Daqing, Kyoto.
In the imperial study room, Xiao Yan frowned and looked at the memorial in his hand. He couldn't remember which letter this was, but it was all because of the severe cold weather, and he wanted the court to distribute food for disaster relief.
"Where is Li Qin now?"
"Master Li has arrived at Xifeng City, where the weather is the most severe." An Yi, who was hiding in the darkness, responded immediately.
Xiao Yan put down the memorial in his hand and rubbed his brows, "Protect him."
Li Qin is a talented person, otherwise Xiao Yan would not have transferred him back as soon as he returned to Beijing. Although he was not promoted, he was indeed reused. Li Qin also worked hard and completed every task very well. This time, if there was really no one available, Xiao Yan would not let him leave Kyoto. But looking at the entire court, no one understands the people's sentiments better than Li Qin. He is a good official who is dedicated to the people, but he is not pedantic and capable.
"Yes, we will never let Mr. Li get hurt."
Xiao Yan nodded, looking at the pile of memorials in front of him, he seemed to understand his father's previous mood.
"What is Father doing?"
An Yi hesitated for a moment and said, "The emperor has been reading every day recently and has not done anything else."
"You can't look at it all the time. Let Eunuch Zhang remind you that you need to exercise every day, and the imperial doctor should also ask for Ping An's pulse on time."
"Prince, don't worry. Eunuch Zhang has arranged everything very well. The emperor's health has obviously improved a lot recently and he is in good spirits. The imperial doctor also said that the emperor's condition is getting better and better. The princess's medicinal diet is very useful."
Hearing Su Yue, Xiao Yan raised the corners of his lips, "My sister is very talented in this area."
I don’t know how this girl is doing now. Although she has received a few letters, they are all business matters and everything else has been brushed aside. Xiao Yan also knew about her injury from other people's mouths.
"Have there been any changes over there at the border?"
"Not yet. We don't see much chance of winning in the Northern Territory, so we are going to hold off."
Xiao Yan smiled coldly, "I won't hold it off forever. How can I let go so easily after planning for hundreds of years?"
"What does the prince mean?"
Xiao Yan was silent and did not respond to An Yi. He didn't need to remind him. The uncles at the border must also know, especially Xiao Han was still there, but he didn't know what the North Territory was planning? It's menacing but ends in a tailspin...
"Where's Zhang Zifeng, is everything going well there?"
"Zhang Xiaohou is indeed very talented in business. Mr. Su gave him the resources of food and medicinal materials, and he did a good job. Mr. Li can supply all the food and medicinal materials. It has been secretly transported to the border. However, he also asked his subordinates to remind you that those businessmen did not dare to raise the price of food to avoid offending the court, but secretly they also united and stopped selling to the outside world. As a result, people in many places cannot buy food."
"Pah!" Xiao Yan slapped his hand on the table, "At this time, you still want to make money for the country, which is in dire straits."
"However, because of this, Zhang Xiaohou secretly contacted and accepted a lot at a slightly higher price, but... this is not a long-term solution."
"There has always been collusion between government and businessmen. How clean do you think these businessmen will be?"
"The prince means to arrest him directly? But there are so many people..."
"You don't need to have all of them, just find a few models. The influential ones will scare the monkeys."
"Yes, my subordinate understands. Let's make arrangements now." An Yi cupped his hands and left quietly.
Xiao Lizi stepped forward at the right time and gave Xiao Yan a cup of hot tea, "Master, please take a break. Do you want something to eat?"
Xiao Yan took a sip of hot tea. This tea was given to him by his sister, and his heart suddenly felt warm. "I'm really hungry. I want to eat noodles." What he didn't finish was that he wanted to eat the noodles made by his sister. It's simple. Chicken noodle soup, add some vegetables and an egg...
Xiao Lizi immediately arranged for the imperial kitchen to do it. The prince was really tired these days and had lost weight, so he had to make up for it.
Xiao Yan had just taken a bite of the noodles when An Yi, who had just left, came back. Seeing his master put down his chopsticks again, Xiao Lizi glared at An Yi with dissatisfaction.
An Yi was a little confused. It seemed that he had never offended the little eunuch beside the prince...
"What's up?"
"Third Young Master Su has sent back some things. Prince, would you like to take a look?" An Yi showed a rare expression of excitement, then took out a letter from his arms and handed it to Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yan raised his eyes slightly, and Xiao Lizi took the letter and handed it to Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yan became interested when he saw the words on the envelope. It was his sister's handwriting. At a glance, the corners of Xiao Yan's mouth raised. It was indeed good news.
"Let's go out of the palace."
"Ah? Now? Prince, it's getting dark soon." Xiao Lizi reminded.
Xiao Yan ignored him and said, "Bring me some regular clothes and go back early. By the way, I'll inform my grandfather and let him go with us."
"yes."
Soon, Su Huan and Xiao Yan arrived at the warehouse. This was Su Qian's warehouse and it was full of corn.
"Is this food edible?" Su Huan couldn't believe it. He had never seen such food before.
"It's edible, General, and it tastes so good, tender and glutinous." He was answered by a middle-aged man who had returned from transporting goods. He was dark-skinned, but looked very festive. He was Su Qian's boss. So, although Su Huan looked familiar, he couldn't pronounce his name.
Su Huan nodded, "That's good news. You can try it when spring comes next year."
"You don't have to wait until next year. My sister's letter mentioned a method using a greenhouse. I'll arrange for someone to try it when I get back." Xiao Yan recalled the proposal in the letter, but Su Yue only mentioned it briefly, because She doesn't really understand it herself. Although as a modern person, greenhouse vegetables and fruits are very common, her profession is a killer and she really doesn't understand agriculture.
Su Huan didn't understand this aspect, so he naturally had no objection. "Put some in for me and I'll try it when I go home."
Old Yu actively arranged for his men to pick out the fresh ones and took two large bags. Then he grinned his big white teeth and said, "General, these are fresh, you can steam them or cook them when you go home. Oh, by the way, there are also boxes of things. "The men were very discerning and immediately moved the box of pearls over, "The princess asked me to bring this to the old lady and several other ladies."
He opened it directly in front of everyone. The plump and moist pearls made everyone hold their breath. Old Yu continued as if he didn't see it, "The princess said, let the old lady follow A few ladies use it to make beautiful jewelry, which can also be given away.”
Su Huan's mouth twitched slightly, such a precious thing, used as jewelry? Give it away? This girl is so generous, she's a little bit tasteful.
Xiao Yan had the same thought at the moment. Why didn't his sister bring him anything back?
