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Chapter 126 It was as if, in the darkness, someone was blocking the way.

The recent floods in Cheng'an Prefecture.

Emperor Xuanhe first learned about the natural disasters that would occur in Daqing over the next ten years from a document given to him by his youngest aunt.

So he found Xia Ye, a man skilled in water management, from the talent list.

They also gave him cement formulas and blueprints for building a dam, and sent him to Cheng'an Prefecture.

However, even with these preparations made in advance, Emperor Xuanhe was still worried.

That's why Emperor Xuanhe was so anxious on the day the flood struck Cheng'an Prefecture.

Later, he took his little princess to the Temple of Heaven to pray for blessings.

After praying for blessings, Emperor Xuanhe felt much calmer.

However, with the situation in Cheng'an Prefecture still unresolved, Emperor Xuanhe could not completely put his mind at ease.

Fortunately, news came from Xia Ye's side later.

They said there was no flooding.

Emperor Xuanhe breathed a sigh of relief.

"...Your Majesty, this is also thanks to Heaven, as well as to you and Princess Fuqing. It is the people of Cheng'an Prefecture who are blessed."

"You don't know, at that time, the river was really high and very turbulent. For a long time, the river was very close to the dam, almost only a finger's width away, and it was about to overflow."

“At that time, my heart was in my throat several times. I thought that if the river really overflowed, I would have failed the Emperor and Princess Fuqing’s trust and would not have been able to save the people of Cheng’an Prefecture. I might as well go with the flood.”

"Unexpectedly, even though it was less than a finger's width of distance, the river water just wouldn't flow out, as if there was something blocking it from the darkness."

Xia Ye still gets very excited when he recalls and talks about it now.

Indeed, that scene shocked not only him, but also the other officials from Cheng'an Prefecture who were present at the time.

It's hard not to say that this is a blessing from heaven for Daqing.

As Emperor Xuanhe listened to Xia Ye's account, he seemed to be drawn into that situation, finding it thrilling no matter how he looked at it.

He couldn't help but recall the scene of him and the little princess praying for blessings that day.

For some reason, Emperor Xuanhe felt that it was because the little princess's prayers had worked.

If Heaven heard Emperor Xuanhe's words at this moment, it would surely give him a thumbs up.

You old rascal, you're quite perceptive. It's only because I heard my own daughter's prayers that I'm so nice to you and Daqing. Otherwise, who do you think you are?

However, this time, Emperor Xuanhe also knew that Xia Ye had made a great contribution.

Moreover, Xia Ye is indeed a talented person in water management, so we should make good use of him.

Emperor Xuanhe immediately rewarded Xia Ye and, in addition, bestowed the title of Yiren upon Xia Ye's mother.

As for Xia Ye's wife, we'll have to wait until next time.

However, Emperor Xuanhe was stumped when it came to deciding what official position to promote Xia Ye to.

"Minister Xia, is there anything you wish to do for the future?"

Emperor Xuanhe thought that if Xia Ye wanted to do something, as long as it was within reasonable limits, he could still allow it.

Upon hearing Emperor Xuanhe's words, Xia Ye immediately knelt on the ground. "Your Majesty, I am fond of water management and know a little about it. I know that within Daqing, there are definitely more places than just Cheng'an Prefecture that need water management and dam construction."

"His Majesty showed me those blueprints before."

"My only wish now is to travel all over Daqing and help Your Majesty and the people of Daqing to control the water and build dams."

"Your Majesty, I only wish that Daqing will be free from floods and droughts!"

This is Xia Ye's only and deepest wish, buried deep in his heart ever since his father was taken away by the flood.

He used to think he had no chance.

but now……

This flood control effort gave him hope.

He thought, "His Majesty should allow it."

Moreover, everyone should have their own pursuits and ideals in life.

If he could truly rely on his abilities to ensure that there would be no more floods after Daqing, then he would be remembered in history. Emperor Xuanhe had not expected that Xia Ye would have such lofty ambitions.

Although I knew beforehand that Xia Ye was a genius in water management.

However, flood control is such a difficult task.

It not only requires traveling, but also mental and physical exertion.

Look at this time, Xia Ye went to Cheng'an Prefecture and came back so thin.

In fact, Emperor Xuanhe did lack talent in flood control.

But he still found it hard to take advantage of someone.

Unexpectedly, Xia Ye brought it up first.

It must be said that this truly moved Emperor Xuanhe.

He stepped forward and personally helped Xia Ye up.

"Minister Xia, you should know how difficult it is to achieve the goal you mentioned. Are you not afraid at all?"

"Yes, Your Majesty, I have no fear!" Xia Ye's eyes were full of determination.

"Okay, okay, okay!" she said three times.

The sight of Xia Ye reminded him of other people.

Lord Li from the Ministry of Works, and now Yue Jinyu and Ji Boxi have gone to the border...

"The Great Qing Dynasty has been able to continue because of people like you, my dear minister."

Many, many people clearly see that Daqing is on its last legs.

But they didn't give up and continued to try to save it.

How could this not move Emperor Xuanhe?

For Xia Ye, Emperor Xuanhe's words were the highest praise he could receive.

The ruler and his ministers also cherished each other.

"However, this decision is not urgent. You have just returned. Go home and reunite with your mother and wife, and discuss it with your family. You can give me your answer later."

"……Yes."

After returning from Cheng'an Prefecture, Xia Ye did not go home first, but went directly to the palace.

However, he also sent his servant home to inform them first.

The emperor and his ministers talked for a long time in the imperial study.

By the time Xia Ye left, it was already evening.

As Xia Ye stepped back, the refracted sunlight cast a very long shadow of her back.

The setting sun fell on Zayede, making it seem as if a ball of fire was burning within it.

Emperor Xuanhe knew that it was Xia Ye's burning ambition to control the floods in Daqing.

Emperor Xuanhe stared at Xia Ye's retreating figure for a long, long time until Xia Ye could no longer be seen before he turned his gaze away.

When I came to my senses, I realized that my eyes had been wet for some time.
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"Master is back! Master is back!"

As soon as Xia Ye left the palace gate, he rode straight home.

Upon arriving at the gate of the house, the servant guarding the gate shouted excitedly.

As soon as he dismounted and stepped through the gate, his mother and wife came to greet him.

"Husband, you are finally back."

"Ye'er, my son, you've finally returned."

After learning from the servant that Xia Ye was coming back, Xia's mother and Madam Xia began to prepare a welcome feast for him, and a table full of dishes was prepared.

We waited and waited, but no one came.

Before the person even arrived, the rewards came one after another, including the imperial edict bestowing the title of Lady Yiren upon Old Madam Xia.

(End of this chapter)