Time Travel: Brothel Maid

Chapter 126 Eye Dagger

The next morning, the sun was shining brightly and there was a gentle breeze.

The Eighth Prince Zhao Yunrong led a group of guards and set off in a mighty procession. Behind the team were several carriages filled with "protective equipment", which was particularly eye-catching.

The team moved forward, left Zhenjiang, and headed towards Huaiyang, their destination after several days of travel.

As soon as we arrived at the border of Huaiyang, local officials of all ranks were already waiting by the roadside. They lined up neatly in two rows, their expressions respectful and serious.

When Zhao Yunrong got off the carriage, all the officials knelt on the ground and shouted, "Your subordinates pay their respects to the Imperial Envoy."

After entering Huaiyang, Zhao Yunrong was no longer just the noble Eighth Prince, but also an imperial envoy carrying out the emperor's mission. His arrival signified the majesty and authority of the imperial power, and represented the emperor's concern and attention to the people of Huaiyang.

At this moment, he fully represents the emperor and has the power to execute first and report later.

Zhao Yunrong raised his hand lightly, "Thank you for your hard work, everyone. Please stand up quickly."

When Huaiyang prefect Wu Zinian stood up, tears immediately streamed down his face, and he was extremely excited. "Your Majesty is so kind and wise, and loves the people like his own children. He even sent the Eighth Prince to personally deal with the plague. I am truly grateful!"

The officials behind him also echoed, "Eighth Prince is brave and wise. This time he comes to save Huaiyang from the dire situation. With you here to command, we officials have a backbone."

All the officials expressed their infinite gratitude to the emperor and their admiration for the Eighth Prince.

Zhao Yunrong had a gentle face and a smile that made people feel like spring breeze. "Thank you for being so polite, my lords. I won't say anything extra. I will do my best on this trip. I will not leave until the plague is eradicated!"

The officials praised him again and again, "The Eighth Prince's determination is so moving. On behalf of the people, we are deeply grateful for his kindness."

Zhao Yunrong nodded, with a smile on his face, but his tone was serious and fierce, "I need your full cooperation to control the plague. You are all parents, and I think you must love the people like your own children. But I am worried that some officials will be instigated by villains and do things that are not conducive to the control of the plague. So, today, I want to make it clear. If I find that any of you has done something that violates the will of the emperor, no matter how big or small, I will show no mercy and will behead them in public to enforce the law!"

The officials couldn't help but feel a chill in their hearts.

The harmonious and warm atmosphere just now disappeared in an instant. The officials heard the sharp and merciless words of the Eighth Prince and couldn't help but worry about their future interactions.

The prefect Wu Zinian was the first to express his opinion. He looked serious and bowed deeply. "I will definitely cooperate with the imperial envoy with all my strength and will never dare to disappoint your majesty's trust."

He knew just the right balance, knowing when to address the Imperial Envoy to show absolute obedience, and when to address him as the Eighth Prince to show respect and closeness. It must be said that Wu Zinian was really a smart guy.

Seeing this, the others naturally raised their voices in unison and expressed their opinions, "We will definitely cooperate with you fully and obey your orders."

Xiao Guoer stood behind Tang Jingchen and once again admired the political skills of the cunning Eighth Prince. With just a few words, he established his authority, which made future work much easier.

The two teams gathered together and headed towards the Huaiyang government office in a grand manner.

The next priority is to distribute several large carts of plague "protective supplies" to the people of Huaiyang.

Of course, the number of finished products produced in one day and two nights is far from enough to meet the needs of all the people in Huaiyang, so they can only be supplied to several villages with serious plague and their surrounding areas. The rest of the areas can only be transported from Zhenjiang and surrounding areas, and then gradually distributed to other people.

Before Zhao Yunrong left Zhenjiang, he also gave orders, asking them to continue making "masks" and "protective clothing", and to send the finished products made the previous day to Huaiyang every morning without interruption.

The officials sitting in the government office were looking at the strange things in their hands that the Eighth Prince had ordered them to distribute to the people, and they were all confused: Is this thing useful?

Zhao Yunrong looked at the expressions of the people in the hall who were confused but did not dare to question, so he ordered Tang Jingchen to come out and explain to them in detail the functions of these things.

Xiao Guo'er had been following behind Tang Jingchen. Now, she watched him walk in front of a group of officials and explain in a clear and concise manner how the plague could be spread through talking, sneezing, coughing, etc., and a smile rose unconsciously on her face.

Compared to her previous narration, Tang Jingchen's explanation was obviously much simpler, clearer and easier to understand. She couldn't help but feel a little proud. His language organization ability was also very strong.

Xiao Guoer looked at the elegant and tall Tang Jingchen in the hall and felt more and more pleased.

He is worthy of being the man she likes. He is so handsome in every move!

Xiao Guo'er was just being infatuated with the girl, and when she turned her gaze inadvertently, she was met with a deep and sharp look, which was full of inquiry and scrutiny.

Xiao Guo'er was startled, and the smile on her face disappeared instantly. She immediately lowered her head and stood silently, trying her best to play the role of an insignificant little person.

Zhao Yunrong's face immediately darkened when he saw this.

He was looking at him just now because he never expected that this ordinary little man in the market would be so loyal and righteous that he was willing to risk his life for Tang Jingchen and come to Huaiyang with him.

He originally thought that after this petty man offered his advice, he would certainly return to the capital, or at most stay in Zhenjiang to wait for news. However, he did not expect that this greedy petty man would have such fearless courage and be willing to go through fire and water for his friend. This made him look at him with new eyes. This Tang Jingchen must be a very important friend of his.

However, in this world, there are very few people who can do this even towards their relatives, let alone just friends?

He was a little confused. Was he really just doing it for friends?

Zhao Yunrong then looked at the mean man inquiringly, only to see him looking at Tang Jingchen intently with a proud expression. When he saw him looking at her, he suddenly put away the smile on his face, shrank his shoulders and lowered his head in fear.

Zhao Yunrong was furious. Was he some frightening monster? Why was he so scary?

The Eighth Prince, who usually kept his emotions to himself, showed anger for a rare time this time, and glared hatefully at the humble man with his head bowed.

If Xiao Guoer knew that the Eighth Prince was expressing dissatisfaction with her actions just now, she would definitely cry out for justice.

She just thought that the Eighth Prince was staring at her with dissatisfaction because he saw her inappropriate smile.

After all, they were discussing important matters related to the plague. It was such a serious scene, but she was still laughing without knowing the seriousness of the matter. Wasn't it a bit too much?

Then he quickly stopped laughing and lowered his head. He never thought that he would provoke the moody Eighth Prince to glare at him...