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That evening, the Bowang County Government held a special banquet to welcome Cui Du.

Cui Du has never held a formal official position. However, his position in the Nanyang Palace is outstanding and special. Even Chen Zhuo, the chief official, now politely calls him Master Cui.

This was of course because Cui Du had extraordinary abilities. Secondly, everyone saw the princess's subtle attitude towards Cui Du, and they all looked up to Master Cui even more.

Cui Du was not good at drinking, and after everyone toasted him with a round of drinks, his handsome face turned red.

Jiang Shaohua said with a smile: "Cui Du's alcohol tolerance is average, you guys should not get him drunk."

Chen Sheren and Ma Sheren, who were standing by, felt a little sour. Look at how biased the princess is. They stayed with her all day long, but she was never so considerate to them.

After the banquet, everyone went to rest and no one mentioned it.

Cui Du came suddenly and there was no vacant room in the county government office for him to stay in, so he slept in the same room with Ma Yaozong.

Ma Yaozong was smart and tactful, and he took the initiative to go to the kitchen to ask for some hangover soup. He also gave up the bed and slept on the floor.

Cui Du was a little embarrassed: "The bed is so big, we can just sleep together. Even if we have to sleep on the floor, I should sleep on it."

Ma Yaozong smiled and said, "Mr. Cui, please don't be polite to me. I have practiced martial arts since I was young, and I am in good health. It is just right for me to sleep on the floor."

Cui Du couldn't resist the enthusiastic horse herder, so he had to accept the kindness and said casually: "Thank you very much, horse herder. I have to get up early tomorrow morning and go to the mine with the princess, so I'll have to rest early."

Ma Yaozong sat up straight from his bed in an instant: "Master Cui, are you going to the mine tomorrow too?"

"The princess asked me to go with her," Cui Du asked in surprise, "Why, you're not going tomorrow?"

Ma Yaozong: "..."

Heartbroken!
Ma Yaozong was hurt by Cui Du's unintentional words, and he cheered up and said, "The mine is an important place. Every time the princess goes into the mountain, Chen Changshi and his grandson are accompanying her. Yang Shenshi and I are staying in the county government office."

He has been working for the princess for three years and is by her side every day, but he is still far from being trusted by her as much as Cui Du. How tragic!
Cui Du didn't know what to say. He just lay on the bed with his handsome face turned inward and smiled secretly.

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"Is Cui Du also going to the mine tomorrow?"

On this side, Chen Jinyu was also shocked by this sudden news.

Jiang Shaohua smiled and nodded: "Cui Du has been in Nanyang County for more than three years. He has been working hard in the farm. This is the first time he has come out. I will take him to the mountains to broaden his horizons."

If the genders were changed, wouldn't it be to let you see my family strength?

Chen Jinyu secretly complained in his heart, but agreed with a smile: "The princess is right. In the past few years, Cui Du has made great contributions to Nanyang County. It is all due to the princess's trust and praise."

Jiang Shaohua glanced at Chen Sheren who was saying one thing and thinking another: "Just don't be petty. No matter how much I trust Cui Du, it's not as much as you."

Chen Jinyu was coaxed into laughing, and came over to hold the princess's arm: "I feel relieved when the princess said that."

Jiang Shaohua was also amused: "It seems that you were really jealous just now. You are going to do great things, so you need to be broad-minded and have a long-term vision. You can't always be so petty."

Chen Jinyu smiled and stuck out her tongue: "Grandfather often said that to me. But I have had this temper since I was a child, and it is difficult to change it."

After a few jokes, Jiang Shaohua casually asked, "By the way, when you came back this time, did your mother urge you to quit your job and come back to get married?"

When this topic was mentioned, Chen Jinyu pouted and said angrily, "Don't mention it. Not only did my mother not urge me to come back, she also told me to work hard and not to disappoint the princess's kindness."

"Isn't this good?" Jiang Shaohua smiled: "You have been looking forward to freedom. Now that you are free, why are you unhappy again?" Chen Jinyu said sullenly: "My mother is so snobbish. Seeing that the princess has arranged a good marriage for my eldest brother, she is so happy all day long. She is thinking about the good thing of marrying a daughter-in-law from the governor's mansion next year. How can she care about such trivial matters as whether a girl like me will get married or not."

Jiang Shaohua laughed again: "Why do you care what she thinks? The important thing is that she is happy, and you got what you wanted!"

The process is not important, the result is the most important.

Chen Jinyu let out a breath of repressed air: "I know I shouldn't care about these things. But I still feel a little unhappy. In my mother's heart, my eldest brother's marriage and future are the most important. For my eldest brother, she is happy for me to work for the princess."

This feeling of resentment, injustice and unwillingness is really not a pleasant one.

Jiang Shaohua expressed his understanding and patted Chen Jinyu on the shoulder: "No one can do anything about this kind of thing. You have to think it through yourself."

After chatting for a while, they washed up and went to bed together.

The next day, Jiang Shaohua got up at five in the morning as usual and went to the open space in the backyard of the county government office to practice spear for an hour.

Cui Du stood up at some point and came over, standing in the corner, staring quietly.

Qin Hu, Meng Sanbao and other personal guards took turns to step forward and fight with the princess. The silver spear flashed, the red tassels fluttered, and the girl in red martial arts uniform shot out the spear like lightning, and her posture changed like the wind.

Even though Cui Du did not know martial arts, he was still shocked by the princess's bold and heroic demeanor.

When Jiang Shaohua knocked down a personal guard with one shot, Cui Du got so excited that he clapped his hands vigorously.

The guards: "..."

When the princess was practicing martial arts, everyone was silent. The only one who dared to clap his hands and say "good job" was Master Cui.

Even Song Yuan couldn't help but glance over.

Cui Du then realized that he was a little rash. He smiled awkwardly and walked to Song Yuan: "Uncle, I'm sorry, I didn't mean it."

Song Yuan whispered, "If you don't follow the rules in private, the princess won't bother with you. Be more careful in front of others and don't give people a chance to talk about you."

This speaks volumes.

Cui Du was careless, but not stupid at all. On the contrary, he was smart and sharp beyond ordinary people. The special meaning in Song Yuan's two short sentences made Cui Du's heart beat wildly.

Cui Du nodded vigorously to indicate that he had taken note.

Song Yuan stopped talking without saying anything more. He drew the long sword from his waist and fought with the princess.

The silver light flashed again, and Jiang Shaohua, who was wearing a red martial arts uniform, and Song Yuan fought in a group. This time, Cui Du did not dare to say anything, but he was amazed from time to time in his heart, staring at the princess with his eyes, unwilling to blink.

After a long time, Jiang Shaohua calmly put away his spear, walked up to Cui Du and said with a smile: "I haven't had breakfast yet, have you?"

Cui Du shook his head: "I haven't eaten yet."

"Come and have breakfast with me." Jiang Shaohua said with a smile.

Cui Du exclaimed happily and happily accompanied the princess to have breakfast.

Qin Hu and Meng Sanbao looked at each other.

Cui Du is such a lucky guy! (End of this chapter)