On her wedding night, she went into exile with her pharmacy arsenal

Chapter 1566 Some things are destined

Yan Ruyu held back her laughter and understood their love for their daughter.

It would also be bad to let Governor Cao be blamed by his wife again.

She changed the subject and explained her purpose: "What a coincidence, sir, I am here for the road repair."

Madam Cao glared at Governor Cao and said quickly, "Princess, please take a seat. I will go and prepare some tea."

After she left, Governor Cao felt even more embarrassed: "Princess, please forgive me for making a fool of myself."

"It's nothing. I can understand Governor Cao's love for his daughter."

Yan Ruyu handed over the plan.

Although Governor Cao was not used to her handwriting, he could still recognize what she was saying.

He thought that the princess was smart, but her handwriting was so flawed. Moreover, her handwriting was really not good.

Governor Cao was also a successful candidate in the imperial examination. He had excellent handwriting and solid basic skills. Whenever he saw Yan Ruyu's handwriting, he felt that God was fair in some ways.

At first his mind was a little confused and he was still pondering the words, but the more he read, the more focused he became and he no longer cared about the words.

The plan was not long, less than three pages in total, and he read it over and over again three times.

"Princess, is this... true? This road can be repaired in less than a month?"

"That's right," Yan Ruyu nodded, "Follow the plan, prepare the manpower and tools as I wrote, and it will be completed as planned."

"Start with the road outside the main city gate. Start with a road about a hundred miles long to make it easier for people from nearby villages to enter the city. After seeing the results, we can then make arrangements for other city gates."

Governor Cao was very excited: "Princess, you really helped me a lot. I have already arranged the staff. The weather is getting warmer and I am preparing to start the work. Your plan comes as timely rain."

After saying this, he felt a little ashamed: "However, we agreed at the beginning that I will pay for the road construction..."

"If you want to pay, you can still do it. I will draw up a detailed list of materials, or when the construction of West City is completed and we do some lighting projects, you can pay for it."

"Light up?" Governor Cao was puzzled.

"We'll talk about that after it's completed. Then you'll know it at a glance," Yan Ruyu explained. "Whether it's road construction or something related to New West City, it's a good thing for Liuming. You can make your own choice."

Yan Ruyu took into consideration that Governor Cao was an official, and merit and fame had always been linked together, so reputation was very important to them.

Even if it is not for the court reward or promotion, it is also for the sake of the people's reputation.

Repairing bridges and roads is a matter of great benefit to future generations.

"Whether it's road repair or lighting, I'm willing to pay for it."

Yan Ruyu did not argue with him: "Okay, then I will draw up a list for you later. If you agree, I will prepare the personnel according to what I wrote above. In addition, I will send another team to modify the tools and let this team go to the military training ground of the government office."

"Okay, okay," Governor Cao agreed repeatedly, "But, Princess, these people have to be selected from the common people. The people in the government are really..."

"Of course, sir, as a good official, you should not only do everything for the people and work hard for them, but also let them know why you do it and let them participate in it. A sense of participation is very important."

"Otherwise, they can only discuss it as a bystander, and they don't know how to cherish it when they use it."

Governor Cao was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized what was going on. He stood up and bowed deeply to Yan Ruyu: "Thank you, Princess, for your teachings."

Only then did he understand the real reason why Yan Ruyu had mentioned several times that he should make more use of the people during the transformation of West City.

Originally, I thought there were not enough yamen runners, and I was a little worried at first. The common people didn't understand and were not as disciplined as the yamen runners. But the facts proved that the common people were very enthusiastic, and many idle people went to work. The business of the surrounding shops also improved rapidly, and Youcheng entered an unprecedented period of prosperity.

Now, after hearing what Yan Ruyu said, everything suddenly became clear for me. I finally understood Yan Ruyu's good intentions.

He personally saw Yan Ruyu off, and Yan Ruyu asked, "Miss Cao is going back to Shencheng?"

"Yes, it's true that I have been at home for too long, and my in-laws have not seen my little grandson yet," Governor Cao said with some shame.

"Why didn't you tell me? If I knew Miss Cao was leaving, I could have prepared some gifts for her."

Governor Cao waved his hands and said, "Princess, please don't be polite. I didn't tell you because I was afraid that you would spend money. It makes me blush to say that I have already taken a lot of things from you."

Yan Ruyu smiled lightly: "You are too polite, my lord. Miss Cao and I get along well, so I am willing to give her to you. If I don't like her, I won't give her to you. The Governor's Mansion and the Prince's Mansion have been working together deeply, and we have shared honor and disgrace for a long time. Why bother about these things?"

Governor Cao was touched and said, "Yes, yes, what the princess said is absolutely right."

"Madam means that if they fail to leave today, they can leave tomorrow."

"okay, I get it."

Yan Ruyu thought that there was still time to go back and prepare some gifts.

After bidding farewell to Governor Cao, Yan Ruyu walked back. This time, she did not bring anyone with her and walked alone on the street.

It is indeed possible to feel that Youcheng is much more lively now.

The renovation of the old city has boosted the city's economy and has achieved results.

As I walked, I was thinking about what business opportunities there are and what modern things can be quietly integrated into the daily lives of the people here, without being too eye-catching and yet practical.

Just as she was thinking to herself, someone called her, "Princess, please stay."

Yan Ruyu turned around and saw that it was Taoist Xuanqing.

She remained calm, but was secretly surprised in her heart. How dare this guy come to her? He had troubled her several times and even intentionally or unintentionally called her a demon or a monster. How dare he come?

"What's the matter?"

Taoist Xuanqing flicked his whisk and said, "Princess, please spare me a moment to talk."

Yan Ruyu said calmly: "This princess has nothing to say to you, so there is no need to borrow your help."

She turned to leave, and Taoist Xuanqing took two steps forward and whispered behind her, "Princess, don't you care about the safety of the Second Young Master?"

Yan Ruyu's eyes flashed with coldness: "If I were you, I wouldn't always be so mysterious and talk nonsense. Your behavior will not work at all with me, the princess. Instead, it will make me disgusted and want to kill you."

Taoist Xuanqing said in a low voice: "Of course I know that the princess has this ability, but I am not deliberately making things mysterious. Whether what I said is true or false, the princess knows it very well."

"However, I have also thought about it. The princess is right. You have not harmed anyone. On the contrary, you have helped the Huo family. The prince is the pillar of the country and has saved the people from danger. The Huo family should be protected."

"So, I think the princess will not sit idly by and watch the second young master's safety."

Yan Ruyu looked at him disdainfully.

Taoist Xuanqing took another step forward and whispered, "Princess, the second young master is a scholar and the prince's younger brother. He should have used his skills such as copying books and writing letters to make money to supplement the family income."

"But now...even though the trajectory of events has been changed, some things are still destined."