The Emperor nodded gently, "Naturally."
The young girl was a sensible person, and the Emperor was not afraid that she would make unreasonable demands. It was precisely because he was confident in his heart that the Emperor could agree.
Qi Zhenzhen had originally wanted to mention the matter of Madam Yun, but as the words reached her lips, she suddenly recalled the Yun family's affairs. Although it was not handled by the Emperor, the matter had caused a great stir at the time, and the evidence was conclusive; the Yun family had been found guilty. Madam Yun was also to be implicated, and although she had escaped disaster with the help of Qi Tianming, she was ultimately not from a family with a clean record. Da Feng law had a provision regarding this matter: the daughter of a convicted official had only one path – to become a servant.
Qi Zhenzhen broke out in a cold sweat. If she rashly proposed to elevate Madam Yun to the status of a legal wife, it would not only carry the suspicion of questioning the late Emperor's decision but also put the current Emperor in a difficult position. The good impression she had made on the Emperor would be ruined, and it would also make the Emperor feel that she was an imprudent person.
"What? Haven't you thought of it yet?" Noble Consort An couldn't help but ask when Qi Zhenzhen remained silent.
Qi Zhenzhen quickly shook her head, a look of guilt on her face, "As a subject of Da Feng, whatever this subject does is her duty. This subject feels ashamed that she even had the thought of asking for a reward just now."
The Emperor looked at Qi Zhenzhen with surprise and a hint of inquiry in his eyes. He found himself unable to fully comprehend what this young girl was thinking. Such an opportunity was not easily encountered.
Qi Zhenzhen tried her best to appear neither servile nor overbearing. She did not want a reward, which seemed like a loss, but in reality, she had gained some presence in the Emperor's eyes, leaving a deeper impression on him. Such an opportunity was not something a maiden from the inner chambers could easily come by. Qi Zhenzhen knew very well that it was not easy to be remembered by those in power, and once remembered, the benefits gained could not be compared to material rewards.
Although Noble Consort An did not know Qi Zhenzhen's intentions, she felt that Qi Zhenzhen was not foolish. Her sudden change of mind must have had a reason, so she spoke up, "Your Majesty, I think Ah Nian has excellent taste. Zhenzhen is broad-minded and not comparable to ordinary maidens. However, Zhenzhen's contribution this time is so great that she cannot leave empty-handed. Why doesn't Your Majesty convert the reward previously prepared for Zhenzhen into grain and send it to the disaster-stricken areas?"
Noble Consort An had her own agenda. Gu Sinian's reputation in the common folk was not very good, and it would be difficult to change it in a short time. His marriage to Qi Zhenzhen was imminent, and now that there was an opportunity for Qi Zhenzhen to gain a good reputation among the people, it could somewhat bring a good name to Gu Sinian.
The Emperor did not hesitate and nodded, "Let it be as Ah Le suggested. I will entrust this matter to Minister Qi."
Qi Zhenzhen quickly knelt to express her gratitude. Gaining a good reputation was also a good outcome.
The Emperor sat for a while, greeted Noble Consort An, and left with his entourage. Da Feng Novel Network
"Father Emperor has finally left." A clear and pleasant voice rang out. A young girl in a goose-yellow ruqun ran out from the side hall, holding her skirt with both hands. "Mother Consort, is this Ah Nian哥哥's future wife?"
Qi Zhenzhen immediately realized that this delicate and shy young girl was the beloved Princess Jinrong.
"This subject greets the Princess." Qi Zhenzhen quickly bowed. Although the other party was a young girl, her status was undeniable, and she could not afford to be negligent.
Jinrong tilted her head and scrutinized Qi Zhenzhen. "I don't see anything outstanding. Why does Ah Nian哥哥 favor you? I always thought that anyone Ah Nian哥哥 fancied would either have three heads and six arms or be devastatingly beautiful?"
The little girl pouted, looking disappointed.