Chapter 1206 - 115 Title (Three More)
Third Prince Zhao Hongde spoke with perceptiveness, "Yuanyuan, actually, the Emperor hopes that you could bear to part with your method and contribute it so that all scholars will have books to read and schools to attend. Yuanyuan, although you may earn less silver after this method is made public, this is ultimately beneficial for the nation and the people. I hope you will agree to this."
Lin Yuan raised an eyebrow, realizing that this must have been Xia Zheng’s reason for having her come to the palace in person. Since the method would eventually be taken by the Emperor, it would be better to benefit from it sooner rather than later and get some rewards if possible.
Lin Yuan looked at Xia Zheng and, seeing his silent nod, she understood.
"Big Brother, you are right." Lin Yuan smiled and nodded, not forgetting to share some of the credit with Zhao Hongde, "Previously, my sight was short-sighted, only thinking about how this method could reduce the cost of printing books and earn some silver, forgetting about those poor scholars who cannot afford to buy books. Big Brother has thought more far-sightedly and is more benevolent than I am."
Listening to Lin Yuan’s continuous praise, Zhao Hongde’s face turned red, feeling ashamed yet also comforted that his younger sister always considered his interests.
Zhao Hongsheng was naturally displeased. Initially, Zhao Hongde was in charge of this year’s civil examination and the scholars, especially those from humble backgrounds, subtly looked up to him. If this printing method’s credit were also attributed to him, wouldn’t his reputation greatly surpass his own?
Zhao Hongsheng’s face changed unpredictably, clearly displeased.
However, just then, Zhao Hongsheng’s eyes suddenly lit up. He noticed Ma Junying, standing opposite, unexpectedly let out a big sigh of relief for some reason.
Zhao Hongsheng’s eyes flickered as he remembered Ma Junying’s background and his inability to shift his gaze from Lin Yuan when he first saw her. Was there anything he couldn’t understand?
With a slight curl of his lips, Zhao Hongsheng decided on a plan.