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For the nobles, there was no difference between the fourteenth and fifteenth princesses going to marry into the imperial family.

The fifteenth princess was domineering, and Consort Ming was still quite favored.

However, Consort Ming's family was of average means, and although she was a distant relative of Consort Hua, her influence was indeed limited.

Marrying the Fourteenth Princess off as a peace treaty could also prevent the Hu people from having a negative impact on the Great Wei.

Simply put, from the perspective of the nation, Wei Yunshang and Wei Xinyan are both insignificant and powerless, and no one can help them if they suffer grievances outside.

Yes, one's voice carries little weight.

In Wei Xinyan's heart, Wei Yunshang held a very high position, so high that she could only silently endure Wei Yunshang's bullying.

However, in the eyes of the nobles present, she was just a minor character who could be sacrificed at any time.

"In any case, this matter involves the relationship between the Great Wei and the grasslands."

They each returned to their respective posts to discuss the matter thoroughly with the civil and military officials they were on good terms with.

"No problem!"

Wei Xinyan couldn't concentrate on studying all day.

As soon as Ren Hou returned home, Wei Xinyan immediately went to find him.

"Don't worry, everything has been taken care of, and the nobles have all agreed."

Your beloved Fourteenth Princess doesn't need to go for a political marriage!

Wei Xinyan blushed at first, then her eyes lit up:

"Do we no longer need to arrange marriages with the Hu people?"

The Marquis shook his head and said:

"Not necessarily, but you can rest assured."

But even if it were a marriage alliance, it wouldn't be the fourteenth princess; it would be either the fifteenth princess or some other princess.

Wei Xinyan breathed a sigh of relief, but at the same time, she was also vaguely worried.

I hope Ren Jingxing won't run into any trouble.

The Hanzhang Hall, the inner palace of the Great Wei Dynasty.

After Ren Jingxing made more than a dozen sanitary napkins, he inquired about the Empress's menstrual cycle from Zhu'er.

"The Empress's menstrual cycle?"

"This servant doesn't know, who would dare to gossip about Her Majesty the Empress..."

Ren Jingxing stroked his chin and decided to deliver the sanitary napkins directly.

After all, sometimes giving something at the right time isn't a good thing; it can make you seem too calculating.

With the groundwork laid by their previous meeting, Ren Jingxing faced no difficulties when he visited Changqiu Palace again.

The gatekeeper announced his arrival as usual, and Ren Jingxing was able to make his visit smoothly.

Perhaps because she had reconciled with the emperor, the empress looked much better than before.

The jade pendant she wore on her chest was the same one that Ren Jingxing had given her.

"I am very pleased to hear that Princess Xiaoqin is studying hard at the palace school."

"But what brings you to Changqiu Palace today?"

Ren Jingxing flashed what he thought was a sweet, fake smile, and then took out the bundle.

"Your Majesty, this is a new type of disposable menstrual belt that I made myself. It is convenient, comfortable, and does not easily leak. I have come to present it to Your Majesty."

The Empress was taken aback.

Menstrual belt? Homemade? Leak-proof?

"If Kui Shui, a maid from Changqiu Palace, comes, we can give it a try first."

Ingratiating himself with the Empress was just a side effect; Ren Jingxing's real purpose was to help Wei Xinyan do business within the palace.

This way, she could not only earn some money to supplement her family's income, but also help her make friends with other people in the palace.

This will make it easier for her to take another step on the path to becoming an empress.

However, to do business in the inner palace, one must obtain a business license from the Empress.

Empress Zhang took the sanitary napkin, gave instructions to her head maid, and then handed it to one of her junior maids to deliver to a side room.

After a moment, the maid walked to Empress Zhang's side with a look of surprise and whispered something in her ear.

Empress Zhang smiled:

"Princess Xiaoqin, you are very kind. You have lived up to your title. I accept your gratitude."

Ren Jingxing, seizing the opportunity, quickly laughed and said:

"Your Majesty, I would also like to help the other concubines and palace maids in the palace."

After all, menstruation is a painful experience for all women.

These things are just quite laborious to make and cost a lot of money, so maybe...

Some things shouldn't be said too explicitly.

