After my inner voice was eavesdropped, I became the favorite of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 53

Li Qingge was open to the landlords' behavior of running private enterprises. She believed that this was beneficial to both the country and the people. Therefore, she gave strong support and encouragement. Under her advocacy, state-owned enterprises and private enterprises complemented each other and jointly created the prosperity and strength of the Great Yan State.

In the textile, manufacturing, smelting, chemical and other industries, Li Qingge opened up technology and provided policy encouragement. She knew that these industries were important pillars of the country's economic development. Therefore, she actively introduced advanced technology, encouraged enterprises to innovate and develop, and laid a solid foundation for the country's industrialization process.

However, Li Qingge strictly controls the involvement of private enterprises in industries related to people's livelihood and national security, such as water, electricity, gas, and public transportation. She knows that these industries are related to national stability and people's well-being. Therefore, she insists on state-led development to ensure the safety and reliability of these industries.

In addition, Li Qingge also founded a luxury goods group, which is half private and half state-owned, with five subsidiaries, which respectively operate high-end goods such as ready-to-wear shoes and socks, perfumes, bags, porcelain, and jewelry. She recalled that brands such as Hermes, LV, and Chanel in her previous life were extremely profitable and could remain hot even in the economic winter. People say that luxury goods are expensive, but in fact they are more of a symbol of identity and status. For the rich, the quality of the product is not the most important thing. What is important is that it can highlight their identity and status and make them feel superior.

Luxury goods are actually a way to buy brand labels and highlight status. Li Qingge is well aware of this, and she decided to use this psychology to create her own luxury brand. Instead of letting foreigners make money from Chinese people, it is better to keep the money in China and keep it in the family. Moreover, the exquisite craftsmanship of Chinese treasures such as brocade, kesi, Longquan ink, etc. far exceeds the marketing gimmicks of foreign brands.

She remembered that a friend of hers had bought a fake LV bag, and it collided with a real bag. The fake bag was fine, but the real bag broke. It was ridiculous. Foreign luxury goods are of poor quality and high price, but Chinese people are flocking to them. Now, Li Qingge wants to redefine the concept of luxury goods, let the luxury goods of Great Yan go to the world, and let foreigners also fall in love with them.

Therefore, she carefully planned and combined traditional Chinese crafts with modern design concepts to create a series of unique luxury goods. These products are not only of high quality, but also contain profound cultural heritage, which makes people unforgettable at first sight. Soon, the luxury goods of Great Yan Kingdom emerged in the international market and won wide praise and recognition.

Although a romantic story was brought up during this hunting activity, Li Qingge was not distracted by it. She still walked firmly on her own path and worked hard for her beliefs and ideals. She knew that the road ahead was still long, but she believed that as long as she persevered, she would be able to create a more brilliant future.

Li Qingge always carefully allocated the money she earned. She used the small amount to maintain daily expenses and ensure the stable operation of the palace and the people. She was not extravagant or wasteful, and every penny was spent just right. As for the large amount, she generously used it for charity, helping the lonely and helpless elderly and children. She knew that there were too many sufferings in this world, and being able to do her part was a kind of warmth. Therefore, she often went to orphanages and nursing homes in person, and seeing the smiling faces because of her help, her heart was filled with satisfaction and comfort.

Li Qingge, the queen of the Great Yan Dynasty, not only has a kind heart, but also has extraordinary wisdom and courage. On the one hand, she is committed to developing her own industry and implementing a series of reform measures to encourage farming, industry and commerce to make everyone rich. She has a long-term vision and knows that only when the country is strong can the people live and work in peace and contentment. On the other hand, she cleverly takes benefits like cutting leeks from the rich to enrich the national treasury and lay the foundation for the future development of the country. Although this trick seems cunning, it is actually a deep affection for the country and the people.

Just as Li Qingge was thinking about how to further expand the economy and was preparing to use her "cutting leeks" method in the luxury goods industry, Liu Yong's voice suddenly came from outside the palace. The voice was urgent and powerful, breaking the tranquility of the palace.

