After time travel, my best friend and I exchanged supplies and became a rich woman

Five days later, Liaocheng was unsealed.

The city gates of Liaocheng, which had been closed for more than half a month, finally opened slowly again.

People went out of their homes one after another.

But there is no happiness or joy on most people's faces.

If you listen carefully, you will find that many people are asking the same question.

"Is it true that the government office will no longer provide meals?"

"I was wondering why you put dry rice in yesterday! It turned out to be the last meal!!"

"No, if we don't have rice, where are we going to eat the pickles, dried radishes, and eggplants?"

"That's right! My mother is old, and nothing she eats tastes good. She can only eat half a bowl of porridge with the dried eggplants given by the government.

Now you say you won't give it to me, so what can I eat with my mother?!"

"Wow, your mother has very good teeth!!"

"No way~~~ You take the dried eggplant home, and you have to steam it for a while, then tear it into strips and mix it with sesame oil and vinegar. It tastes really good when eaten this way."

.........

Everyone around was whispering that this family was quite troublesome.

but! !

It sounds like it could be really delicious.

"The dried radish is delicious too," someone else said suddenly, "but you have to soak it for half a day, cut it into small cubes, and stir-fry it with fat slices. It's really crispy and delicious."

..........

It seems like these people have nothing to do at home and just study food.

But it’s too late to say these things now. The government office is no longer serving meals, so the pickles and dried radishes are naturally gone.

This is how to do? !

"Let's go to the government office and ask!" someone suggested, "It's fine if they don't give us the porridge and rice, but you should at least tell us where you bought the dried radish and eggplant, right?"

".......are you sick?" someone whispered, "They are just two small pickles, is there any need to ask specifically?"

"If you don't want to go, then don't go. What's the point of scolding people?" Someone else said, "Anyway, I have to go to the government office to ask if the shop can be opened. I'll ask for you while I'm at it."

There was also a businessman who said, "This brother is right. I will go with you. I wonder if the government office can compensate us for the loss we suffered over half a month."

As soon as this was said, someone immediately responded, "Yes, yes, yes, let's go and ask together!"

When it comes to pickles and dried radishes, fewer people care about them.

However, everyone hopes that the government can at least provide some compensation for the losses caused by the curfew.

So the group of people walked towards the government office in a mighty manner.

But when they arrived at the government office, they found out that Lord Sun had become the temporary prefect.

As for the non-existent prefect Meng, it is said that he is seriously ill and nearly dying, so his uncle, the prime minister, is planning to take him back to the capital to recuperate.

"Alas~~~ my nephew is really unworthy of being used!" Meng Xiang sat next to Ji Chongning with a sad face and said, "My health is too poor. This time I didn't help His Royal Highness Prince Wen much..."

"Prime Minister Meng, you don't have to say that," Ji Chongning looked at Meng Xiang with a smile and said, "What do you mean by not being of much help? It's really..."

"I can't help at all." The Empress Dowager, who was sitting not far away, said, "I have heard that your nephew has been sick every other day since he came to Liaocheng.

That’s not a big deal. People are made of all kinds of food, so it’s normal to get sick.

But what he should never, ever, and most of all should not be, is to treat Doctor Yao as his own personal physician.

Two days ago, he shamelessly sent someone to ask Doctor Yao when he could see a doctor...

What level is this? How dare you compete with the emperor for a doctor!!!"

........."Calm down, Empress Dowager," Prime Minister Meng wiped the sweat off his forehead, "I apologize to you on behalf of that brat. Don't worry, when we return to the capital this time, I will lock him up at home and let him reflect on his mistakes."

"Just reflect on yourself?" The Empress Dowager frowned and said, "Keeping this man here will only cause you trouble. It's better to kill him. It's useless anyway."

Meng Xiang, who was sitting on a round stool, felt his knees go weak and he almost fell to the ground.

It was Ji Chongning who helped him up, and he turned to the Empress Dowager and said, "Old lady, please don't scare Prime Minister Meng! When we return to the capital, we will still have to rely on Prime Minister Meng to explain to us... on behalf of the court officials.

If you scare people now, will you be the one to explain to the court officials, or will you let your grandfather do it?"

"Yes, yes, yes," Meng Xiang nodded frantically, "I may not be good at other things, but I am good at debating with scholars.

Hey, Grand Empress Dowager, you also know that I only have one younger brother, and he died young......"

“........Your brother was already over 40 when he died! How could that be considered a young death?!” The Empress Dowager rolled her eyes to the sky.

"Well... the Empress Dowager is right. No matter whether my brother died young or late, he died young. The key is that he only left behind a single child. I, your humble servant..."

As he spoke, Meng Xiang's eyes turned red.

Unexpectedly, the Empress Dowager said, "Alright, stop pretending to cry. I am also a kind-hearted person. I didn't even kill the rebellious Princes Qi and Ning. Your nephew is just pretending to be sick and slacking off. He can't help Prince Wen at all, but he still wants to snatch the emperor's doctor~~~~"

Meng Xiang's sweat flowed from his forehead to his neck.

Then the old lady continued, "These are all trivial matters. Just remember one thing, Prime Minister Meng, the emperor must abdicate to King Wen, otherwise... we will all die together."

"Yes, yes, yes," Meng Lian nodded repeatedly, "From what I heard from the Emperor just now, he does want to abdicate the throne to His Royal Highness Prince Wen. As for the other two princes... I have already discussed the reasons with Prime Minister Yi and Minister Lu, so please rest assured, Empress Dowager."

"Hmm~" The Empress Dowager waved her hand with a sullen face, "I am tired, you all may leave. The Emperor will be leaving for the palace tomorrow, so everything must be arranged properly."

"Don't worry, Grand Empress Dowager," Ji Chongning said with a fist, "Five thousand guards of the Imperial Guard have gathered outside Liaocheng. In addition, the remnants of the Qi and Ning mansions have been basically cleared out in the past two days. The emperor will be fine when he returns to the palace."

"Well, I am still relieved that you can handle the matter." The Empress Dowager nodded and said, "By the way, after returning to the palace, I will immediately select a concubine for you, so you... take care of your own affairs.

If there is a woman you like, you can tell Min Shanggong and she will handle it."

"Thank you, Empress Dowager, for your concern," Ji Chongning said, pursing his lips, "There's no need to rush this matter."

"What do you mean no need to rush!!! The most urgent thing right now is this matter." The Empress Dowager glared at Ji Chongning, "I will take care of this matter, you don't have to worry about it, just go and do your own thing!!"

After saying this, the old lady asked Min Shanggong to see the guest off.

Meng Xiang, who was driven out of the yard, pursed his lips and looked at Ji Chongning who had an innocent face.

Ji Chongning also looked back at Meng Xiang.

Meng Xiang asked tentatively: "Your Highness... Isn't that the courtyard where you live?"

"............The Empress Dowager wants to live here, so it belongs to her now."

OK.

Do whatever you want!

Meng Xiang nodded to show that he didn't want to get involved in such trivial matters at all.