Chapter 140 (Hand-cranked generator!) (Angle...)
The reasons are all there.
But this was still the most unbearable meal Qi Chengming had eaten since his transmigration.
The once fragrant food was placed in front of me, but it tasted bland when I chewed it.
Qi Chengming suddenly realized a truth: "..."
People always need to control something. Ordinary people control their own food, drink, and comfort, while princes want to control power. Although Qi Chengming had set his sights on seizing the throne, his starting point was too low; he was always in the accumulation phase.
He never truly held real power.
Only now, when the tail end of the succession struggle has truly reached him, does Qi Chengming realize what it means to be unable to eat and empty-handed.
Having obtained the right he wanted to fight for, his former favorite culinary desires no longer mattered.
Xiao Chengzi noticed with concern that his lord's complexion had been poor since his return, and he was even struggling to eat. Things were really serious.
There was nothing he could do but look at the much more haggard Mr. Qin with pleading eyes, hoping that these high-ranking officials could offer His Highness some advice.
Mr. Qin, however, seemed lost in thought, staring intently at the floor tiles, completely oblivious to his glances.
Qi Chengming, on the contrary, cheered up.
He ate three large bowls of rice while still angry.
Even if he's exhausted, it's no use; he needs to fill his stomach first so he can get back to work!
Even before his transmigration, Qi Chengming knew that emotions were simply the body's constant secretions. No matter how chaotic his emotions were, there would always be things to do. And wouldn't his emotions change as he did them?
So Qi Chengming quickly finished his meal, washed off his makeup, exchanged it with the five boys, and openly led a group of people back to the palace.
A group of people were already waiting at the mansion.
Manager Liu, wet nurse Liu, and old woman Yang were there. What surprised Qi Chengming the most was that Huang Dong and Doctor Bian were also there!
This is the best thing that has happened to him since he returned to Liuzhou.
The young prince stepped forward, unable to contain his surprise, and asked, "Doctor Bian, when did you return? What happened?"
It's been almost a year since he left, and before Qi Chengming set off, he was still writing to the capital to ask where Doctor Bian had gone. He was very worried about him.
"I returned in October. Your Highness... I encountered many things on my journey. The world is in a difficult time these days!" Doctor Bian looked very distressed. Even though he had been back for more than a month, he still looked haggard and was so thin that he was almost unrecognizable. He had not yet recovered.
Qi Chengming squeezed Dr. Bian's rough hand tightly. Now wasn't the time; he'd listen to Dr. Bian's story after he'd finished dealing with this. It sounded like he had quite a story to tell.
Qi Chengming glanced at Huang Dong again, and Mr. Huang nodded slightly to him to indicate that he understood.
Whether it's silver or salt, it must be reported privately and alone.
"Your Highness, I am new to Liuzhou. I would like to find a place to settle down first." He Dajia, with great tact, cupped his hands in farewell.
"No rush, you stay here for now, and we'll talk about it after this matter is settled." Qi Chengming calmly arranged this, to avoid alerting the enemy. He Dajia was a stranger he had brought back from outside today, and it wouldn't be good for her to suddenly go out at this critical juncture.
Upon hearing this, Song Gu glanced at Steward Liu, understood, and hurriedly left to instruct the servants to tidy up the courtyard.
Butler Hua also consciously instructed the guards and soldiers who had accompanied him on this trip to disperse, with some returning to the back street and others going to the east courtyard.
"Everyone, disperse for now. We can talk about it tomorrow." Qi Chengming planned to talk to Mr. Huang first to understand all aspects of what would happen after he left. After meeting with his confidants tomorrow, he would calmly go to see Governor Yulin later.
He guessed that if they weren't afraid of drawing attention, Prefect Mu and Prefect Lu would have already rushed into the Prince's mansion to discuss things with him.
Therefore, by the same token, Qi Chengming would never easily meet with anyone at such a critical juncture.
As the crowd dispersed, Gan Tang, who had returned, disappeared again, happily going to talk to the other palace maids she got along with. Only Xiao Dezi and Xiao Chengzi remained by Qi Chengming's side.
When I returned, my old friends were still by my side.
Qi Chengming smiled with relief as he looked at them, a familiar sense of peace washing over him: "It's been two months since we last met, and I'm suddenly feeling a little unaccustomed to it. Xiao Chengzi, you've lost weight?"
From the moment he transmigrated here, Xiao Chengzi was chubby. Later, he blamed himself for not running fast, which must have been due to his weight. For a while, he even made up his mind to control his diet and try to lose some weight.
Qi Chengming persuaded him.
Xiao Chengzi was never as ambitious as Xiao Dezi. His hobbies were nothing more than eating and drinking. If he reduced his intake, what fun would life have?
Qi Chengming thought to himself—
Xiao Chengzi has become a eunuch, so he's no longer eligible for marital relations. He's not greedy, and he treats the other eunuchs and palace maids with indifferent flattery. He lives a very calm life. His only hobby is eating and drinking; who could bear to force him?
Xiao Chengzi was a little embarrassed: "...Since I entered the Second Prince's residence at a young age, I have never been away from His Highness for so long."
He lost his appetite.
Xiao Dezi nodded in deep agreement.
His physique hadn't changed, but he couldn't sleep well at night, feeling empty inside. In this respect, Xiao Dezi had to admit that he couldn't compare to Steward Song.
He felt at ease now that His Highness was back.
After Qi Chengming finished speaking, he finally went into the study alone with Mr. Huang to learn more about the situation.
He first glanced habitually at the infrastructure system. So much time had passed; he was still thinking about the hand-cranked generator!
If the mission is completed, he can take the opportunity to give the item to Mr. Huang—after all, he doesn't know when Mr. Huang will come back next time.
Qi Chengming's gaze sharpened, but he was not surprised at all.
really.
So much time has passed; even the most incompetent newly appointed magistrates of Yulin County should have established themselves by now. The infrastructure project for [expanding Yulin Prefecture's territory] is complete.
Yay! His hand-cranked generator is here!
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Author's note: I've been feeling like I'm in jail all day, trying to organize the outline for the rest of the day, but I can't write anymore, so I'll stop here for now.
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