I was divorced because I got pregnant during the lean years, so I went back to my parents’ home and

Jiaojiao stumbled along the corridor following Ji Xiaobei.

Behind Jiaojiao followed the man wearing the jade crown, with a hint of majesty in his deep eyes;

The common people who were pushed away by Ji Xiaobei saw that the man had a stern look and looked very noble, so they took the initiative to let him follow them.

After finally squeezing out of the crowd, Jiaojiao and Ji Xiaobei breathed a sigh of relief.

Over the past year, Jiaojiao has been practicing martial arts with Ji Xiaobei, and has transformed from a young lady into a female warrior.

When she heard the news of her grandfather's death, she turned her grief into strength.

Jiaojiao also received professional guidance from He Ye and made rapid progress.

Now that my grandfather is gone, I will be my own supporter.

Jiaojiao made up her mind to be a strong and independent woman like Ji Xiaobei.

Although my figure is not up to par, my spirit is still up to par!

She practiced once in the morning and once in the evening. Caixia served as her sparring partner and also built up a body of muscular muscles. She could carry An An on her back and walk briskly every day.

They both looked at the man who was walking towards them without breathing.

Ji Xiaobei: Although he looks frail, he is in good health!

"Let's take a small path... and head straight to the back mountain. We can get a good look there... The people who are visiting incognito should be among that group of people. Maybe we can really see the emperor you mentioned!"

Jiaojiao covered Ji Xiaobei's mouth and said, "Don't say such nonsense."

The man behind them didn't hear anything and stood politely not far behind them.

What Ji Xiaobei didn't expect was that in just a few months, the path had been covered by lush bushes, and there was no road at all!

Ji Xiaobei seemed to hear some noise and looked back.

There must be more than just the man behind him, there must be others around. Ji Xiaobei looked around vigilantly, but did not see any human figure.

Ji Xiaobei concluded based on his intuition that there must be someone there.

When the man saw Ji Xiaobei stop, he raised his leg and walked over.

"Girls, I came from the neighboring mansion to watch the fun. My last name is Li. I got lost when I went up the mountain. Are you here to watch the potato harvest? Can you take me up the mountain with you..."

The man's tone was gentle, but there was an unusual temperament between his eyebrows and eyes.

Ji Xiaobei looked at the man in front of him and felt that he was somewhat familiar, but he couldn't remember where he had seen him before.

"Sir, you have been following us all the way, right?"

Ji Xiaobei asked.

The man smiled modestly and said, "Thank you, young lady, for clearing the way through the mountains so that I can get here."

Ji Xiaobei felt that the man in front of her was quite polite and not annoying. She waved her hand and said:

"Then just follow me. I don't know if I can find that road."

Jiaojiao felt that the man in front of her was very imposing and had an extraordinary bearing. He might be the son of a noble family. She was afraid that it would cause trouble if Ji Xiaobei took him into the dense forest and he couldn't get out.

She said, "Master Li, my sister is not familiar with the road to West Mountain either. There are many trees and dense forests on West Mountain, and wild animals are roaming around. Master, you should do as you please. We two sisters can't find the way, so we'll just go home!"

The man smiled and said, "You two girls can only walk on this mountain road. I, a man, don't dare to walk on it!"

Jiaojiao: Why is this man so shameless?

Ji Xiaobei: All men have the same moral character. Who doesn’t want to take advantage of others?

Ji Xiaobei pulled out a small tree as thick as his arm, pushed aside the withered bushes in front of him, and opened a path.

Jiaojiao followed closely.

The man followed them not far away.

"Jiao'er, I really can't do it this time. I can't tell the direction... Last time, thanks to Ji Deyan..."

The two of them walked forward and chatted.

After walking a short distance, I could see the shadow of the path ahead.

Ji Xiaobei was pleasantly surprised and took big strides forward.

Jiaojiao followed, lifting her skirt.

The man behind followed closely and soon went around to the back mountain.

What comes into view is a hundred acres of potato fields.

Jiaojiao was so shocked when she saw it that her eyes widened.

