Chapter 378 A Step-by-Step Thrill (12)
Chapter 378 A Step-by-Step Thrill (12)
"Sister, have you forgotten that we are twins and the same age?"
"Oh, don't worry about the details. Even a minute's difference is still a big deal. Those who are capable should do more!"
"Sister, you're more capable than me. Besides, what's wrong with being an empress? It's so prestigious!"
"Being an emperor is too tiring. This kind of work should be done by your younger brother. Try it on. I had a dragon robe made for you." Wangyou got up and handed the dragon robe that had been made long ago to Xixuan.
“Um, elder sister, I also made you a dragon robe.” Xi Xuan took out the dragon robe that was hidden in her space with a serious expression.
They exchanged glances and realized that neither of them wanted to be emperor, but since they had already rebelled, they needed a leader.
“Sister, this is too hasty. How about I ask someone else?” Xi Xuan said after thinking for a moment.
"That's a great idea. We brought six hundred elites with us. There's no reason why we shouldn't even have one who's fit to be an emperor."
“Sister, I think Xie Wenxian is good. He handles most of the affairs in the capital, so he must be quick to get up to speed. Moreover, that kid is capable and skillful, and he is also upright.” Xi Xuan said after thinking for a while.
"Then let's do it this way!" Wangyou thought that as long as she wasn't made emperor, it would be fine.
The two summoned Xie Wenxian directly. Upon hearing that his young master and mistress actually wanted him to ascend the throne as emperor, Xie Wenxian was so frightened that he immediately knelt down.
"Miss, Young Master, I really have no such intention." Xie Wenxian wondered what he had done to offend the young lady and young master, and why they had made him emperor. Heaven knows, he really had no intention of usurping the throne.
"Get up, don't be so afraid. We made you emperor because Xi Xuan and I will return to our clan sooner or later. But governing the country is not something that can be done by just anyone. You are capable and have good character. We feel at ease entrusting such a large country to you."
"Miss, young master, you can rest assured, but I'm worried myself!"
“Stop dawdling, you big man. Xi Xuan, put the dragon robe on him.” Wang You waved her hand and put the men’s dragon robe on him.
Then, the two of them pushed Xie Wenxian up like a duck being forced onto a shelf to complete the coronation ceremony. Throughout the entire process, Xie Wenxian was unable to resist until the ceremony ended.
At this moment, Xie Wenxian realized that what Wangyou and Xixuan said was true; they really didn't want to be emperors. But he didn't want to either. He actually found running errands every day quite enjoyable.
"Wenxian, this country is now in your hands. Remember, your backing is the Xie family. Go for it. And if you really don't want to be in charge, then you can train an heir as soon as possible, or just get married and have a child." Wangyou said with a smile and then left.
Xie Wenxian watched Wangyou and Xixuan walk further and further away, and could only rub his face and think, "Well, being the emperor is still second only to two people and above ten thousand, and being a subordinate is still second only to two people and above ten thousand, so there's not much difference."
After being emperor for a few days, Xie Wenxian wanted to cry. He was wrong. Being an emperor was not a job for a human being. He had to get up earlier than the chickens and go to bed later than the dogs. Indeed, the world is a cycle.
He used to secretly laugh at the young master for having to handle official business late at night, so he could go to bed earlier. Now, it's his turn.
However, Xie Wenxian dared not slack off, much less throw the country into chaos. He could only complain while governing the country, and then use his 5.2 vision to search for a suitable successor.
After the matter of the throne was settled, Wangyou asked Ruolan if she wanted a divorce. Ruolan was willing to divorce, and Wen'an was also willing to remarry Ruolan. Then, she directly divorced Yinzhi.
Yinzhi dared not speak out against his anger.
Afterwards, Wangyou, along with Ruolan and Ruoxi, started to establish a school. Once the school was built, they began recruiting teachers. Because it was just starting out, the girls' school and the boys' school were separate.
Teachers are not hard to find, but it is difficult to find women who are willing to become teachers. Ruolan has now found a second spring in her life and has volunteered to serve as an equestrian teacher at a girls' school.
The recruitment of female teachers by Tinglan Girls' School has stirred the hearts of countless women confined to the inner quarters, but there is considerable resistance, as men always feel that women should stay at home to support their husbands and raise their children, and should not come out into the public eye.
Wangyou did nothing else in response; she simply sent people to these people's doorsteps to tell them the things they had to say over the years.
The effect was remarkable. First, they were too powerful to mess with, and second, those dark histories were simply too offensive to be respectable.
While the Xie family may be wealthy and not afraid to spend lavishly, they cannot foster a habit among ordinary people of expecting something for nothing.
Therefore, Wangyou gave them the opportunity to enroll, giving them three years to prove they were useful so they could continue their studies. Tuition was waived for these three years, and room and board were provided. However, if they couldn't come up with anything they were good at after three years, then sorry, they would either have to leave or pay the fees.
Of course, Wangyou didn't spend all that money for nothing; she got it all back from Xie Wenxian later, since the shipping business was entrusted to him, the emperor.
Xie Wenxian was suffering, but he dared not say it. He simply accelerated the search for a successor and kept the court officials running around, trying to keep them from having time to scheme against each other.
As for letting Xie Wen get married first, he really hadn't thought about it. The Xie family members weren't really power-hungry, which might be related to their upbringing. Also, if they had children to inherit the throne, they wouldn't be able to receive the family's education.
In the long run, it's not worthwhile; he should just find an heir elsewhere.
The Academy of Forgetfulness flourished everywhere. Later, the country established public schools that were co-educational. To prevent accidents, security at the schools was doubled.
After everything was settled, Wangyou handed things over to Ruolan and Ruoxi, and Ruolan's health had also recovered.
So, before leaving, Wangyou and Xixuan attended Ruolan and Wen'an's wedding, while Ruoxi did not yet have a sweetheart.
Xie Wenxian was stunned for a long time when he learned that Wangyou and Xixuan had actually left the capital.
"Miss, young master, please help me find someone suitable to be emperor! I don't want to be emperor forever!" Xie Wenxian wailed. The servant beside him lowered his head and pretended not to hear. They were used to the emperor wailing from time to time over the years.
As for Kangxi and the others, Xie Wenxian didn't let them be idle; they still had to keep busy. As for the concubines in the harem, those who wanted to leave the palace left, those with sons were taken away by their sons, and those without sons had no choice but to accept it after hearing that women could work.
Having lived a life of luxury for half my life, it's strange to suddenly have to work and support myself.
However, it wasn't too bad, since Xie Wenxian had allowed them to take all their belongings from their own palace.
"Your Majesty, now that the world is at peace and the country is prosperous, it is time for you to choose a concubine," a minister earnestly suggested.
"I'm choosing you, my foot! You expect me to choose concubines? You'd better hurry up and find me a suitable candidate to be emperor," Xie Wenxian said again, pointing at the minister.
Upon hearing this, the court fell silent. After all, not every emperor was like the Xie family, able to control everyone.
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