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Chapter 397
Only Jiang Shaohua was willing to use such a bad-tempered and foul-mouthed minister. If he were in the imperial court in the capital, he would have been ostracized and had nowhere to stay.

Jiao Lang was complaining madly in his heart.

Zheng Chen felt differently. In his previous life, the north was in chaos, but Nanyang County had always been stable, and the two chief officials, Chen and Feng, had made great contributions. Chen was in charge of personnel and maintained close contact with many officials in the court. Feng was a truly capable and capable official, and all the trivial matters of the internal affairs of the Nanyang Palace were supported by Feng.

To be frank, the current Minister of Revenue Ji can hold his position largely due to the late Empress Ji. In terms of ability and talent, Feng Changshi is much better than Minister Ji.

It's a pity that such a talented person is too loyal to Jiang Shaohua and cannot be won over.

Zheng Chen felt sorry for the situation and was quite respectful and polite to Feng Changshi: "We have come here and need to arrange for food, clothing, shelter and transportation. I'm sorry to trouble you, Feng Changshi."

That’s right, in the end, all these trivial matters had to be arranged one by one by Feng Changshi.

When Feng Changshi knew that Zheng Chen and his party were coming to Nanyang County, he was actually furious.

No matter how wealthy Nanyang County is, it can't resist the begging of the people. Whether it's the Fourth Prince Wang or the Young Master Zheng, they are clearly coming for the princess. It doesn't matter if they come, they each bring a thousand soldiers of the Imperial Guard. So many mouths to feed, they need to prepare a ceremony when they leave.

Do you really think that Nanyang County has mountains of gold and silver?

However, no matter how unhappy you are, you can't show it on your face. It's okay to make a few sarcastic remarks, but you still have to be decent.

Feng Changshi smiled and welcomed everyone into the city. Lu Junma was very sensible now, and did not compete with Feng Changshi for the limelight. He just showed up and showed his presence.

Zheng Chen and Doctor Jiao brought dozens of their personal soldiers to settle down in the Nanyang Palace. The imperial guards were naturally arranged separately. There is no need to go into details about the trivial matters involved.

In short, when Feng Changshi was busy, he became angry and everyone in the household department wanted to avoid him, and no one dared to provoke Feng Changshi.

At this time, Lu Junma came in handy, chatting with Zheng Sheren and Jiao Langzhong. Although Lu Junma was a gigolo, he was Jiang Shaohua's biological father. Not to mention Zheng Chen, even Jiao Langzhong did not dare to show his contempt in his heart.

As the saying goes, when you beat a dog, you have to look at its owner first... Well, this metaphor is really inappropriate, but that's the meaning. For Jiang Shaohua's sake, you have to be polite to Lu Junma.

By evening, the princess hadn't returned.

The princess was not here, but there was a welcoming banquet in the palace. County Horse Lu smiled and said, "The princess will definitely return to the palace tomorrow. Please wait patiently, Mr. Zheng and Doctor Jiao."

Zheng Chen smiled elegantly: "It seems that there is something else important at the farm. If the princess does not return to the palace tomorrow, I will ride to the farm."

Jiao Lang thought that Young Master Zheng was jealous and said in front of everyone that he wanted to go to the farm to see the princess. He didn't think that the princess was anxious and should have rushed back as soon as she received the news. Now there is no movement, which shows that the princess doesn't want to see you that much.

Of course, I can't say such hurtful words. I can only think about it in my heart.

How could Zheng Chen not understand it?

After the welcoming banquet, Zheng Chen went back to his room to rest. Without the presence of outsiders, the smile he had been holding out for half a day completely disappeared. There was a haze of dissatisfaction between his eyebrows.

Peng Sihai cautiously advised his master: "The young master came suddenly, the princess must not have reacted yet."

Zheng Chen snorted: "I know her temper best. She either failed to react in time or she deliberately left me alone."

Peng Sihai didn't know how to react when he heard these words full of resentment and anger. He coughed and continued to persuade: "Young Master, since you are here, you should make the best of it. It is inevitable that a girl has a little temper. When you meet the princess, you must not show your dissatisfaction. You came to Nanyang County on purpose, not to compete with the princess."

This makes sense.

Zheng Chen took a deep breath and glanced at Peng Sihai: "You haven't married yet, but you know a lot."

Peng Sihai grinned and said, "I haven't married a wife yet, but I have a few lovers."

For men, having three wives and four concubines is nothing. For those with status, position and ability, having a few female confidantes is nothing. Zheng Chen laughed, and the anger in his heart was indeed relieved a lot: "Forget it, let's rest now and wait for the princess to return home tomorrow."

If Jiang Shaohua doesn't come back... then he will go to the farm. In short, he must see her tomorrow.

……

At noon the next day, the princess and her entourage returned to the Nanyang Palace. Calculating the time, they returned at dawn without any delay.

Zheng Chen's anger suddenly dissipated, and he quickly went out of the palace with everyone to greet them.

He smiled as he watched the girl walking slowly towards him, surrounded by the crowd.

After more than half a year, Jiang Shaohua has grown taller, her figure has become more graceful, her facial features have also grown, bright and fresh. Her bright black eyes are shining, or maybe she is like the dazzling sun, she shines brightly without the sun shining on her.

Zheng Chen's eyes were fixed on her, and he didn't even notice that there was a handsome boy on each side of her...

As the distance got closer, the two young faces came into Zheng Chen's sight.

Zheng Chen first glanced at the handsome, gentle and elegant Fourth Master Wang, and snorted in his heart. Then he looked at the handsome, cheerful and energetic Master Cui Du, and snorted again in his heart.

Little did he know that Wang Jin was also rolling his eyes in his heart.

Cui Du muttered in his heart, you two are imperial envoys, why are you coming to our Nanyang County instead of returning to the capital?
"Zheng Chen greets Princess Nanyang." Zheng Chen bowed with a smile.

Jiang Shaohua smiled and replied, "Mr. Zheng, please don't be polite."

Zheng Chen then bowed to Wang Jintan, the doctor, Chen Changshi and others, and exchanged pleasantries. Whether intentionally or unintentionally, Zheng Chen ignored Cui Du.

Cui Du didn't care at all. He didn't like these cumbersome greetings and etiquette, and he wasn't interested in the verbal battles, so he was happy to hide aside.

Jiang Shaohua's eyes flickered, and he suddenly smiled and said, "Cui Du, you are here to meet Zheng Sheren and Jiao Doctor."

Cui Du responded and stepped forward to greet him with a smile.

Zheng Chen's smile paused for a moment, but soon returned to normal and greeted with a smile.

"Cui Du has grown new crops and improved wheat varieties, which is a great achievement." Jiang Shaohua's voice rang in everyone's ears: "This princess has written a memorial to the court to request a reward for him."

"It won't be long before the imperial court's reward arrives."

"Cui Du has no official position now. After a while, his official position should be higher than Zheng Sheren or Wang Sheren."

Zheng Chen: "..."

Wang Jin: “…”

Everyone looked at Cui Du.

Cui Du felt a little guilty when he was looked at and subconsciously glanced at the princess.

The princess' beautiful eyes were smiling, full of pride.

Cui Du straightened his chest instantly and smiled at everyone.