The Regent Princess has run away again

"Greetings to His Majesty the Emperor."

"I have met His Majesty."

"Well, no courtesy."

Xia Yu didn't ask questions in a hurry. He was actually quite curious about what shocking words this princess would say next.

Xia Chun couldn't help it and felt his blood boiling. If Xue Zhiyu hadn't told him before coming in, he felt that he might have said it out right now.

"I heard that the disaster in the south is getting more serious. I have been losing my appetite recently. I can't bear to think about the suffering of the people in the south right now," Xue Zhiyu pretended to be heartbroken.

Xia Chun, who was standing beside him, knew that it was his turn to cooperate, so he said loudly, "Your Majesty, I can testify that what the princess said is not a lie."

Xia Yu looked at Xue Zhiyu. Who was this girl trying to fool? How could someone who had lost his appetite still have such a rosy complexion? And when did that boy Xia Chun start hanging out with her?

However, he did not expose her, and nodded with a little relief: "Princess Kangle is so concerned about the country and the people, it is a blessing for Yan Country. Why did you come to me so anxiously?"

Xia Chun subconsciously looked at Xue Zhiyu, who still looked calm and composed.

"Regarding the drought in the south, I have some ideas. In addition to reducing taxes and setting up porridge stalls, we can also send officials to investigate whether the drought-stricken areas are suitable for the people to live in. I remember that there is a place in An Village, Yufeng City, where these villagers can be resettled..."

She briefly talked about ways to protect vegetation, improve crops, and improve farming techniques. If it was determined that the area was really unsuitable for living, then she could consider the method of migrating people to find food.

The more Xia Yu listened, the more excited he became. His eyes gradually deepened as he looked at Xue Zhiyu. He couldn't help but feel a little sorry. It would be great if she was a man. She would definitely be his right-hand man.

Although Xia Chun had heard her roughly talk about it once, he was still shocked when he heard such a detailed method this time.

Princess Kangle knows so much, she is in no way inferior to men.

After she finished speaking, Xia Yu felt that the problem that had been bothering her had finally been solved, and Junlang's face was filled with joy.

"Princess Kangle is really smart. If my Minister of Works had half of your ideas, I wouldn't have such a headache."

"Your Majesty, thank you very much."

Seeing that she didn't look excited at all, but rather calm and composed, Xia Yu felt like teasing her: "What's wrong? The princess doesn't look too happy."

Xue Zhiyu just felt that this was not her own method, but was copied from someone else. Of course, she would not show anything, but she felt a little sorry for the person who came up with this method.

Hearing the emperor's words, she really wanted to roll her eyes in public. Don't think she doesn't know that this old fox is setting a trap for her again.

She bowed and said, "I am so happy. If this is accomplished, the people of the world will praise your majesty as a wise ruler who cares about the people."

This answer was so flawless that no one could find any fault with it. Xia Yu suddenly became curious about how Prime Minister Xue raised such a daughter. Her cautiousness was exactly the same as her father's.

"It seems that I was not wrong. The princess is truly worthy of the title of Kang Le. You should stop standing and sit down."

"Yes, thank you, Your Majesty."

The two of them sat on the left side of the desk. It was no exaggeration to say that Xia Chun was completely in awe of Xue Zhiyu.

Judging from His Majesty's expression, he agrees to use her method.

"How's A-Chun doing lately? I heard that Auntie was very ill. Is she feeling better now?"

Xia Yu did not call her Princess Mu, but asked about her aunt's illness like an ordinary person.

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. My mother is feeling much better now, all thanks to the princess's treatment."

"Hey, Chun is being distant with me and no longer calling me cousin."

Xia Yu values ​​this cousin who is five or six years younger than him very much. Moreover, the two grew up together, so their friendship is naturally incomparable.

".....cousin."

Xia Chun shouted in a slightly embarrassed tone, only to feel his ears burning. Sensing the teasing eyes on the side, he glared at Xue Zhiyu fiercely, as if to warn her.

