She accidentally flirted with the villain and was fiercely criticized as the regent for forcibly mar

Discouragement spread rapidly in people's hearts.

Jiang Ruining's sharp gaze swept over them.

The person who spoke knew he had said something wrong, so he lowered his head and his body tensed up.

Jiang Ruining said slowly and calmly, "People's constitutions differ, so we can't generalize!"

"As long as even one person recovers, the prescription devised by the miracle doctor will be effective. Improving the prescription won't take as long. Once the epidemic is under control, recovery won't be far off!"

The atmosphere was stagnant and oppressive.

No hope can be seen.

This is the most terrifying atmosphere.

Among the people, someone stood up and said passionately, "We have food to eat and medicine to use now, which is much better than when other provinces were hit by the plague! If everyone lacks confidence, how can we get through this?"

"If you lose your breath, everything will be over!"

They encouraged themselves: "That's right! We are saved; this epidemic can be controlled!"

"Everyone should keep an eye on each other, and report it immediately if anyone seems to be acting strangely!"

Seeing their strong will to survive, Jiang Ruining felt somewhat relieved.

My desire to protect them has only grown stronger.

"Make sure to carefully remember all possible symptoms. If anything seems amiss, immediately tie a strip of cloth in a conspicuous place in your home. The patrolling officers will take you to isolation and treatment!"

"Follow orders and execute them strictly, and the plague will be best controlled! Trust me, trust yourselves. We can survive the winter and fight back against the enemy's sneak attacks, and we will surely survive the plague too."

Have confidence!

……

The days of fighting the plague were exceptionally difficult.

Fortunately, Jiang Ruining had the powerful support of the Regent and Grand Secretary Jiang, ensuring that supplies were continuously delivered to Qing Province despite numerous difficulties. Although they nearly ran out of food and medicine several times, they ultimately weathered the crisis safely.

Because it was a city-wide lockdown to save itself, it did not affect neighboring provinces, so those provinces had the capacity to spare food supplies to provide assistance.

Unity.

With everyone working together, the plague was finally eradicated from Qing Province at the end of summer, when the first cool breeze arrived.

Jiang Ruining chose a sunny day and announced, "The lockdown is lifted! Let the people come out!"

I have been notified.

Doors were opened one by one, and people cautiously and tentatively stepped out of their homes, basking in the long-awaited, free sunshine—warm and fragrant with flowers!

"We...made it through!"

Their excited voices trembled, filled with tears, as they celebrated the new life.

Standing in front of the clinic, Jiang Ruining watched the people rejoice, embrace, and feel relieved, her face beaming with smiles. She murmured softly, "How wonderful!"

Eleven whole months!

Finally, we made it through!

The mountain pressing down on them has yet to be moved.

She dared not judge whether she had done a good job, or whether she could continue to live...

Chu Jin stood beside her, her once reserved face now showing a more approachable demeanor and a brighter smile. Her restless heart finally found its home; this was the path Ningning had led her to!

She reached out and took Ningning's arm, feeling a surge of emotions—wanting to do things, caring about people: "That's wonderful!"

After going through a difficult experience, Zheng Lingyi was completely transformed. She retained only a trace of innocence in her eyes, which was the confidence that she was still cared for and loved even in dire straits!

As for the pain and sorrow of the past, they will all vanish with the plague!

"Such a successful experience in life is unforgettable!"

In July's usually calm tone, there was a rare hint of emotion: "It was truly unforgettable."

Jiang Ruining tilted her head in confusion: "Really? I thought every mission you assassins had was more exciting than this."

July shook her head: "The task is simple. These past eleven months have felt like a daily battle; it's been incredibly difficult."

Having weathered eleven months of seemingly endless crises, Baxi felt he had grown, a feeling he hadn't experienced in years: "Mainly because we're so skilled, the missions weren't challenging at all!"

Sitting on the roof, Shiyihe looked at the sunrise and felt like he hadn't properly appreciated a sunrise in half his life. Although he was only eighteen, it felt like he had lived two lifetimes.

He spent his entire life in the secret guard camp.

A lifetime is spent in these eleven months.

"Following a girl is wonderful."

After half a year of exhaustion, Lady Wan's pampered appearance, cultivated in the Prince's mansion, was now quite haggard, though her eyes remained bright and her spirits were even more exuberant: "I've never seen such a monstrous plague before, but the feeling of breaking through it and tearing it apart is exhilarating!"

