More than ten days later.
Qin Palace, outside the palace gate.
Hu Qingqing clasped her two little hands together and said nervously and worriedly: "Er Zhu, I, I..."
"Oh, it's okay. I heard that the princess is tolerant, virtuous, and polite to others. She is willing to see you. This is the blessing our family has cultivated over many lifetimes. Go quickly." Li Erzhu comforted her.
"But, but, won't you accompany me?" Hu Qingqing was panicking.
"That's the palace, Qing'er. How can my husband come in and out at will without being summoned? Furthermore, I don't have time here. If I don't return to the military camp, I will be subject to military law." Li Erzhu said.
"Okay... okay." Hu Qingqing could only respond, then turned back three times and walked towards the palace gate in an anxious mood.
Looking at his wife's appearance, Li Erzhu smiled warmly and stood still, watching quietly.
Not long after, after being interrogated and identified by the imperial guards, Hu Qingqing successfully entered the palace.
Palace Garden.
Hearing that Hu Qingqing had arrived, Gu Xue suddenly became happy and hurriedly greeted him personally.
After meeting, she began to take a closer look, while Hu Qingqing quickly saluted and said nervously:
"Hu Qingqing, a civilian girl, has met the princess."
"Mrs. Zhenlie, there is no need to be polite, please get up quickly." Gu Xue quickly pulled her up. Seeing that she was dressed in plain clothes and had noodles in clear soup, but she was still beautiful, her first impression was very good.
"The injury on your forehead." Gu Xue paused: "That bad guy deserves to die."
"Thank you, Madam. The civilian girl is fine." Hu Qingqing returned in a low voice.
"Don't always be a girl of the people. You are the fifth-grade wife of the king. Come, come quickly."
Gu Xue pulled her to the pavilion with a smile, and the two began to sit down and chat. Gu Xue also began to ask her questions. Although they met for the first time, they seemed to be quite close.
You know, that was Princess Qin. She was so gentle and peaceful. Hu Qingqing was even more flattered. Nervously, she secretly looked at Gu Xue from time to time, secretly saying that the princess was so beautiful.
This conversation made Gu Xue feel that she was destined to Hu Qingqing.
That afternoon, he took Hu Qingqing with him, and the two of them left the palace and prepared to go shopping in the market.
As a result, when Ye Cheng learned the news, he immediately panicked.
He is the chief of the Wuwei Mansion and is responsible for the security of the capital. When the princess leaves the palace, if there is any accident in the market, he will be the first to be questioned!
One can imagine what Ye Cheng looks like now.
"Quick! Quick!"
In the general palace, the sound of armor scraping together and the sound of officers and soldiers running together filled the whole place.
Thousands of soldiers, wearing armor and sabers hanging from their waists, quickly assembled.
Ye Cheng was standing directly in front, looking around and saying: "General, all streets where the princess is located are under martial law! Act now!"
"No!" the soldiers responded in unison, and immediately began to change direction and run forward.
East Market.
Originally, this place was very lively, but soon, with the sound of neat running, soldiers were standing on both sides of the street, with their waists straight and their eyes fixed.
Under such circumstances, the people watching from a distance could not help but start pointing and talking about something.
Seeing this scene, Hu Qingqing, who had just come with Gu Xue, couldn't help being startled, and stammered: "Mother, this..."
You must know that the location where the two of them are now is within the alert range of a large number of soldiers.
Gu Xue frowned slightly and began to look for the leader.
She didn't need to look for him, Ye Cheng had already trotted over, and then knelt down and saluted: "Your Majesty, Ye Cheng of the Wuwei Mansion, please see the princess."
"Master Ye, get up and talk."
"Thank you, empress."
When he stood up, Gu Xue looked around again and said slightly unhappy: "What are you doing!"
Hearing this, Ye Cheng quickly explained with a shy smile: "My queen, safety is the top priority when traveling. I have to do this."
"But this is a market! What will the people think of so many soldiers?" Gu Xue said anxiously.
"This..." Ye Cheng didn't respond.
"I'm too lazy to pay attention to you! Withdraw the troops quickly!" Gu Xue glared at him and pulled Hu Qingqing towards a shop.
"Yes, yes, Weichen understands." Ye Cheng nodded and bowed, saying so, but he followed him in a hurry.
At this time, seeing them coming, the shop owner was extremely nervous.
Before Gu Xue could talk to the boss, Ye Cheng had already started pointing his finger and shouting: "That! That vendor! The princess wants to buy something from you! Didn't you see it?"
"Ah!? Yes, yes, yes..." You can imagine the mood of the shop owner. He was forcing a smile, hunching his waist, and constantly raising his hands to wipe away the cold sweat.
Seeing this situation, Gu Xue couldn't help but be furious. Originally, she and Hu Qingqing came out to play as ordinary people, but now, how can they go shopping!
"You!" She turned around, glared at Ye Cheng fiercely with her beautiful eyes, and said angrily: "Master Ye! I won't visit the palace anymore! You have to take care of this matter today!"
ah? Hearing this, Ye Cheng quickly said: "Your Majesty, please calm down. I, I have no choice but to do this."
"How dare you!" Gu Xue was furious: "If I disturb the people like this every time I come out! What qualifications do I have to be the Princess of Qin! How can the people of the world say anything about the Princess of Qin!"
"Yes, yes, what I taught you is that I know my sin." Ye Cheng was startled and lowered his body tightly.
"Huh!" Gu Xue was angry and no longer in the mood, so she just pulled Hu Qingqing away.
"Quick! Escort your empress back to the palace..."
On the other side, Xiao Yuan has arrived at Longyou.
Standing on the Chuanjiangyan Dam, facing the water wind and looking at this huge project, Xiao Yuan couldn't help but sigh slightly: "It is not easy to build such a dam. Mr. Zhang, you have done a great job for your hard work."
"Weak ministers dare not take credit, it all depends on the king's decision."
Zhang Jingrui followed behind, pointing here and there as he walked, explaining something on the side.
Xiao Yuan nodded while listening. After he finished inspecting the place, he changed the subject and said: "Master Zhang, I have seen the water conservancy project here in Longyou, and the inspection report from the Ministry of Works. Looking back, now that the construction period is completed, you no longer need to stay in Longyou, go to Xuzhou."
"Ah?" Zhang Jingrui didn't respond.
"Going to Xuzhou, I need a Xuzhou County Governor like you." Xiao Yuan patted his shoulder.
"This... minister, please obey the king's order."
The construction of the Chuanjiang Weir represents the completion of water conservancy in central Sichuan. It not only dredges rivers everywhere, but also irrigates farmland in several counties with one weir, effectively preventing floods and droughts.
In this regard, Zhang Jingrui's contribution is not insignificant. To be honest, based on his political performance, he should have been promoted, but Xiao Yuan has no choice now. Xuzhou is too important and needs a talent who is good at governance.
During this trip to Longyou, Xiao Yuan stayed here for about a month, inspecting all aspects and saw satisfactory results.
After he returned to the capital, unexpected news came from Liang Yuan.
"Your Majesty, I have found out some things. General Xia Ping..."
In the palace study, Liang Yuan glanced at Xiao Yuan cautiously, as if he didn't dare to say something.
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