"Thank you for your hard work, Minister Li."

With a smile, Mingyue saw off the Minister of Justice, then turned to the Minister of Works, whose eyes were burning with enthusiasm. "Lord Lin, the blueprints are now in your hands. I'll leave this project to you."

Minister Lin suppressed his burning desire and maintained his composure, saying, "Grand Preceptor, there are some things I still need to ask you for advice on. Would it be convenient for you?"

"Of course it's convenient. I'll leave once the new military officer from the imperial court arrives here."

"The Imperial Advisor is extremely learned. Building with such blueprints is a blessing for the people of Huaizhou!"

Mingyue replied modestly, "Your Majesty is wise."

778 lay dead in Mingyue's mind. It wanted to urge its host to go back, but it didn't dare. It could only sob softly.

Mingyue listened to the annoying crying in her mind, but her expression remained unchanged. "Minister Lin, it's better to start this construction sooner rather than later. We've already recruited people, so we can start construction immediately."

"Yes, I'll arrange it right away!"

As soon as Minister Lin left, Mingyue's face fell. "Why are you crying?"

[Waaaaah, host~ Let's go back to the capital! Shen Yu can talk now, we can go to the capital! If we don't go back soon, Su Linglong will be out of control!]

"What's the rush? Her space can devour life force, but I can make her spit it out."

She couldn't help with anything, but she cried more than anyone else.

Mingyue, thoroughly annoyed, blocked 778.

778, realizing he'd been blocked: How long have you been here?

Mingyue stayed for another month. The new Duwei took office, and the project was completed. Mingyue returned in the same carriage she had come in.

The journey was relaxed and pleasant, with occasional stops to admire the scenery and savor some wild game.

The imperial chefs looked at Shen Yu with increasing satisfaction. If it weren't for the limited ingredients, they would have loved to pass on all their skills to her.

It's rare to find such a promising talent; I'd like to get him into the Imperial Kitchen.

"Look again, she's also my chef."

Mingyue couldn't possibly be unaware of the two imperial chefs' unspoken thoughts!

No one can take away her personal chef!

Royal chefs: Sigh!

After traveling for half a month, they arrived in the capital. Mingyue and Ji Yong'an returned to their respective residences, while the imperial chef, having completed his mission, went straight back to the palace.

Xiao Cui had already learned of the Imperial Preceptor's return to the mansion and was waiting at the door. When she saw Xiao Yun accompanied by two unfamiliar women, the smile on Xiao Cui's face froze.

Hesitantly, he walked over and watched suspiciously as an older woman lifted the curtain, and Mingyue stepped out of the carriage.

Xiao Cui quickly bowed and greeted him, "Your Excellency, Grand Preceptor."

"Okay, arrange accommodation for them."

Xiao Cui, "Are they newly acquired maids?"

Mingyue lifted her eyelids and looked at Xiaocui calmly, "Yes, is there anything else?"

Xiao Cui shook her head, watching Mingyue leave with a panicked heart. The fact that the Grand Preceptor had so many servants around him was very disadvantageous to her.

Why did you get so confused back then, clinging to the comforts of the capital and not wanting to suffer in the north, thus missing the chance to prove your loyalty to the Grand Preceptor?

"Xiao Cui, you pack the things in the carriage first, I'll make arrangements for the two of them."

Xiao Cui glanced at Xiao Yun with annoyance, "Are you feeling smug? Sharing the suffering with the Imperial Advisor?"

Xiaoyun frowned slightly. "I am a servant girl, it is my duty to serve you, sir."

"Who knows what you're really thinking!"

So what if she accompanied the Imperial Advisor to the North once? Why is she being mocked for not being worthy of being the Imperial Advisor's servant?

Having traveled with Mingyue, Xiaoyun had seen a lot, and her sisterly affection for Xiaocui had faded. "Think what you want, Sister Chen Yao, Chenyu, let's go."