Chapter 1142 - 1147: Xiang Yun’s Decision (2)
Cai Wei snorted with laughter and said, "Getting sentimental, aren’t we? But that’s all right. If you acknowledge my kindness, help me with several things I want to do but can’t manage!"
Nangong Yi replied, "Whatever you wish, Madam, please just tell me!"
Cai Wei said, "I want to widely establish Nursing Homes throughout the country, dedicated to supporting those elderly orphans, the disabled, and homeless children who have no one to look after them. It’s a very costly project, and using the silver from the National Treasury will surely meet with opposition from many conservative ministers. You have just ascended the throne, and I don’t want you to be criticized because of this. Therefore, I will bear all the expenses for the construction and maintenance of the Nursing Homes. You only need to select reliable people within each town to manage the Nursing Homes and ensure they take good care of the inhabitants!"
Nangong Yi said, "That’s easy enough, but wouldn’t it be too much for you to support so many by yourself? Why don’t I initiate a fundraising campaign? That way, we won’t have to touch the silver in the National Treasury, and we can raise quite a bit of money."
"No need!"
Cai Wei flatly rejected his suggestion, "The people of the world all know that I started the Nursing Homes. If donations are collected in their name now, there will certainly be rumors accusing me of seeking fame, exploiting donations for my own gain. Although I don’t care about how others see me, I can’t ignore the impact on you. Rest assured, if I weren’t capable of establishing Nursing Homes, I wouldn’t pretend to be and embark on such a venture. Since I have decided to do it, I am fully confident of my ability!"
Knowing Cai Wei possessed extraordinary talents, Nangong Yi felt assured that she indeed had the necessary means.
"Wei’er, most people say that your marriage to me is like a sparrow that has become a phoenix, that you have married above your status. In fact, only I know that I am the one who has married above his status, clinging to your coattails!"
Hearing the phrase "clinging to the coattails," Cai Wei involuntarily tensed up, then looked up at the waning moon and said, "It’s not early; we should go back."