After the Lantern Festival, the ice and snow slowly melted, and the earth gradually recovered.The first chirping of birds on the branches is the prelude to busy farming.Last year, the crops were good, and the tea growers made a lot of money. This year, when spring came, everyone was full of energy, carrying hoes up and down the mountain, working early and returning late.

In order to show his emphasis on farming, Yao Wangze chose a place in the suburbs of Ningjin this year and held Tao Jiusi’s long-awaited spring plowing ceremony. Work hard, add luster to your hometown, and make Ning province proud and defend the country.

For a moment, the onlookers were as excited as blood from a chicken, and swung their hoes even harder.

Tao Jiusi stood happily on the ridge of the field, drinking the tea produced in Ning Province, silently thinking that his efforts would probably allow Wei Lingxue to rule the world a few years earlier.

Tian Bian just looked like the years have been peaceful, but Ji Yuanfei was a little lost in thought looking at the villagers who were working.

After a while, he said: "Your Highness, it's time to go to the King of Chu." After a pause, he continued: "Now that we want money, food, food, and people, we should make a plan with the King of Chu."

It took Wei Lingxue more than a year to establish a foothold in Ning Province. Except for Cai Xiangnan, who was not able to deal with him, there were basically no obstacles, and because of the loyalty of Duan Shuiming and Shen Jieyi, the soldiers were strong and strong, and they also had the capital to compete in the world. Now it's time for a showdown with the King of Chu, and getting the support of the King of Chu is one of the important steps Ji Yuanfei designed for Wei Lingxue.

It's just that although the King of Chu has always loved Wei Lingxue and regarded him as his son, but now Wei Lingxue's plan is shocking, Ji Yuanfei is a little worried about whether the King of Chu will agree or even participate.

Ji Yuanfei was worried, but Tao Jiusi was not worried. In his previous life, he knew how the King of Chu ran for Wei Lingxue before and after the case, and even pointed out where to fight, but Wei Lingxue obeyed.However, he felt that what Ji Yuanfei said was indeed reasonable. Opportunities are always reserved for those who are prepared. Only when they are fully prepared can they seize the opportunity when it comes.

"You have no way, and the world will attack it together," Tao Jiusi said firmly, "Your Highness, go find the King of Chu."

Wei Lingxue thought for a moment, then calmly said: "Okay, this trip should be safe, after all...Second uncle also hates the old man." Then he said to Ji Yuanfei and Tao Jiusi: "But this trip should not be publicized, I will take Huayun with me □□Just go by yourself, after I left, I told the public that I was sick, and Xiaotao will sit in Ningjin, and Mr. Ji will replace me to inspect the border garrison. I will definitely come back within two months."

Wei Lingxue was very active, so he made up his mind to see the King of Chu, and set off south in a few days. Tao Jiusi took care of everything in the palace. Except for the confidants of the palace, everyone thought that King Zhao was sick. , is on bed rest.

Tao Jiusi had never tasted the pain of lovesickness, and only after this parting did he know what it means to live like a year, so he had to work hard to fill the emptiness in his heart.

Every day, the sun rises and looks forward to the sunset, and when it gets dark, it waits for the dawn. Half a month has passed in a blink of an eye.Cai Xiangnan heard people say that Wei Chengxue was seriously ill, and he hadn't even stepped out of the room for half a month. Start preparing for a one-day tour of King Zhao's Mansion.

As soon as he arrived at the palace, he collided with Xia Kaiyan who was about to go out, Xia Kaiyan smiled and said: "Hey, why is the wind coming out, Master Cai?"

Cai Xiangnan also smiled slightly, and said seriously: "I heard that King Zhao was ill in bed, so I brought ten ginseng sticks to visit!" As he spoke, he prepared to bypass Xia Kaiyan and go inside.

Xia Kaiyan took half a step to the side, intentionally or unintentionally blocking Cai Xiangnan's way, "Ten sticks of ginseng will cost you a lot of money, why is Mr. Cai so polite?"

When Cai Xiangnan saw Xia Kaiyan who usually didn't talk to him, now he was pestering him, thinking that there must be something wrong with Zhao Wang's illness, and his feet were windy, his figure was flexible, and he could only deal with it: "Ning Sheng Relying on King Zhao, now that King Zhao is sick, what's the point of spending some money?"

Xia Kaiyan saw that Cai Xiangnan was focused on rushing inside, and said urgently: "Your Highness is not seeing anyone now, I'll just convey Master Cai's thoughts on your behalf."

Cai Xiangnan insisted: "It's all here, let's meet His Highness."

You can't ask the guards to chase people away, and you can't really let Cai Xiangnan in. Xia Kaiyan had an idea, and suddenly sighed: "Master Cai, it's not that I make things difficult for you, it's because our Highness has an infectious disease...consumption..."

Cai Xiangnan was taken aback for a moment, but sure enough he stopped.

At this moment, a guard with a square scarf around his mouth and nose came out, holding a copper basin with a bloody towel in it.

Xia Kaiyan grinned sadly, "Look, Your Highness is coughing up blood again. The disease is so severe that we dare not get close for fear of being infected!"

