Chapter 381 Master Wu
Princess Pingyang, who had been traveling the world, has returned to the capital.
The news spread quickly throughout the capital.
That's not even the most shocking part.
The most shocking thing is that Princess Pingyang is going to become a teacher at Baihe Academy.
The White Crane Academy, which had lost all its students, not only did not close down, but also opened a women's martial arts school.
This is absolutely outrageous.
But if it were Princess Pingyang, no one would dare to object.
Princess Pingyang was the first female general of the Jin Kingdom.
Back when the feudal lords were fighting each other, Princess Pingyang's reputation was no less than that of the current emperor and the Prince of Zhenbei.
If she were to establish a martial arts school, it would be a perfect fit.
Despite receiving visiting cards from many powerful and influential figures in the capital, the Princess's residence refused to see any guests.
I don't know who told me, but the eldest princess often appears at the White Crane Academy.
Many people went to Baihe Academy to try their luck.
This eldest princess, the younger sister of the current emperor, is of noble status and is naturally an object of patronage and influence for people in the capital.
Qin Jinzhi is urgently handling official business at the Thousand Birds Bureau.
With a major reshuffle of officials in the central government and an increase in officials being sent to other regions, the number of officials in the Thousand Birds Bureau must also increase accordingly.
The emperor decreed that each prefecture and county should establish a branch office of the Thousand Birds Bureau to supervise local officials.
The sweet potato seeds sown at Sinong Temple have already sprouted.
The first batch of land planted with sweet potatoes has already begun to bear fruit.
When the autumn harvest arrives, it can be harvested along with other crops.
Rainfall is gradually decreasing, and signs of drought are already faintly visible.
Qin Jinzhi corresponded with Wang Yongchang, urging him to expedite the construction of the reservoir as a precaution.
Just then, there was a knock on the door. Qin Jinzhi didn't look up. "Come in."
The person who came in didn't say anything, but sat quietly to one side.
Qin Jinzhi waited for a while but didn't hear the person speaking, so she looked up.
Then I saw Fatty sitting to the side.
Qin Jinzhi asked, "What's wrong?"
Fatty said somewhat awkwardly, "Has Old Ghost returned?"
Qin Jinzhi was working non-stop on official business and her mind went blank for a moment. After a while, a mischievous smile appeared on her lips.
"What, do you want to see Grandma?"
The fat man asked, "Is she currently living in the Prince's mansion?"
Qin Jinzhi nodded.
The fat man scratched his head. "Is your grandfather at home?"
Qin Jinzhi nodded again.
The fat man laughed and said, "You little rascal, shouldn't you invite me to the Prince's mansion as a guest? I've already left the palace, so I should at least see my old friends."
Qin Jinzhi remained silent and then looked down to begin approving official documents.
Fatty curled his lip, "Give me an answer, you brat."
As Qin Jinzhi wrote, she said, "Grandma has been at Baihe Academy lately, and we can't see her at the Prince's Mansion. I'll arrange for someone to take you there in a bit. Baihe Academy is short-staffed, so go and help Grandma."
The fat man spun around and scratched his head. "I didn't come here to see her."
Qin Jinzhi raised an eyebrow. "Oh, then it's fine if you don't go. I'm so busy at the Thousand Birds Division that I can barely squeeze out a moment for myself."
The fat man immediately glared at him, "You brat, you're just as annoying as your grandfather!"
After saying that, he stood up and asked, "Where can I get a carriage?"
Qin Jinzhi smiled and had someone take the fat man to Baihe Academy.
By the time the official documents were approved, it was already quite late.
Xue Huaiyi sent a carriage to Qianniaosi to pick up Qin Jinzhi.
Upon returning to the residence, Xue Huaiyi stepped forward and said, "Princess, Lord Wei and his wife have been waiting for you at the residence for quite some time."
Qin Jinzhi stretched and yawned. Wei Lin had sent a visiting card yesterday, saying that he would be visiting with his wife today.
I should have returned home earlier, but I simply couldn't manage it.
