The Doctor's Concubine: Kick the Scumbag King and I Want to Be a Dandy Girl in the Capital

Soon, the Ministry of Revenue sent out officials, together with people from the Jingzhao Yin Yamen, to lead the poor people in the capital who could not afford three meals a day and the beggars who made a living by begging, and began to widen the main streets of the capital.

Of course, these are the streets that Xiu Luoran often walks on.

Officials from the Ministry of Revenue gave orders, and people from the Jingzhao Yin Yamen maintained order.

When they heard that the government was paying for lunch and finding people to work, farmers, poor people, and beggars all took to the streets to inquire about the details.

Even though this is the capital, there are still many poor people.

After asking around, everyone found out that it was the daughter of the Marquis of Zhenxi who felt the road was too narrow when she rode her horse on the street, so she donated money to widen the road.

The people in the Ministry of Revenue were afraid that she would cause trouble and damage the road, so they sent people to supervise. The Jingzhao Yin Yamen was afraid that there would be too many people, so they sent out yamen runners to watch over the crowd to prevent fighting and disturbances.

The workers don't care who wants to build the road, they only care whether someone pays them and provides them with lunch.

On the first day of road construction, many people came to work and it was very noisy.

Fortunately, someone from the government came out, otherwise, someone might really cause trouble.

For lunch, each person had two palm-sized cornmeal and black flour pancakes, and a bowl of stewed potatoes and cabbage with some meat.

For those who work, the food is already very good. They have food to eat and wages, so they are very satisfied.

When work was finished in the evening, the manager settled the day's wages.

When the news came out, the people were excited and more people came to work the next day.

You know, it's the slack season now, and many farmers are idle. Where can they find a job that pays and provides food?

The workers are not afraid of hard work, but they are afraid of not getting paid. Of course they are willing to do this job that is paid on the same day.

The yamen runners who supervised the workers repeatedly warned the workers:

"I'm telling you, after this road is repaired, be alert when you walk on it. If you hear the sound of horse hooves or the sound of bells, pull over immediately. Pull over, okay?"

A brave man asked while working:

"Why? We can't use the road we built?"

"Why are you talking so much nonsense? Who said that you can't leave? Didn't I tell you to walk to the side?

If you don't stay away, you deserve to be hit by the horse! Don't say I didn't tell you today."

"Alright, alright, stop arguing with the official. The road is so wide, you can walk anywhere, why do you have to walk in the middle?

It would be useless to hit you then. Get to work!"

The yamen runners shouted again:

"I'll say it again, remember this, stand aside when the horse's hooves are clattering, stand aside when the phoenix bells are ringing. If you don't obey, you deserve what happens to you. We won't do anything about it."

As a result, almost everyone in the capital knew that the young lady of the Zhenxi Marquis's Mansion spent a large amount of money to build roads in order to enjoy horse riding.

She was quite unreasonable. She asked the people to walk on the side while she rode in the middle. She deserved it for hitting someone.

Xiu Lingqun was furious when he heard people on the street talking about his sister.

Stop it, there are so many people here, and it’s hard for him to say anything, so he could only go home in frustration.

"Luoluo, don't listen to the gossip on the street. Just pretend you didn't hear it."

Xiu Lingqun felt that with his sister's temper, she would be furious if she heard it.

Xiu Luoran was telling Xiu Yuancang and Xiu Lingce that she was going to visit her grandfather. When she heard Xiu Lingqun's words, she smiled:

"Third brother, even though the rumors on the street are a bit outrageous, they actually don't do me any harm.

You don't know, I asked Yuan Ling's people to say those words."

Xiu Lingqun was shocked: "Why are you ruining your own reputation?"

"Why do I need fame? Anyway, I'm already a married woman, so I don't need to worry about not being able to get married."

"Aren't you afraid that the Four Princes' Palaces will have something against you?"

