Chapter 453 - Harem Meeting (6) (2/2)

” You're laughing? Does this look funny to you? What a bratty attitude you have? How can you lead this meeting with this trash behaviour of yours?” Wen Xu berated Zhao Ming for seeing her insulting Xiao Li.

Everyone in the room nodded as they also found her ideas strange. Though some of the consorts who had  the lowest status in the harem were pleased because their budget would be increased if it was divided equally.

But those who were in the upper status were all riled up because their budget will be affected and they will get less money to spend than before.

” Ah, sorry. I shouldn't have laughed but I couldn't control when I heard what Consort Xiao Li said.” Zhao Ming apologized as she put her hand on her mouth to control herself from laughing.

Wen Xu and Xiao Li's expressions darkened seeing her behavior.

” Consort Xiao Li, I get what you meant. First, this money is not being wasted. In fact, I am just using the money for the development of the women in the harem. Wouldn't it be better if they work hard and try to improve their attitude to gain this reward. Reward is needed to encourage them to follow the right path. ” Zhao Ming tried to explain Xiao Li calmly.

Though she knows that she won't understand, it was her responsibility to do so.

” Also, I am not using extra money for this. I am just using it well. In the past, there were few people in the harem who enjoyed the life of luxury while the others had to struggle to manage their lives in the harem. As the Empress of the Ji Dynasty, how can I let this happen? ”

” That's why I have decided to distribute the budget equally and without any hierarchical biases. And if anyone needs more money, there will be an emergency fund, so they can borrow  from there. But they will have to return the money later. ”

Zhao Ming said calmly as she responded to Xiao Li's question.

Wen Xu frowned when Zhao Ming said that in the past, the money distribution was partial.

Her expressions darkened as she said,” What the hell are you talking about? Are you saying that I did not manage the harem properly?”.

Zhao Ming smiled and replied, ” I didn't do anything else. But you also know how it was before. Some people received the most of the portion of the budget while others were forced to struggle for living in the palace. Is this right? Is this how a harem should work? I am not blaming anyone. I am just trying to fix things here. But if anyone thinks that what I am saying and doing is wrong, then you are free to complain to his highness. ”

” As the Empress of the Ji Dynasty, I am using my exclusive right to implement these policies. Some amount will be kept aside from the budget for the emergency fund and the reward. While the remaining would be divided among all the consorts including Me, Empress Dowager and Consort Xiao Li. ” Zhao Ming glanced at everyone and announced without any expression on her face.

Wen Xu's jaw stiffened. She pursed her lips and said,” How can you implement these policies without our consent? What is the meaning of this meeting if you're not going to take our opinions in consideration? Do you think that you can do whatever you want? I will definitely go to Ji Cheng and complain about it. ”

” You can't do anything right. ” Wen Xu complained as she turned her head away from her.

Zhao Ming smiled and said,” You want to know why I did n't discuss anything with you all and announced my decision? You really want to know, Mother? ”

Wen Xu felt that Zhao Ming's tone was extremely gentle when she said this.

It's kind of scary.

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