Chapter 397 King Rui loves to dress up

The salt mine in Lunan County caused a sensation in the government and the country.

It existed decades ago. As the crust moved, the ground was exposed, and tens of thousands of acres of land became saline-alkali land without any grass growing.

Local people call it "Ghost Stone".

The huge wealth is left so much, no one knows how to refine it, let it be idle day after day.

Then, Xue Mei went.

"...The court has sent thirty people from the Salt Affairs Department to personally investigate and can indeed extract high-quality salt efficiently."

"The salt in Lunan County is better than sea salt and lake salt."

"But, isn't that the fief of Prince Ancheng? Can the court still go back on its word?"

"It was discovered by Princess Chengyang and also the refining method she provided. This matter should be the first contribution of Princess Chengyang."

Everyone was amazed when they talked about this.

Not long ago, the Yongning Hou took over his son and married him, and the Shangshu family's murder and sneering incident was covered by this incident, and no one was interested in talking about those bullshit things anymore.

Everyone's attention is on Xue Mei.

"This princess really has magical powers."

"How many miracles did she create? Any difficult thing is not a big deal in her hands."

"Are she a god reincarnated?"

"It's not the reincarnation of a god, she is the living god who descends to earth."

The topic is becoming more and more tilted in other directions.

After half a month of investigation, the court determined that Lunan County was indeed rich in salt mines, and Xue Mei's refining method was feasible.

Xue Mei was invited to the palace by Empress Dowager Qi and asked carefully.

"...Lu Yan has always existed." Xue Mei said.

She told Empress Dowager Qi about why people vomited, diarrhea and purple after eating unpurified land salt.

"There is also phosphorus in the human body. After death, phosphorus is spread around the cemetery and it burns when it encounters fire, so phosphorus fire is also called ghost fire. Ghost fire is a light blue and purple color; land salt contains phosphorus and potassium, so the skin turns purple after eating it." Xue Mei said.

After hearing this, Empress Dowager Qi looked at her seriously: "How do you understand this?"

"I am a doctor." Xue Mei smiled, "If a doctor doesn't understand the human body, how can heal it?"

Queen Mother Qi: “…”

She suddenly realized that if someone in this world is better than Cheng Lanqing, it would definitely be Xue Mei.

Cheng Lanqing is just smart and beautiful, but Xue Mei is a genius, a genius who has transcended all the shackles of the world. She knows a lot of strange knowledge and can create benefits for the court and the people.

She did this, and built a ancestral temple for her and offered incense.

Empress Dowager Qi asked curiously, and Xue Mei asked Empress Dowager Qi again: "What does Your Majesty mean? Is he grateful to me or afraid of me?"

Queen Mother Qi: “…”

Empress Dowager Qi, who has always been cautious, did not expect Xue Mei to ask so directly.

She was startled by Xue Mei's words, and then she found that there was no one serving around and breathed a sigh of relief.

She whispered Xue Mei: "Don't talk nonsense."

The emperor's personality is indeed a bit suspicious. Sometimes, even if he has made contributions, he will still attract his suspicion.

"...Your Majesty told the court officials that Princess Chengyang's contributions accounted for 60% of this matter." said Empress Dowager Qi.

Xue Mei: "That's to thank me?"

"Yes, Your Majesty has told the Ai family twice, saying that you are very capable." Empress Dowager Qi smiled.

Xue Mei pondered.

Queen Mother Qi asked her: "What do you want?"

What else can Xue Mei want?

She is now the princess and will become Princess Rui in the future. In terms of status, she cannot be upgraded to become a princess, otherwise how could she marry Xiao Jingcheng?

Since his status is determined here, what Xue Mei can ask for is real power or money.

She is a woman and the emperor is suspicious, and it will be no good for her to seize real power. Anyway, she has the support of King Rui, who is strong in real power, so she is not in a hurry.

Therefore, Xue Mei only wants money now.

"The salt mine was originally from Prince Ancheng, what did he say?" Xue Mei did not answer Empress Dowager Qi's question, but asked Xiao Mingyu.

Since returning from Lunan County, Xue Mei has never seen Xiao Mingyu again.

Xiao Mingyu told the emperor about this and followed the people from the Salt Affairs Department to return to Lunan County.

He has been busy with this matter, and Xue Mei and him have not met yet.

"He has not made any statement yet," said Empress Dowager Qi, "but Ming Yu is cautious in character, but he values ​​wealth. The Ai family speculated that he would secretly buy some ministers and let them speak for him.

As for him, he would definitely write a letter asking the emperor to take back the salt castle, otherwise the tree would attract wind and cause countless troubles. Since ancient times, the salt, the iron official camp, and even the Rui King handed over to the court, let alone him?

However, the imperial court did not sell it in person, and it always gave it to the royal merchants. If Mingyu had obtained the official salt at a price of 20%, he would have made a profit."

Empress Dowager Qi felt that what Xiao Mingyu might want was money.

And the emperor is definitely willing to give this money.

He handed over the salt fort to the court, and he purchased the goods at a price of 20% and then sold them out. The profit was simply crazy.

Whether it is the ancestral system or the emperor's gratitude to him, his request will definitely be met.

"If he can really get official salt at 20% of the price, I will help him. Then, let him share the profits with me." Xue Mei said.

Queen Mother Qi smiled and said, "Why don't you take official salt yourself?"

"If you want to sell salt, you need a huge business team. I don't have it for the time being, and it doesn't need to be built overnight.

Besides, I may not be able to get a low price like Prince Ancheng. That is his fiefdom, what he deserves. It is more convenient for me to share the profits from him." Xue Mei said.

Queen Mother Qi nodded, her eyes full of praise: "You are a very pragmatic child, down-to-earth."

Xue Mei smiled and said, "I just know how much I weigh."

As they spoke, the eunuch came in and reported that Prince Rui had arrived.

Empress Dowager Qi smiled: "Please come in."

Xiao Jingcheng walked into the main hall of Wanjing Palace.

Today he wore a light blue summer cloth dark coat and a hairpin on his head, and he actually had a bit of elegance. He didn't look like a general, but like a scholar.

Queen Mother Qi: "You used to be wearing black clothes, and you didn't listen. Why did you change your clothes now?"

Xiao Jingcheng: "It looks so good."

Queen Mother Qi: “…”

When do you care whether it looks good or not?

Thinking of this, Empress Dowager Qi glanced at Xue Mei and immediately understood everything.

Xue Mei pursed her lips and smiled, her eyes shiny, as if she was burning: "It's really good."

Empress Dowager Qi, who was forced to eat dog food: "..."

Xiao Jingcheng heard that Xue Mei was in Wanjing Palace and came to find her.

The two of them hadn't seen each other for a few days. Xiao Jingcheng seemed to have private words to tell Xue Mei, but Empress Dowager Qi did not stop them and asked them to leave the palace.

As soon as he left the palace gate, Xiao Jingcheng said to Xue Mei: "The alfalfa you are looking for may have been found. The grass was sent to my mansion. Do you want to go and have a look?"

Xue Mei was overjoyed: "Okay, I'll go and have a look."

With alfalfa, saline-alkali land can be turned into a pasture, and Xue Mei's wealth will be even more than 10%.

She couldn't help but be happy.
Chapter completed!