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Chapter 310 Small Banquet ()

News from Nanyang County was continuously sent to the capital.

Jiang Shaohua was in the capital, but he knew everything about Nanyang Palace. She knew that the "operation" of Tang's Grain Shop was going quite smoothly, and that during the spring plowing this year, people in at least five or six counties had planted new grains. Of course, it is far less than the scale of Nanyang County. Most of them are planted on a trial basis. When the harvest is really good, it will naturally start a prairie fire like wildfire.

The promotion of new grains cannot be accomplished overnight, so we are thankful to have such a good start.

The three commanders of the Guards Battalion were not idle either. While guarding the grain store, they privately recruited hungry people and sent them back to Nanyang County. In less than two months, Nanyang County had thousands more people.

This is an extremely astonishing number. You know, she had worked hard in Nanyang County for three years, and the number of new babies in the three years was almost this number. Now, in just two months, the population of Nanyang County has grown rapidly.

At this rate, Nanyang County's population will increase by nearly 20% within this year... and no more. With the current financial and material resources of the Nanyang Palace, this is the limit of the hungry people that Nanyang County can accommodate.

This is the final figure that Feng Changshi calculated after his hair turned gray.

After Jiang Shaohua read Feng Changshi's letter, he deliberately wrote a solid reply. In the letter, she highly praised Feng Changshi's ability and diligence, and solemnly promised Feng Changshi that after the new emperor's enthronement ceremony, she, the Nanyang Princess, would return to Nanyang as soon as possible.

"Masher, please arrange for someone to send this letter back to Nanyang Prince's Mansion." Jiang Shaohua put down his pen and gave instructions casually.

Ma Yaozong responded energetically.

During these days, he had seen enough of the world in the capital, and Ma Yaozong's temperament was much calmer than before.

Chen Jinyu followed Jiang Shaohua into the palace all day, and her lively temper was greatly restrained. She was gentle and dignified in front of others, which fully supported the princess's reputation.

Of course, just stay active in private.

"The princess is in such a good mood today, does it mean that there is good news coming from our palace?" Chen Jinyu asked with a low smile.

Jiang Shaohua's eyebrows relaxed and he nodded slightly: "The promotion of new grains is going quite smoothly, and the fourteen counties are settling the hungry people in an orderly manner. There are Chen Changshi and Feng Changshi in the palace, and everything is going well. With such good ministers, It is truly my blessing.”

Chen Jinyu smiled and said: "It is the blessing of the ministers to have a princess."

Jiang Shaohua laughed: "Why are you trying to flatter me today?"

"Every word of mine comes from the bottom of my heart, and my respect and love for the princess is sincere." Chen Jinyu's praise was so disgusting: "The princess is suspicious of people and does not trust people when employing people. She is first-class in her mind and spirit. I can do it for the county. We are lucky to be on duty as the Lord.”

Jiang Shaohua shook his arms: "Stop blowing, look at the goosebumps here."

Of course there is a reason why both of them are in a good mood. Tomorrow will be the coronation ceremony of the new emperor, followed immediately by the canonization ceremony of the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager. Calculate the days and wait for another month before we can set off back to Nanyang. How can you be in a bad mood?
"When I was in the palace before, I always looked forward to running out." Chen Jinyu sighed with a smile: "When I actually came out, I realized that Nanyang County is the best."

Jiang Shaohua's eyes flashed with complicated emotions, and he chuckled: "Yes! No matter how good the capital is, it is not as good as your own home."

Chen Jinyu thought about it and became a little worried: "The Queen Mother calls the princess to accompany her every day and she loves the princess very much. She won't force the princess to stay in the capital!"

Jiang Shaohua smiled lightly: "Don't worry! I want to leave, no one can stop me."

His calm words revealed strong self-confidence.

Chen Jinyu's eyes showed strong admiration: "Ah, the princess is so domineering!" Jiang Shaohua burst into laughter, stretched out his hand to pinch Chen Jinyu: "Keep pretending, see how I deal with you."

The cheerful laughter floated out of the study room and into the ears of the guards. Qin Hu and Meng Sanbao looked at each other and grinned.

It has been four months since the day I left Nanyang Palace. They also look forward to leaving Beijing and returning home as soon as possible.

"Princess Princess, someone from the palace has sent a message."

Jiang Shaohua's smile faded: "Let people come in."

A moment later, fair-skinned and pretty Eunuch Zhao entered the study, bowed and saluted: "Slave Zhao Chunming, I have met the princess."

"Eunuch Zhao, please get up quickly," Jiang Shaohua said with a smile on his lips, "For things like spreading the word, you can just send people here at will. How come Eunuch Zhao is here in person?"

Eunuch Zhao smiled and said: "I may not be willing to go to other people's houses. To Nanyang Prince's house, I would like to come every day."

A lot of money was thrown away, and the money-grubbing Eunuch Zhao was tightly held. However, Eunuch Zhao was quite a moral person and often spoke for Jiang Shaohua in Empress Dowager Zheng's ears. Eunuch Zhao must take at least three-thirds of the credit for Jiang Shaohua's favor and dignity in Jingyang Palace.

Jiang Shaohua laughed in a low voice and asked, "I wonder why the Queen Mother summoned me?"

Eunuch Zhao blinked, lowered his voice and laughed, "Tomorrow is His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's coronation ceremony. Tonight the Queen Mother is hosting a small banquet in Jingyang Palace, so naturally the Princess cannot be left out."

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In the blink of an eye, it had been more than four months since Emperor Taikang passed away.

The intense sadness in the harem gradually faded away. Even Queen Mother Zheng, her own mother, slowly cheered up.

Tonight's small banquet includes Concubine Li and Fan Guiren, the Crown Prince and the Second Prince and Princess, the two County Lords and Jiang Shaohua, the Princess of Nanyang. In addition, the vassal kings such as King Dongping and King Huaiyang were also invited to the palace.

The most important figures of the Jiang royal family gathered in Jingyang Palace. This "small banquet" is not small at all.

On such occasions, several crown princes also participated, which can be said to be the most dignified and honorable event.

For the prince, Zheng Chen, Wang Jin, Li Boyuan, and Jiang Yi were not only companions and friends, but also confidants and future team members. Not to mention, behind the four princes, important officials in the court were involved, and the relationship was inextricably complicated.

Empress Dowager Zheng may not like Wang Jin, but she cannot openly treat him differently. At tonight's small banquet, Wang Jin was arranged to sit at a table with Zheng Chen, next to the prince.

Li Boyuan and Jiang Yi were a little further apart, but there was no dissatisfaction. The beloved son of Prime Minister Wang and the young prince of Anguo Palace are indeed qualified to be close to His Highness the Crown Prince.

Several girls with outstanding appearance and grace also entered the hall and took their seats opposite the prince and others.

These girls are headed by Princess Baohua. The person who is qualified to sit at the same table as Princess Baohua is naturally none other than the Princess of Nanyang, Jiang Shaohua.

No matter how jealous and unfair Jiang Guanhua and Jiang Yuehua were, they could only retreat silently.

All the girls were wearing plain clothes, their faces were bare-faced, and their attire was simple and simple. Youth, at the right age, are as delicate and fresh as flowers on the branches, so why do they need makeup?
Jiang Shaohua was among the flowers, her beauty was dazzling, and her radiance was even greater than that of Princess Baohua.