After being forced to marry a tyrant: I overturned the original plot

"Did my sister and brother-in-law write to me?"

At that time, Qin Jiao, who had been the Jade King for two years and whose temperament became more and more calm, was standing in a brightly lit place, holding a letter and smiling. Shen Ji, who was carrying a food box, walked behind her and asked when he saw her.

But the tone seemed certain that the person who wrote the letter was Qin Xin and his wife.

Qin Jiao nodded slightly.

"Well, my seventh sister wrote me a letter saying that after returning to Chen State, she changed the imperial examination system, giving equal emphasis to civil and military examinations, and promoted business and engineering. In less than two years, she has already made up for the deficit in the national treasury caused by the disaster."

Shen Ji couldn't help but feel incredible after hearing this.

"But since ancient times, scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans have been the lowest class. If they do this, won't they be impeached and opposed by the officials?"

“They really have the vision and ability.”

Qin Jiao shook her head, smiled with relief, and sighed.

"But I'm sure there were a lot of setbacks and hardships along the way."

Shen Ji hugged her and rubbed her forehead.

"You have too, and you work harder than them. It's a pity that I don't have the foresight and intelligence of my seventh sister, and I can't help you like she helped her brother-in-law."

Qin Jiao shook her head again.

"As long as you are by my side, I am content. Besides, why didn't you help me? You were in charge of the selection of military officers. To avoid suspicion, you never took the credit. Until now, the officials don't know that you were the one running around."

The military strength of Yu Kingdom was too weak. Since Qin Jiao ascended the throne, she has been developing military equipment, but she has only read military books and has no practical experience. Thanks to Shen Ji, who was born as a military general, he silently helped and supported her behind the scenes without asking for anything in return.

Shen Ji lifted the food box up. His handsome face was filled with the warm smile of a husband.

"Then apart from this, I can only wash my hands and make soup to please His Majesty."

Amused by his words, Qin Jiao put the letter away, put her arm around Shen Ji's, and the couple walked side by side towards the Handan Palace.

After Qin Jiao ascended the throne, she did not change her bedroom. She felt that the Handan Palace was quiet and contained memories of her and her mother. She liked it here.

"Seventh sister told you such important political inside information... You must keep this letter properly."

Shen Ji grilled meat for Qin Jiao. When the couple dismissed their attendants and sat down to eat, Shen Ji arranged the dishes for her while whispering.

Sisters are sisters, no matter how good their relationship is, they still have to be careful when it comes to family and national interests.

So as to avoid hurting such a good sisterhood.

Qin Jiao picked up the chopsticks and couldn't help but look up when she heard the words, looking with amusement at the man opposite her who was becoming more and more steady and careful.

"Have you ever thought that people as smart as them might not be able to think of this?"

Her question made Shen Ji stunned for a moment, and then he suddenly realized and laughed.

"I'm worrying too much."

It's not that Shen Ji was overly concerned, but in the past two years, Qin Jiao's sitting on the throne was not easy and comfortable. Although the ministers did not oppose her ascension to the throne, due to her female identity, they would challenge her in state affairs from time to time, and when they couldn't win the argument, they would use their "female body" to suppress her.

Her two brothers were also unwilling to give up. One of them escaped and was instigated by the former queen's relatives to come back and seize the throne. But he was easy to deal with. Shen Ji led his troops to surround his house at night, and he became obedient and took the initiative to resign and go to a remote place to be an idle prince.

The other one was ruthless and sent several waves of assassins. If it weren't for Shen Ji and his father's tireless protection, Qin Jiao would have been in danger. It was also once that Shen Ji blocked an arrow for her and was seriously injured, which made her determined and ruthless. She simply arrested the man, convicted him of several crimes, and executed him directly.

At that time, she sat in the palace all night, and she didn't care about what people outside said about her. She just suddenly remembered that when she was young, this brother also gave her candy and caught dragonflies for her...

