Lonely non-good minister

This was the first time Zhu Ci heard such a statement. He looked at Song Yuan seriously, and seemed to understand where her resistance came from.

She didn't think highly of her status as the emperor's grandson, and she didn't feel that Mu Wantang needed to depend on others.

"Do you think Miss Mu can set up her own family and make decisions for herself?"

Song Yuan nodded: "Yes, whether it is the emperor or the father, they have never cared whether Miss Mu is willing or not. They all think that her interests as a girl do not need to be protected, so they take it for granted that Miss Mu should put cotton Hand over the seeds so that the Mu family or others can enjoy the benefits, I don't agree with this statement."

Zhu Ci thought about it seriously, pondered for a long time, and looked at Song Yuan again: "You know the current situation, if you want Miss Mu to protect herself, there is only one way to hand over the cotton seeds, you don't need all of them, but you need If she takes it out, she can continue to grow cotton, or she can use it to ask for money, and give up the four-region management rights and the idea of ​​monopolizing cotton, only in this way, the people who stare at her will let go."

Song Yuan groaned silently, this is indeed a good idea, but isn't she wasting so much effort in vain?

"You know Princess Taiyuan, right?" Zhu Ci could see her concern: "Princess Taiyuan has made meritorious service in rescuing her, and she was awarded an additional conferment by the emperor. Over the years, there have been quite a few teenagers in her hands. So many lives have been lost, and many of them A bureaucrat's child, but no one can touch her, if you feel wronged for Miss Mu, you can also ask for a status for her, with the status bestowed by the royal family, the Mu family will not dare to touch her."

Song Yuan was called, but without waiting for her to speak, Zhu Ci continued to remind: "But if this is the case, then the prince's win over the Duke's mansion will be useless. You have to think carefully, if the prince misses the opportunity to win over the Duke The government, he will definitely blame you."

This is indeed an embarrassing thing, and she herself will miss out on this great benefit, which will definitely make Emperor Taikang dissatisfied.

Zhu Ci only reminded her that the specific choice was all up to her. Song Yuan thought about it for a few days, but she really couldn't get over the test in her heart.

She originally thought that she was a person who valued benefits, but after all, she was reluctant to step on Mu Wantang's life to grab such benefits.

This incident caused Song Yuan to suffer from insomnia. She walked up and down the house, but there were footsteps outside the quiet house.

"Master." It was Wei Yan: "Ms. Mu has something to say to you."

at this time?
Song Yuan glanced at the half-burned candle, thought for a while before putting on his cloak and going out, Wei Yan opened the courtyard door, and on a snowy night, Mu Wantang was standing at the courtyard door with a lamp in her hand, she pursed her lips slightly, and looked at Wei Yan. Yan took a look.

Song Yuan took the lamp in Wei Yan's hand: "You follow these behind, lest people see and gossip."

"Yes." Wei Yan quickly went to get the lamp again.

Today's palace is only lived by Song Yuan, the master, and the surrounding yards are not lit, so it is dark, even the lights on the road have not been lit, it is getting late, and the servants in the mansion have all fallen asleep, and the surroundings are very quiet , only the sound of them stepping on the snow on the road.

"It's been more than a month, and the emperor has not made a statement. I have also heard some rumors. Before, I never thought that a single cotton would cause so many things. I regret it now. If I didn't mention the business in four places that day Quan, things won’t be so complicated.” Mu Wantang’s tone was full of apology, and she didn’t forget to look at Song Yuan cautiously while speaking: “I caused trouble for the young master.”

Song Yuan sniffed: "No, I didn't expect things to develop to this point. I think your request is very reasonable. The things you have worked so hard to get back are absolutely beneficial to Da Wei. It is natural to ask for benefits, and the bad thing is those who want to get something for nothing, they look down on your status as a woman, but covet your things, it is extremely hypocritical."

She doesn't blame herself, Mu Wantang breathed a sigh of relief: "It's not my fault alone, it was the young master who knew about cotton first, and it was also the young master who gave me the pattern of cotton and the customs clearance token, so I am not alone in this credit." Yes, if it is really necessary to let it out, I am willing to let it go to you."

"I have received my reward, and my credit has been recorded by the emperor. What can you do for me?" Song Yuan stopped in his tracks: "I am worried about you, and the people who are staring at you are not just the Mu family. , I'm afraid there are other people, those people can do anything for the sake of profit, you have made meritorious service, not broken the law, if you also pay for yourself, what is it?
So I think, there is only one way now, that is, I will ask for other rewards for you. Don't worry, if you want money, I will give you what the court can't give you. If it's status, I can ask for orders for you. Hand over some cotton seeds, don't think about the right to manage the four lands, and don't think about monopolizing cotton planting, how about keeping yourself first? "

The concern in her tone was completely undisguised, Mu Wantang heard it clearly, she also looked at her seriously, and asked: "Why do you think that marrying you is a compensation for myself?"

Song Yuan was stopped by the question, she blinked, unable to understand what Mu Wantang meant for a while.

"Cough!" Wei Yan, who was following behind, hurriedly coughed and reminded, the girl's meaning was so obvious, could it be that my son didn't understand it?
Song Yuan had some recollection, and she immediately became serious after being surprised: "Following me is definitely not a good way out."

"Why?" Mu Wantang looked at her boldly: "Sir, are you afraid that the tree will attract the public? Or do you dislike my business background?"

Song Yuan shook his head: "Neither of them, I am fledgling, my foothold is not stable, and I have disobeyed my father and king several times. I am likely to be suppressed and liquidated in the future. My future is unknown. I can't protect anyone, so I can't marry you. Four The right to land management and the great power in the Northwest sound very tempting, but I can't hold on to it. I have never been to the Northwest, and I don't have any influence in the military. However, these two things need military power to defend. I don't have any, so I Can't take it."

Mu Wantang was silent. She didn't know the court situation, but she also knew that she couldn't give Song Yuan too much support. She was just pretending to be a girl from the Mu family.

"You have the ability to do great things. With the cotton seeds in your hand, you can earn enough money to choose a path that is more beneficial to you, instead of being trapped in a deep house compound by a marriage contract. Make me a concubine?"

Mu Wantang's eyes dimmed: "I see."

She begged Song Yuan to help her enter the palace, and she would hand over the seeds, and Song Yuan agreed.

When the day of entering the palace arrived, the person who picked her up at the gate of the palace was Chang De, Song Yuan was still surprised: "Why do you always come in person?"

Chang De smiled: "Your Majesty ordered you to wait here, and I will lead the girl in alone."