The man behind also stopped and looked delighted.

"Girl, can you come closer?" the man asked.

"I can, but the Anzhou government doesn't allow outsiders to get close. If you get caught, I won't be responsible..."

Ji Xiaobei tells the truth.

The man looked at the heroic-looking woman and said confidently, "Since we have come to Anzhou, it would be a pity if we could not see the potato harvesting... As long as the girl leads the way, I will bear all the consequences."

Ji Xiaobei wanted to know the potato yield more than anyone else.

The groundbreaking was about to begin over there, and Ji Xiaobei was a little impatient. If it weren't for this strange man following them, she and Jiaojiao would have rushed over long ago.

Although Ji Xiaobei was anxious, he did not let his guard down.

Along the way, those hidden people did not make any moves, indicating that their target was not him.

Ji Xiaobei led the way and after several turns they finally reached the tent.

Three people hid behind the tent.

He Ye had already discovered them and asked the people around him to let them go and tacitly allow them to be there.

He glanced at the strange man beside the two women.

Since he came here with Ji Xiaobei, there must be no danger.

Many people came to the capital today, including Prince Yongding, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, and all the people from the Grand Minister of Agriculture are here.

Li Yunjiong spoke a few words and was about to announce the start of mining.

A Taoist priest with white hair and a youthful face walked out of the crowd and bowed politely to Li Yunjiong.

"I heard that when the potatoes were planted, a purple-clad baby fell from the sky, thunder roared, and auspicious signs appeared in the sky. I guess some gods are secretly protecting our Great Northern Dynasty. It is disrespectful not to offer sacrifices to the gods during the excavation ceremony. Please think twice before you act, young prince!"

Fu Jichang knew what was going on, and he couldn't help but frown as he looked at the sanctimonious old Taoist.

"Old Taoist, I have asked someone to check the auspicious time. Please rest assured!"

Li Yunjiong saw the purple-clothed doll with his own eyes and did not dare to be negligent in the slightest, so he said respectfully.

"I heard that Prince Qing came to help the young prince manage the planting of West Mountain. Without the young prince, the fertilizer could not be transported. We are both princes, so why do we have such a saying? Does the young prince have some magical power or has he received the will of heaven?"

The old man's voice was questioning and disrespectful.

When the young prince heard the Taoist saying that he had received the will of heaven, he was shocked, as he had never had any improper thoughts before.

I never thought about competing for the position of crown prince.

The old Taoist's words speak for themselves.

Everyone's eyes turned to the young prince.

Ji Xiaobei only felt that the man next to him was looking ahead with sharp eyes and awe-inspiring aura.

Ji Xiaobei: What does this man do?

Why are you looking at the young prince with such scrutiny?

She lowered her voice and said, "This old Taoist priest was sent by Prince Qing to cause trouble, right?"

Jiaojiao pulled Ji Xiaobei's sleeve to stop her from talking nonsense.

Ji Xiaobei said unconvincedly: "Jiao'er, let me tell you, that Prince Qing is not a good guy, he only bullies children. The little prince is in a miserable situation, his brother gave him a laxative, and he couldn't get out of bed. If Wang Po and I hadn't gone there early, I'm afraid he would have died."

Jiaojiao hurriedly covered her mouth and glanced at the man next to her worriedly.

The man seemed not to hear and was still concentrating on watching the old Taoist priest who was still busy.

The young prince is no pushover either. He does not fight for the position of crown prince, but he wants to preserve his own reputation.

He looked at the old Taoist with sharp eyes: "Xiandao, my father asked me to help the Anzhou government grow potatoes. This batch of potatoes is related to people's livelihood and country, and is the people's food for the winter. If I miss the auspicious time, don't blame me for being rude!"

The old Taoist sneered inaudibly, "When planting, the gods and immortals have their protection. When harvesting, we don't respect the heavens or the earth. If something goes wrong, can you bear the consequences? I am devoted to the Great Northern Dynasty. Please let me ask the heavens for help, my lord."