Chapter 082 Who should I ask?

The next morning, at the beginning of the morning, five thousand imperial guards were ready to go.

The rain stopped for an hour or so in the early hours of this morning, but it started to drizzle again now.

Fortunately, after a night's rest, the imperial guards were in good spirits and could withstand the subsequent journey.

All the people from Chiyan County, including the governor, were present to see him off.

County Magistrate Zhou Yanqing and Metallurgical Magistrate Duan Lifeng were at the front, taking the lead in bowing and saluting.

"On behalf of the people of Chiyan County, I would like to thank Your Highness for your disaster relief."

Qin Zhaoqiong sat upright on his horse, wearing armor and a solemn expression. "We must not slack off on digging the canal. I'm sending His Highness the Sixth Prince as the military supervisor. The work must be completed within three days."

This matter had been reported to the county government in advance, and all the officials present were aware of it, so they were not surprised.

The flood season has arrived, and the princess cannot stay in one county for too long. More than a dozen counties in Bailu Prefecture and Henei Prefecture have been severely affected.

If it weren't for the special disaster of Tiezha Mountain in Chiyan County, the imperial relief team probably wouldn't have come here.

"Your Highness, please rest assured. I will cooperate with Your Highness the Sixth Prince to complete the drainage project."

"I hope you'll keep your word. As for those unconventional actions, I'll report them as appropriate. If the disaster is brought under control, you'll have a share of the credit."

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

Qin Zhaoqiong turned to look at his sixth sister, "Zhaoyue, we must not slack off on the flood control work. After you complete the diversion of Chiyan County, reunite with me."

Qin Zhaoyue got up early again, and this time she dressed up quite formally, putting on makeup and looking like a well-behaved and obedient younger sister.

"Don't worry, elder sister. Leave it to me. I will definitely supervise them well."

Qin Zhaoqiong looked at her deeply, revealing some worry at the right time, but her gaze finally fell on Pei Xueqiao, but she did not say anything else.

The fifth prince was also sitting on his horse and clenched his fists when he saw this.

Chiyan County's water management strategy is progressing steadily. Staying here is just to supervise the progress and pocket the credit. This job... he can do it too!

We are all useless, so why does such a good thing fall on the sixth sister?

He only got the news in the morning and immediately met with his eldest sister to ask to stay, but was flatly refused.

Looking at the well-behaved sixth sister opposite him, Qin Jingzhan clenched his fists.

Qin Zhaoyue didn't care about that. He waved his hand and said, "Let's go."

"yes!"

The princess immediately set off with nearly 5,000 imperial guards, leaving only 200 cavalrymen in Chiyan County.

When the figures of the imperial guards completely disappeared in the rain, Qin Zhaoyue's shoulders slumped and he yawned.

"Let's go, let's go back to sleep."

"This..." Zhou Yanqing took a step forward, "Sixth Prince, why don't you go to the mine to supervise the canal construction?"

Qin Zhaoyue half-closed her eyes. "County Magistrate Zhou, right? Can you guarantee that the canal will be dug within three days?"

"I am willing to sign a military order and will do my best."

"That's it. I'll come to inspect it in three days. If you can't finish it, watch out for your head."

After saying this, he started to walk away, but before he had taken two steps, another person appeared in front of him. It was Pei Xueqiao.

He never expected that he would want to give up as soon as the eldest princess left, and gradually realized that this job was not so easy.

He stood in front of them with his head held high, and saluted, "Sixth Prince, the Grand Prince has instructed me to record your every word and action for review afterwards."

The atmosphere of the farewell team suddenly became solemn.

Qin Zhaoyue's face was filled with anger, and he curled his lips, "Oh, I didn't know that Master Pei actually had the ambition to be a hall attendant.

How about I make a suggestion to the Empress Dowager after we return to the capital and fulfill your wishes?"

Comparing Pei Xueqi, the son of the prime minister and the top scholar, to an attendant is already a great insult, but the most crucial point is not this.

The current empress, the attendant is a female official! Master Pei, if you want to take up your post, you must first go to the Jingshifang...

The veins on Pei Xueqi's forehead were throbbing, and he was obviously very angry.

He finally realized that this task was much more difficult than he had imagined, and would also offend the Sixth Princess.

