"Sister Xiao, Sister Du." The children cheered and surrounded the two handsome boys. These two were Xiao Wanyu and Du Mei.

It was popular for people in the Tang Dynasty to ride horses, and women also rode horses. However, because women wear skirts, their legs are on the same side when they ride horses. For convenience, women like to wear men's clothing and can ride horses like men. In the Tang Dynasty, it was a big fashion for women to wear men's clothing.

"Xiao Ning, Huier, Juer, Xiaopang, Hello, you guys." Xiao Wanyu greeted the children with a smile.

Du Mei took out a bag and took out a lot of snacks from it. The children cheered and stretched out their hands. Xiao Wanyu and Du Mei distributed them, and the children happily went to the side to enjoy it.

At this time, a middle-aged woman and a young woman standing behind the children came to greet them. They were the head of the orphanage. The father-in-law was named Gan Bo, the middle-aged woman was named Wang Sanniang, and the young woman was named Xiaoqing.

This orphanage was founded by Xiao Wanyu. It has taken in a total of 26 orphans. They were all left after a fire in Guangdefang last year. Gan Bo and the others were also survivors of the fire. Their family was burned out and their livelihoods were not settled, so they were left to manage the orphanage.

Gan Bo doesn't like to talk, he smiles silly when he sees people, and is responsible for the chores of the orphanage. Wang Sanniang is a chef and doesn't talk much. Qing'er is smart and quick-talking, and is the teacher of the children and the person in charge of the orphanage.

Gan Bo and Wang Sanniang greeted Xiao Wanyu and Du Mei, and went to work on their own. Xiao Wanyu and the other two sat down in the yard and talked.

Qing'er said: "Sister Wanyu and Sister Du Mei, the weather is getting hotter and it's time to change the children's bedding and clothes."

Xiao Wanyu nodded and said, "Yes, it has not rained this year, and it is hot early. My family is already preparing the bedding and clothes for the children, and it will be delivered in a few days."

Xiaoqing said: "Actually, there are many young men who have sent a lot of things, and I have returned them all."

Du Mei smiled and said, "Sister Wanyu is still very charming. Those young men are all rushing to please her." Xiao Wanyu is a famous beauty in Chang'an City. When the young men and grandchildren of similar age heard about the orphanage, they tried every means to deliver things to the orphans, hoping to find opportunities to win her favor.

Xiao Wanyu said lightly: "Xiaoqing did the right thing, let's raise these children quietly to avoid harassment from others."

Xiaoqing said: "The weather is getting hotter and hotter, it's going to rain. Last year, two houses had a little leaky roof, so I'll need to repair it before it rains."

Du Mei said, "Leave this to me. My second brother is in the Ministry of Works. Let him send someone to repair it." As she said, she took out a handkerchief and wiped the sweat beads on her forehead, and said, "It's so hot, and it's strange this year. It's mid-April, why hasn't it rained yet?"

Xiao Wanyu said worriedly: "Yes, last year's flood, don't be drought again this year."

Liangyi Hall.

Just as Xiao Wanyu was worried, Li Shimin was also worried.

Last year, the Huanghuai region was flooded, and he was full of thoughts on how to prevent and control floods. Unexpectedly, he would start to worry about drought this year. As soon as the spring of this year came, the Guanzhong area was cloudy on March 3, and it was a light rain that had just wet the ground. After that, the weather was clear. It was April 12th, and the drought had initially revealed its hideous face.

Standing in front of Li Shimin was an official wearing a crimson government official with a Taoist talisman around his waist. He was in his thirties, with a fairy appearance and a bit of Taoist fairy style. He was the famous astronomer, mathematician, and Taoist priest Li Chunfeng. He had just taken over the sixth-rank supervisor of the Imperial Heaven Supervision.

He said: "Your Majesty, I observe the heavenly stars. This year, there will be a long rain-free weather in Guanzhong. Please prepare for disaster resistance."

Li Shimin asked: "How long will the rain-free weather last?"

"I don't know this minister. However, I'm afraid it won't rain this month." Li Chunfeng said.

Changsun Wuji said: "Your Majesty, Guanzhong area has always been a region with frequent droughts, so we must take precautions as soon as possible."

Fang Xuanling also said: "Yes, during the Daye period of the Sui Dynasty, Guanzhong area suffered many severe droughts. In just two years of Daye, 1.2 million people died in the Guanzhong area due to drought, thousands of miles away from the land. We must prevent it as soon as possible."

Gao Jingming, Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, said: "Your Majesty, it is too difficult to resist drought this year. Last year, the Jianghuai area suffered heavy floods and grain production was greatly reduced. In addition to disaster relief, the Ministry of Revenue has become an empty shell. What should we use to carry out disaster relief?"

Cen Wenben said worriedly: "Yes, how can you fight against disasters without money?"

Li Shimin said: "No matter how difficult it is, we must fight against the disaster. We will discuss this matter tomorrow morning."

Guangcui Palace.

"Empress, the things sent by the inner palace are all old. Look, these silks are all not needed by others. The color is so ugly that the silk is torn into pieces. There is also this tea leaf, and the old tea from last year. These snobs are so sluggish!" Qiaoyun complained.

Li You left Chang'an, which was the first among Li Shimin's sons. The eunuchs and palace maids in the palace believed that Li Shimin looked down on Li You, and the status of Yin Concubine was naturally reduced a lot. Everyone was far away from her to avoid being unlucky.

The so-called "the tea is cold when the person leaves." The person has not left yet, and the tea is gone.

Yin Fei sat in front of the dressing table and drew her eyebrows in the bronze mirror. She looked plain and didn't say anything. It has been 17 years since she entered the palace when she was 14 years old. She has seen many ups and downs in the palace. She has also encountered worse situations than this and has long been used to it.

She said lightly: "Qiaoyun, don't be upset about these trivial matters. Don't let You'er know about this, so as not to cause trouble again."

Qiaoyun said reluctantly: "I understand, Empress."

Soon, Li You came. He brought people to carry a few big boxes and smiled in. The palace maids and eunuchs in Guangcui Palace saluted and greeted Li You.

Li You nodded with a smile, but found that their expressions were strange. He stopped and asked, "What happened?"

No one dared to say anything about the eunuchs and palace maids, and they all shook their heads and said it was okay.

When Li You saw that he couldn't ask anything, he winked at Zhou Qian and went to see Concubine Yin himself.

Zhou Qian stayed and asked a familiar eunuch quietly.

When Li You saw Yin Fei, he said, "Mother, my child has become rich. In the past, you used to supplement your child. In the future, my child will send someone to send you money every month, so you can spend it as you wish."

"I finally saw the money back." Yin Fei was happy and praised: "I knew my You'er was capable and capable."

Li You said: "Mother, this is just the beginning. It won't take long. I dare not say that wealth is as good as a country, but I am definitely a wealthy man of the Tang Dynasty..." The two of them chattered about family matters.

Qiaoyun was on the side and wanted to speak but stopped. Queen Yin winked her and told her not to be troubled.

Li You pretended not to see it, and after talking for a while, he said goodbye and left.

After leaving Guangcui Palace, Zhou Gan waited outside with an ugly face. He said, "Prince, the Empress has been bullied." He told Li You what he heard from the palace maid and eunuch.

Li You was furious when he heard this.
Chapter completed!