Chapter 33: WPiP [Part 1]
In the end, the two guards see a green silhouette next to a white silhouette and fearfully whisper, “W-who is it!”
Inside the hall, the emperor and the rest of the people hears the sound from outside the hall.
Lan Qin Yu and Lian Che are taken by surprised. She lets go of the window, but because she accidentally uses too much force, the window fully opens.
Mo Yun is the first to turn around. He sees Lan Qin Yu faking a smile while waving towards him. He almost burst out in laughter.
T-that woman actually eavesdrop on the country’s matter!
When the guards realize it is the sixth prince and Lan Qin Yu, they clutch their heart in relief. Thank God it’s not ghost.
“That—– Two older brothers, can you please put the swords away?”
Lan Qin Yu uses her hand to push away the sword and retreats two steps. Don’t simply point such a dangerous tool to her! It will halve her lifespan!
When the emperor looks at Lan Qin Yu, she is clutching her own heart while trying to regulate her breathing. Lian Che who is next to her is putting his head down in embarrassment, his ears reddening shyly.
Upon seeing them, the face that has been filled with anger because of the country’s issues actually forms a rare light smile. That girl is a really restless person, she even kidnaps Lian Che to play together.
“Let them in.”
The people who have been with him noticed that the emperor’s tone has changed, even his expression softens considerably, they can finally breathes out in relief. Even though they don’t know why he softens up, at least they are spared for now.
The guards put back the swords back to their scabbards. The two people can only enter the study with embarrassed smiles after hearing the emperor’s order.
Inside the hall, the few officials eyes the person who is coming in. The sixth prince? Next to him….. isn’t that the woman who suddenly appeared on the royal banquet?
Two officials whispers to each other, saying that she is someone who is bound to be conferred as a princess.
Mo Yun is smiling, but Feng Tian Qing didn’t look too satisfied with Lan Qin Yu’s appearance. Silently watching the person in front of Feng Tian Qing is the person who sits next to him in the banquet, the eldest prince, Feng Ji Lin.
‘I-imperial father,” Feng Lian Che timidly says. He overheard them stressing over the disaster matter, so he is scared his imperial father will get upset at him.
Lan Qin Yu smiles at the emperor, saying “Your Majesty, Qin Yu was just curious over this matter. Please do not get upset.”
Deep inside, she can see Feng Ji Lin glancing at her. That eyes is full of something, is it anger? No, it’s a lot stronger than that. Is it hostility? Did she do something to him?
Don’t tell her he hates her for interrupting their discussion? Er….. it shouldn’t be anything that petty. Even the emperor didn’t say anything, so what if he’s a prince? He is a prince, but Feng Tian Qing is also a prince. If he make things hard for her, Feng Tian Qing will definitely help her. Mo Yun will definitely speak up for her as well!
Lan Qin Yu has an innocent expression on, you can’t even spot the slightest hint of her admitting fault in the apology to the emperor.
“Preposterous! A lowly woman dares to eavesdrop on the dynasty’s affairs! Are you attempting to get involved in politics?” As expected, Feng Ji Lin launched the first attack, his tone ridiculing.
Even though from the outside, he seems like he is criticizing her for what just happened, Lan Qin Yu can sense his prejudice against her. It’s like he’s splashing hs anger on her, though she doesn’t really know why.
“Your Majesty, Lan Qin Yu had an outstanding performance in the banquet. She has talent, we must not look down on her just because she is a woman.” Mo Yun calmly says. Even though he does have the heart to help Qin Yu, what he says is the plain truth.
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Chapter 34: WPiP [Part 2]
Lucky she lifted her hands back then in the banquet. Lan Qin Yu is secretly thankful because that act of hers is actually helping her now.
Sure enough, be it in recorded histories or in an unknown dynasty, as long as the time is backwards, women’s position is not as high as men. Only truly talented women can blossom.
The emperor did not really have the intention to blame Lan Qin Yu. After hearing what Mo Yun said, he thinks back to her performance that day. She clearly shows she has outstanding talent, perhaps she can help think of a way.
“Zhen will not put you in blame. You can join the discussion, if you think of anything, speak up. Che Er can join us too.”
“Yes, Imperial Father.” Lucky he is not upset.
“This is inappropriate, Imperial Father! She is just a Cairen and is just a woman, how can she participate in the discussion about our country!”
“Lin Er, is it up to you or up to zhen ?” The emperor looks a little unhappy, Lin Er is acting a little weird today.
“Of course it is up to Imperial Father.”
“Then have you think of any good countermeasure?”
“Imperial son is unwise, has not think of a way.”
Damn it, Feng Ji Lin is very unhappy inside but can only let it go. What can he do when all the ministers on his side cannot do anything to lighten the emperor’s burden? Just like what his imperial father said, it is such a waste having all of them.
The ministers opposite him can only tremble when he looks at them.
“Qin Yu already heard the problem and can already see the general idea. Even though there is no way to tell that I can completely solve the environmental problem surrounding Heng City, Qin Yu has an idea that might curb them.”
Granted, it is not her own idea. It’s just a more effective way to deal with drought from the 21 century.
“Really?” the emperor shows an immediate reaction, his eyes starting to light up.
Mo Yun too put away his fan and strain his ears.
Qin Yu clears her throat twice and says, “The truth is, this drought happens because there is not enough water in the soil. Maybe because the water is too deep underground and cannot be absorbed by the crops. Or maybe there is not enough rain water. In the end, the crops cannot grow naturally and it will ruin the natural balance in the affected area. The common people will not have food and in the end will die in a famine.”
The rest of the people in the hall nods in agreement. Qin Yu continues, “Honestly, the silver sent by the government can only provide temporary solution, they cannot solve the problem in the long terms. In order to solve the drought, we need to tackle the issues involving the lack of water first.”
“Indeed, Prime Minister Mo too said the same thing earlier on. But constructing a water conservation system isn’t something that can be completed overnight. What should we do while we’re in the process of constructing? Is there any other way?”
The minister who has been scolded by the emperor earlier on listens to her and anxiously asks, clearly being driven on by Lan Qin Yu.
“Correct, water conservatory is a very troublesome project. Not only does it require a lot of money and time, it also needs a lot of manpower. Even if the emperor forks out a lot of money from the treasury, the amounts that will be used in that place will not be that much in the end.”
Corruption exists on so many levels, after going through so many hands, who knows how much silver they will have left. The ministers look down while Mo Yun nods in agreement. Feng Tian Qing’s expression does not change while Lian Che does not understand what she was implying and can only tilt his head.
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