"What did you fall for!" A gust of wind blew by, and Lan Yu was already standing in front of Tang 77. He spoke in a gentle tone, but Tang 77 noticed that the gloom in his eyes was still there.

Tang 77 felt a strange sense of sympathy for this young city lord. He had only been in office for a few days, yet he was always so gloomy. She even began to doubt Lan Yu's abilities.

Thinking this to herself, she didn't show it on her face. She pretended to be surprised and said, "Why did the city lord come to my residence at this hour, and why did he take such an unusual route?"

"77, I...I can't sleep." Lan Yu. She deliberately misspoke, saying "I miss you" instead of "I can't sleep."

Tang 77 sighed and comforted him, "Brother City Lord, everything takes time and cannot be accomplished overnight. Although it is difficult now, the Grand Minister of Agriculture has made arrangements, and the seeds will be planted on time. Geng Rui has also arranged for people to develop the city plan. My second sister and the others have also come from Huaiyuan. I will have them recruit students and train technicians. Soon our industry and commerce will gradually develop, and we will not let Lanling continue to be bullied by Lin'an and Yangcheng!"

Lan Yu smiled helplessly: "Did 77 think that's why I can't sleep?"

Lan Yu was confident that he could manage Lanling well and ensure that the people could live and work in peace and contentment. However, with Tang 77's help, things did go much more smoothly.

Tang 77 actually thought that his unhappiness was due to worrying about state affairs. Lin'an and Yangcheng, these two major cities, had caused him a lot of trouble in the past, and even his parents' deaths were related to them. Lan Yu would make them pay the price sooner or later.

Lan Yu was somewhat desperate. He said resentfully, "In 77's eyes, am I really that useless? Do you really not know why I am unhappy?"

Tang 77 was too lazy to deal with the sentimentality of this teenager. She said casually, "Brother City Lord has already made plans, so why worry? I've checked these past few days, and the officials you left behind are all very capable. Now that you've improved their treatment, they are even more loyal to you. My position as regent is somewhat superfluous. Why don't I change back into women's clothes and say that the regent has died suddenly? I'll go back to doing business with my sister and the others!"

Lan Yu's eyes darkened further. He pulled Tang 77 close and said, "No, you keep changing your mind. What do you take me for?"

Tang 77 cursed inwardly, but her face showed a wronged expression: "Brother Lan Yu, you hurt me!"

Lan Yu quickly let go and said sadly, "I'm sorry, I don't know what's wrong with me, I feel really upset, please don't cry!"

How could Lan Yu let Tang 77 go? Even dressed as a man, she had the aloof Geng Rui completely under her thumb. If she changed back into women's clothing, wouldn't she become the object of every man's desire? He absolutely would not allow such a thing to happen.

Lan Yu said softly, "77, I need you. The people of Lanling need you. Every suggestion you make has received a very good response. You have to continue as regent!" There was a pleading tone in her voice.

Tang 77 was just saying it; giving up halfway wasn't in her nature. However, she still wanted Lan Yu to feel that he owed her a huge favor.

She lowered her eyes, her long, thick eyelashes obscuring her bright, expressive eyes, giving her a pitiful and endearing appearance. She spoke softly and sweetly:

“But my family has sent people here, and I need their skills. They can also make a fortune by taking advantage of the revitalization of Lanling. If the people know about my relationship with the Tang family, they will definitely misunderstand and think we are profiting from the national crisis!”

"Then let's not let them know for now!" Lan Yu blurted out!

"I'm keeping it a secret from the officials and the people of Lanling, and from my family too. I don't have the ability to be in two places at once!" Tang 77 realized that Lan Yu was someone who responded to gentle persuasion but not force, so she spoke in a pitiful tone.

"I've already thought of everything for you!" Lan Yu said, taking out an exquisitely crafted mask. Needless to say, this must be Fang Wenyuan's masterpiece.

Lan Yu said smugly, "When you dress as a woman in the future, wear this and no one will recognize your true face!"

77 is so beautiful, I must put an end to everyone's hopes!

Tang 77 flatly refused: "I don't want to ask!" Tang 77 blurted out, "My family knows my appearance very well. Wearing a mask would be like protesting too much!"

As she spoke, she took the mask and put it on: "This mask is quite exquisite. When I wear it in men's clothing, my family won't recognize me. It can also cover my youthful face and add a sense of mystery. Although the officials in the court have seen me, it's better to mend the fence after the sheep are lost!"

Lan Yu was furious. Her carefully laid plans had been ruined by this, but there was nothing she could do!

Lan Yu helplessly ruffled Tang 77's hair and said, "77, what am I supposed to do!"

Tang 77 looked at herself in the mirror, wearing a mask that barely covered her forehead and face, and was quite pleased with herself. She said, "The people around Brother Lanyu are not only all good-looking, but they also all have unique skills. Please thank Fang Wenyuan for me!"

Lan Yu pulled Tang 77 in front of her with dissatisfaction, wrapped her arms around her waist and said, "77, have you never looked at me properly? What's so interesting about them!"

Tang77: "..."

What the heck!