Herbs cannot be harvested overnight.
But back then, Wujia Village also had nothing, but it gradually built up its medicinal herb fields and became a well-known medicinal herb village.
Jiang Yue entrusted the most important backup plan to Uncle Village Chief.
If one day a great war breaks out, bloodshed and conflict will be inevitable.
Medicine is a means of saving lives.
If necessary, it can turn the tide.
Even without war, medicinal herbs are still in demand in the market.
If the city gates are sealed off, the supply of medicine will directly affect the lives of many people...
Everything Jiang Yue did was for two reasons: first, to prepare for the future, and second, to firmly grasp her own destiny.
Only when you become strong can you better protect your family and those you care about!
The imperial edict bestowing rewards and the newly appointed officials arrived together in Yunshui County.
After Jiang Yue put away the imperial edict, she held a welcome dinner for the new officials at a restaurant.
Whether by coincidence or for some other reason, the newly appointed prefect was—
"This humble official, Liu Yunfei, greets the Princess—"
The once carefree young man now acts as if he doesn't know his boss well, bowing to him in a very formal manner.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Jiang Yue feigned politeness, declining the other party's formalities, and said with a forced smile:
"Lord Liu is so young, yet he has been appointed as the prefect. Truly, talent emerges freely in this land!"
These sarcastic remarks evoked various thoughts among the other officials.
It seems the new prefect is not appreciated by the princess.
That's good, at least the two of them won't team up to deceive the emperor.
From an angle unseen by others, the prefect playfully winked at the princess.
Jiang Yue pinched the tiger's mouth, barely managing to keep her strength intact.
To onlookers, however, it appeared that the princess was deeply dissatisfied with the young prefect...
"Commander Chen, I'll have to work hard from now on. Please guide Prefect Liu to familiarize himself with the affairs of Yunshui County."
"Your Highness, I am but a rough man, how could I possibly be worthy to lead Prefect Liu? Please, Your Highness, find someone else."
Chen Haichao was a rough and uncultured man. His mortal enemy, Wang Sinian, was brought down by the princess, which restored peace to Yunshui County. He wholeheartedly respected this princess.
But he realized that the princess and this Prefect Liu had a past relationship, and that she was pretending to be at odds on purpose.
Therefore, he cooperated by adding some eye drops, making others misunderstand even more.
"Your Highness, please allow me to show Prefect Liu around the affairs of Yunshui County."
The speaker was Censor Cao. After Wang Sinian was arrested, the Cao family arranged for someone to replace the original Censor Zhang.
The people and their influence behind it are obvious.
Therefore, many people have no choice but to give this face.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yue frowned, somewhat displeased, but for some reason, she remained silent for a moment before saying:
"Then I'll have to trouble Censor Cao."
He then excused himself, saying that he had a headache and wished everyone to eat and drink well before taking his leave.
After she left, the quiet room became lively again.
"Prefect Liu is young and promising; he is truly a role model for us all!"
"Lord Cao, you are too kind. I am still young, and I will have to rely on you seniors for many things."
"We are colleagues, so let's keep in touch and work together to serve His Majesty."
"That's natural, damn it!"
"That felt great!"
......
Jiang Yue sneered. This Imperial Censor Cao was truly blatantly audacious.
Before entering the carriage, she looked around and, seeing the familiar hand gestures, finally felt relieved and lowered the window...
Yunshui County is entirely in her grasp; not a single bird can escape her grasp!
Jinling—
The Eastern Palace.
Since the Crown Princess became pregnant, the Crown Prince has been spending more nights in her palace.
As for Consort Shangguan, because of the presence of the young princess, the Crown Prince would still make a special trip to visit and comfort her.
Palace servants are adept at judging others by their status. Although on the surface, Consort Shangguan still enjoys the same favor as before, many other palace servants are even more attentive to the Crown Princess.
This not only involves the crushing advantage of family background, but more importantly, if the Crown Princess is carrying a little prince, then the Crown Princess will definitely be the future Empress!
The ability to change course with the wind was perfectly exemplified by the palace servants who served the Crown Prince.
At first, Shangguan Xian'er would talk to the Crown Prince, but later, when she noticed his impatient frown, she shut up.
Hehe~
When a man loves you, he will care for you and show you concern.
When someone doesn't love you, any words you say are superfluous!
After giving birth to her daughter, she developed many disgusting stretch marks on her stomach.
No matter what ointment I use, it won't go away!
She suspected that someone had put something in her food, but she had no proof!
Because of her paranoia and delusions of persecution, she was neglected by the Crown Prince.
Even her daughter was taken away by the nanny, who said that the Crown Prince was worried that she wouldn't take good care of her daughter, so he specially hired a nanny and a wet nurse to look after her...
Apart from Shan'er and Caixia, all the servants and lowly maids who served Shangguan Xian'er have abandoned her!
Haha~
Cao Xinrou, do you think you can secure the position of Crown Princess?
Shan'er's eyes were filled with heartache and helplessness. Holding a bowl of brewed medicine, she said in a trembling voice:
"Miss, are you sure you want to do this?"
"Shan'er, give me the medicine. Go and guard the courtyard. Don't let anyone in."
Shangguan Xian'er nodded, propped herself up on the soft couch, her hair disheveled. She didn't look in a mirror, but she knew she looked extremely ugly at that moment.
"Yes, ma'am."
Shan'er nodded, handed the medicine cup to her mistress, and watched as her mistress took the cup and drank it all in one gulp...
At this moment, she wished she could drink the medicine herself and suffer in place of her mistress.
"Caixia, tie me up."
After Shangguan Xian'er finished speaking, she took a thick handkerchief and covered her mouth with it. Then she gestured for Caixia to help her limbs.
"Yes, ma'am."
Compared to Shan'er, who was reluctant to do it, Caixia was much calmer.
After quickly tying up the concubine, he lit an incense stick on the table.
"Your Majesty, after enduring the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, your skin will be completely transformed. However, the process will be excruciatingly painful, and you will be unable to conceive again..."
"Mmm~"
Shangguan Xian'er was drenched in sweat, and the effects of the medicine quickly became apparent on her body.
The excruciating pain of being skinned and having tendons pulled out, like being slowly sliced to death, swept over my entire body.
The Ice-Clear Jade Bone Powder, once ingested, can make her skin as white as snow, so delicate and flawless.
The stretch marks on her stomach disappeared very quickly!
Whether or not I can get pregnant again is no longer important...
If he can sleep with other women and get them pregnant, is it still necessary for her to have children for him?
No need, it's not important at all!
She wanted to regain his favor, win his heart, and then manipulate him to get revenge for her deep-seated hatred!
Caixia turned her head away, unable to bear seeing the Empress's current disheveled appearance.
Is it worth falling in love with a man and ending up in such a mess?
How dazzling, wise, courageous, and resourceful the Empress was in the past...
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