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Lu Jingchen had been staring at Jiang Yuyuan that day and had some understanding of the situation, but he pretended to know nothing.

"Sister-in-law, I don't know much either. I only heard from my cousin Jiang that Miss Jiang made a mistake a few days ago, angered my aunt, and was sent to Xuzhou by my uncle."

What is happening here?

Xuzhou seems to be Jiang Yuyuan's hometown.

Jiang Yuyuan actually left the capital?

Did she make a mistake at Tuer Mountain and was sent away?

No wonder I didn't see her that day, and no wonder Princess Baocheng looked so unhappy. Chu Yin's eyes moved around Lu Jingzhuo's face and she had already discovered the clue.

If it was just like before, Jiang Yuyuan would take the opportunity to talk to Lu Jingzhuo and would definitely not reveal anything. But this time, she must have used some means to anger Princess Baocheng, which led to this result.

Of course Chu Yin was happy to hear it.

In her previous life, Jiang Yuyuan was by her side until she passed away, otherwise she wouldn't have worried that Jiang Yuyuan would become the heir in the future by relying on Princess Baocheng.

"But Jiang Yuyuan's mistakes are her own business. What does it have to do with the divorce between my aunt and uncle?"

Lu Jingchen said, "I guess maybe Aunt blames Uncle for not teaching Miss Jiang well, and she is angry at Uncle for this." He then urged Lu Jingzhuo, "Brother, why don't you try to persuade her? Aunt might listen to you... I am thinking about Aunt. She is a girl, even if she is a princess, she will be criticized if she divorces."

How could Lu Jingzhuo be fooled?

Lu Jingchen is so good at trying to please his aunt but still got turned away. What would be of any use if he went?

"I said I don't care."

Chu Yin also felt that there was no need to persuade her: "With Aunt's conditions, even if she divorces, won't many men still be vying to marry her? Second brother, you don't have to worry about Aunt. If she really divorces, our new uncle will only be better than the current one."

Princess Baocheng has a brother who loves her so much like Emperor Jianxing, who dares to point fingers at her?

As long as she doesn't do anything stupid, Lu Jingchen won't be as comfortable as her.

Lu Jingchen: “…”

The three of them talked for a while and then got on the carriage.

Lu Jingzhuo sat on the left with a blank expression, and had no intention of speaking.

Unless it was something important, it was always like this, unless she took the initiative to talk.

Chu Yin held her chin with her hands and looked out the window.

She still needs to sort out her thoughts.

Jiang Yuyuan made a mistake at Tuer Mountain and was discovered by Princess Baocheng. Jiang Xian immediately sent Jiang Yuyuan to Xuzhou. Later, Princess Baocheng wanted to divorce Jiang Xian. On that day, Lu Jingzhuo came back and behaved abnormally. Not only did he kiss her in the car, but he also carried her to the desk in broad daylight...

Chu Yin had lived two lives after all, so he suddenly understood everything.

She covered her lips.

It turns out that he was so enthusiastic that day because...

She looked at Lu Jingzhuo.

She stared at him for a long time, causing him to glance sideways: "What's the matter?"

She shook her head and wanted to laugh.

He kept silent about it, could it be that he felt it was embarrassing?

However, he did not fall into the trap and endured until returning to the palace. It was really amazing that Chu Yin suddenly came up to him and kissed him lightly on the cheek.

Lu Jingzhuo: “…”

This was the first time Chu Yin took the initiative to kiss him.

Even though it was just a touch on the face, it was brave enough.

Lu Jingzhuo felt his cheeks getting hot and sat up straighter: "You should know that we are going to Nanyang County."

Nanyang County is the closest county to the capital, and it only takes half an hour to get there. Chu Yin said, "I know."

Then seduce him?

The carriage was on the official road, and officials might come to greet them soon. Lu Jingzhao suppressed the desire in his body because of her and reminded her, "I said before that I would cooperate with you, but not at any time."

She kissed him just to reward him, why did she ask him to cooperate?

Chu Yin didn't expect him to show a happy expression, but she also didn't want to hear him mention the rule of "knowing when to stop".

Oh my god!

How come he didn't know when to stop that day?

I really should find some medicine for him!

Chu Yin complained inwardly while taking out a handkerchief to wipe the lip balm off his face: "I understand, I was wrong... I will not make such a mistake again, Your Highness, don't worry." After saying this, she turned sideways to look out the window, leaving him with a dignified back.

There is no need to make it so serious.

He just thought that she picked the wrong time, it shouldn't be now, otherwise he would cooperate.

But he wouldn't go out of his way to explain.

They both knew each other's identities, and Chu Yin should be very clear about what to do and what not to do at what time.

When the Magistrate of Lu County of Nanyang County learned that the Crown Prince, the Crown Princess and the Prince of Jin had already set out from the capital, he hurriedly brought the rest of the officials of the government to greet them halfway.

