After hearing the servant's report, King Shu asked again uncertainly.
The man immediately replied: "I'm sure, my subordinates saw with their own eyes that they left the city early in the morning."
When the King of Shu heard this, he breathed a sigh of relief, and then he was startled, and a trace of anger flashed on his face.
The reason for breathing a sigh of relief is naturally that the God of Plague has left, and the people from the Secret Service will naturally leave Shuzhou, and he will regain absolute control over Shuzhou.
As for the reason for his irritation, it was because the majestic prince actually breathed a sigh of relief because of the departure of the little county princes one after another - the contradictions and entanglements in his heart at this moment were really not enough to explain to outsiders.
His face changed from gloomy to bright for a while, then he waved his hand, summoned a confidant, handed him a letter, and said: "Send this letter to the Cui family..."
The treasury has been completely robbed, and there is no way to make money for the time being. If no one comes to help, hundreds of people in the Prince of Shu's palace will have nothing to eat...
The magistrate of Yongxian County learned early in the morning that Marquis Li had left Yongxian County. At noon, the people from the Secret Service also withdrew from the county government office.
"Finally left..."
He let out a long sigh and murmured.
Which Jingguo official is not afraid of the Secret Service, especially when he saw the head of the guard fall to the ground with his own eyes, he had nightmares for several days in a row.
During the period when their people were stationed at the county government office, he could not even sleep well.
Having sent away the God of Plague, today is the time to celebrate.
He looked up and saw Captain Jiang coming out of the room with a red face. Magistrate Yongxian looked at him and said, "Master Jiang has suffered from the cold, so he'd better rest more..."
Jiang Zian waved his hand and said, "Excuse me, sir, for your concern. Zian's health is fine."
Seeing Lieutenant Jiang walk out in high spirits, not looking like he was seriously ill in bed like yesterday, the county magistrate touched his swollen belly and couldn't help but sigh, it's great to be young...
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It's late June, which is probably the hottest time of the year.
A year ago in Kyoto, many people lost their lives due to the unbearable heat, which was later called the worst summer in decades. This situation has improved a lot this summer.
Firstly, it’s because it’s been rainy this year and the weather is mostly cool, not too hot. Secondly, even if it’s really hot and unbearable, you can spend a few copper coins to hide in the railing for a whole day, and the coolness blowing from the ice mirror will make you feel warmer.
The wind is so comfortable that it can make people moan.
Except for the cooler weather than in previous years, this is an ordinary summer for ordinary people in Kyoto.
The current situation is generally stable. Although there are discords between Qi and Zhao, they are limited to some minor frictions and come and go. Under the shock of natural punishment, a larger-scale war has not yet broken out.
As for the affairs of the government, this is not something ordinary people can worry about. I just heard that the Holy Dragon is ill and the court has not been open for two months. Fortunately, there are two prime ministers who are fulfilling their duties and working hard. Everything in this country
, are all operating in an orderly manner as usual.
Of course, there are some things that are different from the past.
From time to time, new plays come out of Goulan, which are talked about by ordinary people in the market. Today, Goulan has become a place for ordinary people to spend their free time. More and more people have developed the habit of playing after a hard day's work.
It is a habit to go there to listen to operas, listen to music, and relax.
Furthermore, there is a policy that is closely related to them. Women are not allowed to marry until they are sixteen years old. This rule has been written into the law, and it has begun to be implemented not only in Kyoto, but also in neighboring prefectures and counties.
No one will worry about wasting food if their daughter is raised at home for three years. They are eager to have more daughters, because as long as they reach the age of thirteen, they can be sent to Her Royal Highness the Eldest Princess's workshop and can be fed with one month's wages.
There is still a family to spare.
The common people remember the kindness of Her Highness the Princess, and the officials and nobles do not dare to look down upon her.
The women's college has been open for more than a few months, and many girls of school age in their family are studying there.
On the opening day of the Women's College, His Majesty and the Queen were present in person and gave some words of encouragement, which directly expressed the royal attitude.
The officials and dignitaries in Kyoto also understood that from now on, women who came out of women's colleges would be different from ordinary women.
Compared with this, the Academy of Sciences is less famous because it does not recruit students from outside. Everyone in the Academy of Sciences is personally screened by Dean Li Xuan. This is also the most mysterious place among the three academies. However, patrols around it have never stopped.
This can be seen by passing the Imperial Guard.
Of course, the one that shines brightest is the one that is co-located with the two colleges.
A few months ago, the accounting audit made them shine in Kyoto, and officials in the DPRK and China saw the horror of arithmetic for the first time.
In the following months, they solved countless problems for the court. The Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of War, and the three ministers even almost fought in class over the competition for some of the top students in the School of Calculation.
His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin, who had always been regarded as a naughty boy by officials, was like a dazzling star that rose rapidly in a very short period of time. In the days when the dean was absent, he temporarily took over the position of dean and took charge of the college.
Well organized.
Many times, people will selectively ignore that this is just a child who has just turned eleven.
Kyoto seems to be the same Kyoto as before, and it has not undergone earth-shaking changes just because of the absence of anyone.
The dandies are still dandies, but they will no longer be escorted collectively to the palace gate to make plans.
The young princes lived safely in the palace and would not be beaten wildly in front of the civil and military officials.
The rumors that the King of Shu was the reincarnation of a real dragon and could lead Jingguo to prosperity have long since disappeared and are not as popular as they were at the beginning.
However, whether it is common people or powerful officials, at a certain moment, some strange thoughts will arise in their hearts.
This kind of Kyoto seems to be really too peaceful. Compared with a few months ago, it was so peaceful that people are not used to it.
Standing at the gate of the city again and seeing the word "Kyoto", Li Yi felt an unprecedented kindness in his heart for no reason.
"Marquis Li, please follow Pindao back to the palace to resume his duties." Yuan Laodao looked at him and said softly: "Don't keep your majesty waiting."
"Let's talk about it when we have time." Li Yi waved his hand, shook the reins, turned in another direction, and galloped away along the familiar path.
The sloppy old man glanced at the middle-aged Taoist priest and followed him quickly.
"Taoist Master Yuan, this..." A general from the Secret Intelligence Department looked at the middle-aged Taoist priest with an expression of embarrassment on his face, "I have sent someone to the palace to report to Your Majesty, what if..."
The middle-aged Taoist priest waved his hand and said: "Return to the truth."
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In the small courtyard, a thin figure sat at the stone table, holding his chin with both hands, muttering: "It's been four months and nine days..."
The uncle and the second lady have been away for four months and nine days. In her opinion, this time has been a long, long time, so long that it was impossible to imagine it before...
Fortunately, she received news some time ago that her uncle and the others would be back soon, but those people didn't say when they would be back, so she couldn't even count them...
She maintained this posture, shaking her head from side to side. At a certain moment, her eyes were suddenly covered from behind, and a familiar voice came from behind.
"Guess who I am?"
The little maid seems to be slimmer than before, and her face is not as round as before. He still likes the oval face with some baby fat rings. In the coming days, he must feed her back.
Then he felt a little warmth and moisture on his palm, and then there was a choking sound from the little maid.
"Uncle..."
She turned around suddenly and hugged Li Yi tightly, using all her strength. Li Yi's chest soon became wet.
The little maid was indeed made of water. Li Yi patted her head gently, and when she turned around, a figure walked out of the house.
The moment the two people's eyes met, time seemed to freeze for a moment.
Li Yi looked at the beautiful woman looking at him with a smile, and said softly: "I'm back..."
