Chapter 308 Going to Lingnan
Zhang Hai'an stepped forward and bowed, "Princess, please forgive my shortsightedness, but I would still prefer to serve as an official as a man."
Qin Jinzhi looked up at her. "Reason?"
Zhang Hai'an said, "In today's world, there are too many restrictions on women. If I were to regain my womanhood, it would inevitably cause controversy. Then all my achievements over the years could be erased because of my womanhood. Rather than arguing with people about these useless things, it would be better to use this time to benefit the people."
Qin Jinzhi said with a smile, "Have you thought this through? If I fall from power and your identity is discovered, you will be guilty of deceiving the emperor."
Zhang Hai'an smiled and said, "I have always had good judgment. I believe the princess will always protect me. If you really fall from power, I, your follower, should give my life."
Qin Jinzhi burst into laughter, "Lord Zhang, you're still as amusing as ever. Since that's the case, as you wish, I will arrange a marriage for you tomorrow to cover it up. You can then focus on being a good official who benefits the people."
Zhang Hai'an stepped forward and said, "This humble official thanks the princess."
Qin Jinzhi waved her hand, signaling her to step back.
Zhang Hai'an took the logbook and said, "This humble official takes his leave."
Just as he reached the door, Zhang Hai'an placed the logbook on the chair beside him.
He bowed deeply to Qin Jinzhi and said, “Although I am unwilling to regain my female identity, I believe that the princess will enable all women in the world to enter the examination hall and the court with dignity, to serve as officials and protect the people. I am willing to be the cornerstone of this path.”
After saying that, he left with the logbook.
Qin Jinzhi smiled, got up, and went back to the courtyard.
After disappearing for several days, Yuecheng finally appeared in Qin Jinzhi's courtyard.
Qin Jinzhi looked at the huge dark circles under Yuecheng's eyes and asked, "Did you go thieving with your senior sister?"
Yuecheng remained silent. "I heard that there is a medicinal herb in Chengdu called Cold Moon Osmanthus. I've been looking for that herb for the past few days."
Qin Jinzhi raised an eyebrow. "Are you injured?"
Yuecheng scoffed and patted his chest. "You think I can get hurt?"
Qin Jinzhi suddenly grinned and said with a mocking look, "Is the effect of this Cold Moon Osmanthus actually for the eyes?"
Yuecheng turned around abruptly, "How did you know?"
Then, seeing Qin Jinzhi's gaze, he suddenly stood up. "Don't talk nonsense! I didn't go looking for Miss Yuan!"
Qin Jinzhi raised an eyebrow. "I didn't mention Miss Yuan's name."
Yuecheng turned and darted into her room, shouting, "I don't understand what you're saying!"
Qin Jinzhi smiled and said, "A person lives by just one thought, which is good."
The next day, Qin Jinzhi looked at the long convoy and scratched her head at the smiling Uncle Qin.
It's true that everyone cherishes their old brother; with so many things, Grandpa will be using them for ages!
As if knowing what Qin Jinzhi was thinking, Uncle Qin said, "The gifts for His Majesty and the Empress have also been prepared. They will be sent to the palace in your name once we arrive in the capital."
Qin Jinzhi nodded. "Uncle Qin, you've had a long journey. Please be careful on the road."
After bidding farewell to Qin Jinzhi, Qin Bo boarded the carriage bound for the capital.
Qin Jinzhi also led a group of people to the dock.
Gongshu Zhi saw Qin Jinzhi off at the gate and then returned to the courtyard to continue working on his mechanical beasts.
Li Jin was almost in tears at the dock. "Princess, you must transfer me back quickly!"
Before boarding the ship, Qin Jinzhi asked Yuecheng, "Do you want to go to Cangzhou? We're going to Lingnan next, and you won't be able to see that Miss Yuan for a while."
Yuecheng shook his head. "Remember to have your miracle doctor friend treat her eyes."
