How I Pampered the Tyrant Into Devotion With My Space-Chapter 674: This Is the True Mother of a Nation

Chapter 674: Chapter 674: This Is the True Mother of a Nation

Some members of the caravan also went to the Dada market to sell some cloth. The common currency here is actually silver.

Some families used grain to trade, while others simply paid money.

Then, they used the money to exchange for more grain.

Once they made a profit in Dada, and collected enough grain, the caravan members would temporarily deliver the grain back to Dayan.

The route for transporting grain was like this: first to Jingzhou, and if they could handle it locally there, it would save a long journey.

Currently, there are many displaced people on the roads, and bandits are numerous. The further they travel, the more problems tend to arise.

First, transport the grain bit by bit from the border, and once the border areas are not lacking grain, the crisis diminishes. The further the grain is transported, the safer it becomes.

Of course, there were some grain merchants in Jingzhou who wanted to purchase large quantities of grain for hoarding, and then sell at high prices to continue manipulating grain prices.

Xuan Yi presented the token given to him by Pei Shu’er to Prefect Xie for inspection.

"Following the Empress’s orders, no person may purchase more than ten kilograms of grain at a time. If anyone raises the grain prices again, they will be fined double the selling price."

With these regulations, the local grain merchants became compliant, but still sought Prefect Xie to discuss the grain price matter.

Eventually, both sides agreed on a mutually acceptable price, leaving everyone satisfied.

And those from the caravan who came to sell grain also made a considerable profit.

Although it wasn’t as lucrative as imagined, the earnings were at least reliable.

The people of Jingzhou were able to buy grain at affordable prices.

As for those who couldn’t afford it, after conducting background investigations, they too received grain.

Originally, because Jingzhou was somewhat far from the Capital, Pei’s relief points here, although present, weren’t allocated much grain.

After all, with bandits and displaced people encountered on the roads, a batch was lost.

This time, the grain Pei’s earned in Dada was directly funneled into Pei’s relief center.

The relief center now had more grain, and the relief standards were slightly lowered.

More families received assistance, and the citizens began to faintly realize whether Pei’s was related to Pei Shu’er.

As for those in the Jingzhou Chamber of Commerce, they realized that Pei’s Pei Shu’er was highly likely to be Empress Pei Shu’er.

Clearly, the difference in identity between the two is significant.

Yet, Pei Shu’er’s personal ability was undeniable, leaving everyone no choice but to believe it.

This time, Pei’s also changed their usual approach, as when citizens asked whether Pei’s boss was the Empress, they simply gave profound and mysterious smiles.

Neither confirming nor denying.

Originally, the combination of Pei Shu’er and Tang Zan becoming Emperor and Empress was viewed somewhat skeptically by the public.

However, now, with the Emperor and Empress working hard to secure grain for them, their hearts were filled with gratitude.

Compared to the previous Emperor Yan Hengyin, didn’t he know the whole country was facing drought and starvation?

He knew and addressed it, but took ineffective actions.

Persistently refusing to let displaced people into the city.

As for the previous Emperor beyond that, it was even more absurd. At the start of the drought, he barred displaced people from entering, and didn’t even consider solutions, leaving everyone living a miserable life. Yet, he turned a blind eye.

Still enthusiastically engaging in construction, even planning to build palaces for the Imperial Concubine and summer palaces.

The people’s hearts were undoubtedly filled with coldness.

Only the current Emperor and Empress regarded them as people.

And not merely as tools for taxation.

The Emperor even ordered a three-year tax waiver to help everyone recover.

In places that indeed had no rain, appropriate measures were adopted.

Either drilling wells or redirecting floodwaters to drought areas.

Since Tang Zan ascended, he has consistently faced issues, but has always been resolving them.

The Empress was also a virtuous adviser, going so far as to leave Dayan to conduct business with other nations to exchange for grain, for the sake of the people.

Now the people of Jingzhou were at least free from the threat of famine.

Such an Empress, such an Emperor, even if labeled as traitors, were truly wise rulers in their hearts.

And now, the caravan, having rested, already left Dada, heading towards Great Shang territory.

The roads at Great Shang’s border were notoriously difficult, but fortunately, Tang Zan had previously submitted trade letters to Great Shang’s Emperor, so upon entering Great Shang, they were received.

Pei Shu’er watched Baili Kong riding ahead on a tall horse, and alongside Baili Kong, Shen Wanqing rode a small reddish horse, with Pei Jingyi seated in front of her, smiling.

Pei Lingxuan and Pei Qingheng were preparing for the autumn exams, so they remained in the Capital.

Shen Wanqing had taken Pei Jingyi out for a change of scenery.

Upon seeing Pei Shu’er, Pei Jingyi reached out her little hands from afar.

"Sister, hug me~"

Pei Shu’er, smiling, handed Tang Chong to the nurse, then alighted from the carriage and approached Shen Wanqing and Pei Jingyi.

First, she walked beside Baili Kong, exchanging pleasantries, which Baili Kong received with tolerance.

Once their conversation concluded, she approached Pei Jingyi, gently lifting her from the horse.

Pei Jingyi was overjoyed, her little hands clinging tightly to Pei Shu’er.

"Sister, I missed you. I crave the meat buns, pastries, and snacks you make."

Pei Shu’er, amused, tapped Pei Jingyi’s nose.

"Alright, you little foodie, always thinking about food."

Shen Wanqing chuckled, "Even in her sleep, she smacks her lips calling for Sister."

Pei Jingyi snuggled in Pei Shu’er’s embrace, while Tang Chong, seeing a child in his mother’s arms, unhappily cried out.

His big eyes glistened with tears.

Helplessly, Pei Shu’er had to bring Tang Chong over, holding one child on each arm.

Fortunately, those present were Baili Kong’s confidants, so it didn’t matter.

The two little ones competed for affection in Pei Shu’er’s arms, Pei Jingyi glanced at Tang Chong and pouted.

"Sister, Tang Chong is so petty."

Pei Shu’er laughed, "Yes, but Jingyi is the most generous."

Shen Wanqing dismounted, with Baili Kong offering support, to which Shen Wanqing faintly smiled in gratitude, then approached Pei Shu’er.

She took Pei Jingyi from Pei Shu’er’s hands.

"Look at yourself, what nonsense, your sister traveled far; now you cling to her, she must be tired."

Pei Shu’er shook her head. With Spiritual Spring Water and space, not only wasn’t she weary from travel, but she even felt the excitement of tourism.

Baili Kong arranged for them to stay at the border embassy, where the environment was excellent, steeped in Great Shang’s charm. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

The people here mostly possessed gentle temperaments, speaking softly.