After the separation, the family had a lot of fish and meat every day, and the best was furious

"Madam Lin has made great contributions, so His Majesty will naturally value her. I also heard that Madam Lin's husband, Shen Jieyuan, also entered the examination hall today.

Shen Jieyuan was an outstanding scholar and would surely pass the imperial examination, becoming the emperor's disciple. One month later, he would take the palace examination, and if he passed, he would become a Jinshi.

But Mrs. Lin, who does business, should know that the governance of this country is similar to the principles of doing business.

If you want to stay above the wind in another realm, you must hold on to a big tree. Madam Lin, do you understand what I mean?"

Lin Ting's business is not just about growing corn. She also has Wushan peppers and Hua Yan, which is becoming popular throughout the Dongxia Kingdom.

If Xiao Chu could get her help and her money, it would be much faster than the Ministry of Revenue making money.

"I'm stupid!"

Lin Ting finally understood that this virtuous concubine wanted to win her over, and the implicit meaning in her words was that she could help Shen Qingzhou.

The provincial examination, the palace examination, as long as she wanted, even if Shen Qingzhou had no talent, he could still enter the court.

As long as Lin Ting holds on to her big tree, nothing will be a problem.

But Lin Ting believed that the only thing that was worth their efforts was money, and perhaps a little bit of His Majesty's trust.

"Madam Lin, there's no need to rush to answer me. You'll figure it out soon. Madam Lin just went to the Imperial Study to express her gratitude. This is the first time anyone has gone there to express gratitude. I'm quite puzzled."

It's tiring to talk to these people. Fortunately, Lin Ting has been in business for a few years and has met too many different people. He is not so naive as to not understand what Concubine Xian is saying.

"Yes, Your Majesty, I am deeply grateful for your grace. Your Majesty also asked me some questions about corn planting and planned to plant peppers in several farms in the capital this year.

After all, it is a new species. If it is planted on a large scale, any failure will result in huge losses for the women.

If possible, Your Majesty would like me to distribute more pepper seeds to those in need in the capital. Your Majesty's love for the people and their children is a blessing to the Dongxia Kingdom."

Since she wanted to listen, Lin Ting said that as long as it was not the matter she and His Majesty had discussed, it didn't matter what she said to the virtuous concubine.

The virtuous concubine sneered in her heart and said that Xiao Chu was overthinking it. How could Lin Ting, a mere peasant woman, be favored by His Majesty? All she knew were the lowly business skills and some trivial matters.

"Your Majesty is naturally good, but Madam Lin is not bad either. I admire you very much from all the way to where you are today."

After staying in Yanshun Palace and drinking two cups of tea, Concubine Xian looked down on her, but also wanted to be in the same camp with her.

After leaving the palace, Lin Ting sat in the carriage and asked Bai Lu to take off all the pearl hairpins on her head. She immediately felt her entire neck relaxed.

"Madam, when you came out of the palace, I noticed that you looked unwell. Did something happen?"

Bai Lu was a little worried about Lin Ting. The palace was not a good place. What if the lady was bullied?

"It's okay, let's not go back to the mansion yet, let's go to Qu's mansion!"

Seeing that it was already dark outside, Lin Ting said again, "Forget it, let's go back home and visit my sister tomorrow."

Lin Ting looked tired. Bai Lu and Xiao Man knew without hesitation that she must be very tired today. Since they couldn't help her, they could only take good care of her.

"Yes!"

After returning home, Lin Ting had a quick meal and went to the study. She was not worried about what the virtuous concubine and the seventh prince would do to her, but she was afraid that they would attack Shen Qingzhou.

The imperial examination would last for several days, and Shen Qingzhou didn't need to rely on anyone. Lin Ting also believed that he could pass, but she had to be on guard against what Concubine Xian said today.

In Yanshun Palace, after Lin Ting left, it became lively again.

Concubine Xian asked the kitchen to prepare Xiao Chu's favorite dish. Even when facing her own son, Concubine Xian had a smile on her face that she would look at outsiders.

"Chu'er, eat this fish, it's your favorite."

Concubine Xian picked up the fattest piece of meat from the fish belly and put it in Xiao Chu's bowl.

"Thank you, concubine."

"By the way, mother, did you hear any useful information from Lin Ting today?"

The virtuous concubine put down her chopsticks and said, "I heard that in the imperial study, she talked to your father about corn planting. She is a farmer herself, what can she know?"

This was what Concubine Xian was thinking. She invited Lin Ting to have tea so that she could obtain endless wealth. Otherwise, Lin Ting would not even be able to enter her Yanshun Palace.

Xiao Chu is only seventeen years old, but he grew up in the palace, so his mind and ambition are naturally incomparable to ordinary people.

"Could it be that I am overthinking this? She is the first woman to enter the Imperial Study, and Master Jiang is also inside."

Old Jiang agreed with what he discussed with the capable man at Wenmoshe, and went to the palace that same day. In the past few days, he went to the palace more and more frequently.

Xiao Chu suspected that he came to talk to his father about using food to defeat Xi Luo, but today only Lin Ting entered the imperial study. Didn’t she hear something wrong?

"Chu'er, Mother heard that you have been looking for someone recently. Who is this person that is worth looking for?"

Xiao Chu took two bites of the food and stopped eating, replying to Concubine Xian.

"Mother, he is a very talented person. If I can find him, I would like him to be my advisor. If I can get him, he will definitely help me ascend to the throne of the Crown Prince."

When the position of crown prince was mentioned, Concubine Xian's smile finally changed, and her eyes became gentle when she looked at Xiao Chu.

"Just remember our purpose. If you can't become the crown prince, the rest of your life, as well as your mother's, will be over. Do you understand?"

Xianfei has been telling Xiao Chu this since they were young. The position of crown prince is something they must obtain together.

"I understand. My second brother is currently in the border town, and my ninth brother is still young. No one is more suitable for the position of Crown Prince than me."

As long as Xiao Chu finds that person, perfects the plan to deal with Xi Luo, and makes a great contribution, and with the advice of Concubine Xian and his people, he will not be afraid of not being able to take the position of Eastern Palace.

"Your father's health is getting worse. Mother will take advantage of this opportunity to force him to appoint a crown prince, fearing that he will then call back the second son."

As long as the chaos in the border town is not quelled, the second prince Xiao Jingchuan will not be able to return.

"Don't worry, as long as I find that person, he will help me. No matter how great the Second Royal Brother's achievements are, they are not as great as the achievement of destroying Xi Luo."

Concubine Xian was still relieved about the person Xiao Chudu had recognized. Although this child was not that good at studying, he had a good eye for people. Anyone he recognized must be an extraordinary person.

"Who is it? How about mother help you find it?"

Xiao Chu told Concubine Xian about what he heard and who he saw at Wenmoshe that day. The more she listened, the more shocked she became. She really didn't know what kind of person could come up with such a plan.

"From what Chu'er said, this person is indeed a capable person. If you really can't find him, Mother, please ask people to check everyone who entered and left Wenmoshe that day. I don't believe that a living person can disappear out of thin air."