early morning.
Lin Jiang lay comfortably in the firewood hut.
He was pardoned after Gu Yuan was dealt with.
He played an indispensable role in eliminating Gu Yuan without any injuries.
Upon returning to Linzi, Ning Que temporarily assigned him to oversee the palace's equipment. He told Uncle Fu if he needed anything. Since the weather was cold, Ning Que had Lin Jiang lead the team in building a kang.
Lin Jiang had never seen a kang in his life. It was a bed made of rammed earth, hollow inside. Before going to bed, all you had to do was light the kang, and you'd sleep soundly all night. You didn't even need a thick blanket; you'd sleep warmly.
He slept in the firewood room, next to the kitchen, which also used a modified kang. The kitchen stove was connected to the kang for smoke exhaust, so after dinner, the kang would be warm, saving firewood.
He stood up and changed into his winter clothes.
Then I prepared to go out and help.
Lin Jiang is quite sensible.
He was originally a criminal, relying on being an undercover agent to barely make a living. Therefore, he had to be observant and help with things in the palace.
"I have met your Majesty."
"No need to be polite."
Ning Que waved his hand.
He was holding a ceramic bowl and eating meat porridge.
Lin Jiang stepped forward, raised his hand and said, "Your Highness, I have a humble request."
"explain."
"Can...can you let Qinghuan out..."
"Lin Qinghuan?" Ning Que raised an eyebrow, put down the pottery bowl and said, "Are you saying that I am targeting her?"
"No, no, no, that's not my intention!"
"Lin Qinghuan has brought this upon herself. I have already done her a good deed by allowing her to remain in Heaven on Earth. Her fate is to atone for her sins. There is no need to mention this matter again, or else you will be the one to replace her!"
"I would never dare to do that!"
Lin Jiang immediately became timid.
His daughter's life is definitely not as good as his own.
Actually, it’s not Ning Que’s fault for being calculative or stingy.
Those who have experienced Ning Que would probably do something even more ruthless.
Lin Qinghuan was also Ning Que's sister-in-law, and Ning Que treated her with undeniable kindness. When she wanted to study at the Six Arts Academy, Ning Que flattered Yu Ji and begged him. When she wanted to marry Jiang Quan's son, Ning Que also helped with matchmaking. But she kept stirring up trouble behind his back, which was wrong even if it was out of jealousy.
When the Lin family was set up by Cao Du, Lin Qinghuan finally sold herself to Tianshang Renjian. Ning Que didn't deliberately criticize her, but simply asked Madam Qing to handle the matter impartially and teach her the rules. This was already quite generous.
"As for you, recognize your own identity."
"Do what the king has instructed you to do."
"otherwise……"
"I understand."
Ning Que looked down at Lin Jiang.
"I will now give you a task."
"You've seen the effect of the kang."
"Many people in Linzi City still struggle to survive the winter. Charcoal and firewood are insufficient, so they can only endure the cold. Building a kang is easy. You should distribute the blueprints to each village and bring in craftsmen to help the people build kangs."
"promise!"
Lin Jiang immediately raised his hand and took his leave.
I only had time to eat two buns before leaving.
"Husband, Lin Jiang is still a human being."
"It's more efficient to do things."
"He does all the work in the mansion and is very hardworking."
"Because that's just who he is." Ning Que said calmly, "He's just a nobody after all. He doesn't have much ability, nor does he have the courage that Grandfather Lin once had. He can only play both sides and find a backer."
"He didn't know himself back then, so his family was destroyed. Now that he knows himself, he knows what to do and what not to do. But for this kind of person, you can't be too nice to him, otherwise he will take advantage of you."
"Too."
Shen Qinghe smiled gently.
Everyone has his own way of survival.
People like Lin Jiang also have their uses.
As long as it is used properly, it can have miraculous effects.
For example, Lin Jiang didn't understand the Linzi dialect, but he was able to thrive in the local area. He was able to build good relationships with many people who were not on good terms with each other.
"Qinghe, eat more of this meat porridge."
"I asked Uncle Chang to prepare this specifically for you. You haven't had a good appetite these past two days, so try this meat porridge. When I have time later, I'll make you something delicious."
"You are a prince, you don't have to do this."
"Haha, what's wrong, Your Highness?" Ning Que smiled and waved his hands. "Didn't I often cook for you back in Kunlun Mountain? You know I never care about status."
Ning Que smiled as he watched Shen Qinghe finish the meat porridge.
Then he took her to the kitchen.
"Hey, why are there so many people in the kitchen?"
Shen Qinghe rarely comes to the kitchen.
Her most important task now is to take care of the fetus.
The kitchen was filled with smoke and the smell of meat.
Shen Qinghe was already in her second trimester, and for no apparent reason, she couldn't stand the smell of meat. She would vomit uncontrollably at the mere smell of meat, no matter what kind.
“They are all refugees from various counties.”
"There are men and women, old and young."
"I specifically asked the chefs to teach them some skills."
"I can earn a living by setting up a stall in the future."
After seeing Ning Que, everyone rushed over.
"My Lord, why are you here too?"
"Your Majesty, try my sizzling fried rice!"
"This is the sweet-scented osmanthus lotus root I made not long ago."
"And the plum wine I brewed."
"Your Majesty, this is the squid skewers I just grilled!"
They all had expectations on their faces.
The dishes were served one by one.
This was all carefully prepared by them.
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