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Xiao Die was frightened and quickly jumped off the car. Not long after, Yan Su's voice came from outside, "Empress, what do you need this servant for?"

Leng Qiyue asked, "Is there a stone mill in Linjiang?" a big stone mill that grinds wheat into flour. "

Yan Su replied, "Niangniang, Lijiang has a millstone, but it's not that big. It's just a millstone that was pushed by two people."

Only then did Leng Qiyue relax and say, "Haha, it's alright now. You can go now."

After Yan Su took his leave, Xiao Die entered the carriage gloomily. She pouted and said, "I was just asking if there was a millstone. Why are you being so scary?"

Leng Qiyue chuckled, "This is a big problem. If Linjiang didn't grind these wheat grains with stone, how would they grind them into flour? Are you going to bite with your teeth? "

After thinking for a while, Xiao Die felt the same way. She then thought, "That's right, this is a big problem."

The horse carriage swayed, the line of people was vast, and the Lijiang City was right in front of them …

At noon, Xiao Die woke the sleeping Leng Qiyue and said, "Empress, we have arrived at the city gate of Linjiang."

"Oh, oh... We have arrived? " Leng Qiyue was still in a daze, unable to react.

Little Butterfly was indeed worthy of being taught by Senior Servant Lan. She quickly tidied up Leng Qiyue's clothes and accessories. Originally, she wanted to put on makeup, but she was afraid that she might make a fool of herself.

Before the group entered the city, they were surrounded by officials. The mayor, Leng Qiyue, recognized him as the county magistrate who fought against the mastiff before. He had lost a lot of weight, most likely due to the flood.

Yan Su greeted the officials and led the convoy into the city under Wang Ming's lead. Leng Qiyue opened a crack in the curtain and saw that the street was filled with victims. They stood in an orderly manner on both sides of the street, staring at the food carts.

Leng Qiyue replied, "Wang Ming is still the same as ever. He's sincere and sincere. If it were any other official, I'm afraid the street would be very clean."

Xiao Die was confused and asked, "Why do you say that? How clean are the streets? "

Leng Qiyue let go of the curtain and looked at the victims with a gaze that stung her heart, "An official does not need to be conceited. They all want to please their superiors by beating their horses. Only then will they not put the common people in their eyes. Look at those victims, they have settled down in the streets. If it were any other official, they would have kicked them out for face. As for Wang Ming, he is a good official who truly cares for the common people.

"Oh, the Empress has a very high opinion of this person. Should we recommend him to the Emperor when we go back?" Xiao Die asked.

Leng Qiyue shook her head. "There's no need for that. Just let him stay here. If he were to become the capital's official, he would definitely die early."

Xiao Die was about to ask something else when the carriage stopped. Yan Su said from outside, "Empress, we've arrived at the inn."

Xiao Die jumped down from the carriage and lifted the curtain. Only then did Leng Qiyue walk down the carriage slowly with her hand in her own. The officials of Lijiang City all lowered their heads and said in unison, "Welcome, Imperial Concubine Jin An, the Empress has lived for thousands of years."

"No need for formalities." Leng Qiyue had also learned the pretentious tone of her concubines.

After entering the inn, Leng Qiyue sat at the head of the hall with the officials standing in front of her, waiting for her words.

Leng Qiyue took a sip of the tea that the girl had sent over and then slowly said, "I have come on the orders of the Emperor to deliver the relief money and food. Please accept them, Sir Wang."

Wang Ming still did not raise his head to look at her. He said, "Thank you for your kindness, Master. This humble servant will go and collect them now. I will distribute them to the victims as soon as possible."

"Go." Leng Qiyue wanted to tease Wang Ming a little bit, so she didn't mention the matter about the wheat.

She swept a glance at the other officials and said faintly, "I'm tired. You can leave it to me."

These officials were eager to leave. After all, the people who came from the palace were not easy to serve. If they didn't curry favor with, they would stay far away from trouble.

Leng Qiyue swept a glance over her surroundings. There really was someone who hadn't left. He stood there straight, not even raising his head. Although his face couldn't be seen, his hands were extremely white and delicate. Was he a handsome guy?

Leng Qiyue asked, "What is your name?" What is the position of a lawsuit? "Why aren't you leaving?"

That person clenched his fists, then released them. He clasped his hands with his head lowered and said, "Reporting to the Empress, this commoner has no official position. He is His Highness's Grand Master."

"Oh?" Leng Qiyue was a little surprised. Could it be that Wang Ming had started to be a man with good looks?

