The peasant girl has a private space, and her husband is handsome.

That evening, Granny Sun was sent by Vice Minister Luo to Luo Mingfang's courtyard to ask for snake-repelling powder, but she returned empty-handed very quickly.

"Master, Miss Mingfang is timid. She says she can only sleep soundly if she holds a purse containing snake repellent powder."

When Vice Minister Luo recalled Luo Mingfang's pale face at dinner, he felt extremely distressed.

"Alright then, when I set off tomorrow morning, go to Mingfang's place to get the snake repellent powder."

"Yes, sir."

Granny Sun glanced at Vice Minister Luo's faded casual clothes and the tiny oil lamp on the study table, and compared them to Miss Mingfang's room, she felt it was too shabby.

Miss Mingfang's room was brightly lit with seven or eight lamps.

The old woman couldn't help but chime in with her own words.

"Sir, Miss Mingfang bought three new outfits today, and they were all from the Guose Tianxiang shop, which is especially expensive."

Vice Minister Luo was very angry: "You are just a servant, you shouldn't talk about your master. Mingfang is the age to dress smartly and beautifully."

Vice Minister Luo said to Fan Dajiang, who was guarding the door, "Take Granny Sun to the courtyard and give her twenty lashes as a warning to others."

Soon, Granny Sun's wailing and howling filled the courtyard.

Fan Dajiang felt that the atmosphere in the Luo family mansion was extremely oppressive. He desperately wanted to escape from this strange Luo family mansion, but the master would not release him from his slave status.

The next day at cockcrow, Granny Sun, covered in injuries, went to Luo Mingfang's house again.

The room was locked from the inside. He pounded on the door, but no one answered. He had no choice but to go back to report to Vice Minister Luo empty-handed.

After hearing Granny Sun's report, Minister Luo thought to himself that his granddaughter must have been sleeping too soundly, which was why she didn't answer the door.

Oh, my poor granddaughter, she must not have slept well last night to be sleeping so soundly this morning.

It's alright, he can go to the morning court first, and then have someone send the snake repellent powder to the south gate later.

Luo, the Vice Minister, said to his attendant Fan Dajiang, "When we have breakfast, have someone go to Mingfang's maid's room to fetch snake-repelling powder, and then send it to the South Gate as fast as possible. My colleagues and I will be there to welcome the Empress of Western Xia."

"Yes, sir."

Fan Dajiang thought to himself, "Miss Mingfang has already made it so obvious that she has no intention of lending the snake repellent powder to the master. Why is the master still so stubborn?"

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Today, because we are welcoming the Empress of Western Xia, the morning court session ended very early.

As soon as Prime Minister Feng left Xuanwu Hall, he couldn't wait to ask Vice Minister Luo.

"Did you bring the snake repellent powder?"

Vice Minister Luo could only lie and say, "Oh, I forgot to bring it. It's alright, I'll have my attendant go back to the Luo residence to get it right now. It will be ready soon."

He believed that Mingfang was a sensible girl, and besides, he had gone through a lot of hardship to obtain that packet of snake repellent powder.

Mingfang will definitely take the initiative to give the snake repellent powder to Fan Dajiang, and have Fan Dajiang deliver it to him.

Vice Minister Luo waited outside the palace gate for a while, but did not receive any news about the snake-repelling powder.

At this time, the emperor had already prepared to depart with his entourage.

Prime Minister Feng urged again regarding the snake-repelling powder.

Vice Minister Luo replied confidently, "Don't worry, I said I would bring snake repellent powder, and I definitely will."

As a result, when Vice Minister Luo arrived at the South Gate, he finally met Fan Dajiang.

Fan Dajiang lowered his head and reported, "Master, Miss Mingfang has left the manor. I am incompetent and failed to obtain the snake repellent powder."

Vice Minister Luo was furious, thinking Fan Dajiang was stupid and foolish.

Mingfang must have forgotten about the snake repellent powder. It's all Fan Dajiang's fault for not getting the snake repellent powder before Mingfang left the mansion.

Vice Minister Luo kicked Fan Dajiang to the ground.

