After Murong Xuanyi finished paying respects, Emperor Kang Ren spoke slowly, his tone somewhat helpless and casual: "Old Fifth, you came here today, but what do you want to report to me?"

Murong Xuanyi glanced at Emperor Kang Ren lightly, and then said calmly, "My father, it's nothing important. I just miss you and came to visit you. Moreover, I also brought some rare things for you, hoping to make you smile."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Kang Ren's eyes suddenly sparkled with curiosity and anticipation, and he asked with great interest, "Oh? What kind of good thing is it that makes you make such a serious trip?"

Murong Xuanyi asked the eunuch behind him to place all the white sand sugar and several jars of wine he brought on the table of Emperor Kang Ren.

Murong Xuanyi unwrapped the package while introducing it to Emperor Kang Ren, saying: "This is white sand sugar produced in Zhuang County. It has a delicate taste and sweet flavor. And these jars of fruit wine are also brewed in Zhuang County with grapes and kiwis. They have a mellow color and an attractive aroma."

After hearing this, Emperor Kang Ren showed a look of surprise on his face and asked, "Zhuang County? Is it the Zhuang County that suffered from the plague last year?"

Murong Xuanyi replied calmly: "Reporting to the emperor, this is the place. Zhuang County was originally a poor place, and the plague last year made the situation even worse, making the people of Zhuang County live in a more difficult situation. They can't get enough food and suffer terribly.

Since Yuan Ying taught them the technology of making sugar and brewing fruit wine, this year they have solved the problem of food and clothing with this unique sugar-making technology and the hard work of the people. In time, Zhuang County will become a place of economic prosperity."

When mentioning Yuan Ying, Emperor Kang Ren's expression involuntarily dimmed a little. He stared at the sand-like white sugar on the imperial desk and said slowly: "Yuan Ying's ability is indeed not small." The tone of this sentence is calm, making it difficult to tell whether it is praise or criticism.

Seeing this, Murong Xuanyi quickly defended Yuan Ying and said, "Father, Yuan Ying has always been loyal to Daxia."

Emperor Kang Ren looked at Murong Xuanyi with deep eyes and asked, "Yes, I know. Xuanyi, how is the progress of the cannon manufacturing? It has been more than two months now."

Murong Xuanyi replied calmly: "Reporting to the emperor, this matter is quite tricky. We are still slowly exploring it, and it will be difficult to make a breakthrough for the time being. Please be patient and wait."

Emperor Kang Ren stared at him intently, trying to see some clues from his eyes to determine whether what he said was true. After a long time, he slowly spoke, with a barely perceptible sense of majesty and depth in his voice. "As a prince, this matter concerns the future of Daxia, so you must pay attention to it."

Murong Xuanyi bowed his head and replied respectfully: "I understand, and I will do my best to live up to your trust."

After saying this, Emperor Kang Ren gently waved his hand and said, "You can leave now."

Murong Xuanyi bowed as he was told, and then slowly left the hall. As he walked out of the hall, he looked up at the sky, his brows furrowed.

Emperor Kang Ren stared at Murong Xuanyi's departing back. He was silent for a long time. After a long time, he slowly spoke to Fuquan beside him: "Fuquan, this old fifth brother is too sentimental, not ruthless enough, and does not have the appearance of an emperor."

He paused for a moment, then his eyes became sharp, and his tone became cold and resolute: "This world will ultimately belong to the Murong family, and no one else will be allowed to interfere." He has always been the only one who let the world down, and the world must never let him down.

Fu Quan's expression was solemn. He lowered his head and dared not speak, but he was secretly trying to guess the emperor's intentions in his heart.

Finally, Emperor Kang Ren slowly set his eyes on the white sugar wrapped in oil paper in front of the imperial desk, and said with a hint of coldness in his tone, "Send it to Lu Ming!"

……

Murong Xuanyi did not return to his residence directly after leaving the palace, but went to the Ministry of Revenue. Luo Huaian was very surprised to see him, and secretly guessed the purpose of Prince Jing's visit, "Your Highness respectfully welcomes His Highness Prince Jing to come. I wonder if His Highness has any important instructions for you at the Ministry of Revenue?"

"Lord Luo, you are too polite. I am not here for anything urgent." Murong Xuanyi responded calmly.

Murong Xuanyu and Murong Xuanzhou were very surprised to see Murong Xuanyi.

Especially Murong Xuanyu said happily, "Fifth brother, what brings you here? You are here today, are you here for my wedding?"

Murong Xuanyi looked at Murong Xuanyu and was speechless. "You haven't even grown all your hair yet and you're already thinking about getting married." He glared at him unhappily and said, "I'm here to find Xuanzhou."

Murong Xuanyu said unconvincedly, "Fifth brother, why do you have a wife but I can't? You are a full man who doesn't know the hunger of a hungry man."

When Murong Xuanzhou heard that Murong Xuanyi had come all the way to see him, he immediately became uneasy. He asked cautiously, "Fifth brother, what have I done wrong that has troubled you to come here in person?"

Murong Xuanyi glanced at him calmly, and said with some certainty in his tone: "You have done very well, there is no need to worry too much. In the future, you will go to the six departments to take turns to study and gain experience."

After saying this, Murong Xuanyi turned to Lord Luo and said, "I would like to ask you for Xuan Zhou. Lord Luo should have no objection, right?"

Upon hearing this, Luo Huaian immediately bowed and saluted, "Your Highness, you are too kind. It is a blessing for the Ministry of Revenue to be favored by Your Highness. There is no reason for me to disagree."

Murong Xuanyi nodded, his eyes fell on Murong Xuanzhou again, "Although you are smart, you lack experience. The affairs of the six ministries are complicated, which is a good opportunity to hone your character. I hope you can take this opportunity to learn more and see more, so that you can serve the court in the future."

Luo Huaian listened on the side and guessed in his heart: As far as the current situation is concerned, Prince Jing is undoubtedly the candidate with the most emperor-like qualities. I never thought that he would think so highly of the Tenth Prince.

"Thank you, Fifth Brother!" Murong Xuanzhou was delighted. He knew that this was Murong Xuanyi's recognition and cultivation of him.

"Well, you must be careful in what you say and do in the six departments, and read and learn more." Murong Xuanyi warned with a serious face.

"Yes, Xuanzhou understands." Murong Xuanzhou responded respectfully.

Afterwards, Murong Xuanyi gave a few instructions and left the Ministry of Revenue.

After returning to Prince Jing's Mansion, Yuan Ying was not in the house. She was busy with court affairs all day long. Such a woman who devoted herself to the country and the people made him so afraid.

From the moment he asked about the artillery, Murong Xuanyi knew that he had never stopped wanting to kill Yuan Ying. No matter how great her achievements were, he could never eliminate the suspicion and vigilance in his heart; on the contrary, the greater her achievements, the more he feared her.

Murong Xuanyi couldn't help but laugh secretly in his heart. He always judged others by himself and always projected his own thoughts onto others.

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