It’s a pity that children will grow up, and adults have hundreds of faces and thousands of thoughts, and eventually they will end up in such a dead end.

But when she looked at the sleeping Shen Ji, she understood the significance of doing so.

She didn't want him to be so cautious and paranoid in order to protect her.

Then, Shen Ji once stood up for her, but was impeached by a civil official, who said that the harem was not allowed to interfere in government affairs, and since he was the husband of the king, he should abide by this rule. At that time, there were a lot of impeachment memorials against Shen Ji, most of which were for taking advantage of the situation, and some were because they were worried about the Shen family's dominance - even though the father and son of the Shen family had resigned their military power.

Qin Jiao solved the problem in her own gentle but reasonable way.

But from then on, Shen Ji became cautious in his words and actions, and would never take the initiative to ask about state affairs unless she appeared very sad.

Thinking of this, Qin Jiao stretched out her hand and held Shen Ji's hand.

"My husband, don't worry too much. You are very thoughtful. However, this letter from Seventh Sister should not just be about sharing the joy of the achievement. She wants to help me."

"help you?"

Shen Ji was warming the wine for Qin Jiao with one hand. Hearing this, his heroic eyebrows raised, as if he didn't understand.

"The military strength of the Jade Kingdom is now steadily increasing, but the military pay is also increasing, and the treasury expenditure is increasing day by day. The Jade Kingdom is rich in jade and is considered rich, but over time, the treasury is bound to be in deficit. Seventh sister, she is sharing how to develop merchants and expand treasury income in times of peace."

Otherwise, there is no need to write it in such detail, including where to start and how the income-increasing effect is.

At the same time, the seventh sister also gave her a good reference -

Scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans should not be divided into upper and lower classes. Even if people have such a view in their hearts, if the imperial court takes the initiative to weaken this kind of discrimination, then in time, this gap will be eliminated. It will also truly create the prosperous world she wants, where everyone lives in harmony and prosperity.

"Yes, I should follow suit. Yuguo's jade business cannot be done only in China. Previously, in order to help Chenguo, we opened a jade trade route for them... In fact, the most suitable country for this business is Huiguo."

There were already quite a few pieces of meat on the small plate in front of Qin Jiao, but her eyes were bright and her face was full of joy of sudden enlightenment.

When Shen Ji heard the word "Huiguo", his brows furrowed.

"Taiguo?"

Since the siege two years ago, the relationship between Yu and Hui countries has been broken and they have become complete enemies.

The people of Yu State hated Hui State to the core. Even though Qin Jiao heard that the new King Hui was the best among the evil forces of the Xu family, she still refused to associate with Hui State.

But at this moment, she actually took the initiative to mention Huiguo...

"Yes, Huiguo lacks jade, but they have money. If we can get this done, our treasury will not be short of money. The soldiers will also have more military pay and supplies..."

"Can……"

Qin Jiao's eyes were full of light.

"King Ren Hui has promised to make amends to the Jade Kingdom and admit Xu Changming's evil deeds. Why not let him waive the tariffs and let the jade merchants of our Jade Kingdom make a lot of money!"

When Shen Ji heard Qin Jiao's idea, he was stunned for a moment, then he smiled.

His Jiaojiao, after all, is still thinking about the people, and only then the grudges between the two countries and individuals.

Huiguo forced her and indirectly killed her mother, but she had such a broad mind at this time, which made him feel emotional for a moment.

"But if you do this, you will face impeachment from the court officials. The people will not understand your intentions for a while."

Shen Ji sighed worriedly. He admired Qin Jiao's way of governing, but he also felt sorry for her because she was always doing good things that were misunderstood.

Qin Jiao shook her head and smiled warmly.

"Shen Ji, I don't know how a good emperor does it, but I have seen those who are unworthy of their position, so I want to be a king with a clear conscience. Contact does not mean that I forgive the mistakes of the former King Hui, but if we never contact each other, it will hurt others and hurt ourselves. Do you support me?"

