The eunuch serving the Emperor immediately stepped forward and took the paper from Shi Qingluo’s hand.
Then it was handed over to the Emperor.
The Emperor looked through it once, and his breathing suddenly became a little heavy.
He didn’t understand much about the improvement and process of iron-making, but he could understand the conclusion.
This iron-making method, as long as it is successful, will not only increase the amount of refined iron but also greatly improve the hardness and toughness of the refined iron.
It was perfect for making weapons.
Since he had cement and corn in front of him, the Emperor believed that the iron-smelting recipe was genuine and that it would be possible in nine cases out of ten.
He suppressed the excitement in his heart and asked: “Can you make iron?”
Shi Qingluo shook her head: “I can’t.”
“So the Emperor still has to rely on the people who are specialized in this area to try it.”
She doesn’t know how to do this. She has never seen iron smelting in modern times.
This was something she found in the “Time Travel Book” that was more in line with the current productivity level and technology, and copied it down.
The Emperor looked at Shi Qingluo and saw that she didn’t look like she was lying, but he wasn’t too disappointed.
He asked again: “What reward do you want for offering this iron-smelting method today?”
Shi Qingluo said truthfully: “I just want justice.”
In front of such a shrewd Emperor, there was no need to be secretive.
The Emperor had to deal with those old fox courtiers every day, and he probably had a lot of trouble going around.
So she planned to establish an upright persona in front of the Emperor.
The Emperor was not surprised and laughed: “If what happened before had not happened to you, wouldn’t you present this iron-smelting method today?”
Shi Qingluo nodded without hesitation: “Your Majesty is so wise, you can even see this.”
The Emperor: “……”
This was the first time he had seen someone so direct in front of him.
Whoever it was, if he asked this question, he would immediately defend himself. He was here to present the iron-smelting prescription. How could he be so upright?
The main point was to pat his dragon’s ass especially.
Looking at the little girl, looked a little stubborn and a little scared, but she looked at him with eyes of trust and admiration.
The Emperor was a little dumbfounded: “You are honest.”
“Does it mean that without this matter, you wouldn’t offer this recipe?”
Shi Qingluo replied truthfully: “That’s not true. This lowly lady originally wanted to wait until she returned to Nanxi County. After the commotion about the corn had passed, I would give this iron-smelting method to Magistrate Mo and ask him to help present it to His Majesty.”
The Emperor was stunned for a moment and asked in confusion: “Why? Why don’t you just come and offer it to me?”
Shi Qingluo said: “The tree that grows tallest in the forest, will always be first to be toppled by the winds. This lowly lady is also afraid that after offering corn, then offering iron smelting cubes a few days later, the limelight will be too much and others will miss them.”
“So I thought of keeping a low profile as much as possible. When the limelight is over, I can ask Magistrate Mo to present the iron-making method, so it won’t be so eye-catching.”
A smile appeared in the Emperor’s eyes, “Then why aren’t you ready to keep a low profile now?”
He added: “Because of what happened today, it would be more eye-catching for you to present this iron-smelting prescription.”
Shi Qingluo looked helpless and aggrieved: “There is no other way. It’s better to be eye-catching than being bullied.”
She was that upright.
The Emperor was very surprised when he faced such an upright Shi Qingluo.
She said everything in her heart in front of him, the Emperor.
He asked half-jokingly: “Aren’t you afraid that I will ignore this matter and blame you instead?”
Shi Qingluo looked at the Emperor with seriousness and trust, “This lowly lady thinks that his majesty won’t do it.”
The Emperor suddenly became interested, “Why do you think so?”
Shi Qingluo immediately started the mode of patting the dragon’s ass, and said as if it was natural: “Because the Emperor is a wise monarch!”
“Before I came to the capital, I heard many people say that the Emperor is very good.”
“Since the Emperor ascended the throne, he has reduced taxes, built water conservancy projects, and punished corrupt officials, so that the people no longer have to travel in exile and can live and work in peace and contentment.”
“The people’s lives are better now than before. They are looking forward to the future and believe that under His Majesty’s governance, our people’s lives will get better and better.”
“Later, when I met His Majesty when offering the god-given seed, this lowly lady felt that His Majesty was very majestic and at the same time friendly.”
“Your Majesty has always been close to his people and has been diligent in governing. He has eyes not only for the country of Daliang but also for us people. He is a blessing to the people of Daliang.”
“It’s because you are a good Emperor who loves his people like a son.”
“That’s why this lowly lady is bold enough to go to the palace to offer this method today, hoping to exchange this contribution for justice.”
As an Emperor, of course, what he liked most was to be remembered and recognized for what he had done.
So what Shi Qingluo said spoke to the Emperor’s heart.
He has not dared to slack off since he came to the throne. He not only hopes to stabilize this country but also hopes that his people can live and work in peace and contentment.
The smile in his eyes grew stronger: “You are good at talking and making me happy.”
Shi Qingluo’s eyes were full of sincerity: “Your Majesty, what this lowly lady said is the truth.”
“This lowly lady is an honest person and never lies to others.”
Look at my sincere eyes.
She found that the Emperor was not angry, but very happy.
She thought that she made the right bet.
So she said in a reckless and upright manner: “If Your Majesty is unpopular, you won’t be blessed with good seeds. Your Majesty, the people know your merits, so don’t be humble.”
The Emperor laughed out loud: “You girl, you are courageous.”
He liked people who were upright and loved to tell the truth.
Shi Qingluo climbed up the pole and said: “That was also given by Your Majesty. Your Majesty is a good emperor, so this lowly lady dares to tell the truth.”
The Emperor laughed and said, “Then if I were not a good emperor, you wouldn’t dare to say anything?”
Shi Qing smiled and replied: “But your Majesty is a good emperor!”
The Emperor raised his hand and nodded, and then he said with laughter and laughter again: “This little girl is so clever.”
Shi Qingluo also continued to climb along the pole, “Thank you, Your Majesty, for the compliment.”
The Emperor found that this young lady was not only smart but also very courageous.
But he didn’t dislike it. Instead, he liked Shi Qingluo’s upright temperament.
He tapped his fingers lightly on the desk and said after a moment: “I will have someone thoroughly investigate what happened today and then give you justice.”
The Third Princess was indeed too outrageous.
Furthermore, Shi Qingluo not only has a pleasant temperament but also has great value.
Who knows whether she will think of some things left by the Old Taoist Priest in the future that can benefit the country and the people?
Shi Qingluo immediately saluted: “Thank you, Your Majesty!”
If she directly sues the Third Princess in front of the emperor, she will fail.
This may also leave an impression on the Emperor that she was difficult to deal with and narrow-minded.
The Emperor was a wise monarch, and her husband said that his spies were all over the place.
Then aside from the Third Princess ridiculing her in the embroidery shop, if she also bullied others with power and disdaining good breeding, the Emperor would also know about it.
If she took the initiative to say such things, it would make the emperor feel embarrassed and unhappy.
After all, he valued good breeding so much, but his daughter-in-law expressed arrogant contempt, and his face was disgraced.
Shi Qingluo cleverly avoided all this and left the Emperor alone to be angry and worry about his daughter-in-law.
Anyway, she just wanted justice, but she didn’t say that it was your daughter-in-law who did it. Although everyone knew it, she still retained the Emperor’s face.
Shi Qingluo didn’t stay long and left with Xi Rong after finishing speaking.
It goes as she expected.
As soon as she left, the Emperor ordered someone to investigate the matter thoroughly.
Including everything that happened after Shi Qingluo left the Huo Mansion today, he wanted to know.
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