Grand Tutor Xi and the others were awakened from their reverie by the clear voice.
They quickly waved their hands, forcing a few unnatural smiles on their faces.
"No, it's nothing!"
An old minister hurriedly spoke, but dared not look directly at the jade pendant.
"But, I just feel ashamed to see how hard Yu-ge'er works!"
Another senior official immediately chimed in, his tone extremely sincere.
"Yes, yes! We've lived to such an old age, yet we're not even as good as a young man!"
"I am ashamed! I am truly ashamed!"
"We should also stretch our muscles and do our part for this barren mountain!"
Several senior officials chimed in, each expressing their desire to go to the fields to work, in an attempt to cover up their earlier lapse in composure.
Lin Anniang stood on the edge of the field with her arms crossed, taking in all of this.
Her gaze swept lightly over the jade pendant at Liang Yu's waist, then she looked at the eager eyes of the old ministers.
A knowing smile curved his lips.
These old foxes probably recognized them.
That's fine, it saves her the trouble of explaining.
"Since you gentlemen are so kind, let's go together."
Lin Anniang casually tossed over a few extra sickles.
"Yu-ge'er, take these gentlemen over there. The wheat there hasn't been harvested yet."
She pointed to the other end of the wheat field, a slightly more secluded spot, which would be perfect for them to "connect."
Upon hearing this, Liang Yu smiled slightly and nodded.
"Yes, Anniang."
Those veteran officials were overjoyed upon hearing this!
I was just worried about not having a chance to spend time alone with this prince who had "fallen into the common people" and find out more about him!
This is like a perfect pillow for someone who's sleepy!
"Alright, alright! Thank you for your trouble, Brother Yu!"
"We will certainly do our utmost!"
They picked up the sickle as if it were not a farm tool, but some rare treasure, and followed Liang Yu carefully.
The group arrived deep in the wheat field, surrounded by golden waves of wheat, rustling softly in the breeze.
The sun was scorching, and the cicadas were chirping loudly.
Several old ministers awkwardly wielded their sickles, their minds far from the farm work.
They would steal glances at Liang Yu from time to time, their eyes filled with curiosity and excitement.
Grand Tutor Xi coughed and asked casually.
“Brother Yu, judging from your accent, you don’t seem to be a local from this desolate county.”
Liang Yu wielded the sickle skillfully, and upon hearing this, a slight smile appeared on her lips.
She naturally understood what those old guys were up to.
Liang Yu's voice was calm and composed, with a clear and melodious quality.
“I am indeed not from Huangxian County.”
The old ministers felt a chill run down their spines, exchanged glances, and became even more excited!
They're not from Huangxian! They must be from somewhere else!
"Then, when did Brother Yu come to this desolate mountain? And where did he previously hold a high position?" An old minister couldn't help but ask.
Liang Yu stopped what she was doing, straightened up, and wiped the thin layer of sweat from her forehead.
Under the sunlight, the dragon-chasing-the-sun pendant reflected a warm luster as she moved.
"Not yet a master."
Liang Yu shook her head, her tone remaining calm.
"I came here with my master, Mr. Murong."
"In the past..."
She paused, her gaze seemingly drifting into the distance, tinged with a hint of reminiscence.
“I used to live in a village on the outskirts of Beijing.”
The outskirts of Beijing! Zhuangzi! Master Murong!
These words, like a thunderclap, exploded in the minds of the veteran ministers!
Mr. Murong? Could he be the Hanlin scholar who was just demoted?
This great Confucian scholar was renowned for his virtue, and even the late emperor praised him highly!
And the manor on the outskirts of Beijing...
It was a common practice in the royal family to raise heirs by having princes reside in villas on the outskirts of the capital and be taught by renowned teachers.
Could it be that this Jade Brother is not some hidden gem who has been lost among the common people?
Rather, it was a contingency plan that His Majesty had devised long ago through careful planning.
Is he the successor that His Majesty is secretly grooming?
The senior officials felt an indescribable surge of joy welling up from their hearts!
They instantly conjured up a series of plausible explanations.
His Majesty must have foreseen long ago that the court would deteriorate to this extent, that the Crown Prince was incapable of fulfilling his duties, and that he might even meet with misfortune.
Therefore, this true hope was entrusted to the loyal Murong Xun.
Taking advantage of Murong Xun's demotion, they quietly sent the prince to this desolate mountain far from the capital!
With the protection of the mountain gods and the idyllic scenery of this desolate mountain, it is undoubtedly the safest place!
Perfect!
Everything makes sense now!
At that moment, the veteran officials seemed to have their meridians opened up.
The back pain I had experienced from harvesting wheat vanished instantly.
Instead, there is boundless enthusiasm!
"I see! I see!"
Grand Tutor Xi was so moved that tears streamed down his face, and his voice was choked with emotion.
"Your Majesty is wise! Your Majesty has great foresight!"
The other veteran officials nodded repeatedly, their eyes gleaming with hope.
They swung their sickles even faster.
It was as if the golden wheat represented the head of the treacherous minister!
That is the hope for the revival of the Liang Kingdom!
As the sun sets, it paints the clouds on the horizon red.
The work in the fields has finally come to an end.
Farmers, carrying their tools, walked down the mountain in twos and threes, preparing to go home.
Liang Yu wiped his sweat, looked at the few old ministers who were still in high spirits, and smiled slightly.
"My lords, you have worked hard today."
"It's not hard at all! It's not hard at all!"
Grand Tutor Xi quickly waved his hand, his face full of smiles, and his eyes were full of love and respect as he looked at Liang Yu.
"It is our honor to be able to do our part for the barren mountains!"
Seeing this, Liang Yu didn't point it out, but simply said softly.
"The busy farming season is over, and several workshops have been built at the foot of the barren mountain. That is the liveliest place in the county."
"Would you gentlemen be interested in taking a look around?"
Upon hearing this, the eyes of those veteran officials immediately lit up!
Visiting the workshop?
Although they didn't think much of those workshops, considering them to be just strange and ingenious tricks.
But this was a personal invitation from His Highness!
How could they refuse?
"Interested! Of course I'm interested!"
An old minister hurriedly spoke up, afraid of being a step too slow.
"We have long heard that this barren mountain is rich in resources and has produced many talented people. We are eager to see it for ourselves!"
"Thank you for showing us the way, Brother Yu!"
Grand Tutor Xi stroked his beard, his face full of anticipation.
In his view, this was His Highness showing a friendly attitude to them, the old ministers, and intending to recruit them in the future!
This desolate mountain must be the place where Your Highness is hiding!
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