Traveling through ancient times

Chapter 278: Troubles in the Royal Garden

Feng Qinglan patted Gu Dalian's hand gently, indicating to her that she was fine!

Next, Emperor Longcheng talked about movable type printing that Gu Dalian mentioned. After listening to her opinions, he became even more interested in this little girl's talent!

According to Hua An's idea, the cost of books should be reduced so that common people can also afford to read books. At that time, it would be a good thing for the court to allow common people and aristocratic families to compete with each other!

Gu Dalian taught Emperor Longcheng the techniques of papermaking and printing!

The price of paper is high because the papermaking technology is in the hands of a small number of powerful people, and the emperor values ​​both interests and his own kingdom!

Only when people's lives are improved will their satisfaction with the emperor be higher. At that time, Emperor Longcheng's rule will be more stable!

Emperor Longcheng was filled with passion. He prided himself on being a talented and romantic man. However, at this moment, he could not utter too many words. He only felt that he, the emperor, was truly a child of destiny and was favored by heaven, and Gu Dalian was sent by heaven to assist him!

"Xiao Anzi, when we leave the palace later, you must personally send Hua An and the Duke's wife off, and don't let anyone make things difficult for them! Draft another imperial decree. Princess Hua An has devoted herself to the country and made outstanding contributions. She is hereby granted the right to be exempted from kneeling in the future. No one may disobey the decree!"

Then, he took off a jade ring from his waist and told Eunuch An to give it to Gu Dalian, saying:

"I have carried this jade pendant with me for decades, so I will give it to you. If I need to embarrass you in the future, just take out this jade pendant!"

Gu Dalian's eyes sparkled, and she no longer felt scared. She looked up at Emperor Longcheng:

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace. Hua An will remember this! For your kindness, I will do my best to share your worries and ensure that the people of the Banyan Kingdom live and work in peace and contentment until my death!"

Emperor Longcheng laughed loudly. Today's harvest was really huge. He asked Eunuch An to send the two men out. He sat in the imperial study and thought for a long time. Then he asked people to summon Prime Minister Feng and the Minister of Agriculture to discuss the matter together!

Let's talk about two things. On this side, Eunuch An sent the two people out of the palace, and Nanny Awei and Qi Huli followed behind. The journey was relatively peaceful. This road passed through the Imperial Garden, and they saw a group of women enjoying the flowers!

Gu Dalian thought: The women in the palace are really idle. In the middle of the morning, when the sun is so scorching, they don’t even know to hide in the house to avoid the sun. Aren’t they afraid of getting tanned?

Just as I was thinking about it, he had already arrived!

"Eunuch An, who are you bringing? I don't think I've seen these two people before."

A beautiful and dignified woman in her 20s asked softly!

"Your Highness, I am here to escort Princess Hua'an and the Duke's wife out of the palace on the orders of the Emperor!"

The woman uttered an "oh" and covered half of her face with the round fan in her hand, her eyes full of gloom:

"It seems that Princess Hua'an is quite favored. She went straight into the imperial study upon arrival. It's really surprising. It seems that she has some outstanding qualities!"

Seeing that the two ignored her, she became even more angry, and then heard another woman continue the conversation:

"Oh, it seems that people from the countryside just don't know the rules. Even though she has been promoted to county lady, she still doesn't know the etiquette. When she met the Crown Princess, she didn't even know to kneel down and greet her!"

Feng Qinglan watched coldly from the side. She was a first-rank lady with imperial edict. When the old duke passed away, the emperor took pity on her being a widow and allowed her to enter the palace without kneeling. It was understandable that she was standing on the side of Gu Dalian now!

Unfortunately, the people here don’t know that Gu Dalian has already received the imperial edict and is still mocking and ridiculing them!

As soon as the person over there finished speaking, someone else immediately took up the conversation!

"She is really a peasant, even if the emperor gives her a higher status, how can she hold up when she doesn't even know the rules? Won't she be laughed at in the future?"

Everyone was talking at the same time. The leader was a beautiful woman in her forties, with a dignified appearance. She was wearing a bright yellow dress. Even in such a hot day, she had a phoenix crown on her head. Gu Dalian vaguely remembered that this crown was called the Double Phoenix and Dragon Crown, which was the attire of the queen!

The queen didn't say a word from beginning to end. She just smiled and looked at the peony in front of her, as if everything in front of her had nothing to do with her!

This was clearly a way for the Crown Princess to vent her anger. Gu Dalian figured this out and sneered in her heart, then she heard Feng Qinglan say:

"Greetings to Her Majesty the Queen, Her Majesty the Crown Princess, and all the ladies!"

Feng Qinglan bowed slightly, and Gu Dalian followed suit, but no one told them to stand up! Only a group of girls were chatting and laughing with each other!

The two of them stayed in this position for a full half a quarter of an hour, and Nanny Avi and Qi Huli also knelt for a full half a quarter of an hour!

At this time, An Gong said:

"Your Highness, Princess Hua'an has received the Emperor's order that she does not need to follow formalities when entering the palace. Seeing Yujue is like seeing me!"

The queen then smiled and turned around, but her heart was surging: "This girl is so young, and yet the emperor treats her so well?"

Although he was unhappy in his heart, his face remained calm and he said in a gentle voice:

"Oh?... I was negligent. I hope Lady Hua'an will not bear a grudge against me! Everyone, please stand up!"

"I dare not!" It's not that I don't hold a grudge, but I dare not hold a grudge openly!

Qin Xianyan was unwilling to accept the fact. She never thought that she couldn't control a small county lady. Even the queen couldn't do anything to her. The hatred in her eyes was like a knife and almost became real!

Gu Dalian felt something in her heart. When she saw the light, she saw the vicious look of the Crown Princess. Although that look disappeared in an instant and became peaceful and calm again, as if she was dazzled!

Gu Dalian sneered in her heart again and again. There was really no good person in the old Qin family. Her mother had passed away. Although she already knew that it was the second daughter of the old Duke of Qin who killed her, she didn't know that there might be other accomplices!

Mother, please wait a moment, your children will definitely avenge you!

When the concubines heard about the emperor's special order, they didn't dare to say anything more. Talking too much nonsense could easily lead to trouble. Everyone in the palace is a shrewd person. If you are not careful, you will be used as a gun!

Gu Dalian felt as if she was assisted by God. She had originally thought that she would be in a difficult situation. Now, there was much ado about nothing. Looking at Qin Xianyan's blue face that was unable to express her anger, she felt so relieved!

The Queen was depressed, but her face was dignified and gentle, smiling like a spring breeze:

"Since Eunuch An is personally escorting you two out of the palace, there is no need to disobey him. Don't get burned in this hot sun. Thank you for your hard work!"

Eunuch An quickly responded, "This is my job, I dare not say it is hard work! Then I will take my leave first!"

So, Feng Qinglan and Gu Dalian also took their leave!

After leading a few people away, Qin Xianyan gritted her teeth and said, "Aunt, this little bitch is so arrogant because she has the emperor's favor!"

There was something wrong with what she said. The Queen glanced at her coldly and said:

"You are going to die!"

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