The fool has become a spirit, and she can speak

"You should stay for lunch. The palace has recently added two new cooks, and the dishes they cook are very much to the emperor's liking! The emperor has repeatedly praised the meals over the past few days."

Shang Xi was more honest than her. She said whatever she thought: "I want to have dinner here, too, is that okay? I... I actually want to learn more about needlework!"

If she had had this energy earlier, she would have been able to sew two pairs of socks. Why would she make Madam Wan feel so disappointed?

Isn't it that she doesn't want to go home, isn't it that she wants to avoid Madam Wan? Wan Baiqian and Zhong Siyu know her little thoughts very well, but no one exposes her. Everyone has things that they can't do well, can't do, or don't want to do. Isn't it that Wan Baiqian hates needlework as much as she does? In terms of needlework, Wan Baiqian and Shang Xi are both unsuccessful. So the two who share the same suffering should stop laughing at each other, because they understand each other's suffering.

Zhong Siyu was actually happy that they could stay here for a whole day. "It's great that you can stay here for a day. I'll have someone go to the imperial kitchen to tell them to bring you food in the evening."

Shang Xi shouted in her heart: That’s great, I finally don’t have to go home today.

Then Zhong Siyu continued, "But don't worry. The emperor said that you two have little talent, so don't waste brocade and gold thread. So the emperor doesn't plan to let you learn needlework, nor does he invite embroiderers to the palace. Letting you into the palace is just a formality."

"Really?" Shang Xisi was so excited that she felt like she had won five million. She didn't expect such a good thing to happen to her. Was her luck going to change from now on? Shang Xisi was so excited that her gratitude to Wan Lianxing reached its peak.

"My little uncle is wise! Well, since we don't have to learn needlework, what are we still doing in the palace? Let's go to the streets. Shi Hongjiao came to our house that day and said that a new restaurant has opened in Fengying City. The food is very good. How about we go and try it?"

Wan Baiqian was the first to raise her hand and agree. She would never spoil Shang Xi's fun. "I want to have a few drinks today to relax!"

"No problem!" Shang Xi patted his chest, "It's my treat. You can eat whatever you want today and drink whatever you want. The three of us won't leave until we are drunk today."

Zhong Siyu also agreed with both hands. She had been feeling a little depressed these past two days because Princess Zhuoyang had moved into the palace. She couldn't tell anyone about her distress. Although the emperor didn't care about Princess Zhuoyang, there was no shortage of people to serve her in the Chenqing Palace, and even the guards were extremely strict.

So Zhong Siyu also wanted to get drunk! However, she was virtuous and never forgot the emperor when she went out to drink. "If I go out of the palace to drink, I have to tell the emperor to let Youning accompany him for lunch."

Speaking of Cheng Youning, Shang Xi couldn't help but ask a few more questions: "Empress, has Youning been busy with schoolwork recently?"

Shang Xi had wanted to ask about Cheng Youning's current guardian for a long time, but her own situation was not good, so she had never asked.

When Cheng Youning was mentioned today, Shang Xi wanted to know about the child's situation in the palace, and whether he was doing the same thing every day as she saw.

Because Cheng Youning likes to say one thing in front of others and another behind their backs. In the past, Cheng Youning would run to Prince Pang's mansion after his morning classes, but recently, Cheng Youning has been going back at lunch time, which is much later than before. Shang Xi wanted to know if this child was using the excuse of visiting his grandfather to deceive the adults and went out for a crazy run.

Zhong Siyu said: "Youning has grown up and become more aware. He studies hard and practices martial arts diligently every day. Even the emperor praises him highly."

"Does Youning study in Ningxin Palace every day?"

Zhong Siyu knew that Shang Xi was concerned about Cheng Youning's academic performance. After all, she was his biological mother, so it was inevitable that she would worry about her child. "The school is located in his Ningxin Palace, and he studies there every day. Do you want to go and have a look? He should be studying in Ningxin Palace by now."

Shang Xi agreed immediately. She wanted to see Cheng Youning studying. She hadn't seen Cheng Youning studying for a long time, and wondered if he studied as seriously as he used to.

As they entered the Ningxin Hall, they heard the sound of reading aloud. It was the sound of Cheng Youning reading aloud. The voice was so clear, bright, and pleasant to the ear.

The people who came here seemed to become several years younger by the sound of reading aloud.

Everyone followed the sound and soon arrived at the primary school where Cheng Youning was. Standing at the door, Shang Xi looked inside quietly. There were only Cheng Youning and Qiao Rong in the room, but not his teacher Huang Chenming.

Cheng Youning felt the burning gaze behind him and looked back. His originally serious face immediately broke into a sweet smile. He greeted the elders one by one, and then asked, "Why are you here?"

Shang Xi said, "I came to the palace for something, and I came to see you by the way. What book is the prince reading today?"

"The child is reading the History Book!"

Shang Xi had never read the History Book here, but he still showed an approving look to Cheng Youning, "Prince, is the History Book easy to understand?"

Cheng Youning shook his head. "It's a long book, but I've read it all. My teacher said that being familiar with classics and history is called 'ability' and can be used to govern the country and benefit the world. It is the principle of life for saints. If I want to be a good prince, make Fengqi prosperous, and make the people live in peace, I have to read more history books."

Shang Xi couldn't help but sigh in her heart. Without knowing when, Cheng Youning had grown up quietly.

"Why don't you see your teacher?"

"After the court meeting, my teacher was called away by my grandfather. I guess he won't be here to teach the child today. But I have good news for you. We in Fengying are going to break the old system."

Fengqi continued to use many of the old systems of Dalang and the Southern Yan Kingdom. Shang Xi didn't know which one Cheng Youning was referring to, "Which old system do you want to break?"

"From now on, the entire Fengying County will abolish the curfew system for the city with a closed system and vigorously encourage industry and commerce. If all industries flourish and move towards prosperity, then Fengqi will also gradually abolish the old curfew system in other prefectures and counties."

"Is this true?" Shang Xi was a little bit unbelieving. If the curfew was cancelled, it would be very convenient in the future. She really wanted to know who came up with this bold suggestion.

"Of course it's true. This is what the court discussed today. If you don't believe me, go to the streets and see if there are notices posted by the government. They must be talking about this matter."

Shang Xi was happy to hear that breaking the old system was a good thing, and canceling the curfew was beneficial to the country and the people. Because Fengying was no longer the Fengying of five years ago. At that time, Fengying was desolate and dilapidated, with few shops and small vendors. On the cold streets, there were only scattered pedestrians and robbers.

Looking at Fengying today, there is no trace of its former self anymore.