TPITWOHEF

Chapter 175

["Chu people following our Jing Country? That's even more absurd than Duo Ti following my mother."]

Xiao Chuchu couldn't help but marvel.

["Who would have thought that when the sisters heard Aunt Pei say my mother would come to scold men, their loyalty level would skyrocket, haha!"]

Xiao Yunzhou coughed, almost spitting out his tea.

His expression was complex.

The Chu people were quite easy to win over... no, the women of Chu State had rather fierce hearts.

He couldn't help but glance at Concubine Liu, who was practicing her suturing by the window.

Ah, Concubine Liu was still the best.

So gentle.

"Chaniang, the Ministry of Revenue has sent word that several women wish to join the royal shops. Go and meet them on behalf of the ministry," Xiao Yunzhou said, putting down his tea bowl.

Before she could agree, he pondered aloud, "I've been thinking these past few days, could you teach your skill of suturing patients to other women?"

Liu Chaniang was startled, and Xiao Chuchu, watching the livestream from her swaddling clothes, shifted her attention back to her father.

This time, Xiao Yunzhou didn't wait for his daughter's thoughts and mused, "I was thinking that most of you women are taught embroidery and needlework from a young age. Your skill with such delicate work far surpasses that of ordinary men and scholars, and you have a natural talent for it."

"When I sent Liao Xing from the Imperial Kitchen to sell fried dough sticks, he nearly made a mess of things. This was a wake-up call for me," Xiao Yunzhou said, having learned from his daughter, "We should put people to their best use, each to their own profession."

"I should let the right people do the right jobs."

["Oh, the Emperor Dad is using his brain today. No, I mean, well done!"]

Xiao Chuchu praised her father as if praising a child.

Xiao Yunzhou, hearing this, felt as if his heart was filled with honey.

Of course, he listened to the immortal's teachings daily, how could he not improve!

Encouraged by this, Xiao Yunzhou became more confident in his ideas and turned to Liu Chaniang, "I think that when you go out of the palace this time, not only should you meet the women who want to open royal shops, but you should also meet the embroiderers who make winter clothes."

"See if there are any women suitable to learn suturing from you. If there are, bring them out separately to learn from you," Xiao Yunzhou pondered, thinking this plan feasible.

"Of course, men can learn too, if they have the talent. This task of training in the art of suturing, Chaniang, I'll leave it to you."

Liu Chaniang's eyes flickered. Ever since Min Rou was nearly assaulted but became a victim of public opinion, she had resolved to set an example for women, leading the way to show other women that they too could be independent.

Now, it seemed that path was slowly unfolding before her eyes.

Liu Chaniang stood up solemnly and considered, "I will not fail Your Majesty's command."

"But I wish to request a token from Your Majesty to act on my own authority."

Liu Chaniang's gaze was determined, "Since ancient times, there has been the Imperial Sword to execute treacherous ministers. Today, I wish to request an Imperial Whip from Your Majesty."