After hearing her gossip, all the civil and military officials went crazy.

Chapter 211 He Lied to Me

Fang Lingchu remained standing there, showing no sign of leaving.

The emperor looked at the little girl and had a bad feeling.

"Spirit! Is there anything else you need?"

The emperor's voice carried a hint of flattery.

"Your Majesty, why do you want my second brother to go to Baishan Town?"

Emperor: I knew it.

"Ahem! Minister Fang, you are aware of the situation over there. I discussed it with the Grand Preceptor, and he felt that your second brother was the most suitable to go. For the sake of the people, I believe you should understand the Grand Preceptor's good intentions."

Fang Lingchu really wanted to roll her eyes at the emperor. What kind of imperial advisor was he? He was clearly just a scapegoat.

"Understood, but next time Your Majesty sends them there, could you please tell me? I'd like to say goodbye to them properly."

The emperor breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing that Fang Lingchu was not angry.

"I agree to this."

"Hmm, where am I supposed to sleep in the palace?"

The emperor thought for a moment and said, "Let's go to the Consort's former palace! It's also closer to the Imperial Preceptor's residence."

Fang Lingchu: ? ? ? What did she hear?
[Guagua, could the emperor have taken a liking to me?!]

Where did you get so many conclusions?

He wanted me to stay in the place where the imperial concubine used to live. Isn't that a place only his wife could stay in? I said if I refused him now, would he kill me to silence me?

Emperor: ? ? ? What the hell? Who said those rooms in the harem were only for the concubines?

He just said he had his eye on Xia Ruirui, and now he's taken a liking to her again. Does this emperor have nothing better to do all day?

Are you obsessed with women every day?
That's unlikely. Your emperor probably sees no desire in you; he's probably just giving you a place to live.

Oh, that's good. You scared me to death! I'm a woman determined to be a leading lady, I can't let a man hold me back.

Emperor: It's as if I'm interested in her.

"What, is there something you're unhappy with about my arrangements, Immortal?"

"No, thank you, Your Majesty."

"Uh-huh"

Fang Lingchu muttered to herself as she went downstairs.

Time flies by.

Two days later

A guest has come to Fang Lingchu's place.

"Princess, Miss Duan has arrived."

"Let her in"

Fang Lingchu has been too busy these days and hasn't had a chance to see her fellow villager.

Soon a young woman appeared at the door. She wore a hairpin and a thin veil, with a slender figure, fair skin, and beautiful features.

Her large, bright eyes sparkled with life, and her long, jet-black hair cascaded over her shoulders like a waterfall, shimmering with golden light in the sunlight. With that face, she was so beautiful that it was impossible to look away.

[Guagua, she's so pretty! I thought bandits' daughters all looked rough around the edges.]

[Host, Duan Shirui is raised like a princess by her father, how could she be like what you see?]

Okay, suddenly I feel like such a beautiful girl was taken advantage of by that pig, the Third Prince.

Duan Shirui already knew that Fang Lingchu was special, but she didn't expect her to be this special.

"Your humble servant, Duan Shirui, pays her respects to Her Highness, the Protector of the Nation Princess."

"Rise, Sister Duan, you don't need to be so polite. We'll be family soon."

"Your Highness is joking."

"Didn't the Third Prince go to your father to propose marriage?"

Duan Shirui: This fellow villager is too direct!
[Host, you're being way too direct.]

Is there a problem? Haven't they already reached this point?

"I've come to see the princess today because His Majesty has assigned me to work for you."

"Okay, I'll have Raspberry take you to find Ma Caidie later. She manages all the agricultural matters."

"Yes, Your Highness, how long have you been here?"

“We’re from the same hometown, no need to call me princess, just call me Chu Chu.” “Okay, Chu Chu, how long have you been here?”

"I've been here for quite a while."

……

The two fellow villagers met and chatted about many things, including family matters, until it got dark outside.

"Sister Rui, why don't you stay here tonight and not leave?"

Duan Shirui was new to the place and dared not act recklessly.

"No, I'll come again next time I have the chance. I'll go check on the potatoes you mentioned then, and I'll give you a perfect score on the test."

"Okay, I'll wait for your good news."

When Fang Lingchu transmigrated, she was only 27, while Duan Shirui was already over 30.

Therefore, whether in ancient times or in modern times, she is older than Fang Lingchu.

Duan Shirui is an agricultural PhD, and with her joining the team, I believe we'll hear news about potatoes soon.

After seeing Duan Shirui off, Fang Lingchu began preparing for the sacrificial ceremony she would be learning the next day.

Time passed day by day.

Soon, the day of the Third Prince's engagement to Duan Shirui arrived.

"Your Excellency, I beg you, I want to go!"

Helian Shunan didn't even glance at Fang Lingchu, who was pleading pitifully with him, and said coldly, "No, there's less than a month until the sacrifice. Besides your court attendance, there's also the autumn hunt in between. Your study progress will be affected..."

At this point, Helian Shunan paused for a moment, clearly having a real headache!

"Still practicing walking, it's just too slow."

"My dear Imperial Advisor, today is my best friend's engagement! I absolutely have to go. I can always practice for an extra hour when I get back!"

"A word is settled"

Fang Lingchu thought he wouldn't agree, but to her surprise, he did.

Helian Shunan gave a sly smile.

Actually, Helian Shunan herself had things to do today. What she said earlier was just to scare her. She didn't expect to have such an unexpected gain.

"Ok?"

I don't want to go.

"Go, go, I'll go right now!"

Fang Lingchu quickly had her things packed and left the palace.

Once inside the carriage, Fang Lingchu couldn't help but say, "System, I feel like I saved him for nothing. He has absolutely no chivalry; what a devilish coach!"

System: [Host, is it possible that he was doing this for your own good? And why did you make that request of him just now?]

Didn't you hear?! It's Duan Shirui's engagement ceremony! I'm going!

I know, but Helian Shunan was summoned by the Emperor today, so you were allowed to go out!

Upon hearing this, Fang Lingchu was completely devastated.

【What did you say? 】

[This is what your emperor himself said during court yesterday.]

Fang Lingchu tried hard to recall, and it seemed like there really was such a thing!

I've been scammed?

[It's not fair to say you were scammed! It's just that you're learning etiquette way too slowly; your progress is simply unbelievable.]

What can I do? Some habits can't be changed overnight.

Oh well, if there are multiple stores, then we'll just have to add more practice sessions.

Is this a problem with extra training? Is Helian Shunan plotting against me?

Alright, alright, let's go eat some melon seeds later, let's have some fun!

[Everyone there today is a familiar face; what gossip can we expect?]

Not necessarily! There's definitely some interesting gossip to come today.

Upon hearing this, Fang Lingchu suddenly wasn't so angry anymore.

After all, I am indeed a bit incompetent.