Qin Yining sighed helplessly and looked at Shi Fang, "Brother Shi, the road is muddy and sticky, the carriage can't get out of it. Let's get off."
Shi Fang had no objections and nodded, "Alright, we're not far from the manor, we can walk."
Xiao Xue and Da Han, who were sitting at the door, went out to hold up an umbrella. Qin Yining jumped off the carriage and his feet sank into the mud. He took the umbrella and walked to the side of the road with difficulty.
Shi Fang didn't care if there was mud on the ground. He jumped off the carriage and reached out to take the umbrella from Xiao Xue's hands. Who knew that the moment he reached out, the other party would grab his wrist.
"Hey, what are you doing?"
Xiao Xue sneered and twisted hard. With a soft crack, Shi Fang's arm was broken. He was in so much pain that he wanted to scream, but Da Han quickly covered his mouth.
Xiao Xue and Da Han carried Shi Fang into the forest like a piglet.
Shi Fang had already realized that the situation was not right and struggled wildly. However, in the hands of Xiao Xue and Da Han, his strength was not worth mentioning.
Looking at their backs, Qin Yining turned around and closed his eyes.
Jing Zhe saw Qin Yining's reaction and knew that she still couldn't bear to kill someone. He couldn't help but persuade, "Princess, don't blame yourself too much. This kind of person will only cause trouble if we leave him alive. He might even threaten your and Wang Ye's safety. We can't keep him alive."
Qin Yining nodded, "I know. But I'm still a little … Maybe I'm too soft-hearted. "
"Princess, you're a soft-hearted person."
Unlike these people, who had long been accustomed to fighting with their lives on the line, they didn't care about life and death.
At this moment, the carriage had returned to the main road. Jing Zhe went to invite Qin Yining into the carriage.
Qin Yining nodded and returned to the carriage. He took off his muddy boots and changed into the spare embroidered shoes in the carriage.
After a short while, Xiao Xue and Da Han returned. Qin Yining knew that they would handle the matter properly, so he didn't ask for details and ordered them to return home.
On the way back, the light drizzle that had lasted for two months suddenly turned into a downpour.
Bean-sized raindrops smashed against the roof of the car, and rainwater flowed in through the cracks of the windows and doors. The corners of Qin Yining's robe and sleeves were soaked, not to mention Jing Zhe and the others, who were wearing straw rain capes and bamboo hats outside the carriage.
When they returned to the residence, Qin Yining ordered the kitchen to quickly prepare ginger soup. Everyone drank a big bowl.
Bing Tang even prepared a medicinal bath for them. Qin Yining quickly took a hot bath to avoid catching a cold.
When Pang Xiao entered the room, Qin Yining was sitting in front of the dressing table and drying her wet hair.
Pang Xiao's footsteps paused. Her heart was burning and her bones were weak.
With such a beauty by his side all day, sitting, lying, walking, and smiling, she was as beautiful as a painting. He was sure that he wouldn't be able to have anyone else in his eyes for the rest of his life.
"Sister Yi," Pang Xiao took the soft handkerchief from Bing Tang and clumsily dried Qin Yining's hair.
Qin Yining smiled and said, "I asked someone to prepare hot water. You can also take a hot bath later. I left a bowl of ginger soup for you. Quickly eat it. The rain suddenly became heavy, and I don't know when it will stop. "As she spoke, she turned around and took the handkerchief from his hand to dry her hair.
Ji Yun brought the ginger soup. Pang Xiao took a sip and stuck out her tongue because of the spiciness.
"The rain has been fine for two months, and Da Zhou has become a swamp. If it continues to rain like this for a few days, I'm afraid that the low-lying houses will be flooded. I just ordered someone to go out and check the situation outside. "
Qin Yining nodded worriedly. "I'm also very worried. Not to mention the distance, even Huichuan County's terrain is not considered high. A lot of water should have accumulated at the construction site of the imperial mausoleum. "
"Yes, it has almost accumulated into a small lake. Every day, there are people dredging water out, but the dredging speed is not as fast as the accumulation of water. They have no choice but to find another way to draw water. I think that if they want to start construction on the imperial mausoleum, they will have to wait until the heavens allow it. "
Qin Yining sighed helplessly.
"The construction of Your Majesty's mausoleum is too rough. I don't know if the imperial astronomer has calculated it yet."
Pang Xiao drank the rest of the ginger soup in one gulp, placed the empty bowl on the table, and poured a cup of water to rinse her mouth. When she heard Qin Yining's words, she almost spat out the water.
"I'm afraid that the imperial astronomer doesn't dare to calculate it properly, right? Your Majesty is very superstitious about these things. If he calculates something bad, won't he be angry? "
Qin Yining thought about it and agreed. The things that Tian Jizi calculated in the past had made Li Qitian afraid of Pang Xiao until today. If the imperial astronomer said something bad, Li Qitian might have the entire imperial astronomer executed.
After all, Li Qitian was at the right age to build the imperial mausoleum. This project was not something that could be completed in three to five years. It might not even be completed until Li Qitian died, not to mention several delays.
The people cared most about whether they could live peacefully after death. As the emperor, Li Qitian cared even more.
