After being reborn, I locked up all the scumbags and bitches in one nest.

"Uncle-Master, look."

Murong Xiao gave the secret report to Master Yun.

When Liao Yun saw the information written on it, her pupils dilated instantly, utterly shocked. "Is this real?"

Murong Xiao nodded, "This is a secret report sent back by Mo Dong and Granny after they arrived in Chu Yue, it can't be fake."

Master Liaoyun looked towards the horizon, "We haven't received any news for so long."

Murong Xiao also praised Queen Chu Yue's methods, for she was able to suppress such a big matter.

"Has anything major happened in the Jiang Dynasty?" Liao Yun asked Murong Xiao.

Murong Xiao pondered for a moment, "We haven't received any special news yet, but in a few days, General Zhen will be returning to Yandu City with his family, and he will probably bring back some information."

Master Liaoyun frowned deeply. “If a major event has also occurred in the Jiang Dynasty, then our Great Yan may also…” He then closed his eyes and sighed. “It seems that your discovery of people hoarding grain and your reminder to the people to dredge the waterways and canals is not unfounded.”

Murong Xiao frowned. Could it be that someone else knew about Chu Yue's situation even earlier?

After a moment of silence, Liao Yun spoke up, “There are many talented and extraordinary people in the world. Someone must have discovered something. I will observe the celestial phenomena for two days. After two days, I will go to the palace to discuss the matter with the Emperor and let him decide whether to take preventative measures.”

Murong Xiao agreed with his martial uncle's approach.

After their conversation, Murong Xiao made a final decision, instructing Mo Bei to send a message back to the army that there would be more rain and flooding in the coming period. He suggested that experienced people plant water-loving plants in the fields and drought-resistant plants in the highlands of the mountains, based on the weather conditions.

The message had been delivered, and Qin Wanyou and Shuangling returned to the Right Prime Minister's residence the next day.

On the morning of the third day, Murong Xiao and Master Yun went to the palace to report the situation to the Emperor.

When the Emperor heard that a severe fire had occurred in western Chu Yue, followed by torrential rains that caused flooding, and then a cholera outbreak that left countless people dead and injured, he was utterly shocked. "When did this happen?" he asked.

Murong Xiao stepped forward and replied, "I only just received the secret report. I only found out about this information after Mo Dong entered Chu Yue. The Queen of Chu Yue has blocked the news from the outside world, probably because she is afraid that we and the Jiang Dynasty will attack Chu Yue at this time."

The Emperor of Yan snorted, "Does she think our Great Yan is like her, so fond of plundering other people's territories and property? Doesn't she fear retribution?"

Then the Emperor looked at Yun and asked, "Master, what brings you to the palace?"

Liao Yun bowed to the Emperor with his hands clasped together, saying, "Xiao'er has recently noticed something unusual. I then cast a divination, and it is said that Great Yan may face a calamity."

The Emperor was greatly alarmed and stood up abruptly. "What calamity?"

Liao Yun slowly recounted, "Xiao'er told me that someone recently reminded the people near Yanjiang to dredge the river channels and streams to prevent flooding and damage to crops. He asked me to observe the future weather. I have been observing the stars these past two nights. The clouds are moving eastward and gradually sinking and lingering. There are indeed signs of heavy rain next month."

The Emperor asked Murong Xiao, "Have you found out who gave the tip?"

Murong Xiao shook his head, "We didn't find anything. The people who investigated discovered that they only gave a warning once and then left, and not many people took it seriously."

The Emperor turned to look at the sky outside the window, his hands behind his back, and asked, "Master, do you really think a flood will occur?"

Liao Yun said "Amitabha," and said, "This old monk's skills are not proficient. At present, I have only observed signs of heavy rain, but the duration cannot be predicted. However, this old monk believes that there are people more capable than oneself. Perhaps some expert has seen something and suggested that His Majesty have the Imperial Observatory monitor the situation. If there are any abnormalities, a decision should be made as soon as possible to take precautions."

"I will consider it carefully. I would be grateful if you could make the trip, Master."

After some thought, the Emperor decided to see what the Imperial Observatory had to say before making a decision.

Master Yun's entry into the palace and the Emperor's subsequent summons of the Imperial Observatory were immediately known to all parties.

People are speculating whether something big is about to happen.

However, the emperor did not mention this matter when he went to court the next day.

Everyone had their doubts, but no one brought them up, and no one wanted to be the first to speak out. Everyone was just scratching their heads in their own minds.

At this time, the Empress Dowager's people also discovered that some people had been secretly buying and hoarding grain.

The Empress Dowager was still somewhat hesitant and doubtful when she received the news, but seeing the Emperor's actions, she immediately ordered someone to inform Prince Li to stockpile food and prepare for potential flooding.

Meanwhile, the Emperor hesitated, looking at the observations made by Master Yun and the Imperial Observatory, whether or not to issue an imperial edict now.

Two days later, General Zhen Lingfeng returned to Yandu City with his family, bringing news that the Jiang Dynasty had recently experienced an earthquake that cracked the ground, burying many people, and was also hit by a rainstorm.

On that day, several imperial edicts were issued from the palace to officials and magistrates along the Yanjiang River, ordering their servants and the people to dredge the waterways and prepare for drainage, especially in the downstream areas, to prepare for opening the sluice gates to release water.

Since returning to the Right Prime Minister's residence, Qin Wanyou has never left the house.

Every morning at a fixed time, after greeting the old woman, he would return to his own courtyard to read, write, and so on.

Occasionally, when Li called him over for questioning or lectures, he would only respond with a few words indifferently: "I didn't do it," "I don't know," or "I know," just like a silent gourd.

Seeing her like this, Li was furious, but there was nothing she could do.

Furthermore, because Prime Minister Qin was about to marry Chen Ying, Li Shi fell ill from anger.

After Qin Wanyou learned that the Emperor had issued an edict ordering officials to prepare for flood prevention, she was relieved and focused on the opening of her new store.

***

The seventh day of the seventh lunar month is Qixi Festival.

On this day, many young men and women secretly meet, exchange gifts, or go out to pray for a happy marriage.

Something interesting happened in Yandu City that day.

Everyone flocked to the west side of the main street.

There is a shop on the west side of the main street in the center of Yandu City that opened today.

Even before the appointed time, many people were already standing in front of the new store, waiting with papers in their hands.

Someone kept discussing with the person next to them, "Do you think what's written here is true? Is there really something to give away?"

The people next to him were also unsure, "It should be real, it's written in black and red on the paper, it can't be fake."

Someone else chimed in, "It shouldn't be fake. They'd only be lying to us if they didn't want to stay in business."

The people around him nodded in agreement.

Everyone then looked at the guards at the front gate.

Around noon, the door inside opened.

First to emerge were several young and strong men, all dressed in the same clothes. They formed a circle, allowing the people to step back and clear the space in front of the gate. At the same time, they maintained order among the people to prevent accidents and avoid turning a joyous occasion into a funeral.

After the area in front of the door was cleared, eight more pretty women dressed in the same clothes and with identical attire came out. They stood straight on the left and right sides of the doorway, with their right hands in front of them and their left and right hands crossed in front of their abdomens. There were four women on each side.

After standing in line, their voices were clear and crisp as they shouted in unison, "Welcome, boss!"

The initially noisy crowd immediately quieted down upon hearing the neat, crisp, and powerful voice.

Then a young man, about seven feet tall, with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, and dressed in a white brocade robe, walked out from inside.

Many women stared wide-eyed when they saw the boss come out, their faces slightly flushed.

The young boss was very pleased to see so many people in front of him.

He bowed to everyone and began to introduce himself.