Traveling through the farm, I just want to earn money by farming

Chapter 281: What a Good Thing

In Lizheng Hall, the emperor and empress were discussing various matters of the coming year.

Suddenly, Emperor Ruijing said to the outside of the curtain: "Gao Fan, can Ming'an and Yuanruo return to the palace?"

"Your Majesty, the two princes have not returned to the palace yet." Gao Fan replied respectfully.

"Look, these two kids have been out for half a year, and now they're back in Kyoto, but they didn't even bother to come back to see you and me." Emperor Rui Jing's tone was full of grievance.

The Queen shook her head and chuckled, "Why is Sanlang still angry with the two children? Didn't someone pass on the message that their father's old illness has relapsed? The two children are worried about sending the old man back home for treatment."

"It's already dark, and I don't even know to send someone to deliver a message back." Emperor Ruijing muttered.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, the little princess has already returned to the palace." Gao Fan saw the princess's personal wet nurse coming over and said to the inside.

Upon hearing that Yuan Ruo had returned, the emperor and empress immediately put down what they were holding.

"Let Mammy in quickly."

Nanny Zhao bowed to thank Gao Fan, then quickly walked into the house and bowed deeply to the emperor and empress.

"This servant pays respects to Your Majesty and Your Majesty. Long live the emperor and Your Majesty."

"Madam, please get up quickly. You must have worked hard on the journey. Lu Jiu will help you find a seat."

"Yes." The maid beside her received the order and brought a small stool for Zhao Ma.

Nanny Zhao thanked her, turned sideways, and took a corner.

Then she replied, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, the little princess is tired and has fallen asleep. I asked Fendai and Luyang to take the princess back to the bedroom and put her there. I have come to report to Your Majesty and Your Majesty."

"This child is safe and sound." The queen doted on him helplessly.

"My eldest sister is envious." Although Emperor Rui Jing was asking, his tone was affirmative.

The Queen glanced at Emperor Ruijing, then lowered her eyes. A hint of sadness lurked within her calmness. "If Sanlang knew, why did you ask?"

Emperor Ruijing sighed softly and stroked the Queen's right hand, "Sister, you have been through so much hardship and hardship these years."

"You and I are husband and wife. Now that we've sat down, why should we discuss this? I was just sighing for a moment, thinking back to when we were young. We were so happy then."

Talking about the past, the two couldn't help but reminisce.

"Saint and Queen, the young couple are very loving to each other. We are all envious of them." As soon as Gao Fan said this, everyone in the room laughed.

Emperor Ruijing laughed and scolded: "You are a dog who doesn't want to die, how can you envy me?"

Gao Fan smiled and said, "Although I am physically disabled, I am envious in my heart."

"You, you, go and ask someone to check where Ming'an and Wu Yong are?" Emperor Ruijing hurriedly sent someone to urge them.

"Please be patient, Your Majesty. I have sent someone to inquire." Gao Fan replied respectfully.

At the palace gate, the servant who had been urging the visitor finally saw the person coming and rushed over as if he had seen a savior. "Second Prince, you are finally back. The Saint has asked about this several times."

Meng Huaijin and Wu Yong looked at each other and asked, "Saint, where are you now?"

"Your Highness, the Saint and His Majesty are waiting in the Lizheng Palace right now."

"You go report first, we'll be there soon."

After receiving the order, the servant immediately ran to report.

"Eunuch Gao, the Second Prince and Eunuch Wu are already coming this way."

Gao Fan signaled the waiter to go down.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, the Second Prince is here."

Hearing someone coming, the two of them could no longer sit still and went out to greet them.

Meng Huaijin saw the emperor and empress standing in the corridor from afar, and quickly ran forward to kneel and kowtow: "Your son, I greet the emperor and empress, father and mother, may you live in peace and health."

"Your servant greets His Majesty."

"Ming'an, get up quickly and come in to talk. Wu Yong, you should get up too."

The two of them thanked him and followed the emperor and empress into the palace.

"Is your grandfather feeling better now?"

Empress Yu was worried about her father, but she was unable to leave the palace.

Meng Huaijin knew what she was thinking, "Mother, Grandpa is feeling better now. Grandpa Ma is by his side. You don't have to worry too much."

"That's good. He has accumulated too much in his body from his early years, and the cold weather in Kyoto is not suitable for him to recover."

"Big sister is right. Father-in-law needs to take good care of his body. If it weren't for the cotton and other things this time, there would be no need for him to work so hard on himself."

The emperor is also a grateful person, and this old man Yu is his confidant, so his concern does not seem fake.

"Father, Mother, you don't have to worry too much. Grandpa's health has improved a lot in recent years, but after all, the journey was long, so he must have been a little strained. And with Grandpa Ma here, do you still not trust his medical skills?"

Meng Huaijin continued to comfort the two of them so as not to worry too much.

"Yes, yes, everything will be fine with Uncle Ma here."

"Gao Fan, pick out some top-grade tonics from my private storehouse and send them to my father-in-law's house. Tell him to take good care of his health and not to worry about anything else."

The emperor turned around and gave instructions to Gao Fan, who understood and left.

Several people entered the inner hall and were served hot tea.

Empress Yu looked at him, eyes full of love and care, "You've grown taller, thinner, and darker."

Putting down the teacup, Meng Huaijin smiled and said, "How is my son thin? Look at me, father and mother, I have become much stronger."

As he said this, he rolled up his sleeves and exposed his arms so that they could see clearly.

Emperor Ruijing came forward, pinched his shoulders and arms, and praised him, "Well, you have indeed become much stronger. Come and tell us about the interesting things outside."

"Father, let's not talk about interesting things for now. Supervisor Wu is still waiting to report."

The family was having a great time, but they ignored Wu Yong who had been waiting for them.

When Wu Yong heard Meng Er mention him, he quickly stepped forward and replied, "I have disturbed your lords' interest. I beg your forgiveness."

"Okay, what's your crime? Get up and answer."

"Thank you, Your Majesty. Please take a look." Wu Yong clapped his hands lightly, and then servants came in one after another carrying the things.

The bags, wooden boxes, etc. were opened one by one, and the contents were displayed to everyone.

"It's cotton."

Emperor Ruijing's pupils suddenly shrank, and he quickly stepped forward to grab the cotton wool. His fingertips sank into the soft fibers, and the emperor's voice trembled a little.

"That's exactly it." Wu Yong opened another wooden box. "Your Majesty, please look! This is the cotton thread spun by the weavers of the Chen family, and the cotton cloth woven from it."

Emperor Ruijing looked at them one by one with joy, and Wu Yong introduced their uses in detail.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, these are cotton-padded clothes and quilts that the Chen family specially made for you two. They are soft, comfortable, and snug against the skin, and are even better than fox fur in keeping you warm in winter."

The two were surprised and ordered someone to take out the cotton coat. Emperor Ruijing asked someone to try it on him on the spot.

"This is indeed three times lighter than Shu brocade and softer than fox fur. Big sister, you should try it too."

Empress Yu was intrigued by the emperor's behavior, so she took her maid to the back hall to change clothes.

"Hahaha~ That's great, that's great! From now on, the people of Great Xia won't have to worry about freezing weather anymore."

Emperor Ruijing kept stroking his cotton coat. This was the future of his Great Xia!

Empress Yu changed into her cotton-padded jacket and came out, her face also full of surprise. "Sanlang, this cotton-padded jacket is very warm and light to wear. It's really a good thing."