Jiayin found it amusing and tapped its little head, scolding it.
"Don't come here to whine and complain. You're not one to suffer in silence. You're pampered with good food and drink in the palace, so how could you be aggrieved?"
Feeling guilty, the little fox buried its head in its master's arm and continued to whine and whimper, its big tail swaying back and forth, making people's hearts soften.
Shui Ling ran off to prepare fruit, to support the little fox.
"Princess, the little fox must be tired from running back from the palace. Look, its paws are all dirty. Please give it something to eat!"
The little fox brushed Shui Ling's arm with its big tail as a gesture of thanks, which made Shui Ling pat it a couple more times.
Jiayin found it amusing, sent Shuiling and Shuiyun to rest, and then took the little fox into the space.
The little fox, like a mouse caught in a rice jar, vanished in an instant.
Sweet and juicy grapes!
Fragrant peaches and bananas!
It's finally back!
Jiayin didn't stop her and went to organize the inventory as usual. After writing for a while, the little fox returned with a round belly.
Jiayin rubbed its head and began to inquire about matters in the palace.
The little fox chirped and occasionally gestured wildly, even drawing a few words.
Jiayin listened, guessed, and her expression changed.
Finally, he instructed the little fox, "Next time you come back, bring Little Green back with you. Don't leave it in the palace anymore! And I also have an important task for you."
The little fox jumped around excitedly on the table, its big tail almost knocking the pen holder to the ground...
"What time is it?"
Inside the Xilong Pavilion, the Crown Prince rubbed his aching wrists and asked Eunuch Feng without looking up.
Eunuch Feng was leaning against a pillar, secretly dozing off, when he suddenly heard the question. It took him a while to react before he replied, "Your Highness, it's already past midnight. You should rest. You have to attend the morning court tomorrow!"
The prince nodded, stood up, and asked, "Where is Sanjo? Did you see where he ran off to?"
Feng Gonggong hesitated and replied, "Well... Your Highness, the little fox has run off somewhere. This old servant has had people search for a long time but they haven't found it."
No sooner had he finished speaking than the little fox darted in from outside.
The prince was delighted and reached out to hug it, saying, "Where have you been causing trouble? I haven't seen you all night. Be careful someone catches you, skins you, and makes you into a hand shield."
The little fox stretched its neck and whimpered in protest. The prince's gaze fell on its collar, and he raised his hand to help straighten it before picking it up and taking it to wash up...
The morning court session proceeded as usual, with officials from the six ministries arguing incessantly over trivial matters.
They all seemed to be devoted to the country and its people, eager to give their all.
Actually, it's just for show.
When it comes to truly important matters that require their full attention, they have long since avoided them.
But if one had to point out what was different about today's morning court session, it would be that the Emperor was absent.
The dragon throne was empty, with only the crown prince sitting beside it, governing in place of the emperor.
Everyone initially thought the Emperor's poor health was a hoax, but now they had no choice but to believe it.
But judging from the expressions of the Crown Prince and the senior officials of the Six Ministries, they didn't seem to have any worries.
This is really confusing...
Later, it was an official from the Ministry of Rites who stepped forward and reported on the rain-praying ceremony, which made everyone realize the significance of the event.
After all, rumors were flying around that Princess Kang Le's sacrifice was necessary to successfully pray for rain.
It was already a foregone conclusion, as if Tianwu could not escape the drought unless Princess Kang Le died.
His Majesty is probably in a difficult position now, which is why he has claimed to be ill...
Another seemingly busy but actually pointless small court assembly ended just like that.
The group left the palace and took a carriage home.
Occasionally, a traffic jam at an intersection would force a horse-drawn carriage to stop.
The two officials in the car couldn't resist opening the window to let in some fresh air, while two vendors outside chatted noisily, their saliva flying everywhere.
A vendor puffed out his chest and declared confidently, "The rain-praying ceremony is for the entire Tianwu! Everyone is counting on this. Princess Kang Le receives a salary from the imperial court, so naturally she is supported by the people. What's wrong with asking her to contribute now? Shouldn't she?"
Another vendor retorted, "Have you only been here a short time? Don't you know that Princess Kang Le has never taken a single penny of salary from the court since she was made a princess? Even though Suijin is her fief, she still pays taxes every year! She hasn't taken any advantage of the court at all!"
"Moreover, the Li family has done so many good deeds for the Emperor and the people over the years. Not to mention, the cakes you ate were made from corn seeds that they found!"
Furthermore, Princess Kangle's adoptive father is the Marquis of Xinting, and her father is a general. They are currently dealing with some barbarians in the north!
"You stand here shamelessly, talking big about sending someone's daughter to kill Qiyu with just a few words. How can you be so brazen!"
The first vendor knew he was in the wrong, but still stubbornly shouted, "What does this have to do with me? I only heard it from those refugees outside the city."
"Hmph!" the sensible peddler sneered. "Those outside the city are all ingrates! Don't they realize that when they first arrived, they couldn't even get through the city gates? No one in the imperial court was willing to take them in. It was only thanks to Lord Li who stepped forward and begged for food everywhere that they were able to survive."
Now that they've had their fill, they're trying to kill someone's daughter! They're utterly heartless!
The first vendor didn't dare to speak, and after a short while, he picked up his load and ran away.
The two officials in the car exchanged a glance, and after a long while, one of them said, "The common people are not all ignorant."
The other sighed and replied softly, "The heat has been unbearable lately. I've always been frail, and I'm finding it hard to cope. I'm planning to take a break starting tomorrow..."
His companion understood, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "I've also been feeling dizzy and lightheaded lately..."
The two didn't finish their sentence, but they both understood each other's helplessness.
The situation in the imperial court became increasingly complex, and the emperor's attitude became increasingly erratic.
They don't want to be caught in the middle; if one day they have to choose between conscience and self-interest, that would be truly painful...
Outside the new capital, Jia'an stood with his hands behind his back in front of the thatched hut, listening to the servant report what he had seen and heard, his face as black as ink.
The servant was also furious, and couldn't help but add another sentence after he finished speaking.
"Fifth Young Master, these refugees are utterly ungrateful! They're blaming the drought and famine on the Princess! As if if the Princess had died earlier, they wouldn't have had to suffer like this! They're completely insane! They must be taught a lesson. They've had too much to eat and have forgotten whose rice bowl they're eating!"
Jia'an took a deep breath and said coldly, "Yes, they've had too much to eat and have forgotten whose rice bowl they're eating!"
As he spoke, he boarded the carriage and went directly into the city.
Inside the Earl's mansion, Li Lao Er was talking to Liu Zhiheng. Liu Zhiheng was too fat and was more afraid of the heat than others; his face was almost dripping with sweat.
Fortunately, the Li family had no shortage of ice, and after sitting for a while, he finally felt comfortable.
“Lord, my father asked me to pass on a message to you. He said that that person is now acting recklessly and we can’t let him continue like this. Our family needs to retaliate appropriately.”
"That person was suppressed by the Empress Dowager from a young age and was well protected by the Marquis, so although she looks strong, she is actually a bit of a bully who preys on the weak. If our family were to be a little more assertive, it might have unexpected results."
"As long as that person is afraid, hesitates, and delays for a while, when the Marquis returns with his army, he will have no choice but to accept it, no matter how unwilling he is."
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