After hearing her gossip, all the civil and military officials went crazy.

Chapter 36 Being Insulted
Fang Lingchu was truly in awe of the wisdom of the ancients!

They stood on the shoulders of giants, but Ma Caidie wrote so much just by observing and doing things. She's amazing.

A modern-day agricultural science PhD!
Fang Lingchu kept sighing inwardly, while also acknowledging Ma Caidie's strength.

The Crown Prince stood up and came over to look. He stood behind Fang Lingchu and looked at the book in her hand with slight surprise.

Although they were all very common crops, Ma Caidie recorded them very accurately, which shows that she is indeed a very talented person.

The Crown Prince was a head taller than Fang Lingchu, and standing behind her, he could clearly see what was in her hands.

Fang Lingchu felt a shadow above her head, and when she looked up, she met the Crown Prince's amber eyes.

Fang Lingchu looked away, handed over what she was holding, and left that place of trouble.

The Crown Prince also saw Fang Lingchu blush for a moment, and he was somewhat charmed by her cuteness.

Fang Lingchu felt only shame. Everyone in her family was 170cm tall, and her brothers were all over 180cm, while she was just over 160cm.

She felt looked down upon by the Crown Prince, who was 190 cm tall.

[System, do you have any medicine to help me grow taller? Give me one, I want to grow taller.]

The system asked, confused: "Why? You're still young, you can still grow! Host, don't force growth! Take it slow."

Fang Lingchu said tearfully, "I feel like I was just humiliated by the Crown Prince."

The Crown Prince? She looked completely innocent; when had he ever insulted her?

The system was also completely bewildered, not understanding what the Crown Prince had done to insult Fang Lingchu.

The question was asked: "When did this happen? How come I didn't notice?"

Fang Lingchu said fiercely, "He could have seen what I was holding just by standing behind me! Who does he think he is? He's infuriating!"

Fang Lingchu was filled with impotent rage, and at the same time secretly cursed the Crown Prince.

Ma Caidie heard Fang Lingchu so boldly cursing the Crown Prince in her heart, and that the other party could hear it too.

He was inwardly worried for the princess, and at the same time, he was thinking about how he should take the blame for the princess if the crown prince blamed him so that he wouldn't be discovered.

The Crown Prince didn't care; she dared to do that even to her own father, let alone him, the Crown Prince.

Besides, I couldn't bear to say anything to her, what else could I do?

Three people, two thoughts, and one person silently weeping in their heart.

Seeing its host like this, the system said with some heartache, "Host, don't be sad. When you grow up, you'll definitely be as tall as your sister. Don't worry, at worst you can find a husband who's taller and stronger than the Crown Prince."

Fang Lingchu thought about it for a moment, and if she really wanted to get married, then this standard wouldn't be unacceptable.

Upon hearing the system's words, the crown prince thought for a moment and realized that there seemed to be only one eligible man who was taller and better-looking than him.

only…….

The crown prince thought of someone, but that person hadn't appeared for a long time.

Fang Lingchu asked the system curiously: "Are there really people taller than the Crown Prince, more handsome, and more skilled in martial arts than him?"

After all, Fang Lingchu had seen that among the capable aristocratic families, those who were more handsome than the Crown Prince were not as good at martial arts, those who were better at martial arts were not as handsome, and those who were good at both martial arts and appearance were not as good as the Crown Prince.

The system confidently stated: "Of course there is, and it'll even be your type!"

Fang Lingchu became even more curious. What type of person did she like? How come she didn't know?

Fang Lingchu suddenly realized the system had tricked her and said, "Life isn't just about getting married. I have plenty of food and clothing, and I'm even a minor official now. Why should I suffer the hardships of love and marriage?"

Although the system didn't understand Fang Lingchu's meaning, it felt that what she said made sense, so it stopped dwelling on the matter. Even so, Fang Lingchu was still very curious about who the person the system was referring to was.

"But who are you talking about? I've never heard of them before."

The system chuckled and then said: [Young General Gu Wangyan.]

Upon hearing this name, the Crown Prince's eyes dimmed slightly; that once dashing young man in fine clothes and riding a spirited horse.

Fang Lingchu looked completely bewildered.

The system said: "[It's that General Gu's family. The entire family was slaughtered overnight, except for the only surviving son, the young General Gu. You even said it was a pity, didn't you? You've forgotten.]"

After being reminded by the system, Fang Lingchu remembered that she had gone to comfort the young master.

Why did you suddenly bring him up? What's wrong?

The system suddenly said shyly, "[You really understand me, host. The luck quest hasn't made much progress, has it? That young general has such a tragic past and is so powerful. I was wondering if a luck quest might appear!]"

Fang Lingchu had an "I knew it" look on her face.

[Zhang Gang's task won't yield results for another month. Are there any daily tasks available recently?]

The system said: "Yes, that's what we're doing today."

Fang Lingchu was dumbfounded. What had she done today?
What did I do today?

The system checked the daily tasks: 【Have three seventh-rank officials beat up the scumbag Wang Qi for 10 minutes. Task reward: 10 buckets of family-sized instant noodles.】

Fang Lingchu glanced at the task panel: "Family Bucket"—ahhhh, she wanted to eat it!

She absolutely has to eat this family bucket today.

Then Fang Lingchu smiled and looked at Ma Caidie, asking, "Miss Ma, how's your research going?"

Although Ma Caidie didn't know what Fang Lingchu was planning, she still answered truthfully, "I've never seen this plant before. Does the princess know anything about it?"

Fang Lingchu said, "I don't know much about it either, but I know a place that can definitely give you inspiration."

Ma Caidie asked in confusion, "Where?"

Fang Lingchu smiled, looking exactly like a witch trying to seduce a young girl: "Agricultural Affairs Department, how about it, do you want to work for our Emperor!"

Looking at the elated Fang Lingchu, Ma Caidie said somewhat shyly, "Princess, although I really want to, I am a woman."

Hearing her say that, Fang Lingchu was displeased.

“What’s wrong with being a woman? I’m a woman too. I can still go to court. Don’t belittle yourself. Just tell me if you want to go or not.”

Ma Caidie looked at the Crown Prince, hoping he could persuade Fang Lingchu.

Fang Lingchu turned her head and said, "Why are you looking at the Crown Prince? Look at me. Just tell me if you want to or not, and I'll figure out the rest."

Ma Caidie looked at the princess with a firm and serious gaze, as if the princess would be ready to fight for her if she simply said so.

But how could she let the princess risk her life for her!

"Princess, please don't..."

Fang Lingchu didn't want to hear anything else, so she interrupted her and asked again, "Just tell me if you want to or not, don't say anything else."

Ma Caidie was really in a dilemma. She thought about it, but she didn't want the princess to do anything dangerous for her sake.

The Crown Prince, unable to bear it any longer, said, "Lord Fang, the court's appointment of officials is not so simple. This matter needs to be handled slowly. You should let her figure out how to save this pot of potatoes."

(End of this chapter)