Chapter 133 Mint

The yard should be swept on weekdays, but since no one lives there, it still needs to be cleaned up carefully.

The Mo group has been trained and can do the maid's work in an orderly manner.

The nanny led her around the yard, and the head maid Sui Mo pulled her aside to ask about the daily life in the manor.

Qin Zhaoyue sat for a while in Shuyuzhai, which is the study.

She had always felt sleepy after eating since she was a child, and the same thing happened after she traveled through time.

He rested his elbows on the desk, propped up his cheeks and dozed off.

The corners of his mouth parted as he murmured unconsciously, but his voice was so weak that he said, "How is the guard?"

The sound that reaches the ears comes from the flowing flame, "loose on the outside, tight on the inside."

Qin Zhaoyue's eyes were almost narrowed into a line, but he couldn't help but roll his eyes up.

"Who asked you that? Is there a Divine Martial Realm?"

The gap in strength between the Divine Martial Realm and the Qi Martial Realm is huge. If there is no Divine Martial Realm in the manor, Liu Yan will be able to enter an empty place, and Qin Zhaoyue will be safe.

But if there is... once the investigation reveals any clues, it could be a disaster in an instant.

Liu Yan paused slightly and explained briefly.

Since everyone is at the Divine Martial Realm, it is difficult to detect unless "momentum" is used.

What's more, King Rui may be in collusion with sorcerers, who are the best in the world at concealing the secrets of heaven.

In a nutshell, just because it hasn’t been discovered yet doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist.

Therefore, after entering the garden, Liu Yan has been very cautious and suppressed his true energy at the fifth level.

He disguised himself slightly to cover up his face, and Ping An's big body attracted everyone's attention. So far, no special information has been found.

Qin Zhaoyue sighed inwardly. She actually hoped that the prince would act on impulse, but unfortunately, the possibility of this was very slim.

"In that case, proceed with caution."

"yes!"

Seven days passed in a flash.

Qin Zhaoyue dined with the old prince every day, and they never ate the same dishes twice, which made her very happy.

When he was happy, he would stroll around the manor, ride horses, pick fruits, fish, and play with little girls;

When I was lazy, I would stay in the yard, play chess, read picture books, and watch the breeze and rain as I gave Ping An some tips for practice...

For seven consecutive days, she slept until she woke up naturally every day. She was so carefree that she almost didn't want to leave.

However, there has been no progress in the investigation.

Liu Yan had already figured out the layout of the entire manor and would secretly explore it after nightfall.

But Prince Rui really seemed like a leisurely prince living in a remote corner. His life was no different from that of the Sixth Princess, except that it was more fulfilling.

There were no outsiders coming and going, and there was no unusual intrusion into the residences of the two royal heirs, as if there was no suspicion at all.

It rained again today. After noon, Qin Zhaoyue had someone move a bamboo couch under the corridor.

Staring at the rain falling into the pond in a daze, I feel leisurely and comfortable.

At this time, someone came hurriedly to report that the high prince was coming to visit.

In the main hall, Qin Zhaoqiong stated his purpose.

"The scouts sent to the various counties of Bailu Prefecture have all reported back that the flood control measures within their borders are as timely and effective as those in Bailu County.

The riverbanks were reinforced, flood discharge areas were designated in advance, and there was no risk of displacement."

In fact, after leaving the manor that day, Qin Zhaoqiong sent out a second group of people, led by officials from the Wanhu Division.

She only said that she was inspecting people's livelihood, which was in line with the requirements of disaster relief and flood control, and there was nothing abrupt about it.

We received news this morning that the eight counties in the state are in good order, and the elderly are well cared for and the sick are well treated.

At that time, Qin Zhaoqiong understood that it was not just one county that knew about the counterfeit currency issue, but the entire Bailu State was involved.

"Since the water situation in Bailu Province is under control, I don't plan to stay any longer. I will focus my main attention on the other two provinces and will set off soon."

Prince Rui nodded and said, "Yan Wenyuan does things in an orderly manner.