"Your Majesty, I have urgent business to attend to and I request an audience."

Li Qingge put down the red brush in her hand, looked up and looked outside the hall, thinking secretly in her heart. She knew that Liu Yong was a steady person, and he would never be so abrupt if it was not an urgent matter.

"Let him in." She said softly, her tone revealing unquestionable majesty.

"Yes!" The attendant responded and left. After a while, Liu Yong quickly walked into the hall and bowed.

"I have encountered a difficult matter and I beg Your Majesty to make a wise decision!" There was a hint of anxiety in Liu Yong's voice, and it was obvious that this matter made him feel quite embarrassed.

Li Qingge put down the red brush in his hand and looked up at Liu Yong, his eyes revealing sharpness and insight: "What is so difficult to deal with? Tell me."

"Your Majesty, there is a case in Yangzhou where a husband cheated on his wife and married another woman. It is difficult to make a judgment, so I came to ask for your advice." Liu Yong's words revealed helplessness and confusion.

Li Qingge frowned slightly when she heard this: "According to the law, this kind of thing should be convicted of bigamy and he should be imprisoned for three years. What's so difficult about that?" Her voice revealed an unquestionable firmness.

"The difficulty is that this person has a special identity and the law is difficult to enforce." Liu Yong's voice became even deeper, and he seemed to feel very embarrassed when telling this secret.

Li Qingge looked up in surprise, her eyes flashing with confusion and curiosity: "How special is his identity? Could he be the king?" There was a hint of ridicule and relaxation in her tone, trying to ease the tense atmosphere.

"He is not the emperor, but he is also a noble person. He is the cousin of the Qing emperor." Liu Yong's voice was low and powerful, revealing the seriousness of the matter.

"The emperor's cousin?" Li Qingge said in surprise, and her heart was filled with turmoil. Although she and the Qing Dynasty had never interfered with each other, the undercurrent between them had never stopped. Now, this cousin had actually come to her territory to cause trouble, which was really a headache.

"Your Majesty, the whole story is like this..." Liu Yong began to report the case to Li Qingge in detail.

Back then, Li Qingge ascended the throne and established the Great Yan Dynasty. She promoted land reform and advocated gender equality, which led to the rapid development of the economy and technology in the south. Her reputation spread in the north, and the Qing court was shocked and frightened, so it blocked the north-south traffic and prohibited the spread of news. However, Li Qingge was determined to develop the economy and technology in the south and did not want to provoke disputes at this time. But she also wanted to recruit talents and revitalize the country. So she secretly ordered the factory to produce the most exquisite diamonds and quietly dug several tunnels on the north-south border.

These tunnels became secret passages for the Great Yan Dynasty to communicate with the north. Through these tunnels, they secretly went to the north to recruit talents from all walks of life. These talents were reused and treated well in the south, making the economy and technology of the Great Yan Dynasty more prosperous.

However, the secret was eventually leaked. The tunnel became a secret passage for the northern dandies to go south for pleasure. These dandies coveted the beautiful scenery and beauties of Jiangnan, and came to the south through the tunnel. They spent money like water and lived extravagantly, which brought a certain impact to the society in the south.

Since ancient times, beauties in Jiangnan have been loved by the powerful. When Emperor Qianlong toured the south, ostensibly to understand the people's sentiments and benefit the people, but in reality he was traveling and having fun. Some even say, "Women in the north cannot compare to beauties in the south." Since the Great Yan Dynasty ruled the south, these rich and powerful people could no longer have fun in Jiangnan as before, and they were all itching to return to Jiangnan.

After the tunnel was exposed, some people who were good at making money acted as intermediaries and arranged for these people to enter the south. They charged high fees and provided convenience for these playboys. These playboys spent extravagantly in the south, which brought certain hidden dangers to the local social security.

