take the system to escape

Chapter 82 Old Friends
Ran Yue's library plan had limited impact on the increase in land and material prices in the capital, and more people focused their attention on Fang Yuan's order.

No one thought that the emperor's determination would be so great, and he would do it as soon as he said it. A duke's mansion that had been passed down for generations would be so ruined.

All of a sudden, there were discussions among the ruling and opposition parties. Those who did not owe money to the treasury were fine, but many people who owed money panicked. Some were busy taking stock of their wealth, some were asking for news, and some were trying to push a leader out .

There are actually a lot of debts owed by the clan relatives, but they are not those nobles, they are surnamed Fang, and they are relatives who have broken bones and tendons with the emperor. Let them collect debts?I have to say that compared to Xungui, the clan members are much calmer.

However, the clansmen miscalculated Fang Yuan's ambitions. Although most of the clansmen didn't have real jobs and only had some false titles, the expenses for this part were real.They are not allowed to take imperial examinations, engage in business, or work in places other than the clan's mansion, so they are raised by the state like rice bugs. However, the number of clan members has grown from a few dozen at the founding of the country to tens of 10 today. Not only have these people failed to contribute to the country, but they also enjoy various privileges because of their status.

For Fang Yuan, this group of people is simply blood-sucking blood-sucking blood-sucking lying on Kang Yuan Dynasty, and the harm is no less than that of Xungui, so they must also be eliminated.But Fang Yuan also knows that the road has to be walked step by step, so let's take Xungui first.

In the Ningshou Palace, Ran Yue was receiving a very special guest, the old lady Hong Shi from Li Guogong's mansion.

Hong and Zhou Wanqiu are about the same age, but they are already senile. If it wasn't for her little granddaughter, she would have difficulty walking. She saluted Ran Yue tremblingly, "I send my respects to the empress dowager."

"Old sister, get up quickly, how can I be worthy of your gift." Ran Yue hurriedly stepped forward to help Mrs. Hong, how could she let an old man salute her, and this old lady is not only old , with a noble status, and Zhou Wanqiu's former boudoir friend and savior, she had to see her.

Zhou Wanqiu hid her interaction with Mrs. Hong deeply. Ran Yue didn't know about this past event at first. It wasn't until Mrs. Hong asked to see her that her heart throbbed, and she unearthed a 50-year-old story from the depths of her mind. past events.

Mrs. Hong said with a smile: "The Empress Dowager, it has been many years since we sat and chatted face to face. Back then, we were still young girls in the age of cardamom, and time is not forgiving. Now, we are all old!"

Ran Yue nodded, and said with emotion: "Yes, old sister, we really haven't had such an opportunity to sit down for a long time. I think we used to learn piano, chess, calligraphy and painting together in the boudoir, and learn female red dance together. It seemed like it was yesterday.”

After a few gossips, Mrs. Hong finally revealed the purpose of this trip, "Your Majesty, I am getting older, and my health is getting worse day by day. Only my little granddaughter, Qingyue, is worried. I have known you for so many years , I have never begged you for anything, today I came to the palace with the cheek to beg my mother to protect my granddaughter."

Ran Yue did not agree directly, but said: "Old sister, you and I are not young anymore. We don't have a few more years to live. The younger generation has to walk her own path in the future."

Mrs. Hong shook her head, looked at her granddaughter lovingly, and said, "Mother, I am not as capable as you. The son in the family is useless, and the daughter-in-law is arrogant and domineering. I can't control them, and I don't want to. It stands to reason that I am already at this age. , I thought about everything, but I feel sorry for Qingyue, this child is too pitiful, such a good child should not be buried with Li Guogong's mansion."

Hearing Mrs. Hong's words, Qingyue's body trembled involuntarily. Mrs. Hong held her trembling hand and gave her firm support.

Ran Yue was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "Old sister, Li Guogong's mansion is a veteran noble, and your sons are more promising, and they are quite powerful in the army. Why don't you talk about being buried with you?" Woolen cloth?"

Mrs. Hong laughed, almost out of breath. Qingyue poured water and slapped her back nervously, until Mrs. Hong waved her hand to indicate that she was fine.

"Empress Dowager, I have lived a long time anyway. How can I not see what the emperor wants to do? But I am old and I can't do anything." Although Mrs. Hong still had a faint smile on her face. smile, but it looks even more bitter.

Ran Yue thought that if it wasn't for Mrs. Hong's help more than 50 years ago, Zhou Wanqiu would have died long ago, let alone marrying into the royal family, so she really had to accept this favor.

"Okay, since you mentioned it, old sister, leave this child in Ningshou Palace and let me train it for a while. I am also an old man, so I can't take care of her for a few years. Only when she stands up on her own can she live a good life."

"Thank you, Empress Dowager, thank you, Empress Dowager." Mrs. Hong said excitedly.

On the other hand, Qingyue, she grabbed Mrs. Hong's clothes in fear, looked at her pitifully, and said, "Grandmother, I don't want to be separated from you, don't you leave me, okay?"

Mrs. Hong looked at her lovingly, patted the back of her hand, and comforted her: "Qingyue, don't be afraid. Grandmother and the Queen Mother have known each other for many years. Just treat her as an elder and respect her."

Ran Yue also smiled and said: "The Ai family is not that fierce. You can live in Ningshou Palace for a while with peace of mind. There are many girls of your age here. You don't have to worry about spending too much time with an old man like me. boring."

Qingyue hurriedly said: "It's not boring, how could I feel bored, Empress Dowager. I am already very grateful that you are willing to take me in."

Mrs. Hong smiled and said: "Okay, Qingyue, you go out first, I plan to have a personal talk with the Queen Mother."

Ran Yue knew that Mrs. Hong deliberately sent her granddaughter away because she wanted to say something, so she let Hong Dou go down. Anyway, what else can a frail old man do?

Without Qingyue, Mrs. Hong seemed to be a different person. She deliberately asked: "My queen mother, the current Kangyuan Dynasty can be said to be full of wind and rain. Why are you not worried at all?"

Ran Yue smiled, and asked back: "Why should the Ai family be worried?"

Mrs. Hong said seriously: "Because something big is going to happen. In the army, honor is not a small force."

(End of this chapter)