Ling Ruoding looked into his eyes as deep as the stars and said, "If I were really so resentful that I couldn't let go, I would not be here today."
Yinzhen nodded slightly and stroked Ling Ruo's face with his thumb. This face may no longer be youthful and beautiful, but it is still the most important thing that he can't let go of. In this life, there will be no second person who can have the same influence as her.
Own.
"Actually, I wanted to visit you some time ago, but there was an emergency report from the border, so I had to concentrate on dealing with the war. I really can't get away these days."
"I understand that Hongli talked to me about a lot, including the difficulties of the court. I am just a weak woman. I can't help the emperor in marching and fighting. The only thing I can do is to take out the silver coins I have on hand, and in addition to
Before the end of the war, the salary of the Concubine Palace was still stipulated.
All the expenses of the Qian Palace have been cut in half." In Yinzhen's surprised eyes, she took the box in Shuixiu's hand, opened it and said: "This money is just a drop in the bucket for the army, but if there are more like this, it will be a drop in the bucket.
It may be useful, Your Majesty, don't you think so?"
In the box were some gold, silver and silver notes. In fact, the things Yinzhen had rewarded over the years were more valuable, but those things could never be sold outside the palace, so Ling Ruo could only do this.
Yinzhen looked at the box that Ling Ruo held in his hand, and said with a complicated expression: "I am very happy that you have this intention, but you should keep the money for yourself. I will find a way to get the money needed by the court."
Ling Ruo said resolutely: "The emperor has said that I and the emperor are husband and wife. If there is a problem now, I and the emperor should bear it together, regardless of each other. If the emperor refuses to accept this money today, I would rather sink it."
If you enter Linyuan Pond, you will never be brought back to Chengqian Palace again."
Facing Ling Ruo like this, Yinzhen didn't know what to say for a moment. He looked at each other for a long time, shook his head and chuckled: "It seems that it's impossible for me not to accept it today. Anyway, after the battle is won, I will pay you back a hundred times."
For you."
Ling Ruo smiled brightly and said: "I don't need anything from the emperor, as long as the emperor pays more attention to your body and doesn't work too hard."
"Okay, I listen to you." Such simple words are extremely rare. They also made the two people's hearts warm up. They held hands tightly. As long as each other is together, there is no difficulty or obstacle that cannot be overcome.
Passed.
"I will also find ways to reduce the expenses in the palace as much as possible. Save as much as possible." After untying the knot in her heart, Ling Ruo's tone became a little lighter.
Yinzhen sighed and said: "Even if all the expenses of the harem are spent, it will still be a drop in the bucket. The autumn tax is the most important. Unfortunately, it is still being collected. It will almost have to wait until winter before it can be collected into the national treasury."
It's really hard to endure these two months, especially with the 300,000-strong army set to leave next month."
Ling Ruo looked at Yinzhen distressedly. However, after not seeing each other for so many days, there were more white hairs on the temples. Although he did not have to go into battle to kill the enemy, the psychological burden was heavier than anyone else. If he was occupied by someone,
Without even a trace of land, he would have no face to meet his ancestors.
When something becomes necessary, it will become an extremely heavy burden. If you are not mentally determined, you may even be crushed alive.
Yinzhen saw the worry in Ling Ruo's eyes, held her hand tightly and said, "Don't worry, I'm fine. It's just that there have been a lot of things lately."
"I understand that no matter what the emperor does in the future, I will stay with you and never leave."
In response to her words, Yinzhen didn't say anything, he just smiled and said: "I will go watch the sunset with me later. I haven't seen it for a long time, and suddenly I feel like watching it."
Regarding Yinzhen's words, Ling Ruo's answer was only one word, "Okay."
They looked at each other and smiled. There was no need to say too much between them, because some things had already penetrated deep into their souls.
The Forbidden City under the setting sun is breathtakingly beautiful. Standing on the Yanchi Tower, you can see the endless houses outside the Forbidden City. This land and these many people are what Yinzhen will protect throughout his life.
Although few people knew about the fact that Ling Ruo gave all the money to Yinzhen, it was still spread to some people. When Nala learned about it, she said nothing and only ordered Xiao Ningzi to give her half of the money.
Take it out, and then go to Yangxin Hall to meet Yinzhen.
When Yinzhen saw the box that Nala took out, he vaguely understood something, but still asked: "What is the queen doing?"
"I heard that Concubine Xi took out all the body parts around her to support the needs of the border officers. I was really ashamed that I didn't think of this before becoming a queen. This box contains all of my savings.
Although it’s a little less, I can help as much as I can, and I hope the emperor won’t dislike it.”
Yinzhen sighed softly and said: "Actually, the queen does not have to do this. The treasury will naturally support the needs of the border. Even if it is not enough, I and the Ministry of Revenue will find a way. You..."
Nala knelt down and said: "Concubine Xi hopes to do her best for the Qing Dynasty, and so do I. Please help me."
When she finished her words, Yinzhen had no choice but to help her up and said, "That's all, I'll accept it. The queen has worked really hard to take care of Hongzhan these days. Is he still obedient?"
Upon hearing this, Nala hurriedly said: "Sixth Brother is very obedient and very hardworking. In the past two days, he was able to write down the Thousand-Character Essay word for word without missing a beat. He often reads about the Emperor."
Yinzhen said happily: "Just be obedient. I can't spare any time these days. I'll go see him when I have some free time."
Seeing that Yinzhen was in a good mood, Nala tried to say: "Your Majesty, ever since Hongshi left the palace and established his own palace, Kunning Palace has been deserted. It was not until the sixth elder brother left that it became a little lively and not so lonely.
Now, can you let the sixth elder brother spend more time with my concubine?" The implication is that Yinzhen formally decrees that Hongzhan will be raised by her.
Yinzhen looked her over and said slowly: "Isn't Hongzhan always with you now?"
Nala felt a sense of loss in her heart. She believed that Yinzhen must have heard the implication, but she said such a neither salty nor light word. In other words, Yinzhen had no intention of giving Hongzhan to her at this moment.
Although she understood this point, Nala still made it clear with some reluctance: "I have the courage to ask the emperor to entrust the sixth brother to my care. I will definitely raise him well."
Yinzhen was silent for a moment and said: "Let's talk about this matter after the war is over. I still have things to do, so the queen should go back first."
Nala secretly gritted her teeth, but maintained her usual respectful look on her face, "I obey your decree."
After exiting the Yangxin Hall, Nala's face instantly darkened, and she returned to Kunning Palace without saying a word. Facing the tea handed to her by the palace attendant, Nala took it and put it on the ground, raising her hands.
He stopped mid-air and placed it on the small table with a "bang" sound. The hot tea splashed all over his hands.