I’m the Farmgirl You Can’t Mess With
Chapter 847 - Chapter 847 Apologizing

Chapter 847: Apologizing Chapter 847: Apologizing Editor: Atlas Studios “It’s a good thing that you know how to be thrifty.” Qi Xiuyuan was not stingy with his praise.

Seeing that the five children were all looking at him eagerly, he reached out and touched Tiger Head, who appeared most badly beaten up.

Smiling, he said, “Alright, since it’s just a fight between children, I won’t punish you this time.

But you can’t get into a fight for no reason next time.” Eunuch Wan carefully entered and lowered his head as he stood below.

“Your Majesty, the Marquis of Peaceful Happiness’s wife brought her son to seek an audience outside the palace.

She said that she’s here to apologize to His Highness the Crown Prince and the young masters.” Qi Xiuyuan’s smile remained unchanged as he asked, “Only the Marquis of Peaceful Happiness’s wife?” “Yes.” Qi Xiuyuan waved his hand and said, “Go and tell her that this is just fighting between children and isn’t a serious matter.

Let her bring her son back lest she scares the child.

Retrieve some herbs from the storeroom and let her brew them to soothe the child’s nerves.” Eunuch Wan agreed and left respectfully.

Madam Xu got her servant to take the herbs from the young eunuch and stuffed a pouch into his hand.

After confirming that the Emperor was not furious, she heaved a sigh of relief and carried the neatly-dressed Qi Yue into the carriage.

The young eunuch glanced at Qi Yue and saw that he was dressed cleanly.

Although there were bruises on his face, they did not look very serious.

Based on this, he knew that he had been taken care of.

Nodding in his heart, he entered the palace to report after sending Madam Xu off.

After hearing the young enunch’s report, Eunuch Wan nodded slightly and went in to reply to the Emperor.

After a while, the Emperor said, “I hear you.

You can leave.” Eunuch Wan didn’t dare to raise his head and retreated respectfully.

Just as he reached the door, he heard the Duke of Peaceful State say, “Madam Xu is still considered smart.

Too badaEUR|” Eunuch Wan closed the door, and the sounds in the hall could no longer be heard.

Qi Haoran asked in confusion, “What’s there to pity about her?

Ah Ling said that Madam Xu is too scheming and that she doesn’t like her.” Fan Zijin burst out laughing and asked, “Then does Ah Ling like Little Madam Wu?” Qi Haoran’s expression turned ugly when he thought of that person who loved stirring up trouble even when left alone.

“That’s right.

Although Madam Xu is also annoying, she knows what’s good for her.

She knows who she can scheme against and who she ought to hide from.

As for Little Madam Wu.” Fan Zijin pursed his lips.

“Even if you give her a good beating, she’ll soon forget about the pain and stir up trouble again.

She’s like a fly that can’t be killed, truly detestable.

Just look at the little brat she raised.

At just three years old, he dares to loudly threaten to kill people on the streets.

It can be seen how domineering he usually is.” Fan Zijin looked at Qi Xiuyuan and said, “Your Majesty, why don’t you scare them again?

Weren’t they quite obedient previously?

Life must be too good for them recently, causing them to forget their place.” Qi Xiuyuan knew that he was angry because Qi Chong was flaunting his status as a royal relative to do evil.

Smiling, Qi Xiuyuan said, “I don’t have the time.

Since Madam Xu’s son was implicated by her this time, I don’t believe the two families can still live in harmony.

Let Madam Xu deal with Little Madam Wu.” It was mainly because Qi Xiuyuan was also disgusted with Little Madam Wu and didn’t want to have anything to do with her.

Seeing Fan Zijin roll his eyes, Qi Xiuyuan knew at a glance that he was up to no good.

He casually picked up a book by the bed and threw it at him.

“Just focus on your errands.

Leave these matters to the Empress and the others and don’t worry about just trivial matters.” “Big Brother, am I going to the north right after returning to the capital this time?” Speaking of errands, Qi Haoran hurriedly asked about Qi Xiuyuan’s arrangements for him.

