Reincarnated into a Female-Dominated World to Build Infrastructure (Translated)

Chapter 8 The unparalleled and graceful Young Master Siyi

Chapter 8 The unparalleled and graceful Young Master Siyi

"Naturally, my master is unparalleled in grace and talent..." Yao Xiang spoke of Chen Siyi with admiration, as if she were a fangirl.

"Can you tell me something I don't know? I've heard all this before." Ji Ming couldn't help but interrupt after listening to her for so long, as it was all familiar to him.

Chen Siyi was the ideal man that all men in Tianfeng aspired to be and the object of admiration for all the women. Though few had ever seen his face, those who had were without exception mesmerized by him.

He was as free as the wind, and because he once saved the empress' life, she issued a decree naming him the sole male physician in Tianfeng. However, he was naturally free-spirited and unbound by formalities. His greatest dream was to travel the world and heal those he could, but since he saved people on a whim, most couldn't track his whereabouts, which made him seem quite mysterious.

"I'll tell you something, but don't let the Crown Princess know-actually, Chen Siyi isn't really my master. He was the one who sent me here, though, and he has some slight connection with my real master."

"And where is your master?"

"He has ascended to immortality." Yao Xiang sighed lightly as she mentioned her master. She never understood why her master was so tormented by love, but after meeting Chen Siyi, she finally realized why her master had loved yet remained unfulfilled.

Feng Xiran, however, had no knowledge of the connection between Chen Siyi and Yao Xiang's master. At this moment, she and Lan Yun had arrived at a dam in Yongfèng City, a critical structure for the local area. Downstream were many villages and farmlands.

The county magistrate pointed to the dam ahead for Feng Xiran to see, "Crown Princess, this is the most important dam in this area."

Continuous rainfall had caused the reservoir's water level to rise excessively, further worsening sediment buildup. If this continued, the villages and farmlands downstream would be completely wiped out.

"Quick, we have half a day left! Send for skilled swimmers immediately. They need to shore up the dam and clear the sediment from the reservoir, or the consequences will be unimaginable." Feng Xiran, sensing the impending danger, nodded to Lan Yun and began issuing orders.

Clearing sediment from the dam with water still in the reservoir was a monumental task, so only highly skilled swimmers could manage it. To avoid exhaustion, the workers would need to be replaced at regular intervals to prevent accidents.

"But... but, Your Highness, most of the men have already been sent to repair the city walls. We might not have enough manpower here."

"Summon the lǐzhèng (village chief)! Stop wasting time and hurry!" Feng Xīrán was on the verge of losing her patience with the dithering magistrate, given how urgent the situation was.

In no time, the lǐzhèng and the magistrate came stumbling in. The lǐzhèng was about to bow, but Feng Xīrán stopped him, as this wasn't the time for formalities. She explained the gravity of the situation.

The lǐzhèng turned pale as a sheet and stammered, "You mean the rain is going to continue for several days?"

"Our fields! Our village! What will happen to us?" As she spoke, she began to cry.

"Shut up! Get people over here to clear the mud! If we wait until the rain falls again, it will be too late." Feng Xīrán was ready to kick her.

"Right, right, I'll go get people immediately. But... we don't have enough people in our village."