Xiuhe Village.
In the hall, Situ Xiu finished his breakfast, took a sip of hot tea, and listened to Eunuch Hai report on the situation of the manor.
The fruits in July were sold for 1.64 million taels of silver. It has to be said that the consumption level in Kyoto is very high, and there are still many wealthy families. But this is normal, after all, it is the capital of the Great Sage.
"Eunuch Hai, you look weird today. Is there something wrong with me?"
Situ Xiu put down the teacup, but Eunuch Hai's eyes had been looking strange since he saw him in the morning.
"Your Highness, I don't know if it's my illusion, but you... seem to have grown taller." His face also changed a little.
Eunuch Hai smiled awkwardly.
Of course, I stayed in another world for more than half a year.
"It must be your imagination."
Situ Xiu's eyes fixed. As his realm improved, his bones also grew. It was normal for people to grow at this age, so some changes were normal.
Eunuch Hai is really sensitive.
In fact, he hadn't seen Eunuch Hai for half a year, but Eunuch Hai didn't know.
"It must be an illusion, maybe I saw it wrongly." Eunuch Hai said.
Situ Xiu smiled, thinking that it was already August, and changed the subject: "What's going on in Kyoto recently?"
"Your Highness, are you referring to the Three Kingdoms Competition?" Eunuch Hai asked.
"Um."
"As far as I know, every time there is a Three Kingdoms Tournament, more people come to Kyoto. Most of them are people from the martial arts world who come to join in the fun."
"Can they watch the competition too?"
"Yes, the Three Kingdoms Competition is held at the outer gate of the Imperial Palace, and the Six Gates are temporarily responsible for maintaining order."
The outer gate of the palace is also included in the palace, while the inner gate is heavily guarded and outsiders cannot enter.
"Is there anything else interesting?"
"Yes, everyone in Kyoto is now praising your deeds, saying that you have developed new agricultural products that will benefit the people."
Situ Xiu was slightly startled. It was true, but it hadn't reached that stage yet. He asked, "I make money from them, and they still praise me."
"Because the new agricultural products you grow are very popular and the yield is very high, they agree with this. Many people also predict that if these agricultural products are promoted nationwide, there will be no more people starving to death in the world." Eunuch Hai said.
In ancient times, the biggest shortage was production. The yields of various grains were low. When natural disasters occurred, many people starved and ate tree bark, grass, and even...
Most of them died of starvation anyway.
Situ Xiu pondered for a few seconds and said, "Other places should also know about my new agricultural products, right?"
"It should be. According to those merchants, they transported the fruits to other towns, and many people know that they are agricultural products grown by Your Highness the Fourth Prince." Eunuch Hai said.
What will they call me?
Forget it, let’s not ask.
Situ Xiu changed the subject and said, "Last time I said that the local people could grow the new agricultural products. Has anyone caused any trouble?"
"No, I personally patrol the place every day, and no one dares to cause trouble." Eunuch Hai said.
At this time, a servant ran in and bowed respectfully, saying, "Your Highness, a group of people have arrived outside. The leader claims to be from the royal family and is your great aunt."
My grandmother's sister?
Situ Xiu frowned, turned his head to look at Eunuch Hai, and asked, "Do you know?"
"I guess he might be a member of the royal family," said Eunuch Hai.
"Royal family? What are they doing here?"
Didn’t the royal family have a conflict with the empress?
He is the son of the empress and has no connection with the royal family, so they should not have any contact with each other.
Situ Xiu was confused, but he still went to greet him in person. No matter what, he had to be polite.
In front of the gate, there was a sedan chair parked, and six women were surrounding a middle-aged woman who was dressed in gold and silver, like a noble lady.
Situ Xiu didn't know her and didn't know how to address her. Eunuch Hai beside him reminded him, "Your Highness, she is Princess Zhaoyang."
Princess Zhaoyang?
Never heard of it.
Situ Xiu stepped forward and bowed slightly, then led the Princess Zhaoyang into Xiuhe Manor and ordered Eunuch Hai to serve tea.
Princess Zhaoyang sat down and said with a smile, "The Fourth Prince is indeed a handsome man, well-educated and well-mannered. Not bad, not bad. The young are truly formidable."
He started praising me as soon as he came up!
This operation is a bit showy.
Situ Xiu smiled faintly and said, "Thank you for the compliment, Auntie. I will be proud."
At this time, the servant brought tea over, placing one cup on Princess Zhaoyang's side and one cup on Situ Xiu's side.
"My aunt came to see me. I wonder what gifts she brought." Situ Xiu said bluntly.
Princess Zhaoyang just picked up the tea and took a sip when her face froze. She didn't expect Situ Xiu to be so direct.
In fact, she didn't bring anything today and came here with a purpose.
Princess Zhaoyang forced a smile and said, "I came in a hurry and forgot to bring anything. I'll try next time."
"Nothing, I just asked casually, but from what my aunt said, it seems that she came to me for something, I wonder what it is."
Situ Xiu smiled, picked up the teacup and took a sip, thinking that the visitor had bad intentions.
"I have nothing else to say this time. I heard that you passed the new agricultural products to the nearby villagers. I want you to take them back. Don't spread these things, and don't allow outsiders to grow them."
Princess Zhaoyang put down her teacup, her tone unyielding and her manner overbearing.
“Should we also give you the agricultural products?”
You must be a fool.
Situ Xiu blinked, looking innocent.
Princess Zhaoyang looked extremely satisfied and nodded, saying, "You're so smart at such a young age. Not bad. I wish you weren't a man... What a pity."
Princess Zhaoyang looked at Situ Xiu with a look of appreciation for his talent and a bit of regret.
"Really? Show him out."
Situ Xiu said with a smile.
It really proves the saying that one does not visit a temple unless he has something to ask for.
We haven't seen each other for so many years, and there is no talk of affection or family ties. But as soon as she came, she asked for his agricultural products. She treated him like a child and was intoxicated by his casual praise and obediently handed over his agricultural products.
Even if you are a member of the royal family, the empress hasn't said anything yet, so it's not your turn to come to my Xiuhe Village to ask for things.
see a visitor out?
Princess Zhaoyang's face darkened. She suppressed her emotions and said in a deep voice, "Fourth Prince, what did you say?"
"Don't you understand? Show up." Situ Xiu said unhappily.
Princess Zhaoyang narrowed her eyes, looked at Situ Xiu again, and said coldly, "This is how you talk to your elders. That's how the Empress taught you to disrespect your elders."
"elder?"
Situ Xiu laughed and shook his head, "I haven't seen you for so many years. What kind of elder are you? You come to me without a gift. What kind of elder are you? You want me to hand over my things and you don't give me anything. You are trying to get something for nothing. What kind of elder are you?"
After three questions, Situ Xiu sneered, "If you are not from the royal family, you can't enter Xiuhe Manor, and you can't drink this cup of tea."
"As for my mother, the Empress, she taught me so many things, and one of them is that I have learned: no one can force me to do something I don't want to do."
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