"Fan Dajiang, you're so useless. Mingfang has left the manor. You should go find her. If you find her, she'll definitely give you the snake repellent powder."

Prime Minister Feng felt uneasy. This Vice Minister Luo was too unreliable. The Western Xia troops would be outside the city soon, but Vice Minister Luo still hadn't obtained the snake-repelling powder. It seemed there was little hope.

Prime Minister Feng quickly had him carried to Emperor Jing of Qi.

He planned to encourage Emperor Qi Jing to send more valuable gifts to the Empress of Western Xia, hoping that she would be lenient and not use snakes to frighten people.

"Your Majesty, if the snake-repelling powder is not effective enough and the Western Xia people frighten you, it will damage the prestige of the country. Perhaps Your Majesty should send the Western Xia people some valuable gifts. Considering the gifts, they should not act recklessly."

Emperor Qi Jing pointed to the sandalwood box that Eunuch Fu was holding behind him and said, "Inside is ambergris, which is priceless. Doesn't Prime Minister Feng think it's expensive enough? Moreover, there are five silver notes worth ten thousand taels of silver under the ambergris."

This silver note was also suggested by Prime Minister Feng yesterday to be placed inside.

Upon hearing of the severe drought in Western Xia, he proposed that Emperor Jing of Qi donate silver to Western Xia to demonstrate the wealth and benevolence of the Great Qi.

Emperor Qi Jing agreed. He had already spent 50,000 taels of silver to decorate the streets in preparation for the arrival of the Western Xia Empress. Spending another 50,000 taels wouldn't make much difference.

Su Qianqian was walking not far away and clearly heard the conversation between the emperor and Prime Minister Feng.

After she transmigrated, she drank a lot of spiritual spring water, which greatly improved her eyesight and hearing.

Qi Jingdi was very disgusted by the fact that he sent silver notes to the Empress of Western Xia. This was clearly a message to Western Xia: those who offend our Great Qi will be punished no matter how far away they are!

Giving money will spoil the other party's appetite; only fists can truly convince them.

When she first transmigrated, people were often starving to death in the nearby villages. Many people in the Great Qi Dynasty were starving. How could Emperor Jing of Qi have the face to talk about benevolence and morality!

Should we send money to the Western Xia so they can produce more weapons and continue their invasion of the Great Qi?

Therefore, Su Qianqian planned to take back all 50,000 taels of silver, plus the 50,000 taels used for street decoration, and use it all for the benefit of the people.

The two groups soon met outside the south gate.

Minister Luo carefully examined the Western Xia Empress, but unfortunately, she was wearing a veil, so he could not see her true face.

He looked down through the veil and saw the small golden snake on the Queen's neck with its eyes gleaming coldly, as if it were looking at him, and it even flicked its tongue. He was so frightened that his legs went weak.

Oh no, it must be because he was so scared that he was hallucinating.

Luo Shilang struggled to stay upright, not daring to fall to the ground. As the Vice Minister of Works, he held a high position, and being paralyzed with fear would damage the prestige of the Great Qi Kingdom. Emperor Jing of Qi would surely punish him.

After exchanging greetings, Empress Ji Wu of Western Xia kept her eyes fixed on Su Qianqian's direction.

That young lady surnamed Su has such beautiful skin, as flawless as white jade. She really knows how to take care of herself.

Ji Wu recalled the message the Xuanyuan family had given her and was certain that this Miss Su could cure scars.

Once her face is healed, she will definitely be as beautiful as that little girl.

The Queen's eyes were full of anticipation.

Although Fu Gonggong was afraid, he still presented the box to the Empress of Western Xia.

"Your Majesty, this is a gift from our Emperor of Great Qi."

General Gongsun, who was standing to the left rear of the Empress, stepped forward a few steps, took the box from her, and personally opened it for the Empress of Western Xia to see.

Inside, there was not only a large piece of ambergris, but also 50,000 taels of silver notes.

General Gongsun whispered to the Empress of Western Xia, "Your Majesty, it seems that the Great Qi is very afraid of us. Once you give them a warning, they will definitely offer up even more silver notes."