Even though she was sure in her heart, Qin Jiao was still the same Qin Jiao and would always ask Shen Ji for his opinion.

Shen Ji nodded and smiled.

"How could I not support you? I will always stand by your side."

Hearing this, Qin Jiao smiled even more. She got off the couch and put on her shoes.

"Hey, where are you going? We haven't eaten the meat yet!"

Shen Ji saw her walking quickly outside and called her hurriedly.

"I'll go draft the memorial right now!"

But Qin Jiao walked out quickly without stopping.

Only one sound came from outside the window.

"Leave some for me, I'll eat with you when I come back."

Tender and hasty.

Shen Ji looked at the untouched barbecue, his lips curled helplessly.

Shake your head and laugh.

Although the years like this would last a long time, he also knew that he would occasionally feel lonely and bored "guarding the harem alone", but he was more convinced that -

No matter how busy she is, Qin Jiao has him in her heart. Every time she finishes her work, no matter how tired she is, she will return to his arms and ask him to sleep with her.

The woman he loves is such a remarkable person, so naturally she will be busy.

It doesn’t matter. He can wait for the rest of his life.

Putting down the wine cup, Shen Ji picked up the book on business hidden under the pillow next to him.

"It seems there is no need to worry about this."

A few days ago, Shen Ji saw that Qin Jiao was worried about the military pay and took out her jewelry several times for emergency. He knew what she was worried about, so he sold some of his belongings to raise money. He has not been idle these days, and has been studying ways to make money as if he was cramming for the exam...

Now it seems that she is strong enough to deal with the problem on her own.

Shen Ji looked at the new trees growing vigorously outside the window, with an intoxicating smile in the corners of his eyes and eyebrows.

This seemingly ordinary joy is related to Qin Jiao and happiness.

After Qin Jiao finished drafting the memorial and arranged for the message to be delivered, she hurried back.

When she came back, Shen Ji poured the warmed wine into the cup and put the re-warmed barbecue on the plate.

"I'm back."

"Yes, I'm back."

They are just one of the most ordinary couples in the world. The busy lover will rush back for dinner, and the person who prepares the meal will wait for her at home with peace of mind.

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"Fifth Princess, if you obediently serve me as my concubine, I will let you go. How about that?"

Qin Jiao, who was wearing her wedding dress and being escorted to the city wall, looked at Xu Changde who was approaching with a large army below, and her face turned pale.

Her sixth sister actually colluded with the enemy and betrayed the country, allowing Huiguo to take advantage of the opportunity to attack Yuguo! Her fiancé Shen Ji was transferred away by the prince of Huiguo using a trick to lure the tiger away from the mountain. He should be on his way to save the country.

But right now, the situation is extremely critical.

Qin Jiao was heartbroken - her mother, such a weak woman, committed suicide when she heard that the country was going to be destroyed. They all knew what a tragic end a royal woman of a destroyed country would have.

Especially since the one who led the army was Xu Changde, who was known for his brutality.

Qin Jiao saw that some of her sisters who had sought refuge in the palace committed suicide, some were forced to death by their husbands' families... some concubines committed suicide, and some survived.

But her father, the king, did not allow them to commit suicide—

He didn't care whether they were humiliated or not, he only cared whether they were still worth negotiating peace with.

Qin Jiao, the only unmarried woman at that time, became the sacrifice pushed out by her father to seek peace.

No matter how Qin Jiao cried and begged, or how she resisted, her father was determined to sacrifice her. So now she was standing on the city wall.

"I would rather die than become a slave of a conquered nation!"

Qin Jiao threw off the shackles of the guards, held onto the stone wall, and said this to Xu Changde who was shouting below.

Xu Changde cracked his whip and immediately let out a frivolous laugh.

"Hahaha - brothers, this woman has delicate skin and tender flesh, but she's tough on the outside! No wonder Shen Ji likes her. Not to mention him, I like her too! Prince Yu! Send Qin Jiao out, and I'll spare your life, how about it!"