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This is true.

Cui Du had never been humble in front of the princess. A few days ago, when he was with the fourth son of the Wang family, Young Master Zheng, he did not show any sign of inferiority or cowardice.

Firstly, he has real ability, and secondly, it is because of the princess' full support.

Song Yuan's eyes flashed with a smile: "This is how a person should be, open and calm, neither humble nor arrogant." He paused and whispered: "You can get closer to the Cui family. However, you also have to be more careful."

"Cui Ping is so enthusiastic about you because you have grown new crops and because the princess recommended you for merit. When the court officially awards you, you will be the highest-ranking official in the Cui family. No one will do anything without profit, this is the way aristocratic families behave."

"Today you are so glorious and proud, they are eager to tell the world that you are a descendant of the Cui family. If you fall from heaven to the bottom of the valley one day, they will definitely be the first to break off with you."

Cui Du nodded, indicating that he had taken note of it.

Song Yuan added: "Cui Ping will definitely talk to you in private tomorrow. No matter what he says, don't agree to it outright."

Cui Du hummed: "Don't worry, uncle. I'm not a child. I'm not that easy to coax or deceive."

Song Yuan raised his eyebrows: "You have the princess protecting you, even if they want to deceive you, they have to weigh the pros and cons carefully."

The bigger the fist, the more truth there is.

The princess had soldiers and food, connections and prestige in the court, as well as the favor of the Empress Dowager and the trust of the Emperor. Therefore, after weighing the pros and cons, the Cui family came over. If it was the Princess of Huaiyang or the Princess of Dongping, the Cui family would not have spent so much effort.

Cui Du nodded again.

I won't give you more reminders. The princess is still young, and Cui Du is not yet an adult. Some things cannot be explained in detail.

Song Yuan thought about it and gave two final instructions: "In short, you should not have the intention to harm others, but you must be on guard against others. You should be more careful."

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The next day, Cui Ping and his party, led by Cui Du, visited the farm and wandered around the fields and greenhouses for the entire day.

Cui Ping and others were shocked by what they saw. No matter how much they prepared themselves mentally before coming, it was still far less shocking than seeing it with their own eyes.

The winter wheat is green and stretches as far as the eye can see to the horizon.

The various fruits and vegetables in the greenhouse are fresh and juicy, which is pleasing to the eye.

And the new seedlings in the experimental fields are said to have a much higher yield than ordinary grains...

God!

Cui Du is so amazing!

No wonder the princess values ​​him so much. Such talents, no matter where they are, shine like pearls!

Cui Ping couldn't help but admire: "The court should really reward you handsomely. At least you should be made a viscount."

Cui Du had no knowledge of the titles and official posts of the Liang Dynasty, so he asked casually with a smile: "How high is this official position?"

Cui Ping patiently explained: "A title of nobility is different from an official position. A title of nobility can be inherited from generation to generation, while an official position is a real position."

Lu Cong, who was accompanying him, laughed softly and said, "The title of nobility is very rare. Only those who have made great contributions will be considered for reward by the court. With the title, there will be fiefdoms and money and food. In the Daliang Dynasty, there are five ranks of nobility: duke, marquis, earl, viscount, and baron. There are only two people who have been granted the title of duke. There are three people who have been granted the title of marquis. Earls and viscounts are not common either."

In short, the title is more valuable and rarer.

Cui Du suddenly realized and said with a smile: "Now that you say that, Mr. Lu, I understand." Cui Ping glanced at the smiling Mr. Lu and thought that the princess was really unconventional in employing people, even criminals were used for tasks.

Cui Ping thought so in his heart, but he was very warm to Lu Cong: "Lu Sheren explained it in a simple and easy-to-understand way."

Lu Cong was also a veteran who had been in the officialdom for many years. How could he not see the hint of disapproval in Cui Ping's eyes?

He didn't take it to heart either.

His life has experienced ups and downs. He has had his moments of glory, and also his downfalls, when everyone despised him. Since he was able to climb out of the mud, he didn't care about anyone's strange looks.

To put it bluntly, Cui Ping, the eldest son of the Cui family, can be reserved and arrogant in front of others, but he doesn't need to be so in front of him.

In terms of family background, the Lu family of Fanyang and the Cui family of Boling were both prominent families in Daliang. In terms of talent and learning, he was a Jinshi at the age of 20, while Cui Ping failed in the exams many times and only achieved success as a Juren. He rose and fell in the officialdom, while Cui Ping never took up an official position and stayed in Boling County to manage the affairs of the Cui family. As for his future, Cui Ping would be the head of the Cui family of Boling in the future, while he would follow the princess. The princess was soaring, so he had no worries about not having a bright future.

Lu Cong smiled calmly and said, "I have been a county governor for several years, so I know this common sense."

Cui Ping laughed and said, "Mr. Lu has been working at the farm for the past two years. It's really a waste of his talent."

Lu Cong smiled: "It is a blessing for me to serve the princess. Moreover, what Master Cui does benefits the country and the people. It is also my honor to assist Master Cui."

"Now that the Cui family has sent people here, it proves that the path I have chosen is correct."

Cui Ping pretended not to hear the sarcasm in Lu Cong's words, and smiled happily: "To be honest with you, Mr. Lu, I came here to pay my respects to the princess and to meet Cui Du. The Cui family will definitely help you in the future."

Cui Du thought it happened again.

I really don't understand these people. Why can't they speak properly? They have to beat around the bush and use double entendres. It's so frustrating to listen to them.

Song Yuan was relieved. With Lu Cong handling the situation, Cui Du would not suffer any loss.

Song Yuan said to Cui Ping, "You can stay at the farm and I will go back to the palace tomorrow." He also said to Lu Cong, "Cui Du is young and not familiar with worldly affairs. Please ask Lu Sheren to take good care of them."

Lu Cong understood what he meant and agreed with a smile.

After Song Yuan returned to the palace, he first reported to the princess: "... Cui Ping is very close to Cui Du and shows his kindness everywhere. From what I see from him, it seems that he wants to leave his son in Nanyang County to assist Cui Du..."

Jiang Shaohua raised his eyebrows slightly, thinking: "The Cui family wants to bet on Cui Du."

"Is this because of Cui Du's ability, or is it because he believes that Cui Du will marry into the Nanyang Palace in the future?"

Song Yuan: "..."

The princess spoke frankly and directly about her lifelong event without any shyness.

Song Yuan coughed and cleared his throat: "Everyone can see how much the princess values ​​Mr. Cui. Cui Ping is a smart man, so he will definitely understand the situation."

Jiang Shaohua smiled faintly: "No matter what, it's always a good thing that the Cui family is willing to bet."

"They want to live in the farm and be close to Cui Du, so let them go."

Cui Ping was very patient. After he settled down at the farm, he followed Cui Du around every day. Cui Du was busy teaching farmers and improving grain varieties, so he had very little free time every day.

Cui Wang asked him for advice, and he did not hold back at all, teaching him everything he knew.

After a few days, Cui Wang was also convinced: "Father, my cousin is very capable, but he is not arrogant at all and has a broad mind. He will become a great man in the future." (End of this chapter)