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

The audience was captivated by the storyteller's emotions, and someone asked, "Why are you sighing? It's not like you're getting married!"

Na Buzhisheng shook his head and sighed, "I sigh that Miss Qin is a pitiful person! A marriage ordained by heaven has left her half-dead, and her parents all sigh that it is all fate; she busily arranged her makeup, but unexpectedly, she suddenly dropped a defective product; she ran around everywhere for fame, but Qin was there but had no feelings. Everyone envies the high-ranking officials and nobles, but they never thought that the wealthy and powerful would have no affection for them."

Qin Wanyou looked at Shuangling, "Am I really that miserable?"

Shuangling didn't know how to answer. If she said it was tragic, it didn't seem that tragic. She had become a princess and still had the mood to enjoy tea and listen to stories here. If she said it was pitiful, it was quite pitiful. She had married a prince, but they were husband and wife in name only.

Before Shuangling could figure out how to start the conversation, Ren Bing entered, "Sect Master."

Qin Wanyou poured her a cup of tea.

"Thank you, Pavilion Master," Ren Bing said after taking the drink. "We've discovered that Qin Mingyu went in the direction of Jade Immortal Mountain."

"Jade Immortal Mountain?" Qin Wanyou murmured. "Have someone follow them silently, without alerting them. Be careful not to be discovered."

“Yes,” Ren Bing added, “Also, Manager Qin has already discussed the business with the Prime Minister, and he is 80% confident that the Prime Minister will agree to the deal.”

"Understood. Have Qin Yue and her team coordinate to transport the grain from Longshan County out as quickly as possible, ready to deliver it to the disaster relief officials at any time. Although no epidemic has been found after the flood, if it continues for a long time, the people will not be resettled and will have to eat dirty and shoddy food, which will increase the death toll and cause an epidemic." After giving the instructions, Qin Wanyou also instructed, "Remind the people transporting the grain to work quickly, pay attention to eating clean food, and make sure the water is boiled before drinking."

Ren Bing's expression was serious. "Yes, it will definitely be sent."

Lin Xiang acted swiftly, entering the palace at noon to report on the specific arrangements for disaster relief, and instructing the Emperor to issue an edict urging the Ministry of Revenue to prepare disaster relief funds so that they could depart at any time.

At the same time, Lin Qianjun was sent to Linglong Pavilion to tell Qin Jiu that he had agreed to the deal; the gifts that Qin Jiu had sent that morning were also returned to Linglong Pavilion, on the grounds that one should not be too greedy and how could one put in one effort and receive two benefits.

Qin Jiu couldn't refuse Lin Qianjun, so he took back the gift. He also explained that Lin Qianjun would be a VIP member of Linglong Pavilion from now on, and would receive a 20% discount on all purchases at Linglong Pavilion.

The two quickly signed a contract.

Meanwhile, the Empress Dowager's people missed out on the lucrative task of disaster relief. After a fit of anger, the Empress Dowager quickly sent someone to contact the Left Chancellor about purchasing grain for disaster relief.

But Prime Minister Lin was stubborn and, having found a good merchant in Linglong Pavilion, he directly rejected the Empress Dowager's people, for which the Empress Dowager scolded him again.

However, the Empress Dowager still had a way to make money. She told the messenger, "Quickly send a message to Prince Li, ordering him to transport the previously collected grain to the vicinity of the disaster area and raise the price. I don't believe they won't buy it."

After the Empress Dowager finished giving her instructions and everyone left, she complained to Granny Wu, "I didn't expect the Emperor to really favor Murong Xiao. He even gave him the title 'An' (安), but so what? His body still won't last long. And this marriage is really a perfect match. The Right Prime Minister's Mansion really humiliated the An Prince's Mansion that day."

Granny Wu chimed in, "Your Highness has really made a brilliant move. Now the people outside are saying that this marriage is a case of rags marrying rags, and that they'll suffer a lot in the future."

"Haha, ragged clothes for ragged clothes, that's absolutely right, isn't that just ragged clothes!" The Empress Dowager was delighted.

The Empress Dowager, despite her dilapidated state, was also concerned about the disaster situation after the torrential rain and the progress of grain planting.

Murong Xiao asked Mo Xi, "How is the situation with Yan Lingjun?"

Moxi replied, "We made preparations in advance, and there were no casualties; however, a lot of the planted crops were washed away. I have told them to wait for the land to dry out a bit so they can replant as soon as possible, but it will still affect the harvest."

Murong Xiao instructed, "I have already asked my martial uncle, and there will be no heavy rain for a while. Go there as soon as possible and do not release any water from the reservoir. Be sure to store water in case of drought later. Have the soldiers take turns planting vegetables, especially sweet potatoes. You can raise more chickens, ducks, pigs, and sheep in the mountains now."

Moxi replied, "Yes."

Murong Xiao rubbed his temples. "Also, we need to find a safe and secret place to transfer our Yanling Army as soon as possible."

Moxi looked at Murong Xiao in surprise, "Transfer?"

Murong Xiao nodded. "The Empress Dowager's Yanling Army is training not far from us, and we are familiar with each other's training methods. As you know, there have been quite a few conflicts between the two sides over the years. Although they haven't been very serious, they are not good for us if things continue like this. The Empress Dowager has been secretly training other people, and we also need our own strength."

Moxi's head jolted, and he looked at Murong Xiao with a firm gaze. "Yes, Master."

"Let's go and explain what happened before. This relocation can't be done overnight."

"Your subordinate takes his leave." Moxi acknowledged the order and departed.

Murong Xiao also went to Qin Wanyou's courtyard.

When Qin Wanyou returned to the Prince's Mansion, she saw Murong Xiao sitting in his courtyard, enjoying tea and admiring flowers.

As Qin Wanyou approached, she put on an affected apologetic expression, "Greetings, Your Highness. I was unaware of Your Highness's arrival and apologize for not welcoming you properly. Please forgive me."

Murong Xiao told Shuangling and the others to leave.

Looking at Qin Wanyou, he said, "You should just go back to your original state."

Qin Wanyou stood up and resumed her indifferent expression. "What does Your Highness want with me?"

Murong Xiao looked at Qin Wanyou's face for a while, and found it more comfortable to look at her like this. He poured her a cup of tea and said, "Sit down."

Qin Wanyou sat down directly without looking at the tea on the table. Although it was good tea, she had already drunk enough today.

Murong Xiao didn't press the matter, because someone had already told him that Qin Wanyou had been listening to storytelling at the restaurant today and had heard many rumors. "I came to discuss with you the matter of returning to my parents' home tomorrow."

Returning to one's parents' home after marriage?

Qin Wanyou forgot about the matter and said, "I will follow Your Highness's arrangements."

Murong Xiao coughed lightly. "Do you want to go back to your parents' home? If not, you don't have to. I know everything that happened that day. I'm sorry you had to go through that."

Upon hearing this, Qin Wanyou replied, "Of course I will go back. If Your Highness is unwell, I can return alone."

Murong Xiao felt a little guilty. "I already feel bad for not going to the wedding procession that day. Now that I can walk, of course I'll accompany you back to your parents' home. Is there any gift you need prepared? I'll have the housekeeper arrange it."

Qin Wanyou said calmly, "No, everything is up to Your Highness."

The two didn't talk for long before Doctor Luo came to find Murong Xiao.

The next day, when Qin Xiang attended the morning court session, he saw Lin Xiang leave the palace with several cartloads of silver.

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