Quick Transmigration: Leisure

Chapter 648 The Mad Daily Life of a Deposed Concubine in the Cold Palace (Part 20)

Cold palace.

Despite the eunuch's attempts to curry favor, Nian Nian remained indifferent, her expression revealing no goodwill.

Only a few individuals who had been surveyed and were already on their approved list long ago showed some response during interactions, laying the groundwork for doing them a favor in the future.

The others weren't lacking in loyalty, but rather excessively loyal, acting solely according to the emperor's will and the prevailing sentiments within the harem.

Don't be fooled by the fact that most of the people here today seem to be trying to curry favor. It's just that Feng Chengyuan is staying here to send a signal that he won't leave immediately, which is why everyone below is so obsequious.

The attitude was still just light and casual; the real solution to replacing the items was simply to prevent the emperor himself from using the dilapidated things from the cold palace.

If they start arguing or leave without a word, the things that everyone in the warehouse is eyeing will be moved away very quickly.

Their attitudes are all tied to just one person.

There was no need for Xia Youmi to instruct Niannian on such a simple principle.

Therefore,

They handled the replacement of good and bad items with complete indifference, except that every year they would leave behind the things the kitten was used to, so that they wouldn't be unable to find the same smelled items in the future.

In Min De's eyes, this was Yuan Shi's behavior of still being angry with His Majesty and remaining unmoved.

In the emperor's eyes, this was how she was supposed to be.

Born in the countryside and raised in a chaotic opera troupe, she was never tainted by vulgarity. No matter how cold the environment, her choice would never be to fight to the death or give up on herself. Instead, she would build a nest for a kitten, shield a small fish from the wind and snow, and provide shade for a flower.

Only in this way can one get close to the image of the goddess in the book.

In addition,

He had heard reports from Min De and others and was fully aware of the various riots, framing, oppression, and casualties that had occurred here.

The fact that she was able to protect herself and her property in the face of a dangerous environment proves that she was not just something to be admired as an untouchable painting; she was able to stand firm and unyielding in the mortal world.

In other words, even if she exiles the other person to a small village or a place without any resources, the other person can still make a better life with their resilient heart.

This is the state that Feng Chengyuan envisioned.

She is gentle, but not overly so, and does not easily reveal her vulnerability. It is as if only a glance under the moonlight after she falls asleep that night could reveal her pitiful, watery side.

She is strong, but that's not all she is. She doesn't shout and yell, brandishing a knife and demanding her rights. Instead, she is calm and collected, just like the person in front of us.

Just as Feng Chengyuan thought when he was young, he did not agree that only brothers who cried and made a fuss would receive the emperor's boundless love.

Although that may be true, he doesn't like it that way.

He himself wouldn't try to act innocent.

I prefer the latter, where even if I do nothing, just doing my duty will be noticed, and I will be praised and rewarded by my elders.

Such experiences are quite rare, and now it has evolved into a situation where, whether he wants it or not, he is bombarded with praise in various ways.

thus,

He then subconsciously projected this quality onto others.

Asking for it proactively will only elicit a response from him after weighing the pros and cons.

He remained indifferent and did nothing, thinking that he was entitled to wait because of his status and power, but he ignored them.

He only rewards those who do not compete or fight, but always do their best and fulfill their duties.

to date,

Only a very few people, such as Min De, have come to understand this principle.

Most of those who did not receive the desired treatment, whether they were court officials, noble families, or concubines, all attributed Feng Chengyuan's behavior to his cold temperament.

They even helped to find excuses, saying that His Majesty's past experience of playing a prodigal son was too aggrieved, which is why he had a period of resistance that was difficult to resolve after ascending the throne.

As time fades the memories, they will try their best not to mention it again, and they will recover sooner or later.

Unexpectedly,

It's simply that His Majesty no longer needs to endure hardship and humiliation to pursue his true self, and his standards for women are too harsh. If it weren't for his own judgment, even a perfect fairy would be repeatedly criticized.

Xia Youmi just happened to be able to see through his background and understand that he was not someone who came for the position after taking it, nor was he the dissolute person he had seduced in the past.

They were stuck at a crossroads, with no external or family threats.

And inside,

Yet, she was someone whose true feelings were never reciprocated.

