A month ago, Yuan Yao had already heard that the weather this year was abnormal...
At that time, Sishui City was severely flooded.
The emperor sent people to investigate the situation and later sent 100,000 taels of silver for disaster relief.
To everyone's surprise, a month later, while the city of Sishui recovered, the floods in other areas became even more severe!
Moreover, this time, several thousand people actually died?
These thousands of people are not just a simple number; they represent countless precious lives...
Water and fire are inherently merciless.
After a major disaster, a plague is even more likely to occur!
A man of nine thousand years old, yet he must make this journey...
Yuan Yao was so worried that she couldn't even eat her ice cream.
She stood up and called to Danqing, "Let's go back to the palace now!"
Having brought a lot of desserts, Yuan Yao went straight to Haoran Hall as soon as she returned to the palace.
As expected, the Ninth Prince was still holding a meeting in the Haoran Hall.
The emperor was there too!
As soon as she stepped into the Haoran Hall, the emperor lowered his eyelids and asked in a hoarse voice, "Yuan Yao, what are you doing here, a little girl like you?"
Yuan Yao: "?"
Of all the palaces in the palace, besides Qianhua Palace and Chaoyun Palace, the one she knew best was Haoran Hall.
She's come so many times, how come His Majesty only just found out?
Moreover, his tone sounded very unhappy.
She doesn't seem to have offended him, does she?
Taking small steps, Yuan Yao said as she walked, "Your Majesty, Yao'er has come to bring food to Father and all the officials!"
She bowed and instructed Danqing and the accompanying palace maids to distribute the desserts.
Two of these were sent to the Grand Tutor and the Emperor.
The emperor, looking dejected, pointed at the ice cream and asked, "What is this yellow thing?"
It's yellow, sticky, and slippery...
It doesn't look very appetizing.
"This is mango-flavored ice cream," Yuan Yao explained. "It's made with fresh mangoes, milk, egg yolks, sugar, cream, and other ingredients."
"Your Majesty, please try it first and see if the taste is to your liking."
"Oh," the emperor replied indifferently.
Li Deshan raised his hand, signaling the eunuch to bring over silver chopsticks.
The emperor took the chopsticks and tasted it.
Upon tasting it, his mood inexplicably brightened, and he praised in a hoarse voice, "It tastes good, and it's refreshing and cooling."
That's for sure!
Yuan Yao was quite pleased with himself.
However, she didn't show it, and simply replied, "This flavor of ice cream was just made today."
It sells extremely well in the store; everyone loves it.
Upon hearing this, the emperor lifted his eyelids and glanced at her: "For the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet, let's make this dessert."
"Huh?" Yuan Yao was taken aback.
The Empress Dowager's birthday banquet?
The emperor said, "This color is suitable for a birthday banquet."
So, the Empress Dowager likes yellow?
Yuan Yao scratched the bun on her head: "But, Your Majesty, if we serve this at the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet, there might not be enough mangoes..."
"If that's not enough, have someone send it to the capital at top speed!"
List out what you're missing and give it to the Queen to find!
"If the Empress can't get it, come to me, and I'll send someone to fetch it for you!" the Emperor said unhappily.
In his world, no one except the Ninth Prince can disobey him.
Even the daughter of a nine-thousand-year-old emperor is not acceptable!
Moreover, he was very unhappy!
If it weren't for the upcoming birthday banquet, he would have definitely banished the Empress to the Cold Palace for half a month!
If it weren't for A Yuan protecting him, he would have definitely called Yuan Yao over and given him a good scolding!
A-Yuan dislikes the Empress Dowager, but Yuan Yao has taken on the job of hosting the birthday banquet. Will A-Yuan be unhappy about that?
Also, if something goes wrong, A-Yuan will be implicated...
In one breath, the emperor thought about many things.
At this moment, the Ninth Prince looked over expressionlessly: "Your Majesty."
The emperor's hand holding the spoon stiffened almost imperceptibly, and he asked in confusion, "A...A Yuan?"
The Ninth Prince's long, slender fingers, with their well-defined bones, tapped rhythmically on the desk: "Is the seal affixed?"
"Oh...right away." The emperor hurriedly put down his silver spoon: "Li Deshan, bring me my seal!"
Despite the summer heat, the emperor still wore many layers of clothing.
One look and you can tell he's been chronically weak!
Yuan Yao was extremely disgusted.
She obediently walked up to the Ninth Prince, took off her shoes, and sat on the cushion: "Father, try this ice cream, it's new today."
The Ninth Prince closed the memorial and pulled her into his arms: "Why are you back so early today?"
It would be better if this wasn't mentioned, because as soon as it is, Yuan Yao becomes worried.
She clutched at the Ninth Prince's robe and asked, "Father, I've heard about what happened in Huai River City. Do you really want to go?"
The Ninth Prince lowered his eyes, a hint of surprise in them: "How did you know?"
After asking the question, he looked at Danqing.
“It was the guests from Sishi Chunli who said it,” Yuan Yao said. “They said that many people died in Huaishui City…”
The Ninth Prince thought she was scared, so he raised his hand and gently patted her back to comfort her, saying, "Huaishui City is far from the capital."
Furthermore, the capital city has never suffered from floods throughout history, so there is no need to worry.
“Father, what Yao’er is worried about is not the capital.” Yuan Yao raised her little head: “Yao’er is worried about Huai Shui City.”
What if Father encounters danger if he goes there?
The flood will not spare him just because he is a high-ranking official!
Looking at the worried face of the little one in his arms, the Ninth Prince's eyes softened slightly: "Little Yao'er, your father is the Ninth Prince."
When I leave the capital this time, I will take many imperial guards with me, as well as several secret guards.
With so many people around, are you still worried that your father might be in danger?
Yuan Yao opened her mouth, but in the end, she simply buried her head in the arms of the Ninth Prince.
She said in a muffled voice, "Father, why don't you take Yao'er with you too, okay?"
"Not good." The Ninth Prince patted her back lightly: "Bringing you along is the real danger."
Little Yao'er is being good and waiting for her father in the capital.
Once Father has settled the refugees and dealt with the floods, he will soon return to the capital.
Upon hearing this, Yuan Yao raised her head from her arms: "Father, will you be able to return before the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet?"
The Empress Dowager's birthday banquet?
There are only ten days left until the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet...
The Ninth Prince said, "Father will try his best."
Effort, however, is not always guaranteed...
Yuan Yao immediately buried her head back down.
That's great, she's about to become a left-behind child!
snort!
Having been here for so long, this is the first time she's been separated from the Ninth Prince for such an extended period...
That day, the Ninth Prince was busy in the Haoran Hall until late at night.
The emperor was in poor health and was taken away by a concubine early on.
Before leaving, he gave the Ninth Prince a deep look: "A Yuan, when you go to the Huai River, you must take good care of yourself and not put yourself in any danger."
Also, Yuan Yao, I will take good care of you.
The Ninth Prince glanced at the flamboyantly dressed concubine and sneered, "If Your Majesty has the energy, you'd better mind your own business."
If this continues, he'll die from a woman sooner or later!
Upon hearing this, the emperor's expression brightened, and he coughed lightly, saying, "I'll take my leave now."
The concubine giggled sweetly, "Your Majesty, it's getting dark, and the road is difficult to walk on. Let me hold your hand..."
Yuan Yao: "..."
I got goosebumps!
Dog Emperor!
I hope he won't be able to get out of bed tomorrow!
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