Xue Zhiyu was not afraid of him at all, and the teasing in her eyes became even more intense.

I didn't expect this guy to be so shy. I really want to take a picture of his embarrassing look and make it into an emoticon package.

"So that's when you met Kang Le. I wonder when you, a bad boy, finally got the hang of it."

"Cousin! You're making fun of me again!"

"Hahahahaha, you're not young anymore. It's time for you to get married and start a family, so that your aunt won't worry."

Xia Chun smiled, his mind clear as a mirror, but he did not respond to Xia Yu's words.

Xia Yu seemed to be used to it and changed the subject, "I heard that the princess is busy opening a restaurant recently. What kind of food do you plan to cook?"

Xue Zhiyu did not hide it and said openly: "I have been busy making hot pot and some special foods recently."

Xia Yu was attracted by the special food she mentioned and couldn't help asking, "What exactly is the special food?"

"I will keep it a secret here. If Your Majesty wants to know, you can come here in person when the restaurant opens, and then you will know."

"Okay, okay, I will definitely go there that day, just to show my support to the princess."

"I would like to thank your majesty here."

Xue Zhiyu almost couldn't control the upward curve of her lips. She seemed to be able to imagine that as long as she had the emperor as a living signboard, it would be like having a backer. No one would dare to make trouble.

Outside the imperial study, the gorgeously dressed Concubine Zhao had a hint of dissatisfaction in her eyes at the eunuch Huang who was blocking the door, but she still had a decent smile on the surface.

"Please inform the eunuch that His Majesty has looked increasingly haggard recently. I have specially prepared some soup for you. You must drink it while it is hot."

"How about I take it in for the Imperial Concubine? It's so hot, I hope you don't get sunburned."

Eunuch Huang still looked neither humble nor arrogant, and there was nothing wrong with his words. It could be said that they were very formal.

Concubine Zhao was not angry. She glanced at the palace maid and handed the basket over. After Eunuch Huang took it, she continued, "Thank you for your hard work, Eunuch. These are the summer heat pills that I asked Xiu'er to get from the imperial kitchen."

Xiu'er walked up and bowed to Eunuch Huang, then handed him a small white porcelain bottle.

Eunuch Huang narrowed his eyes, but did not refuse this time. He took it and said in a shrill voice, "Thank you, Your Majesty. The weather is hot, please take care of yourself."

"I will be leaving now. Eunuch Huang, please take care of yourself. After all, you are a big favorite in front of His Majesty."

Concubine Zhao said this with profound meaning. She looked past Eunuch Huang at the closed wooden door, then turned around and left towards the corridor with Xiu'er.

Eunuch Huang couldn't help but sneer in his heart. No wonder he didn't get the favor of His Majesty. His mind was just like his father's. It was really disgusting.

He glanced at the basket and knocked on the door: "Your Majesty, the Imperial Concubine brought some soup. Would you like to drink it now?"

Xia Yu frowned and glanced at the two people sitting down. Suddenly, an idea came to his mind. He said to Eunuch Huang outside the door, "Bring it in. Don't waste the imperial concubine's kindness."

"Yes."

Eunuch Huang came in carrying a basket and took out a bowl of soup from the round table on the side.

Xia Yu walked over and opened the lid, and was greeted by a rich aroma of chicken and a hint of ginseng, which made people salivate at the mere smell.

"Don't sit there anymore. Come over here. I can't finish it all by myself. It would be a shame if it was wasted."

Xue Zhiyu and Xia Chun looked at each other, not understanding the emperor's intention, but they did not dare to disobey, so they stood up and walked over.

Eunuch Huang on the side had already picked up the bowls and scooped soup for the two of them.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. I am grateful to you."

The three of them sat at the rosewood round table. Xue Zhiyu picked up the bowl of soup, scooped a spoonful of soup into her mouth, her eyes suddenly filled with amazement.

