Chapter 142
Getting rid of snails is manageable, but the real problem is finding a cure for the disease, which Ye Yan really doesn't know.
The disease had already been eradicated when he was born, so he had no chance to learn about the specific treatment methods for the disease.
He didn't say much in front of Sun Mao, but after Sun Mao and Emperor Jingxi left, he told Qin Su what he knew.
Because what he said was based on real historical events, the causes and consequences, the measures taken, and the principles underlying them were all accurate and clear, which sounded very different from hearsay or what was read in books.
Qin Su glanced at him, seemingly lost in thought, and said, "Has something similar happened somewhere before, and been completely resolved?"
Ye Yan's fingers froze, unsure how to answer.
Over the years, he had told Qin Su many strange and unusual things, many of which were groundbreaking and unknown even to Hou Dongrui, who had been abroad.
He used to say it was "from a book" or "from someone else," but as Qin Su grew older, this childish excuse could no longer be used.
If he tells the truth, Qin Su is too young. How will they get along after he tells the truth? If he doesn't tell the truth, he's worried that Qin Su will gradually become suspicious of him and develop a rift.
Ye Yan was caught in a dilemma, a troubled expression on his face.
Fortunately, Qin Su seemed to be just saying it casually and didn't take it too seriously.
She said, "Although we can't find a way to cure Lord Sun for the time being, since there is a way for the people to avoid it, we should still do it. I will first write a memorial and submit it to my father's office, and then have the Imperial Medical Academy conduct an on-site investigation. If it is effective, it should be promoted nationwide."
Emperor Jingxi has been plagued by her and Ye Yan's endless stream of ideas over the past two years.
It's true that everything is good, but it's also really busy. Emperor Jingxi is spending less time in the inner palace now.
So after the New Year this year, Emperor Jingxi told Qin Su that if he had any suggestions in the future, he should write a memorial honestly, just like the court officials. He had to write it himself and could not ask someone else to write it for him.
Qin Su was writing a memorial to the throne, so Ye Yan had no choice but to sit next to her and help her grind the ink.
As Qin Su wrote, she muttered, "Father will definitely say again, 'Zhaoyang, you're giving me something to do again.'"
Ye Yan had a clear understanding of Emperor Jingxi's personality: "His Majesty only says that in front of outsiders. He seems to be complaining, but he is actually happy."
Qin Su understood: "I know, you said it before, he's a proud and arrogant lion."
Once, during a casual conversation, Ye Yan inadvertently mentioned astrology, saying that according to his birth date, Emperor Jingxi was a Leo.
Qin Su asked what Leos were like, and Ye Yan said they were domineering and arrogant.
After he explained the meaning of "tsundere," Qin Su was amazed at how accurate it was. From then on, she often referred to Emperor Jingxi as "Big Lion" in private.
"I haven't seen my mistress for days," Qin Sudong complained, her words tumbling out in disjointed sentences. "I was planning to go see him this evening; he'll definitely miss me if he doesn't see me."
The third child is none other than the Third Prince Qin Yu, who is now two years old. Qin Su always teases him whenever she sees him.
Ye Yan once witnessed the Third Prince practicing walking in the palace. Qin Su squatted in front of him, poked his forehead with a finger, and made him sit down on the ground.
The third prince got up, dusted himself off, and continued walking. Qin Su poked him again, and he fell down again.
Qin Su chuckled: "The third party is a roly-poly toy."
The third prince pouted, looking aggrieved, and grasped Qin Su's fingers, calling out in a childish voice, "Jiejie."
Emperor Jingxi and Consort Shu watched with smiles. Consort Shu said, "The princess and the third son have such a good relationship."
Emperor Jingxi said, "I really miss it. When Zhaoyang was a child, I also liked to tease children like this."
Ye Yan: "..."
It's truly remarkable that Qin Su has grown up to be this big.
Upon hearing Qin Su say that Qin Yu would miss her, Ye Yan quietly said, "Not necessarily."