Among them was Emperor Qianlong's cousin Taiyue, who was arrested for bigamy. Taiyue was a member of the Qing imperial family, and his status was noble and special. He relied on his aunt being the empress dowager to live an extravagant and shameless life. He had many wives and concubines at home, and he was also entangled with married women outside. In order to seek excitement, he heard that there was a tunnel leading to the south, so he bribed others to arrange for him to go there.

After arriving in the south, Taiyue was shocked to see the changes in major cities. He had never seen such a prosperous scene, nor had he ever felt such a free atmosphere. He immediately went to Yangzhou to look for beautiful women. However, Li Qingge had banned brothels, casinos and other places, and Taiyue wanted to indulge his desires but could not find an opportunity.

Just before Taiyue was about to leave, he met a stunning woman named Liu Yun'er. Seeing his handsome appearance, gorgeous clothes and generous spending, Liu Yun'er knew that he was a rich man. She secretly decided to use this opportunity to change her fate.

Men covet women, women love money, and the two soon fell in love. Liu Yun'er was cunning and resourceful. After a few drinks, she found out Taiyue's family background. After learning that he was the nephew of the Queen Mother, Liu Yun'er was ecstatic. Her parents had always hoped that she could marry into a wealthy family as a concubine, but the Queen abolished the system of polygamy and eliminated the class of landlords and gentry, and her dream of marrying a rich man was shattered. Now that she met Taiyue, a playboy, Liu Yun'er came up with a plan to trick him into marrying her.

Taiyue didn't know that Dayan had reformed the marriage system. It no longer required parents' permission or matchmaker's words. As long as they registered, they were husband and wife. In order to please Liu Yun'er, he went with her to the Civil Affairs Bureau to register for marriage. The two spent a sweet time together. However, after a long time, Taiyue began to get tired of Liu Yun'er and wanted to abandon her and return to the north.

Liu Yuner was angry at his indifference and took the marriage certificate to the government to accuse him of bigamy. She pretended to be an uninformed victim and said she didn't know Taiyue already had a wife. After seeing the marriage certificate, the county magistrate summoned Taiyue to question him. Taiyue didn't know that Dayan's system prohibited polygamy, so he told the truth that he had seven concubines at home and planned to give Liu Yuner the position of the ninth concubine.

The county magistrate heard that he had eight concubines at home, and he dared to register for marriage in Dayan, which was obviously a deliberate violation of the law and contempt for the Queen's law. So he was imprisoned for bigamy. Taiyue was at a loss as soon as he was imprisoned. He arrogantly claimed that he was Qianlong's cousin and the Queen Mother's nephew, saying that Dayan had no right to punish him. He also said that it was common for a man to have three wives and four concubines, so what crime was it to play with a woman?

After listening to Liu Yong's report, Li Qingge was silent for a long time. Her heart was filled with anger and helplessness. She knew that this case was not just a simple bigamy case, but also involved the undercurrent between the two dynasties. She had to handle it carefully and not let this case become the fuse that triggered the war.

"Liu Yong, how do you think we should handle this case?" Li Qingge's voice was low and powerful, revealing her firmness and determination.

Liu Yong pondered for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, I think we should punish him severely according to the law. Although Taiyue is of noble status, he violated the law and discipline in the territory of Da Yan, and he must be punished accordingly. Otherwise, our laws will be meaningless and will not convince the people."

Li Qingge nodded in agreement. She knew that although this decision was difficult, it was necessary. She could not tolerate evil just because of Taiyue's status, and she could not let the laws of Dayan become a dead letter.

"Okay! According to the law, sentence him to bigamy and imprison him for three years!" Li Qingge's voice was firm and powerful, revealing her majesty and fairness.

This decision soon spread throughout the Great Yan Dynasty. People praised Li Qingge's fairness and decisiveness, and were impressed by her wisdom and courage. Taiyue spent the most difficult three years of his life in prison. He finally understood his mistakes and sins, and also realized the majesty and justice of the Great Yan law.

Three years later, Taiyue was released from prison. He returned to the north with exhaustion and regret. He told his family and friends about his experience and warned them not to repeat the same mistakes. From then on, he turned over a new leaf and became a law-abiding citizen.

