The Female Lead Decides to Act Wickedly-Chapter 1092 - 415: My Husband Is the Supporting Male Lead (Part 14)

Chapter 1092: Chapter 415: My Husband Is the Supporting Male Lead (Part 14)

After the first encounter at Marquis Chengen’s Mansion, He Shu began to have interactions with the Fourth Prince.

He Shu tried her best to show her talent, gentleness, kindness, and modesty, yet the Fourth Prince was always neither close nor distant with her.

He Shu felt a bit anxious.

She didn’t know that the Fourth Prince had already seen her in advance and was aware of her ambiguous relationship with the married Zhou Jin.

She only knew that the Fourth Prince was her best choice.

However, when it comes to relationships, without an evil female supporting character stirring things up, and if both parties are reserved, it’s really difficult for feelings to heat up quickly.

After all, the existence of such a character is meant to push the plot forward, to be a stepping stone for the female lead.

He Tiantian: ...Sorry, I’m not interested.

Without "He Tian," this villain creating opportunities, the matter between He Shu and the Fourth Prince became somewhat stagnant.

The Fourth Prince did agree with the Empress’s words, thinking He Shu was a good choice for a concubine.

But, she wasn’t indispensable.

There are countless noble families in the court, with many girls of suitable age.

As a Prince, the Fourth Prince only had two positions for concubines.

Before confirming He Shu’s substantial value, he was not willing to waste them easily.

The Fourth Prince’s attitude was ambiguous, treating He Shu neither here nor there.

He was not in a hurry; however, He Shu was getting anxious.

Firstly, she was getting older, and secondly, the Grand Madam and the Ma Family were keen on arranging a match for her... She couldn’t delay.

He Shu was a smart woman; after two interactions with the Fourth Prince, sensing his indifference, she vaguely guessed the reason.

She had to show the Fourth Prince her ability.

And as a time-traveling woman, He Shu possessed much knowledge beyond this realm.

She carefully studied the current situation of the Fourth Prince—

A foster son of the Empress, backed by Marquis Chengen’s Mansion.

Married to the legitimate eldest daughter of an elder’s family, with the daughter of the Ministry of Rites as a concubine.

On the civil servant side, the Fourth Prince had some influence.

The Fourth Prince opened his mansion early, serving in the Ministry of Revenue, and had several Imperial Merchants under him.

Thus, the Fourth Prince was not short of money.

He Shu silently crossed out the projects of making glass and soap to earn money.

What the Fourth Prince lacked most now was likely the support of major figures in the military and prestige in the imperial court.

The Emperor favored the two Princes born to the Noble Consort and valued the Crown Prince left by Empress Yuan.

These three, although not outstanding, were not incompetent.

For the Fourth Prince to stand out among these favored and older Princes, he needed tangible political achievements.

Political achievements?

He Shu pondered diligently.

What if releasing cowpox?!

This is a matter benefiting the country and its people. If the Fourth Prince achieved such "merit," he would surely be regarded differently by the Emperor and the ministers.

He Shu’s eyes lit up, "Alright, let’s work on cowpox!"

Actually, establishing a fleet for distant voyages and bringing back sweet potatoes and corn would also be an achievement worthy of history.

But He Shu had neither money nor people; she was indeed unable to manage as a woman without father or brothers in the household!

Of course, as a modern university student who never studied medicine, He Shu also didn’t understand cowpox much.

But she had read countless time-travel novels.

Especially Qing Dynasty novels; gosh, eight out of ten invent cowpox.

Some authors who were rather research-focused wrote the experimental process of cowpox in detail.

Having read so much, He Shu naturally knew the key points.

Besides, aren’t there doctors?

Living in the Dayuan Dynasty, He Shu understood one principle: never underestimate the wisdom and talent of ancient people.

As long as you give them some inspiration, they might create a miracle!

He Shu thought for a few days and finally made a decision.

But, here comes another issue!

Even experimenting with cowpox requires manpower and financial resources.

He Shu did have some silver.

The Grand Madam pitied her for losing her father early, and the Ma Family wasn’t stingy, so He Shu had some besides her normal share, as extra.

Adding it up every month, there was actually ten taels of silver.

Main Lady’s family was ordinary, but He Jing, once the Marquis, had some private assets.

After He Jing passed away, the Grand Madam decided to allocate all those private assets to the Main Lady and He Shu.

In the past, when He Shu was young, those assets were all managed by the Main Lady.

The Main Lady cherished her daughter and would occasionally give her some supplements.

There were also some personal gifts from He Jing and the red envelopes received during festivals.

Adding up all the income, He Shu’s small treasury had a savings of two to three thousand silver.