Chapter 264 Complete Invisibility

Chapter 264 Complete Invisibility

With power firmly in their own hands, the founding emperor sharing Xie Wanniang's goals, and the Wei Kingdom perfectly suited to do this, isn't this the perfect opportunity to break the monopoly on knowledge?

Most importantly, Xie Wanniang could also accomplish this secretly through the Lady of the Marquis. As long as she did not expose herself, those powerful families whose interests were harmed would not be able to vent their anger, which they dared not vent to the Emperor, on Xie Wanniang.

Of course, in return, Xie Wanniang was unable to receive a generous reward from His Majesty the Emperor for this matter.

Lady Hou briefly explained the pros and cons, and then handed the choice over to Xie Wanniang, who possessed the key technology.

Without a second thought, Xie Wanniang said, "I'll write everything down as soon as I get back. Please take care of everything else."

Compared to safety, a reward is unnecessary. After all, her purpose in doing this wasn't to seek a reward for herself.

Lady Hou looked at her with increasing admiration. "Don't worry, I will never let anyone other than the Emperor, Empress and Crown Prince associate this with you."

Xie Wanniang shook her head, "It would be best if you kept it a secret from the Emperor, Empress and Crown Prince as well. Once too many people know the secret, it will be difficult to keep it a secret any longer."

Lady Hou informed the Emperor and Empress, the Emperor and Empress informed the Crown Prince, the Crown Prince informed the Crown Princess, and so on. Her secret would soon be known to everyone.

Not to mention that whether it is the emperor, empress or crown prince, they are surrounded by many trusted subordinates. Even if most of these people are tight-lipped, there will inevitably be a very few who will accidentally let slip some information.

With both sides exerting their efforts together, what secrets can she possibly keep?

Although that was the logic, Lady Hou was still very surprised. She said, "But if that's the case, your contributions will be completely erased."

Her original plan was to ask the Emperor and Empress to help keep it a secret, so that even if the Emperor and Empress could not give Xie Wanniang any reward for the time being, they would always remember her merit.

As for the Crown Prince, the Emperor would most likely entrust this matter to him, just as he always pressured the Crown Prince to help him review memorials and handle government affairs. Naturally, the Crown Prince would also get a glimpse into the inside story.

Even if, apart from the Emperor, Empress, and Crown Prince, a small group of their trusted confidants could find out the ins and outs of this matter during the course of their work, they would keep the secret for at least three to five years due to the attitude of the Emperor, Empress, and Crown Prince.

Once the Emperor and Crown Prince have accomplished this task, even if the secret of Xie Wanniang providing key technology and action plans slowly spreads out, those powerful families whose power has waned are unlikely to retaliate against Xie Wanniang in a desperate manner once the die is cast.

After all, if they did that, what awaited them was a massive "nine generations of their family" punishment from the emperor.

Those powerful families who prioritize profit would never do anything that only brings harm and no benefit.

Xie Wanniang could understand her thoughts very well, after all, this was indeed the choice most people would make.

But Xie Wanniang is different from most people in this world. In breaking the knowledge monopoly by using the wisdom of her predecessors, she really had no intention of seeking any benefit for herself.

Her expression was sincere, and her words were earnest. "If it's to be erased, then so be it. I never intended to profit from this matter. For me, being able to continue living my daily life peacefully while accomplishing this is already an unexpected surprise and a perfect ending that I never dared to imagine before."

She can earn money on her own, and she can continue to improve her social status through other means, so whether or not she has this merit is really not that important to her.

From her expression and tone, Lady Hou sensed her strong determination to hide herself. Although she felt regretful, Lady Hou still decided to respect Xie Wanniang's personal wishes.

The two reached an agreement on this matter, and Xie Wanniang got up to take her leave, satisfied. She planned to go back and rack her brains to come up with an action plan.

Lady Hou did not send any servants to see her out of the mansion. "Don't rush. Since you've made up your mind to stay behind the scenes, don't be so eager to accomplish this that you unknowingly reveal your presence."

Don't end up not getting any benefits, but instead putting yourself and your family in danger because of your carelessness.

After being reminded of this, Xie Wanniang immediately became extra vigilant.

She took a deep breath. "You're right."

Not only could she not appear to be busy this time and leave the Marquis's residence in a hurry, but she also had to find another excuse to deliver the things to the Marquis's wife.

In addition, she cannot use her usual handwriting to write this document, otherwise, if someone becomes suspicious and compares the handwriting, she will be identified directly through the handwriting.

With that thought in mind, Xie Wanniang immediately decided that once she had finished writing all the content, she would have Haitang rewrite it from beginning to end.

Although that girl's handwriting wasn't as good as Xie Daoheng's, who was always disliked by Xie Daoheng, her writing was still legible for others to read and recognize.

What's most remarkable is that, because the girl had a very serious aversion to learning, she never touched a calligraphy brush again except for the period when Xie Wanniang forced her to learn to read and practice calligraphy at the beginning.

The paper she used to practice calligraphy was also taken by Haitang to start a fire because her handwriting was too ugly, thus completely destroying the evidence.

In other words, apart from herself and Xie Wanniang, no one else had ever seen this girl's handwriting.

As long as she doesn't write in front of high-ranking officials, the emperor, empress, or the crown prince, Xie Wanniang will never have to worry about being dragged into the spotlight by others through handwriting analysis.

Having figured out how to "oppress" her poor little maid, Xie Wanniang leisurely accompanied the Lady of the Marquis to lunch.

Having made a show of leisure and comfort, she then rode in her own carriage back to the county princess's residence.

Having not seen her mother for half the morning, little An'an didn't cry and fuss like other children. However, after Xie Wan's mother returned, the little guy unusually took the initiative, stretching out his little arms and babbling for a hug.

Xie Wanniang washed her hands and face, changed into a set of casual clothes that were neither new nor old, and then reached out to take her adorable little girl who was as delicate as a porcelain doll.

The little girl has now grown into a fair and rosy-cheeked little dumpling. Every time her big, bright eyes blink, her mother, Xie Wanniang, can't help but feel a little more affection for her.

Jiang Yuan, who has already become a doting father to his daughter, is even more so. Now, the little girl is a rare treasure in his heart, on par with Xie Wanniang.