Seeing Xiao Qingyun, Shen Yuchao was a little surprised: "Hey, Prince, why are you here? Are you waiting..."
He looked incredulous and turned to look at Lingzhi.
Xiao Qingyun took a deep breath, finally calmed down the anger in his heart, and asked: "Why did you two come back together? Brother Shen, didn't you go home?"
"I happened to meet Lingzhi on the way back, and we chatted about old times together." Shen Yuchao replied.
Xiao Qingyun narrowed his eyes, waiting for him to finish speaking, and then turned his gaze to Lingzhi beside him.
The air was filled with a suffocating silence.
Lingzhi could feel an oppressive gaze falling on her, and the man seemed to be waiting for her explanation.
Lingzhi ignored him, but turned to Shen Yuchao and said: "Young Master, go back and rest. You have to go to court early tomorrow. Be careful on the way back and pay attention to safety!"
"Oh, okay."
Shen Yuchao responded, nodded at Xiao Qingyun, turned and left.
Lingzhi watched Shen Yuchao's back as he walked away, while Xiao Qingyun stared at her deeply.
Xiao Qingyun became more and more annoyed when he didn't get the response he wanted.
He pursed his lips tightly, "Don't you have anything to explain to me?"
Lingzhi withdrew her gaze and looked at Xiao Qingyun with a frown.
Why does he look like he's been possessed by a pig demon?
Explain? What's there to explain?
This person is so strange.
Where she goes, who she goes with, does it have anything to do with him?
Lingzhi didn't answer, turned around and stepped into the mansion.
She left so calmly that Xiao Qingyun was unable to recover for a long time.
He looked at Lingzhi's back with a deep gaze.
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The next day, Lingzhi entered the palace early.
She usually doesn't have to attend court, but this time she has something that requires her to go to the palace.
There is a flood in Liangzhou, and she may have to step in personally to solve it.
When they arrived at the imperial study, Xiao Qingyun was already waiting there.
Also waiting on the side were Prince Ning and a group of cabinet ministers.
"Saint."
Seeing Lingzhi, the officials bowed slightly in greeting.
Lingzhi nodded to the officials and said, "I wonder why the emperor summoned me here?"
The young emperor was already twelve years old, dressed in a dragon robe, and his voice already carried the majesty of an emperor: "Today, we received a report that a severe flood has occurred in Wuyang Prefecture. Now the people are displaced. Therefore, I have requested the Saint Girl and a group of cabinet ministers to discuss the flood situation."
After the young emperor finished speaking, the ministers began to discuss:
"There are floods along the Wuyang River. The water is so severe that more than a dozen villages have been submerged."
"Now the villagers are displaced and homeless, food is scarce, and there is now a large number of refugees fleeing."
"The imperial court cannot just sit there and do nothing. Someone must go to Wuyang to resolve the flood problem."
Everyone was discussing who would be the most suitable person to go. One of the ministers said, "Your Majesty, I think Mr. Yuan should go. He is more knowledgeable about flood control."
Lord Yuan immediately stepped out and declined, saying, "I am still young and inexperienced. I'm afraid I'm not up to the task."
After saying this, he glanced at his old rival, Lord Zhang, who had suggested he go, and continued, "Lord Zhang has seniority, extensive experience, and a wealth of knowledge. I think Lord Zhang is the right person to go."
Lord Zhang shook his head. "Flood control isn't just theoretical talk. I have only qualifications, but no practical experience. I'm not as knowledgeable about flooding as Lord Yuan."
"I am not suitable. Lord Zhang should go."
"If I go, it won't solve the problem at all, but will only increase it."
The young emperor felt annoyed when he saw the two people arguing below.
"Whenever you encounter a problem, you push it aside. Now I want to know, who is willing to go to Wuyang County to solve the flood problem?"
Seeing no one say anything, he angrily asked, "The entire capital is filled with talented people, including royal relatives, civil and military officials, and yet no one can solve the flood problem?"
At this time, King Ning stood up and said, "I think the Saint should go. She is extremely talented and has powerful skills, so she should be able to control the flood without any problem."
"Yes, Your Majesty, let the Saint go."
At this time, in the hall, a group of officials who were loyal to King Ning responded and drank.
After listening to everyone's words, the young emperor narrowed his eyes and looked at Lingzhi: "Does the Saint have any objections?"
"Your Majesty, I have no objection." Lingzhi replied expressionlessly.
The young emperor pondered for a moment and asked, "Does the Saint need any help?"
Before Lingzhi could say anything, Xiao Qingyun said, "The journey to Wuyang is long, and I'm afraid something might happen. I'll go with the Saint."
Lingzhi looked at him in surprise. The road to Wuyang was long. If everything went well, it would only take one month, but if not, it would take three months. How could Xiao Qingyun actually leave the big business in the capital and go with her?
Xiao Qingyun maintained a calm and cool demeanor, but his slowly clenched fists revealed his inner uneasiness.
The young emperor nodded and said, "Alright, the Regent and the Saint will go together. The Ministry of Rites will cooperate in preparing all the food supplies, and we will set off together in three days."
"yes!"
"I obey your command!"
"I look forward to hearing good news from you two."
After the young emperor finished speaking, he asked everyone to leave, leaving only the regent.
"Uncle, what shall I do if you leave?"
Young Emperor Xiao Yan held Xiao Qingyun's hand, his face pale.
Xiao Qingyun said in a deep voice, "You often say that the Prince's tutor's lectures are poor, difficult to understand, and too boring. I have found a new teacher for you, General Su Xiansu. She will stay in the capital to teach and protect His Majesty."
"I hope Your Majesty will remember that it was not easy for our ancestors to establish the kingdom. Please study hard and protect the Xiao family's empire."
Xiao Yan sniffed: "But, the Queen Mother, I am still afraid..."
Xiao Qingyun said: "Your Majesty is the Emperor, the King of our Great Yan Dynasty, and you don't need to fear anyone."
Xiao Yan shook his head: "Although I am the emperor of Dayan, not all power is in my hands."
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will help you get back everything that belongs to you, little by little."
Xiao Qingyun patted Xiao Yan's head and said, "Remember, assess the situation and take advantage of it. Your Majesty can do it too."
"I remember that."
Xiao Yan wiped his tears, "Uncle, be careful too."
Xiao Qingyun nodded, bowed to him, turned and left the imperial study.
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Lingzhi held the teacup and looked at Xiao Qingyun: "Are you saying that someone tampered with the flood in Wuyang?"
Xiao Qingyun nodded. "Previous reports said there was no flooding in Wuyang and everything was normal. But in just a few days, the flooding has become so severe, and the people have been displaced. Someone must have tampered with the water veins."
Lingzhi took a sip of tea and asked, "Who is so bold?"
Xiao Qingyun looked at the rainy sky outside with a gloomy face: "Maybe some people want to take advantage of this flood to do what they want."
Lingzhi narrowed her eyes slightly: "I want to see what they are going to do."
She originally didn't want to go out with Xiao Qingyun, and was considering whether to postpone it?
Now that she heard that someone was tampering with the disaster and killing the people, she wanted to kill them immediately.
"We can't alert the enemy. We can only set out according to the plan and adapt to the situation when we arrive in Wuyang."
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