The cruel little princess

"Youyou, why don't you let me come over and hug you?" Seeing that she was silent, His Royal Highness Prince Jin showed an even more aggrieved expression on his face.

"The plague hasn't been completely eradicated here yet, so please don't cause us any more trouble." Shen Youyou wanted to yell, but as soon as she opened her mouth, she felt a sharp pain in her throat. Perhaps she had just shouted too eagerly to stop him from coming over, causing her voice to break. Helplessly, she could only lower her voice.

"Youyou, what did you say? Your husband didn't hear it." His Royal Highness Prince Jin only saw her little mouth moving, but did not hear any sound.

"An Er, you tell him." Shen Youyou pinched her throat, "My throat is a little uncomfortable, and I can't speak loudly." An Er nodded to show his understanding, "Your Highness, the princess said that one day without seeing you feels like three years! I miss you so much after not seeing you for a few days!" An Er said loudly with his internal strength.

"....?" What? Is this what I meant? Shen Youyou looked at An Er in astonishment. Although she also felt a little bit of longing in her heart...

An Er received the princess's gaze and gave her a look that said, "I understand, Princess, you are just too shy to say it."

"Don't worry, Princess. I will make sure to convey your message!" An Er promised confidently, patting his chest.

"I mean the situation is unstable right now. Tell him not to come and cause trouble. Just wait outside." Shen Youyou said seriously.

"I understand." An Er replied.

"Your Highness! The princess said that the plague has not been eradicated here and there is still danger. The princess is worried about you and doesn't want you to take risks! Let you take charge of the situation outside!" An Er shouted to the prince with full energy.

"Youyou!" His Royal Highness Prince Jin was deeply moved!

Well, seeing how touched he was, Shen Youyou was too embarrassed to explain that An Er had miscommunicated her. So she just tacitly agreed.

"Youyou, how is the situation over there? Is there any danger? Do you need anything?" His Royal Highness Prince Jin continued to ask.

"It's okay, everything is still under control. Judging from the effect of the medicine, some people should be able to recover in a few days." Shen Youyou told him the good news.

"Your Highness! The princess said she is doing fine! Except that she misses you a little! The plague situation is still under control. The princess will definitely actively treat those villagers and make them fully recovered so that they can be reunited with you soon!" An Er translated in real time.

...Okay! Shen Youyou was speechless for a moment. This translation was quite good, but the main point was that you said yours and I translated mine, and they had nothing to do with each other!

"Youyou, what does the letter you asked An'er to deliver to me mean?" Prince Jin didn't ask explicitly, unsure why Youyou had told him to be careful of Magistrate Liu. An'er didn't explain clearly either, just a few hasty lines, leaving nothing to be desired. Seeing this, he was so anxious that he hurriedly brought his troops over to station there!

"I can't explain this right now. Give me paper and pen, and I'll write it down to you!" Shen Youyou was also worried that there might be eavesdroppers. If County Magistrate Liu's men were lying in ambush somewhere, it would be terrible if they heard what she said. If they erased all traces, they would find nothing.

"Your Highness! The princess said that she is embarrassed to let others hear some of her love words, so she wrote them down with pen and paper for you to see in person!" An Er was finally a little more reliable this time. He knew that his princess was afraid of being heard by others, so he automatically changed his words.

Shen Youyou really wanted to dig a hole and bury herself in it. She felt like she could dig a skyscraper out of the ground with her toes! "An Er, it's a shame you don't become a translator!"

"Come here! Bring me some pen and ink!" His Royal Highness Prince Jin knew that Shen Youyou wasn't used to using a brush or black ink, and was used to carrying her own charcoal pen. He ordered someone to bring a table and chair, and waited patiently for the letter from his beloved little princess before replying.

Shen Youyou quickly recounted her findings at Tongniu Mountain, the villagers' comments, and her speculation. She warned him to be careful of Magistrate Liu, lest he become desperate and do something drastic! She also instructed him to send someone to closely monitor Magistrate Liu's movements, and ideally, to secretly search his home for any suspicious letters or keepsakes. Magistrate Liu must have a backup plan and backers!

After Shen Youyou finished writing, An Er crumpled the paper into a ball, wrapped a small stone inside, and threw the ball of paper directly at An Yi using his internal force.

An Yi, who was silently guarding behind the prince, was almost hit. He keenly felt the sound of something breaking through the air as it was thrown. He originally thought that some villain had the audacity to attack the prince in public!

When he saw that it was the paper ball thrown by An Er, An Yi grabbed it and respectfully presented it to his own prince. An Yi thought to himself: ...I have nothing to do with it, why are you doing this to me...

