0p0 Chapter 290 The Queen's Countermeasures
Chapter 290 The Queen's Countermeasures
If Chu Ci was just reckless and unrestrained in the Queen's mind before, then at this moment, is he still reckless?
The queen frowned, thinking to herself: Now looking at it, this person seems to be as clear as a mirror but pretends to be confused. It is obvious that he is deliberately taking advantage of the emperor's mind and jumping around on the edge of the rules.
After figuring this out, the queen looked at Chu Ci with a hint of deep fear in her eyes. Her originally peaceful eyes now seemed to hide sharp thorns.
Unexpectedly, Chu Ci shouted out without hesitation: "My Lady, what is that look in your eyes? Do you think I am trying to hurt you by saying this?"
"I, Chu Ci, swear to heaven that I have no such thoughts. I am just speaking the truth and expressing my thoughts. If I have offended you, please forgive me, Your Majesty."
When the queen heard this, her blood and energy suddenly surged up, and she felt that the breath could not go up or down.
My chest felt like it was blocked by a huge rock, I felt suffocated and uncomfortable, my face turned red, and I couldn't speak for a long time.
After a long while, the queen slowly calmed down, took a deep breath, and said with a slightly relaxed expression, "I'd better keep these words to myself from now on."
"In this palace, there are some things that you should understand in your heart, and you must not speak them out loud easily, otherwise you don't know what kind of disaster will be caused."
Chu Ci immediately nodded obediently to show that she understood, but she couldn't hide her curious eyes at all, and couldn't help asking: "I know. Madam, can you quietly tell me who is behind this? I promise not to tell anyone, just satisfy my curiosity."
The queen was really speechless now, her face full of helplessness.
She sighed softly, and had to put on the airs of a queen, with a serious look and a cold voice, "Yixin, don't forget my advice to you. There are some things you shouldn't know, so don't ask anymore. Being too curious is not a good thing."
After being warned twice by the Queen, Chu Ci knew that it was impossible to get the truth from her.
So, she said with a thick face and a flattering smile, "If being a palace maid doesn't work, then do you have any other ideas, Madam?"
"I can't possibly build a huge medical school with all my efforts, only to end up with only two or three kittens in it, can I?"
"Then all the efforts I put in before would be in vain. Your Majesty, please be kind and show me a clear way out." Chu Ci looked anxious as he stared at the queen with pleading in his tone.
To be honest, the Queen really doesn't have any good and practical ideas.
Although she has plenty of people, Chu Ci wants someone who loves medicine from the bottom of his heart and is truly passionate about life. Such people are indeed hard to find.
So the queen could only try to find out: "How about you ask someone to go to the countryside to look for someone? The people there are honest and simple, and perhaps they can find someone who meets your requirements."
"If it really doesn't work, I will give you some money to buy the person back. It's more reassuring to have the person in your own hands, and it's easier to discipline him, so you don't have to cause a lot of trouble." The queen frowned slightly and gave advice seriously.
Chu Ci frowned upon hearing this and said with a worried look, "My queen, this is indeed a method. But if this is the case, those who are bought back may not even know a few words, let alone the basics of medicine. Even if they only specialize in gynecology, it will take at least five to eight years to achieve something."
As she spoke, she shook her head slightly, looking worried. "At this speed, can you and the emperor wait? The situation is urgent now, and all parties are paying attention to this matter. If we don't see results as soon as possible, I'm afraid there will be many more incidents."
The Queen knew that Chu Ci's concerns were reasonable, but she was more worried about the Emperor's attitude towards the matter. "This, I need to discuss with the Emperor."
The queen pursed her lips slightly, her eyes revealing a hint of solemnity.
When Chu Ci saw this, he immediately realized that the dominant power of the "Royal Women's College" was still firmly in the hands of the emperor.
So, Chu Ci's eyes quickly turned, and he asked tentatively: "Your Majesty promised to allocate money before, I wonder how much money can be allocated?"
During the short time she spent with Chu Ci, the Queen felt helpless. This was undoubtedly the most speechless time in her life.
Therefore, the queen also planned to use her own method to fight back: "This silver, I really can't give much for the time being."
"How about, Yixin, you pay for it first, and then I'll ask the emperor to reimburse you? I promise that I will fight for you and will never break my promise."
Unfortunately, the Queen has her own plan, and Chu Ci has her own way out!
"My queen, that would be so troublesome." Chu Ci said anxiously.
"It may be troublesome to give a large sum of money at once. But if we give a small amount over many times, it will not affect everyone and it will also save trouble. What do you think, Madam?"
Chu Ci stared at the queen with burning eyes and expressed his thoughts clearly in one breath.
The queen didn't know what Chu Ci's intention was for a moment, but Chu Ci's proposal did make her quite excited.
The queen nodded slightly and said, "Okay, I will personally sponsor 500 taels for the first month."
"From now on, the public will allocate 50 taels of silver every month for two years. After two years, I believe that with Yixin's ability, they will be able to be self-reliant. Yixin, don't let me and the emperor down."
Fifty taels a month, that's one thousand two hundred taels for two years, plus the five hundred taels given by the queen personally, the total is one thousand seven hundred taels.
In the capital, a person would need about twenty taels of silver for a year's normal living expenses.
By this calculation, I can recruit at least thirty poor students.
Chu Ci calculated it quickly and carefully in his mind, and then a grateful expression appeared on his face. He bowed and said sincerely: "Thank you for your generosity, Your Majesty. Your great kindness and virtue will never be forgotten."
The queen raised her hand slightly, a gratified smile appeared on her face, and she said gently, "Get up. I know you are capable, and I naturally expect you to handle this matter well. Don't let me down."
Chu Ci stood up and responded with a firm look in her eyes: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will not fail in my mission. I will do my best to handle this matter properly and not let Your Majesty down."
The queen nodded slightly and said with satisfaction: "Then you can withdraw and go back to make preparations."
Chu Ci bowed again and said respectfully, "I'll take my leave."
Then he walked out slowly and gracefully.
But this dignified appearance only lasted until the palace gate.
As soon as he got on the carriage, Chu Ci couldn't wait to throw the wooden box containing the banknotes into Zhang Momo's arms and said anxiously, "Give these five hundred taels of silver to Qiao Chi and tell her that this is specially allocated by the Queen to the poor students of the medical school. Tell her to plan the use of it carefully and not make any mistakes."
Then she turned to the driver and urged him, "Go home as fast as possible."