inspire-indiana Chapter 8 The Empress relinquishes the power to make soap.
Chapter 8 The Empress relinquishes the power to make soap.
Chapter Eight: The Empress Abdicates the Power to Make Soap
Cheng Ruyi woke up crying from her dream… She wondered whose painful memories they were, and why they felt so real. Who was that woman who sacrificed herself to save the world? Who was that beautiful woman under the tree? Who was that little girl who robbed the rich to help the poor…? Why does my heart ache so much when I dream of these things…? Whose memories are these…?
Empress Yunxuan and the Third Prince Cheng Yibao both secretly breathed a sigh of relief when they saw Cheng Ruyi wake up...
When Emperor Yunxuan saw his daughter wake up, he quickly went to the bedside, hugged Cheng Ruyi tightly, and sat down. He said urgently, "My darling...you're finally awake...tell your father if you feel any discomfort or discomfort anywhere?"
Cheng Ruyi had just woken up and was still very weak. The dreams she had experienced felt as if they were her own, every scene making her feel as if she were there, every story feeling so real... The people in those dreams also caused her inexplicable heartache... She didn't know what was wrong with her... But deep down, she had a feeling, an intuition telling her that the people in those dreams had a deep connection with her...
But is this realistic? Didn't she travel from the future? She clearly slipped on water while taking a bath, got electrocuted, and then died, thus traveling from the future! (ー_ー)!! But those dreams felt incredibly real, and strangely, it was as if she had experienced these things ten thousand years ago… Cheng Ruyi shook her head, quickly trying to shake off these thoughts… This idea was too bizarre. How could she, a model young woman from the future, be an old monster who had lived for tens of thousands of years? Σ(っ °Д °；)っ? This thought was terrifying… She quickly stopped imagining things ≥﹏≤, whatever! One step at a time, thinking so much is exhausting and kills so many innocent brain cells! -_-||
Overthinking is useless; let's focus on the present! Life should be about enjoying yourself. Now that she's transmigrated to the Yunxuan Kingdom, with a loving father, mother, and brothers, she should savor the moment. As their family in this life, she should not only enjoy their love but also repay them with the best of everything! She didn't have family in her past life, so she'll experience it to the fullest this time! After all, being the center of attention is wonderful—being the center of attention, doing whatever she wants, eating and drinking the best... and having a loving family—it's practically a life of paradise!
Cheng Ruyi quickly banished her distracting thoughts, laboriously raised her small hand to touch Emperor Yunxuan's face, and weakly uttered, "My...fa...fang...wo...mei...la...!"
Seeing Cheng Ruyi speak, Emperor Yunxuan finally felt relieved and gently comforted her, "It's good that my Ruyi is alright. I was so worried about you! It's good that my darling is alright! It's good that she's alright!"
The Empress's eyes were red and swollen, clearly from crying. Her voice was hoarse as she said, "Ruyi, you're awake! Let your mother see if you're still feeling unwell. Tell your mother quickly!"
Hearing her mother's hoarse voice and her concerned inquiries, she felt both moved and guilty—a complex emotion she had never experienced in her previous life…
Cheng Ruyi stretched out her hands, asking for a hug. The Empress quickly hugged Cheng Ruyi, pressed her head against Cheng Ruyi's forehead, and then her face against Cheng Ruyi's little face. Finding that she was no longer hot, she breathed a sigh of relief and said in a choked voice, "You scared your mother to death! If anything happened to you, my daughter, how could I live with myself? My darling!"
Cheng Ruyi wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes with her small hands and said, "No more...!"
Cheng Ruyi kissed the Empress's cheek, then hugged her tightly, gently patting her back with her small hand to give her a sense of security...
Cheng Yibao said anxiously, "Little sister, you scared your brother to death! You have no idea how worried I was when you suddenly fainted! I was so anxious! Come on, let me see if you're feeling alright. Come on, little sister, let me hug you! Let me see if your head still hurts?" The doting brother is online! (ー_ー)!!
That heartwarming scene was completely ruined by that goofy older brother! ψ(｀?′)ψ
Emperor Yunxuan reacted the fastest, slapping Cheng Yibao on the back of the head and scolding, "You brat, your sister is still young, don't be so clumsy and scare her!"
Cheng Yibao scratched the back of her head and said innocently, "Who said I was clumsy? Father, I know my limits! I'll hold my little sister very gently!"
As soon as Cheng Yibao finished speaking, she received another devastating blow to the back of the head from Emperor Yunxuan! (?_?)
Emperor Yunxuan quickly reprimanded, "Do you even know how to hold a baby? Do you have any experience holding a baby? Your little sister is still small and not strong enough yet. Wait until she's older before you hold her!"
Cheng Yibao was very unhappy, but couldn't find a reason to refute her father. In an instant, she added another grudge against him, thinking, "Why is it so hard for me to hug my little sister?" (?_?)
Emperor Yunxuan thought to himself, "You brat! You think you can fight me? You're still too green! You want to steal my Ruyi? Hmph! Dream on!" The doting, cunning Emperor Yunxuan is back in action! (?w?)
