Liu Tián Qǔ had descended the hill from her meeting with Supervisor Kuo. When suddenly Liu Tián Qǔ struck with the image of a food shortage and being responsible for feeding tens of thousands of people in a massive food storage. An image of thousands of people lined up in front of her starving and holding out empty bowls for food popped into her head. Liu Tián Qǔ almost fell down the long stairs of the huge hill. By the time Liu Tián Qǔ made it to the bottom of the stairs, she was in a daze. A proverb Liu Tián Qǔ's father once told her in her past life popped into her head. 'A smart person wouldn't begin to dig a well only when they feel thirsty.'

As Liu Tián Qǔ stood in the middle of the walkway looking up at the sky. The only thing she could think of a glasshouse of her past life where food could be grown all year round. However, she wouldn't even know where to begin to go about tackling that monster. As Liu Tián Qǔ stood there thinking. She finally decided to discard all the complicated ideas of the technology of the 21st century. She had no way to control the lighting and temperature in a glasshouse in this world.

Rice was not an issue. Rice could be stored indefinitely if stored properly. Suddenly Liu Tián Qǔ thought of the charmed storage spaces Housekeeper Gao took her to see last night. The underground storage space was enormous, and there were several of them. Liu Tián Qǔ decided it would be better if she would buy up some farming land outside of the city to grow food. And slowly fill up the storage spaces from the food she grew. Purchasing food from farmers during harvest season was also an option.

'There is no fire. This is not something that I need to do immediately. There is no famine or food shortage right now. However, although there is no famine or food shortage now. I want to prepare in the event of one. I will just make this a side project and slowly get things rolling. But, for now, let's take care of the matters at hand.' Liu Tián Qǔ thought to herself.

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With that decided, Liu Tián Qǔ turned and began to walk towards the main kitchens. Liu Tián Qǔ stopped by the Kitchens three times a day. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner to give the chefs of the kitchen some pointers. The food had improved, but to Liu Tián Qǔ it is still very much lacking. As Liu Tián Qǔ head towards the main kitchens, she heard someone call her. "Young Master Liu, Young Master Liu," Liu Tián Qǔ turned to see Butler Zhou running towards her.

Concern washed through her. What would make Butler Zhou run in this manner. Something must have gone wrong. Liu Tián Qǔ instantly hurried toward Butler Zhou to find out what went wrong. "What's wrong, Butler Zhou?" Liu Tián Qǔ asked as they finally met. However, it took a moment for Butler Zhou to answer. He was completely out of breathe.

"Decree," Butler Zhou gasped out as he bend over hands resting on his knees, gasping, trying to catch his breath.

Liu Tián Qǔ understood immediately what Butler Zhou was trying to convey. "You are trying to tell me the decree from the palace has arrived?"

Butler Zhou's head shook up and down. However, he was still unable to speak. Butler Zhou was trying his best to catch his breath. Liu Tián Qǔ waited as Butler Zhou worked to catch his breath. Several moments later, Butler Zhou stood up straight. Although he was sweating heavily and was breathing very hard, he was able to communicate a bit.

Liu Tián Qǔ asked, "Where are the messengers waiting for me?"

"Eunuch Rong is waiting for you in the outer court receiving hall." Butler Zhou managed to gasp out breathing very heavily.

T/N: Eunuch Rong is of no relation to the Duke of Rong of the Fief of Rong that was annihilated with his whole family. Eunuch Rong surname is 融- Róng: to melt, to thaw, to blend, to merge, to be in harmony. The Duke of Rong surname was 荣- Róng: glory, honor, thriving. They are two different surnames.

"Where is Housekeeper Gao and Commander Jiang?" Liu Tián Qǔ asked.

"Housekeeper Gao is serving tea to Eunuch Rong as he waits for you. Commander Jiang went out to take care of the business of securing the residence and have yet to return." Butler Zhou said, breathing heavily.

"Okay, then let us go receive the Emperor's decree," Liu Tián Qǔ said. Liu Tián Qǔ and Butler Zhou hurried off to the receiving hall in the outer courts.