"Eunuch, you don't know that Qingzhou is now blessed by the gods. I heard that Prince Jin is also favored by the gods." The man couldn't help but get excited when he mentioned the recent events in Qingzhou.
He had obtained extremely important information. If Eunuch Liu told Prime Minister Su and Prince Qing, he would definitely be credited with another great achievement.
"Get to the point." Eunuch Liu couldn't help but speak.
Fang Mu spoke frankly, "Father-in-law, you don't know that in Qingzhou today, everyone eats rice and flour. Even if there's nothing to eat, there are still sweet potatoes and potatoes. It's definitely not like before, with so many people starving everywhere. Not only that, there's meat to eat, vegetables to eat, and even clothes to keep warm."
"Also, the King of Jin has discovered an iron mine. All the strong men in the city are working there now, and the monthly wages are quite substantial."
"In addition, the King of Jin also had greenhouses built to grow vegetables. Men and women in the city who are weak and have difficulty moving can go there to help grow vegetables and make a living. To be honest, I have difficulty walking, so I also work in the greenhouse."
"Otherwise, given my situation, I wouldn't be alive today."
"Basically, everyone has enough to eat, and no one has to worry about food. Therefore, His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin holds a status comparable to that of a god in the hearts of the people of Qingzhou. The only other person who can be compared to His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin is the little genius doctor. The little genius doctor cured the plague, and he is considered a medical god in everyone's eyes!"
Fang Mu became more and more excited as he spoke, "Many people in the city have built longevity shrines for the young miracle doctor."
After all, the King of Jin was in a hostile relationship with the master he was loyal to. To show his loyalty, he only believed in the little miracle doctor.
Eunuch Liu listened to him and wondered, "Is Qingzhou really the same as you described?"
Isn’t Qingzhou the poorest place in Gan Kingdom?
It was because Prince Jin was demoted to Qingzhou that the Imperial Concubine and Prime Minister Su felt relieved.
"If you don't believe it, you can just go out and find out." Fang Mu said.
Eunuch Liu frowned. The idea of gods sounded ridiculous. These things needed to be verified.
If Qingzhou is really protected by the gods, then wouldn't it be a blessing for King Jin?
Then, haven’t all the planning of the Empress, Prime Minister Su, and His Highness over the years become a joke?
"What about Prince Jin and Prince Xiao?"
Fang Mu told Eunuch Liu all that had happened to Xiao Qinbei in Qingzhou during this period: "It seems that Prince Xiao and the prince are at odds. When he entered the city gate, he used the emperor's decree to intimidate the Prince of Jin..."
Eunuch Liu curled his lips. This was the only thing that met His Highness's expectations. Prince Jin and Prince Xiao's Mansion were not on good terms, so it was good enough that they didn't resort to war when they met.
Fang Mu added, "But with the young genius doctor manipulating things, the two of them get along quite harmoniously..."
After hearing this, Eunuch Liu's eyes froze and his expression became very solemn. He felt so suffocated that he couldn't breathe.
Your Highness brought the people from Prince Xiao's Mansion to Qingzhou not to let Xiao Qinbei and Prince Jin live in harmony.
If His Highness knew about this, the illness that had just recovered would become seriously ill again!
"Why didn't you report it to your superiors earlier?" Eunuch Liu asked seriously.
Fang Mu said with a bitter face, "Eunuch, it's not that I don't want to report it, but the security in Qingzhou is too strict. In addition, the plague has sealed off the city, and no one can leave. How can I pass on the message? I am the only one in Qingzhou now, and if I make too much noise, it will easily arouse suspicion."
Eunuch Liu took a deep breath and said, "I already know about this. I will tell His Highness everything."
If the current situation in Qingzhou is really as the spy said, then Qingzhou has completely escaped the control of His Highness and Prime Minister Su. The current situation in Qingzhou is unclear, and he must go back and report to His Highness immediately.
He stood up from the chair and was about to take a step when his legs shook.
"Father-in-law, why don't you stay and rest for a while before leaving? I bought a piece of meat from the shop yesterday. Would you like to wait until you have your meal before leaving?" Fang Mu persuaded him kindly.
Eunuch Liu sat for a while, then covered his mouth and coughed awkwardly.
Fang Mu picked up the copper kettle that was burning on the stove nearby, poured water into the teapot, and wisps of white mist rose up.
He poured another cup of hot tea for Eunuch Liu, then stood up and said, "Eunuch, drink some tea first. I will be here soon."
Fang Mu walked into the kitchen with a crutch.
Eunuch Liu sat outside for a cup of tea when he smelled the aroma of burnt meat. He sniffed and saliva came out of his mouth. He couldn't help swallowing.
There was severe famine and cold in the country of Gan, and meat was rarely seen in the imperial palace of Bianjing City. Meat was only provided to the nobles in the palace, and they, the eunuchs, had no share at all. In the past few months from Bianjing to Qingzhou, let alone meat, they had no rice to eat. They either had white porridge or some dry food.
He has been craving this meat for several months.
Fang Mu limped over, carrying a bowl of stir-fried lettuce and meat and a bowl of pickled cabbage.
He put the dishes on the table and went into the kitchen to bring over two bowls of rice. He saw Eunuch Liu staring at the bowl of stir-fried lettuce and meat, his eyes almost falling into the bowl.
No...I didn't read that wrongly...
Meat, really meat!
"Father-in-law's meal is here."
Fang Mu brought a bowl of rice and a bowl of large potatoes and placed them on the table.
Eunuch Liu looked at the plump rice grains in his bowl and couldn't help swallowing his saliva. Could it be true, as Fang Mu said, that Qingzhou is no longer what it used to be?
Just as he was about to reach for the bowl, Fang Mu stuck his chopsticks into the rice and potatoes and said, "Grandpa, wait a moment. We have to pray to the gods first."
Fang Muhe waved his hands and murmured, "Thank you for the gift from God."
"Okay, father-in-law."
He gave the rice that he had treasured at home to Eunuch Liu, and ate the big potato himself.
Eunuch Liu was very puzzled by his strange behavior, but he was too lazy to care about it. He ate with big mouthfuls, eating meat. A bowl of rice was soon eaten by him. Fang Mu filled another bowl for him, and there was no meat left in the bowl on the table.
He finished two large bowls of rice and felt so full, "Where did all this meat and vegetables come from?"
"The meat was bought from a shop. There is a big shop in Qingzhou City. I heard that it was opened by the prince with the help of God. The vegetables were also bought from there, as well as the rice." Fang Mu said.
"Come with me and take a look." Eunuch Liu said half-doubtfully.
After they finished their meal, Eunuch Liu endured the pain in his feet and followed Fang Mu to the door of the shop where there was a long queue.
He saw a few common people coming out of the shop, carrying meat and a basket of vegetables, talking and laughing. When Eunuch Liu saw this scene, he thought he was hallucinating.
A few aunties passed by with baskets of vegetables. "Hurry home and cut up the meat tonight and make stir-fried vegetables and meat. I tried it last time and it was so delicious. It was also delicious with big potatoes."
"Yes, the vegetables grown in our greenhouse are sweet and crispy when fried, and they taste much better than those wild vegetables!"
"These vegetables are delicious even when added to rice porridge. Thanks to His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin and the gods, otherwise we would have starved to death. We'll have to worship them after we cook the meal when we get home."
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