Chapter 111 Imperial Edict

Sui Mo took off the sword, held it horizontally with his right hand, pressed the bottom of the scabbard with his left hand, and pulled it out half a foot away.

She is equipped with two swords, the right one is never unsheathed.

No one knew that the blade was half a foot shorter than the scabbard, and there was a hidden mechanism underneath.

"Your Highness."

Qin Zhaoyue subconsciously took the sword she handed over, but his mind was confused: What is this doing at this critical moment?

Sui Mo's expression was extremely solemn as he took out a bright yellow cloth from the mechanism.

Yinzhe remained calm.

In fact, Sui Mo didn't know that there was actually a second person in the entire team who knew about the existence of this imperial edict.

Xuanji Guard is responsible for monitoring the world and all officials. Their main responsibility this time is to secretly protect Her Royal Highness the Princess.

Of course she understood what Qin Zhaoyue meant, but it was still a bit inappropriate for her to come forward. It would be different with this imperial edict.

But, Sui Mo isn't the only one in the team who carries a secret message...

Meng Jian and the deputy general were at the front. Seeing Sui Mo carefully pick up and unfold the bright yellow cloth, they knew it was an imperial edict.

"By the grace of Heaven and the Mandate of Heaven, Fengque proclaims:"

Sui Mo spoke loudly, and all the soldiers knelt on one knee.

Yinzhe took a step back and bowed in the direction of the imperial edict.

Qin Zhaoyue was confused. She was still holding the sword. Should she kneel or not?

Sui Mo ignored her and continued reading:

"I have been entrusted with the mission of heaven to care for the people of the land. Now three states have been ravaged by floods, with sixteen counties being the worst hit.

The emperor's sixth daughter, Qin Zhaoyue, is a beautiful and graceful girl from the royal family. She is ordered to take charge of all disaster relief and flood control affairs.

From the provincial capital to the county government, from the imperial guards to the garrison troops, all matters involving relief and dredging were subject to his control.

He was granted the imperial sword, and if he encountered anyone who was corrupt or disobeyed his orders, the governor could execute him first and report to the emperor later.

"You carry out the will of heaven and save the people. How admirable!"

"My lord, I obey the order!"

He subconsciously said "I obey your order", but the place fell into a strange silence.

Qin Zhaoyue:?

Yuxiu Tianjia? Who? Who are you talking about?

Yinzhe stood up, clenched her fists in her sleeves, her cheekbones relaxed under her veil, and her lips were pursed into a thin line.

The atmosphere was not right, and she tried her best to restrain herself from laughing out loud.

She admitted that the Sixth Prince was indeed extraordinary, but the Yuxiu Heavenly Family...

When I think of His Majesty's expression when he wrote these words in the Imperial Study...

Ugh...can't laugh!

Qin Zhaoyue was stunned.

As early as when she was in Mingyan County, she had guessed that Sui Mo might be carrying out some mission from the Queen Mother, but she never expected it to be this.

The imperial sword and the power to act at one's own discretion can execute all officials below the rank of governor.

The governor is the highest official in the state!

"Your Highness, what you hold in your hand is the Imperial Sword."

As he spoke, Sui Mo took a few quick steps and handed the imperial edict to Meng Jian.

Meng Jian took it with both hands, unfolded it and took a quick look.

The content is exactly the same as what was described in Sui Mo. It is stamped with the imperial seal "Zai Wu Han Zhang" and also has the private seal of His Majesty "Phoenix Beak Seal", which is a clear order from the Fenggetai.

Meng Jian and the deputy general read it, and then respectfully handed the imperial edict back with strange expressions, not knowing what to say for a moment.

On the surface, Her Royal Highness the Princess only received the position of Deputy Envoy for Disaster Relief, which was because Lord Gu of the Ministry of Civil Affairs was sensible and did not fight for power.

But His Majesty actually trusts His Majesty so much, this is a true imperial decree.

Your Majesty...what are you thinking...

It is difficult to guess the emperor's intentions, but now that the order has been made, they only need to follow it.

Meng Jian looked up at the woman not far away, and his heart was filled with shock.

If she was just a marginal princess, there might be a slight possibility.

