The next day, Su Luo went to court. It was almost March, and as the deputy Minister of Agriculture, she would also be going with the Minister of Agriculture and others to distribute seeds.
They also calculated what to plant in the northern and southern parts of Nanning, and how many seeds to distribute.
His Majesty mentioned the preparations they needed to make and also informed his officials that the envoys from Northern Liang had arrived, instructing them to pay close attention to their movements.
Furthermore, the envoys from Northern Liang will also participate in the spring hunt this March.
After court, Su Luo and Lin Kaiji came out together, and Lin Kaiji was talking to Su Luo about the cabbage seeds.
Nangong Qing sent him two kinds of seeds last year, which he planted on the royal estate and they have already produced seeds.
“Deputy Minister of Agriculture, cabbage is resistant to cold. In order to save seeds, no one is allowed to pick the cabbage I planted.”
Lin Kaiji protected the cabbage very well, especially the seeds. Su Luo said that the cabbage was very resilient and could survive even in Beiliang.
The cabbage seeds haven't even reached Nanning yet, so he absolutely cannot let them spread to Beiliang.
"Grand Minister of Agriculture, I have also saved a lot of seeds this year. These seeds can be planted in most areas next year. Take it slow, there's no need to rush."
After the two left the main hall, Lin Kaiji knew that there was no need to rush: "Vice Minister of Agriculture, besides you and the Third Prince, is there anyone else who knows the method and technique for cultivating cabbage?"
Cultivating a new variety of plant is no easy task.
"No, but His Majesty's intention is for me to write a record and place it in the Ministry of Agriculture."
"That's good. We must protect this new variety."
"Luo Luo, come with me to see someone."
Nangong Qing called out to Su Luo from behind, his face flushed with anger and his tone anxious.
"What's wrong? Who made you so angry?"
Lin Kaiji clasped his hands in a salute and said, "Third Prince, Prince Yu, I will take my leave now."
Nangong Chiyu emerged from the main hall and stood behind the two with a serious expression.
Nangong Qing did not want to marry the princess of Beiliang, but now he had no choice but to marry her. He had to find a way to break this situation.
The only person who could help him was the Imperial Advisor. If the Imperial Advisor said that his fate clashed with that of the Northern Liang princess, he wouldn't have to marry someone he didn't like.
Su Luo is the lucky star predicted by the Imperial Advisor. With Su Luo helping to persuade the Imperial Advisor, the matter will be half successful.
"Third Prince, do you think the Imperial Advisor would disregard the people of Nanning for your sake?"
Nangong Chiyu could see clearly what Nangong Qing was thinking. If there were any other way, His Majesty would not have sacrificed his marriage.
What are you talking about?
The two men were on the verge of exchanging blows. What did His Majesty say to them when he kept them behind?
“We are discussing the marriage alliance of the Third Prince,” Nangong Chiyu said.
"This matter is not yet settled, Prince Yu, you should not speak carelessly. Besides, I am not the only prince in the royal family. Aren't you also a prince? What's wrong with you marrying the princess of Beiliang?"
“I already have a wife, so I naturally cannot marry this princess of Northern Liang.”
Nangong Qing sensed that Nangong Chiyu had a possessive desire for Su Luo; this was his sixth sense.
Su Luo was merely performing acupuncture on his orders. Did that give him the wrong impression, or did he forget that he said he might have a wife and children?
Even if he doesn't, his father will still arrange a marriage between him and Manyu in the future.
"Luo Luo, no matter what happens, you always find a way. If this marriage is true, can you help me?"
The marriage alliance concerns the fate of the nation, and national peace was Nangong Qing's greatest wish in the past, so why has he refused now?
"It's hard to say. If you really don't want to marry the Northern Liang princess, you can find someone to marry first. But at this juncture, I'm afraid it won't be possible."
Su Luo initially thought that Nangong Qing would be willing for the sake of the greater good, since he didn't have anyone he liked anyway.
"Forget it, I'll go and discuss this with the Imperial Advisor to see if there's a way to satisfy both sides."
He was conflicted. He wanted too much. He wanted peace in the world, and he also wanted to spend his life with the person he loved. He hadn't even tried to fight for his own happiness when the princess of Beiliang appeared.
“Alright! I also have a question I'd like to ask the Imperial Advisor, let's go together.”
Su Luo and Nangong Qing took a few steps and discovered that Nangong Chiyu had actually passed them and was walking ahead.
Regardless of what he was planning to do, the three of them arrived at a secluded palace courtyard with the three large characters "Imperial Preceptor's Residence" written on it.
To have such a residence in the palace, with the words "Imperial Preceptor's Residence" prominently displayed, demonstrates the high status of the Imperial Preceptor.
"Your Highness Prince Yu, Your Highness the Third Prince, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, and the Imperial Advisor have prepared tea and have been waiting for you for a long time."
A young eunuch stood outside the door, seemingly waiting for the three to arrive.
"The Imperial Advisor has prepared tea for us. How did he know we were coming, especially with three people?"
He understood what Nangong Qing was saying, since he didn't want to marry the Northern Liang princess and might ask the Imperial Advisor for help.
But both he and Nangong Chiyu were only there temporarily, so how could the Imperial Preceptor know? Could it be that he really has extraordinary abilities?
"The Vice Minister of Agriculture is joking. There is nothing in the world that our Imperial Advisor cannot calculate. Sometimes, it's just that heavenly secrets cannot be revealed."
Or perhaps the time is not yet ripe; the cycle of cause and effect is known to the Imperial Advisor. Please, the three of you, enter.
The little eunuch's words were too far-fetched, and none of them believed them.
Upon entering the palace, the Imperial Advisor sat by the desk with his eyes closed, seemingly resting. He had a long beard but was bald.
In the imperial court, he was nine feet tall, and even Nangong Chiyu only reached his eyebrows.
Three cups of tea, still steaming, were placed in front of the table, along with three futons for the three to sit on.
Su Luo's first reaction was that it was a coincidence; it was impossible for the timing of pouring the tea to be just right.
"Please have a seat!"
The Imperial Advisor didn't move, but slightly opened his eyes and let the three of them sit in front of him.
"You've come with questions, will you ask them one by one, or all at once?"
You know that?
"Of course we should ask them separately!"
Su Luo was also curious whether this Imperial Advisor truly possessed any real abilities, since even His Majesty treated him with great respect.
"Since the Imperial Advisor knows that I am here, he must also know what I want to ask. Does the Imperial Advisor have a solution that satisfies both sides?"
Nangong Qing had opposed this several times in court, but each time the ministers used the greater good of the nation to pressure him, especially Prime Minister Yan, forcing him to compromise.
The Imperial Advisor's eyes seemed to see through everything; even though he didn't move, they still commanded respect.
"This is the fate of the nation. The Third Prince should follow the natural course, maintain his true self, and understand that the arising and ceasing of causes and conditions are governed by their own laws."
Su Luo wanted to laugh. Wasn't this just a way to fool people? What was the difference between saying this and saying nothing at all? It was just like the rhetoric of a con artist on the street.
Seeing Su Luo's disdain, the Imperial Advisor spoke again.
"I cannot answer all the questions the Deputy Minister of Agriculture wishes to ask. 'A common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime.' Since you are here, make the best of it..."
Su Luo was startled. After hearing the Imperial Advisor's words, she dared not take them lightly anymore.
Does this imperial advisor really know everything? Does he know she possesses a spatial ability? Does he know she comes from another world?
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