Empress Zhang was taken aback for a moment, then fell silent.

Ren Jingxing frowned, feeling a little uneasy.

What's going on? They've taken everything, but they won't let us do business?

It's just buying a sanitary napkin; it's not like I'm breaking any laws.

Is this not allowed?

Empress Zhang stared at Ren Jingxing, a hint of reluctance flashing in her eyes.

"Princess Xiaoqin, what are your thoughts on the Hu people of the grasslands?"

Ren Jingxing was taken aback at first, then said frankly:

"Barbarians!"

Although Ren Jingxing slept through class, he occasionally overheard the Great Wei's evaluation of the nomadic peoples of the grasslands.

"His arrogant, greedy, and fierce nature, along with his love of fighting and chaos, never changed."

"The barbarian barbarians are devoid of benevolence and righteousness; their rise and fall are but a matter of a hundred years."

"The Rong and Di barbarians, jackals and wolves, are not to be trifled with!"

"Those barbarian tribes are benevolent but have the hearts of beasts; they abandon their rulers and parents for profit, and forget benevolence and righteousness when faced with wealth."

Ren Jingxing launched into a tirade of denigration and criticism, bluntly stating that the Hu people were nothing more than uncivilized barbarians.

At this moment, Empress Zhang suddenly asked:

"How about we send you to marry a foreign ruler? You can go and civilize the barbarians of the grasslands, and teach them to submit to the king's rule."

Ren Jingxing immediately went numb.

Civilizing barbarians?

Let a weak woman...?

If a weak woman can civilize the southern barbarians, then what is the point of war?

Ren Jingxing kept complaining in his heart, but he didn't say anything.

There are things that ministers or others can say, but she cannot say them.

Ren Jingxing remained silent for a moment, then could only ask:

"Your Majesty, the Great Wei has enjoyed a century of peace without any border conflicts. Why the sudden urge to arrange a marriage alliance?"

Empress Zhang shook her head helplessly and explained:

"Some time ago, a conflict broke out between the northern frontier and the Hu people, and the General of the North lost two cities."

The Hu people expressed their willingness to return the two cities to the Great Wei, but only if a princess was married into the family.

Yesterday, an envoy from the Hu people came with a letter, specifically requesting that you be sent as a bride to establish a peace treaty.

"You specifically asked for me?"

Ren Jingxing was taken aback.

Wei Xinyan was just a nobody in the palace, and many concubines in the harem didn't even know her. How could she possibly be targeted by the Hu people?

There's definitely something wrong here!

Empress Zhang, observing the changing expressions on Ren Jingxing's face, asked:

"What? Princess Xiaoqin doesn't want to go?"

Ren Jingxing gave a bitter smile:

"Of course I don't want to go. If I could avoid it, who would willingly leave the palace and head to the southern wilderness?"

As Ren Jingxing spoke, he began to perform.

"Your Majesty, if I leave the palace and go to the grasslands, there may be no one to make this new type of sanitary napkin for you."

Before I leave, I must make plenty of sanitary napkins to present to Her Majesty the Empress.

And that jade pendant—it's the token of love between the Empress and His Majesty; it absolutely cannot be lost again.

If it gets lost again, I have no way of finding it for you on the grasslands.

The Empress was stunned by Ren Jingxing's expression, which suggested he couldn't fulfill his filial duties once he left the palace.

She covered her mouth and chuckled softly.

"You mischievous little girl..."

Now Empress Zhang also began to ponder.

Yes, Princess Xiaoqin helped him a lot, and her title was bestowed upon her at Changqiu Palace.

Now, almost everyone in the harem believes that Wei Xinyan is her person.

If we just let these marriage alliances go unchecked, I wonder what those seductive and shameless women in the palace will think.

The Empress pondered for a moment, her expression becoming calm and serene:

"Alright, you can go back now. Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

Ren Jingxing was overjoyed and quickly bowed to take his leave.

How this matter will unfold remains to be seen, and we'll have to wait and see what happens at court tomorrow.

Ren Jingxing recalled the letter in the book "The Making of an Empress".

I'll go back and see what the Fourth Prince's so-called urgent secret letter actually contains!