If I were born again, I would marry a strong but short-lived husband.

Chapter 547 Auspiciousness from heaven

Half a year passed in a flash.

Fu Jinyi lived like a fish in water in Suzhou.

Today I will go to Chuantun to learn how to build ships from Shui Yanze, and tomorrow I will follow Zhao Jiuling to discuss with merchants how to establish a foothold in Suzhou and do trade business.

Except for being taken by Fu Jinyuan to practice martial arts early in the morning every day, he would cry loudly.

It's still crying even if you can't cry.

The excavation of the river channel in Eagle's Beak Bay has been completed.

The ship village has also been built.

The Empress Dowager specially invited Taoist Bu Xuanfeng to select an auspicious day for Fu Jinyuan to open the river and set out on the boat.

The auspicious day is set on the first day of June.

It is important to choose an auspicious day to bless Suhe with good weather and peace.

On the auspicious day, the Empress Dowager led everyone in the palace to Yingzui An.

She asked Bu Xuanfeng to pray for Yingzui Bay and Suhe River, wishing for good weather and good harvests after the good luck.

"...sweet dew falls on the nine fields, the weather is good and the harvest is favorable...there are no disasters or troubles..."

Taoist Bu Xuanfeng was chanting prayers with a solemn expression on his face. He looked like an immortal who was about to attain enlightenment.

As the last prayer was spoken, a colorful cloud suddenly appeared in the sky.

Even Fu Jinyuan, who didn't really believe in ghosts and gods, was extremely surprised.

Fu Jinyi clapped his hands vigorously, "Grandmother, big brother, look, these are auspicious clouds, auspicious signs from heaven. Our Yingzui Bay will surely prosper and thrive."

Shen Sui'an smiled and said, "Yes, our Southern Dynasty is peaceful and prosperous."

The Empress Dowager bowed with both hands. She was a Taoist practitioner and had never seen such an auspicious sign in her life.

I didn't expect to see it here today.

She looked at Fu Jinyuan with loving eyes, and the smile on her lips became more obvious.

Bu Xuanfeng put his hands behind his back and squinted his eyes to look at the auspicious clouds. This piece of colorful auspicious clouds appeared too timely. He looked at Fu Jinyuan without leaving a trace.

Is this what is called destiny?

"The auspicious time has come, let's set sail!"

The first large ship was slowly transported out from Chuantun.

The Empress Dowager's eyes suddenly lit up. "This is the first time I've seen such a large merchant ship!"

Fu Jinyi said excitedly, "Grandmother, I also helped build the ship. In the future, this ship will sail to the boundless overseas, just like I also went to sea."

Although he just helped nail a few boards.

But it cannot be said that he had no contribution.

Zhao Jiuling said respectfully, "When the commercial street is completed in a few days, we will invite the Empress Dowager to come and watch the ceremony. Maybe there will be auspicious signs."

When the Empress Dowager heard this, she felt even more relieved.

"You speak as if this auspicious sign was brought by me." She couldn't stop smiling.

Fu Jinyuan held her hand and said, "Having you in Suzhou is the greatest blessing."

The Empress Dowager said: "You have used all your silver in Yingzui Bay. Is it enough? Grandmother has gold and will give it to you later."

Chao Ge'er pulled the Empress Dowager's sleeve and said, "Great-grandmother, gold, Chao Ge'er also wants gold."

He loves gold the most.

"Here, here, all for you." The Empress Dowager was in a good mood and wanted to give all the good things to the younger generation.

Shen Sui'an held Chao Ge'er's shoulders as he jumped up and down, "I have gold too, do you want some?"

Chao Ge'er hugged the Empress Dowager's thigh and did not dare to look up at Shen Sui'an.

The Empress Dowager now loves Chao Ge'er the most. "Gold is noble. Chao Ge'er likes gold, which proves that he is a noble person."

"..." Shen Suian didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

This explanation is too far-fetched.

"Grandma, I'll go to the port with you." Shen Sui'an endured it. He couldn't teach his son in front of others. He would go back and talk to Chao Ge'er about it.

……

The news of the auspicious sign in Eagle's Beak Bay reached the royal capital within a few days.

