readsfreenovel Chapter 172 Return to Jiangnan
Chapter 172 Return to Jiangnan
Shen Tang's suggestion was finally adopted by Emperor Jing.
However, there is still no conclusion on who will be the official in charge of transporting cotton.
In the end, it was decided that a fifth-rank military officer and a sixth-rank civil official would accompany him.
After the ministers left, Shen Tang was left alone.
"When will you set off, my dear?"
Emperor Jing asked someone to bring a chair to Shen Tang.
Yesterday, when Eunuch Deng came back with the message, he was extremely happy.
He told Emperor Jing that Shen Tang had given him a padded jacket.
What was happening in the capital could not be hidden from Emperor Jing, and the padded jacket was not small and could be seen by others, so it was better to tell Emperor Jing everything.
After hearing this, Emperor Jing just smiled and told Eunuch Deng to dress well and not let Shen Tang down.
"This servant is benefiting from the emperor's kindness. If the emperor had not sent this servant to Jiangnan to deliver the imperial edict and to go out of the capital to pick up Ning'an Hou, how could this servant have the chance to wear this padded jacket?"
These words made Emperor Jing very happy.
Emperor Jingdi covered himself with the quilt on the first day Shen Tang brought it to him.
The charcoal fire was lit, and the quilt covered him, which made him sweat a lot.
I asked someone to remove half of the charcoal fire, but it still felt a little hot. This cotton is really a good thing.
Shen Tang sat at the bottom and spoke honestly.
"After I leave the palace, I will prepare to set off in the afternoon."
"So fast?"
"Soldiers, there is no time to waste. Next year, when I have time to go to the capital, I will have more time to stroll around."
"My dear minister, you have made great contributions to the Great Qi."
Emperor Jingdi sat at the top and spoke, and now the people are all praising his wisdom.
It is said that he did not look down on Shen Tang because she was a woman. Instead, he valued Shen Tang and thought that she was a rare wise and benevolent monarch.
There are already rumors among the people about the good story between the emperor and his ministers.
This year was the happiest year since Emperor Jing ascended the throne, no doubt about it.
"Your Majesty, please remember to give me the imperial edict."
Shen Tang couldn't help but speak.
On that day, Emperor Jing announced the reward, but because Shen Tang was present, the imperial edict was delayed in reaching the Marquis' Mansion.
Shen Tang was naturally not in a hurry, but she was not the only one who received the reward, she also had a partner.
It was agreed that the profits from the sale of quilts and cotton clothes would be shared among the group.
Now, not only did I not make any money, but I also lost everything.
"Hahahaha, Shen Aiqing, ah Shen Aiqing, you are the first one who dares to urge me like this."
Although Emperor Jing said this, he couldn't help laughing.
Eunuch Deng promptly poured a cup of tea and said:
"Your Majesty, the Marquis is only in his teens now."
Yes, he has achieved this at the age of just a teenager.
The future is limitless.
"Yes, you are already a marquis at such a young age. Shen Tang, Shen Tang, please don't surprise me again, or I won't know what reward to give you."
Having said that, Emperor Jing still hopes that Shen Tang can do more to benefit Da Qi and the people.
What is the rank of Marquis? Isn’t there a Duke above him? Besides, if the Duke is not enough, there are also kings of different surnames.
Emperor Jing was completely unguarded against Shen Tang. After all, everything Shen Tang did now was for the sake of Da Qi and the people.
Furthermore, Shen Tang is a woman. Even if she holds a high position in this life, it will not affect the stability of the Great Qi Dynasty.
Moreover, the appearance of such a female marquis in Da Qi is a blessing for Da Qi and him.
"I have already prepared it."
Eunuch Deng received a signal from Emperor Jing and brought out five long boxes from the back.
"Take these five imperial edicts back with you."
Why are there five imperial edicts?
Seeing Shen Tang's puzzled expression, Emperor Jing also felt playful.
"One is yours, and the other three belong to those three merchants. As for this last one, you can open it and take a look after you leave the capital."
The boxes used to hold imperial edicts were all made of the finest rosewood.
Shen Tang: This deal is a big profit. For every cotton delivery, I earned five imperial edicts!
Emperor Jing: It's hilarious! She thought she made a profit. Little did she know that I was the one who made a profit. With five pieces of paper and a few powerless rewards, I made a profit of cotton and 20% of the future profit.
The two people, each thinking they had made a fortune, were in an extremely happy mood.
After leaving the palace with the imperial edict, the marquis's mansion had already been tidied up.
After Shen Tang changed out of his marquis's clothes, he told Shen Chuanzong some things and prepared to set off.
When we came here, we had a lot of people and a lot of stuff, but when we left, we were able to travel light.
When the Ning'an Marquis' Mansion was about to be locked, an old carriage was seen approaching from the street corner.
It’s the Liu family’s carriage.
Shen Tang's heart skipped a beat.
It couldn't be what she thought.
Sure enough, the next moment, after the carriage stopped, Liu Xun's bright and smiling face appeared.
"My Lord, didn't you say you would take me to Jiangnan?"
Three people came out of the narrow carriage.
Liu Xun and her maid, there is another one who can be identified from her appearance, this is Madam Liu.
"Meet the Marquis. I heard that the Marquis is going to take Axun to Jiangnan. It's rare that the Marquis appreciates me."
Mrs. Liu bowed to Shen Tang first, and when she looked up and saw Shen Tang, she was stunned.
How come this is so similar?
When Madam Liu was stunned, Shen Tang was also stunned.
Is this the Great Qi, the ancient times she imagined?
How could anyone be willing to entrust their teenage daughter to someone they had only known for a few days?
But Madam Shen was stunned for a moment, then quickly came to her senses. Perhaps seeing Shen Tang's disbelief, Madam Liu smiled:
"My Lord, you probably don't know this, but this kid has been suffocating ever since he came to the capital. Back when he was at the border, he loved wielding swords and clubs even more than his brother. Later, when the border became uneasy, our master allowed us to return to the capital.
This child doesn't like to socialize with others, but he gets along well with the Marquis."
Shen Tang looked at Liu Xun. Wow, I never thought a little girl likes this.
“Besides, there was a reason why I asked her to go to Jiangnan with the Marquis.
Everyone in the capital knows that Axun won the county lord's phoenix hairpin. It's okay now that the marquis is in the capital, but if the marquis leaves, the county lord may cause trouble for Axun again.
The only solution now is to let Ah Xun follow the Marquis to Jiangnan to avoid the limelight."
Liu Xun nodded and spoke quickly:
"It doesn't matter if you feel embarrassed, Lord. As long as you are willing to let me follow you to Jiangnan, I will rent a courtyard and live there by myself. I won't bother you at all."
"I'm fine, I just feel a little surprised."
She quite liked Liu Xun's straightforwardness, but she felt that it was not easy for people to be destined to each other, let alone in such an era.
Mrs. Liu was overjoyed and immediately took out the bundle from the carriage.
Shen Tang: It turns out everything is ready, just waiting for her.
So Liu Xun also set out on the journey to Jiangnan.
However, on the way back, the more Mrs. Liu thought about it, the more surprised she became.
How come Shen Tang looks so much like his son!
But my master hasn't been to Jiangnan in these years. Even if he had been, he wouldn't have given birth to a daughter this big.
How strange! I should write a letter to the border and ask.