"It seems that Princess Kang Le likes this soup very much."

Xia Yu spoke with a half-smile, not letting go of the expression on her face.

Xia Chun was sitting next to her and was almost scared to death when he heard Xia Yu's words, but Xue Zhiyu was still immersed in the chicken soup.

He couldn't help but cough a few times and changed the subject: "Cousin, I see that you look haggard, why don't you ask the imperial physician to treat you?"

"The imperial physician keeps saying the same things, but I am really worried about the drought in the south, so I don't have the time to take care of myself."

Xue Zhiyu drank up all the chicken soup in the bowl. Seeing that the two still had no intention of drinking, she couldn't help but wonder, "Why don't you drink it? This soup is very flavorful, especially with ginseng in it. It's especially suitable for tired people."

"Hahahaha, as long as Princess Kangle likes to drink it, I'll ask the imperial kitchen to prepare a few more servings at noon. You all can stay."

This did not give them the opportunity to decline politely, so Xue Zhiyu could only swallow back what she had originally intended to say.

She didn't like eating with people in high positions, as it would put a lot of pressure on her and she had to be careful when eating. So in modern times, whenever she had the opportunity to eat at the same table with high-level people, she would eat something in advance to fill her stomach so that she would not feel hungry even if she ate less.

Eunuch Huang cleared the soup bowls on the table and then left.

Xia Yu looked between the two of them and couldn't help but joked, "You two look like a good match. One is unmarried and the other is unmarried, and your family backgrounds are well matched. I want to grant you a marriage."

"Cousin/Your Majesty, please be careful!"

The two said in unison, and when the words came out, they were stunned, looked at each other, and quickly looked away.

Xue Zhiyu was speechless. It seemed that this emperor had a talent for being a matchmaker since he loved to match people up so much.

"Forget it. Since you are unwilling, I will not force you. Let's go and have dinner at Linshui Pavilion together."

The two followed Xia Yu and walked out of the imperial study.

Linshui Pavilion is only about a hundred meters away from the Imperial Study. The decoration of the attic is not too gorgeous, but elegant in simplicity. The attic has three floors in total. Looking from a high place, you can see everything.

A pool of turquoise water is covered with pink and white lotus flowers, swaying in the wind.

Originally, Eunuch Huang planned to hold the banquet on the observation deck on the first floor, but Xia Yu suggested having the meal on the third floor.

The dining area on the third floor has a good view of several nearby palaces, and one can even clearly see the palace maids busying themselves for their masters.

After the few people sat down, it didn't take long for the palace servants to bring up the dishes one after another. There were nine dishes and one soup, with a combination of meat and vegetables.

It’s worthy of being produced by the imperial kitchen. Just smelling it makes me hungry.

Only after seeing the emperor start eating did Xue Zhiyu dare to pick up the chopsticks.

.......

After leaving the palace, when Xue Zhiyu was about to return home, the attendants beside Situ Hongru rushed over.

The attendant panted and said, "Princess... Mr. Situ... he has fixed the fan you mentioned. Princess, would you like to go and take a look?"

Upon hearing the news, Xue Zhiyu immediately perked up. She didn't even bother to go back to rest, but got on the servant's carriage and rushed to the bronze shop.

She originally thought that it would take at least two days to complete the work, but who knew that it was done in just one morning. She didn't know how the finished product would look like.

When they arrived at the bronze shop, Situ Hongru was already looking forward to it. When he saw Xue Zhiyu getting off the carriage, he hurried forward and was about to say something when she stopped him.

"Where is your finished product? Take me to see it."

"Still in the inner room."

Xue Zhiyu nodded and walked straight into the inner room. On a large wooden table there was a fan and a small bucket of water next to it.

Situ Hongru came up and demonstrated it to her.

The fan really started to turn, and it was a little cooler than an ordinary seven-wheel fan, and it also brought out some water mist.

"My Lord, let me see..."

“No, this needs to be redone.”