Transmigration: The Evil Mother-In-Law Is Actually Innocent!
Chapter 1360 Worthy of the People’s Trust

Chapter 1360: Chapter 1360 Worthy of the People’s Trust

The Crown Prince clearly understood that Chief of Staff Zhou had always guided him, piquing his curiosity and showing him how to explore, even though he did not teach him how to balance power politics, he still presented him with a world of infinite possibilities.

With age, he also understood what his father the Emperor wanted him to learn from Chief of Staff Zhou – an emperor must have broad vision. Seclusion spells disaster, and short-sightedness leads to self-destruction!

In Qiizhou Province, Dong Chuchu was holding an invitation, "It’s from the Zhao family."

Chang Lian, huddled in his cloak, "I won’t go."

The weather this year is truly cold, even with a charcoal brazier, the room is still bleakly cold. Chang Lian still hasn’t acclimated to Qiizhou Province.

Dong Chuchu also didn’t want to go; the relationship with the Zhao family had deteriorated, "What do you think is Zhao family’s intention?"

In recent years, Zhao Ji has not had an easy life. Zhao Ji came into prominence backed by strong forces, naturally catching various parties’ attention. However, behind the glamour lies the crisis.

If it hadn’t been for the support he gained from these powerful allies, Zhao Ji would have been driven out of Qiizhou long ago.

Chang Lian warming his hands, "He’s been trying to reconcile with me ever since he arrived in Qiizhou. Ha, if he had not brought up my father, I would not have irreparably fallen out with him. He might have been of some use, but now, the further away he rolls, the better."

Dong Chuchu was not surprised by her husband’s concern for his late father. Her husband’s achievements today were cultivated by his father’s teachings. She saw with her own eyes how her husband changed through the detailed instructions given by his father. In her husband’s heart, no one could replace his father’s position.

Chang Lian listened to the wind, "After Yu Jiao left, our home became even quieter."

"I bet this girl is overjoyed to be back in the capital, just look at her letters, she finds everything about the capital delightful. This girl really knows how to enjoy herself, I wonder who she takes after."

Chang Lian smiled, "She’s still young; it’s normal to enjoy lively places. Being here was indeed restrictive."

Dong Chuchu, "Ever since she was young, she’s always loved luxury and pleasure."

Chang Lian rubbing his nose, he naturally understood his own daughter. Yu Jiao also loved fine clothes and jewelry, very different from her elder and younger sisters.

Chu Chu continued, "Thank goodness we only have two daughters. If we had more, we couldn’t afford their dowries."

Chang Lian kept a low profile in Qiizhou, not even investing in his wife’s business, resulting in no growth for their two properties, "How much Silver do we have at home? I’ll ask my second brother to help us with some investments. Among us brothers, he’s the best at handling Silver."

Dong Chuchu thought of the gems in the box, "I really didn’t expect that, in these years, the second wife’s house would grow the fastest."

Even though she hadn’t returned for Yushuang’s wedding, she was aware of the dowry; it was all saved up by her second brother and sister-in-law.

Chang Lian also sighed, "Second brother is the most daring."

He paused, then continued, "What second brother has achieved today, it’s also due to father’s guidance. Father really was formidable."

He always remembered what his second brother was like back then.

The following day, the gates of Zhangzhou City, Zhangzhou officials had arrived at the city gate. The Prefect was there just yesterday, but was sent back. He hadn’t slept all night and now stood in the cold wind, eyes bloodshot.

General He, transporting supplies, stood in the cold wind, shivering slightly.

The Prefect of Zhangzhou took a deep breath and approached, "General He, you asked us to come today, we are all here, can the decree be read now?"

General He coldly replied, "Wait."

The Prefect of Zhangzhou felt vexed but dared not offend, simply enduring the cold wind as he waited.

Even now, carriage travel within Zhangzhou City was still difficult; if it weren’t for officials needing to leave the city, they would have to wait a few more days to clear the snow. Even now, roads passable for carriages were not wide.

The Crown Prince was not in a hurry at all, patiently waiting until arriving at the city gate, which was nearly noon by then.

