"Sir, what does the hexagram say?"
Yuan Hou tried to understand the hexagram on the table, but it was just like looking at a ghost's calligraphy, and he couldn't understand it at all.
"Hehe... The Eastern Seal is now within Huayang County."
Tai Zhuo casually picked up a pen and drew on the paper. Yuan Hou was surprised to see half a mask appearing on the paper.
"This is?"
"This person, Dongfang Yin, is very mysterious. I was fortunate enough to meet him in the Holy Palace. He always wore this half mask. Quickly inform the people outside to search Huayang County for the person wearing this half mask. It is very likely that he is the Dongfang Yin we are looking for."
Yuan Hou carefully examined the portrait on the paper again and asked, "Sir, is your painting realistic?"
Tai Zhuo glared at him. "It's a silver-white mask, as thin as a cicada's wing, with a lotus carved on the left forehead."
“Okay, I understand!”
Su Xingyi arrived in Anyang County and personally demonstrated how to grow rare food ingredients to the villagers and officials, explaining as he went along...
This move quickly won the hearts of the people. The prince actually condescended to teach them how to grow rare ingredients!
The villagers who were unaware of the truth had no idea that Su Xingyi was a king of a different surname. They all thought he was the emperor's son, but they didn't know he was a prince.
That's right, the prince is so skilled at growing rare ingredients, especially the way he rolls up his sleeves and digs the soil, it looks so natural.
Perhaps he is an unpopular prince in the royal family.
Now the prince taught them how to grow rare ingredients, which could provide them with an extra income. He was kind and friendly to them, and they developed more respect for Su Xingyi.
Qi Lianli saw that the villagers didn't know the truth. This was all thanks to the princess. After visiting these counties, the villagers only knew the prince and didn't know the princess at all!
But he didn't say anything. If his superiors knew, they might change the plan.
The prince has the support of the Xirong royal family and the Xiao family behind him, so why can't he fight for it?
In fact, there is no need to argue!
Dongfang Yinzhang smiled with satisfaction as he watched this scene. He believed that his junior sister's child would become a wise ruler in the future.
The Oriental Seal, Qi Lianli's little trick in the mind, Su Xingyi had no idea at all. He had to rush back before Su Ningwen's birthday, and he almost traveled to one county a day.
It’s like this in every county!
He returned to Huayang County three days in advance.
"Third brother! Why did you come out last?"
Seeing that Su Ningwen had actually walked out of the Imperial Examination Hall half a minute after Meng Yunqian, Xiao Xier walked up to him in confusion, "You were always the first one out of the county exam last time. Was this one too difficult?"
"Yes, sister Xi, it's more difficult than the county exam." Meng Yunqian said with a dejected look, "Dad only guessed a few questions correctly this time. It may not be so easy to make the list this time."
"Is that so, Third Brother?"
Su Ningwen felt that the difficulty level was about the same as the county exam, and was a little worried that he might get the top spot again. "It's a bit difficult, I might not be able to get the top spot."
"It doesn't matter if you don't pass the exam. As long as you make the list, you'll be a Tongsheng!" Meng Zilu came over and led the two brothers to the Meng family carriage. "The day after tomorrow, your uncle Zihe will be back from the capital. It's also your birthday. Come back to the Meng Mansion with me today. Three days later, you can each go find your mother, okay?"
"Oh no!" Xiao Xier ran over and snatched Su Ningwen away, "Third brother wants to celebrate his birthday at the Princess's Mansion."
Meng Zilu looked at Xiao Lingyu in the carriage and said respectfully, "Princess, Wen'er has grown up so big, and we haven't celebrated his birthday yet. This birthday of Wen'er is very important to our Meng family. I hope I can bring Wen'er home today. I also invite you and the prince to come to the Meng Mansion for the birthday banquet the day after tomorrow."
After all, Wen Ge'er is the blood of the Meng family, and she can't just hold him hostage. Otherwise, it would be too inhumane and put Wen Ge'er in a difficult position.
"Zi Lu, the Su and Meng families are one family. It doesn't matter where we celebrate our birthdays. On the day of the birthday banquet, the prince and I will go there early in the morning with Xiao Xier to help with the arrangements."
Meng Zilu was delighted, "Thank you, Princess. Brother Wen will go home with his father soon."
"Mother."
"Go, but you must come back to accompany your mother in three days."
Only then did Xiao Xier let go of Su Ningwen and let him get on the Meng family's carriage.
Xiao Xier suddenly wanted time to pass slower. When she returned to Nankun, it was Xiaowu who would often accompany her parents.
I don’t know if Xiaowu can protect his parents.
She had to go back to Nankun, after all, her biological parents would be as eager to take her home as Uncle Zilu was.
It turns out that having both fatherly and motherly love is sometimes a burden. You have to coax both sides and cannot neglect one for the other.
Ah, it's hard to be a child, and it's even harder to be a smart child.
Xiao Lingyu did not go back to the Princess's Mansion directly, but took Xiao Xier to visit several pastry shops.
Wei Ying was waiting outside the door anxiously. Why hasn't the princess come back yet?
"Why is Master Jie so thin?"
Xiao Zhong felt distressed when he saw Su Ningjie lying on the bed, looking as thin as a monkey.
He was plump before going to Xirong, but when he came back he not only became thinner, but also suffered from vomiting and diarrhea after eating the food at the mansion.
He must have eaten something unclean on the road.
Xiao Zhong immediately ordered, "Hurry up and cook the millet porridge. Be sure to wash the millet thoroughly. Also, wash the bowls and chopsticks thoroughly with boiling water."
"yes!"
Xiao Zhong has been the steward of the Xiao Mansion for many years and is knowledgeable. He knows that the vomiting and diarrhea are either caused by poisoning or the kitchen is not clean.
"Princess!"
"Mother, it's Brother Wei Ying, Second Brother is back!"
Xiao Xier got off the carriage and walked happily into the yard with her short legs.
Xiao Lingyu was helped down from the carriage by Mo Shu. Seeing Wei Ying's expression was not right, he asked, "Did you have a smooth journey?"
"My Lady, it's all my fault for not taking good care of the young master. He... he..."
Xiao Lingyu became anxious and hurried into the yard.
"Princess, don't worry. Young Master Jie is back and everything should be fine." Mo Shu saw that Xiao Lingyu left in a hurry and was afraid that she would have a miscarriage!
Wei Ying reacted and caught up with him, "The young master just has diarrhea, he's fine."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Lingyu slowed down his pace and spoke in a somewhat impatient tone, "Didn't I repeatedly tell Brother Jie to pay attention to his diet and not eat raw or cold food?"
"During this journey, the young master really didn't eat any raw or cold food. He even gained weight in Xirong. It was only when he arrived in Yongcheng that he suddenly had diarrhea..."
At this time, Xiao Lingyu had already arrived at Canglang Courtyard. He was thinking about Su Ningjie and did not hear a word Wei Ying said next.
"Mom, my second brother is even thinner than before." Xiao Xier said tearfully when she saw Xiao Lingyu come in.
Xiao Lingyu looked at Su Ningjie, who was as thin as a monkey and had a sallow complexion, lying on the bed. His breathing quickened and his eyes became wet with heartache.
"Mom, I'm fine!" Su Ningjie quickly sat up and said soothingly, "I'm not having diarrhea anymore..."
After saying this, Su Ningjie felt tired and hungry, so he lay back down.
Xiao Lingyu hurried forward to take his pulse, and his brows couldn't help but frown.
Seeing this, Xiao Xi'er was a little scared, "Is it that Second Brother's old illness has relapsed?"
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