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Chu Yin didn't react, but Tang Feiyan, who was not far away, widened her eyes.

No way?

Is Lu Jingzhuo hugging Chu Yin?

He was facing them sideways and couldn't see clearly, but the movement was that of an embrace.

Tang Feiyan didn't care about the hairpin on her head for a moment and moved to the right quickly. Then she saw Chu Yin's face pressed against Lu Jingzhuo's chest, and Lu Jingzhuo was holding her waist. The fingers exposed from the light blue sleeves with gold embroidered dragon patterns seemed to be very strong, and it was obvious that she was the active one.

She was so shocked that her mind went blank.

Chu Yin was also shocked at first, but soon realized that he was "fighting fire with fire".

If she had known this earlier, she would have told him in her previous life and would not have to let her eyes suffer for so long. Seeing Tang Feiyan's ridiculous expression, she would definitely not let this happen again next time.

She said softly, "Your Highness, it's OK."

Lu Jingzhuo let go of his hand upon hearing this.

He still didn't understand this strange way of showing off among women.

But since Chu Yin was his wife, and she felt bullied, as her husband he naturally could not stand idly by.

I hope my second brother and his wife won’t do this again next time.

Emperor Jianxing arrived at Kunning Palace in a dragon chariot, and entered the palace in a rage, cursing: "It's a locust plague again, it's a locust plague every year, these damn insects!"

Chu Yin was very familiar with this scene, because there would indeed be locust plagues every year. Every time there was an outbreak, farmers would lose all their crops and become refugees. In some places, the hungry people would even rise up in rebellion, affecting the stability and prosperity of the entire Dai Viet.

This phenomenon continued until the third year after Lu Jingzhuo ascended the throne, when a man who was good at dealing with the locust plague appeared.

However, the word "appeared" may not be accurate enough. This person has actually been researching and summarizing methods to deal with locust plagues, but his ideas could not be heard by the emperor, so they were buried for a long time.

Maybe she should take this opportunity to recommend this person, otherwise, for every year that passes, many more disaster victims will die.

"What a bunch of mediocre people, they can't even kill a locust." Emperor Jianxing was still furious, looking at his eldest son and second son, "Do you have any suggestions?"

Although the two princes were well-read, they had never really been involved in farming and could not come up with any practical solutions.

It is useless to read from the script. Lu Jingzhuo said: "In my opinion, the emperor can only order his subjects to promote more talents to control locusts."

"Of course I gave the order, but they haven't found a way to prevent it in three years... a bunch of rubbish!"

His voice was so loud that the two children were frightened and hid behind Chu Yin.

"Grandfather is not targeting you." Emperor Jianxing saw this and his expression eased a little.

Chu Yin turned around and rubbed the two children's heads: "Don't be afraid."

Encouraged by their mother, the brother and sister bravely stepped forward to pay their respects to the emperor's grandfather.

Emperor Jianxing held his grandchildren in his arms, kissed them vigorously, rubbed their little shoulders and arms, and then suddenly glanced at Lu Jingrui and asked Empress Jiang: "Why don't you choose a wife for him again?"

Last time I came to the Qianqing Palace specifically to ask for instructions, but I changed my mind again. I really don’t know what I’m doing.

Seeing this, Lu Jingrui hurriedly lifted his robe and knelt down: "Father, please don't blame mother, it's all my fault. Please punish me. This matter has nothing to do with mother. I don't want to get married too soon. I kowtow to ask for your understanding."

Is this a self-torture tactic?

Since he took the blame, the mother-in-law would naturally love him more. Chu Yin thought to herself that although he was young, he was so scheming.

As expected, Queen Jiang said, "I didn't think it through and was rash before. Jing Rui is indeed not mature enough. We can wait another two years."

Emperor Jianxing snorted coldly and did not pursue the matter any further.

This youngest son had no masculinity since childhood and was born more like a girl, so he really didn't like him. Later, when he saw him begging for mercy from his wife and eldest son like a puppy, he disliked him even more.

But he was too lazy to take care of the child. After the coming-of-age ceremony, he would have to get married, and then he would be granted a fiefdom somewhere else.

Emperor Jianxing continued to talk about the locust plague.

Chu Yin waited until he paused, then saw the opportunity and said, "Father, your daughter-in-law wants to recommend someone."

Emperor Jianxing glanced at her, not taking it seriously, and said calmly, "Oh, who is it?"

So many civil and military officials have failed to recommend any talent, what can the eldest daughter-in-law do?

Chu Yin said: "Yi Jianyi, the chief clerk of the Nanhe County Office in Yuzhou."

Because of Lu Jingzhuo hugging Chu Yin, Tang Feiyan felt like being struck by thunder. It took her a long time to recover, and then she became a little depressed. But now seeing Chu Yin showing off his skills, she immediately became energetic again.