Officials from Zhangzhou had risen early, their faces turning blue with cold. General He and his soldiers were well-prepared for the cold, and the Crown Prince had notified them in advance, so they were not much affected by the cold.

When the officials from Zhangzhou saw the carriage departing the city, the Prefect of Zhangzhou and the Circuit Intendant grew even more uneasy, their unease turning into mental blankness after General He greeted the young man.

The Crown Prince, it was actually the Crown Prince, not the Heir of Prince Qi.

At the time the Crown Prince left the city, they knew about it and that the Crown Prince had visited the medicine shops. They weren’t really scared; they hadn’t tampered with the food, and they had distributed the cotton quilts for warmth. There was indeed something wrong with the medicine, but they were not afraid, a royal descendant who had grown up esteemed in the capital wouldn’t understand these matters.

Everyone present was not a fool; the Crown Prince was deliberately keeping them hanging, he must have discovered something.

The Prefect of Zhangzhou was so cold it wasn’t just his head hurting, his vision began to darken, and when he heard General He call for the Chief of Staff, he fell straight back.

Zhou Shuren twitched the corner of his mouth, was his influence really that powerful?

The Circuit Intendant trembled. The Crown Prince might not understand these things, but didn’t the Minister of Revenue understand? All the local officials knew about the changes in the Ministry of Revenue, and the Minister of Revenue’s reputation was well-known, as the Ministry regulated prices.

The Crown Prince’s expression was icy, "Someone, wake him up."

When the Crown Prince spoke, those present knelt down, only then realizing that they were in the presence of the Crown Prince.

The disaster victims, watching from a distance, also fell to their knees upon hearing the voice.

The Crown Prince, looking at the old cotton clothes on the disaster victims, said to General He: "Bring the cotton clothing and other supplies over."

Then, the Crown Prince pointed to the Deputy Magistrate, "I have a list of those who need to receive cotton clothing, take this list and distribute the supplies."

It was a list he had had investigated in the days prior, secretly making preparations.

The Deputy Magistrate’s heart skipped a beat, only realizing what the Crown Prince had said after a moment. He was newly appointed and had not been involved, and he had even been targeted for his remarks; seeing the Crown Prince, he thought it was over, sure to face wrath.

Now he only felt an opportunity arising, "Yes, your subject will handle it well."

The Crown Prince’s ears twitched, he was silent for a few seconds, "Today you will go back and write a new set of guidelines for disaster relief."

The Deputy Magistrate replied, "Yes."

The Circuit Intendant, trying to suppress his unease, thought to speak but met the Crown Prince’s cold gaze, his voice stuck in his throat.

The Prefect of Zhangzhou had also awoken, his mind buzzing as if it had frozen.

The Crown Prince coolly asked, "Awake?"

The Prefect of Zhangzhou scrambled up to kowtow, "This official has failed in managing the disaster relief, I admit my guilt."

The Crown Prince laughed in anger, "Still talk tough at this time, come, let’s see what I have found."

Saying this, the Crown Prince took the account book handed over by a guard and threw it in front of the Prefect.

The Prefect’s hands, despite wearing gloves, were too frozen to function properly; he trembled while opening the account book, the entries remarkably clear and explicit. There was nothing more to say, the account book fell from his hands.

The Crown Prince couldn’t be bothered with the Prefect of Zhangzhou; he had sent a Zhezi to the capital, and the Emperor would handle it. The Crown Prince signaled to have the Prefect of Zhangzhou taken into custody, and those who had not errored to immediately aid in the disaster relief.

Zhou Shuren, speaking to Master Yan, said, "You see, our Crown Prince is indeed trustworthy!"

It was Master Yan’s first experience seeing the Crown Prince handle administrative affairs; previously he had only seen the Crown Prince studying. Over these few days he had pondered much, "You are right, a ruler is always a ruler, the Crown Prince is a Princely Heir worthy of the people’s reliance."

In the capital, Zhulan confirmed to herself in disbelief, "Jiang Ming’s daughter is coming to visit?"