Chapter 91: Not Enlightened [Part 1] Jing Zhuoyue took it, a letter...
Chapter 91
I miss my family more during the holidays.
Lin Zhiyi naturally also missed his relatives and friends in this world.
But she didn't dwell on her sadness and longing for too long. Now she was not alone, Jingyue was with her.
And she already has a new goal in this world.
——Work hard to achieve your goals and grow together with Jingyue, so you will have the motivation to move forward and a strong sense of existence.
The two of them drank and admired the moon, and when they felt like it, they started to fight with swords.
Under the full moon, the figures danced gracefully, both of them were like a dragon and a phoenix, a perfect match.
That night, Lin Zhiyi helped Jingyue enjoy the ultimate happiness again after a long time.
Jing Yue finally bit her ear and murmured, "Seventy-eight days left..."
They had the same birthday, the third day of the winter month. It was now the fifteenth day of August, and there were still seventy-eight days until the age restriction that Pian Pian mentioned would be lifted...
"What?" Lin Zhiyi was slow to react and didn't immediately understand the significance of seventy-eight days. Later, when Jing Yue whispered in her ear what birthday gift she wanted, she finally understood and teased with a smile, "Of course, it depends on how you prepare the birthday gift. If you ask me before giving it to me, it means you don't care about me."
Jing Yue suddenly raised an eyebrow and said, "...Your Majesty, what you said is absolutely right. I will learn from your words."
After saying that, he grabbed her bright red lips.
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After the Mid-Autumn Festival, time flies by.
In a blink of an eye, more than a month had passed.
Not only Jingyue and Lin Song had learned digital techniques and table organization, but Lu Chengjie and Zhang Yaozong were also able to become apprentices.
The two of them then slowly taught this method to their subordinates to make it easier for everyone to settle accounts.
In this way, work efficiency is improved and Lin Zhiyi has more time to study milk tea and tea products.
——The market effect of milk tea is good, and the pastries she tried to make with green tea powder also received good feedback.
Of course this needs to be mixed with other flours.
It is too luxurious to make powder from pure tea.
Today, Dayan's tea production is lower than she imagined.
And the price of tea that is worth mentioning is very expensive.
If we want ordinary people to be able to afford to drink tea, we must work hard to increase tea production.
Lin Zhiyi always does her best to accomplish anything she does. She had previously written a plan and submitted it to her superiors. She also mentioned it to Emperor Long Shun before the Mid-Autumn Festival. Now, let's see if there will be any good follow-up feedback.
There is no need to rush to increase production.
It will take at least two to three years to see results.
She has been very busy over the past month, and Jingyue has not been idle either.
In addition to studying with Lin Zhiyi, he also made some achievements in training the guards of the princess's mansion.
They gradually became capable of standing on their own, with Tang Cong being the most astute. He could often discern the meaning of a string instrument from its melodies, and his status was almost equal to that of Su Lian, You Yi, and Yao Er, becoming Jing Yue's fourth confidant.
Tang Cong had been in the princess's mansion for more than three months and had already understood how much the princess doted on her husband.
The son-in-law studied at the Imperial College while working in the Ministry of Revenue. The small business orders he implemented were basically successful, which also demonstrated the importance that His Majesty valued him.
Combined with the secret training over the past month, Tang Cong came to the conclusion that both the princess and His Majesty wanted the prince consort to have more power, especially the princess.
This is not difficult to understand. Although the princess and her husband have a certain relationship as monarch and subject, they are husband and wife after all. They prosper together and suffer together.
The princess is of course proud of her husband's bright future and feels more secure.
What's more, the son-in-law is also the young master.
Duke Lin commands a large military force and is a loyal person. He is the most trusted confidant of His Majesty in the capital.
Following Jing Yue's suggestion, Tang Cong quickly set up an intelligence gathering team.
Moreover, it is completely separated from the princess's mansion. No one else can find out that these shops belong to Princess Liyang.
"Your Highness, this is the news about General Gu, Miss Lin Er and the Fourth Prince in the Western Regions—" Tang Cong presented a bamboo tube secret letter to Jing Yue.
Jing Yue gave him an approving look and took the bamboo tube: "You've made arrangements in the Western Regions so quickly? Well done."
Tang Cong was praised and his face lit up with joy. "I think Your Highness and the Prince Consort are very worried about General Gu and the others, so I sent a few people to the Western Regions first. They happened to be mixed in with the tea caravan. We are acting cautiously and meticulously, so please rest assured, Your Highness."
"Well... I feel very relieved to leave this matter to you." Jing Yue said as he opened the bamboo tube, took out the secret letter, and slowly unfolded it.
