"This time I've really seen something new. That little princess actually managed to bring together the garrison troops from both prefectures to build houses."
In addition to daily porridge, the disaster victims are also being given large white steamed buns. Those who fled from there should hurry back! Don't stay outside.
“My younger sister married into a family in Nanzhou. I heard that the area was suffering from floods and people were devastated, so I made a special trip to bring her home.”
To my surprise, my sister refused to go back to her parents' home, saying that since the house was already built, she wasn't afraid and that she could get through it.
A beggar not far away, biting into a moldy steamed bun, said, "What's the use of just having a house? The fields are all flooded, so going back will only mean certain death. Perhaps fleeing will offer a chance to survive."
The rough-clothed man who had been speaking earlier said again, "Why won't you listen to advice, old man? That princess has posted a notice that no one will starve to death. Not only that, she's also distributing grain and salt."
They even gave us oil, whole barrels of it, golden and shiny – we'd never seen anything like it before!
The beggar, who had been gnawing on a steamed bun, suddenly looked up and stared blankly at the man who had just spoken: "Are you telling the truth? You even gave us grain and salt."
The man shrank back slightly under the old man's gaze. "How could this be fake? Why would I lie to you?"
The other person at the table nodded in agreement: "That's right. The notice also said that the Emperor is far away in the capital, but he is thinking about the people of Nanzhou."
The emperor heard that there were corrupt officials, so he specially sent the young princess south to provide disaster relief. The emperor and the people are of one heart.
Another person added, "I had the honor of seeing this little princess from afar. She is only a few years old, yet she is incredibly intelligent and her command of people is remarkably meticulous."
The first man to speak leaned out and whispered, "His Majesty is a wise ruler. His choice is certainly not wrong. Besides, he is the little lucky star personally appointed by His Majesty."
emperor……
I am comforted.
At the next table, the emperor and Eunuch De were sipping tea, listening to their discussion.
Suddenly, the tone shifted: "However, this princess is quite fierce; she manages to control a large group of people in the area despite her young age."
If anyone resists, they'll get a beating. I'm really worried for Little Lucky Star; it won't be easy to find him later."
After they finished speaking, they all sighed, saying that this young princess had sacrificed too much for the people.
emperor…
Would I say that the Empress has already made clear arrangements for the little princess's future?
Is it possible that the family that is so hard to find is the Crown Prince?
While everyone else was still discussing, the beggar swallowed the last bite of his steamed bun and quickly left.
He needs to pack up and go back immediately. What if he gets back late and doesn't have his own house anymore?
After hearing this, the emperor took Xiao Dezi back to the carriage and said, "This little princess actually has so much silver and grain."
The little fellow is so rich; he didn't ask me for a single grain when he left.
"Now that the disaster relief efforts over there are going so well, returning here will mean sacrificing Yin Yun's position as Imperial Preceptor."
Xiao Dezi nodded repeatedly. "The young princess is quite remarkable. Before she left, she visited various ministers, and I heard that the Duke's mansion even donated half of its wealth."
emperor……
"The Duke's mansion? That's normal, but you can get money from other ministers."
"Your Majesty, the young princess has basically taken everything from all the ministers in the court, and she has given it to every household."
I heard that if someone tries to play the victim and feign poverty, the young princess will actually lead a search party throughout the entire mansion.
The emperor chuckled and said, "That's right, it's something she's capable of. Look at those misers who cry poverty and play the victim in front of me every day. Now there's finally someone who can keep them in check."
News of the young princess's disaster relief efforts reached the border, and Long Yuan, listening to the soldiers' discussions, grinned from ear to ear.
As soon as Ying arrived, he saw his own crown prince staring at the distance, grinning foolishly.
"What's wrong, Master? What are you looking at?"
Long Yuan cleared his throat: "Ahem, what is it?"
"Reporting to Your Majesty, the grain supplies transported from the capital have arrived. Would you like to take another look at them?"
"Let's go and take a look."
The two soon arrived at the grain transport team and saw rows of horse-drawn carts piled high with grain.
Long Yuan casually made a small cut with his sword, took out a handful of grain, and his eyes widened immediately.
"Why is it refined rice this time?" he said, without waiting for a reply from the person delivering the grain.
They then came to other carriages and inspected them one by one, only to find that they were all filled with fine rice.
The head of the grain delivery team hurriedly replied, "Your Highness, this grain was prepared by the young princess. We have no idea what's inside."
After hearing this, the Crown Prince waved his hand, signaling the man to leave. "Shadow One, have the soldiers put this fine rice into the granary. Starting today, assign more people to watch over the granary."
"yes"
After Ying left, Long Yuan touched the rice in his hand and muttered to himself, "Did you send this to me because you were worried I wasn't eating well here?"
If Su Muyao knew what Long Yuan was thinking, she would definitely despise him.
Can you please stop being so narcissistic? It's just that you can only post refined rice and refined flour on your own social media.
All the mature grains in the space will be automatically hulled and stored away, so there is absolutely no possibility of any broken or mixed grains being mixed in.
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Nanzhou
Su Muyao felt a great sense of accomplishment looking at the rows of small tiled houses that had been built.
"Xia, you see, it doesn't cost much at all. Everyone basically helped with the construction, so it didn't cost much at all."
Xia nodded in agreement: "Yes, little princess."
Su Muyao, however, thought that if everyone in the entire dynasty started planting high-yield crops, not only would everyone be able to eat their fill, but they would also have extra money to build houses.
The tax money deducted from those high-ranking officials and wealthy shops could be used to build roads; if you want to get rich, build roads first.
Your Majesty… listen to me, thank you for arranging my money so perfectly?
Xia tied the cloak around Su Muyao's neck. "Princess, everything's almost done here. When are we going back?"
Su Muyao turned around and teased Xia, "What's wrong? Are you going back to see your lover? Why are you in such a hurry?"
Xia stamped her foot. "The princess is so strange, she always teases me."
Su Muyao looked at Xia's shy expression and said, "It's not that I don't want to help you, but this top scholar is arrogant and proud. If you want to win him over, you'll have to do it yourself."
Seeing that Xia Xia had lowered her head and did not reply, Su Muyao continued, "He doesn't even think much of Lord Wang's daughter. I don't know if he thinks he dislikes her character or if he thinks that as a top scholar, he deserves someone better."
In short, don't have too high hopes, but of course you still have to try, otherwise you'll regret it.
Xia nodded frantically behind Su Muyao. She knew she was not good enough for such a top scholar, but she still wanted to try. Even if she was rejected, she wouldn't mind.
She knew that her princess was saying these things to her because she was afraid of being rejected and heartbroken.
But how could I not be able to let it go?
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