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Suddenly there was some strange movement outside the greenhouse.

Jiang Shaohua's brows moved slightly and he turned his head to glance.

Meng Sanbao walked in quickly and reported in a low voice: "Princess Qi, Commander Song is here."

Jiang Shaohua frowned and went out to greet him personally.

Cui Du got up and followed out without thinking.

Commander Song, who had rested in the palace for more than half a month, was completely tired, and his thin face became plump again. He smiled and bowed, and then exclaimed: "I haven't been to the farm for a few months. I didn't expect that the farm has changed."

As soon as I stepped into the farm, what I saw were white greenhouses one after another, crowded together and seeming to spread to the sky.

This oncoming spectacular sight will make anyone moved.

Jiang Shaohua smiled and said, "This is all Cui Du's credit."

Cui Du's handsome face lit up after being praised, and he responded happily: "It's the princess who allocates money and people, I don't dare to take credit."

Since Song Yuan recognized Cui Du as his nephew, he was always closer to others than others: "You are busy and hard, everyone can see it, and no one can take away your contribution. When new grains are planted, it will be as you said With such a high yield, it can fill the people's stomachs and save countless lives in times of famine. This is a matter of great merit."

"So, you don't have to belittle yourself."

Song Yuan had always been silent and rarely spoke. It was unprecedented for him to praise others in such a lengthy speech.

Cui Du was so praised that he grinned: "If uncle continues to praise me, I will float to the sky."

Song Yuan also laughed.

Jiang Shaohua knew Song Yuan's temper very well. After waiting patiently for a moment, he opened his mouth and asked, "Is there something going on in the palace?"

Song Yuan responded: "There are not many important things, but there are three small things. One is from the personal guard camp, which wants to invite the princess to inspect. The Nanyang Army also sent news, hoping that the princess will go to inspect. There are also , Commander Lu has been staying in the palace for more than half a month. He is very quiet and thoughtful, and wants to come to the farm to meet the princess. Commander Lu specially came to intercede with the general, and the general came to ask the princess what she wanted. "

No matter how discordant father and daughter are, they are still father and daughter. It was one thing for Song Yuan to despise Lu Xuan in his heart, but he maintained enough respect on his face.

Jiang Shaohua thought for a while and said, "I originally planned to wait for the new seedlings to be transplanted before returning. In that case, I will return to the palace earlier. Spring plowing is about to begin, and it is time to start making arrangements for the inspection of the fourteen counties."

"Cui Du, I'll leave everything here in the farm to you."

This short sentence contains a lot of trust and expectation.

Cui Du raised his head, met the princess's bright eyes, and nodded solemnly: "From today on, I will live directly in the farm. When the new grain is harvested, I will have someone deliver a letter to the princess."

"It's a deal!" Jiang Shaohua responded with a smile.

Cui Du grinned.

Song Yuan looked at a pair of young men looking at each other and smiling, with a smile flashing in their eyes.

……

The next day, Jiang Shaohua left for the palace.

After riding for half a day, Jiang Shaohua was in high spirits and showed no signs of fatigue. He smiled and said to the officials who came to greet him: "Everyone is busy with their own errands. I will call you when I have something to do."

The subordinate officials accepted the order and quickly dispersed.

Only two brothers, Lu Xuan and Lu Cong, were left.

For more than half a month, the two of them have been getting along day and night, and they have said many heart-felt words, and the knots in their hearts over the past ten years have been resolved. The expression became much more intimate. "I didn't expect the princess to come back so soon." Lu Cong took the initiative to talk: "I heard that Mr. Cui was trying to grow new grains at the farm. I wanted to go to the farm to broaden my horizons. I didn't expect the princess to come back so soon."

Jiang Shaohua smiled and said: "We have to wait and see whether the new grains can be grown experimentally. Uncle, don't be impatient. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future."

The goodwill revealed in his words made Lu Cong secretly happy and lifted his spirits: "The princess is right."

Lu Xuan smiled warmly and said, "I have something to discuss with the princess. I wonder if the princess has some free time?"

Jiang Shaohua smiled casually and said, "I'm free now, so father and uncle can come together!"

Not to mention Lu Cong, even Lu Xuan didn't expect his daughter to be so kind and talkative today, so he responded with a busy smile.

Entering the main hall, Chen and his men stood with their hands tied, and Song Yuan and his bodyguards also stood aside.

Lu Xuan coughed and said, "I wonder if the princess can step aside."

"If what father is talking about is a private matter, let them step aside." Jiang Shaohua said lightly: "If it is a business matter, it doesn't matter if it is said!"

Lu Xuan hit a hard nail and became a little embarrassed. However, the father and daughter turned against each other privately, and the words they said were much worse than this.

As the saying goes, patience turns into gold, just be patient!

What else could happen?
"This matter is both a private matter and a public matter." Lu Xuan said calmly: "My cousin Lu Cong passed the Jinshi examination when he was young. He went from the seventh-rank county magistrate to the fifth-rank county governor. He has always been at the top every year. He can be regarded as a capable minister and official. Unfortunately, he had bad luck. Three years ago, there was a civil riot under his rule, and he was dismissed by the imperial court."

"He came to the palace specially this time. Firstly, he wanted to celebrate the princess's birthday. Secondly, he also wanted to find a job in the palace and work for the princess."

Lu Cong cooperated and showed shame and sigh.

Jiang Shaohua said calmly: "If I remember correctly, it has always been the custom in the Liang Dynasty that guilty officials are not allowed to re-enter officialdom."

Lu Xuan nodded in response: "There is indeed such a custom. So my eldest cousin Wu Yan went to the Ministry of Civil Affairs in the capital and came to Nanyang Prince's Mansion."

"The princess is so eager to seek talents that she promotes and appoints a master with a scholar background as the county magistrate in Li County. I thought, since there is such a precedent, I shamelessly asked the princess for help."

"I implore the princess to give me a chance." Lu Cong suddenly stood up and knelt down, his eyes full of eagerness and expectation: "I don't ask for high-ranking officials to give me a big salary, I just ask the princess to give me a chance. I, Lu Cong, am willing to do my best for the princess. .”

Regardless of anything else, just the thickness of his skin, Lu Cong is worthy of having been in the officialdom for more than ten years. He will kneel down when asked, without any hesitation.

Chen Jinyu's eyes were opened today and she couldn't help but look at the princess.

The princess didn't even move her brows: "The princess wants to consider this matter for a few days."

Not saying no is a good sign.

Lu Cong felt refreshed, and he quickly looked at each other and thanked the princess for her kindness.

In the next few days, the palace was busy preparing for the princess's tour.

Lu Cong waited and waited, but he didn't wait until the princess summoned him, so he felt uneasy. He couldn't help but urge Lu Xuan: "Did the princess forget what she said that day? Otherwise, you can go and beg the princess again."

Lu Xuan has been silent for nearly a year. Recently, because of this incident, he has been pestered by Lu Cong. In addition to being a little annoyed, he has also experienced the exhilarating pleasure of being close to power.

Lu Xuan pretended for a while, but finally reluctantly agreed.

As soon as he stood up and before he could walk out of the study room, Chen Sheren came to send a message with a smile: "The princess invites Governor Lu to come and speak."