mtl008 Chapter 1176 It doesn't matter if it's a boy or a girl
Chapter 1176 It doesn't matter if it's a boy or a girl
Murong Yan was so angry at his "preferring sons to daughters" remarks that she laughed.
Why can't girls conquer the stars and the sea?
"Am I any less of a queen than those stinky men?"
"Yes, yes, Your Majesty is absolutely right."
Lin Zhen quickly raised his hands in surrender.
"You're the oldest in our family."
"You say whether it's a boy or a girl, then it's a boy or a girl."
The two of them continued their banter, exchanging words back and forth.
They are planning a bright future for their unborn child.
The atmosphere was warm and sweet.
……
The convoy finally arrived at Suzhou, one of the most prosperous cities in Jiangnan, in the evening.
Lin Zhen had already sent people to book the largest and most luxurious Yuelai Inn in the city.
This served as their temporary stop on this trip.
However, just as their carriage entered Suzhou city...
They were stunned by the sight of a huge crowd and the deafening noise of drums and gongs.
The entire city of Suzhou was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, creating a festive atmosphere.
All the people spontaneously flocked to the streets.
They were carrying all sorts of local specialties and small gifts they had made themselves.
Everyone craned their necks to look at their convoy.
The scene was even more lively than when they were welcomed to their wedding in Chang'an!
"What...what's going on?"
Murong Yan looked out the window at the smiling faces.
His face was filled with confusion.
"Aren't we traveling incognito?"
How did they know we were coming?
Lin Zhen's face also darkened.
He knew it without even thinking about it.
It must be the "good news" he announced in the motorcade during the day.
The secret was leaked beforehand by that big mouth of a ghost!
All he wants now is to hang that Ghost Shadow guy up and beat him a hundred times!
at this time.
The Suzhou prefect was accompanied by a group of local officials and gentry.
He pushed through the crowd and jogged to their carriage.
Then they all knelt down on the ground.
"Sun Chengzong, the prefect of Suzhou, led the entire city's residents!"
"Welcome, Your Majesty! Welcome, Your Highness!"
"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty!"
"A dragon heir has been born! Heaven blesses our Great Qian!"
He shouted that out.
The entire city of Suzhou instantly erupted in excitement!
Is His Majesty pregnant?
"Oh my god! Is this real?"
"Great news! Our Great Qian Dynasty has an heir!"
After a brief shock.
It was an overwhelming, frenzied cheer!
All the people knelt down on the ground from the bottom of their hearts!
The thunderous roar of "Long live the Emperor! Long live the Great Qian Dynasty!" soared straight into the sky!
It seemed as if it was about to overturn the entire sky over Suzhou!
Murong Yan's face flushed red again.
She never expected it.
I never imagined that my pregnancy would happen in such an exaggerated way.
It spread throughout the entire Jiangnan region.
......
He was "watched" and "congratulated" by the people of the entire city of Suzhou in the street.
Even though Murong Yan was already the most powerful woman in the land, her shamelessness was far beyond that of ordinary women.
At this moment, she was so embarrassed that she wished she could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.
Sitting in that incredibly spacious carriage, she felt as if her whole body was on fire, burning hot.
She was both embarrassed and angry, and pinched Lin Zhen hard.
"It's all your fault! You big mouth!"
"Now that's great! The whole world knows!"
"How...how am I supposed to face anyone after this?!"
"How can this be my fault?"
Lin Zhen rubbed her arm, which had been pinched, with an innocent expression.
"Wasn't I just too happy?"
"Besides, this is a very happy occasion!"
"What's wrong with letting all the people in the world be happy with us?"
"You...you still dare to talk back!"
Murong Yan was so angry that her eyes turned red.
Looking at her adorable expression of both shyness and annoyance, Lin Zhen's love for her grew even stronger.
He stopped arguing with her.
Instead, he stretched out his arms and pulled her tightly into his embrace.
"Alright, alright, my dear Yan'er, don't be angry anymore."
He lowered his head and kissed away the glistening tears that had welled up in her eyes from embarrassment and anger.
The voice was so gentle that water could drip out of it.
“I know you’re easily embarrassed, and you must feel uncomfortable after they made such a fuss.”
"But Yan'er, you must also understand."
"They did this without malicious intent."
"They just love us so much and want our Great Qian to have a stable and bright future."
Murong Yan listened quietly.
She knew this man wasn't just talking nonsense.
He was comforting her, but also reminding her.
She is now more than just his wife.
She was also the empress of this vast empire.
She carries the hopes and expectations of hundreds of millions of people.
Her joys and sorrows no longer belonged to her alone.