Li Qingge continued to work hard to develop the economy and technology of the Great Yan Dynasty. She implemented more reform measures, encouraged the people to work hard and get rich, and laid a more solid foundation for the future of the country. Her reputation spread far and wide, and she became a legendary queen. Under her leadership, the Great Yan Dynasty ushered in a more prosperous and prosperous era.

The county magistrate saw that Taiyue was of special status, and he was very nervous, fearing that if he didn't handle it well, the war between Da Yan and Da Qing would start again. The fine beads of sweat on his forehead flickered under the weak candlelight, and he rubbed the corners of his clothes nervously with his hands, as if this could relieve the pressure in his heart. With this in mind, he reported it to the higher authorities one level at a time, and his heart tightened with each level, until he finally reported it to the Minister of the Central Secretariat Liu Yong.

When Liu Yong heard this, his brows knitted tightly together, and a look of headache flashed across his eyes. He sat on the pearwood chair in the study, tapping the table with his fingers, making a dull sound, as if thinking about how to start. After a while, he sighed, stood up, and decided to ask Li Qingge for help.

Li Qingge was leaning on the couch, playing with a string of emerald green beads in her hands, her eyes lazy and deep. She heard Liu Yong's detailed description, and the corners of her mouth raised slightly, smiling lazily: "What's so difficult about this? The country has laws, the family has rules, and the prince has to be punished like ordinary people if he breaks the law. We just need to follow the law."

Liu Yong frowned even more. He paced anxiously in front of Li Qingge and saluted with his hands clasped together: "Your Majesty, I have already investigated. It is actually Liu Yun'er who coveted wealth and fame and set up a trap to frame Taiyue. If we sentence Taiyue for bigamy, wouldn't that be fulfilling her wish?"

Li Qingge touched the blue jade paperweight on the table. The paperweight glowed with a faint blue light under the light, as if it could see into people's hearts. Her voice was calm and indifferent: "Did Liu Yuner kill or set fire to someone?"

"No." Liu Yong shook his head, his eyes full of helplessness.

"Then which law of Dayan did she violate?" Li Qingge asked again.

"No." Liu Yong's voice became even deeper.

"That's right." Li Qingge chuckled, a hint of sarcasm flashing in his eyes, "When it comes to matters between men and women, it's a matter of will and will, so we can't blame one person for everything. If Taiyue hadn't been blinded by lust, how could he have ended up like this? Everyone has to be responsible for their own actions. Taiyue is already an adult, not a child. Even if he was schemed against, it was his own fault."

After hearing this, Liu Yong's face changed slightly, and he said thoughtfully: "That being said, he is a Qing man after all, and the nephew of the Empress Dowager..."

Li Qingge waved his hand, interrupting him, his voice firm and resolute: "If you break my country's laws, you will be punished by my country. No matter where he is from or what his status is, as long as he breaks my laws, I will never tolerate it!"

Liu Yong looked at Li Qingge's determined eyes, and couldn't help but feel admiration in his heart. He hesitated for a moment, and then said: "Your Majesty, Taiyue first married a wife and then remarried. If Liu Yun'er takes it seriously, she will become the third party. Isn't it ridiculous for a wife to sue her husband for bigamy?"

Li Qingge's mouth twitched slightly, and a trace of helplessness flashed in his eyes: "Although it's ridiculous, there's nothing we can do about it. Taiyue's wives and concubines are all from the Qing Dynasty, and our country's laws only protect the people of Dayan. Since there is no record of Taiyue's previous marriage, and Liu Yun'er doesn't know his true situation, then legally, Liu Yun'er is the victim."

She paused, and then continued, "Even if Taiyue's wife is also from Dayan, and Liu Yun'er is the third party, Taiyue's crime of bigamy is indisputable. We can just handle it according to the law. If the Qing Dynasty wants to hold them accountable, then let them fight. This is not the first time."

So Liu Yong sentenced Taiyue to bigamy according to the laws of Dayan and imprisoned him for three years. This news spread quickly to the north like a gust of wind.