Now, Your Majesty has entrusted me with such an important task, which is definitely not a power that an ordinary royal heir can command.

The throne, the succession to the throne, if the Sixth Princess is within your majesty's consideration...

Meng Jian took a deep breath and forced himself to suppress his irritability.

Pei Xueqi was also at the front and also witnessed the imperial edict.

Since it was the imperial edict from Fenggetai, it meant that my father approved of the contents of the imperial edict.

"You are not worthy of her..."

There was a buzzing in my head, and my father's words echoed in my mind again and again.

At that time, I just thought it was a joke from my father, but the content of the imperial edict clearly showed that the Sixth Princess's ability was recognized by His Majesty and the Prime Minister!

Sui Mo put the imperial edict back into the mechanism and closed the scabbard, as if he had just done an ordinary thing, and returned to his previous position.

His expression was calm, but his heart was beating like a drum.

Carrying this imperial edict, she also felt a lot of pressure.

Her Majesty only said that it should be taken out and read out at the appropriate time, and the decision is in her hands.

The fact that the lazy Sixth Princess was asked to take on the task of flood control and disaster relief shows that the eldest princess's situation is not optimistic. Sui Mo believes that now is the right time.

Qin Zhaoyue let out a breath of foul air.

Damn it, just because I showed off my skills in the Imperial Study, why would the Queen Mother entrust me with such an important task...Is he crazy?

In any case, it is beneficial to the current situation.

"Meng Jian, organize the Imperial Guards to build rafts, conduct salvage operations, gather troops, and search for surviving Tiangongsi officials.

At the same time, scouts were dispatched upstream and downstream to survey the water conditions and come up with practical rescue plans.”

"I obey your orders!"

"Deputy General Hu, wade through the water to the Longmen County Government Office.

Whether you are adjusting the boat or building the raft, I will give you four hours. I need to see 10,000 laborers.

Those who are strong and healthy, regardless of gender, will be transferred to the river bank here.

In this emergency, we must act with discretion. If the county magistrate disobeys orders, or if the people disobey, you have the power to execute them, and I will bear all the consequences."

Deputy General Hu's eyes were stern, "I obey your orders!"

"Hidden Thousand Households, the initial timber felling is now yours."

"yes!"

Her gold wire is indeed the most suitable for this purpose, and she can cut out a batch of usable materials at the fastest speed.

"Everyone is doing their part. I hope to complete disaster relief and leave Longmen County by this time tomorrow."

"yes!"

Longmen County, Li’s House.

The vermilion animal-head door knocker swayed in the wind and rain, and the bronze door rim emitted an intermittent buzzing sound.

The five-inch-thick oak door was locked shut by the bolt, and the rain that seeped in through the gaps wove spider-web-like moisture marks on the blue brick screen wall.

The draft brought moisture to the carved window lattices, but the three-layer patterned window paper made of mulberry paper mixed with glutinous rice paste was still holding up.

The door to the main hall was tightly closed, keeping the wind and rain out.

Li Xuan sat upright at the head of the table, raised his head slightly, and glanced at the two people in the hall with half-closed eyes.

"What are Father's orders?"

Chansi clasped her fists and said, "Our main responsibility is to protect the young master's safety. The rest are nothing more than unimportant tasks."

"Oh?" Li Xuan's lips curled up in a playful arc, "Then let's talk about this insignificant task."

"Yes, I went to the county government office today to bear witness. I had no intention of taking action against the imperial envoy and his entourage."

Poxiao lowered his head silently, worried that his expression would reveal a flaw.

When it comes to making up lies, it has to be the old partner. He can remain calm and composed, and act so confidently.

He can't do this job...

Li Xuan sneered, "Really? Just a testimony?"

"Yes, absolutely."

"I didn't even know when my father recruited a sorcerer."

Chansi waved her hands quickly, "I've been by the young master's side the whole time, I didn't know. I was even shocked when I saw him today."

Li Xuan took a deep breath, "Get out!"

"Okay, Master."

Leaving the main hall, Chansi put away her playful smile.

Damn the sorcerer! He hid a powerful Divine Martial Realm expert in secret without informing us in advance.

He sent a message to the Dawn beside him:

"Send a message back immediately. We might have been exposed. Tell them to prepare in advance..."