Because the wealthy families in Hangzhou donated money, the money for conscription was soon in place, and the conscription was in full swing. Xiao Heng and Su Rong also got busy.
Su Yao became the most leisurely one, and every day he just met with the noble ladies in Hangzhou.
What everyone is most interested in is the issue of port construction. After all, if a port is built and a Maritime Customs Office is established, then going to sea will become a legitimate thing in the future.
Madam Xu also said deliberately: "It's just that saying so much now is just a sigh of despair. As long as the Japanese pirates are not eliminated, there is no hope of going to sea."
Su Yao knew that they were just coming to him to feel at ease, so he smiled and said, "We are still recruiting soldiers. It will take some time to train a group of soldiers. Don't be too anxious. Since General Qi is so sure, why not trust him?"
When everyone heard Su Yao say this, they could only agree.
But with so many people coming one after another, Su Yao kept saying the same things over and over again, and he felt a little tired.
When Xiao Heng came back and saw that she was listless, he guessed that she was tired from dealing with the inquiries of those ladies, so he said, "Why don't we go to Ningbo?"
Su Yao's eyes lit up instantly.
In fact, she had already told Su Rong about her plan to go to Ningbo. The Japanese pirates' rebellion in Ningbo had just happened not long ago, and she originally planned to go and see the people affected by the disaster, but because of Zhou Wei's incident on the way, the plan had to be delayed.
Now that Xiao Heng mentioned it again, she was a little moved: "I just don't know if I can leave now?"
"Originally, the Governor's wife was planning to go there too. Why should she leave?" Xiao Heng raised his eyebrows. "Conscription is not something that can be completed overnight. Qi Tianyou has already done his best. Can you expect him to do anything if you push him further? Since you can't give these ladies a reassurance, why not stay away for a while? That way, you can be less worried and don't have to be so tired."
Anyway, Su Yao is the Crown Prince's Consort, and she came to Zhejiang under the pretext of praying for the Empress Dowager. It is perfectly normal for her to walk around and visit the disaster victims, and no one can find anything wrong with it.
Su Yao also nodded. She had originally planned to go and take a look. Now that she was here, of course she wanted to learn more about local affairs.
But Xiao Heng wants to go too
She frowned: "It's fine if I go, but can you walk?"
"Qi Tianyou's conscription is supposed to go everywhere, so he has to go to Ningbo. I'll go with you first, and then I'll go to various places with Qi Tianyou to check the situation. It won't delay anything." Xiao Heng touched Su Yao's hair and felt a little distressed: "I originally brought you here because I thought you would be more relaxed with me, but now it seems that you are not more relaxed. Instead, it has put more pressure on you, and you are constrained and wronged."
People who care about you will always pay attention to your feelings.
In fact, these were not grievances at all. What really made Su Yao feel aggrieved was Xiao Heng's attitude.
But Xiao Heng's handling of Zhou Wei's matter this time was impeccable. He hid nothing and was honest with her, which was the best medicine for her.
She loves Xiao Heng and hopes to get the same in return.
Fortunately, Xiao Heng's feedback to her was all positive, which was enough to give her the confidence to face any difficulties.
She couldn't help but put her arm around Xiao Heng's waist and shook her head gently: "I'm not wronged. I don't feel wronged at all when I'm with you."
She didn't have to be trapped in the deep palace like other concubines, with only the square sky above her. She also didn't have to watch her husband being attracted away by younger and more beautiful concubines, wondering how his heart was divided and given to so many people.
Although she also knew that this was the case now, it might not be the case in the future.
But at least at this moment, she was truly satisfied, and that was enough.
Su Yao's mood brightened.
Zhao Qingye's mood was not as bright as hers. She really liked the seaside at the beginning. She was free living there and no one would control her. As long as she did her duties as a princess, Xiao Su was actually very indulgent towards her.
But such days gradually became boring, and the news she imagined never came.
On the contrary, in recent days, she has heard many people talk about Su Yao's situation in Zhejiang, and heard that Xiao Heng also rejected the gifts of beautiful women in official circles in Zhejiang and only favored the Crown Princess.
This news reached King Min's study.
It is not known whether King Min did it intentionally or unintentionally, but the news eventually reached her ears.
Whenever she thought of Xiao Heng doting on Su Yao and the affection between them, she felt like she couldn't breathe. Aunt Zhao had known her thoughts for a long time, and now she was even more worried that her son Zhao Er was going to help Zhao Qingye with something. She was so frightened that she could only reluctantly persuade her: "Miss, please adjust your mind. Why bother about them? The prince is treating you well enough now."
King Min doesn’t have any concubines!
As long as people are content, life will actually be very good.
But how can one be content so easily? Zhao Qingye's face was gloomy and indifferent. She looked at Zhao Ma coldly and was not as kind to her as before: "If you don't know how to speak properly, just shut up!"
The tone was too harsh, and Madam Zhao was embarrassed for a moment, and she seemed to have shortened her figure. She was the manager of the Zhao family's dowry for Zhao Qingye, and was in charge of so many concubines that Zhao Qingye brought with him. Now that Zhao Qingye didn't give her face, how could she control those people under her in the future
But she couldn't complain. Nanny Zhao adjusted her mood and continued to persuade Zhao Qingye: "No matter how bad your mood is, you must take care of your body first..."
Zhao Qingye just felt that she was being long-winded and cumbersome, and was about to scold her impatiently, when she heard the little girl outside report through the door curtain that Madam Qiu had arrived. Her eyes suddenly lit up: "Please come in!"
Mrs. Qiu came in quickly and greeted Zhao Qingye with a happy smile on her face.
It is not advisable to extend a hand to a smiling person, and Madam Qiu never comes empty-handed. Zhao Qingye hummed and asked her to get up, then glanced at Madam Zhao and said, "Madam, go get me the Mingqian Longjing tea that the palace has awarded me this year."
This was a way to get rid of her and not let her listen. Zhao Ma felt bitter, but did not dare to say anything more. She quickly agreed and turned to leave.
When no one else was in the room, Zhao Qingye got angry and said, "What's going on?! I asked you to do something, but you just evaded me like this? It's been so long, and there's still no news. What do you want to do?!"
Mrs. Qiu was not frightened by her anger. She took out a letter and handed it to her with both hands: "Don't worry, Princess. The reply has been sent. Please take a look."