While Xie Yunzhao was still upset about not being able to get close to Rongrong, the capital city was in turmoil.
The prince was reprimanded by the emperor. It was he who recommended Zuo Yucheng. Two years ago, he went to inspect in person and did not find that the prefect of Linzhou had embezzled money.
When the prince was scolded, he naturally scolded others. For a time, the prince's party was in a panic.
No one expected that a playboy and a princess could cause such a big mess in Linzhou.
They haven't received the news that the county magistrate will pay for the repair of the dam out of his own pocket, otherwise Li Chen will vomit blood.
He called Xie Yunzheng and smashed the study in front of him, "Why does Yongjia have the imperial sword?"
"What is your good brother doing? I asked you to send someone to keep an eye on him, but where did he keep an eye on him?"
"Do you know what this means?"
How could Xie Yunzheng not know that this meant that disaster relief in previous years was a problem: "Your Highness, why don't you push the blame on Zuo Yucheng?"
The prince's heartbeat quickened with anger. This was the only solution for now. "Even if we sacrifice him, who will bear the loss this time?"
Xie Yunzheng took a deep breath. What could he do now? "The princess must have been ordered by His Majesty. For your Highness's loss this time, why not speed up the military tax reform and allow the treasury to increase its income by 20%. In two years, it can be considered to be compensated."
Li Chen sighed, he always felt that Shen Shurong would not speak up easily.
"Your Highness is now thinking about the selection of the prefect of Linzhou. It is better to keep the control in your hands."
"I know, but the Third Brother will not let go of this opportunity."
"I sent someone to keep an eye on him,"
The prince glared at him, could he still be trusted?
"Go back."
On the way back home, Xie Yunzheng always felt that something was different.
How dare the little girl who follows him and calls him brother do these things? How could he carry the imperial sword?
It seemed that something had changed since she took over the treasury.
Without her protection, she had to consider the future of the Princess's Mansion. After all, she couldn't count on Xie Yunzhao.
She must have been terrified when she did these things, and he felt extremely distressed when he thought about her being forced to grow up.
"Akabane, let them act quickly."
"My Lord, we can't find an opportunity. They found the Purple Scale Guards."
"When the two of them separate, remember, do not hurt Yongjia."
"Yes, I have already given instructions that the princess will not be harmed."
After returning to the Duke of Lu's Mansion, he walked unconsciously to Xie Yunzhao's new room and stood outside the door with a lot of thoughts in his mind.
It’s useless to decorate it festively. Maybe there will never be anyone here again, or maybe their future children will live here.
In short, it couldn’t be Xie Yunzhao, nor could it be Yongjia.
"Hang more of these lanterns. The princess likes them."
"Yes, Miss Jinzhi."
Jin Zhi walked out with satisfaction and was stunned to see Xie Yunzheng. Why would the prince come here?
Hiding her inner joy, she walked over and saluted: "Your servant Jinzhi greets the prince."
Xie Yunzheng stared at him for a few moments. She was the most capable maidservant beside Yongjia. "The princess asked you to watch over the bridal chamber?"
"My Lord, that's right. I know the princess's preferences best, and the princess trusts me the most."
Xie Yunzheng lowered his eyes, his expression gentle: "Yes, she has always had the best food, clothing and daily necessities since she was a child. She is very picky."
Jin Zhi's face was even happier: "Prince still remembers."
Of course, how could he forget? She was the person that they brothers had remembered since childhood.
Xie Yunzhao could mention Yongjia countless times a day, but he wouldn't and would just keep it in his heart.
After Xie Yunzhao gave up, he never mentioned it again, and he would never mention it, but it was always in his heart.
He has encountered many setbacks, so how could it be easy for me?
So, don't blame him for disregarding brotherhood.
He turned and walked out, and Jin Zhi followed behind him.