Qianlong was sitting on the dragon throne in the Hall of Mental Cultivation, playing with a jade seal in his hand, but his mind was full of thoughts. When he heard that his cousin was captured by the enemy country, he was shocked and angry, and almost dropped the jade seal in his hand. He immediately ordered to block the news, fearing that the empress dowager would worry if she knew. However, how could such a thing be kept secret?

The Queen Mother was fasting and praying in Mount Wutai at this time. She was wearing a simple and elegant cassock, holding Buddhist beads in her hands, and her face was kind and solemn. When she heard about her nephew's affairs, she was anxious as if she was on fire, but she was in Mount Wutai and could not return to the palace immediately.

The autumn wind of Mount Wutai was bleak, and the maple leaves were like fire, falling one by one, as if telling of endless sorrow. The empress dowager stood on the top of the mountain, looking at the Qing Dynasty in the distance, praying silently in her heart, hoping that her nephew would be safe.

She sent Aunt Gui back and told Qianlong to find a way to save Taiyue. Aunt Gui returned to the palace exhausted and conveyed the Queen Mother's will to Qianlong.

Although Qianlong was not very good at ordinary times, he was still very good at filial piety. Seeing his mother so anxious, he also became anxious. He sat on the dragon throne, clenched his hands into fists, with a firm light in his eyes, and decided to rescue his cousin no matter what. At this time, Heshen happened to catch a man, and he was so happy that he ran to the Yangxin Palace at night to ask for an audience with Qianlong. He was wearing a gorgeous court dress, an official hat, and hurried steps with a proud smile on his face.

"Your servant pays homage to the emperor. Long live the emperor!" Heshen knelt on the ground and saluted respectfully.

Qianlong waved his hand and said indifferently: "Why are you coming to see me so late? What's the urgent matter?"

He Shen looked around and saw that there was no one around before he spoke. Qianlong knew what he meant and asked everyone else to leave. Only the emperor and his ministers were left in the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

"What's the matter?" Qianlong's tone was a little irritated. He was obviously surprised by Heshen's interruption.

He Shen showed a happy expression on his face, and said in a low voice: "I have met a person who can relieve your majesty's worries!"

"Who can relieve my worries? Could it be a beauty?" Qianlong asked with a smile, trying to ease the irritability in his heart.

"She's not a beauty, she's the uncle of the green-faced woman." Heshen's words surprised everyone.

"What did you say?" Qianlong exclaimed, and the red brush in his hand fell to the ground. He stared wide-eyed, as if he couldn't believe his ears.

"It's him!" Heshen said affirmatively, with a cunning light in his eyes.

Qianlong glared at the man and scolded him, "Traitor, you deserve to be killed! This man is related to the Green-Faced Woman. I want to skin him alive!"

The man was so frightened that he kowtowed and begged for mercy, saying in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty, please spare my life! I was only implicated innocently!"

He Shen hurriedly advised: "Your Majesty, please calm down! The sin of the green-faced woman cannot be redeemed even by death. But this person may still be of great use. Please listen to her first."

Qianlong calmed down his anger a little and said in a deep voice, "Go ahead."

The man trembled as he told the story. It turned out that he was the uncle of the Green-Faced Woman, and because of a family feud, he was implicated and convicted by the Green-Faced Woman. He had been on the run, but he was still caught by Heshen.

He Shen continued, "My butler Liu Quan ran into this man by chance, and they had an argument and beat him. This man claimed to be a royal relative, saying that his niece was destined to be the emperor and was going to the south to recognize her as a relative and be crowned a king. Liu Quan thought he was strange, so he restrained him and told me. I checked and found that he was indeed related to the Green-Faced Woman, so I brought him to see Your Majesty."

After hearing this, Qianlong frowned and said after a moment of silence: "Is this person really useful? I don't want to delay the important task of saving Taiyue because of an insignificant person."

He Shen said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, don't worry. This person will definitely be useful. He knows the details of the Green-Faced Woman and may be able to find clues to rescue Taiyue."