"Sister-in-law, locust plagues have always been a problem in every dynasty. Does the chief clerk you recommended really have a solution? Don't talk nonsense!"

Chu Yin just looked at Emperor Jianxing: "My daughter-in-law heard about it on the way from Qingzhou to the capital. Although this man holds a low position, he cares deeply about people's livelihood. He does not simply burn locusts with fire or eat them as food to deal with the locust plague. These are only temporary solutions. He has his own unique ideas, such as asking farmers to plant more peas and sesame seeds that locusts don't eat, or removing insect eggs in spring and summer..."

It was obvious that this was not nonsense. Emperor Jianxing became interested and asked, stroking his short beard, "Which county did you just mention?"

"Nanhe County."

Seeing that Chu Yin had gained the trust of Emperor Jianxing so easily, Tang Feiyan was furious. She ignored Lu Jingchen's obstruction under the table and shouted: "Sister-in-law, can you really guarantee that this person can cure the locust plague? What if the emperor appoints him and he fails to get the job done? Wouldn't that make the emperor lose face in front of the ministers!"

Chu Yin: “…”

Does she have a grudge against Tang Feiyan? Why is she so persistent?

If it was because of the position of Crown Princess, Tang Feiyan was destined to be disappointed and would have to kneel down to her in the future.

Chu Yin's face darkened. "Father, I saw that the officials were at a loss, so I spoke up. As the saying goes, 'a dead horse should be treated as a living one'. I think Yi Zhubu should be able to do the job..."

Lu Jingzhuo interrupted her: "Ayin, since you have never met this person, you should be careful about what you say."

She was stunned.

Lu Jingzhuo looked at Emperor Jianxing and said, "Father, no matter what, Ayin has good intentions. I think you can meet this Yi Zhubu first. Yuzhou is not far from the capital. It won't be too late for you to make a decision after meeting him."

Tang Feiyan was disappointed for a moment. She had been expecting Chu Yin to promise and then fail in the recommendation and be punished by her father-in-law, but Lu Jingzhuo just interrupted.

Could it be that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince really likes Chu Yin?

I really misjudged it!

Emperor Jianxing groaned: "Well, let's do it this way."

After the banquet, Emperor Jianxing was the first to leave. Tang Feiyan questioned Lu Jingchen: "My husband, why didn't you say anything? Don't you think your sister-in-law's opinion is useful? It's just a name you heard..."

Lu Jingchen was annoyed that she didn't listen to his advice, and said in a low voice: "Why are you still picking on your sister-in-law? Are you crazy? I have repeatedly told you to be patient, why don't you listen? You don't care whether your sister-in-law's opinions are useful or not, you should take care of yourself first!"

Tang Feiyan was already very angry, and after being scolded by him, she couldn't help crying.

She is cute and lovely, and looks pitiful when she cries.

Seeing this, Lu Jingchen softened his heart again: "Okay, okay, I won't say anything to you, just change it." He still liked Tang Feiyan's cuteness and naivety. As long as she was not willful and stupid, she would not be annoying.

Tang Feiyan knew that she had completely failed this time. If she lost her husband's heart because of this, it would be a complete failure. So she nodded lightly to show that she admitted her mistake.

It was getting late, and people said goodbye to Queen Jiang one after another.

Both children were held by Lu Jingzhuo, and he seemed to be used to it.

Chu Yin followed with a smile.

At first, she was a little dissatisfied when she was interrupted by Lu Jingzhuo.

She knew Yi Zhubu very well. She had seen his achievements in her previous life and had no doubts about his abilities. However, this was due to her rebirth. As a bystander, Lu Jingzhuo thought differently.

"Thank you for what happened just now, Your Highness," she shook his sleeve, "Fortunately, Your Highness reminded me."

He had many questions about Yi Jian, and since Chu Yin brought it up, he stopped and asked, "Did you really hear about Yi Zhubu's story?"

Afraid that her father-in-law would be suspicious, she had already thought of the answer.

"Well, I remember that we stayed at an inn in Shirakoma Town when we were on the way there... A few people were chatting about a clerk in Nanhe County who could cure locusts. Out of curiosity, I listened a little more."

When she came to the capital, she did stay in an inn in Baiju Town for one night. As for whether anyone mentioned Yi Jian, only she knew.

"You haven't seen it, so you are so sure?" Lu Jingzhuo raised his eyebrows slightly, "Why is that?"

His eyes were bright, as if stars were twinkling in them. Chu Yin lowered her eyelids and said, "I was just worried about the locust plague, and I was impulsive."

“…”

Although Chu Yin has changed a bit recently, she would never be so stupid as to impulsively recommend an unfamiliar official.

With such a cautious personality, wouldn't she be afraid of making a wrong recommendation and being blamed by her father?

Why would she take this risk?

Easy to use...

What is his relationship with her?