in2ebook Chapter 322 How about you go to the Princess's residence to take up your post?
Chapter 322 How about you go to the Princess's residence to take up your post?
"There's no rush to get married. It's fine if she gets married a few years later. Even if she can't get married in the future, she can still support herself. At that time, the Emperor can just adopt a child for her to take care of her in her old age," Su Nuannuan said casually.
The Emperor listened from the side, and couldn't help but think to himself, "Consort Zhuang, you really have a way of making a mess of things for me all by yourself!"
He was internally ranting and raving, but dared not show it on his face. He could only smile wryly and agree, "Mother Consort Zhuang is right."
However, Su Nuannuan didn't care at all about how Cang Lan Jingyun was complaining about her in his heart.
“But, Consort Zhuang, it’s too difficult for women to earn military merit. I’m afraid Jianping will have to endure hardships that ordinary people cannot bear.”
Su Nuannuan smiled slightly and replied, "That depends on where you start. If you go directly into the military camp to march and fight, it is indeed a bit difficult. But if you start with military doctors, wouldn't that be relatively simpler?"
Cang Lan Jingyun breathed a slight sigh of relief upon hearing this, but still said with some concern, "But the military camp is full of men."
Su Nuannuan didn't take it to heart, and instead laughed and said, "It's good to have a man! Maybe your sister Jianping can even find herself a husband along the way!"
Canglan Jingyun looked helpless and exclaimed, both amused and exasperated, "Mother Consort Zhuang~"
"Alright, alright, just relax!" Su Nuannuan comforted her with a relaxed expression. "Our Azure Kingdom's military strength is quite good. Although firearms have not yet been widely deployed, it is enough to deter those treacherous villains."
Su Nuannuan paused, then continued, "Furthermore, Jianping won't be joining the army as a medic right away. She'll be going to the border with Jingcheng. Jingcheng will be responsible for joining the army, while Jianping will stay in the city to handle logistics. At the same time, she'll recruit some young women and married women with medical backgrounds to form a women's medical team. This way, they can quickly come into play should a large-scale war break out."
Besides, her master Mu Ge was with her, and Yao Qin was also going along; she wasn't going to fight alone.
Upon hearing Su Nuannuan's words, Canglan Jingyun was somewhat tempted. He hesitated and asked, "Mother Consort Zhuang, is this really feasible?"
Su Nuannuan smiled slightly and explained, "Whether it's feasible or not, we'll only know when we get to the border. However, I believe Jianping has the ability to do this well. If she can successfully establish a women's medical team, then the border will not only have no shortage of doctors, but will also greatly reduce the casualties of the soldiers. After all, many soldiers do not die directly on the battlefield, but rather die from lack of medical care and medicine, unable to receive timely treatment."
Finally, Su Nuannuan earnestly instructed, "Therefore, when Jianping requests permission to go to the border, you must not stop her. This is not only a sign of your trust in her, but also a responsibility to the soldiers at the border."
"Your Majesty, I understand." Canglan Jingyun slowly stood up, his posture as upright as a pine tree, his bright yellow dragon robe gleaming in the sunlight. He bowed deeply to Su Nuannuan, his movements elegant and solemn.
Su Nuannuan looked at him with a smile, her eyes revealing a hint of affection and relief. She waved her hand gently and said, "Alright, you've only just ascended the throne, and I'm sure you have a lot of state affairs to deal with! Don't waste your time here."
Canglan Jingyun quickly replied, "Yes, Consort Zhuang, I will go and attend to state affairs now." He turned to leave, but seemed to suddenly remember something, stopped, and turned back to say, "By the way, Consort Zhuang, if you have time, you can go for a walk in Cixi Palace. The Empress Dowager might be a little bored there by herself."
Upon hearing this, Su Nuannuan's smile widened. She replied with a laugh, "I know, your mother isn't bored, she's very busy!"
Upon hearing this, Canglan Jingyun laughed. He was merely making an excuse for Consort Zhuang.
After the Emperor left, Su Nuannuan slowly stood up from her seat, stretched her stiff body slightly, and then turned her gaze to Jinse standing to the side, asking softly, "Where are the Prince and Jianping now?"
Jinse quickly curtsied and replied softly, "Your Highness, the Prince and Princess have returned to their residence. I heard that the residence needs to be rearranged."
Su Nuannuan nodded slightly to indicate that she understood, and then said, "Now that they all have their own residences, the corresponding staff should also be in place. Go and summon Li Quan."
"Yes," Jinse replied, then turned and quickly left.
Not long after, Li Quan limped in. Upon seeing Su Nuannuan, he immediately bowed and said humbly, "Your Majesty, you summoned this servant; what important matter do you wish to instruct me on?"
Seeing this, Su Nuannuan's lips curled up slightly, revealing a faint smile, and she asked bluntly, "Li Quan, I want you to serve at Princess Jianping's residence. What do you think?"
Upon hearing this, Li Quan suddenly raised his head, his face full of surprise and joy. He asked incredulously, "Your Majesty, are you really going to send this servant to serve at Princess Jianping's residence?"
Looking at Li Quan's ecstatic expression, Su Nuannuan couldn't help but find it amusing. She chuckled and said, "Judging from how happy you are, it seems you're very willing to go."
Li Quan nodded repeatedly, overjoyed, and said, "Yes, yes, this servant is naturally more than willing."
"Then go to the Imperial Household Department tomorrow and register yourself as the steward of Princess Jianping's residence," Su Nuannuan said with a smile.
Li Quan was overjoyed and immediately knelt down to express his gratitude: "This servant thanks Your Majesty for your grace!"
However, he did not get up immediately, but hesitated for a moment and asked cautiously, "Your Highness, may I ask which eunuch is the steward of Prince Yong's residence? Also, after this servant leaves, who will be the steward of Cuiwei Palace?"
Su Nuannuan smiled slightly, as if she had already expected him to ask this question, and slowly said, "The steward of Prince Yong's mansion is the apprentice of the former Chief Steward Li, Eunuch Xiao Yuanzi. He came to Prince Yong himself to ask for help."
Li Quan understood.
A new emperor brings a new court; this applies not only to court officials but also to eunuchs. A new emperor naturally has his own trusted eunuchs, and those who served him closely, left behind by the previous emperor, are usually not retained by him.
After the new emperor ascended the throne, Xiao Yuanzi's situation became less favorable. The reason he was able to seek refuge with Canglan Jingcheng was simply because his master had found him a place to settle down and make a living.
However, Xiao Yuanzi never expected that Prince Yong would appoint him as the steward of a mansion.
Therefore, Xiao Yuanzi is now very grateful to his master.
Su Nuannuan looked at Li Quan and continued, "As for Cuiwei Palace, let's make a decision after we ask him what he thinks."