Seeing the Emperor's joy, Niu Niu began to whine, "Father, look how filial my brother is! I'd like to stay in Daling Village and have some fun, and maybe even learn about the situation there. How about setting up an agricultural product development base for Jing'an County here?"

Liang Shuyan was surprised that Niu Niu would make this suggestion, and her eyes widened in astonishment: "Princess, how can this be? You are now Princess Sweetheart and need to return to the palace. How can you stay in our Daling Village?"

Grandma Jin and her family were terrified and collapsed to the ground, kowtowing and begging for mercy.

Upon seeing this, the Emperor threw his head back and laughed heartily: "Although Niu Niu is a sweet princess and the apple of my eye, as a princess, she must serve my people. If we can establish this agricultural product development base in Daling Village, it will undoubtedly be a great thing for me and my people."

The eldest prince happily said, "Father, since that's the case, then let me stay here to keep Niu Niu company. Once the project is finished, I'll take my sister back with me, okay?"

Upon hearing this news, Liang Shuyan blinked and her brows furrowed tightly.

"Your Majesty, the First Prince must return to avoid causing inconvenience to our Daling Village. As for Princess Sweetheart, as Lady Cha, I will certainly take good care of her. Please rest assured, Your Majesty."

Upon hearing this, the Emperor pondered for a moment and nodded: "Very well, in that case, let the First Prince return with me. Princess Sweetheart will be fine with the care of Lady Cha's family. Furthermore, since this place is designated as an agricultural product development base for Jing'an County, I must bestow upon it a generous reward. Whatever funds are needed, just draw them from the Jing'an County government. If it's not enough, you can write to me directly, and I will send someone to deliver it to Daling Village."

Niu Niu was as happy as a child, glanced gratefully at Liang Shuyan, and then looked at the eldest prince who was standing aside in a daze.

"Brother, don't be angry. This matter is settled. With Lady Cha here, I'll be fine. But you, brother, will be in your care. We can communicate by letter if anything happens."

After speaking, the magistrate changed the emperor into a clean set of clothes and personally prepared a fine carriage to escort the emperor and his entourage to the palace.

The agricultural product base in Jing'an County was chosen to be located in Daling Village. Liang Shuyan was a little worried. Daling Village was just a small village. What if the base was established here and failed to develop? If the emperor blamed her, how could a mere tea lady bear the responsibility?

Niu Niu seemed to immediately understand Liang Shuyan's thoughts, and then said, "Mom, don't worry. Didn't you say there's a piece of wasteland behind our mountain? We'll use this wasteland now. As long as we build the base, it will not only be useful to us, but also make all the residents of Daling Village rich. In addition, we can classify the agricultural products and cultivate them according to each person's strengths. With that, why worry that this base won't become popular in our Daling Village?"

Liang Shuyan looked at Niu Niu with some curiosity and asked, "How did you know about these things?"

Niu Niu said jokingly, "I learned all these things from books. I was indeed a bit playful before, but this time when I went to the palace, especially in Father's library, I read quite a few books."

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Liang Shuyan's eyes. She hadn't expected Niu Niu to have such a great achievement this time in the palace.

Looking at the familiar yet somewhat unfamiliar girl before her, an image involuntarily flashed through her mind. In that image, Niu Niu sat in a corner of the library, holding a book in her hands, reading intently.

Sunlight streamed through the window and bathed her in a golden glow.

Everything around her seemed to stand still, leaving only her and the world in the book. A warm feeling welled up in Liang Shuyan's heart; she knew that Niu Niu had truly grown up.

Grandma Jin looked at Niu Niu and grabbed her arm with some emotion: "Child, were you having a hard time in the capital? Why were you reading all day long? Didn't anyone keep you company?"

"No, Grandma, there are people serving and taking care of her. It's just that Niu Niu has gotten used to life in our Daling Village and is not used to life in the palace. She especially misses our family. This time, we finally came up with a good idea to let her stay."

Liang Shuyan suddenly thought of the Empress's attitude last time and couldn't help but feel worried. What if the Empress found out? Wouldn't Daling Village be thrown into chaos again?

Jin Dashan, Jin Erniu, Jin Sanwang, and everyone in the Jin family excitedly held Niu Niu's hand and exchanged pleasantries. When the Emperor and the First Prince were present, no one dared to speak, but now they were clearly much closer, especially Liu Shi.

She rushed forward and hugged Niu Niu tightly, tears streaming down her face. "Oh, Niu Niu, I thought we'd never be as close as we used to be again. You won't leave this time, will you?"

Liang Shuyan coughed twice upon hearing this: "Nonsense, don't forget, Niu Niu is now the Sweet Princess. Even if the Emperor agrees, what about the Empress? For the next two days, Niu Niu should stay in Jing'an County."

Liu was somewhat confused. Her eyes widened, and she grabbed Liang Shuyan's hand, pleading, "Mother, why? We just got together with Niu Niu and haven't had a proper time to celebrate yet. How can we let Niu Niu go to Jing'an County?"

Liang Shuyan's attitude was very firm: "No, this time we have to do it this way, otherwise, it will be a big deal if it implicates the people of Daling Village."

Niu Niu then understood Liang Shuyan's meaning and said, "Mother, don't worry, the Empress won't know for now. I've already told the First Prince and the Emperor not to tell anyone about this."

"No, this is a major event concerning our entire village. You must go to Jing'an County and spread the word that the princess is working on an agricultural product base there. Do it now, as I say!"

Jin Dashan was completely confused, but seeing Liang Shuyan's determined look, he nodded and then went out.

Liu looked at Niu Niu with some reluctance and said, "Don't worry, Niu Niu, whatever you're thinking, I'll make it for you. Once it's done, your second brother can bring it to you. My cooking skills have been improving quite a bit lately."

A look of relief appeared on Niu Niu's face, and she nodded: "Okay, I understand, Second Sister-in-law."