Princess Xiangrui in Huanzhu

Sometimes it's not you who are looking for trouble, but trouble that is looking for you.

In the evening, Ziwei invited Qing'er and said that she wanted to have a long talk with her.

Qing'er didn't know what a maid like her could talk about with her. Even if Ziwei really got close to her in the future, it would have no direct interest relationship with her.

Qing'er is not good at rejecting people. He Xi found out after seeing Qing'er so upset and asking her.

He Xi was speechless. Did Ziwei forget that she was still a maid?

"Qing'er, if you don't want to go, just refuse. You are a legitimate princess, the most respected princess in front of the old Buddha. You don't need to be afraid of anyone, not to mention that Ziwei is just a palace maid."

With Hexi's comfort, Qing'er made up her mind to reject Ziwei's invitation.

"It must be that evil princess Hexi who got involved! Qing'er doesn't look like that kind of person."

“I didn’t expect Qing’er to be such a snob.”

Ziwei was very sad, she thought they could become good friends.

"Ziwei, let's not try to please her. It's better not to be friends with her."

Because of Xiaoyanzi's slip of the tongue during the day, they discussed and decided to make an ally.

The best target is Qing'er.

Qing'er has a good temper, is considerate and soft-hearted, and most importantly, she has a say in front of the Empress Dowager and the Emperor.

It's not that they didn't consider He Xi. After all, if He Xi could say something for them, maybe they could turn the danger into safety and wouldn't have to hide and tremble in fear anymore.

But He Xi is not someone who is easy to deal with. If they tell her this secret, they might be completely destroyed.

He Xi is the Queen's daughter, why would she speak for them?

After much deliberation, they decided to target Qing'er.

Xiaoyanzi was a reckless person, and they were worried that something bad might happen, so they sent Ziwei, who was more capable.

Unexpectedly, he died before he could accomplish his mission. The other party didn't even come, let alone be won over.

Xiaoyanzi didn't expect Qing'er to be so unkind. She was determined to side with Hexi and threatened to refuse Qing'er from joining the group.

"But, Qing'er doesn't plan to go with us, does she?"

Finally there is someone sober, Benjamin reminded.

The six-member group was depressed again. Now they were becoming less and less important in the emperor's heart, and even though Xiaoyanzi had been acting coquettishly and entertaining them along the way, there was no significant progress.

With the more trusted Hexi around, Qianlong seemed to only treat Xiaoyanzi as an object of fun.

Yongqi and others were angry but at a loss as to what to do.

***

The Xiang County government received the emperor, but the county government office was in a dilapidated state and Magistrate Liu was very poor.

Qianlong didn't mind at all. He had seen too many corrupt officials who had become fat and powerful by plundering the people along the way, and people like County Magistrate Liu were more to his liking.

Just as he was pleading with the emperor, there was a commotion outside the door.

"Liu Yixin, come out, Liu Yixin!" Mr. Wang made a big fuss in the county government office and behaved arrogantly.

County Magistrate Liu hurriedly confessed his crime and came out to check the situation.

Mr. Wang arrogantly pushed aside the guards and cursed at County Magistrate Liu.

"How do you handle cases as a county magistrate? My maid stole money and I asked you to sentence her to tattooing. How can you let her go so easily?"

"How can she be tattooed as an unmarried girl? How can she get married in the future? Besides, she stole the money to pay for her father's medical treatment, which is understandable. She confessed her guilt sincerely. Can't you be magnanimous and forgive her?"

Mr. Wang was unmoved: "Let her go? How can I teach my servant a lesson if I let her go! If you don't listen to me, I will report you to the governor, and you will suffer the consequences."

"According to the laws of the Qing Dynasty, ordinary people are not allowed to report to higher authorities."

"Hmph, I don't care about the laws of the Qing Dynasty. To tell you the truth, I have people in the court too!"

"Besides, I pay so much money every year. Not to mention you, a minor official of the seventh rank, even the emperor has to look at my face."

The more he boasted, the more he kept talking nonsense and trying to flatter himself.

"Humph, it's only natural for you to pay taxes to the national treasury. There's nothing to be proud of!"

"You are such a bastard, Liu Yixin! Just wait for me, I will chop off your head!" Wang Xiucai shouted, completely unaware of the disaster that was about to happen.

Liu Yixin took out a ruler and asked the guards to catch him. Perhaps because he knew the emperor was there, he felt more confident.

Mr. Wang was beaten so hard that he was stunned and started screaming.

"County Magistrate Liu, just wait for me!"

Liu Yixin turned around with a face full of shame and confessed his crime to Qianlong.

"It's okay. It's rare for me to see a good official who is dedicated to the people and is not afraid of power."

Mr. Wang was struck by lightning and knelt down in fear and begged for mercy.

"You said I should see your expression?"

Qianlong's majesty was apparent without him getting angry, and scared Wang Xiucai so much that he pissed himself and uttered no words of defense. He just kept begging for mercy.

He Xi didn't care to look at this villain who bullied the weak and feared the strong. She was just thinking, how many interests were involved here if a scholar dared to threaten an official of the imperial court?

He Xi thought and said so.

Qianlong looked at Hexi with approval. His daughter was truly intelligent. Others only knew that Mr. Wang was boasting, but Hexi could see the trick behind it.

She is able to see the big picture from the small details and prevent problems before they arise. She is a good candidate to become an emperor. Unfortunately, He Xi is a girl.

Moreover, given Hexi's lazy personality, the throne might be a hot potato.

He Xi: The Emperor really understands me!

It seems that after returning to the palace, I have to investigate how many corrupt officials there are in the central government and how many people are abusing their power.

Let’s not talk about Mr. Wang who was dragged away and locked up in a cell awaiting his fate.

Xiaoyanzi has another idea.

Seeing that Liu Yixin's county government office was in a very dilapidated state, she enthusiastically offered to help him repair it.

Liu Yixin didn't dare to trouble the princess and refused repeatedly.

Would Xiaoyanzi listen to a refusal? She turned a deaf ear to it, pulled Ziwei and the four guards, rolled up her sleeves and started working enthusiastically.

Liu Yixin looked at Qianlong with helplessness.

Qianlong was not angry and nodded to indicate that it was okay. Only then did Liu Yixin feel relieved.

Little Swallow climbed onto the roof in a hurry and jumped up and down tremblingly.

Ziwei below was terrified by what she saw.

Liu Yixin cooked to entertain the emperor.

Although it was the most sumptuous food, it still looked a bit shabby.

Looking at the steaming food, Liu Yixin said awkwardly: "This simple meal is really neglectful to the emperor. Why don't we go to the inn to eat."

"Haha, Magistrate Liu, there is no need to be so restrained. I have eaten all kinds of delicacies from mountains and seas, and it is also a unique flavor to eat these occasionally. Could it be that Magistrate Liu is reluctant to give up the vegetables he grows himself?" Qianlong joked.

"Your Majesty, you are joking. I am lucky that you do not mind."

"Sir Liu, the emperor values ​​integrity and honesty the most. When he saw you, he smiled so hard that he couldn't stop."

"You." Qianlong looked at Hexi lovingly and nodded Hexi's head.

Liu Yixin was flattered and kowtowed to express his gratitude. The emperor and his ministers talked happily, and it seemed like they were in a state of great joy.

Soon the dishes were served and the five-member repair team on the roof were nearing completion.

The little swallow stepped on it proudly, and then jumped.

at last……