Chapter 138 Playing
When Su Qingqing came to the Kingdom of Yan, she had only one thing in mind: revenge.
She and Rong Que were old friends, and she knew Rong Que's temper, so no matter how bad Rong Que's attitude was before, she was annoyed but never really lost her temper.
After all, her identity combined with her behavior is indeed questionable.
What's more, she later found out that Rong Que had been investigating what happened to her in the past. She couldn't say it out loud, but she appreciated it in her heart.
The two of them continued to work together in this way, until Rong Que said those words that day, until Rong Que kissed her that day...
She didn't know what she was thinking, but she knew that she didn't reject it.
Since you are not opposed to it, why not give it a try?
Lying on the bed in the back house of the Nanchong County government office, Su Qingqing listened to Rong Que's gradually even breathing in the outer room, wrapped herself in her quilt, and gradually fell asleep.
The next morning, when Su Qingqing got up, Rong Que was gone.
The maid from the county government brought breakfast. Su Qingqing ate a few bites and then the county magistrate's wife came. She was dressed in plain clothes and had a hairpin. She looked as shabby as yesterday. "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you."
Su Qingqing glanced at her without saying a word. She put down the chopsticks in her hand with a sullen face, stood up and walked out.
Jixiang followed behind Su Qingqing, holding a brocade cape and chasing after her, "Your Majesty, His Highness said that the weather has turned cold, so be careful of catching a cold if you get up early in the morning."
Su Qingqing muttered, "He is the one who has too many things to do."
As he said this, he put on his cloak. The county magistrate's wife followed him out, watching him closely, "Your Majesty and His Highness are so loving, it's really enviable."
Su Qingqing smiled coldly, "Yes, at least I won't leave people with leftovers."
The smile on the magistrate's wife's face froze instantly, and her heart trembled slightly. Could it be that the Crown Princess saw something about last night's meal?
She looked at Su Qingqing suspiciously.
As they were talking, Zhao Bingchun arrived. After paying his respects, Zhao Bingchun looked around in confusion, "My queen, where is His Highness?"
"I went to provide disaster relief. I came here to provide disaster relief. It's a strange question you ask."
Zhao Bingchun opened his eyes wide and subconsciously looked at his wife. The county magistrate's wife shook her head slightly. Zhao Bingchun understood and apologized, "What are you talking about? We are unfamiliar with this place and bandits are rampant. Your Highness, why did you go first? Your Highness cares about the people, and so do I. However, we must discuss the rules for disaster relief."
Su Qingqing rolled her eyes, "I am not a human being?"
Zhao Bingchun looked at Su Qingqing in astonishment and paused.
Su Qingqing said, "Your Highness, please go and inspect the situation first. As for discussing the rules, I will take your place. Since I have come along, I cannot just do nothing."
Jixiang then said, "Don't worry, Lord Zhao. When our master was in Zhao State, he also provided disaster relief and has plenty of experience."
Zhao Bingchun felt at ease last night, but now he is panicking again.
What does His Royal Highness the Crown Prince mean?
Zhao Bingchun had seen Rong Que's doting on Su Qingqing, so he didn't dare to disobey Su Qingqing at this moment. He could only politely lead her to the meeting room in front.
In the meeting room, several county officials were already waiting there. When they saw that the Crown Prince did not come but the Crown Princess did, they immediately started to whisper about it.
Su Qingqing ignored him and sat down in the main seat.
She is a general who has fought and conquered on the battlefield. As long as she shows her momentum, no one can withstand her terrifying aura.
At this moment she just remained silent, her sharp eyes sweeping over the officials who were talking one by one. They felt as if a cold wind was blowing, their hearts shivered, and the words in their mouths stopped involuntarily.
Sitting at the table , Su Qingqing struck a bold and uninhibited posture, casual yet revealing a majesty that made people unable to look directly at her. "Given the current situation, please introduce yourself to the adults."
Several people immediately looked at Zhao Bingchun.
Zhao Bingchun immediately said, "My Lady, the reason we are in riot this time is firstly because of the famine and secondly because of the bandits.