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The fourth prince Jing Zhuoyue's trip to the Western Regions was fruitful.
Ever since hearing that Emperor Dayan had sent an envoy to the Western Regions, led by Gu Tingxuan, several smaller nations in the region immediately stopped making any rash moves. They also repeatedly sent people to investigate who had offended Emperor Dayan, leading to this trip to establish his authority.
When they learned that it was Haida who caused the trouble, the leaders of several small countries gnashed their teeth in hatred.
The arson case two years ago was finally settled, and now it has been brought up again. Wouldn't this easily arouse the fear of Emperor Dayan?
Maybe they really thought they were colluding with a certain prince or even the crown prince in the capital to seize the throne...
Maybe Haida really hooked up with a prince, but they haven't received any news!
Even if there is news, it is so far away that there is no way to coordinate the internal and external forces! Why bother to go to such lengths and give the Emperor of Dayan a handle and a reason to send troops?
If they accidentally angered Emperor Dayan, these small countries would be completely destroyed!
Therefore, as soon as Jing Zhuoyue led his team to the border of the Western Regions, the leaders of several small countries each presented gold and silver as a token of their loyalty.
There was a one-eyed leader named Hale. As soon as he met Gu Tingxuan's gaze, he felt a phantom pain in his eyes.
On the battlefield, this female general, who was no less capable than a man, pierced his helmet with a spear and stabbed his eye.
That battle was something he would never forget.
Coincidentally, Hale is Hedda's uncle.
The other leaders all despised and blamed him, and some even wanted to push him out as a "sacrifice" to ask for forgiveness.
Harley was neither humble nor arrogant. He had no intention of rebelling, and Hedda had never told him that. He just wanted to take ten years to recuperate and then decide his future based on the current situation.
Now that Haida has caused such a mess, Dayan Dynasty has sent the prince and General Gu to come, and other people don't like him either. If he is really killed, the other party's anger can be calmed down. He didn't say anything, as long as the other party promised to treat the people in his territory well.
Gu Tingxuan was actually more familiar with Ha Lai. She sat on horseback with a dashing demeanor and teased him, "Ha Lai, I haven't seen you for a few years. You've become much more composed. Do you miss my marksmanship?"
Harley stepped out from the crowd and said with a smile, "General Gu is still as charming as ever, and his marksmanship must have improved. Harley will never forget him day or night." As he spoke, he raised his hand and pressed his right eye, which was covered by a black cloth.
After these two asked and answered each other, Lin Zhiqi and Jing Zhuoyue both knew everything—this Harley's eyes were blinded by Master/General Gu! Master/General is so powerful!
Gu Tingxuan said, "Let's spar again when we have time?"
Halle: "Alright! General Gu, please show some mercy!"
When the others saw that General Gu was talking and laughing with him and didn't seem to be taking his anger out on others, they became a little uncertain.
Is there still room for change?
With the presence of the "old friends" Gu Tingxuan and Hale, Jing Zhuoyue, Lin Zhiqi and several leaders gradually understood the situation that the other party had.
——Hedda had indeed planned this behind their backs, and even her uncle Harley didn’t know about it.
Emperor Longshun was furious, but he hadn't sent his men to fight, only to understand the situation. And by the way... to deter those who were about to make a move.
After this communication, everyone felt relieved.
Jing Zhuoyue certainly didn't want to fight. Apart from the regret that he couldn't display his martial arts, he was happy to see the humble flattery of the leaders of the countries in the Western Regions.
Lin Zhiqi felt even more regretful than Jing Zhuoyue. She had wanted to show off her skills, but she couldn't fight. She had no choice but to follow Gu Tingxuan around every day, taking the opportunity to curry favor with her master and compete with others.
I even had the pleasure of fighting Harley.
Halle would lose to Gu Tingxuan, but he would not lose to the little girl Lin Zhiqi. He did not hold back when he attacked, but instead allowed Lin Zhiqi to learn a lot of practical skills from him.
Her arm was hit by the other party's gun barrel, but she didn't feel it at the time. Later, when she went back to the room to rest and take a shower, she found that she couldn't lift it up and it hurt when she moved.
Gu Tingxuan applied medicine to her, and said with a mixture of anger and amusement: "Are you still fighting?"
"Fight!" Lin Zhiqi was not afraid at all and answered with this word firmly.
Gu Tingxuan shook her head helplessly, but couldn't help but teach her some solutions: "You're on horseback, so you can't maneuver as easily as you can on the ground. So you must keep your back and center of gravity steady. Also, try to predict your opponent's next move, or even the next two moves, in advance. That's the only way to have a chance of winning."
Lin Zhiqi was fascinated by what he heard: "Yeah! I'll remember it! I'll fight him again tomorrow!"