Xiu Luoran smiled even more brightly:

"If you have any objections, you have to keep them to yourself. If you can't hold them back, go to the Emperor and cancel the engagement."

Xiu Lingqun seemed to understand what his sister meant:

"Girl, I worried about you for nothing."

Xiu Lingce said seriously:

"Luoluo, some things are as bad as too little."

Xiu Luoran nodded: "I understand, big brother."

Xiu Lingqun said: "I think it's good, the young lady of our Marquis' Mansion should be more arrogant.

Luo Luo goes out on the street to ride a horse, and people pull over to the side of the road when they hear the sound of horse hooves. It is enjoyable for riders and safe for pedestrians. It is the best of both worlds.

Hehe, I also want to get a good horse so that I can ride it majestically when I go out."

Xiu Luoran said hurriedly: "Third brother, if you have a way, help me get one too. I will be able to ride a horse soon."

Xiu Lingqun took a look at Xiu Lingce's legs and said happily:

"Okay, I'll get a good horse for Big Brother no matter what."

Xiu Yuancang, who had been listening to their conversation, smiled:

"Luoluo, why are you still chatting? It's getting late. If we want to go to your grandfather's house, let's go earlier."

Xiu Yuancang decided to take his daughter to meet his father-in-law in person. He had not visited his father-in-law's house for a long time.

Xiu Luoran immediately said, "Okay, I'll go right away. Third brother, don't go out again. I have something to talk to you about when you come back."

"I know, go ahead."

……

Xiu Luoran's grandfather, Zhang Yuetang, was the former Minister of Personnel. He resigned from his post due to illness a few years ago and recuperated at home.

I can grow vegetables and flowers when I have nothing to do, but of course, the main focus is on recuperating.

I have consulted many good doctors and even had the imperial physician come to see me, but there hasn't been much progress. I still have frequent headaches and a stuffy feeling in my chest.

The old man didn't have much else to worry about. His two sons were doing well. The only thing he was worried about was his granddaughter who had just returned.

That year, when his son-in-law sent away his newly born granddaughter, he was so angry that he brought his two sons to the house and beat his son-in-law severely, but failed to change his decision.

If his two sons hadn't stopped him, he would have almost cut off relations with his son-in-law.

Fortunately, his three grandchildren are all good children and have great prospects, which makes him very pleased.

While pruning the branches of the chrysanthemums that had just formed buds, Zhang Yuetang was thinking about what kind of person this granddaughter he had never met was.

It's been so long since I came back, and you didn't even come to see him, this little bastard.

Last time I heard from my granddaughters, they were bullied and it was their granddaughters who helped fight back. That girl knew how to protect her cousin, which was pretty good.

My daughter is a gentle lady from a noble family, and my granddaughter can fight, but she must not be too vulgar.

His daughter was good in every way except her soft temper. Fearing that she would be bullied by her husband's family, he prepared a generous dowry for her.

Unexpectedly, she did not suffer from her own man's anger, but was controlled by her brother's wife. She was short-lived and died early.

I just hope my granddaughter’s personality isn’t like her mother’s.

Zhang Yuetang was sighing when a servant came to tell him that his brother-in-law and cousin had arrived.

Cousin? Isn't that the girl? Zhang Yuetang threw away the scissors and walked back.

After entering the hall, Zhang Yuetang saw that his eldest son and daughter-in-law were there, as well as his son-in-law Xiu Yuancang.

He recognized his granddaughter at first sight because she looked so much like her mother.

Xiu Yuancang introduced: "Luoluo, this is your grandpa. You have already met your uncle. This is your aunt."

Xiu Luoran greeted everyone generously:

"Hello, Grandpa, Hello, Uncle, Hello, Aunt."

Zhang Yuetang was very happy, but he was also a little angry when he thought that it took this girl so long to come to see him.

"You still know how to come?"

Zhang Xugang looked at Xiu Luoran when he heard this. He knew that this girl had a bad temper. If she turned around and left, it would be embarrassing.