“You can stay in the capital.” Qi Xiuyuan said, “I plan to send the commander of the imperial guards, Xu Shida.

You can fill the vacated position and train the imperial guards well.

Also, let’s see if we can develop new weapons.

Eldest Uncle wrote to say that the cannons on the pirate ships in Fuzhou are very powerful and have caused them to lose repeatedly recently.

It was only when Second Uncle lured them into a trap that the Fuzhou area became much more peaceful.

I think that since those cannons can be used on ships, they can naturally be used on land, too.

I’ve already asked our two uncles to think of a way to get their hands on a cannon.

Later, you can discuss with the Ministry of Works and see if they can develop it.” Qi Xiuyuan sighed.

“As the pirates are rampant this time, the Governor of Fuzhou has requested to impose a maritime ban and for the fishermen to move further away from the shore.

However, Eldest Uncle told me in private that if we retreat, our salt production won’t be guaranteed, resulting in an increase in salt price.

The salt price in Fuzhou City and the capital has already reached 150 and 180 copper coins per bushel respectively.

Further north, it costs 200 copper coins.

I heard that in some county cities, the price has already risen to 250 copper coins per bushel.

Although an unstable salt price won’t affect us as much as the grain price, we can’t underestimate the impact.” Fan Zijin leaned forward slightly.

“So you don’t want to impose a maritime ban?” Of course, Qi Xiuyuan didn’t want to.

As a general, he knew that retreating on the battlefield was the last resort.

The best solution was to take the initiative to attack.

However, their navy was too weak now and were no match for the pirates.

“I’ve already ordered the commanders of the coastal areas to step up the training of their troops.

In any case, we can’t always be passively receiving the attacks.” Qi Haoran gritted his teeth and shouted, “Big Brother, let me see how powerful those pirates are.” Qi Xiuyuan and Fan Zijin looked at him in disdain and asked, “Do you even know how to swim?” Qi Haoran choked.

Qi Xiuyuan patted his shoulder and said, “Sea battles are different from land battles.

On land, I admit that you’re powerful, but sea battles.” Qi Xiuyuan shook his head slightly and said, “Eldest Uncle and Second Uncle have guarded Fuzhou for many years, but they still don’t dare to take the initiative to provoke those pirates.

It can be seen how powerful those pirates are.

You should stay in the capital.

Ever since I ascended the throne, we brothers have always been apart more often than we’re together.

Take this opportunity to sort out the forces in the capital.” Qi Haoran pointed at Fan Zijin and said, “Hasn’t Zijin always been in charge of this matter?” Qi Xiuyuan said, “Zijin has a new job.

You can’t rely on him for everything.” “Hasn’t West Xia’s envoy left?

What else does he have on his plate?” “Now that West Xia’s envoy has left, he’ll be transferred to a different position.

You need to accumulate experience, so does Zijin.

So next month, he’s going to Guangdong to be the magistrate.” Qi Haoran gaped.

“Why are you sending him to such a godforsaken place?” Qi Xiuyuan spat out two words.

“Get lost.” The two of them were kicked out by Qi Xiuyuan.

As Qi Haoran touched his painful butt, Fan Zijin glanced at him and said, “Serves you right!” “Hey, I was just feeling indignant for you, okay?” Qi Haoran shouted.

“You really don’t appreciate kindness.” Fan Zijin snorted.

“You’d better put away your good intentions.

Eldest Cousin arranged this for me to accumulate experience.

Other than Fuzhou, only Guangdong has sea trade.

This is my area of expertise.

With Eldest Cousin’s support, I can work freely.

Since Guangdong is barren, it’s very easy to accumulate political achievements.

If I stay there for two to three years, I’ll be able to advance.” Fan Zijin paused for a moment and said, “Moreover, I have my own considerations.

Our silk, tea, and porcelain are very easy to sell, but because of the rampant pirates, there are very few merchants who go out to sea in Guangdong.

Hence, those goods are directly sold to foreigners who enter the port, many of whom maliciously take advantage of the situation to bargain down the price.

I’m going to Guangdong this time to standardize the market.

Moreover, I’m very interested in sea trade.”