For a moment, many grain merchants were silent. After a long time, Shopkeeper Wang spoke again.
"Let's observe for two more days. If they still have food after two days, then we can sell it to them as well."
With no other options, everyone had to agree to Manager Wang's idea.
But just two days later, the next day, a new grain store came out from somewhere and started selling grain first.
"Oh no, boss, I heard that a grain merchant came from the capital and brought a large amount of grain to sell."
The managers of the Xu and Wang families both received the news, and they immediately reunited.
"What's going on? Did someone do it secretly?"
After asking around, no one chose to sell grain at a low price. After a careful check, it turned out that it was a grain merchant from the capital.
"It is said that they knew His Majesty and His Majesty were here, and they wanted to show off in front of them. They sold food at a price two cents cheaper than the Tianyi Tavern."
When everyone heard this, they were immediately panicked, and Manager Xu glanced at Manager Wang.
"Brother Wang, our two families have been fighting for a lifetime, but at this moment, we can't let outsiders wipe us out all at once."
"I'm sorry everyone, but our Xu family is going to sell grain. As for the price, we'll each show our own skills."
After Manager Xu finished speaking, he immediately took his people back to the Xu family.
As soon as he left, the others hurried back to their homes.
When Ye Xiaoxiao received the news, a sneer flashed across her face.
"Go, as long as they lower the price, let us lower it by a penny until the people can afford it."
Tianxuan went to do it immediately, and Ye Xiaoxiao went to find Shangguan Lingyun in a happy mood.
Since Commander Zhou had already arrived with his men, Shangguan Lingyun was handing over the task to him.
Commander Zhou was shocked when he first arrived here and saw so many victims, but Shangguan Lingyun and Ye Xiaoxiao had almost dealt with them.
After he came over, it was not too difficult to take over directly, and he had Dalin and others to help.
However, before Shangguan Lingyun and Ye Xiaoxiao leave, Xia Zhenguo and his lackeys must be dealt with.
So, after the price of food dropped significantly, the people received even more important news.
"Your Majesty has decreed that Xia Zhenguo, who has committed corruption, abused his power, abducted women, oppressed the people, and exploited the people, shall be executed immediately."
"Everyone, hurry up and go to the river and see. His Majesty will not only behead that incompetent official, but will also hang his head in the river for public display."
When the people heard this, they immediately put down their work and headed towards the river.
When they saw that the previously dilapidated river channel had now begun to take shape, they couldn't help but feel a little emotional.
"That's great! The river will be repaired soon. From now on, we won't have floods here anymore."
"Yes, now that the river and flooding problems have been mostly resolved, and food prices have returned to normal, we can finally live a good life."
"We have to thank the Queen and His Majesty for this. If it weren't for them, we would have been destroyed by that bastard official."
As the people talked, they began to kneel down and kowtow to Shangguan Lingyun and Ye Xiaoxiao.
At first, Ye Xiaoxiao was still able to help herself over, but later there were too many people kneeling down.
Shangguan Lingyun smiled faintly and took her to accept the people's worship, and then exempted everyone from the formalities.
"Fellow villagers, please get up. Everything here has been almost resolved. It's time for the Queen and I to leave."
"But don't worry, I have already informed the Ministry of Revenue and will select a new, honest and upright official for you."
"Until the new city guard takes office, Commander Zhou will be in charge of this place temporarily."
"Wang Lin has made great contributions to disaster relief. I have made an exception and appointed him the magistrate of Donglin County."
"There is another very important thing. The Queen is compassionate to women, so from now on, women can also study and take the imperial examinations."
"As long as you have the ability, it is not impossible for female officials to appear in the court of Daxia."
As soon as these words were spoken, the people were in an uproar. The people who had just stood up were stunned for a long time and then knelt down again in front of the two men.
But just now, they knelt down to Ye Xiaoxiao. No one had expected that the queen would actually propose that women become officials.
Although the queen's words were eye-opening when they rescued those women, they never thought that one day women would be able to hold up half the sky.
Although they didn't quite believe it, they were grateful in their hearts, so they sincerely thanked Ye Xiaoxiao.
After Ye Xiaoxiao accepted everyone's kneeling worship, she asked everyone to waive their formalities.
After speaking a few more words to the crowd, the executioner raised his sword and beheaded Xia Zhenguo in front of everyone.
The matter in Lincheng came to a temporary end, and Ye Xiaoxiao and Shangguan Lingyun set off again.
Before leaving, Dalin came to see him off.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, thank you for your trust. Dalin will definitely live up to your trust and will be a good official."
Shangguan Lingyun patted Dalin on the shoulder and said, "I believe in you. Work hard. The Queen and I are waiting for you in the capital."
Dalin nodded solemnly, and everyone parted again. Ye Xiaoxiao felt a little sad.
"We've been accompanied by so many disaster victims every day these past few days, and it's still a little hard for us to get used to just being on the road with just a few of us."
Shangguan Lingyun smiled faintly, Wang Xiao whipped his horse and galloped towards Taikang Mountain.
"Someone from the No. 1 Manor in the World sent a message that Wu Guo was last seen in Taikang Mountain."
"Now that we've been delayed on the road for so many days, I hope these fruits won't be picked by others."
Ye Xiaoxiao was not very worried. She said a few simple words and continued on her way.
There were still many disaster victims along the way, but most of them were returning home.
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