Love Lock

Chapter 34 The overwhelming wealth

"Miss Han, what about that matter you mentioned..."

"Uncle Luo, don't worry. As soon as your procedures are finalized, I'll start working on it." Han Lei released Zhao Zun's arm, smiled sweetly at Luo Hai, and made the decision immediately.

Upon hearing this, Luo Hai's face practically lit up with a smile. "Great! Great! My procedures are very simple; I can process it for you right away."

“However…” Han Lei frowned slightly.

"But what?" Luo Hai's heart, which had just settled, jumped again, and he stared at Han Lei with a nervous expression.

"Uncle Luo, I not only want to reclaim wasteland here, but also open a restaurant and a pig farm. These projects will solve the problem of feeding many people. But could you please keep this a secret for me and not rush to report it to the imperial court?" Han Lei asked Luo Hai very seriously.

"Why is that? These are all good deeds that benefit the country and its people!" Luo Hai asked, puzzled.

Zhao Zun was also puzzled.

Han Lei glanced at Zhao Zun and said earnestly, "Uncle Luo, precisely because this is a good thing for the country and the people, I must ask you to keep it a secret from the court for the time being. If possible, it would be best not to spread it even outside Qingshui County. You also know that Zhao Zun has been stripped of his military power. At this critical juncture, I don't want the emperor to say that he is trying to win over the people and has ulterior motives. In addition, we must also be wary of powerful families; they definitely don't want to see ordinary people living a good life."

"Oh!"

Luo Hai understood, and his respect for Zhao Zun's princess grew even stronger.

Hearing that Han Lei had considered things so far ahead for him, Zhao Zun was moved and reached out to take Han Lei's soft little hand in his palm.

"Don't worry, Miss Han. Zun'er is indeed in a sensitive situation right now. I will do my best to keep this a secret for now."

Luo Hai strongly agreed with Han Lei's approach, and his thoughts about political achievements instantly vanished.

His only family friend was Zhao Zun, so even if he didn't care about political achievements and had to remain a lowly magistrate for life, he would still protect Zhao Zun.

"Thank you, Uncle Luo." Han Lei stood up and curtsied to Luo Hai.

“But Qingshui County is a passage between Cangzhou and Jingzhou, and merchants often pass through it. I’m afraid we can’t keep this a secret for long,” Zhao Zun warned.

"That's alright." Han Lei gave Zhao Zun a reassuring look. "I only need five days to settle everything here, and then I'll leave Qingshui County with Zhao Zun. The later stages of this project will still rely on Uncle Luo's support. In at least one year, at most two years, Qingshui County will be developed. At that time, these will be the achievements Uncle Luo and the people have made. Even if the imperial court finds out, they will only commend Uncle Luo, and it will have nothing to do with Zhao Zun. So we just need to keep it a secret until Qingshui County has developed."

"Miss Han, this...this..." Upon hearing this, Luo Hai was so excited that he didn't know what to say. Han Lei had actually given him such immense wealth so easily.

Han Lei's arrangement was reasonable and justified, as it protected Zhao Zun while also giving him a tremendous political achievement.

“Uncle Luo, what the girl said makes sense. We can’t stay here too long. Uncle Luo will have to take care of things later.” Zhao Zun was very satisfied, gently stroking the back of Han Lei’s head like petting a pet, his eyes full of doting affection.

Since it's only a five-day trip, let Han Lei have a great time! Anyway, five days won't stop her from obediently going back to be her bride.

At this moment, Zhao Zun was completely unaware that Han Lei had begun laying the groundwork for his future. He still thought Han Lei had simply left the army on a whim and was just playing around!
After all, how could Han Lei, a young girl, possibly be involved in land reclamation, running a restaurant, and raising pigs?

Having settled things with Luo Hai, Han Lei had Zhao Zun accompany him to help her with the land-related paperwork. She then returned to her room to plan her work for the next few days and make some preparations.

