Empress please be more ruthless

Chapter 107
Yuan Yong was at the forefront of the civil service team, standing respectfully and casually, even wearing official uniforms, it was hard to hide his chic and unrestrained body. She sent Dongfang Liang to inspect the official school. Yuan Yong did not lie, those school children were indeed from the disaster-stricken county Although Yuan Yong's attitude towards the orphan brought by the county was somewhat contemptuous and casual, his ability to handle affairs is still commendable.

Yuan Yong felt Song Qingtong's gaze resting on his head, his heartbeat accelerated instantly, he stepped out of the queue, stood in the center of the hall, and quickly glanced at the jade steps, even the thick dragon robe could not hide his graceful figure, before For two days, there were many affairs in the official school, so he kept asking for leave and did not come to the morning court.On the night of the palace banquet, he did go to the banquet, but because he went shopping with Princess Gaoli in the afternoon, Princess Gaoli didn't try on a dress until nightfall, and went to the palace. He was tired and fell asleep in the carriage. Pulling him back to the mansion, it was already midnight when he woke up.

"Reporting to the emperor, the school children have settled down, and the official school can start classes only after the teachers are in place. In addition, the weather is cold, and the minister has purchased cotton-padded quilts and corresponding school supplies for the students, but the Ministry of Households does not allocate money to the minister. , so I had no choice but to use my own money to pay for it first.”

Song Qingtong frowned, and looked at Qi Zhenzhi, Shangshu of the Household Department.

Qi Zhenzhi walked unhurriedly to the center of the hall: "Your Majesty, I have calculated that 2000 taels of silver are enough for the supplies and utensils needed by the schoolchildren, but the amount reported by Lord Yuan to the minister is 1 taels, which is far more than that." Budget."

Yuan Yongdao: "My majesty, most of the schoolchildren in the official school are not fully clothed, so I bought them daily clothes, two sets for each student. Because these orphans have been malnourished for a long time, I prepared clothes for them. Every meal has the same meat and vegetables, they are weak, and many schoolchildren are sick, and it is not a small expense for me to take them to the medical center to see a doctor."

Qi Zhenzhi said: "Master Yuan takes sick children to see a doctor in a well-known clinic in Beijing, and the expenses there are more than ten times more expensive than ordinary doctors."

Yuan Yong smiled, "Most of the sick children have difficult and miscellaneous diseases, and what I want is not to cure the disease this time, but to treat the symptoms, but to treat the root cause. I want these sick children to never relapse."

Song Qingtong couldn't hear it, and Qi Zhenzhi frowned: "Your Majesty, there is not much silver left in the treasury."

Song Qingtong thought for a while, Qi Zhenzhi was right, the treasury is now empty, all the silver that was raised last time was used to solve the crisis of the bank, and Ji Yunhe said that there is still a part left, so first bring some money from the bank Fortunately, overseas trade has already begun. Although it will be affected in winter, the effect of trade will be apparent after the beginning of spring next year.

"I will find a way to deal with the matter of the bank. Yuan Aiqing can only do it according to her own ideas. As for the teachers of the official school, I will draw up an imperial decree to recruit people from outside. Yuan Aiqing, you will be responsible for the inspection and recruitment."

Yuan Yong looked at Song Qingtong with bright eyes. She didn't expect her to agree with his actions. On the one hand, what he did was pity for those orphans, and on the other hand, he was also cynical. It turned out that in her mind, human life is not an ant. With such affection, he saluted respectfully, "The minister leads the decree to thank you."

When Yuan Yong returned to the court, Lin Kuang held the memorial in his hand and came out to report: "The minister and Prime Minister Ruan have reached an agreement on trade matters. Please look at it."

The eunuch ran down the jade steps, took the memorial from Lin Kuang, and presented it to Song Qingtong. Song Qingtong looked at it and drew up more than [-] articles in total. After making clear regulations and putting down the memorial, Song Qingtong looked at Lin Kuang and smiled slightly: "Thank you, Lin Aiqing. Regarding the disappearance of your sister, I have ordered Ronggui Jun to lead the Qingtian Army to search the whole city. I believe there will be results in a few days."

Lin Kuang said respectfully: "I thank the emperor for his kindness."

Song Qingtong raised the corners of her lips. Lin Xiangwan's inexplicable disappearance has already spread in Beijing. That day when Leng Junxie mentioned Lin Xiangwan's disappearance, she told the truth and asked Leng Junxie not to tell Chu Tianmo.

At this time, the guards came in and reported: "Korean envoy Ruan Xun is asking for an audience outside the hall."

"Xuan..." Song Qingtong knew in his heart that since the customs agreement had been reached, Ruan Xun must have come to say goodbye.

I saw that Ruan Xun was wearing a crimson official uniform, walked down the jade steps with a happy face, cupped his hands and said with a smile: "Your Majesty pays homage to Her Majesty, Prime Minister Lin has acted vigorously and resolutely, and I have finally lived up to the entrustment of the lord, and now I can return to my country .”

Song Qingtong smiled and asked to stay: "Prime Minister Ruan rarely came to Beiqin, and he has been busy drawing up the customs agreement these days. He didn't have time to visit the capital, so why not stay a few more days?"

Ruan Xun said with a smile: "Thank you for your kindness, it is worthwhile for me to appreciate your majesty's illusion, and..." Ruan Xun suddenly changed the subject, and smiled mysteriously: "The other official who came to Beiqin One purpose was achieved.”

Song Qingtong was alarmed, he could already guess what he wanted to say next, he could say it, but it was all up to her to nod or not!
As expected, Ruan Xun said with a smile: "Your official is entrusted by the lord of the country. In order to keep peace between Goryeo and Beiqin for generations, I am willing to marry Princess Xiangyun and marry Beiqin."

Song Qingtong smiled and nodded: "This statement is very suitable for me. Princess Xiangyun is gentle and beautiful. I will choose a minister with both ability and integrity to match the princess."

Ruan Xun waved his hands and said with a smile: "Don't bother, Chu Xiang has the grace to save the princess's life, so it's a perfect match for marriage."

Although he was mentally prepared, Song Qingtong's smile was still a little stiff, and he coughed lightly and said, "This is a matter of Xiangfu's life, and I can't be the master. I will tell Prime Minister Ruan after I ask Ming Xiangfu. How?" Hmph!She wouldn't ask, and she would simply refuse!
Ruan Xun smiled: "You don't need to ask, Prime Minister Chu has already agreed."

"What?" Song Qingtong's complexion changed, and he stood up abruptly.

Ruan Xun said with a smile: "Chu Xiang has already accepted Princess Xiangyun's purse and agreed to this marriage. Hehe, please ask the emperor to issue an order!"

The main hall boiled like water, and all the officials were discussing. Leng Junxie stood in the center of the hall, without a trace of expression on his face, looking at Song Qingtong.

Song Qingtong was dizzy in his head, and he still didn't believe that Chu Tianmo would agree to the marriage, so he managed to stabilize his mind, sat back on the throne, and said: "The marriage between Beiqin and Gaoli is related to the national system, and you must not act hastily. In the future, I will have a long-term discussion with my father."

(End of this chapter)