After traveling to ancient times, I relied on my husband to win

At the border, after Qin Yan taught how to make fine salt, the prince spent a few more days. His health improved a lot and he could at least make the long journey back to the capital.

After Cheng Laohu arranged the specific matters of the salt mine, he prepared to return to the court.

Royal Palace

imperial study room

The emperor sat in front of the desk and looked at the thick stack of letters in front of him and fell silent. Alas, he knew without looking at him that it was impossible for Cheng Lao Hu, a man born a bandit, to write letters that were the same as others.

After reading the letter, he fell into suspicious silence. Alas, he was a little annoyed for a moment and went to Kunning Palace.

When the emperor was still the crown prince, he and the current queen supported each other.

After ascending the throne, although new people continued to enter the harem, no one could shake the queen's position, and the emperor did not neglect the queen.

On the contrary, the emperor still attaches great importance to the queen, not only because of the queen's maiden family, the Duke's Mansion, but also because of the queen's talent.

As an emperor, he did not get tired of the queen, nor did he have the chauvinistic view that women without talent were virtuous. On the contrary, he often talked about government affairs with the queen and listened to her advice.

He clearly understood that talent and knowledge were not gender-specific, and some women were even more talented than men. He was a wise ruler, and he hoped that under his leadership, Dongwu would achieve unprecedented prosperity, and that he would be remembered in history, passed down through the ages, and praised by the world.

To this end, he reformed the new system, relaxed the harsh system for women, and allowed women to travel and trade freely.

The current Dongwu Kingdom has reached a new height, a new era of prosperity, with the economy constantly growing and people's lives constantly improving.

Kunning Palace

The emperor sat at the table and placed the thick stack of letters on the table. Seeing that the emperor looked a little serious, the queen dismissed the palace maid, picked up the teapot and poured a cup of tea for the emperor. "Your Majesty, what is troubling you? I asked you to come here to relax."

The emperor took a sip of tea and said, "Queen, you really understand me. Isn't it that old fellow Cheng Lao Hu sent me a letter telling me about their situation?"

Queen: "Isn't this normal? Your Majesty, why are you so worried? Is there something difficult going on?"

"Well, it's not a difficult matter, but, well, let me show you the letter from Cheng Lao Hu." After saying that, he took the letter out of the envelope.

Pick up one and unfold it to the Queen.

The queen looked at the scribbles on the paper and couldn't imagine what it had to do with the letter.

"Your Majesty, this is..."

Instead, he explained to the queen, pointing to the mountain and a group of people on horseback on the paper and saying, "This is Cheng Lao Hu and his men being attacked by the Jin people at the salt mine."

Before the queen could react, he took the next one and continued to explain, "This one is similar to a stove and there is a person. It says that they found a person who can make fine salt. And this person seems to know some pharmacology."

The queen understood now, "Isn't this a good thing? Now we have a way to benefit the country and the people, and we have also met someone who can serve the Dongwu Kingdom. Isn't this a good thing to have the best of both worlds?"

The emperor sighed, "I know, but this man was found by Cheng Lao Hu and his men at the edge of the border, where the Jin people are eyeing our Dongwu Kingdom.

Although this person is beneficial to Dongwu State, we cannot summon someone whose origins are unknown and who is harmful to Dongwu State."

The queen understood now and chuckled, "Your Majesty, you are being too picky. Didn't General Cheng indicate in his letter that this person seems to be from Dongwu Kingdom? Why don't you just send someone to check the Qin clan to see if there is such a person?"

Emperor: "I'm worried because I checked. The Qin family committed the crime of deceiving the emperor ten years ago, and I personally issued an order. But that kid somehow ran to the border and escaped this disaster. But now... Alas!"

Queen: "Your Majesty, I don't think so. This crime of deceiving the emperor was his father's fault, and his Qin family has also suffered the emperor's wrath.

Now Qin Yan helped General Cheng to achieve this feat, and he is loyal to Your Majesty and the people of Dongwu State. For this, Your Majesty can reward him well in the future to prove that Your Majesty is a person who clearly distinguishes between rewards and punishments and values ​​​​virtuous officials.

If Your Majesty is afraid that you cannot control him, you can control the remaining family members. I heard that the old lady of the Qin family is still guarding the Qin family ancestral hall and refuses to leave.

Your Majesty can call someone over to see if Qin Yan is a member of the Qin family. If not, he can be eliminated. No matter how talented he is, such a spy cannot be kept.

If he is from the Qin family, Your Majesty can reward him by giving him a small official position as a reward, and also exempt his family from the crime. This will not only demonstrate Your Majesty's tolerance, but also show your appreciation for talented people."

"This is a great plan, Li Dequan, did you hear what the queen said?" The emperor suddenly realized and ordered his servants to do it. There were only the emperor and the queen at the scene, and there was also a chief eunuch Li Dequan. Li Dequan grew up with the emperor and was the emperor's most trusted person. He was not driven away with the palace maids, but stayed.

Li Dequan: "Yes, Your Majesty. I will do it right away."

After Li Dequan left, the emperor felt as if his whole body had lightened, as if all the burdens were gone.

"Empress, this time it's all thanks to you, otherwise I would have been annoyed for a long time."

The Queen took the Emperor's hand and said sympathetically, "It is my duty to relieve your Majesty's worries. Your Majesty is the one who has to review memorials every day, and you are the one who has to work hard."

Emperor: "It is the Queen who cares about me."

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Qin Family Ancestral Hall

The old lady in coarse linen clothes was kneeling in front of the Qin family tablet, praying wholeheartedly, hoping that the ancestors could bless the Qin family's descendants and restore the Qin family's glory.

Li Dequan rushed in with the imperial guards, looked at the Qin family's old lady who was still worshipping Buddha, and greeted her with a smile, "Greetings to the old lady."

Mrs. Qin didn't even turn her head, maintaining the posture of worshipping Buddha, she just opened her mouth and asked, "Eunuch Li, my Qin Mansion has been confiscated, and only I, an old woman, am left. I don't know why Eunuch Li is here."

Li Dequan did not disrespect the Qin family's grandma just because the Qin family fell into decline. If Qin Yan was really a member of the Qin family, I'm afraid the Qin family would be stubborn.

With a professional eunuch's flattering smile, he said, "Old Madam Qin, you don't have to worry so much. This old servant came here to bring great news. Your grandson has done a great service to the emperor, and the emperor has forgiven the Qin family. When your grandson returns, His Majesty will allow you to go and recognize him."

When Mrs. Qin heard that her grandson was still alive, her eyes turned red and she stopped chanting. She fell down on the futon and looked at Li Dequan at the door.

"Eunuch Li said the truth, don't try to deceive me."

Li Dequan: "Madam, how dare I forge an imperial decree? This is of course true. Madam, your grandson is a blessed man, and your Qin family will be better off."

"Thank you, Eunuch Li, for telling me. Thank you, Your Majesty, for clearing the Qin family's name and preserving its roots." Old Lady Qin became more and more excited as she spoke, and she kowtowed in the direction of the imperial dynasty.