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

Chapter 23 The Hawk

Chapter 23 The Hawk

Feng Xiran was still inspecting the medical clinic, thinking she should take some time to check around the city. After a disaster, there are often subsequent epidemics and other diseases, which she had seen before. At that time, there would be many casualties.

"I must stay vigilant!" Feng Xiran murmured.

She looked up and saw that Jing Sa had come with Lan Yun, Ji Ming, and the others.

"We couldn't stay at the mansion knowing our conscience was uneasy, so we came over to see if the Princess needs anything."

Feng Xiran was quite pleased to hear this. Her husband was becoming more considerate, not needing her to worry too much. If only that handsome face would smile at her more often, their relationship wouldn't be so distant.

"Come with me for a walk!" Feng Xiran suggested. Of course, she asked Fei Shuang to stay at the clinic, and went out alone with Jing Sa to stroll through the city.

Fei Shuang was a bit uneasy, but Jing Sa said, "Don't worry, I'll take good care of her!"

Seeing Jing Sa so considerate was rare, and Feng Xiran didn't want to refuse his offer.

Walking through the city, it was gradually returning to its former vitality. Under Jing Sa's arrangement, the citizens on the city wall were receiving thin porridge in an orderly fashion. The despair on their faces was not as pronounced as before, and the line was quite long.

Shops on the streets were starting to reopen, and daily necessities were still in business, except for the taverns.

"Thank you, Jing Sa," Feng Xiran said sincerely, which was rare for her.

Though Jing Sa was not talkative or skilled in charming people, he was steady and reliable. Feng Xiran, upon reflection, realized she knew very little about him.

"Actually, if you wish to return, I could ask the Empress Mother to send you back!" Feng Xiran had never considered him as a true husband. He was essentially someone she had taken forcibly, and granting him freedom would be a good thing.

"Princess, where would I go? Where should I go?" Jing Sa's lips curled into a mocking smile. Who was he? Just a pawn. Where should he go?

"Heh, I was just joking. Go wherever you want! If you want to leave in the future, just let me know, and I'll set you free."

Feng Xiran felt that if Chen Siyi was like the wind, Jing Sa was like a hawk in a cage, with its wings bound but destined to soar into the sky one day.

"If the Princess wants to bring someone into the mansion, just do it," Jing Sa said, displeased with Feng Xiran's words, and spoke sarcastically.

Feng Xiran felt he might have misunderstood her again, so she calmly changed the subject.

"In the city, I've asked Yao Xiang and the others to be more vigilant with disinfection to prevent the consumption of untreated water and the spread of disease from drowned livestock. The rural areas are less organized, so I'm worried about the implementation . Do you have any suggestions?" Feng Xiran said.

Jing Sha was surprised that Feng Xiran discussed this with him. Wasn't it the case that these matters were supposed to be handled by Lan Yun?

"Why don't you discuss it with the top scholar Lan? As a lord, I don't have the qualifications for this." Jing Sha thought about his situation. In his own country, men were in power and could discuss national affairs , but here in Tianfeng, where women were in charge, men's positions were indeed very low.

"It's fine. After all, it's just the two of us. No one will criticize us."

With Feng Xiran's permission, Jing Sha spoke carefully. Feng Xiran felt that if Jing Sha weren't in this situation, he could have truly pursued his ambitions.

"Later, let's bring the county magistrate and go check things out below."

Feng Xiran suggested, as if discussing a parade.

"This county magistrate may not be very wise but is obedient. If we had a more insightful superior to guide us, there wouldn't be any mistakes."

Jing Sha tried to offer his opinions, observing Feng Xiran's expression. Seeing that Feng Xiran was not displeased, he relaxed and continued speaking.

Feng Xiran nodded. She had thought the same thing, though she had not yet decided on whom to recommend after returning.

Upon returning to the medical clinic, Feng Xiran summoned Lan Yun and the county magistrate to inspect the situation. She thought that if the groundwork hadn't been laid earlier, things might be chaotic now, so she considered letting Lan Yun and the others handle it entirely.

After lunch, Feng Xiran and Jing Sha took a carriage to the outskirts of the city.

The land outside the city had been waterlogged for days, and the water was gradually receding.

However, the crops lay scattered and barely survived. The farmers tried to salvage what they could from the already drowned crops, sighing as they looked at the clouds in the sky.

There were quite a few people at the fields, attempting to see if any of the crops could be saved.

Farmers rely heavily on good weather for their livelihood. Given the situation, it seemed they might have no harvest this autumn. It appeared necessary to ask the Empress Mother if the taxes in this area could be reduced.

"System, do you have any good methods to save these crops?" Feng Xiran quietly asked the system.

"Ding dong, sorry, host, but there are no solutions available at the moment. You'll need to use your own brain and wisdom!" The system responded blandly, rejecting Feng Xiran's request.

Feng Xiran recalled videos she had watched in the past, trying to think of a solution.