When Qin Jinzhi arrived at the main hall, Wei Lin and his wife stood up.
"Greetings, Princess."
Qin Jinzhi said, "Please don't be offended, I'm really too busy with official duties today."
Wei Lin immediately said, "Princess, you are overthinking it. My husband and I know best how busy you are every day."
Qin Jinzhi's gaze fell on Wei Lin's wife standing beside him.
"This must be your wife. I've heard so much about her, it's better to see her in person than to hear so much about her."
Madam Wei stepped forward and said, "Fuya greets the princess."
Qin Jinzhi smiled and said to the two of them, "Let's move to my courtyard. I've been hungry for ages."
The three of them laughed together.
The small kitchen in Qin Jinzhi's courtyard has already prepared the meal.
When the food was served, Wei Lin was somewhat surprised.
The princess's eating habits were just like his wife's.
Qin Jinzhi said to the two of them, "Don't be shy, start eating. I practice martial arts, so I eat more meat."
Fuya smiled and didn't stand on ceremony.
It was as if they were really there to eat, but Wei Lin used very little.
Qin Jinzhi drank two large bowls of soup.
Fuya was no less impressive.
Setting down her bowl, Qin Jinzhi looked at Fuya and smiled, "Would you like to come to Baihe Academy and become a martial arts instructor?"
Fuya wiped her mouth and held up two fingers, "Monthly salary is twenty taels."
Qin Jinzhi laughed and said, "Someone, bring me a bow and arrows."
The Qiankun Bow was delivered quickly.
Qin Jinzhi said, "If you can hit all the targets, your monthly salary will double."
She waved her hand, and fallen leaves drifted out from all directions in the courtyard.
Fuya flipped her bow and arrow and shot out an arrow.
The arrow pierced through four or five leaves.
All ten arrows were fired, but not a single leaf fell to the ground.
Qin Jinzhi clapped again.
"Excellent archery skills."
Fuya put down the Qiankun Bow.
When will you take office?
Qin Jinzhi smiled, "Soon."
Fuya stood up and said, “I have not yet thanked the princess for her kindness in helping my husband and for teaching my son. I thank you again.”
Wei Lin then bowed in response.
Qin Jinzhi found the contrast between the couple quite amusing.
"Wei Lin, even in the capital, Sister Fuya's reputation as a head镖师 (bodyguard/escort) is quite renowned. How did you win her heart?"
Wei Lin smiled, his eyes narrowing, and said, "Sincerity is enough."
Qin Jinzhi laughed out loud, "Interesting."
Several years ago, she found Fu Ya to help her transport goods, but she never expected that Fu Ya was actually Wei Lin's wife.
Fuya looked at Qin Jinzhi and said, "I never expected that it was you, Princess, who helped me transport people back to the capital safely."
Qin Jinzhi smiled and said, "I was seriously injured. If I had gone back to the capital by myself, I probably would not have survived. It is thanks to my elder sister's superb martial arts skills that I am able to survive."
Fuya smiled and said, "Your Highness is too kind. Since the agreement has been reached, my husband and I will take our leave. Your Highness, please rest well."
After the couple left, Qin Jinzhi clicked her tongue in amazement.
She used to think that Wei Lin's mouth was so poisonous, it was like he had swallowed arsenic.
Who can possibly control him?
In retrospect, the two complement each other.
Yue Shu floated over, "Was this the heroine who transported you all the way back to the capital back then?"
Qin Jinzhi nodded. "If it weren't for her, I probably wouldn't have been able to return to the capital."
Yue Shu said with great satisfaction, "It is indeed rare to find someone like this to be a martial arts teacher. Forty taels is not expensive. I had just reached the roof when she spotted me, which put me in a dilemma, so I had no choice but to squat on the roof."
Qin Jinzhi was speechless. "Why did you have to climb over the wall when there was a door?"
Yue Shu smiled and said, "I'm used to it. My senior brother wrote to me, asking you to check if there are any sudden increases in the population in the capital."
Qin Jinzhi raised an eyebrow. "Xiao Yuanyi escaped?"
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