【Quick Wear】My Years as a Mother-in-law

Chapter 168 The Queen Mother who picked up the bargain is very upset 14

Liu Daban was quite dedicated. He personally led people to make arrangements, including purchasing and repairing houses. He repaired houses for the people, distributed food, and asked them to sign and seal their names for fear of any disputes.

The main reason is that some functions of the Jinyiwei and the Dongchang are overlapping. Now that the Jinyiwei is handling major cases, if the Dongchang is doing nothing, it seems unnecessary for it to exist.

The capital has been bustling lately. The imperially authorized Jinyiwei are like mad dogs, biting whoever they catch. The castrated dogs of the East Factory have gone to care for the untouchables. The Tianxiang Tower was looted overnight, and guests were stripped and thrown into the street. It's really immoral...

The last incident made the emperor angry and he reprimanded those officials' sons. His Majesty remembered them and wondered if they would ever be able to make a name for themselves in the future.

The dignitaries and common people in the capital were enjoying the melons, but if they accidentally got one on their heads, sorry, the Jinyiwei prison was waiting for them.

"I hope this year's snowstorm will be less severe. People are already having a hard time."

System: "You may be disappointed, but you have to get used to it. This is how the Little Ice Age is. The weather is unpredictable."

Yun Xi frowned, a worried look on her face. "Is there no better way?"

The system was helpless. "This is an ordinary world. There's no good solution. It's already a miracle to have masters like Xiang Yi and Xiang Er. Do you still want a miracle?"

"If we have a system but can't change the world, then aren't we useless? You said before that we can use energy unlimitedly during the mission. Can't you really do it?" Yun Xi didn't believe it.

The system was speechless. "You think too highly of me. According to you, I can use the system to change the world, move mountains and fill the sea, and change the world in future missions. Why do I need a host? I am a system, not a god. I can use energy, but if the energy used exceeds the energy gained from completing the mission, the cost will be greater than the profit. Who would be willing to do that?"

Yun Xi sighed, "Okay, I thought it was too simple."

The system's mechanical tone seemed to have softened considerably. "But I can help you keep an eye on the mall. If there are any good props, I'll alert you. Also, I have rain bombs and water for sale for droughts. As for floods, I can see if there are any props that can be used to collect water. For other things, I can give you early warnings, but there's really nothing I can do."

"Thank you, system." Yun Xi gave the system a lot of gifts.

"No thanks, it's my duty, hehe."

Time flies, half a month has passed, and the weather, which had been snowing lightly, suddenly changed. The wind and sand were everywhere, and heavy snow fell continuously. In this kind of weather, no one dared to go out, but the situation on the northern border was already very tense.

Seeing such weather, the nomadic people outside the border became more determined to come to Lian State to plunder. Fortunately, the border army was no pushover. Yun Xi stared at the screen for a while and felt a little relieved.

"Your Majesty, Concubine Meng said she has memorized the entire Lianlu."

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Yun Xi: "How long has it taken to finish reciting it? Let her come in."

Concubine Meng walked into the palace with her head held high and proud.

"I pay my respects to the Empress Dowager. May the Empress Dowager be well and at peace."

Yun Xi casually flipped through the Dalian Law. She had only read the book three times. "Get up! Have you memorized this thick book of laws?"

Concubine Meng was very confident, "Yes, Your Majesty, please feel free to check."

Yun Xi nodded and started to check randomly, asking whichever page she turned to, with no pattern at all. Unexpectedly, Concubine Meng could answer all the questions fluently.

"Very good, very good. You have learned very well. You can have a separate room. When the time comes, you will be second in line to sleep with me." Yun Xi was very satisfied. "Next is the Four Books and Five Classics."

Concubine Meng interrupted her, "Mother, who was the first one? Who was the first person to sleep with you?"

"I can't tell you who it is, but anyway, you are the second one, so perform well." Yun Xi kept it a secret.

This feels a bit like selling out the emperor, but what can be done? Lian Cheng can't just enjoy the privileges of the emperor without fulfilling his responsibilities, right? He has touched these women, and if he doesn't give them a child, they will have no hope for the rest of their lives.

It snowed heavily for a full half month. Yes, it was half a month. The entire north was covered with heavy snow. In some places, the snow was light and it was okay, but in some places, the snow was so heavy that we had to keep sweeping the snow from the roof.

"Old woman, give me some hot water. It's so cold."

"Fortunately, the Empress Dowager and His Majesty asked the people from the East Factory to repair the roof, otherwise it would have collapsed long ago."

"What do you think? His Majesty is the true emperor. Even God has to give His Majesty a heads-up when it snows."

"That's right, they also sent us food and let us chop firewood as much as we want. Thirty kilograms of sweet potatoes can last us half a month if we save them. It's rare that our family has a full pile of firewood this year, enough to last us through next year."

"Dang Dang Dang~"

As the two were sighing with emotion, they heard the sound of gongs outside. They went out and saw Liu Ying and his men coming over on a sled.

"Everyone, please pay attention. There will be a cold wave soon. You can't turn off the fire at home. It's useless to just burn the kang. You must wrap yourself tightly in a quilt and stay by the fire. Please pay attention~"

The people on the sled shouted loudly, making sure everyone could hear. This was a system alert. What is a cold wave? Is it scary? A cold wave is a sudden influx of cold air. If it's a small wave, it's not a big deal. But if it's very cold, it will extinguish fires wherever it passes and instantly freeze the moisture in the air, freezing everything. If you're not prepared, you'll be frozen instantly.

The noise outside continued, and the old man shuddered, "Old woman, a cold wave, a cold wave..."

"That's right, old man. Don't just stand there. Come and get ready. I'll move the fire to the bedroom and carry the food and the kettle over. You can use rags to seal the bedroom doors and windows tightly."

"it is good!"

"Yue'er, tell everyone to be prepared. If a cold wave arrives, every palace servant should find a nearby room with a fire to keep warm. Don't let anything unexpected happen."

Nanny Yue nodded, "Don't worry, Empress Dowager. I've already explained everything. The Empress Dowager told the palace maids not to rush to clear the snow until the cold wave passes. In addition, everyone has been given extra charcoal and cotton-padded clothes and quilts."

"good."

Yun Xi looked at the screen. Fortunately, the cold wave was not too large, otherwise it would be difficult to prevent it completely.

"System, input instructions to Xiang Yunyi and the others, and have them prepare for defense."

"it is good."

Remote setting commands can only rely on the system, and Yun Xi can only set them in person.

"Is there anything else to do?"

Nanny Yue stepped forward and said, "Empress Dowager, should we make some preparations? The relief efforts after the cold wave will likely be insufficient relying solely on the East Depot."

"Go and tell the emperor to make preparations."

Lian Cheng was puzzled when he heard this, "Is there really a cold wave? Why didn't the Imperial Astronomical Observatory say anything?"

Nanny Yue lowered her head and replied, "Your Majesty, the Imperial Observatory has no news about this snowstorm, but it did happen."