Qianlong pondered for a moment, nodded and said: "Okay, then keep him for now. But if he is useless, I will never let him go easily!"

The man was secretly glad to hear this and kowtowed to express his gratitude. He knew that his life and death were in the hands of Emperor Qianlong, and he could only save his life by doing his best for him.

In the following days, Qianlong and Heshen interrogated the man together, trying to find clues to rescue Taiyue. The empress dowager prayed day and night on Mount Wutai, hoping that her nephew would return safely as soon as possible.

The autumn wind of Mount Wutai was still bleak, and the maple leaves were as fiery as fire, falling one by one. The Queen Mother stood on the top of the mountain, looking at the Qing Dynasty in the distance, praying silently in her heart. Her figure seemed particularly lonely and determined in the afterglow of the setting sun.

After learning of Qianlong's actions, Li Qingge just smiled faintly. She knew that this storm would not be so easily quelled, but she also believed that her laws and her country could withstand any test.

She sat on the dragon throne in the imperial study, playing with a jade seal in her hand, with a determined light in her eyes. She knew that no matter what the future held, she would stick to her beliefs and protect her country.

Taiyue, in prison, also began to reflect on himself. He recalled his past actions and was filled with regret. He knew that the mistakes he made could not be undone, but he also hoped that he would have a chance to make amends.

The three years in prison were both a punishment and a redemption for him. Here, he learned humility, patience, and cherishment.

When he walked out of the prison after serving his three-year sentence, the sun shone on him and he felt like he was reborn. He knew that he still had a long way to go in the future, but he also believed that as long as he had faith in his heart, nothing could stop him from moving forward.

The storm was finally calmed down by Li Qingge's determination and Qianlong's efforts. Although the relationship between the two countries experienced twists and turns, it became more stable.

The wheel of history rolls forward, and no matter how many storms it goes through, it will leave its traces. And this storm will also become an unforgettable history between Da Yan and Da Qing.

Emperor Qianlong sat in the magnificent Forbidden City Hall. The sun shone through the carved window lattices and sprinkled on his majestic face, coating him with a thin layer of golden light. He nodded gently, and his approving eyes fell gently on Heshen like the warm spring sun. A barely perceptible smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, and he said, "Good!" Heshen, the eloquent man in the court, smiled proudly, but responded humbly, "Your Majesty, you are too kind. This is all because of your wisdom and bravery and the right decision. I just did some insignificant things." His voice was as mellow as pearls falling on a jade plate, and every word struck Qianlong's heartstrings just right, making people feel relaxed and happy. When it comes to the skill of flattery, Heshen is truly unmatched. No matter when and where, he can always put Emperor Qianlong in a good mood in an almost magical way, like a ray of warm sunshine in winter that dispels all the haze.

After a while, Qianlong's brows suddenly wrinkled slightly, like the tiny ripples on the lake. He asked: "Since that man is the uncle of the Green-faced Woman, why didn't he go to southern Xinjiang to enjoy himself earlier, but instead ran to the capital and ended up in such a poor state? Even if he couldn't go to southern Xinjiang, the Green-faced Woman should have sent someone to send him away quietly. Why is he still staying in the capital?" His words revealed his deep curiosity and confusion about the Green-faced Woman, that is, Li Qingge, this mysterious figure.

Heshen's eyes flashed when he heard this, and a meaningful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. He widened his eyes and said sternly to the man who was cowering in the corner: "If you want to live, tell me everything about the green-faced woman. Otherwise, you will be in trouble!" The man's name was Jin Aicai, an ordinary farmer in the suburbs of Beijing. At the moment, he was so scared that he was shaking all over like a fallen leaf in the autumn wind, and said tremblingly: "My name is Jin Aicai, and I am a farmer in the suburbs of Beijing. The green-faced woman is actually an orphan picked up by my brother outside. We didn't know her life experience, so my brother and sister-in-law named her Li Qingge. Later, my brother unfortunately passed away, and Li Qingge lived with me." His voice was as thin as a mosquito, but every word was clear, as if every word was squeezed out from between his teeth.

