Female Master: The Cold Prince

In Qinlin County, not far from the capital, a sudden flood destroyed countless homes and left many people homeless.

In the bitterly cold winter, floods are like adding insult to injury.

Xiahou Zhiruo lowered her eyes, angry but not daring to say anything. During this period of time, she finally understood everything.

All the frustrations she encountered now were caused by Prince Xian and Prince Duan. She couldn't attack them openly and could only fight back secretly.

How could she not know why the two of them joined forces to deal with her?

Xiahou Jiuyue looked at the scene in front of her coldly, then walked forward and stood beside Xiahou Yan.

"Mother Queen, I will submit my report."

Her cold voice echoed in the hall, and everyone looked at her in confusion, wondering why she stood up.

"Oh? Yue'er, what does you want to report?" the Queen asked with confusion in her eyes.

His attitude towards her also underwent a series of changes. He was no longer as angry as he was towards the Crown Princess, nor as indifferent as he was towards Prince Duan.

In the hall, all the court officials were extremely keenly aware of this change and were secretly speculating in their hearts.

Xiahou Yan also noticed this, and looked at Xiahou Jiuyue with a dark look in his eyes.

"My son, you queen, I think the reason why there has been no progress on the flood issue is not because the princess is not paying attention, but because floods are unpredictable and change rapidly, making them impossible to predict," said Xiahou Jiuyue.

After returning to Beijing, she learned the details of the flood from Ran Qing.

"I wonder if Yue'er has any plan to deal with this flood?" The Queen said with a friendly and loving look.

"Your Majesty, I don't have a good plan, but I do have some ideas on how to control the flood." Xiahou Jiuyue said humbly.

"Tell me what you think."

"Yes."

Then, she continued, "The flood issue has not made any progress because we were unable to grasp the disaster situation immediately. Therefore, first of all, we must quickly grasp the truth and report it to the court in a timely manner."

"The court can send officials to the disaster area in person. This will not only help them gain an in-depth understanding of the situation in the disaster area, but also demonstrate the court's love for the people, which plays a very important role in stabilizing the people's hearts." Xiahou Jiuyue analyzed.

The empress and court officials nodded repeatedly after hearing this. The sudden flood had caused the local people to lose their morale and become panic-stricken. This move could indeed calm the people.

"Good, go on." There was a look of satisfaction in the queen's eyes.

"Secondly, we need to solve the problem of shelter and food for the victims. Many of them have had their houses destroyed by the flood and cannot survive. So the court must first build tents outside the flood area for the victims to live in."

"Secondly, we will arrange for officials to distribute food to the victims every day. Once the food and shelter problems of the victims are solved, the disaster relief will be halfway successful."

"The last point is to dredge the water flow in the city and build flood control dikes." Xiahou Jiuyue said clearly.

The entire court was in complete silence until the empress stood up with an excited look on her face and said the word "good" three times in a row. Only then did the court officials react and echoed the praises.

"Princess, did you hear what Yue'er said?" The Queen looked at the people below and said with a dark face.

Xiahou Zhiruo looked extremely unhappy, but he tried hard to suppress his embarrassment and said, "Yes, I will do as the Fourth Princess said."

Although she didn't know why the Fourth Princess stood up to help her, she didn't think it was out of kindness. She just wanted to show off in front of the Queen Mother and embarrass her as the Crown Princess.

There was a hint of confusion in Xiahou Yan's eyes. She seemed to be finding it increasingly difficult to understand this Fourth Princess.

Xiahou Jiuyue was too lazy to guess what everyone was thinking. She had her own reasons for doing so.

After the morning court session, Xiahou Zhiruo invited Xiahou Jiuyue to visit the East Palace to thank her for helping him solve the problem.

Faced with Xiahou Zhiruo's sudden invitation, Xiahou Jiuyue hesitated for a moment, but did not refuse, and followed her carriage back to the East Palace.

At this time, at the palace gate, all the civil and military officials who had not yet left the palace looked at the departing carriage, wondering in their hearts, when did the Prince of Chen become so close to the Crown Princess?

Xiahou Nuanxi and Xiahou Yan, on the other hand, just stared at him silently, calculating something in their minds.

In the East Palace

Xiahou Jiuyue took a quick look at the overall layout of the East Palace. It was grand and luxurious. Even any pillar in the palace was carved with exquisite patterns. This alone was enough to make people admire it.

The overall architecture is grand and majestic, in no way inferior to the imperial palace. No wonder so many people are eyeing the position of the crown princess.

In the study, two maids brought tea and cakes and then quietly left the room.

"I have asked the servants to prepare the meal. Fourth Princess, please have some snacks to fill your stomach first." Xiahou Zhiruo said with a slight curve in her lips.

"Second sister, there is no need to bother." Xiahou Jiuyue said coldly without making any move.

Xiahou Zhiruo didn't think twice when seeing this. He just picked up the tea on the table and took a sip.

With a worried look on her face, she said, "Today in the court, I was fortunate to have the good advice of my fourth sister. Otherwise, I would have caused the displeasure of my mother again."

"What are you saying? This is not what you want. I only know a little about this matter. I am very happy to be able to help you." Xiahou Jiuyue suddenly lowered her posture and said.

Xiahou Zhiruo narrowed her eyes slightly. She was a little surprised and confused by the other party's sudden kindness.

In her impression, the Fourth Princess was aloof and aloof person, and she was also the person who posed the greatest threat to her. Why would she suddenly lower her attitude towards her now?

Or, is she planning something?

Seeing her surprised expression, Xiahou Jiuyue asked, "Why does Second Princess look so sad? Are you worried about disaster relief?"

Hearing this, Xiahou Zhiruo's eyes flashed with light, and she said with a worried look between her brows: "Fourth sister, you don't know, but in recent days, for some reason, every time I do something, someone will interfere. I am very worried."

"The Queen Mother has already ordered other officials to go to provide disaster relief this time, so there is no need to worry, Second Sister." Xiahou Jiuyue raised her eyebrows.

Xiahou Zhiruo said with a hint of sarcasm, "Fourth Princess, have you not noticed that the court is now dominated by the forces of Prince Xian and Prince Duan?"

Those two teamed up to deal with her, wouldn't she find a helper? The fourth princess is good.

"I wonder what the second sister means by this?" Xiahou Jiuyue's expression changed slightly. How could she not know what she was planning?

Seeing that she pretended to be ignorant, Xiahou Zhiruo couldn't help cursing inwardly, "Fourth sister, there is no need to pretend to be ignorant with me. Now, the virtuous prince and the Duan prince have joined forces to deal with me. If one day, I am really driven off the stage by them, who will be the next one?"

Looking around, among the entire royal bloodline, apart from her, Xiahou Zhiruo, it is Prince Chen who is most likely to inherit the throne.