Happy life in the world of film and television

Chapter 1556 "The Promise of Chang'an" - Dong Ruoxuan

"Huh?" Sun Youzhen was taken aback and asked, "I'll manage it?"

At this moment, Sun Youzhen was truly shocked.

The private assets of the Liang Dynasty royal family mainly consisted of the imperial treasury and imperial estates. The imperial treasury was the core of the royal family's exclusive financial system, while the imperial estates were national economic strongholds.

The Imperial Treasury was a private property system directly controlled by the emperor and the royal family of the Liang Dynasty, strictly separated from the national treasury. Its revenue sources included customs duties, mining taxes, and fines, while its expenditures were mainly used for the emperor and his harem's daily consumption, rewards, and sacrifices.

Imperial estates were lands and properties owned by the Liang Dynasty's royal family throughout the country. They were managed by eunuchs or local officials and were not included in the national land tax system. Their income mainly came from renting, self-cultivation, and commercial activities such as tea and salt production.

The founding emperor of the Liang Dynasty designated the entire country's land as imperial estates, amounting to 18 million hectares, which became an important source of royal wealth.

In addition, other sources of income for the royal family included tribute (gold, silver, jewels, silk, and other items presented to the emperor by local people), gold and silver (silver in the imperial treasury specifically used for rewards, with an annual income of about one million taels), and the imperial treasury (a private property system managed by eunuchs, containing materials such as satin and gold and silver, which overlapped with the imperial treasury in function).

It can be described as extremely large.

"Correct."

Jiang Chen nodded and said, "The Great Liang Dynasty has been around for so many years, so the royal family owns a lot of properties, but there are also all sorts of problems. So, next you need to work with the Embroidered Uniform Guard to clean up these properties, and mobilize the army if necessary."

Jiang Chen also understood that these industries could not be solved simply by having an army and force; other issues were involved as well.

Sun Youzhen had learned a lot in other worlds, but sorting out the royal assets of the Liang Dynasty was not an easy task.

“Youzhen understands.” Sun Youzhen nodded.

Then, Jiang Chen and Zheng Shujun discussed matters concerning the Great Liang Dynasty.

In the Great Liang Dynasty, Jiang Chen and others were nominally the most honorable people.

"Husband, is Helan Mingyu capable of taking charge of Yonglin?" Zheng Shujun asked.

"It should be fine." When Jiang Chen came to the Second World last time, he arranged for He Lanmingyu and the others to return to Yonglin, with the aim of getting them to find a way to take control of Yonglin.

However, Jiang Chen also understood that since He Lanmingyu and the others had been kidnapped, there would definitely be rumors circulating about them when they returned.

Moreover, both Western Qi and Shengzhou are eyeing Yonglin covetously.

But He Lanmingyu and the others are completely different from before.

“If Helan Mingyu and the others can take control of Yonglin, the northern border will be peaceful for a while. It will also make things easier for us,” Pang Zhen said.

"Mm." Jiang Chen nodded.

Although to him, the Great Liang Dynasty and Yonglin were the same, he also wanted to ensure the territorial integrity of the Great Liang Dynasty if it could maintain its territorial integrity.

As for Yonglin.

Having occupied Western Qi and Shengzhou, they had enough territory.

Moreover, there are vast territories in the eastern part of the Daliang continent.

Just then, Pang Zhen said, "Your Majesty, the daughter of the Prince of Xin'an has arrived in the capital. You may meet her."

"The Prince of Xin'an?" Jiang Chen looked at Pang Zhen.

Jiang Chen had no memory of the Prince of Xin'an.

"Your Majesty, the Prince of Xin'an is a prince of a different surname in Jiangnan..." Pang Zhen gave a brief introduction.

"Then let's meet." Jiang Chen nodded.

Immediately, Pang Zhen sent someone to fetch the daughter of the Prince of Xin'an.

Before the daughter of the Prince of Xin'an arrived, Jiang Chen, Pang Zhen, Zheng Shujun, and Sun Youzhen continued their conversation.

A moment later, the daughter of the Prince of Xin'an entered the palace.

Jiang Chen looked up.

The next moment, a beautiful figure appeared in Jiang Chen's line of sight.

Almost simultaneously, a system notification sounded.

"Sign in."

Jiang Chen silently recited in his heart.

[Congratulations, host! You have successfully checked in and received one hundred griffins.]

"One hundred griffins?"

"This is the thirteenth time I've checked in and received one hundred griffins."

According to the system introduction, this griffin is the griffin from "Battle Through the Heavens", a fourth-tier magical beast.

