si-mexico Chapter 383: Was it you who gave the idea to the 5th princess?
Chapter 383: Was it you who gave the idea to the 5th princess?
Jiang Suining had previously told her that there was a way for her to maintain her original plan and become famous through her talent.
At that time she was still half-believing and half-doubting, but unexpectedly, what Jiang Suining said turned out to be right. At this celebration, an envoy proposed to make friends through literature.
On the surface, it seemed like an impromptu competition, but it was obvious that they had been well prepared. Those wonderful poems soon put the Beiyang Kingdom at a disadvantage.
However, due to face, even though everyone knew it in their hearts, they couldn't say that they had been prepared in advance, otherwise they would lose the dignity of Beiyang State and be laughed at for not being able to afford to lose.
And she followed Jiang Suining's advice and waited until the critical moment to turn the tide.
This time, Emperor Xiao did not have anyone suppress these poems. Even before the celebration was over, he ordered people to record the poems he had said so that they could be spread together with the grand celebration later.
The court officials were also full of praise, with all kinds of compliments pouring out of her mouth. By the time the banquet was over and she returned to the palace to change her clothes and prepare to leave, she had already heard a lot of praise for her talent and fame. Even her mother was smiling and praising her again and again.
Xiao Yue's face was full of excitement. "Now that I think about the last banquet, it is really very different from this one. Although I wrote poems in the same way, this time the praises were overwhelming. My father no longer cared about the origin of the poems. Everyone was praising me."
Jiang Suining smiled knowingly, "Because this time the princess's poem is beneficial to the entire Beiyang Kingdom."
Last time, Xiao Yue wrote a poem at the banquet, even if it was spread, she would only get a reputation for talent. But for the court, there is actually no difference between a fifth princess who can write poems and a fifth princess who can't.
But this time it was different. If we lost to the envoys of other countries at the Beiyang National Founding Ceremony, it would be a loss of face for the country.
No matter where Xiao Yue's poems came from, they truly saved the face of Beiyang Kingdom and helped Beiyang Kingdom become famous among other countries.
Xiao Yue nodded in agreement, "You are right! However, I am still a little worried. After this celebration, will this matter slowly pass? Those envoys will have left, and there will be no need to make friends through writing. Then the poems I wrote will be useless."
"Princess, don't worry. Even if you don't care, the court officials will definitely build momentum for you and promote your reputation as a talented woman. After all, only in this way can the news that Beiyang Country outperformed other countries at the celebration spread better."
In the previous life, Beiyang Kingdom was defeated, and the news quickly spread among several countries. Emperor Xiao was furious, and a good founding celebration became a thorn in the hearts of many people.
Although Beiyang and several other countries live in peace, when it comes to the country's reputation, there is never a small matter.
Since this time it has become a big deal, the Beiyang Kingdom will naturally not let the news die down quickly.
After hearing Jiang Suining's comfort, Xiao Yue's uneasiness was instantly relieved.
"Come to think of it, I was a little skeptical before. After all, I hadn't heard anything about making friends through writing. But I didn't expect you to be right. How did you know?"
"I am just guessing. Princess, you are lucky that all the arrangements can go smoothly."
Although she felt that Jiang Suining did not seem to be telling the truth, Xiao Yue was too lazy to think about it at the moment. Anyway, no matter what, she had stolen the limelight in today's celebration.
"Now that the first step has been completed, can you tell me what to do next?" Xiao Yue looked at Jiang Suining with anticipation.
"Next, according to the previous plan, you will go and suggest to the Emperor that women be allowed to serve as officials."
"That's it?" Xiao Yue was stunned. "Didn't you tell me before that even if I had a reputation for talent, it would be difficult to convince my father?"
"It is indeed difficult to propose that women serve as officials at present, but since the princess sees me as a helper, I naturally cannot let her down. Princess, you only need to return to the palace first. When the time is right in a few days, I will find a way to tell you. At that time, you only need to go to the emperor to make suggestions. As for the rest, I will help you complete it."
Jiang Suining looked respectful, and his smiling tone revealed a sense of confidence and determination.
Seeing this and what happened at the celebration, Xiao Yue almost believed her immediately.
"Okay, then I'll wait for your good news!"
Jiang Suining personally escorted Xiao Yue to the gate of the mansion.
After watching the carriage leave and preparing to turn around and go back home, he suddenly stopped and looked sideways to the other side.
Shen Yanxi, who was standing there, was silent for a moment, then walked to Jiang Suining's side.
"Did you give the Fifth Princess the idea for today's celebration?"
"Yes." Jiang Suining admitted frankly, "The poems that the Fifth Princess knows are indeed exquisite. I just suggested that she show them at a different time."
"Then how do you know there will be an opportunity for competition at the celebration?"
"I guessed. On the surface, the countries seem to be peaceful and harmonious, but there are still some conflicts between them. So I guessed that some of the envoys would come prepared. I was lucky. I guessed it right."
Jiang Suining had a relaxed smile on his face, but Shen Yanxi looked solemn. He rarely frowned as he looked at Jiang Suining.
"Ningning, are you doing this to do the Fifth Princess a favor, or do you want to use this to achieve other goals?"
He felt something was strange when the fifth princess appeared in the prison of the Ministry of Justice and spared no effort to help Ningning set up the trap.
Just now, when he saw Ningning sending the Fifth Princess away, he became more certain that they must have reached some kind of cooperative relationship before. That was why the Fifth Princess was willing to offend the Third Prince in order to help Ningning.
Jiang Suining raised his head slightly and looked at Shen Yanxi, neither avoiding nor avoiding his gaze.
"Do you remember what I told you about women serving as officials?"
"I remember, but Ningning, I remember I told you at the time that it was too difficult to set this precedent. Even if you help the Fifth Princess become famous among several countries, it is still a fantasy to use this to get the emperor to agree to women serving as officials. It is simply impossible."
"I know that this alone is far from enough. Let alone the Fifth Princess, even if most of the women in the entire imperial city are talented and eloquent, it is difficult for them to step into the court with this."
"Since you know clearly, then you..."
"But someone has to take the first step." Jiang Suining interrupted Shen Yanxi.
She withdrew her gaze and looked up at the sky which was already filled with night.
The candlelight at the entrance of the mansion was reflected in her eyes, and for a moment, it was like a burning flame.
"It's hard to set a precedent, but I have plenty of patience and I will take it one step at a time."