Qin Su looked up and stared at him: "What do you mean?"
Ye Yan smiled and said sincerely, "I think the Third Prince must really want to see Your Highness."
Qin Su snorted and lowered her head to continue writing the memorial.
To ensure the handwriting looked good, the little hands gripped the brush and wrote slowly and laboriously.
In fact, Ye Yan and his partner had already invented charcoal pencils, but in ancient times, the use of brushes was not just for writing characters, but also for the artistic conception of calligraphy. Although charcoal pencils can write faster, they do not conform to the aesthetics of modern people. However, it is said that many scholars in the countryside use charcoal pencils to take notes when they are reading.
Qin Su finished writing, shook her hands, and took a break.
"No wonder people in the past said that a beautiful woman could accompany you while you read. Reading and writing are such tiring things, and it would be too painful if you didn't have someone with you."
Ye Yan shook his dark blue sleeve and joked, "I don't have a red sleeve, only a blue one. Your Highness, please make do with this."
Qin Su grabbed his sleeve and laughed, "Then I declare that from today onwards, blue sleeves are superior to red sleeves!"
She even instructed Qingmei in a serious manner, saying that she also wanted to wear an indigo palace dress tomorrow, and that she should wear it to Liulichang.
The two of them huddled together and chattered away, quickly arranging their itinerary for the next few days.
But plans can't keep up with changes, and the next day Emperor Jingxi brought some big news.
He was going on an inspection tour with Qin Su.
Qin Su was first delighted, then startled, and tentatively asked, "Did Father only bring me?"
A hint of hesitation crossed Emperor Jingxi's brow as he glanced towards the direction of the inner palace.
He was diligent in his duties and not fond of women, so he had few concubines in his harem. In addition, he was young and did not have many children.
Including Qin Su, there are currently only four princes and one princess in the palace. The eldest prince is the same age as Qin Su, only a few months younger.
His upcoming tour may last for more than a year, and logically he shouldn't be taking only Princess Qin Su with him, but...
Thinking of the recent whispers in the court urging him to establish an heir apparent, and recalling the countless anxieties and struggles he had experienced with his daughter over the past few years, Emperor Jingxi finally said calmly, "Your younger brothers are still young and in poor health, unable to withstand any hardship. Taking care of you, my little rascal, is enough to give me a lot of worry."
Qin Su paused for a moment, then said, "No, what I mean is, can I bring a study companion?"
Emperor Jingxi was speechless. He thought about how he was pondering serious matters while his daughter was thinking about keeping him company in his studies, and he became even more annoyed.
"Ye Yan? Why do you take him everywhere? He's a study companion, not someone who's been sold into servitude to the royal family. Ye Hongtao is staying in the capital this time, so what's the point of me taking his son away for over a year?"
Qin Su glanced at her disgruntled father, thought for a moment, and then had an idea.
She leaned over and patted Emperor Jingxi's back with her little fists, saying softly, "If you don't want to take me, then you don't have to. It's enough that Father is here to play with me. Father is the most important."
Emperor Jingxi's complexion did indeed improve considerably.
Qin Su pressed on: "It's just that Father is too busy. Could you spend more time with me? I want to see swallows building their nests, big fish eating small fish, and small fish eating shrimp. I also want to make sugar figurines myself, Father..."
Emperor Jingxi: "..."
What's with all this talk about swallows building nests, big fish eating small fish, and small fish eating shrimp? Isn't it all about climbing trees to see bird nests and going down to the river to catch fish?
Doesn't he know about his daughter?
Thinking of Qin Su's past glorious achievements, Emperor Jingxi felt a headache coming on, and the sour feeling that had just risen instantly subsided.
He pretended to be serious and said, "Alright, I don't have that much time to play around with your nonsense. Call Ye Yan to come along."
Qin Su gave herself a peace sign behind her back and smiled, "I'll do whatever Father says."
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