Griffins have sun-like plumage and coat colors. Their lion-like hindquarters are covered in yellowish-brown fur, while their eagle-like head and forelimbs are entirely covered in golden eagle feathers, though they may also be creamy white feathers with deep red spots. The feathers on their head and wings may be blue or green, the feathers on their chest are vermilion, and their eagle-like beak and feet may range from transparent yellow to brilliant gold, with black claws.

Because of their larger size, griffins cannot turn and circle as nimbly as birds, but they can still perform a considerable number of aerial maneuvers without a rider. They can fly in any weather and have an instinct for sensing weather changes. One reason griffins are difficult to tame is their strong confidence in their aerial abilities; they will not accept unreasonable commands from their riders.

At the same time, griffins possess superb hunting skills. With their speed, agility, and naturally sharp claws, griffins are truly astonishing when they swoop down from the sky to hunt.

"The fourth-tier magical beast, the Griffin, possesses the strength of a Battle Spirit."

"This means that the griffin has the strength of a Martial Emperor."

"This is an extraordinary treasure."

Although Jiang Chen already has a Martial God Realm puppet, the more Martial Emperor Realm griffins he has, the better.

"The sign-in reward this time is pretty good."

"There are now a total of 1,500 griffins, but it is impossible to control them without the strength of a Martial Emperor."

"However, building an army of griffins is not easy; not everyone has the strength to do so."

At that moment, Jiang Chen looked at the female lead who had signed in.

Dong Ruoxuan is a character in the TV series "Chang'an Nuo".

In the drama, she is the daughter of the Prince of Xin'an, a lady of noble birth. She and Xiao Qiyuan have known each other since childhood and fall in love. Overcoming numerous obstacles, they finally become a couple and she is bestowed the title of Imperial Concubine. With her kind nature and intelligence, she helps to repair the relationship between Qiyuan and his mother, Mingyu. After her young son dies of a cold, she dies of grief.

"Dong Ruoxuan from 'The Promise of Chang'an'?"

"I didn't expect it to be her."

"According to the situation in the drama, Dong Ruoxuan should be Helan Mingyu's daughter-in-law."

"It now appears that Dong Ruoxuan's situation has changed because of the integration of film and television with the world."

Dong Ruoxuan, daughter of the Prince of Xin'an, came from a prominent family in Jiangnan. She received a traditional education as a young lady from a young age, displaying exceptional talent and dignified demeanor. Dong Ruoxuan was a woman indifferent to fame and fortune, and extremely intelligent. Naturally, she did not want to enter the treacherous harem. However, she fell in love with Huang Yuan, the emperor revered by all in the palace, who lived outside the palace. She considered escaping, but could not overcome her deep affection.

The selection process was merely a pretext; the empress was already predetermined. Fate played a cruel trick, betrothing Dong Ruoxuan to the Seventh Prince, Xiao Qirong, as his princess consort, while Xiao Qiyuan was forced to marry Princess Situ Zhen of Western Qi as his empress. Mishandling youthful romantic entanglements can lead to lifelong troubles, as exemplified by Xiao Chengxu and Mingyu. Their deep affection and painful separation highlight the immense courage Xiao Qiyuan and Dong Ruoxuan displayed compared to their predecessors. Their risky pursuit of love ultimately brought them trouble.

Emperor Xiao Qiyuan was too willful and acted on impulse. Without the regent to assist him, Empress Dowager Mingyu often had to clean up his messes. Torn between love and hate, the Seventh Prince chose to commit suicide in grief and anger, cursing them with his death as a curse that living was more painful than dying.

After many twists and turns, Xiao Qiyuan and Dong Ruoxuan finally got together, but this was only the beginning of their suffering, not the end of their happiness. The most intolerable thing in the palace was the existence of true feelings. Exclusive favor was, to a certain extent, a deadly blade that could kill invisibly. To gain the love of one person meant gaining the resentment of countless others. The affairs of the palace were commonplace for him, but for her, a weak woman from Jiangnan, they were unbearable.

Dong Ruoxuan was afraid, always afraid. She was afraid before entering the palace, afraid on her wedding night, and even more afraid after entering the palace. Her already sentimental heart was filled with anxiety every day. In addition, the death of the prince dealt a heavy blow to the imperial concubine, and she fell ill and never recovered. From late autumn to the cold winter, she had done her best. "If we are destined to meet again in the next life, let us not meet in the imperial family."

With Consort Dong dead, the young emperor's hopes were dashed, and he was better off returning home. Having experienced a deeply moving love affair, he came to understand the relationship between his Ninth Prince and his mother. Xiao Qiyuan also passed away, seeking the red leaves of the Western Hills, returning home with the woman under the umbrella, wishing only to be reborn into a different family in his next life, to be an ordinary couple with his beloved, living a simple and peaceful life.

"A well-educated and refined young lady from a respectable family?"

“Dong Ruoxuan…”

Jiang Chen's gaze was sharp as he looked Dong Ruoxuan up and down.