Think of this.
The slight displeasure she felt due to embarrassment and awkwardness vanished instantly.
Instead, it was filled with emotion and a sense of responsibility.
She reached out her arms and hugged him tightly.
She buried her face deeply in his broad and warm chest.
"Husband..."
Her voice, thick with a nasal tone, came from his embrace.
"Thank you."
……
Because of the accidental exposure of his identity.
Lin Zhen and Murong Yan's originally relaxed and pleasant "incognito visit" plan was naturally ruined.
They were warmly welcomed by the Suzhou prefect and local gentry and respectfully invited into the Suzhou Imperial Palace, which had been prepared for them.
the following few days.
The two were then accompanied by Suzhou officials.
This marked the beginning of their first formal "investigation" of the trip.
Our first stop was the Suzhou Textile Bureau.
This is the most advanced silk production center in the entire Daqian Dynasty and even the entire world.
Every year, the various silks and satins produced here not only supply the entire palace.
It was also to be given as the most precious tribute to the barbarian tribes from all directions who came to pay tribute.
It can be said that the rise and fall of the Suzhou Textile Bureau was directly related to the face of the Qianlong imperial family and the country's fiscal revenue.
When Lin Zhen and Murong Yan entered the huge weaving mansion that covered hundreds of acres.
I was deeply impressed by the bustling production scene before me.
Thousands of weavers and embroiderers, dressed in uniform, were working diligently and skillfully in front of thousands of huge looms.
The clicking sound of the loom turning.
The swishing sound of the shuttle going back and forth.
The soft, melodious Wu dialect spoken by the workers.
Together, they form a symphony of labor full of vitality and creativity.
The air was filled with a unique fragrance that blended mulberry leaves and silk.
"Your Majesty, Your Highness."
The head steward of the Suzhou Textile Bureau, a shrewd and capable-looking middle-aged official, bowed and spoke.
"Our Suzhou Textile Bureau currently has 3,600 weavers and 1,200 embroiderers."
"It has more than 2,000 looms of various types."
"It can produce more than 100,000 pieces of top-quality silk each year."
"Among them, the top-grade 'Black Clouds Treading on Snow' and 'Flowing Light Brocade' are unique tributes to our Great Qian Dynasty."
"Even overseas, it is a priceless treasure that is available but unavailable."
As he spoke, his face was filled with undisguised pride.
Lin Zhen and Murong Yan nodded frequently as they listened to his introduction.
They knew that this small textile factory was an absolute gold mine.
"very good."
Murong Yan spoke.
Her voice, though gentle, carried an undeniable air of authority.
"I have come here today to tell you..."
"From today onwards, your weaving bureau must expand its production scale!"
"I order you to double your production within a year!"
"Furthermore, I will allocate the best craftsmen and funds from the capital."
"To help you develop more, more exquisite, and more market-friendly new categories of silk products!"
"I want the silk of our Great Qian Dynasty to be more than just tribute to the royal family."
"It must become a luxury item that all royalty and nobility in the world dream of!"
"I will use this small piece of silk to earn mountains of gold and silver for our Great Qian Dynasty!"
At this moment, she was still wearing the Phoenix Descent Dress, which served as her only nightgown.
The extremely dark Suzhou brocade fabric appeared exceptionally profound and powerful in the slightly dim yet vibrant atmosphere of the weaving bureau.
It's as if it can absorb all the noise and chaos into itself.
And then a more glorious future will be born.
The giant phoenix embroidered with real gold thread seemed to have found its kind among the countless threads and looms.
His phoenix eyes shone with an unprecedented, brilliant light, full of creativity and innovation!
It was as if it were planning this vast silk empire that was about to rise, together with its owner!
The five-zhang-long (approximately 10 meters) long, dark gold Suzhou brocade train spread out freely from her feet.
Intertwined with the mountains of colorful silk fabrics piled on the ground.
It has created a magnificent yet chaotic scene, full of industrial aesthetics and an air of wealth.
The head steward of the textile bureau and all the officials behind him listened to Murong Yan's impassioned speech.
They were all so excited that their faces turned red!
"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"
"Your Majesty, we are willing to dedicate ourselves to the Great Qian Dynasty until our dying breath!"
They all knelt down on the ground in unison.
He held in high regard this young yet exceptionally talented and beautiful empress.
It was filled with endless worship and awe.
But at this moment.
An untimely, shrill voice, tinged with sobs, suddenly came from the backyard of the textile factory.
"I'm innocent! Your Honor! I'm innocent!"
"Please, Your Excellency, do justice for this humble subject!"