His Royal Highness Prince Jin quickly opened the paper ball, glanced at ten lines, and understood the contents of the letter.

He stared at Shen Youyou in shock. He couldn't believe that the upright and kind-hearted County Magistrate Liu could do such a heartless and inhumane thing! This! These were over ten thousand lives at stake! How could he do it?! How dare he?!

His Royal Highness Prince Jin asked Shen Youyou cautiously, "Youyou, is this true?"

Shen Youyou looked at him calmly, "It's almost right!"

"Is Tongniu Mountain beautiful?" Prince Jin quickly adjusted his mood, knowing that Shen Youyou had written this because she didn't want others to know. He asked this question, actually wanting to know if she was sure there was a gold mine on Tongniu Mountain. Why hadn't he heard anyone mention it before?

"Not bad." Shen Youyou gave him an affirmative answer. Then, Shen Youyou quickly wrote a note to inquire about the gold mine.

In fact, what Shen Youyou wanted to ask was: Should this gold mine be reported to the court?

Shen Youyou wasn't a girl raised in the wilds of the mountains and forests, so she didn't understand the strange affairs of the imperial court. On the contrary, she understood all the twists and turns involved.

She also knew that she was marrying a prince and would inevitably face a struggle for the throne in the future! She also didn't want to take anyone's life, but the prerequisite was that they and their husband could escape safely.

Shen Youyou was clearly aware that if the gold mine was reported to the court, it might trigger a fierce competition and struggle.

As the wife of Prince Jin, she cannot stay out of it and must consider her own safety. She is well aware of the cruelty of the palace infighting, and everyone will fight for power and wealth by any means necessary.

If the news of the gold mine leaked out, it would not only attract the covetousness of other princes, but even the emperor might take action against them. Therefore, she decided to understand His Royal Highness Prince Jin's thoughts before making any further plans.

If it really came down to a life-or-death situation, she would not hesitate. Even if she faced a god or Buddha, she would kill them without hesitation. She had to carve out a way to survive!

Therefore, she thought that if Chu Huaijin wanted to keep the secret of the gold mine, then she would continue to plan to relocate the villagers of Tongniu County.

After the investigation is complete, County Magistrate Liu of Wutong County and County Magistrate Zheng of Tongan County will be secretly executed to prevent any future troubles!

Then, on the pretext that the plague had not been eradicated, Tongniu County was wiped off the map, and people were sent to secretly dig channels to turn Tongniu County into a reservoir, forbidding anyone to live there. At the same time, trusted personnel could be sent to secretly mine gold in case of emergency.

If Chu Huaijin chooses to report the existence of the gold mine to the court, then after finding out the truth, they will report it to the court together, arrest these criminals and execute them by slow slicing!

You know, the crime that County Magistrate Liu committed was such that he could not escape death, so he was executed by slow slicing! Let others see the cost of crime and serve as a warning to future generations!

In short, no matter what decision Chu Huaijin makes, she will silently support him! After all, they are a couple who share honor and disgrace, life and death together!

His Royal Highness Prince Jin frowned tightly, his eyes anxiously gazing at the beautiful woman before him, his mind in turmoil. He knew full well that the current situation was tense, and every decision could affect the safety of the country and the lives of the people.

Shen Youyou's words made him fall into deep thought. He understood that her concerns were not unfounded. If he acted rashly, it would not only bring trouble to himself, but it would also endanger the stability of the entire country.

Prince Jin took a deep breath, trying to calm his inner anxiety. He nodded, expressing his understanding of Shen Youyou's concerns and promising to give a response after careful consideration.

Shen Youyou felt a little relieved when she heard His Royal Highness Prince Jin's response. She knew that His Royal Highness Prince Jin was not someone who was easily swayed by emotions. He had the determination to build the country and maintain its security, and he also had a loyal and tender heart.

When faced with a dilemma between family and country, the key lies in personal choice. Prince Jin must weigh the pros and cons and make the most appropriate decision.

Regardless, His Royal Highness Prince Jin must first resolve the current dilemma. He must find out whether this matter is related to Magistrate Liu and Magistrate Zheng to ensure national security.

As for Shen Youyou, her top priority now is to focus on dealing with the plague. She needs to constantly adjust the prescription to eliminate the plague as soon as possible and protect the health of the people.

His Royal Highness Prince Jin stood quietly, his eyes fixed on Shen Youyou, filled with concern and love. He secretly made up his mind to protect Shen Youyou and prevent her from getting hurt.

He knew that at this critical moment, the two of them had to work together and support each other to overcome this crisis.