After hearing this, Qianlong frowned even more tightly, and his deep eyes flashed with disbelief. He couldn't believe that an orphan girl could cause such a big commotion and even claim to be the emperor and rebel. This was simply a fantasy! He asked in confusion: "What happened next?"

Jin Aicai hesitated for a long while, as if there was a stone stuck in his throat. He stammered, "Later... Later..." Heshen saw this and shouted angrily, "Speak louder in front of the emperor! If you dare to hide anything again, you will lose your tongue!" This shout was like a thunderclap. Jin Aicai was frightened out of his wits. He kowtowed and said quickly, "I was short of money to marry a daughter-in-law, and she looked pretty, so I... I sold her to Baixianglou..."

At this point, Jin Aicai raised his head, his eyes full of fear, as if he had seen something terrible, and continued in a trembling voice: "I didn't expect that she could escape after entering that kind of place, and even went all the way south to incite the mob. This is all her fault and has nothing to do with me! I beg the emperor to have mercy!" His voice was filled with tears, full of regret and fear.

Qianlong's eyes instantly turned as cold as ice. He stared at him coldly and said, "So that's how it is. I received a report before saying that Baixiang Tower was reduced to ashes overnight, with heavy casualties. Now that I think about it, this was also done by her. What I didn't expect was that your greed for a moment actually created a female devil who wanted to overthrow my Qing Dynasty." His voice was low and powerful, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, revealing endless anger and disappointment.

Heshen sneered at the side, his voice filled with sarcasm and disdain: "You even had the heart to kill your own niece. No wonder you didn't dare to recognize her after she knew you became emperor." There was a cunning gleam in his eyes, as if everything was under his control.

Jin Aicai regretted it so much that his intestines turned green. He felt as if countless ants were gnawing at his heart, and he was in great pain. He thought to himself: "If I had known that she was not an ordinary person, why would I have sold her to a brothel? Otherwise, I would at least be a prince today." However, there is no medicine for regret in this world. If you make a mistake, you have to bear the consequences.

Qianlong said coldly: "What's the point of keeping such a shameless man? Drag him away, cut him into pieces, and chop him into meat paste!" His voice was cold and ruthless, as if he was sentencing a death row prisoner.

When Qianlong first knew Jin Aicai's identity, he wanted to use him to exchange for Taiyue's freedom to make his mother happy. But now that he knew his evil deeds and knew that the Green-faced Woman was ruthless and would definitely not be moved by him, he wanted to kill him to vent his anger.

"Your Majesty, spare me! Spare me!" Jin Aicai was held by the guards, terrified and shouting for help. His voice echoed in the empty hall, but no one responded.

He suddenly shouted, "I know someone who can help the emperor. Please spare my life!" Qianlong waved his hand to stop the guards and asked sternly, "Who can help me?" Jin Aicai cried and fell to the ground, saying in a trembling voice, "Although Li Qingge's parents are dead, their graves are still there. I have a sister named Jin Zhaodi, who is her aunt. She has always treated her as her own daughter and often sent her gifts. If she knew that my sister was in the hands of the emperor, she would definitely find a way to save her."

After hearing this, Qianlong already had a plan in mind. He pondered for a moment and said, "Arrest him first and don't allow anyone to visit him!" His voice was cold and firm, as if he had seen the dawn of victory.

"Heshen--" Qianlong shouted loudly, and his voice echoed in the hall.

"I'm here!" Heshen responded, with a bit of respect and flattery in his voice.

"Do I need to teach you about this?" Qianlong asked, with a cunning gleam in his eyes.

He Shen smiled knowingly, that smile was full of confidence and cunning: "I understand, I will go and catch him right away!"

"Yes!" Qianlong nodded and waved his hand to signal him to go and come back quickly. His eyes flashed with expectation and determination, as if he had seen the future battle situation tilting in his favor.

