Yongzheng then came to his senses and said indifferently, "I was just passing by and thought I'd stop by."

He glanced at the busy servants in the backyard. "What are they busy with?"

Lin Yun smiled slightly and led him to the backyard: "I plan to plant flowers all over the backyard and try hydroponics, so that I won't have to rely entirely on external purchases for the raw materials of rouge in the future."

Yongzheng nodded: "That's certainly foresight." Though his tone was calm, a hint of appreciation flashed in his eyes.

Upon arriving at the hydroponic room, Lin Yun enthusiastically began to introduce the process. Yongzheng listened attentively, occasionally asking a few questions, revealing his considerable familiarity with these agricultural practices.

Lin Yun was somewhat surprised: "Does the Emperor also know about these things?"

Emperor Yongzheng smiled slightly: "Before I ascended the throne, I also managed the estate."

As the two were talking, Xiao Tao brought in tea.

Lin Yun took the cup and personally poured it for Yongzheng, secretly adding a few drops of spiritual spring water to the water. She presented it with both hands, saying, "Your Majesty, please have some tea."

Yongzheng took the teacup, and his fingertips inadvertently touched her fingers, causing both of them to pause.

Lin Yun quickly withdrew her hand, her ears feeling slightly hot.

Yongzheng lowered his eyes to look at the clear tea in the cup, took a sip, and raised his eyebrows slightly.

The tea tasted the same as the one he had at the teahouse that day—clear, sweet, and refreshing. A warm current slid down his throat and into his stomach, spreading throughout his body and limbs, instantly easing his fatigue from the past few days.

"This tea...?" Yongzheng asked tentatively.

Lin Yun blinked, feigning ignorance: "Is it not to His Majesty's liking?"

Yongzheng shook his head, took another sip, and after savoring it, said, "This tea is extraordinary. After drinking it, I feel refreshed and all my fatigue has disappeared."

Lin Yun smiled and said, "Perhaps His Majesty has been working hard lately; a cup of tea can help him relax."

Yongzheng gave her a deep look, but didn't ask any further questions. However, he already had some guesses in his mind.

He put down his teacup and suddenly said, "The situation in the capital is complicated. You are new here, so you must be cautious in everything you do."

Lin Yun nodded: "I understand, and I will certainly not cause His Majesty any worry."

After a moment's thought, Yongzheng said, "If you encounter any difficulties, you can directly seek out Su Peisheng, or..."

He paused, then added, "Or you can submit your nameplate and enter the palace to see me."

Lin Yun's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly bowed her head and replied, "Yes, thank you for your grace, Your Majesty."

Emperor Yongzheng put down his teacup and suddenly said, "This morning at court, some people objected to my bestowing upon you the title of Imperial Merchant."

Lin Yun's heart skipped a beat, and she looked up at him: "This commoner... has caused His Majesty trouble?"

Emperor Yongzheng shook his head, his tone firm: "No one can change my decision."

His gaze was deep. “You just need to do your own thing, and you don’t need to worry about the rest.”

Lin Yun felt a warmth in her heart and solemnly said, "This humble woman will certainly not fail Your Majesty's expectations."

Yongzheng grunted in acknowledgment, his gaze sweeping over the flower seedlings in the courtyard, and suddenly asked, "When will these flowers bloom?"

Lin Yun calculated the time: "If we use hydroponics, it will take about half a month."

Actually, she didn't know either, but she certainly couldn't say too little, otherwise she would be seen as a monster.

Emperor Yongzheng nodded: "I will come and take another look then." With that, he got up to leave.

Lin Yun hurriedly saw him off. When they reached the courtyard gate, Yongzheng suddenly stopped and turned to look at her: "This outfit suits you very well today."

Lin Yun was taken aback, her cheeks flushed slightly, but before she could respond, Yongzheng had already strode away.

Xiao Tao leaned closer and said with a grin, "Miss, the way the Emperor looked at you just now was so gentle!"

Lin Yun tapped her forehead: "What nonsense are you talking about!"

The emperor has seen all kinds of women, and she's not exactly a beauty that could topple empires. Focusing on making money is the best strategy.