kvmb Chapter 241 Let me take a breath
Chapter 241 Let me take a breath
"Although this is a matter of the imperial court, I will make an exception today and tell you about it," Kangxi held Concubine Yi's hand and looked at Wen Yao, "I knew about this before, and even many people in the folk know about it. There are countless doctors in the Qing Dynasty, so not everyone is unaware of it. But any girl who is still unmarried at the age of sixteen is considered old, and will be criticized by everyone. Even if you say it's for the girl's health and future generations, everyone will still criticize you if they believe it."
"The royal family doesn't care about this time, and it doesn't matter. Princesses get married after they turn eighteen or even older. But what about the common people now? There are girls getting married at the age of ten, and no one wants girls getting married at the age of sixteen. It's still the same. It's not that I haven't done it before, but no one cares about it. This is because girls themselves have no value other than giving birth. In the eyes of the people, they are only worth getting a little gift."
Kangxi's face was indifferent, and his words were cold. "The longer they stay, the higher the cost of food and drink. They won't stay too long. I'm not saying all of them. There are also families who like daughters, but they are very rare."
Wen Yao could not deny that what Kangxi said was true, because even in later generations there were many families like that. [In fact, there is a method, which is based on the method proposed by the Fourth Master later. First, the capitation silver is included in the land tax collection, and the previous "head tax" is abolished. Then the control over household registration is relaxed, and the people can migrate freely and then sell their labor to earn money. All the provinces and localities need to do is to find out how much land there is in each place and distribute the tax according to the land.]
【On this basis, women were allowed to share land. Generally, men were allowed to obtain permanent land at a certain age, but women were not allowed to do so. They could obtain land for their children. Before marriage, they would obtain land for their children in the village where they were born. After marriage, the land for their children at their parents’ home would be cancelled and they would be given land for their children at their husband’s home instead! 】
Wen Yao expressed her thoughts in her mind, but how to implement them was not her business. "Father Emperor, actually, Master Jiu and I have talked about this matter before. Master Jiu has written down some of our ideas. When Master Jiu comes back, can you let him find you, Father Emperor?" This was her contribution, and she had to record the contribution!
Kangxi looked at Wen Yao deeply and suppressed his excitement. This method was indeed good, but the fourth brother?
Is it really him?
So his Baocheng was indeed destroyed by him, right? Then Baocheng...
Kangxi didn't dare to think about what would happen to his own family in the future? Since ancient times, how many princes who were deposed had a good ending?
Kangxi wanted to ask something but suppressed himself. "When Xiaojiu comes back, let him come to the Qianqing Palace," he held Concubine Yi's hand, "Let's go."
"Father Emperor, where is the reward for my daughter-in-law?" Wen Yao's eyes widened. [After changing the subject, my reward is gone? You can even give me a Guanyin to give me a child. I won't mind it, really!]
Kangxi:......
"Am I missing your reward? My word is law!" Even without Kangxi turning around, Wen Yao could hear the gnashing of teeth in his voice.
Concubine Yi turned around and glared at her. She was so bold, "Just pick a piece of jewelry. Don't always pick up useless ornaments!"
Kangxi glanced at Concubine Yi. He always felt that Concubine Yi was beating around the bush. It seemed that he would have to reward Concubine Yi with more jewelry later.
"Yes, mother!" Wen Yao was happy. She received two rewards at once, and then a great contribution. She could also seek benefits for women in the world. She felt so happy!
[I feel so good~] Wen Yao hummed in her heart, not noticing that Kangxi, who was not far away, staggered slightly. Wen Yao sang very enthusiastically.
Kangxi once again became somewhat suspicious of the state of later generations. Are the mental states of people in later generations really normal?
After careful consideration, Wen Yao finally found a jade hairpin with a butterfly pattern and left Yikun Palace happily. She would no longer be a third wheel and avoid being disliked by Kangxi.
However, Wen Yao still showed Qiu Ling the butterfly-patterned jade hairpin before leaving. After receiving it, she put it on her head. Qiu Ling quickly went to the palace to report. Kangxi was a little surprised, "You just took a hairpin?"
"Didn't the emperor give it to me as a reward? Wen Yao probably saved it for me," Concubine Yi said with a smile, "This is the spicy noodle Wen Yao sent. Would the emperor like to try it? It tastes good, but it's a little spicy."
"I like tofu skin," Kangxi took a bite with chopsticks, "This is made of rice, not as delicious as tofu skin. She also asked the imperial kitchen to make it for me, but the imperial physician didn't let me eat too much."
He also avoids certain foods, thinking that such foods are too oily, spicy, and salty, so it is better to eat less.
At this moment, Concubine Yi's uncle, Guo Luoluo Sanjinbao, happened to be on vacation at home today. It was a rare opportunity for him to have a snack, which was just sent by his own wife. She said it was something called spicy skin bought from the Ninth Concubine's Taotie snacks. It tasted really good and was suitable for eating with steamed buns.
"What's the matter?" San Jinbao frowned as he watched his butler leading people in hurriedly. He brought them in without saying a word to him.
"Master, it's a letter from Concubine Yi in the palace." Seeing his master's expression, the butler hurriedly explained.
"Ahem...water!" San Jinbao choked. Why did Concubine Yi write to him? Did something happen?
The housekeeper hurriedly brought the water, San Jinbao took a sip and looked at the visitor, "But something happened in the palace?" He hurriedly took the letter.
"I don't know. Her Majesty said you will understand after reading the letter," the visitor lowered his head and replied calmly without revealing a word.
San Jinbao opened the letter, his brows were furrowed from beginning to end, but the corners of his mouth were slightly raised. The housekeeper felt that his master was happy and tangled, "Master, is there something wrong?"
"That's not the case," San Jinbao sighed. His second brother did hurt Concubine Yi after all. Back then, Noble Lady Guo was just a concubine's daughter. After entering the palace, did she have to be a concubine and have a palace maid to assist her?
Now this is what the second son brought upon himself, so let him fight for an official position for his son on his own. San Jinbao relaxed his brows, "Please help me pass a letter to Concubine Yi later." Then he winked at the butler, asking him to entertain him.
San Jinbao hurried to the study, wrote a letter and stuffed another 10,000 taels into the pocket. This was all he could afford. Then San Jinbao called his three sons back, told them the matter, and asked them to go find the Ninth Prince!
In fact, all his sons like to do business. After all, they have no talent for studying. But who doesn’t want to work for the court? So they will not miss this opportunity!
Before dark, when Yinzhen returned to the prince's residence, Wen Yao briefly explained everything to Yinzhen, and then handed him a piece of paper, "This is the issue of the land distribution per head of household that I mentioned. Also, is there anyone looking for you about the matter with mother?"
"Are you thirsty? Let me take a breath!" A few black lines crossed Yinzhen's forehead. His own Yaoyao had been talking nonstop since he entered the door. How could he have the time to interrupt?