cause trouble if she gets married.

When the time comes, you can find any excuse, and even practicing with hair will not be a big obstacle.

After this incident, she had the bargaining chip to negotiate with the emperor.

"Cough cough!"

Hongli was drinking soup when he suddenly choked when he heard this. He covered his chest and coughed continuously, but his eyes were always looking at Chaogui.

"Look at what I'm doing. Do I have to get married?"

"As a princess, no matter who comes to power in the future, will I worry about having no one to see me off or dying on the streets?"

It was obvious what Hongli wanted to say. Before he could open his mouth, Chao Gui stiffened his neck and took the initiative.

Hongli waved his hand and said, "It's up to you, it's up to you. Don't worry, when Auntie passes away, your nephew will remember to burn incense for her."

"That's better. If nothing else, just go back. It would be a serious crime if you were discovered."

"It's okay. When we go out, I'll have someone lie there and pretend to be sick. No one will care, so there will be no problem." Hongli finally got out and didn't want to go back so soon.

He also wanted to do something with Chao Gui.

Everything happened just as Chao Gui had guessed. The emperor knew about it, but he was angry because things were out of control. From the empress to Chao Gui, everyone had their own thoughts.

The Flying Guillotine quickly found out Chao Gui's source of income. Of course, all he could see was that Chao Gui had made a lot of money with Yi Xiu's support.

As for purchasing grain from overseas, the Ministry of Revenue was also doing this privately, and the emperor knew very well that he could not completely ban it.

He has also been thinking about reopening the maritime ban recently. The national treasury is empty and there are too many places where money is needed. Officials along the coast have also been constantly writing letters to him to plead for help.

With the emergence of a river control plan, the disaster gradually subsided. After discussion among court officials, it was decided to plant rice in Wen'an, Dacheng and other places the following year, which could alleviate the losses caused by the flood to a certain extent.

This was the first time Chao Gui formally met the emperor after returning to Beijing, and it was also the first time the two had a serious conversation.

The emperor looked at the graceful young girl in front of him. The continuous running around did not make her look haggard. Instead, there was more tenacity in her eyes.

"Your humble servant pays respects to His Majesty."

"Chao Gui, please get up quickly. As a princess of the royal family, it's great that you can see the suffering of the common people. You have made great contributions in this disaster relief effort. Tell your brother what reward you would like."

The last time Chao Gui saw such a kind emperor was when the late emperor was still alive, and he felt a little uncomfortable for a while.

People really need to be valuable to be valued. Feelings? That thing is too unreliable.

"Your Majesty, you are too polite. It is my duty to share your worries. I don't want anything. As long as Your Majesty doesn't blame me for taking the initiative, that's all I want."

The emperor laughed out loud, "How could I blame you? I haven't even had time to reward you yet."

"As for the reward, don't be in a hurry to refuse it. Go back and think about it carefully. Go see Concubine Jin. She must miss you after not seeing you for so long."

Chao Gui was stunned when he heard this title, and then thanked the emperor.

"Your Majesty, I thank you for your grace on behalf of my mother."

"You're welcome. We are brother and sister. Concubine Jin served the late emperor for many years and raised a daughter like you. It is only right that she be promoted."

"I have specially asked the Ministry of Internal Affairs to select a few useful palace maids to serve the Concubine Dowager, so you can rest assured."

The emperor looked at his sister kneeling on the ground with loving eyes, as if he was really a good brother who loved his sister.

After going out, Qiao'er discovered that Chaogui's palm had been pinched so hard that it was bleeding.

She cried out softly, knowing she couldn't call a doctor, so she carefully wrapped it with a handkerchief.

"Princess, what are you doing? Has the Emperor punished you?"

Chao Gui glanced back and said softly, "It's just a small matter. He's using my mother to threaten me, warning me to stay in my place and not cause trouble."

"Let's go and see my mother with the gifts."

Chao Gui had never hated the emperor so much. After all, her fourth brother had been very good to her when she was a child.

He would bring me delicious food, smile when he saw me, and speak gently.

She used to just want to have a say, and this continues to this day.

Isn't that piece of evidence a great achievement? Once the corrupt officials are cleared out, the national treasury will be much fatter. Why should he be so cautious?

When Concubine Jin learned that her daughter had returned to the palace, she went to the kitchen early to prepare her specialty dishes and sat not far away, looking straight at the door.

“Mother!!”

"My dear daughter, you must have suffered a lot outside. You have lost weight."

Concubine Jin held Chao Gui's face in her hands and looked at it from left to right. The thin calluses on her daughter's hands made her feel sad.

She was naturally happy that her daughter was successful, but she was even more worried that she would suffer.

She herself had no ability, but her daughter, with the support of the Empress, managed to get her the title of Heshuo Princess, and now she has become a concubine dowager.

"Mother, what delicious food did you make? I can smell it."

"Come and try it. You must be tired from the journey."

Chaogui didn't want to make her mother sad, so she changed the subject with a few words. The mother and daughter walked into the house affectionately, and there was no trace of the tension as before.

"It's good that you're back. Don't be so willful in the future. You're a girl, and even with the protection of guards, you're not necessarily safe."

"If anything happens to you, what will mother do?"

While picking up some food for Chao Gui, Concubine Jin gave her some worried instructions.

"The Emperor has treated us mother and me well. Not only did he not blame you, he even promoted our mother. You must remember this great favor and never make him angry in the future, understand?"

Chaogui lowered her head and ate mouthful by mouthful, trying hard not to shed tears.

She controlled her emotions and raised her head with a bright smile, "Don't worry, mother. I remember this. I won't go anywhere from now on. I will stay in the palace to study and accompany you."

"Okay! Okay! I'll stay with my mother and not go anywhere."

Concubine Jin nodded repeatedly with tears in her eyes, and the palace maids standing behind her saw it all.

Before Chao Gui could ask the emperor for a reward, news came from the previous dynasty.

The Junggars sent people to the court to propose marriage, and even bluntly asked to marry their own princess, which made the emperor very troubled.

He specially chose the day when the concubines came to pay their respects and went to Jingren Palace.

He needs someone to step forward and play the bad guy, and at this time it is no longer necessary to mention that the harem is not allowed to interfere in politics.