Zhou Qiongyue, Gu Yu, and Gu Mei immediately nodded in agreement. Zhou Qiongyue was afraid that Gu Ju wouldn't believe her, so she added firmly, "Our Gu Ju is the smartest. She just didn't expect it this time."

When Gu Ju heard the young lady say this, the smile on her face became even bigger. She knew that the young lady was coaxing her, and she also knew that she was not as smart as Sister Gulan and the others.

But she was also happy, just because she knew that the young lady and Sister Gulan were all very nice to her, and that was enough.

When Zhou Qiongyue and the others saw Guju like this, they smiled in tacit understanding.

Gulan and the others felt that being able to serve the young lady was a great life.

Zhou Qiongyue spent the whole morning reading a storybook and it was already noon.

On the other hand, the Second Prince, Li Jingchen, enthusiastically followed Luo Yong and learned how to grow vegetables for the entire morning. He was particularly impressed by the vegetables that Zhou Qiongyue had planted in her house.

His interest was piqued immediately, and he planned to plant a pot of green vegetables in his bedroom when he returned to the palace.

The charcoal brazier was lit in his bedroom most of the time, which he found quite warm. From then on, he would just pick a little bit every day when he wanted to eat, and the thought of it made him happy.

In order to realize his idea, the second prince asked very detailed questions about how to grow vegetables indoors, and he studied more seriously than Xie Zixin, who was a specialized student.

When the second prince saw the pot and the table full of vegetables at noon, his interest in growing vegetables reached its peak, and he wanted to go back to the palace to try it out immediately.

But it was impossible to go back. Looking at the table full of vegetables, the second prince felt that he was not going anywhere.

Although Zhou Qiongyue and the Second Prince did not eat lunch in the same place, they ate the same food.

The second prince ate lunch alone and was very satisfied with the meal. It could be said that he finally enjoyed his vegetables to his heart's content today.

When the second prince left, Zhou Qiongyue still brought people and food to see him off, mainly for the Queen Aunt and the fifth cousin. Of course, the second cousin also got some, the same amount as the fifth cousin, all a basket.

The second prince accepted it happily and had no intention of being polite to his cousin.

"Cousin, without further ado, if you ever run into any trouble, remember to tell me your brother's name." The second prince almost put his arm around Zhou Qiongyue's shoulders and said, "Hello, brothers."

The second prince felt that his cousin was so generous to them, giving them so many dishes without any hesitation, so he was willing to protect her.

Unfortunately, Zhou Qiongyue was a real spoiler. "Alright, second cousin, hurry up and leave! If you leave late, I still have to take care of dinner."

"You really are..." The second prince didn't finish his words, he turned around and got on the carriage and ordered people to set off.

Zhou Qiongyue bowed happily, "Your servant respectfully bids farewell to the Second Prince!"

At this moment, Zhou Qiongyue had only one thought in her mind: she could finally go back to take a nap, as it was still a bit cold outside.

The second prince did not return to the palace directly after coming out of Zhou Qiongyue's farm. He asked his confidant to take the food back first, while he took the people and the contract to the residence of Marquis Xuanping.

Xie Zixin had been waiting for the Second Prince for a long time. When she heard the servant report, "The Second Prince has arrived," she immediately ordered someone to lead the Second Prince to her courtyard.

"Your Highness!"

The Second Prince immediately stepped forward and supported Xie Zixin, "Xin'er, there's no need for formalities between us."

"I'm sorry to trouble you this time, Your Highness, but I've been feeling really bad lately. The doctor said it's due to malnutrition, so..."

Xie Zixin felt that her excuse was particularly good, so she performed very well. However, she did not see the Second Prince's eyes flash from her perspective.

The Second Prince took the initiative to comfort Xie Zixin affectionately at this time, "As long as it is good for Xin'er's health, this prince is willing to do anything."

Xie Zixin felt even happier when she heard the Second Prince's words of comfort. She pulled his sleeve and said coquettishly, "Your Highness, you are so kind to me. I believe you have been wronged in this matter. Miss Zhou doesn't blame you, does she?"

After these days of arguing, the Second Prince was able to feel Xie Zixin's pulse and knew what to say to make her happy. "It's okay, my cousin just had a temper. She will be fine after a few days after mother persuades her."

At this moment, the Second Prince showed no concern for Zhou Qiongyue at all, and Xie Zixin was really happy. God allowed her to do it again, and she must make sure that the Second Prince only had her in his heart and eyes.

If anyone dares to get in her way, don't blame her for being cruel.

Xie Zixin was immersed in her own fantasy world and missed the sarcastic smile that flashed across the Second Prince's lips.

The Second Prince looked at Xie Zixin like this, and he felt that he could no longer even call her "Xin'er". He didn't know whether he had made a mistake from the beginning, or whether his Xin'er had changed.

"It's just that I don't have any money, otherwise Xin'er wouldn't have to pay for it herself. I'm sorry, Xin'er. Can you understand me, Xin'er?"

The second prince looked at Xie Zixin affectionately, his eyes full of affection and loneliness.

Looking at the Second Prince like this, Xie Zixin of course understood him.

"Your Highness, there's no need to blame yourself. It's good enough that you can ask for me. Miss Zhou is definitely unwilling to sell it! This is not your fault..."

While Xie Zixin was still trying to organize her words and thinking about how to continue to discredit Zhou Qiongyue's image in His Highness's mind.

She heard the Second Prince's incredible response, "Don't be sad, Xin'er. My cousin is willing to sell it. For 150,000 taels, we've signed the contract and learned the skills."

"Ah?" Xie Zixin judged others by her own experience. If she had such a profitable skill, she would definitely not be willing to sell it. She was especially surprised to see it being sold to her enemy.

The Second Prince reached out and touched Xie Zixin's hair affectionately, and said to her, "Xin'er is so happy that she's silly."

"Yes, I am so happy." Xie Zixin realized now that her reaction was wrong and was very glad that His Highness did not notice it.

Second Prince: I’m not a fool, whose intelligence am I insulting?

The Second Prince took this opportunity to place the deed in Xie Zixin's hand, and said with embarrassment: "This prince has been out for most of the day, it's time to return to the palace. If you have anything to do, leave it there and I will help you the next time I'm out of the palace. Don't put yourself in danger."

The second prince looked worried and kept nagging, which really suited Xie Zixin's mood.

Seeing that the Second Prince's heart and eyes were filled with her, Xie Zixin couldn't help but remind him, "If Your Highness trusts me, please store more food!"

The Second Prince's heart skipped a beat, and countless thoughts flashed through his mind. However, he maintained the expression of someone doting on his beloved, saying, "Okay, I'll listen to my Xin'er."

Finally, the two of them talked reluctantly for another half an hour before the second prince returned to the palace with his men.

It was the same familiar operation as before. The first thing he did when he returned to the palace was to go straight to the imperial study where his father handled government affairs. After jokingly mentioning Xie Zixin's reminder, he returned to his own bedroom to rest.

The second prince did this because he knew that even if he didn't say it, his father would know it, so it would be better for him to be frank.