County Magistrate Han whispered bad things about Yi Jian: "This Doctor Yi is really arrogant. You advised him several times to come over, but he didn't listen. He was just promoted to Doctor, but he doesn't take the Crown Prince seriously? Every day, he orders us to do this and that. You haven't suffered such hardships in all these years as a county magistrate, right? He almost asked us to go to the fields to farm. We will let His Royal Highness the Crown Prince see his character later!"

The Lu County Magistrate glared at him and said, "Let's see the situation first. Yi Jian is indeed favored by the emperor. Otherwise, how could he be promoted from a chief clerk to a doctor? The emperor even killed several officials for him. What do you know? Why are you making such a fuss?"

"Aren't I feeling sorry for you?"

"Okay, think about the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess first. Is there anything wrong with the place where the King of Jin lives? The most important thing is whether they live comfortably."

"You spent so many days decorating this place, how could there be any omissions? It is neither extravagant nor shabby, just right. The prince will surely be satisfied."

The magistrate of Lu County stroked his beard and said, "If only it were true... Alas, since the prince came, the magistrates of several of our counties have not slept well. This month has been really hard." He lost five kilograms of weight.

"Good fortune and misfortune go hand in hand. If you can please the prince, you won't have to worry about the rest of your life."

Isn’t it true? Fortune and misfortune are just a fine line apart.

Lu Xianling stood up straight and stared at the road ahead.

After a while, the figures of the imperial guards appeared in the billowing dust. Each of them looked heroic and had a long sword at his waist.

The magistrate of Lu County hurriedly stepped forward with other officials to kneel and kowtow.

"Your humble servants respectfully welcome the Crown Prince!"

As expected, there really were officials coming to greet them on the road. Lu Jingzhuo raised his eyebrows, but did not get out of the car. He just said to Dong Ling, "Ask them to tell us their names."

The Lu County Magistrate hurriedly called out his name loudly, and the remaining officials followed in turn.

Lu Jingzhuo listened and found that Yi Jian was not among them.

Chu Yin roughly knew his intention, and smiled slightly and said, "Doctor Yi is indeed a simple person, and he has never personally welcomed Your Highness."

It was unclear whether he was simple and honest or something else. Lu Jingzhuo did not respond and only ordered the convoy to continue moving forward.

Naturally, a few people from Lu County had to follow.

"Sir, the prince just ordered us to register. Will it be counted as a merit?" asked County Minister Han.

"It's hard to say, who knows what the prince is thinking." He is not someone who can be easily fooled. Before, when Emperor Jianxing went to Wenshu Temple to escape the summer heat, the prince took over the state. In just half a month, he accomplished many things. He did not show any immaturity at all. He is now welcoming the prince just to express his respect, which should not be considered wrong.

The carriage travelled for another cup of tea before arriving at the Nanyang County Government Office.

The bailiffs and detectives knelt on the ground at the door.

Lu Jingzhuo ordered them to stand up.

The Lu County Magistrate caught up with them from behind, wiped his sweat and said, "I have seen His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, the Crown Princess, and His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin... I will lead the way, please."

Lu Jingzhuo first ordered a guard to invite Yi Jian, and then went in.

Chu Yin had only seen the government office in Qingzhou. This was her first time seeing the county office, so she looked at it a few more times.

Although it is a small government office, it is quite impressive, with red doors and blue pillars. It must have been renovated a few years ago, and the paint has not peeled off.

The road was clean and dust-free, without even a fallen leaf.

When everyone walked to the inner hall, County Magistrate Lu said, "It's getting late. Your Highness the Crown Prince, Crown Princess, and Your Highness the Prince of Jin must be hungry. Just tell me what you want to eat." He paused, "Of course, the county government doesn't have a chef, so I'm afraid I'll have to inconvenience you three."

"No hurry," Lu Jingzhuo, who was sitting at the head, asked, "When the farmers heard about Doctor Yi's strategy for preventing and controlling locusts, how did they react? Did anyone object?"

As soon as he arrived, he was eager to understand the situation, which showed his attitude towards the matter. The Lu County Magistrate hurriedly said: "Your Highness, there are farmers who are opposed. They don't know how to grow sesame and other crops, and they are afraid of going hungry. Alas, they don't think about it. Who won't go hungry when encountering a locust plague? But I have sent constables to persuade each family, and they have all been persuaded. Don't worry, the farmers will definitely not make trouble tomorrow. You can just issue the decree."

These words were already highlighting his own merits. Lu Jingzhuo remained calm and nodded slightly: "Tell them to gather at the field at 9:00 p.m. tomorrow. If it's too crowded, each family will send one person."

"Yes, I understand."

Yi Jian was invited here by the imperial guards at this time.

