Time-traveling Bastards Are Politics

Chapter 335
When the meal was over and it was getting late, Feng Yong and Bai Lan were about to say goodbye. Wei Huaqing looked at the two of them and said with a smile, "King Huiwen is here with me. I have something to discuss with you. Lan Xin will wait in the Queen's Palace. After finishing talking, I will send someone to send a car to take you out. Don't worry about getting the key to the palace."

"I obey." When Feng Yong saw Wei Huaqing's look, he knew something was wrong and quickly agreed.

Feng Yong followed Wei Huaqing to the side hall, and Wei Huaqing retreated all the palace people. After the palace people closed the door and the door became quiet, Wei Huaqing said calmly, "What do you mean by recommending silver jewelry?"

"What the emperor said, I don't know where to start. Gold jewelry is expensive, palace flowers are perishable, and silver jewelry is a compromise choice. Since the emperor asked the minister to help the Ministry of Internal Affairs, what does the emperor have to do with this suggestion? Strange? Besides, the number of concubines in the palace is increasing day by day. If gold ornaments and precious stones are given to the palace people at will, it is not a small expense. In addition to the usual attire, it does not necessarily have to be full of gold and jade, It is incomparably gorgeous, using silver hairpins not only has a variety of styles, but also can add a touch of elegance, I think this is a good thing." Feng Yong said respectfully.

Wei Huaqing said coldly: "It's fine for the palace servants to use silver ornaments, but if concubines use silver ornaments, what's the proper way?"

"Your Majesty, in fact, most of the jewels of ladies are gold ornaments and jade. Jade is naturally very elegant, but jade is ruthless. It seems that it is cold after all. There are many patterns of silver jewelry, and there are many patterns that can be made. As for looking tired. Besides, jade has been used in this dynasty for many years, and there is no breakthrough, and it is difficult for craftsmen to innovate. At this time, recommending silver jewelry can not only save costs, but also stimulate those craftsmen to make better jewelry. Now What is popular outside the palace is based on the inside of the palace. Even if a jewelry store outside the palace launches some unexpected products, it will wait for the inside to use it first, but if the palace does not accept it, the outside of the palace is equal to In this way, it is also very detrimental to the development of this industry. Besides, when the imperial court is using money, no matter what it does, it needs money. The three armies have not moved, and the food and grass go first. There are many people, after all, it is not a small amount of money. A small amount of money is worth a lot. The emperor may not look down on this little money now, but when it is really needed, he can only save money and increase taxes. In the end, it is not a toss Common people, does it still make you uncomfortable?" Feng Yong said with a smile.

Wei Huaqing nodded: "You are right, but those in the harem may not be willing to use silver ornaments."

"Your Majesty, in fact, I am not asking all the concubines to wear silver ornaments, but to let those empresses not all wear silver ornaments. You have also seen the appearance of the princess today. Do you think that the princess is too shabby to go out today? Simple Even the silver ornaments made by you don’t make people feel this way, let alone those inlaid with precious stones and jade? To tell you the truth, I have already ordered a silver phoenix crown for the empress at the jewelry shop. The main body is silver, inlaid with jade and jade. Gemstones, when the time comes, the emperor will know what the ministers mean. In fact, even if the phoenix crowns of the ladies in the harem are made of gold, with so many jewels and emeralds, they can't be seen as gold. It's better to use silver ornaments, which are more It’s easy to save money. Gold with too high purity and rare gemstones, craftsmen are cautious and dare not innovate, but if it is replaced with silver jewelry, this matter will change a lot, won’t it?” Feng Yong looked at Wei Huaqing said with a smile.

Wei Huaqing frowned: "You won't give this as a congratulatory gift at the post-sealing ceremony, will you?"

"Your Majesty, I don't have much money. In addition, the effect of this will not be bad, so I have the courage to use this as one of the congratulatory gifts for the Queen's Conferment Ceremony." Feng Yong respectfully.

Wei Huaqing nodded: "If it's one of them, it's fine. Give them all. I'm afraid it's inappropriate. Even people from the tribe will come that day. You're too shabby to give away, not worthy of your position."

"Don't worry, your majesty, the gift from me will definitely be worthy of my status. Moreover, I suggested that the harem be replaced with silver ornaments, and it is also to help you restrain Concubine Xia." Feng Yong said with a smile.

Wei Huaqing was a little strange: "What does it have to do with her?"

