Worry-Free Manor.
The hailstones, as big as a baby's fist, fell for more than an hour before stopping, but the torrential rain continued for three days and three nights.
The sturdy Wuyou Manor was also flooded, leaving a scene of devastation.
The yard was filled with rainwater, but fortunately the drainage system was well designed, so the floodwater only submerged the yard and did not flow into the house.
Even so, some people with weak constitutions fell ill due to the damp weather, and rapid coughing could be heard from time to time in the backyard.
It's easy to imagine that life was even harder for other ordinary people.
These past few days, Bai Ji and the doctors in the team have become the busiest people. Of the more than 300 people in the team, almost half have fallen ill.
This forced Sheng Lingwei, who was usually indifferent to emotions, to take it seriously. She knew that a damp environment could easily breed bacteria and cause various discomforts to the human body.
Children and the elderly, especially those with weak constitutions, were almost not spared. In addition, most of the people in the exile group were pampered and had poor health.
Sheng Lingwei didn't want their illness to affect her normal schedule, so she asked Bai Ji to brew a medicinal soup with spiritual spring water and required everyone to drink it.
Under her insistence, everyone's physical condition gradually improved, and their illnesses were greatly alleviated.
The effects of the spiritual spring water are truly real and effective.
In the past few days, Nangong Zichen has changed from his usual composure and become Sheng Lingwei's shadow. Wherever he is, Jing Qingyun can only stand aside.
When everyone saw Nangong Zichen for the first time, their jaws nearly dropped. Wasn't this a miniature version of Princess Chang Le?
Hearing him call Princess Chang Le "sister" repeatedly, everyone's expressions became incredibly complicated.
My goodness, their heads are about to fall off! They seem to have discovered a shocking secret, learned some unspeakable secret!
Does Emperor Sheng... know?
I have to say, this green hat is really tempting!
Looking at the somewhat dilapidated Wuyou Manor, Zhu Kui sighed deeply, "Young Master, it seems that our Wuyou Manor is not habitable for the time being. I must order some people to renovate it."
Nangong Zichen raised an eyebrow, smiled at Sheng Lingwei, and leaned his little head closer, "Uncle Kui, I'm still a child and don't know anything about this. You can ask my sister."
Zhu Kui: "..."
Yes, it is indeed a child, and a ten-year-old child at that!
I wonder who it was that, at only three years old, called themselves an adult?
Sheng Lingwei slightly curved her lips and pinched her little crybaby brother's cheek.
"Uncle Kui, don't worry about Wuyou Manor for now. We'll be staying in Yucheng County for a long time, and we might not be coming back to this place. Pack up all the items in the manor and take them with you. Leaving them here will only attract thieves."
Zhu Kui thought about it and agreed.
This villa has been built for over a decade, and many things are already old and worn out. There's really no need to renovate it, since no one comes to live here anyway.
Leaving them here is a waste; it's better to pack them all up and take them with us to avoid thieves.
"Yes, Your Highness, I obey your command."
After saying that, Zhu Kui immediately took his leave with Da Shu and Xiao Shu, as they had other things to do.
Speaking of this, Sheng Lingwei couldn't help but sigh that her younger brother actually had a storage bag that could hold anything except living creatures.
That's good, it saves her time and effort. She doesn't have to worry about so many things, perfect!
Nangong Zichen blinked his shrewd eyes and tilted his head to ask, "Sister, when are we leaving for Yucheng County?"
Sheng Lingwei first turned to look at Jing Qingyun before replying:
"Don't worry, let's rest for a day. We'll set off early tomorrow morning. Your sister and your brother Yun have important business to attend to later, so you stay here in the manor."
Nangong Zichen's pupils contracted sharply, and he immediately tensed up.
"Sister, are you...are you going to abandon your brother?"
Seeing that Nangong Zichen was almost in tears, Sheng Lingwei sighed and rubbed her forehead. Her younger brother was not only a crybaby, but also a little drama queen.
Jing Qingyun glanced at Nangong Zichen without making a sound, a smile flashing in her eyes.
“Weiwei, although Wuyou is young, he is the crown prince of the Southern Di Kingdom. He needs to see, feel and understand things firsthand to learn knowledge that cannot be learned from books.”
Nangong Zichen's eyes lit up, and he secretly gave Jing Qingyun a thumbs up.
"Yes, sister. I have spent most of my life in the palace since I was born. Apart from coming here to find you this time, I have never really seen the lives of ordinary people."
The Grand Tutor once said, "Read ten thousand books and travel ten thousand miles." He told me a lot about history and how to be a ruler, but I could never grasp the essence of it, as if there was a veil between us.
"Sister, I want to be a good emperor, and I want my people to live a life free from want. Therefore, I beg you to grant me this wish."
Before Sheng Lingwei could speak, Jing Qingyun, with a serious expression, said to Nangong Zichen:
"Wuyou, you're going too far with what you're saying. Your sister isn't a god; she can't grant your wish."
If you want to be a good emperor who serves the country and its people, it's not enough to just talk the talk; you must take concrete actions, stay true to your original aspirations, and not impose your wishes on others.
Nangong Zichen was taken aback for a moment, then respectfully clasped his hands in a fist and bowed to Jing Qingyun, saying, "Thank you for your correction, Brother Yun. I was in a hurry just now and I did say something wrong."
Jing Qingyun stood up and reached out to help Nangong Zichen up. "Wuyou, it is a great virtue to know your mistakes and correct them."
Nangong Zichen looked up at the tall man in front of him, his heart filled with mixed emotions.
This guy who was competing with him for his sister seems a little more agreeable today. If he continues to be this sensible, he might consider him as a potential brother-in-law.
It's just a selection of people.
He was determined to find three thousand male concubines for his sister's harem.
Sheng Lingwei smiled and glanced back and forth between Jing Qingyun and her younger brother. Wow, these two are unusually close today.
"Alright, you two stop acting in front of me. Wuyou, if you want to come with your sister, then go ahead. It's good to broaden your horizons while you're still young."
"Yay!"
Nangong Zichen jumped up and down excitedly, followed by some sweet words.
"Sister, I knew you were the most gentle, kind, beautiful, generous, knowledgeable, and incredibly capable sister in the world."
Sheng Lingwei covered her lips and chuckled, glancing at Nangong Zichen. "Look at you, so capable?"
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The Golden Palace of the Northern Qi Dynasty.
"Your Majesty, the disaster is severe in various parts of Northern Qi. The people are suffering terribly, and there are heavy casualties. We urge Your Majesty to make a decision as soon as possible."
Emperor Sheng lay on a simple bed, his body wrapped in white cloth strips, unable to move an inch, only able to stare with a pair of blood-red and turbid eyes.
Decide? Decide my ass! Can't you see that I've already been stripped of my power?
If he had known that his second and fourth sons were so ambitious, he should have strangled them the moment they were born.
Oh, I regret it so much!
The Second Prince glanced lightly at Emperor Sheng, then turned to look at the Fourth Prince in the main hall, his eyes filled with blatant calculation.
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