TV Series: When the Villain Chooses to Stand by

Chapter 255 Return of the Pearl Buddha 23

No one around him said anything good for him; they all nodded, and some of the brave ones even added a few words.

Qing'er frowned after listening to this and looked at the man with disgust.

"Send his accomplices to the government office."

When the man heard this, he immediately struggled and begged with red eyes. He just wanted some benefits and didn't want to see the officials.

Qing'er turned around and continued doing her own thing. Stealing other people's food in the cold winter is murder.

There is no need to pity such a person.

With the previous experience as a lesson, the people behind became much more obedient. They happily accepted the things and expressed their gratitude.

There aren't many people living here, and those who can stay here are half-grown children who are left to fend for themselves.

When it's warm, you can survive by begging, performing, and finding some wild vegetables, but after it snows, it all depends on luck.

By the time all the items were distributed, the originally quiet place had become lively.

Everyone took this opportunity to work hard, repairing the house and looking for firewood. They had so much to do if they wanted to survive.

Qing'er and the others didn't stay long as it was getting late and they should go back.

When they left, the little guys had already become familiar with Hu Zi, Dani and the others, and they gathered together to whisper.

We agreed to continue playing together if we have the chance in the future.

Hu Zi looked at the departing carriage thoughtfully. After a while, he walked towards the dilapidated house at the end of the alley. The people living there had always been at odds with them.

They often fought over some wild fruits and vegetables, but now it’s different.

With gifts from noble people, they can go out and make a living.

These clothes can be exchanged for money. If we don’t unite, no one will be able to keep them.

In the carriage, Yongjing had forgotten his initial reluctance and started gesticulating with his hands.

"Sister Qing'er, Hu Zi is amazing. He used a stone, and just like that, whoosh! The bird fell down."

"I showed him the slingshot my brother made for me. Hey, he's not as good at it as I am."

"Next time we'll bring a few more." Yongji touched his brother's head and forced a smile.

After seeing the lives of these people firsthand, he, who was already studying, felt mixed emotions, as his master clearly did not say that.

They said this was a prosperous era, and Hahazhuzi, who studied with me, also said that the country is now peaceful and prosperous.

So whose prosperous era is this?

Yan Ning and Qing'er were also staring out the window in a daze. The only sounds in the carriage were those of Yongjing and the Seventh Princess playing.

After returning to the palace, Yan Ning asked the queen for a token to leave the palace.

The queen didn't think much about it. She thought her daughter was so blessed that she should do some good things. It would only take a few unwanted girls to raise, and it wouldn't cost much.

"Madam Sang, send someone to buy a few farms, find some reliable maids to live there, and have someone take those girls there to be raised."

"Don't worry about the money. Spread the word and send abandoned baby girls to us."

"If the place isn't big enough, just keep buying. Don't let them suffer."

……

Yan Ning was not worried that Nanny Sang would tell others about the matter, so she used the loyalty talisman on the day she brought the person back from the Cining Palace.

Such a capable person is what she needs most right now.

Nanny Sang wrote these down one by one, thinking in her mind which farm would be more suitable.

After a moment hesitantly spoke.

"Princess, I have some acquaintances who were released from the palace. Some of them are not doing well outside. Can you use them to take care of those baby girls?"

"Don't worry about the rest. Loyalty and keeping a tight lip are the minimum requirements."

When she heard this request, the first thing she thought of were her companions. When she was released from the palace, she seemed like an old maid to others.

Those who have some ability in their family can still find a suitable family, but those who are neither good nor bad have no place in their family anymore.

Once the money she saved was spent, she would be hastily married off by her parents, brothers and sisters-in-law.

"What about their families? Didn't those palace maids have a good life after leaving the palace?"

Nanny Sang did not hide anything and told the current situation of those people in detail. There were too few masters who were willing to care about their lives.

Yan Ning took small nibbles of the osmanthus cake in his hand while listening to Aunt Sang's stories.

Those were things she had never encountered before. She had never thought that a woman would be divorced after marriage because she could not give birth to a son, and her parents would not care about her life or death.

Being divorced is fine, but if you have some ability, you still have to earn money to support your family.

Not being able to have children is a sin, and being able to have children is even more of a sin.

Even impoverished bannermen would pawn their wives to others to have children.

……

Yan Ning listened attentively, and finally pushed the snacks away. He held his chin and looked at Nanny Sang seriously, wiping his eyes from time to time.

"They are so pitiful. Madam, please go and take care of it. If they are willing, they can take care of the adopted baby girl on the farm and live here when they grow old."

Yan Ning was originally just happy that he could complete the task ahead of time, but now he really wants to do something for them.

"I thank the master for his great kindness on their behalf!"

Nanny Sang knocked heavily with a large stack of banknotes in her hand.

The loyalty talisman would make her ignore the origins of these banknotes, but it would not affect her judgment on other things.

Such things would not attract any attention in the capital. They were just a few unwanted baby girls.

All people care about is the latest big customer.

Not only were they generous, but they also asked for large amounts of money, and they all started to inquire about the other party's background.

There are clothes, daily necessities, and even commonly used weapons. As the old saying goes, the poor are good at literature and the rich are good at martial arts. Without some property, you can't afford to support your children to learn kung fu.

Anything used by men has long been targeted.

Yan Ning didn't care. She had the Queen and the Queen Mother as shields behind her, so it didn't matter even if she was discovered.

After spending a large sum of money, she gained a lot of good things.

She was busy all day long. Fortunately, the queen was busy with other things and had no time to take care of her.

After the New Year, there was finally some peace and quiet, and the emperor saw the plum blossoms in the garden again in his spare time.

Lamenting that the plum blossoms are about to fall and another year has passed, I suddenly decided to hold a family dinner in the Imperial Garden.

The Empress and Concubine Ling took on this task together. Since the Emperor was in high spirits, they naturally had to pay attention and immediately became busy.

Concubine Ling felt a little uncomfortable when she got up early, so she rested in the room for a while. When she arrived at the Imperial Garden, the Queen had already arrived.

She took a few quick steps forward and saluted.

The palace maid wanted to ask the imperial physician directly, but Concubine Ling stopped her. Recently, the emperor has not been as kind to the fifth prince as before, and the queen's legitimate son has been given much attention instead.

As a result, the Queen's say in the palace has increased a bit, and Concubine Ling did not want to be criticized at this time.

"I am late, please forgive me, Your Majesty."

The Queen has been busy with her children's affairs for more than six months and has not had a quarrel with Concubine Ling for a long time.

She was shocked when she saw it suddenly today.

"Why does Concubine Ling look so pale? If you feel unwell, go call the imperial physician. Don't try to hold on."

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I just didn't sleep well last night. It's nothing serious."

Even after she said this, the queen continued and turned around to continue watching the palace maids work.