Chapter 340 A Different Kind of Childishness

However, this person may not be born to be a parent official. He may be indecisive or slow in his work. In short, he cannot do practical things for the people in a decisive and efficient manner.

Listening to Lu Xingwan's mumblings, the Emperor of Great Chu fell into deep thought.

He did not have a deep impression of Jiang Pingyue. It seemed that Jiang Pingyue had once come to the court to meet the emperor when De'an Prefecture was downgraded to De'an County.

At that time, everyone praised Jiang Pingyue for his diligence and his dedication to the people.

But what was his diligence? The people were living in such a state, and as the county magistrate, how could he not be responsible?

Thinking of this, the Great Chu Emperor asked, "Last year there was a severe drought and Your Majesty reduced taxes for two years. I wonder if De'an County has implemented this?"

Lin Xiaochun asked doubtfully: "Two years?"

Just when the Great Chu Emperor was about to get angry, Lin Xiaochun spoke again: "County Jiang said that the tax will be reduced for three years."

The Emperor of Great Chu was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and then he sighed.

If he says that he is wholeheartedly serving the people, that is true, but... maybe he just lacks the ability!

[Father, this Jiang Pingyue seems to be only suitable to be an assistant. If you ask him to do something, he will definitely do it carefully.]

[But if he were asked to make an important decision, he would be undecided.]

The Emperor of Great Chu couldn't help but nod his head, Wanwan was right.

Such a good official who is wholeheartedly serving the people is indeed rare. We can't just demote him like this.

We still have to arrange a suitable position for him.

Song Qingyan sensed what the Great Chu Emperor was thinking, and continued to ask: "Then why didn't Lord Jiang see you when you went to the government office to file a complaint?"

Su Sheng had just stuffed a piece of biscuit into his mouth and was eager to speak: "It's not that I don't see him, but Lord Jiang is almost never in the government office."

"On weekdays, he is either helping the neighbors to farm or helping the neighbors to hunt chickens. He is very busy. So he can't take care of our affairs."

As Su Sheng spoke, he just stared at Song Qingyan, as if waiting for her to ask the next question.

Wei Cheng finally got the chance to interrupt: "Master, what about Old Lin?"

The Great Chu Emperor turned his head and looked at him. Knowing that he was asking about his next arrangements, he put the little girl Wanwan in his arms on the ground, bent down and asked her: "What is your full name?"

"In reply to your question, sir," she awkwardly imitated the manner of a young lady and saluted the Emperor of Great Chu, "My name is Liu Yuewan."

[Your mother is really good at naming. Her name has the same character "月" (moon) as Yue Guiren, and the same character "晚" (wan) as mine. So should she call you "Wanwan" or "Yueyue"? ]

Lin Xiaochun realized something and hurried forward to support his daughter: "Grandpa, just call her Yue Wan. It's a coincidence that she has the same name as you."

Seeing her cautious look, Song Qingyan hurried forward and took her hand, "What's the point of talking about noble and insignificant? It's just that they are two children together and it's hard to tell them apart. Ours is called Xingwan."

To be honest, Song Qingyan has come into contact with the grassroots people.

But most of them are some fiery women, and most of the time I just chat with them about this and that.

Lin Xiaochun's cautious look really made her feel distressed.

"We have to go back now. Because of some connections at home, we are now staying in the government office." Anyway, this matter is extremely complicated. If you want to handle it clearly, your majesty's identity must be announced to the people of De'an County. It is better to lay the groundwork now.

"If you need any help from us, just ask Su Sheng to go to the government office to find Master Lu. They will know everything."

She knew that His Majesty was now eager to go back and deal with Old Lintou's matter, so she didn't delay.

Instead, Lu Xingwan became unwilling.

"Mother, don't."

[Mother, Wanwan doesn't want to leave. Wanwan wants to play with sister Yuewan for a while longer.]

Song Qingyan turned her head and saw two children playing with mud in the pitch-black yard... It seemed to be mud, but she couldn't see it clearly.

Of course, Lu Xingwan had never played with this kind of thing before.

But the innocent smile on her face now was something she had never seen in the palace.

Even the few spots of mud on her face made her even more adorable.

I guess it was childish nature, she was having a lot of fun playing, and even started throwing mud at Yue Wan who was standing beside her.

Yuewan was a good-tempered person and thought of Lu Xingwan as her younger sister, so she just teased her with a smile.

[There is no sister like this in the palace to play with Wanwan, so let Wanwan play for a while longer! ]

Song Qingyan didn't mind, and she thought so.

The princesses in the palace were all brought up in a very proper manner. There was no way for them to play with such rare things. The only thing they could do was arrange flowers, and maybe have some contact with nature.

Perhaps, this is the childhood that children should have, playing without worries.

"How about," Song Qingyan turned to look at Lin Xiaochun, "Let Yuewan go back with us and stay for a few days?"

"Don't worry, Sister Xiaochun. We have our own guards in the government office. They will definitely protect Yuewan's safety." Song Qingyan seemed to be afraid that Lin Xiaochun would not let her go, so she continued to explain, "If Sister Xiaochun is worried, we will send the child back tomorrow."

Xiaochun trusted Song Qingyan very much, so there was no reason for her to be worried: "I'm just worried that Yuewan is ignorant and disturbs you."

"Sister Xiaochun," Song Qingyan seemed angry, and stepped forward to hold Lin Xiaochun's hand, "If you say something about noble people and not noble people again, I will be angry! My maiden name is Song, so Sister Xiaochun, just call me Sister Song."

Lin Xiaochun smiled and looked at Song Qingyan: "Hey, Sister Song!"

Only then did Lu Xingwan turn around and look at his mother with a muddy face.

[Mom is awesome! I can go back and play with Sister Yuewan! ]

[It seems that mother really likes sister Yue Wan’s mother! When you were in the palace, you would jump up and down when the queen called you sister, but now you are willing to let others call you sister. ]

[Why don't we take Sister Yuewan's mother back with us as well?]

[Take Brother Su Sheng back with you and let Wei Cheng teach him martial arts. Look at his brute strength, but he has nowhere to use it.]

Thinking of this, Lu Xingwan looked at the Emperor of Great Chu uneasily again.

[But mother, you have to be careful of father. Father just had some feelings for Yue Wan's mother! ]

[Be careful about what Father thinks of Sister Yuewan's mother after you bring her back.]

The Great Chu Emperor really tried to control himself with his cultivation, but he couldn't help but roll his eyes.

Can I take Wanwan's brain out and let myself see what's in her brain?

I was really redundant. That was why I wanted to bring Yue Wan back to keep her company. But she even accused me of such a crime, making people think that I was an unforgivable old pervert.

Wanwan: Well, not really, but I’m a pervert, almost.