Seeing Jing Xi's smug expression and her friend Ye Xiao's gloomy face, Ji Mosheng smiled silently and said elegantly, "Miss Jing, Ye Xiao and I also need to go into the mountains to find a water source. Why don't we go together?"
Jing Xi thought for a moment and nodded in agreement. In case they found water on the mountain, it would be more appropriate for the Crown Prince to take charge than for her to do so herself.
The three of them walked silently up the mountain. Ji Mosheng spoke first, "I heard that Miss Jingxi is recruiting disaster victims to repair roads? Why is that?"
Upon hearing this, Jing Xi looked up at Ji Mosheng with suspicion. Was he spying on her?
Ji Mosheng also noticed Jing Xi's gaze, and shook his head with amusement, saying, "After you left, Young Master Jiang started registering for jobs in Yunzhou City, and I happened to see it when I passed by."
Jing Xi still looked at Ji Mosheng with suspicion, her eyes full of wariness. The government office was located in the west of Yunzhou, while the place they chose was in the east of the city. The Crown Prince was passing through the east of the city from the west.
Jing Xi: You better be like that!!!
However, Jing Xi withdrew her gaze and said confidently, "This is a work-for-relief program, where disaster victims provide labor for me, and I provide them with food to fill their stomachs. In this way, firstly, it lets them know that only through labor will they not go hungry; secondly, it reduces the number of refugees and crime; and thirdly, road construction not only benefits my business but also the development of the Northwest. To get rich, build roads first, you know?"
Ji Mosheng looked up at Jing Xi, who was full of confidence and talking eloquently, his eyes full of smiles. She seemed to be shining, and even Ye Xiao, who had never gotten along with Jing Xi, was attracted by his words.
Upon hearing Jing Xi's question, Ji Mosheng said, "Miss Jing's viewpoint is indeed novel, and the method she proposed is worthy of reference by all dynasties. After I return, I will inform my father to reward Miss Jing for her merits."
Jing Xi shrugged indifferently and said, "If you think the method is useful, then use it. There's no need to reward you for your contributions. This method wasn't originally my idea; I just summarized the wisdom of my predecessors."
This is the culmination of five thousand years of Chinese wisdom, an effective method used in various dynasties, and a truth proven through practice.
Ji Mosheng looked at Jing Xi with even more admiration. She was neither elated by external gains nor saddened by personal losses. She had clearly proposed such useful policies and methods, yet she did not want any reward. Although Miss Jing was a woman, she was of noble character, and her vision, methods, and strategies were no less than those of men.
Ye Xiao looked at Jing Xi with a complicated expression. Had he really misjudged her? If she wanted to be his legal wife now, she would be a suitable candidate.
Jing Xi: Don't even try to get involved. You used to ignore me, but now you can't afford to mess with me!
Jing Xi glanced up and saw the two people lost in thought, looking at her with admiration. She was a little confused; why were these two acting so strangely? If she had to admit, Jiang Bai was better; at least Jiang Bai wouldn't show such a strange expression. Jing Xi thought for a moment, then quickened her pace.
Ji Mosheng and Ye Xiao followed silently behind Jing Xi. Ye Xiao watched Jing Xi wandering aimlessly, prying open this and then lying down to listen to that, and said irritably, "Do you know how to find a water source? You've been leading me and His Highness on a aimless stroll for almost two hours, and the sun is about to set."
Jing Xi looked at Ye Xiao with a sneer. What a brainless guy. He's been taken advantage of by her so many times, yet he still doesn't learn his lesson. Jing Xi chuckled and said, "Did you find it? Also, did I tell you to follow me? If you don't want to wander around with me, you can separate from me."
Ye Xiao, however, said confidently, "Of course I told you after I found it. I just marked the place where I found it." This woman still wanted to set a trap for him. He had suffered so many losses, but now he had finally gotten his way.
After all, no one can be unlucky forever, right? Let's show this arrogant woman what we're capable of!
He can't keep losing to her!
Jing Xi looked at Ye Xiao, who was as excited as a monkey, with great interest and said, "I found some too. How about we make a bet and see who finds more water?"
Jingxi looked at the proud and complacent Yuxiao and "kindly" made the suggestion.
Ye Xiao hesitated for a moment. He had indeed found the location of the groundwater, but he didn't know how much water there was. Ji Mosheng was also about to advise Ye Xiao not to agree because of carelessness. Just as he was about to speak, Jing Xi quickly said, "What? Afraid of losing to me and losing face? Then let's not compete, so as not to hurt your fragile self-esteem."
"If a gentleman can tolerate this, what cannot? Even an uncle can tolerate this, but an aunt cannot." Jing Xi's words ignited the competitive spirit of the late-night snack. He refused to believe that he, who had practiced martial arts since childhood, was well-versed in various books, and had gone out to train with his father for several years, could lose to a woman who never left the house.
Ye Xiao, his voice choked with rage, shouted, "Let's see who's afraid of whom!"
Seeing Jing Xi's smug expression and her friend's furious face, Ji Mosheng hoped that Jing Xi would take pity on him and stop stimulating the late-night snack. He was so angry he was practically turning into a pufferfish.
Jing Xi's eyes lit up, and she suggested, "A bet should look like a bet. How about we name a wager?"
With a strange confidence, Ye Xiao said, "Let's bet."
"Alright, Young Master Ye is indeed straightforward. How about we losers grant the winners one request?" Jing Xi said excitedly. Good lad, you won't be so smug for long.
Just as Ye Xiao was about to agree, Ji Mosheng advised, "Ah Ye, why don't you think about it more carefully?"
Upon hearing his lord's words, Ye Xiao assumed that his lord did not trust him and that he would lose. He became even more furious and said, "I promise you, Your Highness, rest assured, I will not lose."
Looking at his friend who was completely unyielding, Ji Mosheng shook his head helplessly, hoping that Miss Jingxi's request wouldn't be too outrageous, otherwise he was afraid that he would be repeatedly disappointed by her late-night snack.
Seeing that she had achieved her goal, Jing Xi smiled and said, "Since that's the case, then it's a deal. Young Master Ye, don't go back on your word after you lose."
"Hmph ╯^╰, Miss Jing, you should worry more about yourself. Don't cry if you lose later." Ye Xiao said confidently.
Ji Mosheng looked at the two people in front of him who wouldn't let go of each other: Not you two? I'm starting to ship you two?
Jing Xi rolled her eyes and said, "Don't worry, even though I'm a woman, I will always keep my promises."
Jing Xi continued, "Then lead the way, let's go see the groundwater you found first."
Ye Xiao arrogantly raised his head, as if victory was already his, and turned to lead the way.
Ji Mosheng and Jing Xi were walking side by side when suddenly Ji Mosheng said sincerely, "Miss Jing, if A Ye loses later, please don't say anything to provoke him."
Jing Xi smiled and glanced at Ji Mosheng, saying, "You do have some self-awareness, unlike some people who have suffered so many losses and still haven't learned their lesson. This time, let's teach him a lesson." Jing Xi looked at Ye Xiao's retreating figure with a playful expression.
Looking at Jing Xi's expression, Ji Mosheng could only silently light a candle for the midnight snack in his heart.
Ji Mosheng: Brother, I really tried my best, but you just can't carry me!
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