Others are fleeing famine, but I am a salted fish

However, now is not the best time to plant sweet potatoes, and it is so cold outside that it makes people feel excruciating pain in their bones.

However, since the method of making a kang became popular, the think tank has organized people to grow sweet potatoes as potted plants. As long as the indoor temperature and sufficient light conditions can be provided, the method of growing sweet potatoes will also be publicized.

In this way, as long as they can survive the deep winter, the good days in the coming year will allow the two new cities under the jurisdiction of Dayuan to be revitalized.

People in every household in Heguan City were so excited that they treated the newly planted sweet potatoes as treasures, hoping that they would sprout as soon as possible so that they could have a good life with enough food to eat every day next year.

By the time everything in Heguan City was on track and getting better, it was already the day when the old year turned into the new year - New Year's Eve.

Although, with the falling snow, the streets and alleys of Heguan City lacked the lively atmosphere of the New Year. But compared with the gloomy and uncertain days of the past two years, this year was a rare peaceful and hopeful New Year for them.

Moreover, the lower-class people attach great importance to New Year's Eve, not only because it is a major festival for them, but also because it is the day when all things come back to life.

The prince's return journey was repeatedly delayed due to a series of trivial matters, and he had no choice but to celebrate New Year's Eve with everyone in Heguan City.

Lin Xiaoyue, Doctor Qiao, Doctor Li, Chun Xing, Xiao Cao, the mute medicine boy, and a group of guards were also invited to join the prince's banquet.

Thinking that the prince was the future king after all, it would be embarrassing to refuse an invitation to dinner on New Year's Day. There weren't many unfamiliar people, and there weren't any annoying formalities, so Lin Xiaoyue went with everyone to the neighboring house to join the others.

Yes, since they escorted the prince to Heguan City, they and the prince have become "neighbors" separated by only a wall.

Although we are all busy with our own things on weekdays and seldom communicate with each other, when we have a break from our busy schedule, we can listen to the laughter and play of the girls in the next yard through the wall. It's really... so lively.

After nightfall, festive red lanterns are hung outside every household, in the corridors and yards. The whole city is brightly lit and the sound of countless firecrackers adds a festive atmosphere to the festival.

When Lin Xiaoyue came over, she glanced at the bustling crowd. Generally speaking, except for a few guards who originally followed the Third Prince, the rest were the Prince's think tank, and there was no one else.

Come to think of it, the prince's banquet this time is not like the palace banquet on New Year's Eve, where there are many people and many rules, and there are also many things to do.

So, it’s good to have fewer people, at least you can have peace of mind.

Turning his gaze, he found that in the corner, the Third Prince was dressed in black, with only three or two kittens sitting around him. His gloomy eyes were fixed on the people who were surrounding the Crown Prince. The Third Prince's face was so dark that ink seemed to drip out.

Lin Xiaoyue couldn't help but think of the first time she saw this gentleman in the imperial city. He was so high and mighty, looking down on everyone. Compared with now in the border area, there are fewer people around him who flatter and admire him. It really speaks to the fickleness of human nature.

Coincidentally, the Third Prince also noticed Lin Xiaoyue coming in, and their eyes met in mid-air. Lin Xiaoyue walked towards him without any fear, with a look of interest in watching the fun, which made the chopsticks tightly clenched in the Third Prince's hand break in half with a "crack".

Seeing the Third Prince lose his composure, the people around him couldn't help but speak up and divert his attention.

Even if people outside don't know, those who can enter the prince's residence are all clear-headed.

Mainly because after the Crown Prince had run Heguan City prosperously and gained increasing reputation, the Third Prince's followers found out through various channels that Princess Le'an had indeed played a key role around the Crown Prince.

Such deeds as abducting Emperor Tiansheng, improving bows and crossbows, inventing gunpowder weapons, capturing Tiansheng Loge City, etc. are so numerous that they make people jealous and crazy.

How can a little girl like you be so capable?

Where the hell did this goblin come from?

When the third prince found out, he was so angry that he smashed many things in his temporary residence.

His followers carefully advised and suggested ways to win over Princess Le'an from the Crown Prince's camp, but what they got in return was a beating from the Third Prince.

You are really bringing up things that are not relevant to the topic. I have never seen anyone so tactless.

Everyone knows that the Third Prince and Princess Le'an have been at loggerheads for a long time, especially when Princess Le'an returned to Wanbao Town from the Imperial City and Marquis Pingyang hired assassins to hunt her down. Everyone under the Third Prince knows about this.

Now, it is discovered that Princess Le'an is not an ordinary country girl, but a precious gem covered in dust. It is almost impossible to lure her away from the prince's camp.

The third prince was even more furious. Although he maintained a cool and noble appearance, he was cursing in his heart.

He scolded the emperor for being partial and covering up the secret of Princess Le'an so tightly that he accidentally offended her completely.

Second, he scolded the Seventh Uncle for being as cunning as a fox. On the surface, he gave him and the Crown Prince the same number of troops and horses, and sent them to different passes to earn military merits. But in fact, he also transferred Princess Le'an to assist the Crown Prince. His intention was to be punished;

He scolded Princess Le'an for not knowing what was good for her. After he learned about her abilities from his subordinates, he sent people to win her over several times. But after receiving more than 100,000 taels of silver, she turned her back on him...

In this case, how could the third prince not be furious?

Seeing that the Third Prince's face had turned purple with anger, Lin Xiaoyue couldn't help but smile broadly at him and waved at him in a friendly manner.

What a sucker! He gave her more than 100,000 taels of silver notes for nothing. He is such a rich man. Just for that thick stack of silver notes, she should say hello or something. It's only right, only right.

Everyone present had heard about the Third Prince trying to win over Princess Le'an. Although they did not get the specific details from both parties, the prince's gang naturally felt a chill in their hearts when they saw the two of them greeting each other openly across the crowd.

The few who knew the inside story, such as Doctor Qiao and Doctor Li, would not spread the news that Lin Xiaoyue had cheated the Third Prince out of more than 100,000 taels. They just thought that Lin Xiaoyue was too dishonest, openly provoking the royal family. Was she really not afraid that the Third Prince would suddenly attack her and chop her to death?

Of course, considering Lin Xiaoyue’s fighting power, even if the Third Prince really gets angry and does something reckless, it is hard to say who will be crying in the end.

In a word, after being with Lin Xiaoyue for a long time, seeing the sanctimonious Third Prince being defeated, there is an indescribable sense of pleasure in his heart...

……

It is impossible to really fight, at least it is not appropriate at the moment.

Besides, it was a big festival and many people were invited to have a free meal, so the prince certainly couldn't let anyone cause trouble and spoil the fun.

So, after everyone took their seats, one exquisite hot dish after another was served.