Cross the doghouse to save Party A, Your Highness owes me ten mines

But before I left, I took out this movement. The armillary sphere can only rotate for about a month at most, and it will stop after thirty days.

I present this item to Your Highness, and I hope Your Highness will be able to recapture Kyoto one day. When that happens, Your Highness will activate the armillary sphere in front of the people of the world, and the hearts of the people will surely return to you.”

……

Later, the imperial teacher left and the court meeting was over. Lou Junze took Xia Shi to feed koi in the backyard of Huai'an government office.

"Huai'an is great. The lake water doesn't freeze even in the winter. The fish are so fat and colorful. They must taste delicious. I've never seen them in restaurants outside. I don't know what they taste like."

Lou Junze: “…I don’t know either.” He has never eaten it.

The Crown Prince is the heir to the throne. His every move is subject to etiquette, and his every drink and meal are subject to regulations. How can he eat the koi in the garden?

What he envied most in his childhood were actually the playboys as described by the adults, because they could climb trees to catch birds and dive into the water to catch fish.

But later, when he was imprisoned in a villa, he was finally able to climb trees to catch birds, but that became almost the only food he could eat.

As for the fish, where did they come from? The palace maids, who were eager to show off their achievements in front of the imperial concubine, had already cleaned the villa thoroughly, and even the lotus roots in the pond had been dug away.

Later, in the dark room, in the north, and in the Gobi Desert, there were no such beautiful koi.

In fact, it was the first time for him to see such a beautiful fish in more than ten years.

Lou Junze sprinkled fish food in the pond, watched the koi gather together to scramble for food, and asked softly:

"Master Xia, what is your opinion on today's Imperial Master's matter?"

Lord Xia: “…” I hate it most when people bring up official business while they are having fun. This is just as excessive as asking about grades during the Chinese New Year.

"Your Highness, I think that the Imperial Master is betting on both sides in order to hedge the risk and protect himself."

Lou Junze asked: "Then is this person useful or not?"

Xia Shi replied: "Available!"

Lou Junze: "Aren't you afraid? Aren't you angry?"

Xia Shi replied: "Your Highness, you are too serious. When it comes to business, we should talk business. When it comes to state affairs, we should not let our emotions get in the way. If Your Highness wants to regain the country, what you need to regain the hearts of the people is the people of the world. What we should consider is how to recruit all the talented people in the world to serve us. Otherwise, Your Highness should agree to the request of the national teacher and let him attend the court every day starting from tomorrow."

Lou Junze smiled. He had grown up, but it was not enough. He said to her, "This technique of controlling subordinates is also about controlling people's hearts. Wait a few more days!" After that, he turned to Yun Kai and said, "As for the day, Yun Kai, go check the almanac and pick a good time. Don't forget to remind me."

Yun Kai's face flushed with excitement when he heard this. Could he choose the time for the ministers to go to court? Could he manage the affairs of the super-first-rank officials? He knelt down excitedly and promised: "Your Majesty, I obey your order!"

Xia Shi: “…” Cheng knows how to have fun, I’ve learned a lot.

Xi Yan came in at this time to report: "Your Highness, the little princess of Huai'an Palace has returned home. She has packed up and is asking for an audience outside the government office."

"Okay, I'll go see him."

As they walked outside, Lou Junze waved his hand and said, "Master Xia, there is no need to follow us. Go and get busy!"

It was past noon and she hadn't eaten yet. A girl who loved eating so much must be starving.

Miss Xia was happy and advised: "Your Highness, I will heal your wounds tonight, so don't forget to prepare." As for the afternoon, it was arranged for the leader.

"Okay!" Lou Junze agreed, "I'll remember it, but I have something else to ask."

"what's up?"

Lou Junze: "I want to ask you, why did you let Leihuo protect me?"

Xia Shi: "Of course I'm worried about your safety. You are not allowed to refuse. If you don't agree, I will let it follow you quietly. You won't be able to find it anyway."

Lou Junze: “…”

Her eyes were shining, and she was speaking firmly about this matter, saying that she would protect him without question.

"it is good!"

How could he not say yes? He was more worried that she would secretly send out Leihuo and put himself in danger.

"However, I have a request." Lou Junze said.

Miss Xia: "What's your request?"

Lou Junze: "From now on, let Xi Yan follow you. He is good at general affairs and can help with some chores."

Xia Shi: “Ah?”

Xi Yan: “Huh??”

Lou Junze: "You heard me right." It's not good to let her do the laundry and cooking by herself, otherwise why would she be late today? It's true that she came to experience life, but it's enough to understand it. There's no need to work hard every day, like the cold water and the hot fireworks.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, who never asked about Xia Shi's personal affairs, actually didn't know that Miss Xia had spent the entire morning at the long pavilion seeing her off and hadn't done any washing of dishes or pots.

He just couldn't bear it, so he tried to be lenient and accommodating wherever he could to give her some slack.

Lou Junze looked at Xi Yan and said, "Remember, protecting her is more important than protecting me."

Xi Yan naturally knew Xia Shi’s identity. She was the most important person in Qian Dynasty and almost the hope of the entire Qian Dynasty. Protecting her was indeed the most important thing for Qian Dynasty. This was the trust that His Highness had in her.

He bowed solemnly and said, "Yes, I obey your command!"

Lou Junze took out a sign from his sleeve and handed it to Xi Yan: "Remember to get two hundred guards. As for your new identity, remember not to publicize it."

Xi Yan looked at the token in his hand. He had been promoted, and it was real. He said excitedly, "I will definitely fulfill my mission."

Miss Xia was also happy. She was willing to let her best colleague be her assistant. She and Xi Yan talked the most about this, so she agreed:

"Okay, thank you, Your Highness!"

Lou Junze was really leaving now, but he felt like he had forgotten something, so he turned around to look at her.

Two teenagers of similar age have started chatting. The sixteen-year-old Xi Yan and the seventeen-year-old Xia girl are chatting happily, as if they are stretching out their evil claws to grab the koi in the pond.

Too outrageous.

Lou Junze couldn't help but think guiltily, what if her master found out that he was indulging her like this?

So he frowned and shouted, "Master Xia, come here. You are late for half a day today, and you will be fined three days' salary."

Xia Shi, who was thinking about whether to braise or steam the food, said: "..." No, is the boss sick?

He is busy with all kinds of things, why would he think of deducting his own salary?

why?

??

……

Outside Huai'an City,

In a semi-old house, Lord Chi Haochi, who came all the way from Kyoto, was planning his assassination plan.