"Empress …" "That person spoke again." Can the Empress allow this commoner to serve her? "

"Huh?" "Before Leng Qiyue said anything, Xiao Die opened her mouth." How could that work? What are you serving the Empress for? "Besides, you're a man …"

Before Xiao Die could finish her words, that person took off the hat, causing a thousand strands of her black hair to flow out.

Leng Qiyue also asked in surprise, "You're a girl?"

The person kneeled on the ground, raised his head, and said, "Empress, this servant's real name is Mo Chou, because my father was framed and his house was taken. This humble one had to change her name to Mo Qiu to support her family. This humble one did not intentionally deceive the Imperial Concubine. "

Leng Qiyue sized Mo Chou up, her heart-shaped face had a pair of large watery eyes, a straight nose, and slightly thick sexy red lips, revealing this woman's beauty.

Leng Qiyue felt that her appearance was quite pleasing, so she said, "Get up. There are no outsiders here. Sit down and slowly talk."

"Thank you, esteemed imperial concubine." "Mo Chou got up and sat on a chair beside her and began to narrate the story of her family." "My father was a minor official in charge of the files in Lijiang City. Before the Emperor's talent show, my father's colleague framed my father for being disrespectful to the Imperial Court, and intentionally brought out the documents from the previous dynasty to spread. As a result, my father was taken over by the previous mayor, and thus, I was unable to enter the Imperial Palace to participate in the talent show."

Leng Qiyue narrowed her eyes and lightly asked, "Why did you choose to serve me?"

Mo Chou replied, "I've long heard that the Imperial Concubine is approachable, so I wanted to serve the Empress and find a job to raise my mother's younger brother."

"A palace maid only costs six taels of silver a year. Even if you don't use the cloth and other things they give you, it would only add up to ten taels of silver." As the Grand Master of this place, plus writing letters and the like, you should earn at least a few dozen silvers a year. "

Mo Chou's eyes darkened and tears began to flow out of his eyes like beads, "Empress, I can only disguise myself as a man here. If Old Master knew about this, he would definitely fire me. At that time, I can only starve to death.

Leng Qiyue rubbed her forehead and said, "I am tired. Let's talk about this later. Don't worry, I will definitely make you satisfied."

Mo Chou's eyes lit up and he quickly knelt down to express his gratitude.

Leng Qiyue continued, "You can go now. Lord Wang needs people to inspect the grain. In the past few days, you have been helping him do his duty, do you understand?"

Mo Chou was overjoyed. He kowtowed and went out.

Xiao Die supported Leng Qiyue to the back of the hall, saying with dissatisfaction, "Is the Empress really going to bring her into the palace?"

Leng Qiyue deliberately teased her. "What? Jealous? "

Xiao Die curled her lips. "How could I dare? Empress, don't forget, this servant is a demon. At worst, I can just go back to the mountains and continue cultivating. I'm just feeling sorry for Sister Han Liu."

Leng Qiyue giggled, "Ah, you have a different mindset. We'll talk about her later. I haven't decided yet. A woman who dares to pretend to be a man in order to support her family. This courage is indeed worthy of praise, but … " She broke off.

Xiao Die asked, "Esteemed wangfei, what is it?"

Leng Qiyue shook her head. "Forget it, let's not talk about her for now. "No matter who comes in later, you have to help me block it. I'll go to sleep first."

Xiao Die glanced at Leng Qiyue and said, "The Empress has slept all the way, and she is still sleepy?"

Leng Qiyue rolled her eyes at her and said, "Okay, I won't sleep anymore. Go fetch some water for me to bathe in."

Hearing that, Xiao Die frowned and said to herself, "You really talk too much. Why not let her sleep and save the water?"

Leng Qiyue smiled faintly and said nothing. She was doing it on purpose, because if Xiao Die said it straightforwardly, it would be a mistake in the future. She had to teach her a lesson, hoping that she would understand the consequences of talking too much.

Xiao Die was very strong. She could move the tub for the bath by herself, so she didn't ask for anyone to help her with the bath water. Leng Qiyue took a comfortable bath. Without putting on her clothes, she slept with her undergarments on.

Xiao Die carefully helped her dry her hair, she couldn't let her fall asleep just like that.

Four hours later, Die was also napping. Suddenly, there was a ruckus outside the door …

"Empress …" "Esteemed Empress …" It was Wang Ming's voice. It sounded like he was very angry.

Xiao Die remembered Leng Qiyue's words and quickly stood up to block them.

"The Empress is resting, do not disturb her." Xiao Die stood in front of the door with her hands on her hips.

Wang Ming was furious. He stretched out his hand to pull out his sword, pushed away the little butterfly and rushed in.