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Chapter 91 Getting married
"That's right, the people of Cheng'an Prefecture will benefit from that time."

"It's all thanks to you, sir."

"Yes, if the adults hadn't brought the blueprints and this cement, we really wouldn't know where to begin."

Xia Ye shook his head as he listened to these flattering words.

"This is not my achievement. His Majesty gave me the cement and blueprints."

"What? It's actually His Majesty!"

That's true. Besides His Majesty, who else could produce these things?

But soon, another sentence shattered their plans.

"And these were given to His Majesty by Princess Fuqing."

"What? It was actually Princess Fuqing who gave it to His Majesty."

"Everyone says that Princess Fuqing is a lucky star sent from heaven, and now it seems that she really is."

"I never knew that a divine being from heaven could produce such a miraculous thing."

Everyone in Daqing knew about Princess Fuqing's affair.

According to records, the reason why the country was able to achieve such a glorious state, almost to the point of "Great Harmony," during the reign of Emperor Taizu was because of Princess Fuqing.

Now, Princess Fuqing has awakened after a century of slumber.

Maybe they've come to save Daqing from its current state.

Originally, these officials were not optimistic about Daqing and had a complacent attitude, but now they think that they have the blessing of Princess Fuqing, a lucky star sent from heaven.

Is there still a chance for Daqing to be revived?!
So, shouldn't they try harder to improve their future?

For a moment, the officials' expressions and feelings were complicated.

Xia Ye thought that he hadn't mentioned His Majesty's prophecy that it would rain continuously for more than a month, causing the river to rise and the dam to break. Otherwise, if it really happened, wouldn't these people worship Princess Fuqing as a god?

In any case, Xia Ye nowadays has great faith in Emperor Xuanhe, and especially in Princess Fuqing.

"Now that the cement has been proven to be usable for dam construction and the workers have arrived, let's begin the dam construction today."

"I hope that you gentlemen will cooperate with me. When the dam is completed and I return to the capital, I will certainly report your contributions to His Majesty." Xia Ye made a grand promise to them.

The officials were immediately excited upon hearing this.

"We will obey your orders, sir," everyone said in unison.

From that day on, Cheng'an Prefecture began a vigorous and enthusiastic effort to build the dam.

Here, Tang's father had been keeping an eye on this Lord Xia ever since he arrived in Cheng'an Prefecture.

There was no other way; he had already spent half his fortune hoarding food and medicine.

If this dam is really well built.

The flood did not occur.

Wouldn't that mean he's finished?

Therefore, he must pay close attention to Lord Xia's behavior.

He soon learned the news as well.

"You mean, that Lord Xia used something called cement to build a dam, and said that as long as the cement dam is built well, it can protect Cheng'an Prefecture from floods for a hundred years?"

"Yes, that's how it was heard over there, and they're using that kind of cement to build a dam now."

After listening, Tang's father remained silent for a while.

He then burst into laughter.

That smile instantly dispelled the worry and gloom that had been lingering in his eyes for the past two days.

"Dad, what are you laughing at? Is something good happening?" Tang Xiyue came in just as she heard her father's hearty laughter.

You see, ever since that so-called Lord Xia who was in charge of flood control arrived, although her father still believed her words.

But there was still a hint of worry in his eyes.

But I laughed today.

Mr. Tang was naturally even happier to see his daughter arrive.

"Yueyue, it seems you were right after all. That so-called Lord Xia who's in charge of flood control is just an incompetent fool..."

Tang's father immediately relayed the message from his subordinates to Tang Xiyue.

"To claim that he can spare Cheng'an Prefecture from floods for a hundred years? This... how could Lord Xia make such a boast?"

It can be said that Tang Xiyue truly lives up to her father's reputation as his daughter. The father and daughter share the same thoughts and ideas.

"That's right."

Tang's father had no idea what this cement was.

He had never heard of cement before.

Can it also be used to build dams?

Could it also protect Cheng'an Prefecture from the river's breaches for a hundred years?

If this is true, then this cement should not be an earthly thing; it would not be an exaggeration to call it a divine stone from heaven.

Only a divine stone from heaven could have such miraculous effects.

But, do the divine stones of heaven exist in this mortal world?
It's impossible, of course.

Therefore, Tang's father believed that the purpose of cement was something that Lord Xia had fabricated.

This proves that Lord Xia is indeed incompetent, just as his daughter said.

They're just putting on a show in Cheng'an Prefecture.

So, when the time comes, it will still rain.

The river will rise as it should.

This dam, if it's destined to break, will break.

"Now you can rest assured, Father," Tang Xiyue said.

Mr. Tang nodded. "Yes, now I'm relieved."

However, he still had a little doubt in his heart.

Will it really rain?
He thought that once the rain stopped, he would continue to stockpile food and medicine, and wait a little longer in the meantime.

While Xia Ye led officials and workers in a frenzied effort to build the dam.

Tang Xiyue and Li Tian'ao's wedding date has arrived.

The Li family had made preparations several days in advance.

Li Tian'ao also changed into a new set of clothes. He was quite looking forward to and excited about his marriage to Tang Xiyue.

The Li family was poor, so naturally they didn't have a horse-drawn carriage.

However, in order to maintain appearances and to prevent Tang Xiyue, the young lady, from getting tired.

So the Li family borrowed an oxcart from the village chief.

The plan is to have Tang Xiyue ride in an oxcart when she is picked up from the bride.

The village chief knew that the Li family wanted to form a marriage alliance with the wealthy landlord Tang, so he naturally agreed.

In the countryside, having an oxcart for a wedding is a very special thing.

So, after preparing the oxcart and everything else, Li Tian'ao rode the oxcart to the Tang family in the county.

At the Tang family home, Tang Xiyue was already dressed in her wedding gown and had her face adorned with exquisite makeup.

Tang's father prepared a dowry of 12 loads for Tang Xiyue.

Tang's father doted on his daughter, Tang Xiyue.

If it weren't for the fact that he spent almost half of his family fortune on purchasing food and medicine during this period...

The dowry might be even more.

However, Tang Xiyue didn't care that much.

"Father, once you've made money from medicinal herbs and grain, do you really think you'll forget about your daughter?"

Mr. Tang immediately shook his head, "Of course not."

Putting aside the fact that he dotes on his daughter, besides, his daughter is destined to be an empress.

How could he be stingy with the daughter of an empress?
“Father, these 12 loads of dowry are enough. I don’t want to bring too many valuable things to the Li family.”

Although Tang Xiyue was going to marry Li Tian'ao, she actually despised the poor and impoverished Li family.

Moreover, she felt that if she brought so much valuable dowry, the Li family might covet it.

It's safer to leave her with her father for now.

Anyway, her father only had her to rely on.

(End of this chapter)