Because of the famine, villagers from all over the country gathered in the county town. The public security in the county town was really chaotic some time ago. I was afraid that the county town would be destroyed again, so I temporarily settled these refugees outside the city.
Who knew they would hold a grudge, gather together, start a riot, and when the city gate guards were not paying attention, rush into the county town and start looting and smashing things.”
Before Zhao Bingchun could finish his words, there was a sudden commotion outside.
"I want to see the prince. Let me go, you scum. I want to see the prince!"
The voice shouted at the top of its lungs. Su Qingqing frowned, "Who is it?"
Zhao Bingchun immediately said: "The troublemakers are causing trouble, your Majesty, there is no need to..."
Before he could finish his words, the troublemaker rushed in from outside, followed by the bailiffs who tried to stop him but failed, looking at Su Qingqing in fear and anxiety.
The man who rushed in had disheveled hair and bloodstained clothes. As soon as he came in, he knelt down in front of Su Qingqing. He kowtowed before he even saw the person clearly, "Your Highness, please make the decision for me. Your Highness, please make the decision for me."
Su Qingqing raised her eyebrows, "Isn't it the unruly people who are causing trouble? How did it become a subordinate official?"
"He is..."
"I am Hu Linmao, the chief clerk of Nanchong County. I want to report the county magistrate. The county government has enough grain, but the county magistrate condoned the famine and refused to distribute it. The grain sent by the prefectures and counties was also withheld by the county magistrate. Your Highness, please be aware of this."
Perhaps he was so emotional that he still hadn't realized that the person sitting up there was the Crown Princess, not the Crown Prince.
Zhao Bingchun knelt down hurriedly and said, "Your Majesty, it's not that I don't want to provide food for disaster relief. It's just that there are too many monks and too little porridge. This little food is simply a drop in the bucket."
Chief Clerk Hu Linmao turned around and glared at Zhao Bingchun, his eyes almost splitting with anger. "You are talking nonsense! If you had opened the warehouses to provide relief at the beginning of the famine, would it have come to this? Even if you made a wrong judgment at the time, it is not too late to provide food now. The prefectures and counties alone have sent 50 carts of food. How can it not be enough?"
Su Qingqing raised her eyes and looked towards Zhao Bingchun.
Although Zhao Bingchun looked flustered, his eyes were calm. In fact, the expressions of the other officials in the room did not change much after the chief clerk came in.
It looked like... watching a show.
Su Qingqing raised her eyebrows slightly.
Watching a show, huh?
Let you see enough.
Su Qingqing looked at Hu Linmao, "You are just a chief clerk. Above you is the county magistrate. The county magistrate has the final say on how to deal with the affairs of a county. What's the point of you going over the county magistrate's head and making a scene in front of me? What? You think the county magistrate's handling of the matter is wrong, and your idea is correct? The court made a mistake in the appointment. He shouldn't be the county magistrate, and you should be the one?"
Hu Linmao did not expect to hear such an answer. He looked up in astonishment, and then he was shocked. He noticed that the person sitting on the top was not the crown prince, but a woman. "You...you...I want to see His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"
Su Qingqing slammed the table, "How dare you! You're yelling in front of me, Zhao Bingchun, is your county government so unruly? Take him away and put him in jail!"
Zhao Bingchun's eyes lit up and he immediately agreed, and immediately called the bailiffs to come forward and drag the man away.
Hu Linmao was furious and indignant. He cursed as he was dragged out. Su Qingqing turned a deaf ear to him. After Hu Linmao was dragged away, Su Qingqing looked at Zhao Bingchun angrily.
Zhao Bingchun felt happy but also doubtful, "My queen?"
Su Qingqing said coldly: "How dare you! Since there is food in the granary, why did you treat me with such a poor meal when I arrived yesterday? What is your intention!"
The angry rebuke actually made Zhao Bingchun feel relieved.
The Crown Princess is not here to provide disaster relief, she is clearly here to have fun.
It’s fun to play!