When Li Shuang saw this, she stamped her feet in anger. Her second cousin was such a fool. Jin Zhi came four times in five days, wasn't it just to keep an eye on her eldest cousin for Chen Shurong?
Just wait, when the second cousin comes back, she will definitely catch Jin Zhi and confront her face to face.
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The border of Linzhou, a desolate and ownerless land, is gradually changing. There are many refugees, and people from Lin County come to govern.
This place has an independent name, Jia County, which belongs exclusively to Princess Yongjia.
The princess has issued a new decree that those who come to Jia County to settle down will be exempted from taxes for ten years, and refugees who have lost their homes can be given priority in settling down and allocating land.
Business operators can be exempted from ship docking tax for five years.
There was no more anxiety on everyone's face, but instead hope.
They want to build a solid river embankment so that they will never lose their homes again.
Mo Chen looked at the scenes in front of him and felt warm in his heart. She could actually do it.
He took the initiative to help her keep an eye on things. Not only in Jia County, but also in all the counties in Linzhou, he had people keep an eye on things, hired people, and checked the results.
He thought that he should have some value, otherwise he was not worthy of working with her.
In Linzhou, Shen Shurong really needs such a person, and it is impossible for him to come often after returning to Beijing.
When meeting him, Xie Yunzhao was dissatisfied. The pretty boy looked at Rongrong with a strange look in his eyes. Don't ask him how he saw it. Anyone who looks at Rongrong differently from Gu Kaizhi has ulterior motives.
Gu Kaizhi didn't know that he had become the standard. He only knew that he had to be respectful when looking at the princess. She was the one that Brother Xie had held in his hands since she was a child.
From Linzhou to Huaizhou, passing through several counties, the county magistrate could smile even when he saw the person he hated the most, as if detention and extortion were just a dream.
Wherever Xie Yunzhao went, he would tell the locals that it was the princess who paid for the management and ensured that there would be no floods this year.
The people did not know the truth. They only knew that the princess punished the prefect and spent money to repair the river. She was truly a living Bodhisattva.
Xie Yunzhao was very satisfied after hearing this. His Rongrong was a living Bodhisattva, otherwise why would he run so far to meddle in your affairs?
After hearing this, the county magistrates wanted to vomit blood, but they could not refute it. Could they still admit that the 100,000 silver coins came from their own hands?
Whoever admits it should wash his neck and wait for death.
But they will not swallow this anger easily.
Qingzhu whispered in Xie Yunzhao's ear that an unknown force was following them.
When they arrived in Huaizhou, Princess Yongjia had the imperial sword in her hand, and the news that Prefect Sun had been dismissed arrived before them.
Chen Shurong found the prefect of Huaizhou and said briefly that he did not want his property to be searched or investigated thoroughly, so he offered 200,000 taels and the county magistrates each handed over 100,000 taels to repair the river.
The prefect of Huaizhou was able to keep his official hat, so he stopped sweating and agreed directly. It was much smoother than what happened in Linzhou.
Knowing that the group was still following, Xie Yunzhao went to see Shen Shurong. Things here were almost done, and he would be away for two days.
Shen Shurong was reluctant to leave, but she also knew that he had his own things to do.
Under Mother Qian's watchful eye, Xie Yunzhao couldn't even get a hug. He felt resentful and wanted to give her twice the dose of medicine.
"If I don't come back in two days, you should go back to Beijing first. The carriage is slow and I will catch up quickly."
Shen Shurong frowned, “What is it, can’t you tell me?”
Xie Yunzhao held back and didn't say anything, fearing that she would worry. "I'll tell you when I get back."
Shen Shurong pouted, a little unhappy, “Then you should bring more guards.”
Xie Yunzhao wanted to hug someone, but he caught a glimpse of Mother Qian and just reached out to rub her head: "Don't worry, Qingying will stay with you. Gu Kaizhi and Lu Ziqian's people will go with me."
He was not sure who the people were coming for, and only by separating them could he lure the snake out of its hole.
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