Reborn as a bride, pretending to be virtuous, the prince held his waist and regretted

Gu Xiling chuckled, "My husband is really amazing. He has everything under control. My master has returned to the Taoist temple recently. The weather is cold, and we will be in winter soon."

"Master said that there might be a very heavy snowstorm this year. Husband, I think you should send someone to Yunzhou to get some food and medicinal herbs. This is to prevent the snowstorm from causing a snowstorm. By then, the roads will be blocked and neither food nor medicinal herbs can be transported here."

Zhou Jin agreed. "Anyway, whether it's from the mountain stronghold or from Lord Tang's house, we have seized a lot of silver. I'll keep a portion for Qingshui County's own use, and I'll have someone send the remaining half to the capital."

"Qingshui County has so much silver. In addition to using part of it to build city walls and water conservancy projects, there will be a lot of silver left! There is enough money to buy food and medicinal materials."

The next day, Zhou Jin asked Yuan Zhen to be responsible for this matter.

Wang Shiwen envied, "Brother Zhou, this matter is within my responsibility, why did you let Brother Yuan go instead of me?"

Yuan Zhen was in charge of public security and prisons, while Wang Shiwen was in charge of daily official business and dealing with money and grain.

Zhou Jin thought for a moment, then replied: "Brother Wang, don't think too much. Although the village has been cleared, no one can guarantee that there are no desperate criminals. After all, some of the most vicious people have escaped before, and who knows if they will continue to commit crimes?"

"Brother Wang, you don't have any martial arts skills. If we really encounter them, you will be slow to run away. Now we are about to perform a great deed. If something happens to you, it will be a pity, right?"

When Yuan Zhen heard this, he lowered his head and rolled his eyes.

Mr. Zhou is very good at telling lies with his eyes open. In order to fool Wang Shiwen, he could even say such words.

But it’s better this way. It’s better for him to go than for Wang Shiwen.

Of course Wang Shiwen didn't believe Zhou Jin's lies. It was obvious that he didn't trust him, so he didn't let him go to Yunzhou.

Qingshui County is too backward. A big city like Yunzhou, although not as prosperous as the capital, is also a relatively prosperous place in the west.

He just wanted to go over there and play, he was almost going crazy.

But how could Zhou Jin let Wang Shiwen get his wish?

Without special circumstances, no one is allowed to leave Qingshui County.

"Brother Zhou, it's not as dangerous as you say. We can capture those bandits without bloodshed. The sensible bandits have already run away and dare not show their heads at all."

"I just have something to do and want to go to Yunzhou. Brother Zhou, please arrange for me to go to Yunzhou. I promise to deliver the food and medicine to Qingshui County safely."

Seeing Wang Shiwen's desperate request, Zhou Jin still refused to give in. "Brother Wang, Qingshui County cannot do without you! Without you, the county government can't function smoothly. Yuan Zhen's role is not as great as yours, so it's most appropriate to let him go."

"I have already made up my mind about this matter. Brother Wang, please stop talking. Now, Brother Wang, you should quickly count the elderly, women, children, young and middle-aged people in each village, especially those pregnant women who are about to give birth. They are the focus of our Qingshui County."

"After all, Qingshui County has a small population. If you want to develop Qingshui County, population is one of the most important factors. So, Brother Wang, you must do this well."

After saying that, Zhou Jin left in a hurry as if his butt was on fire.

Wang Shiwen watched Zhou Jin run away, gritting his teeth in anger, "This Zhou Jin, really is..."

"Haha!" Yuan Zhen laughed. "Brother Wang, please stop humiliating yourself. Don't you have any idea why Brother Zhou didn't let you go to Yunzhou?"

Wang Shiwen raised his eyebrows and retorted, "You were also deceived by Mr. Honglian in the beginning. We are the same. Why can you turn back from evil and I can't? Yuan Zhen, don't you think too highly of yourself?"

Yuan Zhen smiled, "It's not important whether I think highly of myself or not. What's important is that Mr. Zhou thinks highly of me now. He believes that a prodigal son who has returned to the right path is worth more than gold. As for you, you'd better stay in Qingshui County."

"Can you guarantee that you won't make the same mistake again?" Wang Shiwen didn't believe it and looked at Yuan Zhen with squinted eyes.

Yuan Zhen nodded, "Of course I can!"

"I don't believe it!" Wang Shiwen also laughed, "Can a dog change its habit of eating shit?"

Yuan Zhen's face darkened. "Haha, as long as I am better than you, a dog that can't change its eating shit! At least Brother Zhou gave me this opportunity. I can go to Yunzhou, but you can't!"

"You!" Wang Shiwen was even angrier than when he was rejected by Zhou Jin just now.

He cannot compare with Zhou Jin. Xie Jin is a military general, so he is not compared with Xie Jin. But Yuan Zhen is the same as him, so Wang Shiwen does not think he is worse than Yuan Zhen.

"Okay, my brother has the leisure time to play, but I don't." Yuan Zhen stood up, "I have to go back and pack my luggage and set off for Yunzhou!"

Watching Yuan Zhen leave triumphantly, Wang Shiwen's back teeth were almost broken.

Wang Shiwen returned home angrily. Dachun, who was beside him, did not dare to be careless, "Master, today is Madam's birthday. Do you want to go over?"

Wang Shiwen paused, "Okay, let's go."

Dachun quickly took the prepared gift in his hand and said, "Master, I have prepared everything for you. This is a set of red jade head ornaments, which are very precious. Madam will be very happy when she sees it."

Hearing this, Wang Shiwen took it, opened the box, and his eyes lit up. "This thing is really nice. How much did you pay for it?"

Dachun replied: "Master, have you forgotten that these were collected from the bandit's lair? The county magistrate said so much and asked me to send someone to pick a few. If you don't like them, just let me pass."

Wang Shiwen nodded when he heard this, "Yes, you have a good eye."

Dachun flattered him, "Following the young master, I have gained a lot of experience. In Qingshui County, he is a respectable person. Of course, the things he picked out are all excellent."

Wang Shiwen was in a good mood, "Not bad, you are worthy of being my servant, Wang Shiwen, you have a good eye."

When we arrived at the main courtyard, Pei Jiuniang was playing with the children.

The maids brought in delicacies from the kitchen to celebrate the lady's birthday.

At noon, Gu Xirong, Gu Xiling, and Liu Sanniang all came over, gave gifts, and had lunch here.

Pei Jiuniang is in a good mood today.

Seeing Wang Shiwen coming, she immediately put away the smile on her face, and said calmly, "My husband is back. Do you want to eat? If you do, I will not keep you."

The smile on Wang Shiwen's face disappeared, and he frowned slightly, "My dear, I came here specially to celebrate your birthday, and this is how you treat me?"

Pei Jiuniang looked at Wang Shiwen with a half-smile, "I thought you would turn back after what you experienced with Honglian. But I was wrong, absolutely wrong."

Wang Shiwen felt a little guilty when he heard this, "I... I didn't do anything, don't talk nonsense!"

Pei Jiuniang sneered, "I'm talking nonsense. What's the matter with the beautiful widow Chen on the street? You didn't flirt with her, so why did you go to her in the middle of the night?"

Wang Shiwen was stunned and tried to refute, "That's not true. Don't let me make wild guesses. I just saw that she was a woman with a hard life, so I gave her some advice. I never went to her house at all."