Upon hearing this, Qin Qianluo's expression froze instantly, her once lively eyes filled with disbelief.
Her fair fingers unconsciously clenched the hem of her clothes, the fingertips turning white from the force.
Even Feng Qingyun repeatedly ran into obstacles and gained nothing. The person behind this was like a ghost lurking in the depths of darkness, making people's hair stand on end.
She felt as if she had stumbled into a complex maze.
Countless thoughts raced through my mind like wild horses, those chaotic thoughts like a knot that could never be untied, getting tighter and tighter the more I tangled them.
In the midst of her panic, she heard Feng Qingyun's somewhat dejected voice, and her heart clenched. All her panic was instantly replaced by concern for Feng Qingyun.
She slowly closed her eyes, took a deep breath to calm herself, and then softly comforted her, "It's okay, Rainbow Dash."
Print out those methods for eliminating locusts first, and I'll give them to my dad later.
Let's solve this urgent problem first; the people are eagerly waiting for it.
As for the mastermind behind this, we have plenty of time to deal with them gradually.
No matter how hidden the evil deeds are, if they continue, they will inevitably leave traces.
As long as they continue to stir up trouble in the shadows, they will eventually slip up and won't escape our notice. We'll proceed step by step.
Upon hearing Qin Qianluo's words, a glimmer of light flashed in Feng Qingyun's previously dim eyes. She nodded gently, and the stray hairs on her forehead trembled slightly.
Upon hearing that a method for dealing with locusts had been developed, the ministers' tense nerves instantly relaxed.
The serious expression on his face softened considerably, and his heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down.
They instinctively looked at each other, their eyes filled with relief at surviving such a close call.
However, at that moment, someone in the crowd caught a glimpse of King Jinrui Zhao looking around thoughtfully, and their heart clenched, secretly cursing their bad luck.
Fearing that King Zhao might discover something amiss, everyone seemed to be pulled by invisible threads, instantly reaching a tacit understanding.
Someone coughed lightly to cover up their earlier panic, and then everyone quickly shifted their attention.
Then, the ministers quickly began a heated discussion. One elderly minister frowned deeply, gesturing with his hand.
He shouted, "This method to eradicate locusts must be implemented immediately; the people are waiting for us to save their lives!"
Another younger minister chimed in, "Yes, we need to allocate manpower as soon as possible. We can't afford to delay any longer, or this season's crops will be ruined!"
They spoke one after another, their emotions running high, their words filled with concern and anxiety, as if they were truly immersed in the discussion.
Upon hearing that a method for eradicating locusts had been developed, the emperor, who was sitting on the dragon throne, gradually relaxed.
Leaning back in his chair, he let out a long sigh, and his tense expression relaxed considerably.
But his brows quickly furrowed again, and his expression became serious. His doubts about the mysterious person behind the scenes grew like wildfire.
The Emperor knew Feng Qingyun's abilities all too well; even she was clueless, making it even more difficult for others to uncover the truth.
Thinking of this, a hint of resentment flashed in the emperor's eyes. He pursed his lips tightly, and his fingers unconsciously tapped lightly on the armrest, making a dull sound.
If the mastermind cannot be found out, a similar crisis may occur again.
But he soon realized that the locust plague in Haiyan County was the most pressing issue and could not be delayed.
The people of Haiyan County are suffering greatly from the locust plague. If the problem is not solved in time, it will surely lead to famine and make life unbearable for the people.
He took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his eagerness and resentment, and waved his hand.
He whispered to Eunuch Liu beside him, "Pass down the order to have the Shadow Guards investigate the person behind this with all their might. They must find out the truth as quickly as possible and report back immediately if they have any news."
As for investigating the person behind the scenes, we can only place our hopes on the Shadow Guards for now and wait for news from them.
The faint light filtered through the carved window lattices, casting wisps of light onto the magnificent imperial court.
As the eunuch's shrill announcement of "Dismiss the court!" faded, the ministers rose to their feet, their robes fluttering, their footsteps and conversations mingling together.
Qin Qianluo mingled in the crowd, her eyes scanning her surroundings warily, not missing a single subtle movement.
Like a nimble little animal, she walked towards Qin Xiang with light and hurried steps.
Upon reaching Qin Xiang's side, she quickly reached into her robes and pulled out the paper that Feng Qingyun had carefully prepared and printed.
Taking advantage of the distraction, she swiftly and quietly slipped the paper into her father's sleeve.
The movement was so skillful and swift that it would have been almost impossible to notice if Qin Xiang hadn't been so close.
Prime Minister Qin was still pondering how to discuss this with his daughter after court, and this sudden move caught him completely off guard.
His body stiffened slightly for a moment, his expression tensed up, and his heart started racing.
Fortunately, he had years of experience navigating the political landscape and was well-versed in dealing with unexpected situations, so he quickly calmed down.
He subtly adjusted his posture, turning slightly to the side, cleverly using his sleeve to cover the area that might reveal his weakness.
He then coughed lightly, trying to cover up his earlier panic.
Qin Xiang watched his daughter board the carriage, which slowly started moving, its wheels rolling on the stone road.
The sound was muffled as it moved further and further away until it disappeared around the corner. Only then did he turn away and walk quickly toward the Imperial Study.
Throughout the journey, his heartbeat had not yet fully calmed down. The paper hidden in his sleeve, carrying the hopes of countless people, felt heavy, as if it weighed a thousand pounds.
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