The princess is so powerful that the fish pond is full of people

In the winter of the fifth year after Liang Chongyue ascended the throne, heavy snow covered the red walls and green tiles of the imperial palace. Half a month before the Chinese New Year, the snow continued to fall. Liang Chongyue simply set the morning court to be held every five days, and resumed the previous schedule after the spring.

"Cousin, do you think that boy is enjoying himself in North China and doesn't want to come back?"

Liang Chongyue and Minglang were playing chess. From time to time, they could hear A Zheng's muttering, but they turned a deaf ear to it and pretended not to hear.

I originally thought that Chai Shuo would be back in two years, but now three years have passed. As the fourth year is about to begin, it is understandable that A Zheng has some resentment in her heart.

"Don't be anxious, little aunt. Didn't the Queen Mother say that Lord Chai is meticulous and dedicated to the people? The river engineering and water conservancy projects that would have taken three years to complete were completed in just two years thanks to his rush work.

But it's not enough to just build river works and water conservancy projects; digging wells, diverting water to springs, and converting grain transport to relief are all urgent tasks. Isn't he staying in North China just to earn more political achievements so he can get a promotion when he returns?

As for why he got the promotion, Minglang blinked at Azheng, and it could only be understood but not expressed in words.

"My uncle and aunt are still waiting to see how his grades turn out. They've waited for three years. There's no need to rush."

Liang Chongyue made a move while Minglang was distracted, and directly went to checkmate. When Minglang came to his senses, he had already lost the game.

"One more plate, Queen Mother, one more plate."

Liang Chongyue has been playing chess with Minglang for an hour, but this child only likes to play chess. She says that she can compete with her in chess, but she won't play Go.

"I'm a little tired. If you want to play, let A Zheng accompany you."

After saying that, Liang Chongyue stood up, walked to the door, put on a cloak and left the Cining Palace. No matter how Minglang called her from behind, she did not look back.

"Host, Chai Shuo has arrived at the city gate."

Liang Chongyue hummed lightly, and her feet made a squeaking sound as they stepped on the snow. A lot of snow soon fell on the paper umbrella.

"Your Majesty, Eunuch Li from the Empress Dowager's office came out and asked if the kitchen had prepared your favorite hot pot today. The Empress Dowager asked where your Majesty would have lunch."

Liang Chongyue thought for a moment and replied:

"Ci Ning Palace, I'll go there later."

"Yes, I will reply right away."

As soon as Liang Chongyue stepped into the Yangxin Palace, Yun Ling came forward to help her take off her cloak. The temperature difference was quite large even though they were separated by a wall.

After entering the Yangxin Palace, Liang Chongyue quickly felt warm.

"Bring me milk tea, and prepare an extra pot of ginger tea."

After Liang Chongyue finished speaking, the system also called out to Yunling. Yunling was already used to it and knew that this meant the puppy also wanted it.

Sitting on the dragon throne, Liang Chongyue casually played with the puppy's furry tail. It felt good and did not shed hair.

Before long, Liang Chongyue saw Ping An walking in with snowflakes falling on him:

"Your Majesty, Lord Hu and Lord Chai have returned and are requesting an audience with Your Majesty outside the palace."

"Let them in."

Liang Chongyue had issued an order to summon them back to Beijing a month ago. Chai Shuo's matter was minor. Hu Jing was the Minister of Works after all. She had been in North China for four years and handled most of the Ministry of Works' affairs. The affairs in North China were about to end, so it was time to recall him and leave the finishing tasks to Chai Shuo.

Liang Chongyue would not treat Hu Jing unfairly, and would also give Chai Shuo another chance to improve.

Not long after Ping'an went out, he brought in two people. The wind and snow soaked their hair, and they looked a little embarrassed.

"Your Majesty, your servants Hu Jing and Chai Shuo pay their respects to you. Long live your Majesty."

Liang Chongyue lowered his eyes to look at the two people, sighed helplessly, and waved to Ping An who was standing beside him:

"Take them downstairs to change into clean clothes first, then come back and reply."

After saying this, Liang Chongyue said to the two of them in a way that was both critical and comforting:

"I asked you to come back and spend the New Year with your family. There's no need to be so anxious. I don't know how long it will take for you to recover from the cold in this cold weather."

Hu Jing and Chai Shuo looked at each other, bowed, and then followed Eunuch Ping'an out.

"Host, why do I think Chai Shuo looks older than in the video?"

The system had just finished drinking milk tea and walked over, smacking its lips. Liang Chongyue looked at Chai Shuo's back as he left. After not seeing him for a few years, he was indeed not as fair and refreshing as he was back then. He looked more mature and more responsible than he was three years ago.

"Life was tough after the severe drought in North China. He stayed there for three years, working day and night, exposed to the wind and sun. It would be unusual for him not to age."

When the system is free, it will check Chai Shuo's recent situation and will be surprised at how much Chai Shuo has changed. Liang Chongyue is a little curious whether A Zheng will not want to get married after seeing Chai Shuo like this now.

It's not that she's ugly, but she lacks the beauty, strength and tragedy of the past. Now she looks like she has grown up through untold hardships, and if she were to appear in the court, she could stir up a lot of trouble.

When the two appeared in front of Liang Chongyue again after a brief rest, Liang Chongyue was no longer obsessed with the love story of Chai Shuo and A Zheng. The main reason she summoned these two people back was to understand the situation in North China.

"Come here, give me a seat."

Yunling served them ginger tea, which warmed them up.

"The memorial cannot explain it clearly in a few words. I would rather hear from you two about the progress in North China."

Chai Shuo has not been promoted in recent years and is still at the sixth rank, so these things are naturally handled by Hu Jing.

"Your Majesty, after Your Majesty sent Lord Chai to North China, Lord Chai and I studied together the water conservancy books Your Majesty wrote. Lord He of the Imperial Astronomical Observatory is proficient in geomancy, and the river engineering and water conservancy projects in North China have been going very smoothly. Here is the map."

Ping'an took the map from Lord Hu and presented it to him. Liang Chongyue opened it and looked at it carefully. She was not very proficient in geomancy, but she knew a thing or two. Drawing such a detailed map did not look difficult at all.

Liang Chongyue chatted with the two men in the Yangxin Palace for half an hour. After he learned all about Huabei's recent situation, he waved his hand and allowed the two to return to Huabei after the spring.

"Alright, Chai Shuo will stay. Hu Jing, you can go back first. Your wife misses you very much. I've heard about it."

Hu Jing's wife would send people to North China from time to time, and each time it would be a whole carriage full of things.

It can be said that although Hu Jing was not with him, he did his best to take care of his food, clothing, housing and transportation.

"I am ignorant, Your Majesty, please forgive me for laughing at you."

Hu Jing kept saying "ignorant" and "embarrassing", but his face was almost broken by laughter. Knowing that the two of them had a good relationship, Liang Chongyue quickly let Hu Jing go.

Everything that needs to be reported has been reported, so there is no point in keeping this person here.

"Then I will retire first."

After Hu Jing left, Liang Chongyue's scrutinizing gaze fell back on Chai Shuo. Chai Shuo stood up from his chair, walked back into the hall, and saluted her:

"Your Majesty, I have not failed your Majesty's trust. The work in North China will definitely be completed before June next year."