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Qiongying pouted and said unhappily,
"Even after Emperor Huizong of Song (Zhao Ji) caused countless families to be destroyed and lives lost, the Genyue Garden was still built."
"If our elder brother keeps these for us to admire, won't we be the laughingstock of the people of Jiangnan?"
"Let's just have someone tear it down later."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yuan said helplessly,
"Many families were destroyed and lives were lost in exchange for the construction of Genyue,"
“If you demolish it, wouldn’t that render the sacrifices of those people meaningless?”
"Why not open the Genyue Garden to the public so that people can also enjoy it?"
"It's such a waste of manpower and resources to demolish it."
Li Shishi nodded and said, "My lord is right, it was not easy to build."
"If you just tear it down like that, aren't you just wasting things?"
Qiongying thought for a moment before speaking.
"Alright, then let's keep it for the people to admire."
……
Late at night,
Hu Sanniang and the others have all left.
Only Li Shishi remained in the main hall.
Zhao Yuan grabbed him and hugged him tightly.
"What, you've become reserved now that you've become an imperial concubine?"
Li Shishi didn't struggle; she shrank into Zhao Yuan's arms.
"I never imagined I would be in this situation today."
"Ha ha,"
Zhao Yuan looked at Li Shishi, whose face was flushed, and laughed.
"Does Shishi miss her husband?"
Although Li Shishi was extremely embarrassed,
But she still whispered, "I've thought about it."
Zhao Yuan kissed Li Shishi's fair forehead before releasing her.
"Let me wash up and change my clothes first, then we can talk."
Li Shishi nodded and said, "There's a hot spring bath in the back, which is said to relieve fatigue."
Upon hearing that there was such a good place to go, Zhao Yuan immediately said, "Then Shishi, come with me."
Li Shishi blushed immediately.
After giving instructions to his personal maid,
Then he led Zhao Yuan to the back.
After passing through several corridors, you enter the bathroom.
The two maids had already lit the candles in the bathroom.
Chapter 1746 One Million Strings of Cash
In the center was a bathing pool, more than three zhang in diameter.
The surrounding area is made entirely of white jade.
The pool water was also slightly whitish.
You can still see steam rising from the water.
Two palace maids stepped forward, gave a graceful curtsy, and said respectfully.
"This servant will assist Your Majesty in taking a bath."
Zhao Yuan waved his hand and said, "You may all leave."
Li Shishi watched as the two palace maids left.
He then stepped forward to help Zhao Yuan take off his clothes.
"What are you doing, sir?"
"My wife, come wash with your husband."
Zhao Yuan picked up Li Shishi and carried her into the bath.
I'm sitting here getting used to the water temperature.
Suddenly I looked up,
Surprisingly, there was no roof.
No wonder steam is rising from the water's surface.
However, there was no moisture in the room.
Zhao Yuan sat by the pond, holding Hu Sanniang in his arms.
Looking at the starry sky, I couldn't help but lose myself in the moment.
After bathing,
Zhao Yuan and Li Shishi came out.
The palace maids brought out the food.
Zhao Yuan glanced at it; there were only four or five dishes.
Just like when we were in Liangshan, it was enough to eat.
But nowadays, in this place...
If there is no change at all, that would be abnormal.
He knew Li Shishi's temperament.
The first time was probably already planned to be quite lavish.
After today, this is the best that can be expected.
"Why are you so frugal?"
Li Shishi said helplessly.
"My lord, do you know that there are nearly ten thousand palace maids in this palace right now..."
"How many?"
Zhao Yuan interrupted Hu Sanniang, surprised.
"The palace here,"
Li Shishi replied, "Including the original palace maids of Yanfu Palace, there are nearly 10,000 people."
Zhao Yuan couldn't help but shake his head.
"Emperor Huizong of Zhao, that fool, certainly knew how to enjoy himself."
"Alright then, tomorrow you can let everyone who wants to leave the palace leave."
"Each person will receive a subsidy of ten strings of cash, and the rest will be selected later."
"My lord,"
Li Shishi nodded and said,
"Giving each person ten strings of cash isn't much,"
“But I asked before, and quite a few palace maids have no relatives left outside.”
"If we just let them leave like this..."
"I'm afraid she'll end up in prostitution."
"Everything is based on voluntary participation."
Zhao Yuan pondered for a moment and said, "If more people stay, we're not afraid."
"Many soldiers made contributions in several major battles."
"Some, however, are still bachelors,"
"Then we can arrange a marriage for them."
"That's a good idea," Li Shishi chuckled.
"correct,"
Zhao Yuan asked, "How many eunuchs are left?"
Li Shishi thought for a moment: "There are fewer eunuchs, but there are still more than four thousand."
"Why did Emperor Huizong (Zhao Ji) keep so many eunuchs?"
Zhao Yuan was speechless.
"The same applies to eunuchs; those who wish to leave the palace are allowed to do so."
Li Shishi winked at Zhao Yuan.
"What about the concubines?"
Zhao Yuan replied without hesitation, "The same applies to all cases."
Li Shishi smiled and said, "Sir, won't you take a look first before you speak?"
“They all came to pay their respects when we first arrived,”
"Each of them is a stunning beauty."
Zhao Yuan glanced at Li Shishi, who still looked languid.
"I'm not looking anymore. With Shishi here, who would dare to say she's beautiful?"
When Li Shishi heard Zhao Yuan say this,
A sweet feeling welled up inside him, and he looked at Zhao Yuan with a smile.
"I dare not accept such praise; many of those women are more beautiful than me."
Zhao Yuan hugged Li Shishi and smiled.
"Shishi will always be the most beautiful in my eyes."
Li Shishi also knew Zhao Yuan's character.
No matter how many women there are, they will never forget her.
Zhao Yuan would always spend the first night after returning from a trip in her room.
Then he went to Hu Sanniang's room.
But after arriving in Tokyo,
Seeing so many beauties waiting for Zhao Yuan's favor,
That's what made her a little worried.
After all, in terms of status,
She used to be a courtesan.
It's far inferior to what others have achieved.
……
Zhao Yuan didn't get up until the sun was high in the sky.