However, thinking of the eldest princess's repeated instructions before leaving, he forced himself to hold back and not give in.

"Your Highness, flood control is a serious matter. Please consider the overall situation!"

Pei Xueqi bowed deeply, respectfully but firmly.

Qin Zhaoyue's face turned pale with anger, his chest heaving violently, "Master Pei, are you planning to do it your own way?"

"Your Highness, please consider the overall situation!"

Everyone at the city gate was silent, and only the sound of rain hitting oil-paper umbrellas could be heard.

"Hmph!" Qin Zhaoyue finally flicked his sleeves, walked around Pei Xueqiao and went out.

Sui Mo, who was holding an umbrella beside him, asked at the right moment, "Your Highness, are we going back home?"

"Why go back to the mansion?" Qin Zhaoyue was furious, walking quickly. "Didn't you hear Master Pei wanted to complain? Go to the mine!"

“Yes, yes, yes…”

Zhou Yanqing and Duan Lifeng looked at each other, with a hint of smile in their eyes.

When his eyes fell on Pei Xueqiao who was still bowing, he couldn't help but feel a hint of sympathy.

They all understood the meaning of the eldest princess's meaningful look. The job of being the top scholar... is not an easy one.

However, among the disaster relief team, it is probably only this person's status that can suppress the Sixth Princess.

As for the Sixth Princess...she truly lives up to her name...

"Master Pei, let's catch up quickly."

They dared not make sarcastic remarks about the prime minister's legitimate son, and had to treat him as a idol.

Pei Xueqi straightened up, his face pale.

Everyone thought it was because he was humiliated, and no one knew what he was really thinking.

It's over... I was not at an advantage to begin with, and now I've offended her again...

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At the beginning of the morning, in the Huangji Palace, all the civil and military officials were already in place, but His Majesty had not yet arrived.

Your Majesty is diligent in his government and such situations rarely occur. Gradually, some unrest arose and people were inevitably talking about it.

In the Huanghuan Palace, the Empress's bedroom, Qin Minghuang's face was as gloomy as water.

I just received a secret letter from Yinzhe. Underground dams, blast furnaces, and privately cast ironware are tantamount to treason!

Originally, a Xuanji Guard of the Divine Martial Realm would have been enough to escort them, but since such a major case was involved, they might not be able to do it.

No wonder Yinzhe asked for help and stated that the person had to be at the Divine Martial Realm.

Counting the days, it has been a day and a half since the news came out. According to the secret letter, the disaster relief team must have entered Chiyan County.

Qin Minghuang only thought for a dozen breaths before making his choice.

"Call Liu Yan."

Soon, "Liuyan" in a green dress entered the empress's bedroom.

"Your Majesty."

Qin Minghuang directly handed over the secret letter and said, "Read it yourself."

There was a secret mark on the letter, and Liu Yan recognized it as coming from Yinzhe at a glance.

He was slightly surprised when he found out it was a letter asking for help. They were both captains of Xuanji Guard, but the other one was very arrogant.

I read ten lines at a glance and immediately understood the reason.

With the large-scale private casting of ironware, Yinzhe had to investigate the case and secretly protect the royal heir, so he was really short of manpower.

He also understood why His Majesty had chosen his name, because he was the fastest among the third-rank warriors and could reach Chiyan County the fastest.

"Your Majesty, I just received news this morning that the current leader of the Tianyan Sect has entered Fengjing, but I don't know the reason yet.

If I leave now, the defense force in the capital will be..."

This time, Qin Minghuang frowned tightly.

The sorcerer of Tianyan Sect returned to Fengjing after fourteen years of silence. The one who came was the current leader, which caused another trouble.

After a moment's hesitation, Qin Minghuang made a cold and decisive statement: "No problem, I trust the Ziweitai official. Liuyan, protect the boss and Xiaoliu."

"yes!"

"You might as well ask Xiaoliu's opinion when investigating the case."

"Yes! Um..."

Liu Yan Huang Shen: Your Majesty, do you want to listen to what you are saying? Me? Xuan Ji Wei, who should I ask?

Qin Minghuang waved his sleeves and said, "Forget it. I'm afraid she'll be too lazy. I'll write you an imperial edict..."