Until this time, Li Wenchong also confessed that he would find out the lake salt in the first place, and it was the old lady who reminded him.
At that time, Mrs. Yao really didn't know that people in this world had discovered "lake salt". She just made some "speculations" based on the descriptions in those strange books.
Then when Li Wenchong went to seek confirmation, he discovered that a wealthy family secretly used lake salt without informing the court?!
This was no small matter, so he wrote to Emperor Mingguang without saying a word.
"At that time, I already had some guesses in my mind. Since the 'lake salt' that the old lady speculated is true, what about well salt and sea salt?"
"It's just that everything was still under investigation at that time, and I was afraid that the emperor would be disappointed, so I didn't dare to mention it. Until now, I personally confirmed that seawater can indeed produce salt, so I rushed over to tell you that I wanted to
you are happy."
"Brother Imperial, think about it, if making salt becomes so easy, how will the original salt merchants in the world view the Yao family? How will those who benefit from the salt merchants view the Yao family?"
Li Wenchong looked sincerely at Emperor Mingguang and said, "That's why I said, if the old lady hadn't trusted me and the emperor, do you think she would have told me about this?"
Emperor Mingguang didn't expect him to ask what kind of reward he wanted, but Li Wenchong just said so much, feeling a little helpless.
He didn't doubt the Yao family.
As for the background of the Yao family, Emperor Mingguang had already sent people to investigate clearly when Li Wenchong revealed that he wanted to marry Mrs. Yao.
The Yao family may have secrets, but they do not involve imperial power.
"Okay, okay, okay, since you don't want a reward, then I'll give it to the Yao family. It seems like I won't give it to Yao. Am I that kind of person?" Turning around, Emperor Mingguang praised the Yao family, "The Yao family really deserves it.
He has fought with the late emperor, he is loyal, dedicated, and has no disobedience. If there are more ministers like this, I can feel more relaxed."
"Brother Imperial, you haven't asked the Yao family what reward they want?" Li Wenchong said in a disgusted tone.
Emperor Mingguang was helpless: "You didn't even ask the old lady, how do you know what reward they want?"
"Isn't this obvious?" Li Wenchong said, "Everyone in the capital knows that Yao Anxin, the eldest daughter of the Yao family, was beaten by your son. She is a legitimate daughter, and she didn't provoke anyone, but a prince ran to do it in front of her.
With so many people whipping him in front of him, he has become a joke in the capital. He doesn’t know if he will ever have the face to see anyone in the future... The emperor brother will not know that Mrs. Yao brought Yao Anxin to the capital at this time just to give her a gift.
Did she say kiss? Now it’s better. If the kiss doesn’t happen, I’ll lose face.”
"Do you want me to point her to a good family? This is easy, I..."
Before Emperor Mingguang could finish what he said, Li Wenchong interrupted quickly: "Hey, brother, let's forget it. Don't mess with the rules. It's better for people to decide whether they want to marry or not, and who they want to marry. It's better for them to decide for themselves.
.If you really want to reward the Yao family, just treat Yao Anxin as a princess."
"Princess?"
"Yes, since Yao Anxin has suffered such a huge insult from the royal family, and there are so many people pointing fingers behind her, when she becomes a princess, I don't think anyone will dare to look down on her."
"It's not difficult...but, really don't point her to a good family? Seeing that Mrs. Yao has made such a great contribution, I will definitely point Yao Anxin to a good family. Who dares to let her suffer?"
If you feel wronged, I will ask that family to come forward to see you." Emperor Mingguang wanted to persuade again, "This girl, who doesn't want to marry a good family? Otherwise, I will reward you later, you first write to ask...
…”
"No, I understand the old lady. Rather than letting her precious granddaughter get happiness by marrying a good man, I believe she would rather her granddaughter be able to stand up on her own." Li Wenchong said, "If the position of a princess cannot be given,
Her precious granddaughter is standing up, I think no matter who she is married to, she will not be happy."
Emperor Mingguang stared at Li Wenchong in surprise for a long time: "What you said...why does it sound a little wrong to me? Since ancient times, women have regarded their husbands as their heaven. When you say this...women don't need men to be able to live.
If you survive, what do you need a man to do?"
Li Wenchong blinked: "That's right. Otherwise, why do you think the old lady rejected me in the first place? When the old lady is free and easy, she doesn't want to be too comfortable in her childhood. Why did she agree to my brother's marriage?
"
Emperor Mingguang: "..."
So in the end, didn’t you agree?
It's just that the old lady's children don't know about this yet, so...
Emperor Mingguang said: "When are you going to disclose this matter to her children? Putting it off like this is not an option, right? The old lady is not young, and you are not young either..."
Don't wait until the moment you nod your head and then take a breath after entering the door. Then wouldn't Li Wenchong's marriage be in vain?
Emperor Mingguang was also worried that Li Wenchong was being hung up on purpose, otherwise he would not agree, but he was unwilling to tell his children and kept delaying.
"Come on, the old lady and I have already swaggered through the Jinling territory. Is there anyone who wants to know there? But the line we should have buried has also been buried. We are just waiting for everyone to react. This kind of thing must be done.
It will take some time for everyone to get used to it.”
Emperor Mingguang was speechless and left him to figure out what to do.
Anyway, whether to marry or not is all Li Wenchong's own business. Li Wenchong will suffer whatever punishment he will suffer. Apart from the imperial edict, don't let him interfere with anything else.
Li Wenchong rolled his eyes: "Don't worry, I won't trouble you."
Anyway, with Emperor Mingguang's imperial edict, it already represented Emperor Mingguang's attitude.
It doesn't matter whether there are others or not.
Li Wenchong acted as a pawn and reported a letter to Emperor Mingguang when he came back. The rest of the matter was left to Emperor Mingguang, and he went back to his mansion to "rest" openly.
He did not come back alone, but was followed by a motorcade. The motorcade quietly drove into the royal manor in the name of the royal manor.
At the last moment, the royal feast officially begins.
Emperor Mingguang hosted a reunion dinner for the princes and clan members. Because Li Wenchong came back suddenly, the Ministry of Internal Affairs was not prepared, so they had to work overtime to add a table and move the order of the princes and clan members back.
move.
No one dared to complain about this outstanding job. They just hoped that there would be no difference. Otherwise, if it was heavier, they might lose their heads.
The Royal Reunion Dinner was a grand event, stretching from the main hall to the eaves outside the palace. Because there were too many clan members attending the banquet, they would sit on both sides of the long table in accordance with the pre-arranged hierarchical order. This is why
The reason why Li Wenchong wanted to give him a desk after he returned to the capital.
Because according to Li Wenchong's favor level, he must be sitting closest to Emperor Mingguang.
This is also true. Li Wenchong hurried back home just to pack everything in order to attend the afternoon banquet.
Yes, that's right, it's the afternoon, not the evening.
It's said to be dinner, but it actually starts around 1:30 in the afternoon, so there's no need to worry about them being hungry or anything like that. Just be prepared and continue eating when you get home.
The focus of the reunion dinner is not "eating", but whether you accepted the invitation and where to sit. If you don't receive the invitation, it means... falling out of favor.
In the royal family, "falling out of favor" is a terrible thing.
When Emperor Mingguang no longer remembers you, you will be lost to the public, no different from other ordinary people. Your only pride is probably that you are a "relative of the emperor" and have the word "emperor" in your name.