He once served as a fourth-rank official in the Wanhu Division and was in charge of compiling large-scale household registers.

After taking office as the governor of Bailu Prefecture, he mostly followed the methods of Fengjing. Although they were a bit rigid, he was able to respond in time when encountering any unexpected situations.

The eldest girl is leaving, but what news have you received from the capital?"

Qin Zhaoqiong cupped his hands and said, "I've ordered a thorough investigation, but I'm not good at investigating cases, so His Majesty has other plans.

I came here to reunite and talk with my sixth sister before we part."

"Alas," King Rui sighed, "it's hard for you."

He had come to realize during this period that the Fifth Prince was not very useful, but his good point was that he didn't cause any trouble.

If I can establish a good relationship with the future crown prince, maybe I can live a peaceful life like him.

As for the Sixth Princess... let's not talk about her, she's just a pleasure-seeker.

There are three royal heirs in the disaster relief team, and the most useful one is the one in front of you.

"I'll have someone clean up a yard for you. It won't be too much to rest for a day or two."

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. There's no need to go through so much trouble. Sixth Sister and I can just stay together. I don't think she'll mind."

"Heh..." Prince Rui chuckled. That's not necessarily true.

I don't know how Qin Zhaoqiong, who is so decisive and ruthless, can get along with that lazy guy.

Prince Rui has seen this these days. He has grown up yet he always bullies his daughter.

It was not easy for him to have a daughter in his old age. He had witnessed it twice with his own eyes.

But Mingyi was the type who only cared about food and not about punishment. When she saw what new things Zhaoyue had, she eagerly went over to him.

Oh, bald head!

King Rui waved his hand and was too lazy to lead the way himself, so he had his servants lead Qin Zhaoqiong there.

Soon, the two sisters met in the yard.

After sending everyone around him away, we chatted in the study for a while. Without feeling any prying eyes, we finally got to the point.

"Sixth sister, I didn't report the matter of the bad currency back to Beijing..."

The bad currency case has caused widespread harm, but there has been no progress.

However, Yinzhe advised that it would be of no use to send a message back to the capital.

The Tianyan Sect had been silent for fourteen years. Its leader had recently gone to the capital, and her two sisters had been assassinated by a sorcerer.

Now that two Xuanji Guards at the Divine Martial Realm are involved here, Fengjing will definitely not send a third one, otherwise the safety of the capital will be in jeopardy, and it will be useless to send other fourth- and fifth-grade guards.

Unexpectedly, after seven days, King Rui didn't find anything unusual.

So Qin Zhaoqiong took advantage of the reunion before departure and saved one person just to explore the coin mint tonight.

"Liuyan Qianhu is fast, so let him investigate."

Liu Yan had no objection, but before leaving, he muttered, "What do you mean by fast? It's my speed..."

The Bailu County Mint is just fifteen miles east of the manor.

Prince Rui actually held the official position of Money Supervisor, which was not high, only the fifth rank, but he was the highest person in charge of minting coins in the local area.

Everyone used to think that he must have some official business, but unexpectedly, after seven days, he had no official business at all.

The Mint was huge, and a village was built around the copper mine, but entry and exit were strictly controlled, far exceeding the iron mine.

According to their functions, there are seven departments: Mining Bureau, Smelting Institute, Carving and Mold Institute, Foundry, Quality Inspection Department, Warehouse Department, and Transportation Department.

In the Quality Inspection Department, Inspector Qian Cheng and the Registrar sat opposite each other, drinking sour plum drinks to cool off.

"This awful weather, I don't know how long it will last. It's really wasting time."

"Don't worry about that. It's a good time to take a break. Otherwise, how could we have such a leisurely time like this?"

"Has the last batch been shipped out?"

"Don't worry, the Treasury has checked three times, and not a single one is left."

"Well, we should be careful. After all, the imperial envoy is still in Bailu County..."

Before he finished speaking, a three-foot-long sword appeared out of thin air on the neck of Inspector Qian Cheng.