Emperor Yunxuan instructed the imperial kitchen to prepare more nourishing dishes, including white porridge that Cheng Ruyi liked, and then they ate at Fengyi Palace. During the meal, the Empress hesitated for a long time before finally speaking, "Your Majesty, I humbly request Your Majesty's permission to participate in the production and sale of soap! I know my abilities are limited, but I still wish to do something for Your Majesty!"
"Oh? The Empress wants to make and sell soap? But the harem cannot be without a mistress!" Emperor Yunxuan said with great interest!
"Your Majesty, I have an idea, but I don't know if I should say it!"
"Please speak, Your Majesty!"
"Your Majesty, I believe that Consort Hua is fully capable of managing the inner palace. The little princess is still young, and I wish to take good care of her. I would also like to make and sell soap, which would help Your Majesty and add some silver to the national treasury, as well as provide the soldiers on the frontier with more suitable weapons. I know that my abilities are limited, but as long as I can help Your Majesty, I will do my best!"
"Hahaha, good! Good! With such a wife, what more could a husband ask for! I am so fortunate to have her! I am so fortunate to have her! How wonderful! I am very pleased! I will grant your request!"
"Thank you for your great favor, Your Majesty! May Your Majesty enjoy boundless blessings and peace! Your Majesty, I will do my utmost to ensure that all the soldiers receive more suitable weapons!"
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"I am very pleased that the Empress has such a heart! The soldiers on the frontier will also be grateful if they know of the Empress's intentions!"
"Your Majesty, I am ashamed. I only wished to do my part. Compared to the soldiers on the frontier, who endure wind and rain, go hungry and cold, guarding the border, I am certainly no match for them!"
Emperor Yunxuan said indulgently, "Empress, there's no need to be modest! If I say it's comparable, then it definitely is! I'm entrusting this matter to you! As for the affairs of the harem, since it was the Empress who brought it up, then you should also inform Consort Hua!" Emperor Yunxuan wanted to gain favor for his wife! He wanted Consort Hua to remember the Empress's kindness! He wanted to build connections for the Empress!
Soon, the news spread throughout the Yunxuan Kingdom's harem that the Empress had abdicated power to Consort Hua, causing an uproar in the harem, and of course, some people were secretly jealous!
When Consort Hua received the news, she was stunned for a moment, feeling that everything was unreal. How could such a windfall suddenly fall from the sky and happen to land on her? Σ(っ °Д °；)っ
Consort Hua pinched her personal maid, who knelt down and said, "Your Highness, what have I done to displease you? Why are you pinching me?" The maid asked, sounding aggrieved.
Consort Hua murmured, "No, no, I just wanted to confirm if this was a dream! Am I still half asleep?"
The personal maid muttered under her breath, "Your Highness, if you think you're dreaming, pinch yourself! Why are you pinching me?!"
Consort Yan: "I'm so angry! We're both princes! Why did the Empress give power to Consort Hua? We're both consorts! Why can't she teach it to me?!"
The personal maid said, "Your Highness, please don't be angry. In my opinion, Consort Hua's abilities are certainly no match for yours, and her power won't last long! You still have a great chance! As long as you raise the young prince to adulthood, His Majesty will naturally value you!"
As expected, every concubine in the ancient imperial harem had a PUA master by her side. Soon, Consort Yan regained her confidence!
"Yes, yes, yes! As long as the little prince is raised to be a capable man, His Majesty will surely understand my intentions!"
Congratulations, little prince! From now on, you have one more mother who loves to be jealous, vie for attention, and is incredibly strict with herself! (●???●) The little prince is trembling under the covers… (?_?)
After receiving Emperor Yunxuan's permission, the Empress, accompanied by Cheng Ruyi, busied herself with various tasks, quickly embarking on her entrepreneurial journey. She instructed her subordinates to establish a workshop and recruited many commoners, assigning them specific roles and creating a streamlined production chain. To prevent the soap's secret formula from being leaked—don't ask how the Empress knew about such a modern business model! She learned it from Cheng Ruyi! (?w?)
The Empress's workshop quickly entered production mode. Since commoners could also earn money by joining, there was a widespread chorus of praise for the Empress's benevolent act. People marveled that Yunxuan Kingdom had a compassionate Empress who saved them from suffering, and the Empress's fame soared! She became an instant sensation in the capital…
Soon after the soap was produced, the Empress, with her swift and decisive actions, ordered the establishment of a chamber of commerce. She selected several virtuous and experienced veterans as its pillars, including several female representatives. While soap production continued, she also tasked her staff with monitoring the chamber and quietly recruiting talent… This talent search process was filled with interesting clashes and even some skepticism! But none of that mattered! Once the soap hit the market and people saw its effects, the doubts would vanish! Strength speaks for itself! Product quality is determined by the user's experience and feedback! She believed that as long as she maintained high product quality and provided excellent after-sales service, the soap would become an indispensable necessity in people's lives!