"Your Majesty, Concubine Xia, you will restore her right away. But once Mr. Qin's matter is resolved, Xia Ge will always feel that he sold you a favor. Don't you think it's not good? At this time, use silver jewelry instead." Concubine Xia is the most reluctant in the harem. In fact, other concubines, even the empress, have no opinion on this, and they don't even care, but Concubine Xia is different. Would she be willing to wear a silver hairpin? It was an imperial decree, and she didn't dare to disobey it, but it wasn't because she broke her teeth and swallowed blood. Happy, if she has an attack, then you will continue to be grounded, and Xia Ge will be even more unhappy, and you will save money, wouldn't you kill two birds with one stone?" Feng Yong said in a low voice.

Wei Huaqing smiled: "I always say that King Huiwen wins my heart the most."

"Your Majesty gave me the reward, I just did what I should do." Feng Yong said calmly.

Wei Huaqing nodded in satisfaction: "By the way, how did I hear that you are ordering a dragon and phoenix gown? Why, in such a hurry, are you ordering a wedding gown?"

"No, your majesty, the dragon and phoenix coat is for you and the empress. The empress title is equivalent to the emperor's wedding. I heard that the emperor's wedding must wear this. Everyone wears it when they pack their luggage. Auspicious clothes, at night, wearing this can be regarded as making up for the regret of not having a big wedding. Of course, the emperor and the queen naturally have a deep relationship and don't care about these things. But I feel that the queen is a happy event, why not Is it more complete? So I ordered this in private, and I plan to give it to the emperor and empress, I hope the emperor and empress don't feel that I have made my own decisions." Feng Yong was even more respectful.

Wei Huaqing smiled: "I didn't expect that the queen and I were first wives, and our marriage back then was not very glamorous. It's time to make up for it now. It's just that it doesn't seem very appropriate to have a big wedding like this. It's a good idea for you to do this. Very good."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your compliment. I'm also preparing to ask the House of Internal Affairs to prepare the bedroom and decorations for you and the empress according to the etiquette of the big wedding. I hope it can make the empress ceremony even more perfect." Feng Yong said with a smile.

Wei Huaqing nodded: "You still have your heart."

"It's a minister's blessing to be able to share the emperor's worries. The emperor always considers the minister, and the minister dare not give up." Feng Yong spoke respectfully, which made Wei Huaqing a little uncomfortable.

Wei Huaqing smiled: "You don't have to be so careful, it's just the two of us now, besides, you and Lan Xin are going to get married soon, we are all on our own, why are you so careful?"

"The minister and the princess are the grace of the emperor. I cannot avoid being respectful to the emperor no matter what. This is the duty of the minister. The emperor is close to the minister, which is a sign of the emperor's tolerance. If the minister is too close, that is You must not overstep." Feng Yong said respectfully.

Wei Huaqing nodded: "You've always been so careful, I just like that you are so careful."

"Your Majesty praised me, what I should do." Feng Yong was still very respectful.

Wei Huaqing asked Feng Yong: "After my draft, you and Lan Xin should also choose a date to get married. At that time, should I give Lan Xin a mansion, or give you a bigger mansion? "

"Your Majesty, I'm used to living here and don't like to change. Presumably the princess is too. Besides, it's just the two of us, so we don't need so many places. The princess's home is far away, and the family doesn't come here often, so it's useless to live in such a big place. Princess I also don't like having too many people and being noisy, so I thank the emperor for his kindness." Feng Yong was still respectful.

Wei Huaqing nodded: "I do know that your thoughts are just that the palace of the princess and the king of the line is too small for yours. Look at the mansion of the other king of the line. Yours is two or three times older, and your status is the same, so it is too shabby. How about it, after you get married, I will be near the palace, let you choose a location, build a similar size, and the treasury will pay for it. Is it okay?"

"Then... that minister, I would like to thank the emperor for his kindness." Feng Yong had no choice but to agree.

Wei Huaqing said with a smile: "After the draft, you can choose a place. By the way, have you made arrangements for the draft?"

"Your Majesty, the matter of the draft is almost the same, but the cosmetics need to be discussed again. You also know that some shops and cosmetics have secret recipes, and they are unwilling to disclose the secret recipes. But the rules of the palace are like this , so it's just a bit embarrassing." Feng Yong said lightly.