"Your Highness, Yingzui Bay is the only port in the Southern Dynasty that can be transported by sea. It is of great importance to our country. No matter who it is, controlling the Yingzui Bay port is like controlling the largest economic lifeline of the Southern Dynasty."

"I propose that the imperial court directly manage the Yingzui Bay Port, rather than the regent monopolizing the right to use the port alone."

"Queen Mother, Eagle Bay is of great significance, please..."

boom--

A big shoe hit him in the face, leaving a big shoe mark on the official's face.

He looked down at the shoes at his feet in disbelief.

"Who, who is it!"

King Kang looked down at his feet and said, "What happened? My shoes were too big and flew out accidentally."

Queen Mother Ruan, who was sitting on the dragon throne, lowered her eyes and looked at Prince Kang.

"Go and help Prince Kang put on his shoes." Queen Mother Ruan ordered calmly.

"Prince Kang, you...you are uncivilized!" The official's face turned red and he pointed at Prince Kang and blamed him angrily.

"I didn't mean it. Don't talk about being uncivilized. You can say such shameless words and even have the nerve to blame my shoes." King Kang snorted coldly.

Queen Mother Ruan said indifferently, "The construction of Yingzui Bay Wharf was completed independently by the Regent and the Princess, without spending a single copper coin from the national treasury."

"Master Chen, do you suspect that the Regent has any rebellious intentions?"

"..." Lord Chen swallowed.

He just wanted to please the Queen Mother and find a good way out for himself.

Queen Mother Ruan continued in a deep voice, "Suzhou is the fief of the Regent King. Yingzui Bay has just been built, and its future development is still unknown. I hope you will not use conspiracy and trickery in Suzhou."

"We are terrified." The ministers knelt down one after another.

"Send Chen Kang to exile in Lingnan and demote him to the ninth rank of county magistrate to serve as a warning to others." Queen Mother Ruan ordered.

There were always some people in the court who wanted to please her and target Fu Jinyuan. These idiots didn't understand that even if the emperor let her be regent, the emperor and the regent would always be her sons.

The whip sounded and the eunuchs sang to dismiss the court.

Empress Dowager Ruan called Ruan Xinglin to the imperial study.

"Is the auspicious sign real?" Queen Mother Ruan glanced at Ruan Xinglin.

There was some grudge between the siblings, and now they can no longer talk about anything as openly as before.

Although Ruan Xinglin still assisted her diligently and was willing to do anything for her, he rarely mentioned anything about the Regent and the Emperor to her.

She knew that he was in frequent contact with Suzhou.

"To reply to the Queen Mother, a colorful cloud appeared when Taoist Bu Xuanfeng was praying for the opening of the Yingzui Bay River. This is a sign from heaven to the Southern Dynasty. May God bless the Southern Dynasty." A smile appeared in Ruan Xinglin's eyes.

When he received the letter, he read it three times. He felt happy for Fu Jinyuan, but also felt sorry for him.

It is clearly destiny, but fate plays tricks on us.

Queen Mother Ruan felt bitter. They didn't come back during the New Year and she was the only one in the huge palace.

She sent countless rewards to Suzhou, but apart from receiving Fu Jinyuan's impartial imperial edict of thanks, he didn't even mention a word of common sense.

"You... ask the Ministry of Rites to prepare a gift list and send it to Suzhou. The completion of Yingzui Bay is a good thing. Aren't they trying to attract merchants? What do you think of issuing an official document?"

Ruan Xinglin said calmly, "I think the Queen Mother should not interfere in any affairs of Suzhou. I believe that no matter what difficulties the prince encounters, he will find a way to solve them."

Empress Dowager Ruan's expression changed. "Do you think I want to plant spies in Suzhou? Is that what you want from me?"

Ruan Xinglin heard the pain and bitterness in the Queen Mother's tone, but he didn't know what to say to comfort her.

There are gains and losses. Doesn't the Queen Mother know this truth?

"I just feel that given your current relationship with the Regent, it is not appropriate for you to interfere too much in the affairs of Eagle Bay." Ruan Xinglin said in a low voice.

Empress Dowager Ruan laughed at herself and said, "I know. You can go down now."