Chapter 136 The Jade King's Scheme, the Crown Prince's Perilous Situation

That fool.

Meng Yanzhi's heart is now filled with warmth. Before this, she only hated, hated the unfairness of fate, hated God for being bad to her!

But now, after hearing Mingchu's words, all the hatred was replaced by warmth in that instant.

However, for Meng Yanzhi, hatred can only be suppressed temporarily, but it will never truly disappear.

Meng Yanzhi gently touched her cheek, then smiled and said, "Alright, since you say so, I won't argue with them anymore!"

"Miss, you are so cute."

"You look really good the way you are now."

Mingchu smiled gently, then ate the sweet potato in his hand in small bites.

After seeing that she had fallen asleep, Meng Yanzhi felt relieved and walked towards her own room.

As soon as she entered, a strong force wrapped around her waist, and then Xiao Xingyuan's breath enveloped her tightly, followed by a storm of kisses.

Even as the spiciness of dinner was still lingering in Xiao Xingyuan's mouth, Meng Yanzhi now tasted that spiciness as well. For some reason, when this flavor entered her mouth, she felt a sense of pride.

She was very satisfied!

Meng Yanzhi offered almost no resistance; instead, she fiercely bit Xiao Xingyuan's lips.

"So easily angered?"

Xiao Xingyuan gently lifted Meng Yanzhi's chin and smiled softly.

Meng Yanzhi didn't say anything else, but jumped onto Xiao Xingyuan's body and wrapped her legs tightly around his strong waist.

"Aren't you the same!"

"presumptuous!"

Xiao Xingyuan shouted and was about to continue when Meng Yanzhi's lips silenced him!

The two, like dry wood meeting a raging fire, quickly rolled onto the bed. After a night of passionate lovemaking, Meng Yanzhi was completely subdued and begged for a long time before finally falling asleep peacefully.

But before dawn, Xiao Xingyuan had already gotten up and gone to court.

Seeing that he was completely unaffected, Meng Yanzhi felt a sense of injustice. Why was it that both of them had been busy all night, but she couldn't get up no matter what?

Wang Huanhai stood guard at the door, and seeing how happy Xiao Xingyuan was, he knew that Meng Yanzhi's attitude must be quite good.

He glanced inside, then took the clothes and began to help Xiao Xingyuan change.

Even the court officials noticed that Xiao Xingyuan was in a particularly good mood today. Even when there was flooding in the south, he showed no displeasure and only asked a few more questions.

After the court session, Xiao Ce followed up in the imperial study, saying, "Father, I wish to go to the south to provide disaster relief!"

"You're going in person?" Xiao Xingyuan frowned slightly, looking at Xiao Ce with some surprise. He hadn't expected this kid to grow up so quickly, starting to worry about the country and its people so soon. That was good.

Xiao Ce immediately nodded: "Yes, Father has always taught me to love the people as my own children. I am willing to go and see the floods in the south in person!"

"Then go ahead," Xiao Xingyuan said without refusing.

He had witnessed Xiao Ce's actions over the years, so he was well aware that Xiao Ce could do very well.

"Father, shall I depart immediately?" Xiao Ce looked at Xiao Xingyuan with some surprise.

He had thought that leaving Beijing would be very difficult, but he never expected it to be so easy.

"Alright, pack your things and leave. I'll have the Minister of Revenue go with you!"

"yes!"

Xiao Ce immediately beamed with joy, which at least proved that the emperor trusted him a little more!

After leaving the Imperial Study, Xiao Ce thought it over and over again before heading to the small kitchen.

"Rouge, I am about to leave the capital to go south for disaster relief!"

Xiao Ce got straight to the point; he had come specifically to tell Meng Yanzhi about this.

Meng Yanzhi wasn't surprised by this, since it was the same in her previous life. However, in her previous life, the Crown Prince almost didn't make it back from the disaster relief mission; he nearly died in the south.

Thinking of this, Meng Yanzhi picked up paper and pen and began to write.

“All the officials along this route are the Jade King’s men. You can take advantage of this opportunity to win them over and replace them with your own people.”

"They are ambitious. They will definitely try to get rid of you after you leave the capital. So, Your Highness, you must be careful and cautious, especially pay attention to the people around you."

"Without an inside man, they can't accomplish anything."

In her previous life, Meng Yanzhi spent most of her time in the inner quarters, so she only knew the general outline of many things, but she didn't know who exactly was involved. She could only subtly inquire and remind Xiao Ce of these things.

Xiao Ce felt extremely uncomfortable looking at Meng Yanzhi's cold and businesslike demeanor. He even stepped forward with a hint of grievance, frowning as he looked at Meng Yanzhi: "What? I'm about to leave the capital, and this is all you have to say?"

"Of course not." Meng Yanzhi smiled gently.

She bent down, opened the cabinet below, took out a large bundle, and handed it to him: "Inside are some medicines to prevent snakes, insects, and rodents, as well as some beef jerky that I made myself for Your Highness, which you can eat on the road. There are also some medicines for preventing disease. After a great flood, there is a high risk of plague. Your Highness, you must be careful!"

Although these items weren't particularly valuable, they were all carefully considered, each one something Xiao Ce needed. It was clear that Meng Yanzhi had thought things through very thoroughly.

"Did you already know that I would leave the capital to go south for disaster relief?"

Xiao Ce could tell from looking at these things that they were not the result of a single day's work.

"Of course, I knew you would go when I heard about the floods in the south!"

Why?

Even Xiao Ce made the decision on the spur of the moment without telling anyone, so how could Meng Yanzhi have known in advance?

Meng Yanzhi smiled gently, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Xiao Ce: "Because Your Highness is a very, very good person, a very, very good Crown Prince, and will also be a very, very good Emperor in the future!"

"It is a blessing for the world to have you!" Meng Yanzhi said with a very firm look in her eyes.

Seeing this, Xiao Ce felt for the first time that the burden on his shoulders suddenly became very heavy.

He looked at Meng Yanzhi in disbelief, then thought for a moment: "You really believe me?"

Yes, I believe you.

"It's not just me, Your Majesty too!"

Meng Yanzhi looked at Xiao Ce very seriously.

Xiao Xingyuan was able to choose Xiao Ce from among so many members of the imperial clan, so Xiao Ce must have had extraordinary abilities, which must have been shown from a young age. It can be said that Xiao Ce was the chosen one!

"Rouge, wait for me to come back!" Xiao Ce gently placed his hand on Meng Rouge's shoulder and gave it a soft squeeze.