These are secrets that cannot be told to anyone, but I have to keep them to myself, and I feel uncomfortable.
Tao Ji used to bear the sins of others and didn't know who to tell. But now, the late emperor is dead, King Zhao is also dead, and she is about to flee. These secrets are meaningless, so she might as well tell them all.
"The matters involving imperial power are too complicated. I only got involved halfway through, so I only have a vague understanding of many things. However, I do know something about your father."
"Back then, your father was ordered to supervise the construction of water conservancy projects, but he found out that the previous dams were shoddy and someone withheld funds, which led to the dams being fragile and damaged by the floods, causing the deaths of tens of thousands of innocent people."
"He found evidence and was ready to return to the capital to personally testify before the emperor, but he was robbed and killed on the way, and the public was told that he died at the hands of bandits."
"Originally, corruption is something the emperor cannot tolerate the most. He should have investigated it vigorously. However, the emperor, who was still a prince at the time, personally supervised the construction of this dam. Part of the money went into his pocket. This cannot withstand investigation. If it is really investigated, the emperor will be nailed to the pillar of shame."
"So your father had to die, and then the emperor used your father's death to thoroughly investigate this corruption, and then ordered people to rebuild the dam and cover up everything."
Tao Ji finished her tea and stood up: "As for whether what I said is true or not, you can go and check it out. Not to mention others, Qin Zhuo should be able to help you find the truth."
After saying that, he bent down and picked up the person on the ground: "I should go now. As long as I leave the city gate, you will be able to see Mo Lin immediately."
Shen Ning looked at her for a long time, and finally sent someone to take Tao Ji out in her carriage.
This is a deal between her and Tao Ji. As for whether the new emperor will hunt her down, that is their business.
After Tao Ji left, Shen Ning sat there for a long time.
She didn't expect to know the truth about her father's death at this time, but...it wasn't very surprising.
Imperial power is a man-eating scorpion pit. If you take a wrong step, you will be doomed.
His father made a wrong step, and only he died, instead of the entire family being executed. This was the lightest price he could pay.
Saying this makes her seem completely unkind, since he's her biological father.
But she had suffered for more than ten years in her previous life, and had died before, so she didn't take anything seriously anymore.
Besides, now that the late emperor was dead, poisoned and dying in agony, she had no way to avenge her father.
As for reputation, in order to cover up everything, the late emperor conferred a title on her father and granted him a large piece of land for burial.
Tsk, there was nothing she could do. The most she could do was to burn some more paper money for her father, then tell him the news and let him rest in peace.
Tao Ji also kept her promise. Only then did Shen Ning know that she had left safely. Then the unconscious Mo Lin was dragged to the door of Shen's house.
Mo Lin had some injuries on his body, but he had taken medicine and seemed to be fine.
Mo Xueer had been silent for many days, but now she finally burst into tears.
After the doctor checked, there was nothing wrong with Mo Lin. After he woke up and saw the living Shen Ning, his usually cold face showed emotion.
It's good that we survived the disaster and are still alive.
But now that I'm back safely, I'll just start accepting her exploitation.
Mo Lin was naturally the sole commander of her private army, and all the recruits were under his management and training.
After two months of preparation, Shen Ning finally set out with her caravan on a sunny afternoon with enough silver.
These were all the roads she had walked in her previous life. Now, she not only had the experienced hands brought by Zhu Feng, but also her own armed forces, as well as the golden seal given by the emperor. Everything was ready, and the journey was extremely smooth.
Shen Ning brought a boat full of books and interesting stories about the capital. Whenever he arrived at a suitable place, he would buy a bookstore and sell books at low prices, promoting the capital while also promoting the policies of the new emperor.
They brought various crops from the capital and spread them along the way, while also taking away crops from various places.
This is not a commercial activity, but is specifically intended to promote exchanges and species circulation among different places.
Eventually she would bring goods from the south to sell in the east, and then bring goods back from the east.
Because he had to set up cargo supply transfer points along the way, Shen Ning did not walk very fast.
With the experience of the previous life as a reference, Shen Ning's plan was more perfect. The new emperor had just taken office and could not completely become her backer. After all, the power was not yet completely in his hands. But for Shen Ning, it was enough. Let's take it slowly.
Shen Ning likes to be a businessman, travel around the world, experience various cultural customs, and come into contact with new things.
Walking outside, I feel that every breath of air I breathe is fresh.
And she was gone for a full year.
Yes, one year.
During this period, Qin Zhuo returned to the capital after winning the battle and was named Duke of Protectorate. The new emperor carried out drastic reforms in the government and held power firmly in his hands.
Shen Ning would receive letters every once in a while. Liuying would tell him about family matters and the situations of various shops, while Princess Changle would talk about her daily life and express her longing for her life.
The Princess of Qi praised the special gifts she sent, and the Queen Mother wrote her letter after letter urging her to return and get married.
Of course, letters from Qin Zhuo and Li Yan are indispensable here.
Li Yan had a special identity. In addition to expressing his daily concern for Shen Ning's safety and health, the letters he wrote were also used to reply to Shen Ning's reports and opinions on local conditions.
Shen Ning really managed to report the actual situation in the region to the top officials.
Because she was not an official, had no family, and had no selfish motives, the letters she wrote described a real world.
Written from a storytelling perspective, Li Yan did not find it difficult to read. After reading it, he looked at Shen Ning's opinions, and then shared and discussed them with the ministers before finally formulating new policies.
Although Shen Ning did not appear in the court this year, everyone in the court knew of her existence.
In order to respect her, Li Yan also gave her the title of "Lady Changning".
Although Shen Ning is not married, she always calls herself Mrs. Shen when she is out in public to avoid trouble. The title of Mrs. Changning is a respectful title.
The letters she wrote back were simple and straightforward, with clear narratives, as if she was traveling across the rivers and mountains with that group of ministers who had never left the court, and experiencing the vivid lives of the people together.
Shen Ning asked Li Yan, then summarized and organized these things into a new book, stamped it with a special official seal, and sold it in bookstores in the capital.
It is said that they were sold out in just a few days, and later on they were in short supply.
Many young people from wealthy families are attracted and prepare to go on a journey of "reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles".
As for whether they are just out for fun or really learning something, only they themselves know.
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