Qin Jinzhi raised an eyebrow. "Coward."
After circling around Jiangnan, the boat finally set off towards Lingnan.
Feiyan and the others traveled along the way, stopping and starting frequently.
Finally, news arrived that Qin Jinzhi had set off for Lingnan.
Feiyan was no longer tired, and quickly told the driver to set off.
The convoy traveled for several days and rested a few dozen miles from Lingnan.
Under the cover of night, several more figures quietly appeared in the convoy.
Qin Jinzhi got into the carriage, and Feiyan immediately pounced on her.
"Princess! You're finally back! I've missed you so much!"
Qin Jinzhi laughed out loud when she saw that the huge bundle she was carrying had completely deflated.
The lark was finally able to take off his cap.
He immediately got out of the car to stretch his muscles.
Fearing exposure, Yun Que has been staying in the car these past few days.
The group rested outside the city for one night and entered Lingnan the next day.
Liu An, the military governor of Lingnan Circuit, received the news early in the morning.
Princess Zhenguo is coming to Lingnan for sightseeing.
Therefore, as soon as Qin Jinzhi's convoy entered Lingnan, it saw Liu An leading Lingnan officials to greet it.
"Your humble servants pay their respects to Princess Zhenguo!"
Qin Jinzhi did not get out of the car; instead, Feiyan stood in front of the car door.
"The princess must be tired from her journey, so she will not be receiving you all."
Liu An quickly replied, "I have already prepared a banquet at my residence to entertain the princess. Would the princess do me the honor of attending?"
Feiyan returned to the carriage and came out a moment later, saying, "Lord Liu is very kind. The princess will be attending the banquet later. She needs to rest now, so please go back."
The officials immediately said, "We take our leave."
Everyone says this ancestor is difficult to please, and it's true!
Liu An stood up and took another step forward. "Princess, I have prepared a separate residence for you. What do you think?"
Feiyan waved her hand, "Lord Liu, you don't need to worry, the princess has her own place to stay."
Liu An bowed and said, "Then I will await your arrival at my residence."
After saying that, he withdrew.
Liu An sat in the sedan chair to return to his residence, and as soon as he arrived, he summoned his steward.
"Pack the luggage for the young master and young lady; they'll stay at the estate for a while."
The butler was taken aback for a moment, then said, "Yes, I'll go prepare it right away."
At this moment, Liu An's wife walked in. "Master, what happened? Why are you sending him away in such a hurry?"
Liu An said with a somewhat solemn expression, "The one from the Prince of Zhenbei's Mansion has come to Lingnan. The news sent from the capital all indicate that this princess is not simple. He also wrote a letter saying to be careful."
Madam Liu looked somewhat anxious upon hearing Liu An's words, "Is this princess really that powerful?"
Liu An helped Madam Liu sit down. "Madam, you don't know this, but Qin Jinzhi has stirred up the capital in just a few months since she returned. So many people in the capital have fallen from grace because of her. We should be careful."
Upon hearing this, Madam Liu quickly nodded, "Then I'll go and pack some more clothes for them."
Liu An patted her hand, "Thank you for your hard work, Madam."
In the evening, as Qin Jinzhi was heading to the banquet, a carriage quietly left through the back gate of the Liu residence.
The carriage swayed and rattled towards the Liu family's estate, unaware that it had a tail behind it.
By the time Qin Jinzhi left the Liu residence, Yun Que and Yun Jin had already returned to the inn where they were staying.
Upon hearing Yun Jin's report, Qin Jinzhi smiled and said, "The estate is quiet and elegant; why don't we go and stay there as well?"
Yun Jin's eyes lit up. "Princess! There are hot springs in that estate!"
Qin Jinzhi waved her hand and said, "Then let's set off tonight!"
A man and a woman alighted from the carriage of the Liu family.
Two servants and maids sat in front of the carriage.
"Brother, why do we suddenly want to stay at the estate?"
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