Playing bad and eating melons: The whole court is laughing? No, no

Chapter 202 Contest between king and minister

"Retreat!"

As Li Fuquan's voice fell, all the civil and military officials bid farewell to Emperor Yuan in unison.

Only after they had left did the civil and military officials turn around and walk out of the hall.

The Third Prince grabbed the Fifth Prince who was trying to escape and said, "I told you, don't even think about sneaking away. Let's go, run."

Jiang Yueyang watched as the Third Prince dragged the screaming Fifth Prince past her, and heard the Third Prince's muttering in her ears.

"Fifth brother, you're so fat. If you don't lose some weight, even a horse won't be able to carry you! Poor horse, I don't know what sins I committed in my past life, so I have to be ridden by you in this life."

"Third brother, you'll offend a lot of people if you say that! Look at the officials in the court, how many of them are thin? Look at Duke Su, Duke Ying, Censor Zhang, Lord Cao..."

As soon as these words were spoken, the people who were named and those who were of some importance slowly stopped and slowly looked towards the Fifth Prince.

"They're just getting fat with age! What about you? You're only sixteen and already so fat. What will happen if you get any fatter in the future?"

The officials who recognized the names of the two officials all narrowed their eyes. Are these two people dissatisfied that life in the court is too smooth?

At this moment, the two brothers who were still chatting nonsense noticed that the atmosphere was not right and looked up cautiously.

Meeting the gazes of the ministers, the two men swallowed subconsciously.

Oops, forgot they could hear.

"Ha, ha." The Third Prince laughed dryly as he pulled the Fifth Prince out the door, avoiding the ministers. "Fifth brother, you must be ill. How can you lie with your eyes open?"

"Yes, yes, I'm sick, and you're sick too, Third Brother. We were just telling lies. Don't take it seriously, don't take it seriously."

"Then let's go back and summon the imperial physician for treatment, shall we?"

"Good good."

After saying this, the two of them quickened their pace.

Guo Yuanzheng said mischievously: "Your Highnesses, there is no need to go far away. I am here."

The two of them paused slightly, but soon started again, even faster.

They pretended not to hear what Guo Yuanzheng said and walked away quickly.

Jiang Yueyang looked at the two fleeing figures and couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Then, a clean and pleasant voice came from my ear.

"Yangyang, I need to go out for a while. It will probably take more than half a month for me to come back."

Jiang Yueyang turned to look at the person beside her, frowning slightly, "Where are you going? Will His Majesty let you leave the capital?"

"Let's go to Yaoling Valley to find Gulan's master. His Majesty's people will also accompany us."

"But is it because of that man in the army?"

"Yes." Lu Yunting looked into her eyes, "Protect yourself when I'm not around."

"Don't worry, I'm very capable. But you, you have to come back to me unscathed."

Lu Yunting smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'm fine too. Most people can't hurt me."

"When to leave."

"tomorrow."

Jiang Yueyang frowned and nodded, "Have a safe journey. Tomorrow is not a day off, so I can't see you off."

"No problem, I just felt I needed to tell you."

Hearing this, Jiang Yueyang smiled brightly, "Very good, you have a good understanding, keep up the good work."

At this time, a young eunuch walked in from outside. After looking around, he walked straight towards Jiang Yueyang.

The young eunuch walked up to Jiang Yueyang and said respectfully, "Master Jiang, His Majesty summons you."

Jiang Yueyang looked at Lu Yunting and said, "I will go see His Majesty first."

"Ah."

Afterwards, Jiang Yueyang followed the young eunuch.

Not long after, they arrived at Huaqing Hall (study) where Emperor Yuan handled government affairs.

Walking into the hall, Jiang Yueyang discovered that Lord Yu, the Minister of Agriculture, was also here. She immediately knew why Emperor Yuan had summoned her.

Jiang Yueyang bowed to Emperor Yuan and said, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. May your Majesty live forever."

Emperor Yuan put down the red brush in his hand and waved his hand, "No need to be polite."

After Jiang Yueyang stood up straight, Emperor Yuan continued, "Jiang Yueyang, Minister Yu said the potatoes and sweet potatoes are not growing well. You should go over and take a look later."

Today, the Minister of Agriculture did not attend the morning court, so he went directly to see Emperor Yuan.

Hearing this, Jiang Yueyang said with a slightly guilty look on his face, "Your Majesty, there was a slight omission in the planting manual I wrote last time."

Emperor Yuan frowned slightly, "What omission?"

"Well, normally, potatoes and sweet potatoes can be planted in spring and autumn, but... because the climate in the capital is cold, the best time to plant potatoes and sweet potatoes is February and March each year."

After hearing these words, Emperor Yuan was so angry that he couldn't speak smoothly, "Jiang Yueyang, you...what can I say about you? You can even forget such an important thing!"

Jiang Yueyang muttered in dissatisfaction, "I was from the south in my previous life, so my first thought was that potatoes and sweet potatoes can be grown in spring and autumn..."

"What are you mumbling about?" Emperor Yuan didn't hear what she said.

Jiang Yueyang bowed and replied, "Your Majesty, I have nothing to say. I am in deep thought and reflection."

"That would be great!" Emperor Yuan snorted. "Jiang Yueyang, when are you going to get the potatoes and sweet potatoes back for me?"

Jiang Yueyang was about to answer when Emperor Yuan added, "And the fruit the Queen asked you to buy. You can't just take the money and not do the job."

Jiang Yueyang: "...Your Majesty, now is not a suitable time to plant potatoes and sweet potatoes."

"I don't care. I won't feel at ease until I see something."

"Then Your Majesty, please grant me leave."

Hearing this, Emperor Yuan was silent for a moment. "Does this matter really have to be handled by you personally?"

"Your Majesty, I must go in person."

"how long."

"I can't say for sure."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Yuan suddenly remembered that Jiang Yueyang had wanted to take this opportunity to go out and play.

"Why not? The round trip time and the time spent on the purchase process—those are all things that can be calculated."

"Then... then one month?"

Emperor Yuan didn't say no, but said calmly, "A month is too long. Why don't I let Yu Aiqing go with you? It will be faster for two of us."

Jiang Yueyang: "..."

The system laughed and said, "Host, the Emperor must have guessed that you wanted to take this opportunity to go out and have fun for a few days."

[I heard it, no need for you to remind me.]

Jiang Yueyang had no choice but to change his words and said, "I've thought about it and half a month is enough. There's no need to trouble Master Yu."

Emperor Yuan shook his head and said, "I'd better let the Crown Prince and Lord Yu accompany you."

The system laughed instantly, [Host, the Emperor said he was not satisfied with that time.]

【Ahhhh… Your Majesty is such a scoundrel! 】

Emperor Yuan whistled proudly in his heart, Go ahead and scold me, I don’t care at all now.

The system fanned the flames, "Host, don't be a coward! Throw your official hat in his face, point at his nose and say, 'I won't serve you anymore!'"

[Heh~] Jiang Yueyang laughed sinisterly, [Then you might as well let me take my head off and throw it in his face. That might even scare him.]

Emperor Yuan: “…”

Master Yu: "..."

Emperor Yuan coughed lightly, "How is it? Are you satisfied with my arrangement?"

Jiang Yueyang curled his lips, "Your Majesty, why should I trouble His Royal Highness the Crown Prince with such a small matter? I can handle it alone. Within seven days, I will definitely bring back potatoes and sweet potatoes."

After saying that, she kept staring at Emperor Yuan, secretly praying that he would nod in agreement.

Emperor Yuan deliberately looked at her in silence for a moment before he said, "And there's the fruit the Queen ordered."

"promise."