GBP Chapter 140 Wealth
Chapter 140 Wealth
Zhou Jingze stepped forward and helped Prefect Wu up. "Prefect, thank you for your hard work. Please send these gold nuggets to the Imperial City as soon as possible and give them to my father. Once we see that the mine is on track, we will return to the Imperial City."
"Prince, I will not be tired. You will listen to my good news from now on. I will arrange for someone to send the gold nuggets to the imperial city in time. Please rest assured, Prince."
Qiqi talked to Magistrate Wu and said that after the road was repaired, large machines could be driven up the mountain to dig out the cave. Now the cave was not deep, so machines could be used to dig it.
Let the miners mine the rocks we've dug out, so they can work faster. Then push the waste rocks aside and leave these four machines for you, which should be enough for you.
Those guys who drive the machines were transferred from the coal mine, and they're going back there too; their families aren't here. Talk to them. If they're willing to stay, that's great. If not, pick a few smart guys and teach them how to operate the machines.
Prefect Wu was deeply grateful to the Crown Princess. She had brought great wealth to the Great Zhou Kingdom. The coal from the mines provided warmth, though many people couldn't afford it. But buying a small amount for use in very cold weather could solve the family's heating and cooking needs.
"Thank you, Princess. You have helped us a lot." said Magistrate Wu.
"Sir Prefect, you are too polite. I am the Crown Princess, and it is my duty to serve the country. You will have a hard time running around in your old age. Once the mine is on track, you won't have to work so hard." Qiqi said.
Zhou Jingze walked forward and said, "Qiqi, let's go back first. You're tired and you're pregnant. Come, I'll carry you down the mountain."
Prefect Wu looked at Zhou Jingze carrying Qiqi on his back and admired the Crown Princess even more. She came to the mine in person even though she was pregnant, to see how they were mining and how to save time, manpower and material resources.
The Crown Prince has a princess like this, which is a great help to him. I will assist the Crown Prince well in the future and dig up more gold for future use.
Qiqi visited the road construction site again, inspected it, and instructed them to use a bulldozer to compact the ground so it could be used even in the rain. Qiqi pointed out any uneven spots. When building the road, they should make it slightly higher in the middle. This way, when it rains, water will flow to the sides, preventing it from deteriorating so quickly.
The young men driving the car hadn't realized there were tricks to road repair. They patched the center of the road, and soon the middle was slightly higher. The young men were impressed by Qiqi's cleverness.
Qiqi asked if any of them wanted to stay and work in the mines. The young men all said they had families at the mines. Those who didn't want to stay said they would return home to the mines once the road was built.
Qiqi told them to teach the soldiers here how to drive first, and to make sure they pay attention to safety and teach them all the precautions of driving to avoid problems in the future.
The young men readily agreed, promising to teach the soldiers and repair the road before they could leave.
Zhou Jingze smiled and looked at Qiqi. She was like an old nanny. She had given him instructions on every detail. Only then did he feel relieved.
Zhou Jingze took Qiqi's hand and said, "Let's go!" and reminded her that the sun was about to set.
Yun Jizi smiled and looked at his two disciples. "They are now powerful, and there is not much I can do to help them. I, as their master, cannot cultivate as fast as they do."
Qiqi and the others quickly returned to Fuxiangju. After dinner, they went to rest. Zhou Jingze instructed the secret guards to prepare the carriage and say, "We will leave tomorrow."
Their carriage was moving along the road, and Qiqi was humming a song happily in the carriage. The master's wife looked at Qiqi with great affection. She was sewing shoes for Qiqi's children.
Zhou Jingze and Yun Jizi, riding their horses, heard Qiqi singing in the carriage and smiled slightly. Qiqi still had the heart of a child, even though she was already a mother. But the song was so beautiful that they were both mesmerized.
The horses snorted, delighted by the song, and shook their heads, swaying to the music.
Yun Jizi knew that the animals all loved Qiqi, and Qiqi treated them differently. She even refined elixirs for them, making them even stronger. She especially gave her best to her four beasts. Even though the white tiger hadn't recovered its memory, Qiqi took even better care of it.
Qiqi and the others quickly returned to the Imperial City. The secret guards had already notified the housekeeper of the Crown Prince's residence. The housekeeper had the servants quickly hang out the bedding to dry, clean the room again, and prepare meals. The housekeeper also learned of the Crown Princess's pregnancy and instructed the kitchen maids to prepare nutritious meals for the pregnant woman. The entire Crown Prince's residence was filled with joy.
The secret guards also passed the news to the palace, and the old emperor was also very happy. He prepared a lot of nutritious food for Qiqi and sent it to the prince's mansion.
The secret guard delivered the news of Qiqi's return and her pregnancy to Jiang's residence. Jiang Shuoan and Zhao Yunniang were so happy that they couldn't stop smiling, and asked the kitchen to buy more of Qiqi's favorite foods and foods that pregnant women could eat.
Zhou Jingze, Qiqi, Yun Jizi, and the Master's Wife entered the Crown Prince's Mansion, and the housekeeper hurriedly came to greet them. "This old servant greets the Crown Prince and Crown Princess. The food is ready. You can enjoy it after a while."
"Old butler, how have you been recently? You have worked hard." Zhou Jingze said to the old butler.
"Old servant, I'm fine. Thank you, Prince, for your concern." The old butler had watched the prince grow up. He treated the prince like his own child. He never married in his life, but he loved the prince as if he were his own son. The prince also had a deep affection for the old butler.
Every time I travel, I buy things for the old housekeeper. The old housekeeper is always happy when he receives the things.
Qiqi and the others quickly washed their hands and went to the dining room. Seeing the lean meat porridge, Qiqi realized that the secret guard had informed the butler. She also praised the butler for his attentiveness.
The master's wife quickly helped Qiqi to spread the dishes, filling a large plate with everything she could eat. Zhou Jingze peeled shrimp for her, and both of them were busy around her. Qiqi quickly thanked the master's wife.
"Master's Wife, thank you. Don't bother me anymore. I can handle it myself. You and Master should hurry up and eat. We didn't eat anything at noon and we're all hungry. Master's Wife, is there anything you like? I'll ask the chef to remember your preferences and make it for you."
"Thank you, Qiqi. I'm fine. I can eat anything. You can eat quickly. Just take care of yourself." said the master's wife.
Yun Jizi couldn't get a word in anymore. His wife had done all his talking and work. He was just relaxing and happy.
Qiqi ate the dishes that Master's Wife prepared for her and the shrimp that Zhou Jingze peeled for her. Qiqi also observed Master's Wife's preferences and memorized them all.
After they finished their meal, the maids took the food away and served them tea.
Zhou Jingze poured a cup for his master and his wife, "Master's wife, how about you try the new tea in our house? Do you think it tastes good?"
"Jingze, it's worthy of being the tea from the Prince's Mansion. It tastes better than the tea outside."
Zhou Jingze winked at the housekeeper, who understood and went to fetch a box of tea. Zhou Jingze handed it to his mistress with both hands.