How could Jin Xuhe refuse such a good opportunity? A few days later, he prepared everything (people, carriages, money) and set off with Yan Miaoling. They would first head north, then south, their goal being to inspect the entire Dazhao within two years.
With such initiative, Yan Miaoling no longer had any doubts in her heart and secretly rejoiced. When did this kid start to treat her like this?
"Ling'er? What's wrong with you?" They were resting in the wilderness, grilling wild game...
The further north they went, the colder it got, but Yan Miaoling's heart was half melted by the attentiveness of the man before her. They had been out for half a month, and wherever they went, she and her people didn't have to worry about anything.
Jin Xuhe, who travels around the country all year round, is like a tour guide, making arrangements clearly and properly.
Provide people, effort, money, and do everything you can to make her happy.
Even wood could sense something was amiss.
She couldn't help it and decided to take a step forward. She raised her hand and very ambiguously helped Jin Xuhe wipe the black dust from the corner of his mouth that was accidentally stained by the roasted corn.
brush!
Jin Xuhe's face turned red instantly.
My heart is pounding.
Normal men and women wouldn't do this.
But he hesitated because of his concerns. He turned his head to the side to ease the awkward atmosphere, "Hehe, look at me, I was busy grilling and got dirty..."
...
The news that Princess Deyan was appointed as the emperor's female special envoy to tour the country on behalf of the emperor shocked the court and the public.
The ministers and the women also had different ideas.
Some of the female members of the family scoffed. What merits had Yan Miaoling possessed to earn the Emperor and Empress's favor? Not only was she given the title of Princess, but she was also allowed to tour the country, acting so arrogantly and domineeringly?
This is jealousy.
Their master and son had similar thoughts and smiled meaningfully, "What do you know? Maybe she is the emperor's beloved concubine, but it is not convenient to make it public."
This is treating Yan Miaoling as a toy to please men with her beauty.
Some of the women admired Yan Miaoling's courage and boldness. For a noblewoman from the capital, going on patrol, exposed to the elements, sleeping in the open, and experiencing unfamiliar climates, was a novel but incredibly difficult undertaking. Furthermore, the long journey inevitably involved encounters with bandits, creating uncertainty and danger. In any case, even if they were offered money to go, they would still find it unbearable.
This is admirable.
Their master thought more, "Perhaps, the new emperor has just ascended the throne and has no trusted confidants. He himself is busy, so he sent the queen's sister to tour around and help the emperor see the vast land."
This is to regard Yan Miaoling's tour of inspection on behalf of the emperor as a political tactic of the emperor.
Anyway, there are all kinds of thoughts. Both positive and negative.
Yan Miaoling had heard about these things, but she didn't care at all.
She was destined for a high position in the future, destined to be surrounded by controversy and scandal. If she couldn't even handle this little bit of spit, how could she possibly accomplish her mission?!
But no matter what everyone said, they all agreed on one thing. They all thought Yan Miaoling was a weak woman, and she was just going out for show. She must have good food and accommodations, and be entertained by high-ranking officials in every prefecture and accompanied by their wives. She must have been overwhelmed with gifts...
As for doing practical things for the people?
They just laughed it off and didn't take it seriously at all.
But Yan Miaoling was destined to disappoint them. She had truly decided to do something practical for the people. In modern times, due to her background, she was somewhat reclusive and servile. She didn't volunteer or donate, and her values were quite ordinary.
But she is different now.
Not only is she a princess on earth, she is also the noble Princess Ling'er in heaven. Deep down, she has a compassionate heart and a willingness to help the weak.
So, she really put aside her status, rolled up her sleeves and went deep into the masses.
Wherever they arrive, they will not only set up a princess mailbox to uphold justice for the people, but will also fund the construction of a local girls' college that will be completely free for girls.
Good things are easy to do, but where does the money come from?
She knew the treasury was empty, so for the time being, she was paying out of her own pocket. The money came from a combination of shop revenue and taxes from her fiefdom, which was enough for the short term.
But over time, it will definitely be difficult to maintain.
So our Dazhao's richest man, Jin Xuhe, came into play. He volunteered to donate money and materials, to do good deeds, and to support Yan Miaoling in whatever she wanted to do.
Yan Miaoling was delighted but also wanted to repay him. Not wanting Jin Xuhe to be embarrassed in front of the clan members, she sought an imperial decree from Emperor Ze. Not only did he grant the Jin family special permission to remain imperial merchants for three generations, but he also bestowed upon them a plaque inscribed with the title of Great Benefactor, allowing them to use it near their various shops.
Three months passed like this.
Yan Miaoling encountered difficulties and realized that money is not everything.
For example, dam reinforcement and dirt road repair require professional skills. These are not things that can be solved by giving away porridge, sending clothes, building a college, or visiting orphanages and nursing homes and giving some money.
Some things are related to natural disasters and cannot be changed by human power.
All we can do is prevent and constantly repair and strengthen.
But this was a time-consuming and expensive undertaking, and it was difficult for her to carry out since she was unfamiliar with the place. So, she could only write a memorial to Emperor Ze to report her true observations, hoping that the court could come up with a solution.
Of course, such a large project would inevitably be linked to corruption, personal enrichment, or inaction by local officials. Reporting this to the authorities would inevitably lead to resentment and even assassination.
She was fearless despite her impressive skills, but her companion, Jin Xuhe, suffered. Though a skilled warrior, she still sustained several serious injuries. Yan Miaoling was at her wit's end, the secrets of the space revealed. "Brother Jin, the officials and bandits in Nancha City are colluding, and the relationships are deeply intertwined. As the saying goes, a powerful dragon can't overpower a local snake. So, while we wait for the imperial decree, you should stay in the space, so I don't worry and become tied down."
These words left Jin Xuhe completely bewildered. After entering the space with Yan Miaoling and learning about its function, he was shocked, yet seemed to understand many things.
For example, how did Yan Miaoling manage to open a shop, go to school, and enter and leave the palace without being discovered?
Seeing his expression, Yan Miaoling curled her lips. She decided to reveal the secrets of her clone technique and the reincarnation of the Nine-Tailed Fox. "Brother Jin, I can navigate the palace with ease, not only because of the space, but also because of this..."
The space is not big.
Nine clones appeared, and with her, there were ten girls in total. The place instantly became crowded.
Jin Xuhe looked like a poor little thing, and could only huddle in the corner and shiver.
After the presentation, Yan Miaoling walked over to Jin Xuhe, who was slumped against the wall. She sat down and nudged him with her elbow, looking a bit dazed. "Brother Jin, I want you to be one of my consorts. Are you willing?"
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