Chapter 064 Refund!
There was a blazing fire under the gate of the city wall.
Their own scouts went ahead and informed the Chiyan County magistrate in advance.
The front line separated, and Qin Zhaoqiong rode forward.
"Your humble servant, Zhou Yanqing, the Magistrate of Chiyan County, pays homage to Her Royal Highness the Princess!"
"Please stand up, Magistrate Zhou. Thank you for your hard work."
Qin Zhaoyue lifted the curtain and took a look. After being promoted to the fifth rank, her hearing and eyesight were even sharper than before, and she could see clearly even through the rain.
The county magistrate's blue satin official uniform was no longer presentable.
The front of his clothes was soaked into a dark brown color, and mud splashed from his shoulders to his knees, and the wet hem of his clothes hung heavy.
The raindrops were as fine as needles. Qin Zhaoyue could clearly see that the water drops falling along the hem of his clothes were turbid, which showed how dirty his official robe was.
A few strands of messy hair stuck to her cheekbones, mixed with grass debris and forming clumps. Her face was stained blue by moisture, her cheeks sunken, and her eye bags were especially deep...
Qin Zhaoyue felt that he would be more suitable for a couple of lines from Animal World.
"It's not hard, it's not hard..." Zhou Yanqing accepted the gift with an excited look on his face.
"The food and medicines His Highness transported solved our urgent needs.
I discovered that although it rained today, the water level of Qingyao River was actually decreasing.
It was not until His Highness's personal guards came to inform us that the flood discharge and dredging in Mingyan County downstream had been completed.
On behalf of Zhou Yanqing, the people of Chiyan County thank His Highness for his rescue! "
As he spoke, he knelt down straight, his knees hitting the ground and splashing mud and water everywhere.
The moment I lowered my head, a pair of military boots appeared in front of my eyes.
Qin Zhaoqiong dismounted swiftly and grabbed his shoulder with one hand to prevent him from prostrating himself.
"It's my duty, there's no need to pay attention to these empty formalities."
"Yes, yes, yes..." Zhou Yanqing was helped to stand up, with an embarrassed expression.
"I was agitated at the moment... Your Highness, please come into the city. A house for you to rest has been prepared."
Qin Zhaoqiong frowned slightly when he heard this. Wasn't he staying in the county government office?
Zhou Yanqing caught this and quickly explained:
“Don’t worry, Your Highness. It was the merchants in the city who heard that the relief team was coming and offered it voluntarily.
The vacant house with five courtyards is spacious but not luxurious, and it is not far from the county government office.
Qin Zhaoqiong subconsciously wanted to refuse, but he thought about the officials accompanying him who had been running around for half a day without any rest, and everyone was very tired in Mingyan County.
The most important thing is... Sixth Sister must be very tired.
Thinking so, he agreed, "Okay."
The relief team marched into the city in a mighty procession. It was late and raining, but the dense thumping of horses' hooves still attracted the attention of residents on the street.
Many people were peeking in, but no one was seen coming out.
"Your Highness, following the flood, I have imposed a curfew to prevent bandits from taking advantage of the situation."
Qin Zhaoqiong nodded. It was not wrong to call for extraordinary measures in extraordinary times.
Soon, the team arrived at the house with five courtyards.
Just as Zhou Yanqing said, the house occupies a large area, and the materials and colors used are within the prescribed limits.
However, the pavilions, towers and winding corridors in the garden are well-organized and do not look like they have been idle for a long time.
Since he was not in the military, Qin Zhaoqiong would not be so unable to tolerate any injustice, so he did not object.
"Your Highness, hot water and meals have been prepared in advance."
"Thank you."
"Of course, of course. Your Highness, please go to bed early and go to the government office tomorrow to oversee flood control matters."
Qin Zhaoqiong waved his hand, "No need. Give us two quarters of an hour to rest and we'll discuss matters during dinner."
Zhou Yanqing hurriedly bowed and responded, "Your Highness cares about the people, so I will wait in the main hall first."
"Well, besides, there is no need for servants to serve in the mansion, I have my own attendants."
"yes!"
In the backyard, Qin Zhaoyue was allocated the largest and best room, and she did not refuse her elder sister's kindness.
Hot water is readily available and is brought into the house in buckets.
"I don't have that much time, just clean it up first." After saying that, he closed his eyes, spread his arms, and ignored everything.
Everyone else is used to it, but their prince would rather not move than not move.
Six members of the Mo Group were guarding the surroundings. There were still eight maids in the room, not counting the Xuanji Guard who had just been recruited.
Some people were taking off their clothes, some were preparing hot water and towels to wash their bodies, some were wiping their hair, and some were using a small charcoal stove to dry their clothes. Everything was in order.
In less than a cup of tea, Qin Zhaoyue was already lying on the couch, feeling refreshed.
"What are you waiting for? The two groups will take turns scrubbing. This damn weather is so sticky and unbearable."
No one else said it was inappropriate, but the Sixth Princess was a little... weird.
Leaving everything to these "servants" really lives up to their reputation of being lazy.
But there were no ordinary rules for nobles. It was normal for her to share meals with servants and clean her bedroom.
Everyone immediately took the time to clean up, and Qin Zhaoyue, who was leaning on the couch with a tired look, quietly raised his eyes.
The maids washed each other, played, splashed water, and had fun...
Oh wow! At least I should become a member, right?
Sure enough, undress, scrub...each wash their own way!
Where is the team spirit of the Qingluan Guards? Where is the camaraderie of sisters helping each other?
If you don't even take off your underwear, wouldn't it be a waste of time to wipe it? How can it be comfortable if it sticks to your body?
Also, why are they all turning their backs? Who are they protecting? She's a princess!
In broad daylight... No, it was a dark and windy night, with the whole world gloomy. There was no sign of spring in the room at all. It was just like some skits where people were tricked into killing each other.
The first fifteen episodes were filled with hints and ambiguity, and I saved my breakfast money to fill it up, but guess what? A refund!
The Mo team acted quickly, and before Qin Zhaoyue's anger had faded, everything had been resolved on the other end.
At this moment, a personal guard came to call, saying that the eldest princess wanted to see him.
Qin Zhaoyue reluctantly stood up and walked out with his hands in his pockets.
Next door was the eldest sister's bedroom, which she had just cleaned, but Meng Jian was already in it.
Qin Zhaoyue understood what he meant, so he asked the other members of the Mo Group to stay around and only took Sui Mo in.
In addition to the group of four, there was another familiar face, who was the eldest princess's deputy general, who had previously been responsible for escorting disaster relief food together with the garrison.
Chiyan County was the worst-hit area in Qingyao Prefecture, so it was natural for them to stop there.
After closing the door, Qin Zhaoqiong got straight to the point. "Tell me about the disaster relief efforts in Chiyan County, and that County Magistrate Zhou..."
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