The next day, the dog emperor really didn't get out of bed.
The sky was not yet fully bright.
The morning breeze was cool and slightly damp.
Dark clouds gathered and churned above the capital city...
It's raining today.
Li Deshan, with a whisk draped over his arm, wiping away sweat, appeared panting in front of the disaster relief team.
He bowed and cupped his hands, saying, "Your Majesty, His Majesty is unwell and unable to come to see you off. He sent this servant to deliver a message."
At that time, Yuan Yao was nestled in the arms of the Ninth Prince.
She couldn't help but cry, her eyes becoming red.
Li Deshan glanced at her and said softly, "His Majesty said that no matter how busy Your Highness is, you must remember to eat and rest, and never neglect yourself, otherwise... otherwise he will feel sorry for you."
Heartache?
How could a heartless and ungrateful wretch like that care about others?
He has worked so hard all these years, why don't you ever say a word of concern for him?
Why didn't I die in a woman's bed last night?
The Ninth Prince coldly said, "I understand. Get out of here."
"This servant will get out of here now." Li Deshan smiled and bowed again before jogging away.
At this moment, a rider in dark gold armor stepped forward: "Your Majesty, it's time for us to go."
Yuan Yao looked closely and was somewhat surprised: "Li Chang?"
Li Chang smiled and said, "Your subordinate Li Chang greets the Princess."
"You..." Yuan Yao said in surprise, "You're newly married, aren't you at home with your wife?"
Although Li Chang's marriage to Xu Yunzhi was bestowed by the emperor, it wouldn't be right for him to leave her at home so soon after the wedding.
Moreover, what if Xu Yunzhi does something while he's not around?
The smile on Li Chang's face faded considerably: "Your Highness, I only wish to follow Your Majesty and serve the people and the Great Qi Kingdom."
"Personal feelings are not as satisfying as defending one's country."
Yuan Yao seemed to understand, but nodded and said, "Have a safe journey."
It's time to go.
The Ninth Prince bent down and put Yuan Yao down: "Little Yao, these days while I'm away, you must study hard. When I return, I will check your studies."
"Yao'er understands!" Yuan Yao nodded obediently.
Since Si Shi Chun opened, she has been busy making money and has been studying very hard every day!
In the past, she was one of the worst students in the entire school because of her laziness.
Now, she no longer hides her abilities and completes her daily homework exceptionally quickly!
As soon as get out of class is over, he runs away faster than a rabbit!
What needed to be explained has already been explained.
The Ninth Prince spurred his horse, turned back to give Yuan Yao a deep look, and then led the Imperial Guards away at the end of the long street...
In the morning breeze, Danqing lifted Yuanyao up.
Before she could speak, Yuan Yao turned around and buried her head in her arms, leaving only the back of her round head visible.
Soon, Danqing noticed the dampness on her clothes.
Danqing patted Yuan Yao's back tenderly, "Princess, don't cry, don't cry. Your throat will be hoarse and your eyes will hurt later."
"I wasn't crying!" Yuan Yao sniffled twice and said in a muffled voice, "I'm just a little reluctant to part with Father..."
After spending so much time together, her dependence on the Ninth Prince became almost unbearable.
The clingy baby sighed.
After Yuan Yao composed herself, Dan Qing carried her back to Qianhua Palace.
When they returned to the palace, it was already broad daylight.
At this moment, a light drizzle began to fall from the sky.
A young eunuch took an umbrella and stood guard outside the gate.
Upon seeing Yuan Yao, the little eunuch said with a grin, "Princess, Sister Danqing, the flower seedlings that I brought back from outside the palace and asked you to cultivate have already taken root."
Flower seedlings?
Yuan Yao looked completely bewildered.
Danqing smiled and reminded her, "Rose seedlings."
Yuan Yao then remembered that a month ago, she had brought many flower seedlings and fruit seedlings back to Qianhua Palace!
At that time, she gave a few instructions and had many roses cut off for propagation.
After a few rain showers lately, and thanks to the good care I've been giving them, the cuttings have all survived...
Yuan Yao perked up: "Let's go, let's go take a look!"
Once inside Qianhua Palace, a short walk leads to the courtyard.
The courtyard was paved with stone paths, and the flower seedlings on both sides had already grown up to Yuan Yao's waist.
She's been so busy lately that she didn't even notice...
She put Danqing down and asked, "This seedling looks like it has flower buds?"
"Is that so?" Danqing chuckled dryly.
Yuan Yao squatted on the ground, frowning: "Why does this seedling look more and more like grass as it grows?"
The seedlings' leaves grew longer and longer, but no flower branches appeared. The leaves, however, were lush and green, plump and tender.
If we bring Dahei out, he will be overjoyed and devour all the flower seedlings in the entire Qianhua Palace courtyard in just three days!
Yuan Yao picked a leaf, which was as wide as her thumb...
She was shocked.
Afterwards, the group went to the yard where rose seedlings were cultivated.
The little eunuch pointed to a large patch of rose seedlings: "Next spring, these seedlings can be dug up and planted."
Yuan Yao nodded and instructed, "Take good care of it, and don't let anyone pull it out."
Next spring, we will transplant all these seedlings to the wall of Qianhua Palace.
Also, I promised Yun Chan that I would plant some for Chaoyun Palace as well…”
The day after the Emperor left the capital, the Empress Dowager returned to the capital.
The National Academy has also started its holiday.
At that time, Yuan Yao was sitting on the third floor of Si Shi Chun, extremely busy.
Holding a pen in her hand, she looked at the person opposite her and said, "Sister Qinxin, let's check it again."
So, the list you compiled shows that 120 female relatives are not allowed to eat cold food during the three days of the birthday banquet, right?
Qin Xin clutched the list: "Yes, yes! Also, some of the young princes, princesses, or high-ranking officials have rather sensitive stomachs..."
The two are checking the list and deciding on the final dessert for each seat.
People with sensitive stomachs shouldn't eat cold food; women during their period shouldn't eat cold food; people with cavities shouldn't eat too much sweet food...
Yuan Yao is going crazy!
Who would have thought that organizing a royal banquet would be so complicated?
Fortunately, 30,000 taels of silver was enough to soothe her restless heart...
In three days, I earned 30,000 taels of silver!
If no one causes trouble, there are all sorts of rewards to be had!
Yuan Yao, as if injected with adrenaline, grabbed a calligraphy brush and began marking each seat...
Danqing brought the mung bean soup and gently entered the study: "Princess, Qinxin, have some mung bean soup first to cool off in the summer heat."
"Let's leave it for now!" Yuan Yao said without looking up.
Danqing walked over helplessly, took out a handkerchief, and wiped Yuan Yao's forehead: "Princess, you're sweating."
"Really?" Yuan Yao looked up.
Looking up, Danqing couldn't help but chuckle: "Princess, what happened to your face?"
Upon hearing this, Qin Xin also looked up.
Upon seeing this, Qin Xin burst out laughing: "Princess, your face is covered in ink!"
"Ugh..." Yuan Yao wiped her face, annoyed, "It's all the pen's fault, it's so hard to use!"
I miss modern fountain pens, pencils, and ballpoint pens...
Danqing went out with a smile, fetched a basin of clean water, and washed Yuanyao's face.
After washing her face, Yuan Yao picked up the mung bean soup and took a sip: "So comforting..."
Suddenly, a commotion arose downstairs and on the street.
Yuan Yao put down her bowl: "What's wrong?"
Danqing walked to the window and glanced out: "It's the Empress Dowager's carriage that's arrived, and they're clearing the way."
Here it comes!
The Empress Dowager is back!
Yuan Yao felt a chill run down her spine.
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