Jing Qingyun looked surprised. "You don't know about the new emperor's ascension to the throne?"
The five women, including Rong Momo, were equally surprised, but judging from the villagers' expressions, they really didn't know about this. It was unclear whether it was due to their ignorance or human factors.
It is important to know that the ascension of a new emperor is a major national event, and all officials will be informed immediately by carrier pigeon so that they can spread the word.
The village chief and the others nodded blankly, mouths agape.
“Prince Jing, we really didn’t know about the new emperor’s ascension to the throne. There was no announcement in the county town either, otherwise we wouldn’t be so shocked.”
They were curious too, and wanted to ask which prince the new emperor was, but they didn't dare to ask!
Jing Qingyun's eyes flashed coldly as she turned to look at Sheng Lingwei, "Weiwei, what do you think about this?"
Sheng Lingwei sneered, "It's just that we've run into a corrupt official. Once he's fattened up, he has to be killed. I happen to be itching for a fight lately, so come with me to meet him."
Jing Qingyun nodded with a smile, "Alright, that's exactly what I was thinking."
"Princess, we also want to follow you to punish evil and uphold justice. Please, please don't abandon us again!"
Bai Shu blinked her big eyes and pleaded pitifully. Bai Ji and Chuan Wu Chuan Qiong were not to be outdone and looked at Sheng Lingwei pitifully as well.
Granny Rong pouted and sighed, her face full of envy.
She regretted it. She should have been more diligent in her younger years and learned martial arts from her mistress. Now she wouldn't be such a useless person, unable to follow the princess to do great things.
Sheng Lingwei found it amusing. "Alright, alright, you can all come along. Granny, you can also come and watch me display my divine power."
"I can go too?" Granny Rong was extremely excited, her whole being visibly thrilled.
Sheng Lingwei smiled and nodded, "Yes, you can go too. Just remember that we are a whole, and no one can be missing."
Rong Momo's eyes welled up with tears.
"Thank you, Princess. I would like to go, but I don't know any martial arts and I'm afraid I'll be a burden to you. So, I won't go and will wait for your triumphant return in the village."
Sheng Lingwei was both amused and exasperated.
"Granny, you're overthinking things. Since I said I'd take you with me, I don't think you'll be a burden to me."
Besides, I am incredibly powerful; there's no need for you to lift a finger. You can just stand by and be a mascot.
"Alright, I'll go with you."
Rong Momo nodded happily. At this moment, she felt a warm current flow through her body. Her little princess was becoming more and more considerate.
The villagers of Stone Village lowered their heads and pricked up their ears, listening intently to the conversation between Sheng Lingwei and her companions. Everyone was taken aback.
Why is Princess Chang Le different from the rumors?
Princess Chang Le clearly possessed a strong sense of righteousness and treated her servants with great kindness, showing no trace of arrogance.
He was not short-tempered and did not indiscriminately kill innocent people.
It seems the rumors are unreliable!
"The village chief of Stone Village."
Sheng Lingwei's voice instantly brought the villagers back to their senses, their bodies tensing involuntarily, their eyes constantly glancing at the village chief.
The village chief shuddered, then forced a stiff smile and cupped his hands, saying, "Princess Chang Le, my name is Shi Tiezhu. Please address me by my name."
“Alright, then I’ll call you Village Chief Shi.” Sheng Lingwei didn’t really care about titles.
"Village Chief Shi, my group and I plan to stay in your Stone Village today. You don't need to find a house, just find a flat place, and we will set up our own tents."
"Yes, Princess."
Shi Tiezhu felt honored, but also somewhat fearful and worried, afraid that he and the villagers might inadvertently offend these important people.
Sheng Lingwei used her mental power to scan the entire Stone Village.
The houses in this village are all dilapidated, and most of them are mud houses. The villagers are almost all old, weak, sick and disabled. Those who are in slightly better health are mostly here.
Although I haven't had much contact with the people of Stone Village, I can tell that most of them are kind-hearted.
Oh well, since she's the one who ran into them, I can't just watch them go hungry.
Sheng Lingwei, who is always decisive and doesn't like to procrastinate, began to issue tasks one by one.
"Granny, take Chuanwu and Chuanqiong and unload the more than two thousand catties of grain from the carriage and hand it over to Village Chief Shi so that he can distribute it to the villagers according to the number of people."
Baiji, take the doctors in your team to treat the sick people in Stone Village.
Zhao Dong, you take some men and set up the tents first, then take some people to help the villagers repair their houses.
As for the tents, they were collected from the advanced world, although they were not quite the same as the tents in this world.
But who can blame her when she is the arrogant and domineering, infamous Princess Chang Le!
Even if they come up with something unconventional, no one dares to question it, nor do they have the courage to do so.
Rong Momo and the others respectfully accepted the order, "Yes, Princess."
The villagers were dumbfounded.
They never expected Princess Chang Le to be so kind and benevolent, and now they are even more certain that the rumors about Princess Chang Le are complete nonsense.
Shi Tiezhu's eyes were bloodshot, and tears fell involuntarily. He knelt down with a thud and kowtowed three times to Sheng Lingwei.
It's quite something that a tall, robust man like him is now crying his eyes out.
"Waaah, Princess Chang Le, on behalf of everyone in Stone Village, I solemnly thank you for your great kindness and virtue. I will remember it forever."
The other villagers, moved to tears, knelt down and kowtowed to Sheng Lingwei in gratitude.
To them, Princess Chang Le was like a deity incarnate, a great benefactor who came to save them.
There was really no food left in the village. They could endure the hunger, but the elderly and children in their families could not.
In just a few days, more than a dozen people have died in the village. The feeling is one of pain, sorrow, and helplessness.
Now things are better. With the food provided by Princess Chang Le, they can eat sparingly and at least live a little longer.
As for the days to come, let's just wait and see!
Sheng Lingwei felt a pang of sadness as she looked at the villagers kneeling on the ground and weeping.
He then stepped forward to help Shi Tiezhu up, his gaze sweeping over all the villagers, his tone powerful and resonant, every word striking a chord with them.
"Everyone, please get up. As citizens of Northern Qi, I will not abandon you now that I have encountered your situation."
The new emperor of Northern Qi is my third brother. He is benevolent, diligent, and loves his people. Under his leadership, your lives will surely improve.
As for your county magistrate, I will personally meet with him, and the court will send a new official to take over.
He will obey the new emperor's orders and immediately comfort all the affected people, ensuring that food and relief supplies are provided.
The villagers were both surprised and delighted. Their usually sallow and pale faces flushed, and they kept thanking Sheng Lingwei.
They seem to have nothing to say except thank you.
I'm so happy! I finally have something to look forward to.
Sheng Lingwei smiled at everyone, "Alright, everyone, there's no need to thank me anymore. These things are nothing more than a small favor for me."
It's getting late. Please take us to a spacious open area first, and then take the sick people to a place to queue up for medical treatment.
Time is of the essence, everyone please act as quickly as possible.
The villagers were so happy they were almost out of their minds, grinning foolishly and shouting in response:
"Yes, Princess Chang Le."
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