A crown princess who doesn't do infrastructure construction isn't a good doctor.

Even during dinner, Ke Zuo kept staring at Bei Tangyan with a sharp look in his eyes.

Gao Yu glanced at Xu Chi, whose hairstyle was unusual, and then looked at Ke Zuo, who was glaring angrily at Beitang Yan, feeling very curious.

"Lu Xi, this young master Ke only arrived at the manor this afternoon, why does he already find my young master so displeasing?"

Lu Xi ate happily because Ke Zuo wanted to turn his "grief and indignation" into appetite, so he strongly asked Du Ruo to help prepare a big meal.

"I don't know either. His thoughts are so strange that only Xu Chi could guess them."

Mentioning Xu Chi, Gao Yu asked curiously, "Why does Xu Chi have such short hair? Did he suffer a head injury?"

Lu Xi replied, "No, he often goes out to survey the terrain, improve his maps and do other work. He got a short haircut for convenience. But short hair is very common where we live. Many girls cut their hair short."

Upon hearing this, Gao Yu was somewhat incredulous.

"In Beiqian, cutting your hair haphazardly is considered a crime of filial impiety. Where is that in your area?"

Lu Xi didn't take the "crime of filial impiety" to heart, and only said, "It's a very beautiful place."

Seeing that Lu Xi did not answer directly, Gao Yu did not care. She just silently mourned for Beitang Yan for a while. This young master Ke looked like a family member who was not satisfied with the new son-in-law. It seemed that Beitang Yan would have a hard time getting through this.

However, the person being "mourned" was not worried at all. In his eyes, Ke Zuo was a strange and annoying person who always wanted to be close to his wife. Fortunately, his wife was still on his side and did not let the annoying person squeeze him out of his position.

After dinner, Ke Zuo went to find Qin Suiyou.

"Brother You, I've brought everything you wanted. Don't you want it?"

Qin Suiyou said, "Of course we should. You've come all this way, so we can't let it go to waste."

Ke Zuo pursed his lips, then took out two brocade pouches and handed them to Qin Suiyou.

"The city lord and the others stuffed everything you asked for into the box, and they also prepared a whole bunch of things you didn't want. Luckily, we have this treasure, otherwise we wouldn't know how to bring it over."

Qin Suiyou took it and put it aside, saying, "I heard you also subdued a band of bandits while you were at it. When did you become so powerful?"

"Don't even mention it, they're all really stupid, they surrender as soon as they're scared."

Speaking of this, Ke Zuo became somewhat proud and continued, "Now I have transformed that hilltop into a planting area. Although nothing has been grown yet, Xu Chi has seen that the soil there is indeed suitable for growing herbs and other cash crops."

Qin Suiyou nodded in agreement, saying, "That's a good thing, but given their previous status, it might be difficult for them to sell their results."

"I've thought of that."

Ke Zuo touched his nose and said, "But I'll have to trouble you with this. I've already told them that I'll send someone to buy the produce directly when there's a harvest."

After they finished talking, Ke Zuo returned to the room prepared for him and Xu Chi.

"You've been talking about this for so long?"

Ke Zuo stepped forward and leaned against Xu Chi as if all his strength had left him. "I discussed the matter of the bandit mountain with Brother You."

Xu Chi patted the head of the person on top of him and asked softly, "Why are you so gloomy?"

Ke Zuo suddenly raised his head, gritting his teeth, and said, "Why did Brother You marry that guy? That guy..."

Xu Chi didn't tactlessly say that Beitang Yan hadn't done anything to offend Ke Zuo. He simply said, "They only held a wedding ceremony. They don't even have a marriage certificate. If anything happens in the future, separating will be a simple matter. You don't need to be in such a hurry."

"right!"

Ke Zuo suddenly realized and said, "Think about it, there were so many decent men and women in Zhongzhou City back then, but when they went to Beiqian, some prince intercepted them. It's just that the news didn't get out, otherwise Brother You's suitors would definitely have come to challenge Beitang Yan to a duel."

"Never mind, never mind, I'm going to sleep!"

The next day, Qin Suiyou was going to the post station. He had been ordered by Beitang Zhen to find the envoy from the Northern Region, and he had been patiently getting up early to leave the mansion these past few days.

"Brother You, can I go with you?"

“I’m not going out to play. That Tuoba Yue is not easy to deal with. I won’t be able to keep an eye on you when the time comes.”

Ke Zuo still insisted, "I'll just quietly be your little follower. If you don't let me move, I won't budge an inch. I won't cause any trouble."

"Brother You, please let me go. I've been traveling and staying in the mountain stronghold these days. I'm so bored. Please take me with you."

Qin Suiyou turned his head and said, "You've worked so hard, why don't you just stay here and rest?"

Ke Zuo stamped his foot in frustration, saying aggrievedly, "I'm not complaining about this, Brother You, you've changed, you don't even..."

"Alright, alright."

Qin Suiyou raised his hand to stop Ke Zuo's "ear-piercing" voice and gestured for him to quickly change his clothes.

"Only three minutes left, or you'll miss out."

"Okay, now!"

Besides Qin Suiyou, there was also someone from the Ministry of Rites who went to receive the envoy. However, it was a minor official named He Li who always stood behind Qin Suiyou. He claimed that Qin Suiyou was the emperor's personally appointed envoy, and he was just a minor official who followed him.

But anyone with eyes can see that this person was sent to monitor him. Of course, it's also possible that he was afraid Qin Suiyou was really clueless, so at least there would be someone to save the day.

When they arrived at the inn, He Li was already waiting outside.

"Your humble servant pays respects to Your Majesty."

"Lord He, there's no need for such formalities."

After a few perfunctory greetings, the group entered the inn.

Upon seeing Qin Suiyou and the others enter, Tuoba Yue first laughed heartily, then looked at He Li and said, "This chieftain has something to discuss with Qin Zhengjun in private. Would this gentleman please excuse us?"

His tone was one of negotiation, but his expression clearly conveyed an air of unyielding authority.

He Li didn't say much, simply bowed and left.

After the person closed the door, he glanced at Lu Xi and Ke Zuo behind Qin Suiyou, but said nothing.

At first, Beitang Yan really wanted to go with him, but after learning from Xu Huai that Tuoba Yue seemed to know Beitang Yan very well, he decided to keep him at the mansion to avoid trouble.

"Qin Zhengjun, I still have the same question: when can I see Beitang Yan?"

Tuoba Yue's voice didn't sound particularly intimidating, but his deep and sharp eyes held a hidden sense of suppression.

Qin Suiyou's eyes were noticeably gentler, yet he was in no way inferior in terms of imposing presence.

"I gave the same answer. You'll see it at the Imperial Concubine's birthday banquet, which is the day after tomorrow. You don't need to worry."

Tuoba Yue changed his sitting posture, crossed his legs and leaned back, looking more dominant, but his expression relaxed.

"I just want to meet him privately, there's nothing difficult about that, is there?"

A faint smile spread across Qin Suiyou's face.

“Your current status is special. Anyone who has any private relationship with you can easily be accused of forming cliques or having ulterior motives, not to mention the Prince An’s heir, who is now a thorn in the side of a group of guards.”