Gu Tingxuan: "Behave yourself for two days. The Mid-Autumn Festival banquet is coming soon, don't cause any trouble for me."
Lin Zhiqi curled his lips in displeasure, but still responded obediently: "I understand, Master."
Gu Tingxuan stayed with her for a while, and they each wrote a letter home, ready to send it back along with the Fourth Prince's memorial.
Lin Zhiqi: "I wonder how Yuan'er and the princess are doing."
Gu Tingxuan: "They look very loving, there shouldn't be any problem."
The ink on the letter had dried when someone outside came to report that Ha Lai had invited General Gu to Dongfeng Tower for a drink. Gu Tingxuan asked, "Has the Fourth Prince been invited?"
"No... Harley only invited the general to the banquet. He also came alone."
Lin Zhiqi perked up, grabbed the sword beside him and prepared to go: "I'll go with Master!"
Gu Tingxuan: "No need. It seems he has something to tell me. It's not convenient to let His Highness know directly about this matter... Zhiqi, you deliver the letter to His Highness and report to him at the same time."
Lin Zhiqi: “…Oh.”
Gu Tingxuan changed her clothes to go to the appointment, and Lin Zhiqi also changed her clothes and went to visit Jing Zhuoyue with a letter from home.
The main house of the inn was given to Jing Zhuoyue to live in. Lin Zhiqi came from the west wing of the third courtyard. As soon as she arrived at the main courtyard, she saw Jing Zhuoyue practicing sword.
It turns out that the Fourth Prince is not a useless person. It seems his swordsmanship is pretty good.
Lin Zhiqi watched with great interest for a while, until Jing Zhuoyue finished his move, sheathed his sword, and looked towards her. Only then did she applaud as if she were paralyzed: "Your Highness, you have great skills!"
Jing Zhuoyue saw that her right arm was hanging down, as if she couldn't lift it up. She was clapping with her left hand to support her right hand. He couldn't help but frowned: "What's wrong with your arm? Is it injured?"
Lin Zhiqi said nonchalantly, "Well, I was sparring with Harley and got hit by his spear and stick. It's nothing serious, just a minor injury."
Jing Zhuoyue: "..." He had been traveling with Lin Zhiqi and Gu Tingxuan for a long time and was already familiar with them. He didn't act like a prince at the moment and asked casually, "What do you want to talk to me about?"
Lin Zhiqi took out two family letters and said with a smile, "I'd like to ask Your Highness for a favor. These are letters from me and my master. Please!"
She didn't even seal the letter and just handed it directly to Jing Zhuoyue.
Due to their limited status, Gu Tingxuan and Lin Zhiqi cannot exchange letters with people in the capital at will.
Even a letter to family had to be sent back along with the memorial to be in compliance with the regulations.
Jing Zhuoyue took it, one thick and one thin. He guessed, "Are you missing home?"
Lin Zhiqi: "A little bit. Mid-Autumn Festival is coming soon."
Jing Zhuoyue: "Just bear with it a little longer. Once we have inspected all the small countries, we will definitely be able to return before the New Year."
Lin Zhiqi smiled and nodded. "Yes! Don't worry, Your Highness, just proceed according to your plan." She remembered her master's instructions and quickly added, "By the way, Hale invited Master to Dongfeng Tower for a drink. Master guessed he had something to discuss and couldn't tell Your Highness, so he went alone. When Master returns, he will immediately inform Your Highness."
Jing Zhuoyue: "I see. Have you had dinner yet? Eat here. They have roasted a whole lamb."
Lin Zhiqi's eyes lit up, and without hesitation, he said, "Okay! Thank you, Your Highness!"
Jing Zhuoyue curled the corners of his mouth.
During this trip to the Western Regions, what Lin Zhiqi was most satisfied with was the food here. The roasted whole lamb, baked buns, baked naan, raisins, cheese, oil tea, etc. were all very much to her liking.
The servants brought up a roasted whole lamb, and also served several plates of braised beef, big plate chicken, pilaf and other delicacies, as well as meatball soup and wine.
Jing Zhuoyue also prefers meat. Although he occasionally misses the nutritious complete meals with both meat and vegetables in Beijing, he is also very happy eating here.
Seeing that Lin Zhiqi couldn't lift one of her arms, he used a special meat-cutting knife to cut a plate of mutton for her and put it over: "Eat."
Lin Zhiqi: "Thank you, Your Highness!" She was about to eat the meat with her left hand without thinking, but Jing Zhuoyue pressed the plate with his chopsticks, "Wait."
"What's wrong?"
"Is your injury serious? Did the doctor allow you to eat mutton?"