He had a thin body like a bamboo pole, dark skin, and a pair of extremely bright eyes. Chu Yin recognized him immediately.

After becoming a spirit, she met Yi Jian several times in the Qianqing Palace.

In this life, she sent him to the capital early, and she felt a sense of accomplishment, and couldn't help but smile.

Lu Jingzhuo saw this and the doubts that had existed in his mind before emerged again, and he couldn't help but frown.

Yi Jian knelt down and saluted: "I am sorry for my negligence, Your Highness, please forgive me."

Lu Jingzhuo's eyes fell on his boots, which were covered with mud.

"You went to the farm?"

"Yes, I must ensure that the sesame and peas grow well next year. I will not slack off for even a day."

At this moment, Lu Jingzhuo began to understand his father's thoughts. This man really cared about farming. In some ways, he was a fool, but only people like him could truly prevent and control locusts.

"Get up." Lu Jingzhuo motioned Dong Ling to move a chair for him to sit on.

Yi Jian, however, refused to sit down: "I am also covered in mud, and I am afraid of dirtying the chair of the Lu County Magistrate."

Lu County Order: "..."

He disliked Yi Jian for not understanding the ways of the officialdom, but he had never really confronted him. After all, he was of a higher rank. Now that Yi Jian said this, did he want to kill him? No wonder this man had never been able to make a name for himself before.

His boss must be pissed off by him.

Lu Jingzhuo was not reluctant: "Stand still. Let me ask you, how sure are you that these crops will have a good harvest next year?"

"About 70%. It also depends on the weather. If there is a drought, there is nothing we can do."

Chu Yin smiled when she heard this: "If there is a drought, it will be difficult for any crops to grow well, so there is no need to take this into account."

The one sitting on the right side of the Crown Prince, with skin as white as snow and bright and radiant, must be the Crown Princess.

Yi Jian's only impression of her before was the name she mentioned when Emperor Jianxing summoned him.

He later recalled those words and suspected that it was the Crown Princess who recommended him.

But they have never met each other, how is it possible?

"If we don't take into account the drought, then we have an 80% chance of success."

"Eighty percent is already very high. The farmers should be reassured by your words. There will be no drought next year, so there will definitely be a good harvest," Chu Yin encouraged, "Doctor Yi, just go for it. The decree issued by His Highness tomorrow will be even more powerful for you."

"Yes, I will keep it in mind."

When Chu Yin recommended Yi Jian, Lu Jingchen was actually very curious. How could she be so sure that this person was useful based on a few words from others? And it turned out that he was really useful. He looked at Chu Yin and then at Yi Jian, but because Lu Jingzhuo was beside them, he didn't dare to interrupt.

Lu Jingzhuo asked Yi Jian a few more questions before he ended.

The Lu County Magistrate brought up the issue of meals again.

"Just make something random," Lu Jingzhuo said. He really couldn't think of what to eat.

This "casualness" has always been the most difficult. Lu Xianling was sweating on his forehead. Seeing this, Chu Yin said: "Serve a braised duck, a orchid fish, pine nut tofu, fried bamboo shoots, dried vegetables..." They are all easy to make and delicious dishes.

There were things he liked in it, Lu Jingchen smiled and said, "Thank you, sister-in-law."

After the meal, the three of them returned to the bedroom that Luxian Ling had prepared for them early in the morning.

Just by looking at the bedding on the bed, you can tell whether it is comfortable or not. Chu Yin sat on it and said, "Lu County Magistrate has also put a lot of effort into it."

Many officials in the court are of this character, their minds are focused elsewhere. Compared with them, Lu Jingzhuo prefers officials like Yi Jian, but they are extremely rare. Without outstanding talents, such people rarely stand out.

If this is not Chu Yin...

Lu Jingzhuo recalled the way Chu Yin looked at Yi Jian just now, and his brows furrowed slightly.

But to say there is something between them is absolutely impossible.

Lu Jingzhuo took off his outer robe and put it on the wooden rack: "Aren't you going to wash it?"

Chu Yin had been sitting in the car for a while and felt a little tired, so she leaned against the head of the bed.

"I'll go later."

He walked up to her and asked, "Is there something wrong?"

"No, just sit for a while."

Her eyes were slightly closed, her face was as delicate as a white peony, her lips were not very bright, perhaps because she had wiped off the lip balm, leaving only a fresh pink. He suddenly lowered his head and kissed her.

Normally, she would like him to kiss her.

Whether it was his soft lips, his increasingly advanced kissing skills, or even the taste of his mouth, she liked it all.

But she still remembered what happened in the carriage today.

Chu Yin turned her head and said, "Your Highness, we are not in the palace now. We are in the backyard of the county government. Your Highness, please be careful."

Lu Jingzhuo: “…”

The Crown Princess' move: Give him a taste of his own medicine^▽^