"However, this heavy rain has given Lu Heng some time. I think that he should have already sent people to the stone factory to investigate. "
"Yes. Although my people did not find out whether he had investigated, with his temperament, he should have already done it. It's just that I'm here, so he can't do it yet. The heavy rain has delayed the construction time, so he can take this opportunity to think of a way. "
Qin Yining shook his head, "We are in the north, so it's better. A while ago, Master Zhong sent a letter saying that there was a huge flood in the old capital. Many people were forced to leave their homes. Back then, there was a drought, and now there's a flood. This is not peaceful, and the people will always be the ones suffering. "
Qin Yining's long hair was scattered behind her back. Her brows were slightly worried, and her eyes were filled with worry. She looked delicate and gentle.
Pang Xiao couldn't help but take her into his arms with heartache. He sighed and said, "I'm the same as you, worried about those people. It's okay, we still have some money on hand. How about I send people to the south to provide relief? It's okay to worry about Your Majesty being afraid. We can secretly send people to do it. This way, we can feel more at ease. What do you think? "
When Qin Yining heard Pang Xiao's words, she was stunned for a moment. Then, a gentle warmth spread in her heart.
Pang Xiao's money was used to support soldiers. Whether his fist was strong or not was directly related to the victory and defeat, as well as life and death, between him and Li Qitian. However, he was willing to prioritize the people when natural and man-made disasters struck.
Although this man was ambitious, he wasn't someone who only thought about himself.
She hadn't heard of Li Qitian doing anything during the natural disaster, but her man didn't care about his reputation. He even considered hiding his identity to do practical things for the people.
Qin Yining thought that this was Pang Xiao's charm, right? No wonder he never lacked people who were loyal and willing to follow him.
"Okay, of course it's good. I still have some money on hand. I think Master Zhong will also agree with me going to provide relief to the victims. I have fields, manors, and factories in the south. How about I ask Master Zhong to mobilize those people? "
"Okay, I'll listen to you."
"As for the money, I don't need it for now. I still have enough money on hand for a while. If it's not enough, I'll let you know. "
Pang Xiao knew that Qin Yining was thinking about his subordinates, so he nodded emotionally. "Okay. When the time comes, just let me know. Mr. Xu and Mr. Xie will also agree with us going to save people. "
Qin Yining nodded heavily.
While Pang Xiao went to take a bath, Qin Yining told Jing Zhe to send a letter to Master Zhong and invite him over for a meeting.
The heavy rain continued for an entire day. At the construction site of the Imperial Tombs, the water had already accumulated into a lake.
The people were worried, and everyone was begging in their hearts.
Perhaps the heavens heard everyone's hearts. On the third day, the heavy rain finally turned into a light drizzle.
Qin Yining couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Master Zhong and Qin Yining were talking in the reception pavilion.
"Our people are already working on the matter of the Princess Consort's suggestion to reclaim terraced fields. Although it's difficult, the results are much better than the low-lying swamps. We can already foresee the results of this year's autumn harvest. "
Qin Yining smiled and nodded. "It's all thanks to Master Zhong. I only know how to come up with ideas, but it takes a lot of effort to actually implement them. This is all thanks to Master Zhong."
Master Zhong smiled and shook his head. "This is nothing. If it weren't for the Princess Consort's instructions, I wouldn't know what to do. Is the Princess Consort planning to send aid to the South this time? "
"Yes." Qin Yining smiled, but his eyes were full of worry. "I really can't stand the disaster in the South. After all, that's our hometown. These past few years, Dayan has been plagued by wars. It's a little better, but it's a natural disaster. First it's a drought, then it's an earthquake. Now it's a flood. I really can't stand it. Wang Ye and I have discussed this. We will do our best to help as many people survive. It's too difficult to control the flood. Let's start by sending aid to the people. Even if we can't afford to feed them, we can fill their stomachs with porridge. "
Master Zhong nodded heavily and gave a thumbs-up. "Wang Ye and Princess Consort are righteous. Truth be told, this old man is working for Princess Consort just for this peace of mind, not for anything else. Princess Consort has never left people in the lurch. This old man admires Princess Consort's righteousness and is willing to participate and contribute. "
Qin Yining was moved as he said, "If there wasn't Master Zhong holding the fort for me, no matter how many good ideas I have, I wouldn't be able to execute them."
Master Zhong shyly waved his hand.
The two discussed for a long time. When they had made a proper decision, Master Zhong stood and bid farewell. "Since that's the case, I will set out tomorrow and take our people to the south. I will contact Princess Consort again if there is any news."
Qin Yi nodded. "Master Zhong, take care. If there are any difficulties, you must immediately send someone to inform me."
"Yes, Princess Consort, don't worry."
Qin Yining personally saw Master Zhong out of the second gate.
Ji Yun held an umbrella for Qin Yining at the side and said worriedly, "Princess Consort's silver doesn't come from the wind. It may not be able to last long. If your silver runs out and the imperial court still hasn't sent aid, what will you do?"
Qin Yining was also worried. After all, the wealth she had, for disaster relief,
Was just a cup of water on a burning cart of firewood.
"Right now, we can only take one step at a time."
Qin Yining and Ji Yun walked back along the veranda. At this time, the servant at the second gate hurriedly ran in to report.
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