Zhong Qiao responded and said to Ji Ruyan, "Mother has prepared the meal. Just come with me."
"Okay, then I won't bother you."
Ji Ruyan nodded slightly.
Home-cooked dishes were placed on the dining table, and there was no extravagance or extravagance because of Ji Ruyan's arrival.
For this, Ji Ruyan admired Mrs. Zhong very much.
As soon as everyone came to the table, Mrs. Zhong said to Ji Ruyan with a smile on her face, "Princess Ruyan, we only have these light dishes and a few wines in the house. Please forgive me if I did not greet you well."
"Mrs. Zhong is too polite. Home-cooked dishes are enough. Excessive extravagance and waste will be unworthy of the farmers' hard work."
Ji Ruyan responded quickly and turned to Minister Zhong, "Master Zhong, what do you think?"
Zhong Shilang touched his somewhat gray beard and nodded happily, "The princess is really a good princess who cares about the farmers. I admire you for saying that."
"Master Zhong is exaggerating. If the nobles in the palace can be less extravagant and wasteful at the dinner table, they will definitely save a lot of money for the national treasury."
Ji Ruyan directly pointed out the extravagance in the palace. If Ji Ruyan said this directly to the Holy Master Fu Aotian, it would definitely be disrespectful and would even be criticized.
But Zhong Shilang is the head of the Ministry of Household Affairs. He is responsible for managing the affairs of the Ministry of Household Affairs and is worried about the country.
It was also his suggestion to raise funds at the Millennium Hall during the last Ghost Festival. Fortunately, the shortage of silver coins has been made up, and the military salary problem in southern Xinjiang has been solved for the Holy Spirit.
Now Ji Ruyan once again pointed out that the waste of food in the palace was indeed a huge expense, and she could also make suggestions to the emperor tomorrow.
Mr. Zhong nodded, "I will definitely propose it to the Holy Lord if the princess wishes it."
"Then there is Lord Lao Zhong."
"Come, let's eat."
When a wealthy family eats, they always eat without talking, so it is unrealistic to say anything at the dinner table.
I ate something honestly and it was already afternoon.
After dinner and tea, Mr. Zhong invited Ji Ruyan into the study.
Men usually go to the study room when talking.
Moving to the study room, Mr. Zhong looked sad and suddenly knelt down facing Ji Ruyan, "I am shamelessly asking the princess for help. If it succeeds, my Zhong family will definitely regard the princess as a great benefactor." Ji Ruyan was startled when he saw this, and quickly stepped forward to help him stand up, "Master Zhong, don't give such a big gift. You are an official of the imperial court, and I am just a little girl. I am not worthy of your kneeling down to me."<
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Zhong Shilang smiled bitterly, "The world only knows that I am the Holy Emperor's confidant, but no one knows that although I am a confidant, it is very tiring to deal with all the princes."
Ji Ruyan helped him sit aside and persuaded softly: "Every day a person lives is to cultivate his ordinary mind. Mr. Zhong has paid too much for the country and the people. If you have any difficulties, just tell him. As long as I can help If you help me, I will definitely help you.”
"Has that girl Qiaoer told you what's on her mind?"
Ji Ruyan heard this and nodded, "Miss Zhong has already said it."
Zhong Shilang smiled bitterly, "This girl has been loved by me and my wife since she was a child. As a result, she has a strong personality, and even nine oxen can't pull her back from her determination. She is in love with Prince Yan, and I have known about this for a long time. .It’s just that her little daughter’s thoughts have never been revealed. Now the sixth prince is entangled, and even Queen Gu is secretly putting pressure on my brother. If Qiaoer is not allowed to find a suitable husband, Qiaoer’s life will be ruined. !"