"I have met His Majesty."

Under Jiang Chen's gaze, Dong Ruoxuan trembled.

"Get up," Jiang Chen said gently.

Of course, Jiang Chen was disguised as Pang Tong at this time.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Dong Ruoxuan stood up.

"Your name is Dong Ruoxuan?" Jiang Chen asked.

"Yes." Dong Ruoxuan's manners were very impeccable.

Jiang Chen asked a few questions casually, and then inquired about the situation of the Prince of Xin'an from Dong Ruoxuan.

According to Pang Zhen's words, the Prince of Xin'an was a prince of a different surname in the Great Liang Dynasty, but he was a prince of a different surname without real power. However, the Dong family was also a prominent family in the Great Liang Dynasty.

"Dong Ruoxuan, you can live in the palace from now on," Jiang Chen said.

Zheng Shujun, Pang Zhen, and Sun Youzhen looked at Jiang Chen upon hearing this.

Stay in the palace?

Jiang Chen has taken a liking to her.

“This…” Dong Ruoxuan was stunned.

"You don't want to?" Jiang Chen asked.

"This subject is willing." Pang Tong (Jiang Chen) was the emperor, and Dong Ruoxuan dared not refuse.

"Go down." Jiang Chen wasn't embarrassed at all.

Faced with a woman like Dong Ruoxuan, without issuing orders, the only option is to use the principle of matching social status and go through the proper formalities of courtesies and betrothal.

This is not what Jiang Chen wanted.

One command will suffice.

"Yes." Dong Ruoxuan bowed and left the palace.

"Has Your Majesty taken a liking to something?" Pang Zhen asked.

"Well-educated and reasonable, not bad." Jiang Chen did not deny it.

Just a woman.

In Jiang Chen's view, it was her honor that he had taken a liking to her.

"Your Majesty, why not hand Dong Ruoxuan over to me?" Pang Zhen asked.

“Alright.” Jiang Chen glanced at Pang Zhen but did not refuse. “Thank you, Your Majesty. I will certainly satisfy you.” Pang Zhen said meaningfully, “Your Majesty, I will take my leave now.”

"Okay, I'll come find you in a bit." Jiang Chen nodded gently.

A glint of anticipation flashed in Pang Zhen's eyes.

She naturally understood what Jiang Chen meant.

After Pang Zhen left, Sun Youzhen also left with his men.

"Your Majesty, we should rest too," Jiang Chen said, holding Zheng Shujun's hand.

"Your Majesty." Zheng Shujun, dressed in a phoenix robe, exuded elegance and nobility.

Upon seeing Zheng Shujun, Jiang Chen was immediately captivated and picked her up in his arms.

Zheng Shujun looked at Jiang Chen with a smile.

As a woman, nothing is more important than making her husband happy.

Soon, indescribable sounds rang out from the dragon bed.

An hour later, Ye Ningzhi and Zheng Shujun's two personal maids came in.

"Change your clothes." Jiang Chen opened his arms.

"Yes."

Ye Ningzhi and the other two responded.

After enjoying the time while Ye Ningzhi and the other two changed their clothes, Jiang Chen put his arm around Ye Ningzhi.

"Your Majesty!" Ye Ningzhi exclaimed in surprise.

Jiang Chen lowered his head and kissed him directly.

Ye Ningzhi was shocked, her mind went blank.

a long time.

Jiang Chen then released Ye Ningzhi.

"Your Majesty," Ye Ningzhi said, her face flushed.

"It tastes good," Jiang Chen said with satisfaction.

Ye Ningzhi lowered her head, not daring to look at Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen laughed loudly and strode away from the palace.

Ye Ningzhi was panting, her face flushed.

……

Meanwhile, Jiang Chen arrived at the palace where Sun Youzhen was.

"Your Majesty is here."

Sun Youzhen, accompanied by Sun Youde, Sun Yourong, and Sun Xiaoxian, came forward to greet them.

"Ah."

Jiang Chen walked over.

"Your Majesty, I have prepared hot water," Sun Youzhen said, taking Jiang Chen's hand.

“Okay, let’s take a shower first.” Jiang Chen nodded.

"Your Majesty, please follow me."

Sun Youzhen led Jiang Chen to the bathroom.

"Your Majesty, your appearance can be restored," Sun Youzhen said.

Jiang Chen nodded and reverted to his original appearance.

Sun Youzhen, along with Sun Youde, Sun Yourong, and Sun Xiaoxian, stepped forward to help Jiang Chen undress.

Jiang Chen enjoyed it with a smile.

Sun Youzhen was naturally beautiful.

The same applies to Sun Youzhen's three younger sisters.

Sun Youde, Xiao Yan, Yuan Ge, and others were all played by the same actor in their previous lives.

