After conquering seven male favorites, the vicious heroine wants to run away

Chapter 244: Worrying Emotional Intelligence
Southern Xinjiang is undergoing a major construction and renovation project. In order to avoid repeating the mistakes of Northern Xinjiang, saplings are planted in time when trees are felled, and abundant water resources are channeled to Northern Xinjiang while vegetation is planted along the way.

With improved communication and cooperation between northern and southern Xinjiang, the construction of irrigation canals and the planting of trees by local people are progressing smoothly.

Inside the camp in the southern border region, several officials sent from the capital looked worried.

The canal construction went smoothly, but the amount of silver required was enormous, and the cost of hiring people alone was a huge expense.

"What should I do?"

The officials sighed as they looked at the few dozen taels of silver remaining in the accounts. The distance between the northern and southern borders was too great, and the funds required to build the canal exceeded the budget at the time.

They are currently operating at a loss.

The princess had ordered that the people should not be mistreated or exploited. They cared deeply for the people and would not do such a thing. Moreover, they were promoted by the princess from various departments and could not dishonor or disappoint her.

The young official took out a cloth bag from his waist. "I have five taels of silver left on me. If you gentlemen would not mind..."

Pour the silver onto the table.

Seeing this, the other ministers searched their waists and offered up the little silver they had left.

Seven or eight people couldn't even scrape together twenty taels of silver.

Upon seeing this, the old minister secretly shed tears, saying, "I have failed the princess's high expectations."

The heavy atmosphere in the tent reached its peak.

What are you doing?

Dan Baiyu entered the tent and frowned upon seeing their appearance.

He's only been gone for less than a day, could something else have happened?
The ministers did not answer, but stared with gleaming eyes at the few silver ingots he was playing with in his hand.

Dan Baiyu, suspicious, tentatively moved the silver around, and the ministers' eyes followed the silver.

The old minister, who had been tricked, didn't seem to mind at all and asked with a smile, "General Shan, have you gained something else?"

He stared longingly at the silver, his smile clearly indicating that he had given it to her.

If it weren't for the fact that Shan Baiyu was a general, and that they were just scholars with no strength to even kill a chicken, it wouldn't have been unreasonable for them to rush up and snatch it.

Seeing their expressions, Shan Baiyu suddenly realized, "There's something you want outside the tent."

As soon as he finished speaking, the ministers rushed out of the tent, and cheers erupted within moments.

With a smile on his face, Shan Baiyu walked to the main seat and sat down, staring blankly at the few ingots of silver.

Half a month has passed in the blink of an eye, and I miss her terribly.

Will she, far away in Kyoto, remember him?

Hearing the cheers outside the tent, I was filled with mixed emotions.

Two years ago, he dared not imagine that things would turn out this way. At that time, he was prepared to die for his cause. Even if he were to die, he would conquer the southern border to fulfill his father and brother's long-cherished wish.

Perhaps even his father and brothers never imagined that one day, the northern frontier would conquer the southern frontier without firing a single shot.

It all started because of her.

"A-choo, A-choo..."

In the study, Shi Nuanyu sneezed twice in a row, rubbing her sore nose to relieve the urge.

"Who is thinking of me!"

"Can't you think less about it?" she thought, staring at the endless stream of memorials she couldn't finish processing.

Seeing that most of the silver had been transferred from the Ministry of Revenue, she finally understood why ancient emperors were always short of money.

The money kept flowing out, and even she couldn't keep up with it.

Fortunately, she still has Tao Huiyan, whose money-making skills are comparable to those of the Ministry of Revenue.

I wonder how Ah Shi is doing?
With no time for idle thoughts, Shi Nuanyu picked up her pen to review the memorials. After finishing more than a dozen, she put down her pen, exhausted.

"Husband, massage my shoulders."

Sitting beside her, Qinghe eased her tense shoulders and helped her solve her problems.

"If we want more women and men from poor families to participate in the imperial examinations, we should select a few capable women after this year's examinations to inspect various prefectures. This will surely achieve twice the result with half the effort."

Shi Nuanyu nodded. She knew this principle well: if one person takes the lead, ten thousand will follow.

