Quick transmigration to punish scumbags, have a child to inherit everything from them
Chapter 12 The Tea-Serving Palace Maid (2)
Liang Qiuli had hoped to see farmers busy during the busy farming season, or at least a vibrant scene in the fields.
However, when they arrived in the fields, the scene before them greatly surprised her.
The fields, which should have been bustling with activity, were unusually deserted at this moment, with only a few farmers working in the fields. Their movements were slow, and their faces were full of fatigue and helplessness.
Not only was Liang Qiuli puzzled, but the emperor was also filled with doubts, as this was far from the prosperous scene he had imagined.
He couldn't help but walk towards the farmers, gesturing for Liang Qiuli to come forward and ask them something.
Liang Qiuli understood the emperor's intentions.
"Uncle, hello. Why are there so few people in the fields today? And judging from your complexion, is something troubling you?"
Liang Qiuli's gentle and sincere tone immediately made the farmer stop his farm work and look up at her.
His eyes were full of vigilance. These noblemen were dressed in gorgeous clothes and had an extraordinary demeanor. They were obviously not ordinary people.
He hesitated for a moment before answering in a low voice.
“You may not know this, but recently someone has been buying up grain at low prices in the village. The grain we worked so hard to grow has been bought up by them at low prices, and we can’t even recover our costs.”
Moreover, they seem intent on further lowering prices, making it extremely difficult for us to make a living.
The farmer's words were filled with helplessness and bitterness.
As Liang Qiuli listened, her brows furrowed, a flash of anger crossing her eyes, and she turned to look at the emperor.
The emperor also looked serious, clearly moved by the news.
He pondered for a moment, then asked in a deep voice, "Do you know who these people are? Why are they acting this way?"
The farmer shook his head and sighed, "We're just farmers, how would we know the identities of these important people? But it seems that important person has come today too."
He pointed to the village not far away.
There were indeed several ornate carriages parked over there that did not belong to this village, clearly indicating that people of high status had come.
……
"I've had all the grain from your village collected, so you can rest assured."
When the emperor and Liang Qiuli arrived at the village, they saw a woman dressed in gorgeous clothes negotiating with the villagers.
The woman was flanked by two maids, both of whom had an arrogant and haughty demeanor, clearly indicating that they were not of ordinary status.
But Liang Qiuli received a system notification immediately.
That woman is Shen Qingyao!
Liang Qiuli was slightly surprised, but upon closer inspection, she found it to be quite reasonable.
Shen Qingyao met the emperor here, and of course she knew that the emperor would be making an incognito visit. In addition, the emperor had not visited her for a month, so she would not let this opportunity pass her by.
However, her cleverness backfired, and she ended up shooting herself in the foot!
The emperor recognized Shen Qingyao, of course. A complex emotion flashed in his eyes. Although he was very angry that Shen Qingyao had drugged him that day, so much time had passed that his anger had subsided.
But today's events made him doubt whether Shen Qingyao was truly kind or just putting on an act!
Since Shen Qingyao had offered herself up, Liang Qiuli had no reason to let the opportunity slip by, so she spoke to the emperor.
"Your Majesty, although I am ignorant of politics, my family were farmers before I entered the palace, and I know that food is the most important thing for the people. What she is doing is causing the people to suffer from low grain prices!"
The emperor then looked at Liang Qiuli, a hint of appreciation flashing in his eyes, and nodded slightly.
"You're right, I understand."
Shen Qingyao also spotted the emperor, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes. A month had passed, and she had finally waited for this moment.
She hurriedly stepped forward, wanting to speak to the emperor, but when she saw Liang Qiuli standing next to him, a hint of displeasure flashed in her eyes.
Could it be that this woman seduced the emperor in the harem, causing him to not visit her for a whole month?
"I've been waiting for you for a long time."
Shen Qingyao spoke softly, her voice seemingly dripping with water.
The villagers clearly sensed that the relationship between the two was unusual, and even their gazes towards the emperor and Liang Qiuli became wary.
The emperor looked at Shen Qingyao, his brows furrowing slightly. Although Shen Qingyao was the object of his affections in his youth, he was determined to explain today's events clearly.
Otherwise, with so many people watching, if he shows favoritism, he might be exploited by those with ulterior motives and lose the support of the people.
"Qingyao, I have some questions for you."
The emperor's tone was somewhat cold.
Shen Qingyao's heart tightened, but she thought the emperor was still angry about what happened last time.
She quickly stepped forward, took the emperor's hand, and said tenderly.
"Young master, what do you want to ask me? Are you still angry about what happened last time? Please let me explain..."
The emperor looked at her coldly and withdrew his hand.
"This isn't about what happened last time, but about what happened today. Why are you buying farmers' grain at such a low price!"
Shen Qingyao's heart skipped a beat. She didn't understand the emperor's meaning. She was just trying to evoke the beautiful memories of her first encounter with the emperor.
But this reason is obviously not something that can be said in front of so many people.
She raised her head and looked at the emperor, her eyes full of confusion.
"you!"
The emperor knew Shen Qingyao to some extent, and she probably had no idea what the consequences of her actions would be.
He was so disappointed. Even a lowly palace maid like Liang Qiuli knew this, but she didn't!
"Low grain prices harm the people!"
The emperor uttered these four words in a deep voice, each word like a heavy hammer blow to Shen Qingyao's heart.
She stared blankly at the emperor, a nameless fear welling up inside her.
"Young master, I was wrong. I didn't understand these things. It's just... it's just... it's just that I felt the lives of ordinary people were not easy..."
The emperor looked at her, his eyes filled with complex emotions.
He tried to excuse Shen Qingyao in his heart, saying that she didn't do it intentionally, she was just too anxious... she just wanted to help these people!
But deep down, I just couldn't convince myself.
"Alright! Don't leave the villa anymore, lest you cause trouble."
The emperor spoke in a deep voice, his tone carrying an undeniable air of authority.
Shen Qingyao lowered her head and nodded silently.
Liang Qiuli didn't interrupt, but stood silently to the side. She knew in her heart that the emperor's favoritism towards Shen Qingyao would not disappear anytime soon.
After all, Shen Qingyao was the only person he had ever been attracted to.
However, this trip was not entirely fruitless. At least, it added another obstacle to Shen Qingyao's entry into the palace.
And she knew what to do.
Shen Qingyao likes to reminisce with the emperor about the past, right? Then she'll destroy the Shen Qingyao in the emperor's memories little by little!
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