Chapter 35: Spent 8 Million on In-App Purchases

“Princess… um… shall we step outside?”

Because Madam Xu was present, Jiang Yu didn’t want to ask directly. He just wanted to pull Jiang Qingqing aside and speak quietly.

Jiang Qingqing gave Jiang Yu a glance and nodded affirmatively.

“Don’t worry, I’ve got it covered.”

Although she couldn’t do everything herself, she had a powerful backer!

Her backer was none other than the mighty deity!

The Empress Dowager was nothing to be afraid of!

Jiang Qingqing felt an overwhelming sense of confidence, and it was clear that having someone powerful behind her made all the difference.

Madam Xu watched their conversation, now certain that Jiang Qingqing truly had the power to save Weizhou and the Magistrate’s residence.

As soon as Xu Jifeng left, Madam Xu immediately knelt before Jiang Qingqing.

“Your Highness, please save my son. The Empress Dowager has forced everyone in the Magistrate’s residence into a corner. Our servants have dispersed, and our grain supplies have been sealed.”

“My son has had a high fever for several days, and she won’t allow any doctors into the residence to treat him. Even the apothecary shopkeeper is avoiding us.”

“I have no other way.”

Madam Xu grew more and more distraught, kneeling on the ground, sobbing uncontrollably.

Jiang Qingqing reached out to help her up.

She pulled out a pill of ibuprofen from a small pouch, the one Fu Zhengnan had given her earlier, and handed it to Madam Xu.

She comforted her:

“Give this to your child first; it will help alleviate the fever temporarily. The most important thing right now is for me to secure some dry provisions. Don’t worry, he will be fine.”

First, relieve the fever, then when the provisions are stored, she would find the deity for a more targeted treatment.

Madam Xu took the pill, repeatedly thanking her.

She then apologized for her earlier words.

“Your Highness, earlier I spoke harshly about the court, but it was only because I was so worried about my son. Please forgive me…”

Jiang Qingqing gently interrupted her apology by taking her hand.

“It’s fine. Things will get better.”

After this brief exchange, Madam Xu finally understood why Xu Jifeng was so protective of the current court. If the Prince of Daliang was so kind, then the current Emperor must be even wiser.

“There is an empty space next to the Magistrate’s residence. I think it would be perfect for storing the dry provisions.”

Madam Xu suppressed her excitement as she led Jiang Qingqing to the empty area.

Now, everyone in the Magistrate’s residence had hope.

As they walked, Madam Xu explained:

“This area was originally planned to be dug out for a water pond.”

“But later, my husband thought the cost was too high, so the plan was abandoned, and the space has remained unused. Your Highness, do you think this will work?”

Jiang Qingqing took a look around the area. It seemed fine to her.

It was spacious and close to the entrance—perfect for transporting supplies.

“Madam, please go back and take care of the child. Jiang Yu and I will manage here.”

Jiang Qingqing gently urged Madam Xu to leave.

She hurried to a corner and quietly spoke to Fu Zhengnan.

“Deity~ I found the empty space~”

The small figure on the screen, crouching on the ground, seemed to be sneaking around, making Fu Zhengnan chuckle.

He scrolled through the shopping interface, clicking to purchase in the “compressed biscuits” section.

Unit price: 100 RMB per bag

Quantity: 50,000 bags

System notification:

[Special offer purchase limit reached]

[The price of this product will increase by 20% with further purchases]

Fu Zhengnan raised an eyebrow.

Though he had never eaten compressed biscuits, the unit price seemed a bit off.

Merchants are always sensitive to numbers. When the money was being spent on Jiang Qingqing, he hadn’t thought much about it.

But once it was being spent on others, Fu Zhengnan began to be more cautious.

He flipped through two more pages of products.

[White steamed buns]

20 RMB each.

Limited-time offer: Free large steamer.

Fu Zhengnan thought steamed buns weren’t a bad option.

Practical.

Initially, he planned to buy 100,000 servings of compressed biscuits, but now he decided on 50,000 servings of compressed biscuits, 50,000 servings of white steamed buns, and 200,000 bottles of mineral water.

After this purchase, his black card was instantly charged 8 million RMB.

When it was time to enter the password, Fu Zhengnan didn’t even blink, only gently reminding Jiang Qingqing to be careful.

He was worried the items might fall on her.

Jiang Qingqing, obediently, shifted to one side and continued crouching.

In the blink of an eye, the empty space before her was neatly filled with countless boxes and steamers.

Jiang Qingqing was so surprised that she immediately stood up and ran to the steamer. Lifting the lid, she exclaimed,

“Wow! It’s steamed buns!”

“I haven’t had steamed buns in so long!”

Jiang Qingqing immediately grabbed one. She loved soft, fluffy food like this.

“These have a milky scent and are oozing with egg yolk. Want to try one?”

Fu Zhengnan, looking at the category of steamed buns in the store, asked in a calm voice.

He hadn’t known that Jiang Qingqing liked these.

He thought she only liked Dongpo pork.

Jiang Qingqing’s eyes lit up when she heard the mention of the milky scent!

“Eat! Eat! Eat!”

Jiang Qingqing quickly responded.

Her cheeks puffed slightly, and her bright, peach blossom eyes gleamed like snow. She looked even softer than a steamed bun.

Jiang Yu stood at a distance, watching.

Like an outsider, he observed Jiang Qingqing talking to someone, though he had no idea who. The smile on her face never faded, her eyes curving into crescents.

Piles of food stacked in front of them—it should have been a joyful sight.

Yet, for some reason, Jiang Yu felt a bit down.

Jiang Qingqing, happily eating, suddenly remembered Jiang Yu’s presence. She quickly waved at him.

“Jiang Yu, come over! There’s something delicious!”

Jiang Yu snapped out of his thoughts and shook his head, trying to rid himself of the inexplicable emotions. He forced a cheerful expression as he walked toward her, pretending to be excited.

“How good is it? Let me try one.”

Jiang Qingqing, never one to be stingy, eagerly handed him several buns filled with golden, flowing filling.

She even warned him,

“Eat slowly, or it’ll spill onto your clothes.”

When Jiang Yu took the buns, his fingers brushed against Jiang Qingqing’s fingertips—whether intentionally or not, he himself wasn’t sure.

Jiang Qingqing, oblivious as ever, continued happily eating, completely unaware.

But Fu Zhengnan noticed.

His eyes darkened.

——

Before long, Xu Jifeng hurried back with several subordinates. When he saw the courtyard filled with food, his eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.

Neatly stacked boxes, steaming baskets—some still emitting heat.

How…

How was this even possible in such a short time?

“Governor Xu, distribute these supplies in batches. Set up multiple collection points. They’ve been starving for too long—there will surely be fights over the food,” Jiang Qingqing instructed, setting down her bun.

Xu Jifeng nodded without hesitation and stepped forward to inspect the provisions.

When he saw the compressed biscuits and bottled water, he paused in surprise.

“Your Highness, what are these?”

Jiang Qingqing, recalling Fu Zhengnan’s explanation, stepped up to clarify.

“These are compressed biscuits. Just one piece can sustain a person for an entire day.”

She then twisted open a bottle of mineral water and demonstrated,

“And with these containers, there’s no need to worry about how to carry water anymore.”

Xu Jifeng was stunned.

Such miraculous things existed in the imperial court?

Truly, the Heavens were watching over the Liang Dynasty.

Jiang Qingqing had almost finished giving instructions and was just about to say she needed some rest when Fu Zhengnan’s voice suddenly reached her ear.

“Come inside for a moment.”

Jiang Qingqing: ???

Huh?

What treasure did he have that required her to go in?