Her husband and son looked at her with smiles.

As long as the family can be together, anything is good!

The other guards, facing the sunrise, grinned: "It's lucky and an honor to have come out with the Princess and gone through this ordeal. It was tough, but it was all worth it! A narrow escape from death surely brings good fortune!"

Prefect Bai was so moved that he kept wiping away tears, his once rosy and full face now thinner from exhaustion.

Silently thinking to myself: I never imagined that someone like me, a mere scout, could do such a great deed as saving the people! Although the princess has ruined my private treasury beyond repair, why do I feel so accomplished? Waaah... The people are thanking me, I'm so touched!

The three high-ranking officials finally had the strength to wipe the cold sweat from their foreheads, and their tense bodies and nerves relaxed a little.

Chen Qiaoming took a deep breath and slowly exhaled: "For us three high-ranking officials, this is nothing short of a divine intervention. Without the Princess Consort, Qing Province would have long since perished in the flames of suffering."

The commander led 8,000 soldiers and joined forces with 12,000 reinforcements from the neighboring region to annihilate 50,000 Zhao soldiers. The court recognized his great achievement, but without the princess, he and all his soldiers would not have survived!

The way he looked at the princess was one of awe, composure, and reverence!

"It must be calculated!"

The provincial inspector secretly rejoiced: "Fortunately, I was quick-witted and switched sides to the princess's camp in time, otherwise my whole family would have been in danger! Now, not only have I kept my official position and my family, but I am also more loved by the people than before. This is something that Grand Tutor Cui and the Empress Dowager could not give me!"

"Of course it counts!"

The people spontaneously gathered, a vast and endless sea of ​​them. They knelt down, bowing in gratitude to the young deity who had led them through calamity, bringing sunshine and hope: "The people will never forget the great kindness of Queen Jiang! Long live the Queen! Long live the Queen! Long live the Queen!"

Standing on the steps, Jiang Ruining smiled and said, "These past eleven months have been tough, everyone! From now on, the road ahead will be smooth. Live well, and if you encounter difficulties, remember this period; you can overcome anything!"

The people wiped away their tears, their voices choked with emotion yet filled with joy as they answered "yes."

Jiang Ruining's expression was solemn: "Food will continue to be distributed, and the imperial court's disaster relief grain and seeds will arrive later. The planting season has passed, and the coming days will still be difficult, but as long as you remain united, everything will eventually pass."

"Remember my words, you must unite! Don't let me hear news of you going out of control while I'm in the faraway capital; that would disappoint me greatly."

The people looked at each other with unwavering determination: "Your Highness, rest assured, we will unite and remember Your Highness's teachings!"

Jiang Ruining felt reassured when she saw the bright light in their eyes.

Prefect Bai shuffled closer, bowing slightly, and asked in a low voice, "Does the Princess mean that she will be departing for the capital soon?"

Jiang Ruining was still smiling, but his eyes were cold and imposing, exuding a strong sense of oppression: "I will stay for a while longer to personally inspect the disaster relief funds, grains, and seeds allocated by the imperial court, and distribute them to the people without missing a single penny or grain before leaving."

"Is Prefect Bai worried that I'll be in the way?"

Prefect Bai waved his hands repeatedly, cold sweat pouring down his face: "No! I had absolutely no such intention. I was just worried that if you left too soon, I wouldn't be able to keep order in the days to come! I was hoping you could stay a little longer."

This is absolutely true!

Having survived one disaster after another, the imperial court will surely reward all officials in Qing Province. But if they survive the calamities only to fail during the post-disaster period while waiting for spring, wouldn't all their hard work over the past eleven months have been in vain?

If he doesn't get promoted, how can this big corrupt official continue to be corrupt?

Jiang Ruining patiently persuaded him: "Prefect Bai is a capable man. Put away your petty thoughts and focus on improving people's livelihoods. If you do well, I will personally issue a transfer order in three years to bring you back to the capital and appoint you as a vice minister in the Ministry of Revenue."

This guy was greedy, but he was very discreet, skirting the line between his superiors and the common people so as not to offend anyone. In this not-so-rich place, he filled his pockets with oil.

This is enough to show that this person is capable!

Naturally, she squeezed every last drop of profit out of everyone.

Right now, Da Ning Prefecture is dirt poor, and he can't squeeze any money out of it, so he wants to go to a richer place to fill his pockets again.

The Ministry of Revenue was a place of wealth.

Wouldn't he be tempted?