The princess is so powerful that the fish pond is full of people

The Xiang family does not keep idle people. Minglang stayed in the study for two incense sticks of time and talked with the old Duke about Xiang Ke's future. The rest depends on Xiang Ke's own choice.

As he sat in the carriage back to the palace, Minglang's ears were still ringing with the words of the old Duke before he left:

"There will be no growth in a place that is too comfortable. Your Highness, please do not interfere and let the ivy grow wildly."

Sitting in the carriage, Minglang took off the jade hairpin that Xiang Ke had given her on her wrist and played with it in her hand. The warm jade made a sound when rubbing against each other, and her mind slowly calmed down.

Along the way, she thought a lot and realized that she might have really underestimated Xiang Ke in the past.

How could the Xiang family's children be bad?

Xiang Ke never needed to rely on anyone to survive. Being born into the Xiang family was her lifelong support.

Ivy...

What a vigorous and uplifting name.

"Your Highness, these have just been sorted out. Please see if there is anything missing and add them together. Once everything is ready, we can send them to Miss Xiang's place of training."

As soon as Minglang stretched out his hand, the jade twist slid onto his wrist unconsciously and took the sorted list. Minglang directly reached out and picked up the pen to cross out all the trivial items on the list.

"That's all. Let's prepare some more herbs and..."

Minglang stopped talking halfway. The image of the spring ivy climbing up without fear of wind and snow appeared before his eyes. He stopped talking when the words came to his lips.

"That's all for now. Prepare more and get back to me when you're ready."

The guards serving below took the list from His Highness and saw that almost all the things that were originally sorted out had been crossed out by His Highness, leaving only some of the things that Miss Xiang liked to eat, and everything else had been crossed out. However, a lot of protective gear had been added, several sets, in all the colors that Miss Xiang liked.

"Yes, I will prepare it as soon as I get back."

The carriage swayed back to the palace. After Liang Chongyue received the news, he gave Minglang half a day off.

She could understand her grandfather's actions. If Minglang was not her only child, she might have sent Minglang over there to gain some experience.

It is truly good for children to plan and make plans for their future as early as possible.

"Your Majesty, another beauty has arrived in the capital."

Liang Chongyue was reviewing memorials. Ever since she knew her grandfather's plan, she tacitly agreed to give Minglang several days off, allowing her and Xiang Ke to have fun in the suburbs of Beijing. These days, the racecourse and hunting ground were only open to a group of girls like them to play.

They were all teenagers, not yet of marriageable age or having just reached marriageable age not long ago. They felt more at ease without men present.

"Let them settle down at the post station first. When Minglang is free, let her handle it."

Liang Chongyue didn't even raise his head while reviewing the memorials. The results of the palace examination came out a few days ago, and each department had new people added. The newcomers who had just entered the officialdom were willing to work hard, so the efficiency of each department had improved in recent days.

"Yes."

Liang Chongyue had just finished reviewing the memorials and was about to take a break. He turned his stiff neck and saw Ping An walking in from outside.

"what's up?"

"Your Majesty, the beauty sent by Qiemo is outside seeking an audience."

Liang Chongyue let out a light sigh.

"I remember Minglang had already given him the imperial edict, why hasn't he left yet?"

Ping An had no choice but to recount to His Majesty what had happened outside the post station in the past few days.

"The carriage has been waiting outside the post station for the past few days. When His Highness went to deliver the imperial decree, he said that it was not easy for them to come here after such a long journey, and that they could stay in Daxia for a few more days if they wished. The beauty from Qiemo has been wandering around the capital for the past few days. When she knew that Your Highness had gone to the suburbs, she went there to wait, but was chased away twice by the guards."

When Liang Chongyue heard this, his eyes narrowed slightly, with a hint of coldness.

"Does Minglang know about this?"

"His Highness was aware of this and issued an order that no foreign envoys were allowed to approach the racecourse or hunting grounds during these days. Any foreign envoys found were escorted back to the post station and immediately sent away. The beauty from Qiemo was finally at peace for two days."

Liang Chongyue didn't have the time to talk nonsense with such a persistent beauty, so he gave Yun Ling a look.

"Prepare two more doses of medicine and send them to him. Let him choose. If he can bear it, then that's it."

No matter how beautiful the person is, Liang Chongyue will not give him another chance if Minglang doesn't want him. Qiemo is a small country, but its thoughts are big. Indeed, the only way to go here is to stay with Minglang.

Anyone would insist a little longer.

"Send him back and tell him I'm busy."

"Yes."

Ping An retreated, and Liang Chongyue sat in the outer hall, where he could hear everything happening outside clearly.

"Eunuch, please let me in. I won't disturb His Majesty for too long. I have something to report to His Majesty."

Ping'an didn't tolerate him and refused to listen to any kind words, so he just asked someone to ask the beauty to leave.

Liang Chongyue leaned against the dragon throne, quietly listening to the noise outside gradually becoming quieter and quieter. Such noise was within her expectations.

The extra 20% of annual tribute is not easy to get.

These people are extremely greedy, and the country has a small tolerance for mistakes, so they will make trouble if they suffer losses.

"Your Majesty, this is freshly brewed milk tea."

Yun Ling went downstairs and told people to boil the medicine. The recipe for this medicine was already ready, and all they had to do was add more Coptis chinensis. As for truly sterilizing the child, and wanting to do so without harming the body, the herbs needed were much more expensive than Coptis chinensis.

Liang Chongyue picked it up and took a sip. The strong aroma of milk wafted around her body, diluting the restlessness in her heart.

"When Minglang comes back today, call her over. Playing is fine, but the work still needs to be done."

If the beauty from Qiemo hadn't made a fuss today, Liang Chongyue might have let Minglang play for a few more days and have a good time before coming of age.

"Your Highness, His Majesty is waiting for you in the Yangxin Palace."

When Minglang returned to the palace, he listened to the reports from his subordinates and looked down at the dust on his body from the racecourse.

"I know, I'll be there in a moment."

The Queen Mother loves cleanliness. Although she won't say anything about her dirty past, she will inevitably feel disgusted with her in her heart.

Minglang took a quick shower, changed his clothes, and rushed to the Yangxin Palace. Dinner was already prepared, and his mother and grandmother were there.

"Greetings to Grandma and the Queen Mother."

"Good boy, get up quickly."

Minglang habitually sat between the Queen Mother and the Queen Mother. That position had been reserved for her since she was a child.

"There are many of your favorite dishes on the table today, so eat more."

Minglang responded obediently. The Queen Mother didn't like to talk about serious matters while eating, so the meal was very warm.

"I've eaten enough. I'm old now. Before it gets dark, I'll go take a walk in the Imperial Garden to help digest the food."

Minglang subconsciously helped Grandma Huang to stand up, but as soon as he stood up, Grandma Huang pressed his shoulders and pushed him down.

"You haven't spent enough time with your Queen Mother these days. Stay and talk with her."