Overnight, the rumors were already starting to boil over.
The legend of the Black Tortoise, in particular, is incredibly fantastical. This heavy iron lump floated up and touched the embankment.
To say that no one was behind it all, ha, who would believe that?
The rumors have already spread, and it will be no easy task to pinpoint their source. Forcible suppression is likely to backfire.
Caught in a dilemma, the two of them thought of the Sixth Princess at the same time.
Unexpectedly, Qin Zhaoyue remained calm and simply said two words: "Simple."
"Sister, tell me quickly, what's the plan?"
"Ordinary methods are time-consuming and laborious; you guys need to broaden your thinking."
The key to resolving this issue in the shortest time is to see who is more shameless.
Fight fire with fire, understand?
Seeing their bewildered expressions, Qin Zhaoyue sighed and quickly put down her chopsticks.
"Let me give you a few examples, and you can see for yourselves."
In a bustling market, a fishmonger cut open a fish's belly and found a piece of cloth with blood-written words inside that read "Minghuang Dangsheng" (meaning "The Phoenix Will Be Prosperous").
Suddenly, a group of turtles came ashore at Yuchuan Wharf, with the words "Holy Mother descends upon the people, may the imperial enterprise prosper forever" engraved on their backs.
When the eldest sister led her army on a disaster relief mission, a pure white sacred deer knelt down and bowed its head in respect, circling the army three times before departing.
Suddenly, the pitch-black night was filled with turbulent winds and clouds, and yin-yang symbols appeared in the sky...
Understand? "
Qin Zhaoqiong gaped open, completely losing her composure, and was speechless.
Yin Zhe's beautiful eyes frequently swept across the other side; these things... were taboo.
However, it must be said that if this method is implemented, the rumors will indeed be quelled very quickly.
Whether the people believe it or not, the worst outcome is simply muddying the waters.
So many strange phenomena, such as the legend of the Black Turtle, the River God, and other extraordinary occurrences.
Qin Zhaoyue calmly looked back at Yin Zhe: "The Xuanji Guards are professionals at this kind of thing, right? It shouldn't be difficult for them to do it, right?"
Hidden Hibernation: No! Absolutely not!
Qin Zhaoqiong snapped out of her daze and immediately realized the effectiveness of the method, but she also had concerns.
"My sister's idea..."
"Hey! What are you talking about?" Qin Zhaoyue waved her hands repeatedly. "It has nothing to do with me. It's my elder sister's and Lord Yinzhe's idea."
Qin Zhaoqiong: ...
Hidden Hibernation: ...
"Sister, this method is a bit taboo."
Qin Zhaoyue shrugged. "That depends on you. Is it riskier to break the taboo or to let the rumors fester?"
After saying that, he stopped looking at the two of them and began to eat heartily.
Today we also had roasted meat, and a large pot of stewed mixed fish.
That's the good thing about living along the river; there's an endless variety of fish to eat, and it's said that many of them were fresh fish caught from the floodwaters after the dam broke yesterday.
She thoroughly enjoyed her meal, while the other two barely tasted it.
"I'm full, please enjoy your meal."
The atmosphere was a bit off. Qin Zhaoyue was worried that they would drag her into discussing some sensitive topics, so she simply slipped away.
Qin Zhaoqiong stopped eating. "Lord Yinzhe, what do you think of this matter?"
Yin Zhe slowly stood up, took half a step back, and bowed. "This humble servant is just a clerk; it's all up to Your Highness the Princess to decide."
Qin Zhaoqiong: ...
Were you serious about taking half a step back?
Why didn't I realize before that she was so respectful to me?
What happened next was none of Qin Zhaoyue's business; she stayed peacefully in the backyard of the county government office for three days.
"Your Highness, that's all for today."
Qin Zhaoyue waved her hand lazily, "You don't need to report to me every day. My eldest sister is in charge, it has nothing to do with me."
Liu Yan looked at the Sixth Princess, who was lazily nestled on the couch, enjoying Mo Yi's massage, looking relaxed and at ease.
Yes, it doesn't matter much, it's just a casual idea, but the effect... is immediate!
They had reservations about mobilizing the local Xuanji Guards, since the crime of illegally mining and casting was too serious.
But it's completely effortless to use for spreading rumors.
Even if we take a step back and say that this is such a sensitive job, it would be easy to pin the blame on them if any problems were to arise.
Over the course of three days, various auspicious omens and strange phenomena appeared frequently in the area, instantly overshadowing the black turtle.
To put it simply, it was a complete and utter defeat; any criticisms of His Majesty were completely suppressed.
The Sixth Princess also wrote a set of poems, interspersed with the Emperor's actions over the years, and advocating that women should be self-reliant.
Which woman wasn't someone's daughter, mother, or wife/concubine? This was originally a taboo subject in the court, but it had a remarkable effect on the local areas.
His Majesty's authority was not only unaffected, but the popularity of him was even unprecedented. Who could have imagined this?
It all stemmed from the lazy Sixth Prince standing before them.
Qin Zhaoyue couldn't help but smile, and in fact, she had been like this for the past three days; it was hard not to smile.
She wrote an article and spread it by taking advantage of the Xuanji Guard's promotion of the Empress's deeds, and her merits increased rapidly.
We'll soon have enough people to advance to the fourth rank. Isn't this much easier than flood control and disaster relief?
Today, the rain stopped, a rare treat. Taking advantage of this brief respite, the Ministry of Works led tens of thousands of laborers to urgently repair the dikes.
Yao Guang also rushed back tonight, bringing the latest news.
As expected, His Majesty mobilized 10,000 cavalry and 20,000 laborers under the pretext of disaster relief and sent them to the edge of the three prefectures.
Everything seems to be moving in a positive direction, but for some people it's not so easy.
The two sorcerers, Yan Wujiu and his fellow disciple, left and went into hiding in nearby Linhuang County.
The injuries caused by hibernation were more serious than expected.
It takes a long time to completely clear the sharp "force" accumulated in the body, and the wound will bleed continuously until then.
It took three days to barely clear it all out, and then it started to recover.
During the period when he was powerless, the public opinion offensive he had previously laid out had been dismantled, and Longmen County's plan had thus come to a complete failure.
"Senior brother, it must be the Xuanji Guard that made the move. If we intervene now, we might expose our whereabouts."
Yan Wujiu's face was flushed with an unnatural redness, a sign of taking the healing pills, but he didn't seem too disappointed upon hearing this.
"It's alright. Whether it succeeds or fails, it's all part of the plan. We'll set off tonight and withdraw from Hanoi province."
"yes!"
Yu Tai Trading Company has a more straightforward name locally: Wu's Trading Company.
In the ancestral home's study, on the desk lay the secret letter sent by the silk thread, recounting everything that had happened in Mingyan County and Longmen County.
Unexpectedly, even with the two sorcerers personally orchestrating the plan, an accident occurred, and both princesses survived.
Two Divine Martial Realm Xuanji Guards secretly accompanied her; His Majesty truly cherishes the Eldest Princess.
Moreover, even they are at risk of exposure.
After pondering for a long time, Li Dajing finally made a decision.
"Temporarily cancel all plans. Also, have Jingxuan prepare for the autumn provincial examination and go to the capital after the results are announced."
"yes!"
The current dynasty's laws have abolished the provision that merchants are ineligible for the imperial examinations.
Jingxuan had never participated in the preliminary examinations, but Li Dajing didn't see it as a problem. He hadn't even considered the possibility that his youngest son might fail the provincial examinations.
Since I've unexpectedly formed a connection with that sixth princess, why not make use of it...?
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