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

Chapter 32 New Mission

Chapter 32 New Mission

The hall suddenly echoed with Feng Xiran's voice, reminiscent of how it had been before. Feng Xiran was filled with anger at the damned system and thought about giving it a good jolt someday, just to let it experience the sensation of being shocked.

Seeing Feng Tianhuang's gaze piercing through her like a blade, Feng Xiran shakily raised her hand. She was still reeling from the shock and could barely steady her legs; every step she took made her legs tremble. Seeing Feng Tianhuang's face darkening further, Feng Xiran decided to bow down: "I meant that we should pray for the Emperor's protection and hope for the rain."

Feng Tianhuang glared at her after hearing this, and the Minister of Astronomy snorted coldly: "Your Highness, merely asking for the Emperor's protection won't help. It's been so long, and the rain still hasn't come."

"Your Highness, you don't understand the suffering of the common people. You don't know what kind of consequences this drought will bring," said the female official who had previously reported to Feng Xiran, expressing disdain.

Feng Tianhuang frowned at these words. Even Feng Muqing was called here. The female official who had been cold towards Feng Xiran couldn't help but smile and said, "I heard that the First Princess has started organizing food relief for the refugees. Truly thoughtful."

"Oh, Muqing has done well, but she must be careful with her health," Feng Tianhuang smiled and nodded at Feng Muqing.

Hearing her mother's praise in front of everyone, Feng Muqing's face turned slightly red with embarrassment, and she shyly said, "It's what I should be doing." She might have gotten a bit too emotional in her response, and she couldn't stop coughing.

"And you, what are your thoughts?" Feng Xiran thought about how double-standard these people were and was suddenly called out by Feng Tianhuang.

"I believe that first, we need to assess the disaster situation. Besides reducing and exempting taxes, we should also provide loans for grain and seeds to farmers. The most important thing is to improve water conservancy. Previously, when I visited the flood-stricken areas, I thought water conservancy needed to be addressed, and my view remains the same now. If it's not feasible, we might have to divert water, but that's a massive project. If we can only observe, the court should provide relief grain to stabilize the people's hearts. Another method is to relocate the disaster-stricken people to more prosperous areas, but these are their homes, and they are reluctant to leave unless absolutely necessary. The key is to stabilize people's hearts and give them hope."

Feng Tianhuang didn't expect Feng Xiran to speak so thoughtfully. Was this really her rebellious daughter who was lazy and unable to distinguish grains?

The old tutor was in tears. Was this still the student who used to nap in class and frequently skipped school?

"Who is willing to go to the disaster area?" Feng Tianhuang looked at the gathered officials with a satisfied expression.

"Mother, I am willing to go."

Feng Xiran was still fighting with the system about whether she could avoid going, but seeing Feng Muqing voluntarily offer herself, she was determined to show her talent to the Empress this time, especially since Feng Xiran had previously stolen the limelight!

"Muqing, don't be foolish. With your health, you may offer suggestions, but you should not go," Feng Tianhuang frowned.

Feng Xiran thought that her sister truly didn't understand the hardships. Moving a little made her breathe heavily; her body would definitely not withstand the arduous journey, let alone going to a disaster area.