Wei Huaqing nodded: "That's the truth. It's right for the palace to be more careful. If you tell them on my behalf, if you announce the secret recipe, the palace will keep it secret. If you are selected into the palace, if the concubine uses it well, maybe it will be used as a gift. It is a great honor to give it to other countries, let them weigh it before making a decision. If they are still stubborn, don't use it."

"What the emperor said is very true. I have a vast land and a wealth of resources. I don't miss this thing. I just feel a little pity. It's a pity that women can't use things that ordinary people can use. It's a pity. But the safety of the harem is the best. It's important, so there's nothing I can do. By the way, Your Majesty, the female officer of the Shangyi Bureau has resigned, and a new female officer has not yet been elected, so she should be elected as soon as possible. Although the prince is a tailor at home, the prince also knows a little bit, But compared to the female officials in the Shangyi Bureau, there are still differences, and it is convenient to select them early. Once the beautiful ladies enter the palace, they always need those experienced people to tailor their clothes." Feng Yong said with a smile.

Wei Huaqing smiled: "I forgot about this. Some time ago, I made a set of clothes, and the female officer in charge of that set of clothes is pretty good. I'll have someone check it out in the past two days. If it's okay, I'll promote her. The Ministry of Internal Affairs, Naturally, it is food and clothing expenses, but they are not responsible for it, and they are still not serious after all. Just like Lan Xin's clothes, things that can be understood by looking at the imperial decree, unexpectedly dragged on for so long, and then let Lan Xin wear Princess Feng's The old palace uniforms are here, it is indeed their dereliction of duty."

"Your majesty, the subject and the princess don't mean to blame. After all, the prince is not in charge of this matter. He doesn't understand many things. In addition, he entered the palace in the early years. Even if he is a tailor at home, he doesn't know that much. There are some omissions. It's normal. This is also the reason why the minister asked the emperor to select female officials as soon as possible. To be honest, the prince is very careful in handling affairs, but it is not smooth, and it is still difficult after all. It is better to put such a talent in the right place." Feng Yong said with a smile.

In fact, Feng Yong didn't want to embarrass Wang Hong, it's just that there are many things going on, let him be responsible, if something happens, it doesn't matter if she blames it, or doesn't blame it.Wang Hong is not a bad person, and I don't need to, because I say a word less and let him get into trouble.

Wei Huaqing nodded: "That's right. There are so many people in the Ministry of Internal Affairs that they can do it. The matter of auspicious clothing is already very important, so let's leave it to a dedicated person."

"By the way, your Majesty, I suggest that in the future, regular exchange meetings will be held, so that the tailors and embroiderers in charge of this part of the palace can exchange skills and promote together." Feng Yong said with a smile.

Wei Huaqing glanced at Feng Yong, hesitantly: "The tailors outside the palace are all men, so it's not very convenient."

"Your Majesty, you don't have to do it in secret. You can do it with great fanfare and have fun with the people. Those who win the hearts of the people win the world. Frequent communication with the people is also an expression of the emperor's closeness to the people." Feng Yong looked at Wei Huaqing, and said lightly.

Wei Huaqing nodded: "Let me think about this matter before I discuss it."

"Also, the sisters and relatives of the court ministers who are in the draft, has the emperor thought about how to arrange it at that time?" Feng Yong asked.

Wei Huaqing shook his head: "That's not true. When the time comes, you will study a list with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and make statistics. I will think about it again. Marriage is not a random thing."

"I am naturally aware of the emperor's considerations, but the draft is imminent, these matters, no matter how big or small, I have to report clearly." Feng Yong respectfully.

Wei Huaqing nodded: "I understand. That's it for today. You and Lan Xin go back earlier, and I don't feel relieved if you go back too late. If there is anything, we can talk about it tomorrow."

"The minister will take his leave first and go to pick up the princess from the empress's place." Feng Yong said with a smile.

Wei Huaqing waved his hand: "You go, and remember, if Xia Qinghe looks for you again in the palace, don't go."

"Your Majesty's words, I will take note, the harem is not a place I should go in and out of, so I will be careful." Feng Yong agreed.

Wei Huaqing nodded: "Of course you know the importance. By the way, I still have to thank you for the matter of the Qin family. I know that you let Lan Xin go. If you go, I'm afraid it won't have this effect. I keep this matter in my heart, the Xia family, I also understand that I also need to think about what to do. There is a queen on one side and a concubine on the other, sometimes I am very embarrassed."

(End of this chapter)