Just as Xingchun was about to leave, the imperial concubine called her back.
"Dai Yan, I remember my brother sent me some satin. You can bring it to Xingchun and take it to Fengyang Pavilion to show it to the little girl. If she likes it, you can make two sets of clothes for her. If she doesn't like it, you can make two pairs of shoes for her."
Xingchun bowed: "Thank you, Madam."
When Xingchun brought the satin back to Fengyang Pavilion, Helian Yu had already left the palace, but this time he did not bring Chang'an with him.
"Did the Imperial Concubine give you another reward?" Chang An flipped through the satin and ordered the eunuch in the palace to put it away.
Xingchun poured herself a cup of tea and leaned against the wall. "Yes, I think the queen likes our prince very much. Chang'an, why didn't you accompany the prince out of the palace today?"
"Your Highness may have something important to tell you." Chang An couldn't guess what Helian Yu was thinking, and didn't want to speculate too much, so he changed the subject, "Why hasn't Miss Yu Shi returned to the palace yet?"
Xingchun frowned, "I haven't heard about Aunt Yu Shi's return. She should have arrived half a month ago, but I was so busy recently that I forgot about it. I'll go out and ask around later."
East Street District, Prince’s Mansion.
Chang Zuo drove the carriage and stopped in front of the Prince's Mansion.
The guards with swords were standing solemnly, and several of them stepped forward and saluted: "Greetings, Lord Chang Zuo."
"Greetings to Princess Zhaoyang, may the princess live forever."
Helian Yu was carried down from the carriage by Chang Zuo and took out a token. He felt uneasy in his heart but his face was not. "My father ordered me to see the prince. He has a few words for him."
The guards stepped aside and opened the door: "Your Highness, please."
Helian Yu was puzzled as to how happy they were without asking whether it was true or not, but as long as she could get in, she didn't care whether there was any conspiracy or not.
Zhou Shan welcomed Helian Yu and Chang Zuo and invited them into the main courtyard hall.
When the prince saw the visitor, he smiled and personally offered Helian Yu a cup of milk soup: "Zhaoyang is a rare guest."
Helian Yu said 'hmm' and waved to the prince with a smile. The prince squatted beside her and said, "Brother Prince, the 21st is your birthday, but because of the Jiangnan Enke, I am not in the capital, so I sent you a gift in advance."
"Zhaoyang is so thoughtful. I would like to thank Zhaoyang for his concern."
The prince was looking forward to the fact that the yield of 100 dan per mu would be like a miracle. If it were promoted among the people, how could there be starving people in the world!
Helian Yu winked at Chang Zuo, signaling him to go out.
Chang Zuo: "Do you want to go back?"
Helian Yu: "..."
Can he only understand the Master's expression? The prince was also silent. It was rare to see Chang Zuo being such a "real person". He explained: "Master Chang Zuo, you and Zhou Shan should go have a cup of tea first. I will talk to Zhao Yang about some intimate things between brothers and sisters."
Chang Zuo clasped his fists and retreated with Zhou Shan.
Since there was no one in the main room, Helian Yu pulled out a purse and handed it to the prince who lowered his eyes and tried to calm himself down.
The prince's hands trembled slightly. He knew what was inside and could not suppress his excitement. He looked up again, and there was a pure and gentle look in his eyes, with a puzzled look: "What is this?"
"This is the wheat seed I asked for from my master." Helian Yuchao explained to the prince with his hands dancing and excitement, "This is the product of my master's painstaking research and development for a long time. He originally wanted to present it to my father to seek credit, but!"
"Humph, it's the Crown Prince's birthday, we can't let our Master overshadow us!"
"I begged Master for a long time before he gave it to me reluctantly."
"Master said that if this kind of spring wheat seeds is sown in early March, it can be harvested in early July, with a yield of 100 dan per mu!"
"Brother Crown Prince, is he powerful?"
