NFBE Chapter 178 Wanting to access the prison roster
Chapter 178 Wanting to access the prison roster
Ying Wuyou's knitting class was progressing very smoothly, and the older women quickly mastered the key techniques under her careful guidance. However, this was just the beginning. Next, Ying Wuyou patiently taught them more complex techniques such as overlocking and seaming.
The women listened intently to Ying Wuyou's explanations and actively practiced. After a morning of repeated practice and guidance, all the women successfully mastered the key points of knitting. Seeing everyone knitting skillfully, Ying Wuyou felt very gratified and left the cheerful courtyard, leaving the women to continue enjoying the fun of knitting.
Ying Wuyou slowly walked back to her courtyard, gently pushed open the door, and went straight to her desk to sit down. She closed her eyes slightly, adjusted her breathing, and relaxed for a moment. Then she opened her eyes and asked the system: "System, could you please search for and organize relevant information about coal mining methods, precautions, and the entire process for me?"
The system quickly responded: [Okay, host, please wait a moment.]
Hearing the system's reply, Ying Wuyou nodded, then took advantage of the waiting time to close her eyes and rest. After all, there had been too many and complicated matters lately, and she truly felt physically and mentally exhausted. However, she knew very well that Great Qin was currently at a crucial stage of development, and any small mistake could lead to serious consequences. Therefore, no matter how hard or tiring it was, she had to grit her teeth and persevere, and as soon as possible properly arrange and implement every task she had carefully planned.
Not long after, a crisp "ding" sounded, and the system's clear and pleasant voice rang out in Ying Wuyou's mind: [Host, the information you requested has been carefully compiled by this system!]
Hearing this, Ying Wuyou's lips curled up slightly, revealing a satisfied smile, and she replied softly, "Hmm, not bad, not bad. System, I didn't expect your work efficiency to be so high."
Upon hearing this, the system seemed a little smug, and its voice unconsciously rose a few decibels, saying with a hint of arrogance: "Of course! With this system on the job, how could I not accomplish anything?" After saying that, it even let out a soft laugh.
Ying Wuyou simply smiled slightly and didn't say anything more. Instead, she quickly focused her attention on the coal mining process, knowledge, and various related details that the system had just compiled. Her eyes were fixed on the text and images on the virtual screen in front of her, her expression focused and serious, as if she were completely immersed in this new field.
As time ticked by, Ying Wuyou finally finished reviewing all the materials. However, this was only the beginning. She closed her eyes and mentally dissected what she had just seen, carefully analyzing the key points and potential problems in each section.
A short while later, Ying Wuyou suddenly opened her eyes. Immediately afterward, she reached for a pen and paper and began writing rapidly, the pen tip scratching against the paper. For the entire afternoon, Ying Wuyou was completely absorbed in organizing information related to the coal mine.
As the sun set and a magnificent sunset painted the sky, Ying Wuyou slowly stopped what she was doing. She looked up, rubbed her slightly sore eyes, and then turned to look out the window, realizing that it was already getting late. So, she gently put down her pen and paper, stood up to stretch her slightly stiff body, and then stepped out of the room.
"Uncle Liu, please arrange a carriage for me," Ying Wuyou called out to Uncle Liu outside.
“Okay, please wait a moment, Miss,” Uncle Liu replied.
Soon, Ying Wuyou boarded the carriage returning to the palace. The carriage sped along, its wheels rumbling and kicking up clouds of dust. Before long, the carriage entered the magnificent Xianyang Palace. Upon reaching the Chaohua Palace, the driver brought the carriage to a smooth stop. The door opened, and Ying Wuyou gracefully alighted.
Almost at the same moment, Cui'er and Lan'er, who had been waiting there, came running like two cheerful little birds. Their faces were beaming with bright smiles as they greeted Ying Wuyou in unison, "Miss, you're back!" Ying Wuyou smiled and nodded, then walked into Chaohua Palace with them.
After leaving Ying Wuyou's estate in a hurry, Meng Tian rode at full speed straight to the Court of Justice. Just as he arrived at the gate of the Court of Justice, he happened to run into Li Si, who was also in a hurry and preparing to leave.
Meng Tian quickly reined in his horse, dismounted, and bowed to Li Si, saying, "Commander Li, why are you in such a hurry? Is there something important on your mind?"
When Li Si saw Meng Tian suddenly appear, he was slightly startled at first, then composed himself and looked at Meng Tian with a surprised expression, asking, "General Meng, why have you come to see me today? Is there perhaps some urgent matter?"
Meng Tian nodded and replied solemnly, "Indeed, I do have some matters that require Li Tingwei's assistance."
Upon hearing this, Li Si frowned, his face showing difficulty, and said, "General Meng, to be honest, I do have an extremely urgent matter to attend to right now and must leave immediately. How about you come back another day?" With that, he made as if to leave.
However, Meng Tian stepped forward and blocked Li Si's path, shaking his head firmly and saying, "Commander Li, I am truly sorry, but this matter is also extremely urgent for me and cannot be delayed! I hope that you, Commander Li, can be lenient."
For a moment, the two were deadlocked, neither willing to give in. Li Si was secretly anxious, wanting to forcefully break free from Meng Tian's obstruction, but he dared not act rashly because of the other party's status. Helpless, he could only sigh and compromise, saying, "Alright, alright, since General Meng insists, then please speak freely."
Seeing that Li Si had finally relented, Meng Tian breathed a sigh of relief and quickly said, "I have come here on the orders of His Majesty to review the prison roster."
Upon hearing this, Li Si's eyes widened, and he asked suspiciously, "General Meng, what is the purpose of your request for this prison roster? Besides, prison affairs have never been managed by you, General?"
Meng Tian straightened his body and replied with his head held high, "Minister Li, you may not know this, but this is a task personally assigned to me by the King. I cannot reveal the reasons behind it. Please, Minister Li, give me the list of prisoners as soon as possible."