Sun Yourong and Guan Juer were both played by the same actress in their previous lives.

As for Sun Xiaoxian, Jiang Chen thought of the beautiful and intelligent Xiao Liji in "The King's Woman", the female doctor Xiao Linxi in "Nirvana in Fire 2", and Xiao Yufei in "My Robot Boyfriend".

It can be said that they all have the looks of a leading lady.

After Sun Youzhen left the Second World with Sun Youde, Sun Yourong, and Sun Xiaoxian, except when they were participating in the Plum Blossom Inner Guard Training Card, Sun Youde, Sun Yourong, and Sun Xiaoxian served Sun Youzhen on ordinary days.

So, this isn't the first time something like this has happened.

However, Jiang Chen did not take Sun Youde, Sun Yourong, and Sun Xiaoxian as his concubines at this time, because it was not the right time yet.

Or rather, there's no rush right now.

In Jiang Chen's opinion, this feeling is also very good.

……

Yonglin.

"This is Yonglin..."

Jiang Chen looked at Yong Lin from high above.

Although Yonglin is sparsely populated, it enjoys a superior geographical location, situated between Western Qi and Da Sheng, and bordering Daliang to the south. Yonglin is easy to defend and difficult to attack, possesses abundant copper resources, and is renowned for its excellent warhorses. If the northern border were to be unified, Yonglin would be the core. Therefore, Western Qi, Daliang, and other regions spare no effort to maintain peace with Yonglin.

"Let's go see Mingyu first."

Jiang Chen's figure flickered and disappeared from the spot.

next moment.

Jiang Chen appeared in He Lanmingyu's room.

"Husband?" Helan Mingyu exclaimed in surprise upon seeing Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen opened his arms.

He Lanmingyu threw herself into Jiang Chen's arms.

"You miss me that much?" Jiang Chen whispered in He Lanmingyu's ear.

"Ah."

Jiang Chen has many women around him, and they don't have much time to spend with him. Even He Lan Mingyu cherishes the time she spends with Jiang Chen.

“Then let’s start…” Jiang Chen’s hands began to wander.

"Husband, don't rush." Helan Mingyu pressed down on Jiang Chen's hand.

"Hmm?" Jiang Chen looked at He Lanmingyu.

“I’d better tell my husband about Yonglin first,” Helan Mingyu said.

“Okay.” Jiang Chen did not refuse.

“We, Yonglin, have over 100,000 troops…” Helan Mingyu explained the situation in Yonglin: “We, Yonglin, are not as powerful as Xiqi and Shengzhou. Moreover, we are adjacent to Xiqi, Shengzhou, and the Great Liang Dynasty. Excluding the troops for defense, we only have 40,000 to 50,000 troops. Therefore, we, Yonglin, dare not face Xiqi and Yonglin.”

"How long will it take you to master Yonglin?" Jiang Chen asked.

“I had no prior experience with Yonglin’s political affairs. Although I have been involved in them recently, but…” Helan Mingyu didn’t finish her sentence, but the meaning was clear.

“Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures.” Jiang Chen thought for a moment and said, “Mingyu, I would like to see your grandfather.”

“Husband, you…” Helan Mingyu looked at Jiang Chen.

"Don't worry, I just want to talk to him, I won't do anything to him." Jiang Chen saw He Lan Mingyu's worry and said with a smile, "I just want you to be able to take control of Yong Lin better and faster. If your grandfather doesn't agree, then forget about Yong Lin. After all, there are many places in the Daliang Continent where you can put your talents to good use."

"Shall I take you to see your grandfather now?" Helan Mingyu said.

"Okay." Jiang Chen nodded.

A moment later, Jiang Chen followed Helan Mingyu to meet Yonglin King Helan Xingyu (Yonglin King does not have a name in the drama, but here he is set as Helan Xingyu).

"Greetings, Prince Yonglin." Jiang Chen sized up Helan Xingyu.

"Who are you?" Helan Xingyu looked at Jiang Chen.

"Me? Jiang Chen from Baiyu Island..."

With a wave of his hand, Jiang Chen separated himself, Helan Mingyu, and Helan Xingyu into their own separate spaces.

Of course, Jiang Chen did this to facilitate the conversation.

"What is this...?" He Lanxingyu looked at Jiang Chen with some confusion.

"This is just a little trick," Jiang Chen chuckled and started chatting with He Lanxingyu.

Yonglin is a grassland tribe that believes in the supremacy of the strong.

This is why Jiang Chen was confident in persuading He Lanxingyu.

Before coming to Yonglin, Jiang Chen had already figured out how to persuade the King of Yonglin.

An hour later, Jiang Chen concluded his meeting with He Lanxingyu.

Of course, the talks went very well.