The prince's throat was sticky, and his limbs were surging with joy and excitement like waves. Every word Helian Yu said that fell into his ears was infinitely magnified and deafening.
He bent his knees, knelt on one leg on the ground, held on to the chair, and looked up at Helian Yu: "Such a precious thing, Zhaoyang should hand it over to the emperor personally."
He could see that her relationship with Helian Chi was closer than his. She did not give this great achievement to Helian Chi first, but gave it to him instead, which made him feel speechless.
"That won't do." Helian Yu shook his head. "I just had a hard time thinking of a gift. How can I take it all for myself?"
In fact, she also wanted to take advantage of him.
She wants to protect her master from the disaster, and she must ensure that Daxia is stable and the people can live and work in peace.
On the occasion of the crown prince's birthday, let him present high-yield wheat seeds. The emperor will be happy, the crown prince will be happy, and the people of the world will be happy.
Kill many birds with one stone!
Helian Yu poked the prince's hand and said, "Brother Prince, I heard that you have a beautiful woman hidden in your backyard."
The prince blushed and said, "Zhaoyang, don't talk nonsense. You are young, you should study more."
Helian Yu curled his lips at him, "You are just like your former master, so old-fashioned!"
"Would Zhaoyang like some dessert?"
"No, I have to go back to see my master. I haven't finished practicing the calligraphy and martial arts he asked me to do."
After finishing his business, Helian Yu left the Prince's Mansion directly. Half an hour later, the Prince's Mansion's carriage drove towards the palace gate.
Imperial study.
"Father, I have obtained a miracle and would like to present it to you."
Outside the imperial study, Chang Hai stood guard, looking up at the azure sky, and said to the eunuch beside him, "The weather has become very bad these days. Go and warm up two more cups of soup."
The young eunuch was running, and when he turned a corner he heard a rustling sound, followed by angry curses.
Chang Hai looked back at the closed door of the imperial study and walked towards the corner.
"Damn you, you little slave! This is the ginseng and black chicken soup that my master personally made for His Majesty!"
"This servant deserves death, please forgive me, Lady Lan."
"How dare you, a blind person like you, serve in front of the emperor? It's simply..."
"Greetings, Lady Lan." Chang Hai came over, bowed slightly, and raised his eyelids to the little eunuch kneeling on the ground, "Go to the imperial kitchen to prepare the soup first. You can't afford to delay the matter between His Majesty and the Crown Prince. Lady Lan is the master, she is generous and will not bother with you."
The young eunuch quickly got up and ran to the imperial kitchen.
Chang Hai looked at Noble Lady Lan, his eyelids drooping slightly: "Noble Lady Lan, do you want to see His Majesty?"
"Of course." Lady Lan was arrogant and looked down on Chang Hai, a eunuch, but she also knew that he was a favorite of the emperor, so she didn't dare to offend him. "Your Majesty hasn't been to Zhongcui Palace in recent days. Maybe you are too busy. After all, I am your concubine, so I should consider your health."
Chang Hai lowered his head to hide his sarcasm: "Your Majesty is discussing important matters with the Crown Prince. Why don't you go back to the palace first? I will report to Your Majesty later."
"No need." Lady Lan fixed her eyes on the door of the imperial study. "Your Majesty has been busy, I will wait here for a while, just in time to serve you lunch."
Chang Hai bowed his head and warned quietly: "Your Majesty and the Crown Prince may discuss matters during lunch. If you insist on waiting, I am afraid that it will make His Majesty unhappy."
After saying that, Chang Hai turned around respectfully, and Concubine Lan called him again.
"Does your Excellency have anything else to say?" Chang Hai paused, still in a respectful manner, "I have to wait outside the Imperial Study. Please tell me briefly."
Lady Lan twisted her handkerchief and said, "Of course. A few days ago, Your Majesty——"
Before Lady Lan could finish her words, a young eunuch ran over and whispered something in Chang Hai's ear, causing Chang Hai's expression to change slightly.
(End of this chapter)