What should we do tomorrow?

Gongyang asked Bai a question. She followed behind Tang Huan, skipping and hopping happily where Tang Huan couldn't see her.

This is completely inconsistent with her previous portrayal of a princess from the Northern Region.

"What do you think?" Tang Huan asked in return.

Gongyang Tingbai did not answer the question. "How would I know? They're not visiting the Northern Region, they're visiting your Qihuai County. You're definitely the host."

In fact, after visiting the factory, Gongyang Tingbai had already confirmed all the types of goods that Beiyu wanted to take from Qihuai County, and even had a rough plan for the quantity.

Logically speaking, she could have left Qihuai County and returned home today, and then have the Northern Region's team come to conduct the trade handover.

However, this princess from the Northern Region really enjoyed the peaceful and leisurely life in Qihuai County and didn't want to return to the Northern Region so soon.

"This is such a hassle," Tang Huan complained impatiently, then stopped talking and just kept walking ahead.

Gongyang couldn't help but chuckle upon hearing Bai's voice.

After these days of close contact, she has gained a deeper understanding of Tang Huan.

Apart from the competition, Tang Huan did not show any assertiveness. He was always cheerful and smiling, as if he were really an elderly county magistrate who only needed to take a stroll around and look around every day.

Not only is he not assertive, but he is sometimes extremely lazy and unwilling to participate in anything.

Although nothing major happened in Qihuai County, whenever someone came to the government office to report, he would simply hand over the task to someone else and only go there personally when no one else could do it for him.

For someone with this kind of personality, dealing with this group of wealthy young men from Beijing would probably be a minor trouble.

Perhaps Tang Huan is already thinking about what excuse to use to escape.

In fact, Gongyang's idea of ​​listening to Bai was not wrong.

Tang Huan did want to escape, but he was thinking more about Wu Lanshan's identity and the purpose of this group of people coming here.

"The appearance of this prince is too coincidental, and the timing of Cui Yuanzhao and the others' arrival in Qihuai County is also very clever, precisely after I obtained the imperial edict and killed the Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review..."

When facing those people from the capital, Tang Huan didn't even ask what kind of reaction this matter had caused in the capital.

He had no intention of inquiring about it, not because he didn't care, but because he felt it wasn't the right time yet.

"Although Cui Yuanzhao is the prime minister's son, he's not very bright. He probably wouldn't test me for his father's sake, but I don't know if Cui Renshi has other plans behind the scenes."

"Among this group, apart from Cui Yuanzhao, the others probably came to Qihuai County with other motives..."

Tang Huan returned to the county government office with a head full of questions.

After having dinner with Cui Yuanzhao and his entourage, it was time for Tang Huan to rest, as is her daily routine.

Unfortunately, even after lying down on the bed, he still couldn't fall asleep after more than ten minutes.

Tang Huan usually has a good quality of sleep and can fall asleep quickly every time.

"Damn it, I really shouldn't drink too much before bed. I should have gotten completely drunk."

Now, instead of becoming blurry due to the alcohol, my mind is becoming clearer and clearer.

Tang Huan simply got out of bed and hurriedly put on his clothes. There was a commotion coming from the small bed a few meters away.

Upon hearing Tang Huan's voice, Xue'e turned to the side and asked, "My lord, what is wrong?"

Tang Huan slowed her footsteps and walked up to Xue'e.

The girl covered herself tightly with the blanket, only half of her head showing, and looked at Tang Huan with curious eyes.

"It's okay, you go to sleep. I can't sleep, so I'll go for a walk."

After gently touching Xue'e's forehead, Tang Huan put on his coat and left the room, carefully closing the door behind him.

The moonlight is bright tonight, illuminating the ground in a white glow.

Suddenly, I heard the sound of tiles sliding overhead.

Tang Huan tensed up for a moment and abruptly turned her head to look over.

Gongyang Tingbai landed in front of Tang Huan. She noticed Tang Huan's expression and mocked, "I thought you were fearless. What, are you worried that I'm an assassin?"

"You make it sound so easy that you're saying I'm not afraid of anything. I'm made of flesh and blood, not iron. I can die if I get seriously injured."

Tang Huan walked outside, then turned back and asked, "I'm going out for a walk, are you coming?"

"Let's go, why not?"

After hearing Gongyang Tingbai quickly catch up behind him, Tang Huan slowly said, "I suspect that some of the people who came to Qihuai County this time have ill intentions."

"They're just a few sons of high-ranking officials. What can they possibly do on your turf?"

Tang Huan stroked her chin. "I don't know either. I just have a feeling something bad is going to happen."

After saying that, Tang Huan took out a small pot from his sleeve, opened it, and took a sip.

Gongyang Tingbai glanced at it and asked, "What is that?"

"Wine." Then the wine pot was presented to Gongyang Tingbai.

Gongyang Tingbai accepted the drink without hesitation and took a big gulp.

Tang Huan took the wine jug back with a hint of heartache, "Drink it sparingly."

"You earn so much money, how can you be so stingy!"

Tang Huan sighed, "Never mind, I'll just buy another pot of wine later."

It wasn't that Tang Huan was unwilling to spend money, but if he went out at night and was discovered, who knew what might happen.

To avoid this situation, Tang Huan led Gongyang Tingbai around the bustling city center.

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