The next morning, Han Lei was just getting ready when Zhao Zun came over.

Han Lei changed into sportswear, draped a cloak over it, and tied her hair in a low ponytail at the back of her head. She had no makeup on, but her face was still pretty.

Zhao Zun's face darkened, and he handed a package to Han Lei.

"Put this on," Zhao Zun said in a commanding tone. "What is this?" Han Lei asked, puzzled.

“I had Pingchuan find men’s clothing tailored to your measurements. How can my queen be out in public reclaiming wasteland to open a restaurant?” Zhao Zun was very displeased.

"what?"

Han Lei's lips twitched violently, and she instantly understood Zhao Zun's thoughts.

In ancient times, men were responsible for external affairs while women were responsible for internal affairs. It was unacceptable for women to show their faces in public. Women from wealthy and powerful families were even more required to keep their smiles from revealing their teeth. If she, as a woman, were to show her face in public, both she and Zhao Zun would be criticized.

Evil feudal society!
"Didn't I dress like this when I was in the military?" Han Lei couldn't help but complain.

“Back in the military camp, you were the army doctor who treated the wounded soldiers. And with me here, who would dare to talk nonsense?” Zhao Zun insisted.

"So you're just as old-fashioned as I was." Han Lei pouted, her face clearly showing her displeasure.

"I'm not old-fashioned! I don't think there's anything wrong with girls doing things." Zhao Zun's voice trailed off, and she awkwardly turned her head to the side. "I just don't want other men to covet your beauty."

Zhao Zun spoke very softly after that, but Han Lei still heard him clearly.

"Okay! I understand." Han Lei blushed and began to open the package and take out the men's clothing inside.

Han Lei understood Zhao Zun's little scheme. When it comes to relationships, men are all selfish; they can only admire their wives' beauty themselves, otherwise they'll get jealous.

But whether it was because Zhao Zun was jealous or because of the evils of feudal society, Han Lei felt that she still had to change her clothes if she wanted to walk around freely outside, otherwise it would be really inconvenient.

The men's clothing Zhao Zun prepared fit perfectly, and Han Lei couldn't help but give him a big thumbs up in her heart. Wearing men's clothes, Han Lei looked like a handsome young gentleman. However, her delicate and smooth skin made her look like a woman no matter how you looked at her.

This was no challenge for Han Lei. She took out the cosmetics she bought from the system, applied dark foundation, and drew thicker eyebrows.

Soon, a truly handsome young man appeared in the bronze mirror. To better suit the nature of a rich young master, Han Lei, in the dead of winter, had the sudden inspiration to take out a folding fan from her spatial storage and fan herself in a very professional manner.

"How is it? Is it okay now?" Han Lei stood in front of Zhao Zun, turning her body around, very confident in her new look.

"Hmm! Not bad. From now on, whenever you go out, dress like this."

As expected, Zhao Zun was also very satisfied.

"Then call Pingchuan in to help carry these up, and we'll go!"

"So many? What are they?" Zhao Zun asked, looking at the two extra-large packages wrapped in bed sheets on the ground.

"Take it and come with me! You'll see when the time comes. Uncle Luo and the others must be getting impatient waiting for so long." Han Lei said, already stepping out. Zhao Zun had no choice but to call Pingchuan in to help him with the hard work.

Outside the government office gate, the wounded soldiers of the large and small squads were already lined up neatly, waiting for Han Lei's arrival. County Magistrate Luo Hai paced back and forth, rubbing his hands together, also waiting anxiously.

Han Lei, holding a folding fan, walked out with Zhao Zunpingchuan.

Han Lei stopped in front of the steps, about to speak, when her peripheral vision suddenly caught sight of the guard standing by the door. She stared at the guard's face and walked over.

"You...aren't you the young man who stopped me yesterday?" Han Lei reached out and used her folding fan to lift the guard's chin. Curious, she asked, "What happened to you? Why is your face bruised and swollen?"

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