The Daily Life of a Down-on-Hard-Life Medicine Girl Supporting Her Family

Chapter 392

"Invitations for the flower viewing party? Five per person. They can be given to close relatives and friends, or sold to some wealthy ladies?"

Why didn't the students of Chunshan Women's Medical College think that by contributing to charity at the teacher's suggestion, they would be invited by the Empress Dowager to the palace to appreciate chrysanthemums? Besides themselves, there were four other spots available for them to sell invitations. What does this mean?
"This is because the Empress Dowager is considerate of your hard work in earning money and is thinking of the soldiers on the border, so she allows you to sell the notices as some compensation."

Chun Nuan said, "At that time, the Empress Dowager and the Empress will also give some of their own jewelry to those who are destined to receive it."

What does it mean to be a destined person?
you guess?

Why specifically mention that it can be sold to wealthy women?
This approach is a bit unconventional, but you have to admit, it's incredibly tempting.

Ladies of the fifth rank and below had almost no chance of entering the palace, let alone wealthy ladies.

They were not qualified to enter the palace.

They have plenty of money, but there are some things that money can't buy.

Therefore, this is definitely an opportunity.

Xiao Chunnuan also released this news.

Soon, every household that knew a woman was studying medicine at Chunshan Medical College was greeted by a large number of carriages.

A single invitation to enter the palace could fetch two hundred taels of silver.

"It's really insane," Zhong Xiuxiu said with a wry smile. "Both the Zhong and Tang families have received a lot of invitations from people saying they need to get invitations from me. Each one costs two hundred taels of silver. If I don't go, wouldn't I be able to earn a thousand taels of silver?"

"It's normal, it's human nature. People are willing to give when they need something."

Therefore, Chunnuan felt that her suggestion to the Emperor and Empress Dowager was successful.

At the chrysanthemum appreciation banquet, the Empress Dowager and the Empress "rewarded" them with their jewelry, raising a total of 120,000 taels of silver.

This surprised even the emperor, so in the end, the civil and military officials supported by the court were not even as good as the women.

He then had an explanation.

The next day at court, when the emperor told the court about the gifts of love from the Empress Dowager, the Empress, and the wealthy ladies to the soldiers on the border, the entire court was in an uproar.

Of course, this also put them in a very difficult position.

Immediately, someone took the lead and said they would donate a year's salary. Of course, the ministers in the court did not donate much silver. After all, they had donated a year's salary, and that was all the salary they had.

The local chamber of commerce, led by Zhao Minghua, also donated winter clothes and medicines to the soldiers on the border. In an instant, the whole nation was mobilized to protect their homes and country and fight against the enemy.

A few days later, looking at Xiao Chun-ning's memorial on his desk, the emperor was very pleased: Indeed, water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it.

The power of the masses should not be underestimated.

Although the national treasury was empty during this war, the army's pay and provisions were no longer in short supply.

As the saying goes, "An army marches on its stomach," and the Ministry of Revenue began sending grain supplies from the nearest prefectures and counties to the border.

Surprisingly, General Chen did not win any battles, suffering defeat after defeat and losing three cities.

Tension rose in the imperial court.

Some advocated for peace talks with the Xiongnu, while others advocated for a marriage alliance.

The emperor was furious to see this group of stubborn old men turn into cowards: Is this the pillar of the court?

If we rely on them, we might as well just hand over the throne to the Great Zhou!
"Your Majesty, I believe the best solution is to send General Xia there."

"Your Majesty, no! General Xia is stationed in this region. The reason there has been no war is because we are wary of General Xia's presence."

"emperor……"

Here we go again. In such a vast court, the only one who can win battles is General Xia. How tragic is that?

Moreover, whenever something happens, they start an endless argument, each claiming to be right, but neither can come up with a solution.

Finally, the emperor stormed off.

Of course, an urgent imperial edict flew to the distant border, ordering General Xia to attack the Xiongnu and removing General Chen from his position as commander-in-chief.

The harem was also fully aware of every move made by the previous dynasty.

Of those who entered the palace in the same batch, only General Chen's daughter held the highest rank, being granted the title of Zhaoyi. Everyone knew that she received this honor because of her father, but none of them were much better off than the others; three months had passed since they entered the palace, and the Emperor had not favored any of them.

The only answer the Imperial Household Department always gave was: "Exempt."

At this moment, with the border setbacks, the emperor had no interest in favoring his concubines.

She would simply visit Kunning Palace every day to sit with the eldest prince, see the empress, and touch her slightly protruding belly.

"Your Majesty, he has moved."

The Empress suddenly turned slightly: "Your Majesty, did you feel it?"

"I can feel it, I can feel it."

At that moment, the emperor felt the meaning of life.

"I would rather it were a princess."

Being a man is too tiring.

He only needs to focus on nurturing the eldest prince; as long as the country has a worthy successor, he has no worries.

Having too many princes isn't necessarily a good thing.

Thinking of my father's brothers, all vying for the throne, and how tragic it was that even close brothers turned against each other.

"I also wish to be a princess."

The Empress looked at the Emperor and thought to herself: He really is taking care of his health.

The emperor himself may not have realized it, but his complexion has improved a lot, and he is full of energy.

Just then, someone came to report, and then Eunuch Fu relayed the message.

"Your Majesty, Mr. Xiao requests an audience."

"welcome."

Xiao Chunnuan came to give the emperor a follow-up medical examination.

"how?"

Seeing Chunnuan taking his pulse, the emperor felt slightly nervous.

“Congratulations, Your Majesty, the lingering poison has been cleared. However, Your Majesty has been overworking recently and needs more rest. Also,” Xiao Chunnuan thought for a moment and suggested tactfully, “If Your Majesty has any free time, please practice the Eight-Section Brocade exercises more often and try to reduce the time spent in the inner palace. Your Majesty's health is not that of an ordinary person…”

Those who grow up in toxic jars will inevitably suffer some damage.

Even if the poison is neutralized, the body will still be different from that of an ordinary person.

"I understand."

The emperor wondered, what's the point of having so many concubines?
One empress is enough for him.

He simply didn't have the energy or spirit to appease those concubines, nor was he interested in letting those powerful families fight amongst themselves.

"Enter the palace? Yes, I grant your permission."

Wanting favor? Sorry, that's impossible.

Upon learning that his poison had been completely cured, the Emperor was genuinely pleased and made a special trip to Cining Palace.

"Alright, alright, it's all my fault. I didn't protect you well, and you've suffered so much since you were little."

The Empress Dowager was so happy that her eyes welled up with tears: "I feel most sorry for Physician Xiao. Fortunately, he has a good granddaughter. My son, you must respect Physician Xiao."

"Yes, Your Majesty, I wish to bestow upon Xiao Chunnuan the title of Lady of Wei. Is that permissible?"

"Just make the decision."

No matter what it is, Xiao Chunnuan deserves this title.

An imperial edict was delivered to the Zhao residence.

"Your Majesty, I thank you for your great kindness."

Lady of Wei, a first-rank imperial consort!
When Chunnuan received the imperial edict, she seemed quite calm, which was actually normal. The emperor would naturally treat those who could contribute to the court well; it was a two-way street.