Cai Xiangnan held the ginseng in his hands, and secretly speculated that if Zhao Wang really got an infectious disease, wouldn't it be very risky for me to go in now?In order to spy on the second prince's information, including himself, this deal doesn't seem to be very cost-effective.

Cai Xiangnan said with a sneer: "Since His Royal Highness is so seriously ill, he must take a good rest, and I won't bother you." After speaking, he disappeared in a flash, and the ginseng he brought was also brought back intact.

At this time, Tao Jiusi came out from the front hall, stared at Cai Xiangnan's direction, and snorted coldly, "What good did the crown prince promise him? He can't build Ning Province, and he's not good enough to engage in conspiracy and tricks."

"Ah Choo," Wei Rongyu, who was thousands of miles away, rubbed his nose.

Bi Kong hurriedly said: "Your Highness, are you catching a cold? Shall I go and close the window?"

Wei Rongyu waved his hands, and said to Ah Guang, "You mean Jiang Ziheng? Why is he here?"

Ah Guang also looked confused. Jiang Shoufu had always supported the third prince and opposed Concubine Du Gui. After the fall of the third prince, Jiang Ziheng had nothing to do and was still proud of the officialdom, but he had no personal relationship with the East Palace except for government affairs. It's almost time for dinner today, but Jiang Ziheng made a sudden visit. Could it be that he came here for dinner?

Seeing Ah Guang's stupid look, Wei Ronghe knew that this idiot didn't understand government affairs, so he waved his hand annoyedly and said, "Call in, call in."

Not long after, the smiling Jiang Ziheng entered the East Palace. He has taken good care of himself these years, and he looks younger than Wei Wuyue.

Wei Rongyu remembered that Jiang Ziheng was the third child back then, and he still held some grudges, so he read the memorial and deliberately ignored him.Jiang Ziheng was not in a hurry, he drank tea leisurely, as if he had come to a teahouse instead of the East Palace.

After a long silence in the room, Wei Rongyu raised his eyes to look at Jiang Ziheng, and asked coldly, "How is this tea?"

Jiang Shoufu felt complacent: "Good tea, good tea!"

Wei Rong said, "What's the matter with the chief assistant?"

Jiang Ziheng smiled and said, "The old minister is here to congratulate His Highness."

Wei Rong raised his eyebrows: "Why do you like it?"

Jiang Ziheng didn't answer, but glanced at Ah Guang and Bi Kong who were standing beside him, and they immediately retreated knowingly.

Only then did Jiang Ziheng clear his throat, and said slowly: "The old minister heard that the imperial concubine is currently selecting a crown prince for His Highness."

Wei Rongyu was startled. Before he agreed to this matter, it had already reached Jiang Ziheng's ears. He couldn't help asking: "How did Jiang Shoufu know?"

Jiang Ziheng said with a smile: "There are rumors outside that Concubine Du Gui will pick a niece from her natal family to enter the palace. Why, doesn't His Royal Highness know about it?"

Wei Rongyu's face darkened. Now that the mother and concubine are in charge of more and more, and now he has to force a princess into him, the most frightening thing is that outsiders know about it, but he, as the person involved, doesn't know.

Jiang Ziheng smiled knowingly, and said: "Your Highness, you are the heir apparent, so why is it that the noble concubine has the final say on marriage matters? Your Highness's family affairs are state affairs, shouldn't state affairs be decided by you?"

Wei Rongyu glanced at him, "What exactly do you want to say?"

Jiang Ziheng said with a smile: "The old minister just wants to say that the imperial concubine...is involved in politics!"

For Du Xiangrong's actions, Wei Rongyu has always been able to bear it, at most he loses his temper, closes the door and throws things.Because it was Du Xiangrong who planned everything for him all along, those so-called courtiers who supported the crown prince actually supported Concubine Du Gui.What's even more exasperating is that whenever he wants to handle government affairs and issue edicts alone, those courtiers will always jump out and say that they have to ask the imperial concubine before making a count.

Wei Rong and a dignified prince, wanting no one, wanting power but no power, are completely in vain.How could he not understand the olive branch that Jiang Ziheng handed over right now.

Wei Ronghe imitated Wei Lingxue's plain appearance, and said casually: "The harem has been taboo since ancient times, Jiang Shoufu, don't you think so?"

Jiang Ziheng said sternly, "Yes, since ancient times, women's meddling in politics has always resulted in more failures than success."

Wei Rong nodded clearly: "Jiang Shoufu is the pillar of the dynasty, so we must do our best to help the palace avoid such mistakes."

Jiang Ziheng said: "Your Highness the Crown Prince is wise, and I am safe from David. As for rectifying the imperial court, Jiang is naturally obliged to do so."

The two looked at each other and laughed loudly.

After a while, Jiang Ziheng suddenly said: "It is said that the eldest prince went to the poor village in Ning Province, and thought that the sky is high and the emperor is far away, but he has made a lot of troubles. His majesty's birthday is approaching, why don't your highness ask him to come back and beat him?"

Wei Rong and Gougou mouthed, and said with a smile: "What Shoufu said is that I really have a good understanding with Ben Gong."

Although Wei Rongyu said so, what he thought in his heart was that Tao Jiusi went to Ning Province for a year, and it was time to come back. As for Wei Chengxue, how much trouble could it cause?

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