Chapter 186 Storytelling

In the back hall, brothers and sisters sat and drank tea.

Qin Zhaoyue took a glance and found that the third and fourth sisters were quite calm.

She had just lost her temper in the main hall, but when she turned her head around, it didn't show at all, she looked gentle and smiling.

This is called tactical anger, and it seems quite realistic.

"Sixth sister, do you like the cooking skills of our chef?"

Qin Zhaoyue shrugged. "I'm not picky. Anything delicious is fine."

"If you like it, come often."

"You are so generous. I thought you were going to give me the cook."

Qin Zhaowan covered her mouth and chuckled, "When I grow up, I can play with my brothers and sisters."

"Humph," Xiao Jiu snorted coldly, "That's three thousand taels of silver for a little fun."

Qin Zhaowan:......

Qin Zhaoshu: ...

When they heard about this for the first time, they always felt that... it was something that the Sixth Sister would do.

Qin Zhaoyue's expression was extremely calm. "So what? Force you to give it? It costs me money to support those guards, doesn't it?"

Speaking of this, the fourth princess Qin Zhaoshu suddenly interrupted,

"I heard that the Queen Mother sent a group of Blue Luan Guards to Sixth Sister, and I heard that there is a centurion among them?"

Because of Qin Zhaoyue's strange behavior, her real contribution in disaster relief was suppressed.

His Majesty has issued a gag order, limiting it to a very small number of people.

Except for Qin Zhaoqiong, not much is known about the rest of the royal heirs, including the fifth prince who was traveling with him.

It was not surprising to reward the Qilin Guards, as everyone had people around them when they left the palace to set up their own offices, but the Qingluan Guards were the palace guards.

Rewarding one or two people for their meritorious service was reasonable, but rewarding thirteen people at once, including a centurion, was an unprecedented favor.

Qin Zhaoyue looked straight at the fourth sister who asked the question. She guessed that the others were also wondering about this question.

"If any of you were engulfed by the broken dam and washed away for half an hour, and were assassinated twice, I believe His Majesty would also grant you a reward."

In reality, it was definitely less than half an hour, but that didn't stop her from telling lies.

"Attacked twice?"

Not to mention the three younger ones, Qin Zhaowan and Qin Zhaoshu both read the memorial regarding disaster relief and flood control.

"Sixth sister, I remember there was an assassination attempt in Longmen County. Could there be another one?"

Qin Zhaoyue understood in his heart.

The second time was not actually an assassination. In Bailu County, the other party just had a face-to-face encounter with Liu Yan.

Seeing that the two imperial sisters didn't make any associations, it seems that His Majesty has strictly blocked the information about Bailu County.

That's good...

"It happened to me once, and it happened to my eldest sister once. Isn't that two times?"

is that so?

Qin Zhaowan was a little suspicious, but Sixth Sister looked very calm, and didn't seem to be hiding anything.

At this time, Xiaojiu pulled Qin Zhaoyue's sleeve and asked, "Sixth sister, is it dangerous?"

Qin Zhaoyue turned her head and asked, "Zhaolong, do you know what a dam collapse is?"

"I know. The Master taught me that a thousand-mile dam can be breached by the action of an ant."

"Well, can you imagine what it would be like if the dam collapsed ten feet in front of you?"

Everyone was silent, some were imagining the scene, and some were already feeling sorry for Lao Liu.

“The guards were all around us at the time, but they were swept away by the first wave of flood.

They desperately tried to catch me, but in the end they failed. I was swept away very far, and luckily I survived."

It's basically true, but it slightly ignores her own strength.

When Qin Zhaoyue described the horrific scene in a calm tone, Xiaojiu silently clutched her clothes.

Noticing worry in the naughty child's eyes, he couldn't help but touch her little head.

Well... this kid is a little smart, but his judgment of people is still too superficial.

Even if I have laid such a foundation, haven't I seen that my third and fourth sisters didn't believe it completely?

"Sixth Sister..."

Xiaoqi and Xiaoba also tensed their bodies and looked nervous.

Maybe they are still young and don't have a deep idea about competing for the throne or the position of crown prince. Although their relationship is not close, the blood relationship still exists.

"Relax, I'm back safe and sound."

Qin Zhaoyue sat crookedly, patted Xiaojiu's clenched fist, and then held it in his hand and played with it.

A small one, with skin as white as cream and thin as if without bones...

"Zhao Yue," asked the fourth sister, who had been relatively quiet today, "Do you have any clues or guesses about the murderer?"

Even the fourth brother doesn’t know the details. It seems that the official intelligence doesn’t even mention the existence of the “sorcerer”.

Qin Zhaoyue shrugged his shoulders. "Who knows? After all, I'm just a bystander. The real target is my elder sister."

When this was mentioned, the room fell silent.

Qin Zhaoqiong's experience is overwhelming. Not to mention his military career, he is the only royal heir with real military achievements.

Disaster relief and flood control added practical and administrative experience, which allowed him to leave his younger brothers and sisters far behind, with only his second brother barely able to catch up.

The time of an incense stick passed in a flash, and Qin Zhaowan and Qin Zhaoshu went to meet with the talented women.

Qin Zhaoyue did not join in the fun and stayed in the back hall.

After she started talking, the three little ones became very interested in the disaster relief mission and kept pestering her to tell them stories.

In the side hall, the first person to be interviewed was Zheng Huiyin.

The importance of the Duke's Mansion is self-evident. If we can take her down first, it will serve as a great example.

Zheng Huiyin bowed respectfully and there was nothing wrong with her.

The young lady has been staying at home for a while now and looks much more mature.

"Miss Zheng, I wonder what you think about signing up for the imperial examination?"

The first to speak was Qin Zhaoshu, with a gentle expression and a slow pace of speech, giving off a sense of security as he spoke.

"Your Highness, I'm sure you're all aware of my situation. The Duke's Mansion... is not something I can make the final decision on."

"I heard that Miss Zheng has already started discussing marriage?"

Zheng Huiyin didn't show it on her face and was mentally prepared, but she still subconsciously clenched her fists when she heard the words.

"Yes, so what?"

The tone was still flat, but Qin Zhaoshu still caught the subtle difference, and the sense of alienation was even stronger.

"Have you ever thought that you could live a completely different life?

If you are willing to take part in the provincial examination, although it does not guarantee that you will pass, the possibility is very high.

Miss Zheng, are you really willing to become a tool for marriage?

Will you keep your talents hidden in your boudoir, and from now on follow your husband and raise your children?"

Zheng Huiyin lowered her head, making it impossible to see her expression.

After a long time, suppressed laughter was suddenly heard.

When he raised his head again, a self-deprecating smile appeared on his face, "I'm willing..."