As he was repeatedly provoked by the loving relationship between the Fifth Prince and his wife, he thought about his own backyard and realized that the only person who could be written into a legend, who had the potential and was currently involved in the events, was that poor former concubine of the Ninth Prince.

What's hard to admit is that the Ninth Prince's prolonged refusal to submit added a twist to this otherwise beautiful affair. Now, if Consort Yuan had easily compromised and submitted to the emperor, who was now the ruler of the land, things would be very different.

Regardless of name or identity, it is perfectly justifiable to have nothing to do with it.

Xia Youmi chose to submit, and there was absolutely no blame placed on her.

but,

Feng Chengyuan pondered the matter repeatedly. He thought that the consequence of doing so would probably be that this goddess would soon fade into obscurity among the crowd.

He will never have the chance to see the red flowers blooming in the cold wind again.

Indeed, everything is preordained.

......

On the other side of the courtyard,

Xia Youmi had no idea what Feng Chengyuan was so happy about, staring so intently at the mechanism.

Although it's somewhat interesting, the tools are limited, and it's mainly for the kittens' convenience, allowing them to jump up and down with leverage. There are also some small toys that train different muscle groups. How can it be so exciting?

According to their observations, the craftsmanship of artisans in this dynasty was not low. From the perspective of each year, the precision instruments of the Ministry of Works and the farm tools of various households in the suburbs of Beijing were not too backward.

Especially in the last two years, Feng Chengyuan has not focused on punishing his brothers or rushing to expand outwards. The reason he was able to become emperor is inseparable from his accurate vision and thorough preparation. He was just waiting for the day when he could speak for himself.

Not long after he ascended the throne, his officials promoted new products in key areas of people's livelihood, and they were all groundbreaking.

Upon further inquiry, it was discovered that the replaced businessmen did not object. It took a while before people realized that these major businessmen had long been recruited, and those who were obedient, capable, and had connections quickly took over the new industries supported by the new emperor.

It can make a lot of money, and efficiency is greatly improved. The remaining manpower can also be recruited to replace the next batch of workers waiting to be updated.

It has very few drawbacks.

However, not all aristocratic families are conservative; they seize opportunities faster than anyone else. As a result, people gradually came to believe that the products were better and 20% cheaper, so when they needed to replace them, they naturally chose the new ones.

From specific examples to broader observations, it was discovered that many of the reserve forces in higher positions were biased towards workers and peasants, and the focus of students from rural areas also changed accordingly.

It can be said that although the rule of the past few years has not yet reached the stage of frantically accumulating wealth, most people with a bit of foresight can see that there will be profits in the future, so what is failure when it is in a period of heavy investment?

Otherwise, the Gongsun family wouldn't have gone to such lengths to get the Empress to help them distribute their wealth, trying to curry favor with the Emperor in advance to show their determination.

If things go wrong from here on out, these centuries-old families will run away faster than anyone else.

Xia Youmi and Niannian saw the trend among the people: anything that was beneficial to life and could improve the dull state of the past was very popular.

In the future, as long as they have the right tools, they will be taken care of without having to show their faces, and they will have a large sum of money to support their lives.

As for,

Right now, it seems like we've appeased the other party, but that's not the core objective; it's just a side effect of some of the experiments.

Since she was going to stay a while anyway, she could subtly manipulate the emperor's emotions and slip in her true intentions when she "started" the conversation.

If things are handled properly, it wouldn't be bad if the other side offered to send resources from the Ministry of Works.

Thinking of this,

Xia Youmi smiled slightly. She was still thinking about equipping Niannian with weapons so that it could have a good time.

With only a few melons and dates in front of it, it's a waste of its prime and excellent abilities. We can't let the cats waste their limited energy on searching for materials.

It can be considered using someone else's strength against them.

Feng Chengyuan wanted to gain some spiritual value from Xia Youmi, so he naturally needed to learn how to flatter her and realize that the so-called "joint branches and wings" required equal effort to achieve.

It's like imagining yourself carrying your loved one on your back to explore beautiful scenery.

But if you are unwilling to bend down,

So don't expect a beautiful woman to leap onto your back and strut around like a taming beast.

Every year when I think of that comical scene, I can't help but turn away and chuckle.

The eunuch in front of him was startled, fearing that he had made a mistake.

resignedly,

Every year he had no choice but to stop and continue to perform his duties as judge.