Lin Zhiqi's eyes widened: "Of course you can eat it! This little injury is nothing serious!"
Jing Zhuoyue insisted on calling the imperial physician to confirm.
Lin Zhiqi stared at the delicious food right before his mouth, anxiously waiting for the imperial physician's words.
——After all, she didn't ask the imperial physician for treatment at all. It was her master who applied the medicine to her.
After the imperial physician examined him, he said, "Your Highness, the injury is not serious. It's okay to eat less."
Lin Zhiqi finally became happy and looked at Jing Zhuoyue proudly: "Did you hear that? Your Highness, sometimes you are even more talkative than my master."
The imperial physician and the servants beside him broke out in a sweat after hearing this.
This Second Miss Lin really dares to say anything.
Fortunately, the Fourth Prince had a smile on his face and didn't look angry at all: "Am I nagging? Is it your master who doesn't care about you at all?"
"Who said that? My master gave me free rein. My parents did the same." Lin Zhiqi looked at him impatiently, "Can I eat now?"
"Eat." Jing Zhuoyue waved his hand and let the imperial physician go.
Lin Zhiqi started eating happily.
Jing Zhuoyue watched her eat for a while before he started eating.
As a result, Gu Tingxuan did not come back that night and Hale also disappeared.
Lin Zhiqi and Jing Zhuoyue got together to discuss.
"Master must have encountered something. Could it be that Harley is really colluding with Haida?" Lin Zhiqi was impulsive. "I will take the soldiers to search Harley's residence!"
Jing Zhuoyue held her back and said, "No, the situation is unclear right now. If you go, you might not be able to come back."
Lin Zhiqi: "So you don't care about Master anymore?"
Jing Zhuoyue: "Who said we don't care? Let's go to Dongfeng Tower and check it out first."
The two went to Dongfeng Tower and followed clues to find a horse farm.
It turns out that the horse farm is the territory of Haida's confidant Aziz.
He has been lying in wait for a while. Seeing that Haida and Gu Tingxuan were getting close, he kidnapped Hale's little daughter and asked Hale to lure Gu Tingxuan over and assassinate her.
From the moment she went to the appointment, Gu Tingxuan guessed that something might have happened. After several verbal probing, she understood that Harley had his own difficulties, so she pretended to have taken the bait and followed him here, leaving marks along the way - she was just discovered by Jing Zhuoyue and Lin Zhiqi, who found her and came over.
Jing Zhuoyue and Lin Zhiqi arrived at the right time and captured Aziz and others, and at the same time rescued Hale's youngest daughter Amina.
Gu Tingxuan handed Amina over to Lin Zhiqi and went to interrogate Aziz and Hale.
Amina was sixteen years old and very beautiful. She fell in love with Jing Zhuoyue, the prince from the Central Plains, at first sight. He was dignified, skilled in martial arts, and handsome.
I just don’t know who this big and strong woman next to him is... Amina stared at Jing Zhuoyue with a pair of innocent eyes like a deer.
Jing Zhuoyue glanced at her, walked up to her, and asked Lin Zhiqi, "Is your arm okay?"
Lin Zhiqi grimaced as she stretched her arm, which had been stretched out during the previous fight. "Is it numb? Is it broken?"
Jing Zhuoyue pulled her arm over and gently pinched the wound. "It won't break off, otherwise the imperial physician wouldn't have allowed you to eat mutton yesterday. But...it will definitely take a month or so to heal."
Lin Zhiqi said calmly, "It's okay." She looked at Amina, and taking advantage of the fact that she didn't understand what they were saying, she asked Jing Zhuoyue loudly, "Your Highness, this little beauty has been staring at you. She must be attracted by your majestic and heroic appearance. Do you like it?"
Jing Zhuoyue looked at her with a half-smile: "Why are you asking this?"
Lin Zhiqi: "Aren't you still unmarried? She can be considered a little princess." The implication is that she is barely a match for the prince.
Jing Zhuoyue: "Then you take good care of this little princess and report back to your master when he comes back."
Lin Zhiqi: "No problem!"
Jing Zhuoyue: “…”
This Miss Lin Er is really stupid!
But he was also worried that she would come to her senses.
After all, his father did not allow him to marry the daughter of the Lin family.
During the time they spent together, Jing Zhuoyue's affection for Lin Zhiqi increased, but Lin Zhiqi seemed to only treat him as a prince, a commander-in-chief, and a brother, and never thought about the relationship between men and women at all.
Jing Zhuoyue couldn't get angry, after all, he hadn't said it explicitly, so he could only ride away in frustration.
Lin Zhiqi placed Amina in the carriage, left a guard to follow, and then rode up to catch up, teasing him: "Are you shy, Your Highness?"
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