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In the distant Great Yan Dynasty, Li Qingge was standing on a newly built warship, the sea breeze blowing her long hair and making her gorgeous battle robe rustle. She looked at the steel behemoths on the sea, which were tens of meters high and over a hundred meters long, and an indescribable ambition surged in her heart. These warships were built by her, and they were her weapons to conquer the world. She nodded with satisfaction, thinking to herself: "With this navy, who dares to invade our Shenzhou land? When the navy, army and air force are all ready, it will not be difficult for us to dominate the East, sweep across Western Europe and America, and establish an empire on which the sun never sets."

Suddenly, a sailor ran in hurriedly and reported: "Your Majesty, our cloth exporting ship has been hijacked by Japanese pirates!" There was a bit of anxiety and anger in his voice.

"Japanese pirates?" Li Qingge's face changed when she heard it. She remembered that the Japanese pirates were almost wiped out during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. How come more than a hundred years later, the coastal areas were still harassed by them? The hatred for the country and the family surged in her heart, and she said angrily: "This disgusting and perverted nation, it would be fine if they didn't provoke us, but they actually dared to seek death! Good! Then I will fulfill your wish!" Her voice was as cold as the wind, revealing endless murderous intent.

So she appointed Shi Shuyu as the Grand Marshal to lead the expedition. She also said: "It is not enough to just destroy them, we must also use our new warships to flatten their island country and make their people slaves of our Great Yan!" Her voice was firm and powerful, as if she had seen the dawn of victory.

Shi Shuyu took the order and left. His figure looked particularly tall in the afterglow of the setting sun. Not long after, another navy officer came in with a letter and said, "Your Majesty, this is a letter from the Qing court envoy. Please open it yourself." His voice was respectful and cautious.

"Letter?" Li Qingge was stunned for a moment, then sneered, "Who wrote it?" Her voice revealed a bit of disdain and indifference.

"Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty." The navy replied with a hint of trepidation in his voice.

Li Qingge sneered, her voice full of sarcasm and disdain: "What good can he write with his vulgar artistic taste? He is probably here to scold me because of Taiyue's matter. Burn it, I don't want to humiliate myself." Her eyes flashed with anger and disgust, as if she was filled with endless hatred for the name Qianlong.

The sailor hesitated for a moment, but still said, "The messenger said that Your Majesty would definitely not want to read the letter, so he brought something here, saying that you will definitely open the letter after reading this." After saying that, he took out a silver butterfly hairpin. Although it was crudely made and a little dull, Li Qingge was shocked when he saw it.

This hairpin was the favorite of her original aunt. Her adoptive parents once told her that it was a dowry given by her grandfather to her aunt. She still remembered that when she was a child, her aunt often wore this hairpin and told her stories gently to coax her to sleep. Now, this hairpin appeared here, like a distant call that she could not ignore.

She took the hairpin, and gently stroked the rough surface with her fingers, with an indescribable complex emotion in her heart. She was silent for a moment, and finally opened the letter. In the letter, Qianlong asked her to release Taiyue with an unprecedented sincerity, and promised to give her a generous reward. Li Qingge looked at the letter, and a sneer appeared at the corner of her mouth, but ripples appeared in her heart. She knew that this game had just begun...

Li Qingge sat on the magnificent throne, surrounded by dragon and phoenix decorations, showing the majesty of the imperial power. However, she was concerned about her aunt's family in the south. That warmth was like a ray of sunshine in winter, warm and distant. Since she took the throne, countless affairs have come like a tide, but she has never forgotten the kindness of her aunt's family. Whenever it was late at night, she would always think of her aunt's kind smile and the harmony of her uncle's family, and she would feel a pang of sadness in her heart.

On this day, the sun shone through the window lattice and onto the imperial desk. A silver butterfly hairpin shone softly in the light. Li Qingge's eyes were attracted by the hairpin, and her thoughts instantly drifted back to the warm times she spent with her aunt. She sighed softly, a trace of nostalgia flashed in her eyes, and she ordered: "Bring the letter."

(End of this chapter)