I'm in the Red Mansion

It turns out that the latest supplement of the Daxia Monthly has just been released.

The people of the capital also knew that Prince Yi Zhong and Prime Minister Qin had donated an additional 50,000 taels of silver.

However, the insults directed at both of them decreased.

But the people still don't have a good impression of them.

In the eyes of the people in Beijing, what were they doing before?
If they had donated 50,000 taels of silver earlier, everyone would only praise them. Who would insult them?

If it had not been exposed by the Daxia Monthly Report, they were afraid that their sons would be born without anus in the future, so they had to donate another 50,000 taels of silver!
These 50,000 taels of silver were not donated willingly by them, so the best the people could do was not to scold him.

If you want to get praise, you are just wishful thinking. It is simply impossible.

When Prince Zhongshun and Prime Minister Qin heard this public opinion, they were furious, but there was nothing they could do.

……

Besides, Emperor Yonglong was in a very happy mood today.

Disaster relief is Daxia’s top priority right now.

If not enough money is raised, taxes may have to be increased.

Emperor Yonglong knew the harm of increasing taxes.
However, disaster relief is extremely important, so important that it concerns the survival of the country and the people.

Emperor Yonglong had no choice but to do so.

But now, thanks to a good deed by the top scholar's wife and an article she wrote, the situation was cleverly solved.

Suddenly, nearly two million silver coins were raised, which not only successfully solved the problem of silver needed for disaster relief.

There might even be nearly one million taels left to do other things.

This solved the biggest problem at the moment. How could Emperor Yonglong not be happy?

And not only that, through this incident, Emperor Yonglong also realized the power of the Daxia Monthly Report.

And this top scholar's wife was Lin Ruhai's beloved daughter.

Lin Ruhai was the most trusted minister of Emperor Yonglong.

This time, the top scholar's wife donated her dowry and helped him a lot.

Emperor Yonglong was thinking about how to reward Madam Lin.

After thinking for a while, Emperor Yonglong could not help but say, "Go to Yong'an Palace."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"Go to Yong'an Palace!"

Emperor Yonglong actually went to Yong'an Palace, which was beyond the expectations of the eunuch Dai Quan.

Yong'an Palace is where the virtuous concubine of the Jia family lived, but Emperor Yonglong had not been to Yong'an Palace for a long time.

Emperor Yonglong did not like this virtuous concubine, but he did so for various reasons.

And this was also driven by the old Concubine Zhen.

Now that the old Concubine Zhen has passed away, everyone in the palace thought that the virtuous Concubine Jia would soon meet with misfortune.

Unexpectedly, His Majesty would go to Yong'an Palace today.

Dai Quan was suspicious in his heart, but he didn't show it on his face.

Immediately send someone to Yong'an Palace to inform Consort Xian De.

When they arrived at Yong'an Palace, Consort Xian De had already been waiting outside the gate with her palace maids to greet them.

Emperor Yonglong said calmly: "Everyone, get up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

After entering the house, Yuanchun helped Emperor Yonglong to sit down and personally served him tea.

Emperor Yonglong waved his hand and asked her to sit down and talk.

The two chatted for a while, and Emperor Yonglong couldn't help but ask: "My beloved concubine, if a man has made meritorious contributions, he can be made a marquis and appointed as a prime minister, and be promoted to a higher position and rank."

"If a woman makes a contribution, how should she be rewarded?"

Although Yuanchun was smart, she did not guess the Emperor Yonglong's intention for a while. So she answered honestly: "Your Majesty, a woman's meritorious service depends on the meritorious service she has made."

"If a woman is filial to her parents and in-laws, she can be given the title of filial piety; if she is a woman of high moral integrity, a chastity memorial arch can be erected for her."

"If a woman is brave and fearless in war, she can be rewarded for her military merits."

After hearing Yuanchun's answer, Emperor Yonglong asked with a smile: "What if her contribution is even greater?"

"For example, if she saved countless victims during a flood, how should I reward her?"

Hearing this, Yuanchun couldn't help but look thoughtful.

She couldn't help but say: "If such a wonderful woman really appeared in our dynasty, it would be a blessing for the court and for your majesty!"

"Thunder, lightning, rain and dew are all grace from the emperor. Your Majesty, whatever rewards you bestow is appropriate."

Emperor Yonglong laughed and said, "Xian De Consort is indeed very intelligent. I'm sure you have guessed who this extraordinary woman I'm talking about is, right?"

"Yes, it is the wife of the new number one scholar, Lady Lin, the beloved daughter of Minister Lin."

"Xian De Fei, this wonderful woman is actually my beloved concubine's sister-in-law. My beloved concubine, tell me, how should I reward her?"

If it were someone else, Yuanchun might have given one or two examples.

But the extraordinary woman that His Majesty is talking about is none other than her own uncle, cousin, and sister-in-law. How dare she speak nonsense?

Yuanchun couldn't help but say, "Your Majesty, I am not very knowledgeable, how can I understand this? Whatever title Your Majesty gives her, it will be good."

"I would like to thank your majesty for his kindness first!"

Emperor Yonglong pointed at Yuanchun and said with a smile: "My beloved, you are still so fond of hiding your shortcomings!"

"Dai Quan, go and pass on the imperial decree to confer the title of Princess Xiaoxiang on Lady Lin, and quietly return the dowry she donated."

"I didn't give her any fiefdom, so her dowry should be left for her to use for herself."

Dai Quan hurriedly said, "Yes, Your Majesty."

Yuanchun was shocked when she heard this, and quickly knelt down and said, "I thank your majesty for your grace on behalf of my sister-in-law, but your grace is so great that I am really terrified."

Emperor Yonglong said with a smile: "This is what she deserves. Why should you be so worried?"

"Come, stand up and drink with me."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

……

Soon, Dai Quan took two young eunuchs and went to Ningguo Mansion.

The imperial edict from Emperor Yonglong to reward Lin Daiyu was an imperial edict.

The Zhongzhi is an imperial edict issued directly by the inner court without going through the Zhongshumenxia.

An imperial edict is one that can take effect without the approval of the Secretariat.

Soon, Dai Quan arrived at Ningguo Mansion.

After Jia Cong received the news, he hurriedly opened the middle door, set up the incense table, and took Lin Daiyu to receive the order.

Well, this decree is to reward Lin Daiyu, and Lin Daiyu is the protagonist.

After receiving the imperial edict, Lin Daiyu was a little dazed.

I just donated my dowry and wrote an article.

I never expected that I would be canonized as Princess Xiaoxiang by the current emperor.

Princess Xiaoxiang is a first-rank noble, so she is higher than Jia Cong...

After receiving the imperial edict, Jia Cong took out a silver note worth one thousand and two taels of silver and stuffed it into Dai Quan's hand.

Dai Quan smiled and accepted the silver calmly, then said softly: "Jia Xiuzhuan, His Majesty also gave the princess some things, but it is not convenient for others to see, so it will be sent over at night, please pay attention to it."

After sending Dai Quan away, Jia Cong was still confused.

I wonder what reward Emperor Yonglong gave to Lin Daiyu. Is there something that she cannot show to others?

It won’t be delivered until the evening. What’s going on?
Jia Cong was too lazy to guess, he would know the answer by night. (End of this chapter)