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Being able to say such words shows that this girl Fan grew up being pampered by her family. I don't know the difference between "taking charge of the family" and "being under someone else's roof".

Nanyang County is far inferior to the capital, but in Nanyang County, Jiang Shaohua can do whatever he wants and do whatever he wants. You don’t need to look at anyone’s face to speak or act.

No matter how nice the palace is, it is not their home for the two of them. The royal eldest daughter has the same surname as the princess, but her status is significantly different.

If possible, they would not stay in the palace. Unfortunately, they never had the right to choose.

It's okay for the two of them to talk about these words in private, but they must never say them in front of Jiang Baohua. There was only a smile.

Jiang Baohua smiled and said to Fan Jianing: "It's understandable that my cousin Shaohua doesn't want to come and wants to stay in Nanyang County. Maybe, after a year or two, she will change her mind and want to come."

Fan Jianing smiled a little childishly: "That's what the princess said. It's more lively when there are more people."

Jiang Baohua smiled slightly.

This Miss Fan has a simple and kind-hearted nature. She only knows that there are many people and is lively, but she doesn't know that people's hearts are complicated. The more people there are, the more right and wrong there will be.

After chatting for a while, everyone followed the princess back to the palace to rest.

On this side, Zheng Chen was also teased by the prince and others: "Zixian, you have traveled to Nanyang County within a month, but have you seen your cousin Shaohua with your own eyes?"

"What is Princess Nanyang's appearance and temperament like?" Li Boyuan had a rough temperament and asked carelessly.

Wang Jin was equally curious, but he was much more gentle and reserved, and did not ask... Anyway, Li Boyuan did.

Zheng Chen quickly glanced at Wang Jin and said calmly: "It is too frivolous to randomly inquire about a woman's appearance."

Li Boyuan rolled his eyes: "Okay, there's no one else here. You're still going to spread the word. Hurry up and let's hear it!"

Wang Jin's ears perked up.

Prince Jiang Song and Crown Prince Jiang Yi were much calmer. Jiang Shaohua is their cousin, and they don't really care whether she is beautiful or not.

Zheng Chen was not willing to discuss this issue at all, and responded sarcastically: "You are so curious, why not ride a horse to Nanyang County and see for yourself."

Li Boyuan was annoyed and sneered back: "What? You hit a wall in Nanyang County and got the princess killed, and you're going to take out your anger on us when you come back?"

The unintentional words hit Zheng Chen's pain point.

Zheng Chen's face turned cold.

It was rare for Li Boyuan to get the upper hand with his words, and he became more and more elated, as if he was in need of a beating: "Oh, I must have been right! Haha! Young Master Zheng also has a day when he is disliked by the girl's family. It's rare!"

Zheng Chen clenched his right fist hard.

Seeing that the atmosphere was not right, the prince hurriedly smiled and smoothed things over: "I was joking casually, why are I really annoyed? Okay, it's so late, go back and rest early. I have to get up early to study tomorrow."

Zheng Chen nodded slightly and made up his mind to make Li Boyuan "good-looking" when he takes the riding and shooting martial arts class tomorrow.

……

In Jingyang Palace, Empress Dowager Zheng was earnestly advising Emperor Taikang to beware of treacherous ministers trying to gain power.

In the past few years, Emperor Taikang had heard the same words so many times that his ears were almost calloused. He did not argue with Empress Dowager Zheng, but simply responded casually: "Don't worry, Empress Dowager, I know what's going on."

"Your Majesty, if you really know this, you won't be deceived by Prime Minister Wang." Empress Dowager Zheng became more and more powerful in the court day by day, and her tone became increasingly strong when she spoke: "If nothing else, send the new shaft plow to the Ministry of Industry It’s been almost half a year, why hasn’t it been promoted to states, counties, and counties yet?”

"Zhou Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry is Prime Minister Wang's lackey. As soon as Prime Minister Wang gave a hint, the Ministry of Industry has been delaying it till now. Will the emperor just ignore it?" The more Empress Dowager Zheng said, the more annoyed she became: "If the emperor doesn't ignore it anymore, the Ai family will have to personally investigate the matter. ”

Emperor Taikang had a headache: "Mother, the Ministry of Works is busy with affairs. In the past few months, I have been busy with river engineering matters. Shangshu Zhou has lived in the Ministry of Works for three months and has not returned home."

"The Ministry of Industry is not delaying on purpose. It is just that it is too busy to make and promote new types of shaft plows."

Empress Dowager Zheng was not so easy to fool. She snorted coldly and said: "It is important to dredge the rivers and it is equally important to promote mulberry farming. The Ministry of Industry does not have time to manufacture and promote new types of shaft plows. It can at least have someone draw the drawings and send them to the various states and counties. "

"There are blueprints, and they will make some new shaft plows according to the blueprints."

This is a feasible idea.

Emperor Taikang thought for a moment and said, "The Queen Mother is right. However, copying the drawings is also a delicate job. Most of the craftsmen in the Ministry of Industry are illiterate, so they cannot copy the drawings."

"Then find some Hanlin bachelors from the Hanlin Academy who are good at painting," Empress Dowager Zheng had already thought about it, and she opened her mouth to make a very reliable suggestion: "My family has seen the drawings. Although they are more complicated, they can be copied. "

Emperor Taikang nodded in agreement.

Seeing that her suggestion was adopted by her son, Empress Dowager Zheng finally smiled: "The Ai family saw that the emperor was working and worrying about state affairs all day long, so they always wanted to share the emperor's worries."

Emperor Taikang smiled and said: "The mother is very loving, and the son knows it in his heart. Speaking of which, it is the son who is unfilial. He should have taken good care of his mother and allowed her to live a peaceful life. Now she still has to worry about her like this."

Empress Dowager Zheng was most afraid of hearing the word "old", so she immediately said: "The Ai family eats well, sleeps well, and is in good health. It is not yet time to take care of themselves. The Ai family is very happy to be able to worry about Daliang Chaotang." "

Emperor Taikang smiled slightly.

Looking at the newly rejuvenated Empress Dowager Zheng, Emperor Taikang found it difficult to say the words, so he could only smile.

On the second day, Emperor Taikang issued an order for the Hanlin Academy to select five Hanlin bachelors to go to the Ministry of Industry to copy the drawings.

There are many people who are good at painting and calligraphy who can pass the imperial examination and enter the Hanlin Academy. The Imperial Academy quickly selected five Hanlin bachelors.

After these five Hanlin bachelors went to the Ministry of Industry, they were rejected at first.

"The drawings of the new type of shaft plow are very important and were collected by Zhou Shangshu himself."

"Then please ask Shangshu Zhou to bring out the drawings!"

"Unfortunately, Zhou Shangshu left Beijing early today to inspect the river works."

"When will Minister Zhou come back?"

"It's hard to say. It may be ten days or eight days, or it may be two or three months. But don't be too hasty, Zhou Shangshu will definitely come back before the year."

So, the five Hanlin bachelors came back empty-handed.

The head of the Imperial Academy stroked his beard and said: "In that case, let's wait until Zhou Shangshu returns to Beijing. I will go and report to the emperor myself."

The head of the Hanlin Academy personally went to report to the emperor.

Emperor Taikang knew it and didn't say anything. He just nodded and gave up.

Empress Dowager Zheng was furious and threw a tantrum in Jingyang Palace. He sent a message to An Guogong and asked An Guogong to immediately send someone to find Zhou Shangshu and ask for the drawings.

Duke An Guo was indeed a sharp knife in the hands of Empress Dowager Zheng, so he immediately sent a team of guards to chase Zhou Shangshu.