"I'll go to the academy tomorrow to see if there are any suitable candidates."

“No,” Qinghe embraced her, “The imperial examination is just around the corner. If Nuannuan goes to the academy now, some people will criticize her.” Shi Nuanyu understood, “It’s good that you reminded me. I was confused while reviewing the memorials.”

It would seem unfair to outsiders that a member of the royal family would be visiting the academy she founded at this time.

Seeing the endless stream of memorials being delivered, she helplessly slumped into his arms.

"I really admire you. You don't seem tired at all, reviewing so many memorials all by yourself."

A self-disciplined and self-disciplined man is indeed charming.

Qinghe held her steadily, and the two of them reviewed the memorials together.

"Reviewing memorials is quite interesting; once you get used to it, you don't feel tired at all."

With such a thirst for knowledge, it's no wonder he was able to take on important responsibilities in the end.

Shi Nuanyu sighed, "This is the difference between excellent students and poor students. However, it is quite remarkable that Father Emperor would entrust you with the affairs of state so readily."

According to the history she knew from her previous life, no emperor had ever dared to do such a thing, and those who could were eventually overthrown.

What was said in jest was taken seriously by the listener, and a storm raged in Qinghe's heart.

When his master was still alive, His Majesty often ordered him to attend classes in the Imperial Study. After his master passed away, His Majesty entrusted him with state affairs and took the Empress to the border battlefield.

Why would the emperor and empress trust him so much? Weren't they worried that he might develop rebellious thoughts?

After not hearing a response from the man for a long time, Shi Nuanyu turned to look at him.

"What are you thinking?"

Qinghe suppressed his shock and acted as usual.

"This imperial examination has caused a nationwide sensation, and there will be many opposing rumors and gossip. Are you prepared?"

The simultaneous examination of women and men was unprecedented in the history of dynasties, and those stubborn individuals would not let such an opportunity pass them by.

Countless people wanted to drag her down from her princess throne, and lurking insects were waiting for their chance.

Shi Nuanyu looked directly into his eyes, sighed, and cupped his face to comfort him.

"I am determined to seize the throne; rumors and gossip are nothing compared to the plight of the people." She kissed the tip of his nose.

"You don't have to laugh when you don't want to, Qinghe. I accept you no matter what you are like."

There is no such thing as a perfect protagonist in this world. They each have their own strengths and weaknesses. The original book contains very little description of their lives, and she does not know much about them.

Only after coming here and getting to know them did I realize that the descriptions of them in the book were just the tip of the iceberg, and what they experienced was not as simple as just a few words.

She genuinely accepted everything about him, including his imperfections.

Seeing the man's unusual stunned expression, Shi Nuanyu winked at him playfully, "Of course, if you dare to dislike me, the most noble princess of Nanyue, just wait to be punished by me."

Qinghe chuckled and nestled into her shoulder, his laughter as gentle as a spring breeze, his eyes overflowing with emotion and affection.

“When that time comes, I will voluntarily go to Your Highness’s prison and endure Nuannuan’s torment day and night.”

Shi Nuanyu was furious and grabbed his dark hair, pulling it hard.

"Qinghe, are you asking for a beating?"

After saying all that, he still wanted to go to jail, and he wanted to experience the pain of being whipped again.

Qinghe tilted his head slightly, letting her pull his hair, and gently kissed her fingertips.

"Nuan Nuan is clever and quick-witted, but a bit clumsy when it comes to matters of love."

What were clearly words of love expressing her feelings took on a different meaning in her mind.

"What did you say?"

Shi Nuanyu questioned him, word by word, and reached out her devilish hand to tickle his waist.

"How dare you call me stupid, Qinghe? Today I'll show you just how stupid I am."

In her past life, she had achieved numerous victories in the battle against distributors, demonstrating well-rounded development in both emotional intelligence and intellectual intelligence. Now, however, her own man is questioning her emotional intelligence.

Qinghe lay down on the ground following her force, trying to avoid her movements.

"Haha, Nuannuan, your husband knows he was wrong."

Hearty laughter and threatening remarks echoed in the study.