Zhao Haoyang waved his hand to signal everyone to leave. In a moment, only Zhao Haoyang, Zhao Feng, Mrs. Zhao Wang, Zhao Yue'er and Fang Zhiyuan were left in the hall.

Zhao Haoyang shouted, "Where are the secret guards?"

Before he finished speaking, a figure like a ghost appeared beside Zhao Haoyang with a whoosh like lightning, and then said respectfully, "Your Highness, may I know what you want me to do?"

Each prince was assigned ten secret guards, all of whom were experts in protecting the prince's safety. However, as for Zhao Yucheng, for some reason, the late emperor hadn't assigned him any secret guards!

"Captain Sun, from this moment on, you must keep a close eye on every move of Prince Zhao's family in Zhao Yucheng. In addition, you must instruct your subordinates to be extremely careful and cautious in their actions and never let him notice anything." Zhao Haoyang ordered sternly!

Captain Sun bowed and saluted, and said in a deep voice: "Yes, I will follow the prince's orders!" After that, he disappeared from everyone's sight with a "whoosh" like an arrow!

After Sun Weichang left, Zhao Haoyang stared at Fang Zhiyuan and said earnestly, "My son-in-law, you must be more careful to protect Yue'er and the child in the future. Never let them get hurt again."

"Grandpa, don't worry. From now on, I will definitely protect Yue'er and her son!" Fang Zhiyuan nodded and promised, then continued: "Although the person who hurt Yue'er is behind the prince, our Fang family is not one to be bullied. Although it is difficult to get complete justice, it is more than enough to occasionally give her some vent to her anger."

Zhao Haoyang patted Fang Zhiyuan's shoulder gently to show his satisfaction. Then, he said to Zhao Yue'er, "Yue'er, your sister Xinyao is really amazing. Not only can she make salt and paper, she's also a miracle doctor. I must prepare a generous gift someday to thank her properly."

"Okay, Grandpa!" Zhao Yue'er and Fang Zhiyuan answered in unison!

Prime Minister's Mansion!

"Ping'er is back!" As soon as Ouyang Ping appeared in the Prime Minister's Mansion, Ouyang Shu couldn't wait to greet her.

His love for this little granddaughter was beyond words, because in her, he seemed to see the shadow of his late wife, which was an indescribable kindness and warmth: "Come, quickly prepare a cup of hot tea for the young lady!"

"Grandpa!" Ouyang Ping ran to the old man in two steps and called out coquettishly, "Ping'er misses you so much! During the days I'm away from home, I miss you all the time." Her voice was crisp and pleasant, with a bit of coquettishness.

Ouyang Ping had just sat down when Prime Minister Ouyang Ming finished his affairs in the court and returned home!

When he saw Ouyang Ping, joy naturally appeared on his face, but as the prime minister, he had his own dignity.

In front of Ouyang Ming, Ouyang Ping was relatively dignified!

"Hello, Father!" Ouyang Ping stood up and bowed respectfully.

Ouyang Ming said: "It's good that you're back!"

After drinking a few sips of water, Ouyang Ping felt as if her whole body was bathed in sunshine and warm.

After she stood up, she took out some paper from the bag she brought back and gave twenty "writing papers" to each of them. "Grandpa, Dad, I know you both love writing, so this is a gift I brought back for you!"

"Paper? So much!" Ouyang Shu couldn't help but exclaimed, "Thank you, Ping'er. Ping'er is so kind to Grandpa!"

After saying this, he took the paper with great joy, muttering, "Humph, so what if you're a prince? What's there to be proud of? I have paper too!"

Ouyang Ming also took the paper with great joy, and uttered a rare sentence: "Thank you Ping'er, you are so thoughtful!"

In the imperial study, the emperor was furious!

"You are so good, Luo Qing. The matter of the salt field is so important, and you dare to return to Beijing without being summoned. Do you really think I dare not kill you?" Zhao Guoan was furious. After he finished speaking, he picked up a booklet from the table and threw it at Luo Qing!

At this time, Luo Qing was kneeling on the cold floor, nervous as a sieve, and sweating profusely. However, when he saw the thing thrown at him, he immediately dodged sideways. The booklet was made of bamboo, and it hurt so much when it hit his body!

When Zhao Guoan saw him dodge, he became even more furious!

Seeing that the situation was not right, Luo Qing immediately knelt down again and said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, I have returned to the capital this time because I have something more important to report to you!"

"What could be more important than the salt field!" Zhao Guoan was still angry.

"Your Majesty, you can rest assured about the salt field. With the two Lords Yang in charge, the first batch of salt will be produced before the New Year!" Luo Qing said respectfully.

Zhao Guoan thought about it for a moment and felt that this was indeed the case, but he was still angry that Luo Qing had not been recalled to the capital: "I hope what you said is really important, otherwise..."

"Your Majesty, I came back to the capital this time to bring you, the Imperial Aunt, and the ladies some good things!" After saying that, he took out twenty books of writing paper and twenty packs of toilet paper from his bag, stood up and presented them respectfully to Zhao Guoan!

Although Zhao Guoan had heard a little about the paper storm in the capital, as he was the emperor, it was difficult for him to ask his ministers for it. Now, seeing so many high-quality "writing papers" in front of him, Zhao Guoan was very happy!

He picked up another pack of toilet paper and pulled out a sheet of paper. It felt soft and smooth to the touch, and he couldn't help but exclaim, "This paper is so light, thin and flexible. It's really good!"

Zhao Guoan couldn't help but ask again: "How do you use this thing?"

Luo Qing quickly explained: "This is toilet paper, specially used for cleaning after going to the toilet. It can replace bamboo slips or cloth when going to the toilet."

"That's great! This item is truly convenient and practical. You've performed a great service this time, so I will pardon your crime of returning to the capital without being summoned." Zhao Guoan's face lit up with joy upon hearing this. He then said to Luo Qing, "However, with so many people in the palace, why did you only bring back so little? How am I supposed to divide it all up?"

"Your Majesty, please rest assured. I brought a carriage this time. My mother took them to meet the imperial aunt and others. Your Majesty can keep these for your use!" Luo Qing finally breathed a sigh of relief. It was a close call. His life was finally saved!

Zhao Guoan was relieved now and asked, "Where did you buy this paper? It's of such good quality. The palace can order some. I want the Ministry of Rites to start the process!"

"Your Majesty, this paper was developed by Wang Xinyao and her workers from Xiejia Village. She opened a papermaking workshop!" Luo Qing replied respectfully!

"What? Wang Xinyao from Xiejia Village again?" Zhao Guoan's face was filled with astonishment, as if he had heard the most incredible thing in the world: "What kind of extraordinary woman is this?"

At this moment, Zhao Guoan became very interested in Wang Xinyao and said impatiently, "Quick, tell me everything about Wang Xinyao. I want to know everything about her!"

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