Chapter 242 Princess An's mother and daughter came to thank you
"She just became a nun, but she doesn't really worship the Buddha."
Xiao Mingxuan was not surprised that Hu Bingyu made a comeback.
"What's more, she believes that we did it, but because of the emperor's imperial edict, she doesn't dare to step out of the nunnery. But that doesn't mean that people from the Sima Mansion can't visit her, and it doesn't mean that there's no one around her?"
When Luo Jiuli heard this, he shook his head helplessly and smiled bitterly.
"The centipede insect is dead but not stiff. It should have been eradicated from the beginning."
"It's just that that is the decision made by the emperor. You and I can only obey, so how can we overstep the bounds of imperial authority."
Xiao Mingxuan said nothing.
"It doesn't matter, Hu Bingyu is not in a good mood. She is already like that. How can the Sima Mansion put treasure on her again?"
Luo Jiuli pursed her lips, and a fierce light filled her eyes.
"Find someone to keep an eye on her. Once she does something inappropriate, there is no need to be merciful."
Xiao Mingxuan nodded.
"That's exactly what I meant."
"You don't have to interfere in this matter. I've already sent people there, and she made a big splash out of an abandoned chess piece."
"Um."
Luo Jiuli nodded, not paying attention at all.
Regarding this matter, the two of them reached an agreement and did not discuss it too much.
"Your Majesty, I would like to ask a question about the military? Is there any taboo?"
Xiao Mingxuan shook his head.
"There is no taboo, just ask."
Luo Jiuli said:
"It's about veterans."
"What kind of preferential treatment and compensation does the imperial court give to the old, weak, sick and disabled who retired from the battlefield?"
Xiao Mingxuan nodded.
"The imperial court will give unified salaries and rewards to disabled and elderly soldiers. The casualties will receive preferential land treatment and exemption from taxes and servitude."
"It's just that the salary and rewards will differ based on the position and years of service."
"In addition, for those who are disabled due to war injuries and cannot take care of themselves, such as those whose families are poor or have no descendants or brothers to take care of them, the local states and counties will be responsible for providing care for the elderly."
The more Luo Jiuli listened, the more uncomfortable he became.
She also understood why her father wanted to take care of those disabled veterans privately.
Because you can't change the current situation in the general environment, you can only do your own small part.
"Have you ever thought about it, Your Majesty, that the power of states and counties is limited to raising troops?"
"I'm afraid that local financial resources cannot support it. Even if there is an order from the emperor, will the officials below really implement it?"
Xiao Mingxuan saw a hint of sadness on her face, sighed slightly, held her hand and said:
"I understand what you are trying to say?"
"The imperial court has done its best to treat these old, weak, sick and disabled soldiers."
"I have been leading troops on the border for so many years, and I have seen it most clearly. After a battle, there will be tens of thousands of wounded soldiers. As a doctor, you should know that it is very difficult to treat wounded soldiers, not to mention that you are still on the battlefield.
superior--"
"At the beginning, part of the money I borrowed from Xing Xiyan was used on these disabled soldiers. This was the only last thing I could do for them."
Xiao Mingxuan paused and did not continue speaking.
Luo Jiuli knew how difficult it was for him, and he also knew that even though he was a prince, he had too many things he could do nothing about.
Both of them felt that this topic was too heavy.
After all, the status quo is like this and they can't do anything to change it.
Just then, there was a knock on the door.
"Second Miss, Madam asked the Second Miss to return home immediately, saying that there are guests visiting."
Luo Jiuli recognized Zhang Wen's voice.
"guest?"
She and Xiao Mingxuan looked at each other.
Xiao Mingxuan didn't say anything, but pulled her up and tidied up her appearance.
"You go back to the house first. I'll go to the army to have a look. If anything happens, ask Qin Wu to find me."
"But remember, no matter where you are as a guest, you must not let yourself be wronged."
Luo Jiuli smiled sweetly.
"The prince is afraid of guests coming from the palace?"
Xiao Mingxuan's eyes turned dark.
"It doesn't matter who it is. With Nan Xing and Nan Zhu here, even if you kill someone, I will still be there to help you."
Luo Jiuli smiled slightly.
"good."
The two people walked out of the wing at the same time.
Outside the door, Xiao Mingxuan glanced faintly at Nan Xing and Nan Zhu.
"Protect your master."
"Yes, Prince, don't worry."
Nan Xing, Nan Zhu was shocked, the prince really cared about his master all the time.
The two carriages, one on the left and one on the right, parted ways at the entrance of Tian Xia No. 1 Pot.
One went to the army and the other returned to the Duke's mansion.
At the gate of the Duke's Mansion, Luo Jiuli got off the carriage.
When the guard saw that his second young lady was back, he hurriedly came down to greet her.
"Second Miss."
"There is a guest in the house? Who is it?"
Luo Jiuli went up the steps and asked puzzledly.
"When I came back to the second lady, it was Princess An and a young girl. Look, she looks a bit like Princess An."
The guard hurriedly reported what he saw to Luo Jiuli.
Luo Jiuli stopped in his tracks.
"Princess An and a young girl?"
Could it be Lu Xingluan?
"Yes, not only did he bring many gifts, but he also gave me a brand new carriage."
When Luo Jiuli heard this, he immediately became happy.
"Ha! I thought they, mother and daughter, had forgotten about it?"
Unexpectedly, Princess An and Lu Xingluan remembered to say thank you today.
"Where are the people?"
"In the Nuan Pavilion, my wife is accompanying me. She said that she would wait for the second young lady to return home and express her gratitude in person."
Luo Jiuli nodded.
"You go and tell mother that I will go back to Fuquyuan to change clothes before going to Nuange."
"yes."
The guard went straight to the front hall to find the Duke's wife.
Luo Jiuli, on the other hand, took Nanxing and Nanzhu to take a shortcut back to Fuquyuan and changed their clothes before leaving the yard.
As soon as they arrived at Nuan Pavilion, they saw Princess An and Lu Xingluan sitting and drinking tea. On one side, their mother accompanied them and Nanny Xu was serving them.
Princess An was dressed in a noble dark green satin brocade dress, with a white fox fur shawl draped over her shoulders. She was smiling slightly and seemed to be talking to her mother. Her posture and expression were completely different from her usual domineering look.
Lu Xingluan, on the other hand, was wearing a goose-yellow dress and a white fur cloak. Her delicate and lovely face was slightly pale. She looked like she was recovering from a serious illness. Even when she was next to the brazier, she never put down the heater in her hand.
When they saw Luo Jiuli come in, both mother and daughter were happy and stood up together.
"Princess An, there is no need to be so polite. Please sit down quickly. She is a child. How dare she work? Princess An stood up to greet her."
Mrs. Guo Gong personally stepped forward and slightly supported Princess An's arm. Princess An did not refuse, and sat back down with Mrs. Guo's hand.
On the contrary, Lu Xingluan stood up and bowed respectfully to Luo Jiuli.
"Ms. Lu, please sit down too."
Luo Jiuli didn't care about these etiquettes.
Lu Xingluan did not sit down immediately, nor accepted the courtesy, but said in a clear voice:
"Sister Li, today, I came here specifically to thank my sister for saving her life."
When Luo Jiuli heard her calling Sister Li, he curled his lips and smiled, but did not refuse.