The emperor urgently summoned his ministers for a small court meeting, and the crown prince also attended. After the meeting, the prince took Zhao Mo to inspect several areas most severely affected by the heavy rain inside and outside the capital for several days.

Fortunately, the prince's physical condition has improved greatly, although he is in a hurry along the way, but it has not yet reached the point of a rapid march, the guards and entourage are brought, and the imperial doctor is following, and the diet is also more attentive, so he is still strong to carry it, and he did not fall down after returning to the palace, but just showed a little tiredness. This is a great improvement over his past experience of weakness, and he himself is very satisfied.

Seeing this, the queen mother, the emperor and several important ministers also breathed a sigh of relief, and their hearts were very happy. For them, there was nothing more joyful than seeing the prince in good health.

Of course, the prince was happy for a while because his health had improved, and he immediately became worried about the disaster. He reported to the emperor what he had seen: "Most of the crops grown in the fields around Gyeonggi have been flooded, and I am afraid that the yield will be reduced by at least four or five percent." The good news is that it's not going to be a no-brainer. It's just that this year's autumn harvest will definitely not be as good as in previous years. "A few areas that were particularly badly affected were also named, and there were several areas that were slightly affected. He also listed the types of grain grown in various places that were more severely affected by the disaster and which ones could be saved.

The emperor was very satisfied when he saw that the crown prince had done his homework seriously and that his body could still support it, and praised him twice, before turning to several important ministers and asking them if they had any ways to deal with it.

Everyone spoke separately, and Zhao Mo was a wallflower in the process, standing in the corner without saying a word. In fact, if it weren't for the fact that the prince couldn't remember anything clearly, he couldn't say it for a while, he could remind him at any time, and he didn't want to stay in the imperial study.

Except for him, all the important ministers and ministers in this room are young and young, and he is not the blood of the royal family, and he has no merit, so he stands on the side and listens to everyone, which is too showy!

Now that the heir of the East Palace is hopeful, Zhao Mo will never want to be in the limelight. If there are still people who think too much at this time, regard him as a threat to the imperial power, and slander in front of the emperor and the crown prince all day long, then won't all his efforts be in vain?

Fortunately, several important ministers in power today are people who understand. Although they were quite surprised to see Zhao Mo here, they thought that he accompanied the prince around Gyeonggi, and he also saw what the prince could see, so he was an insider. When they have any situation that they need to ask, it is not good to ask the prince directly, but it is no problem to find Zhao Mo. It was a very reasonable decision to keep him in the house.

As for the side, it's not that they don't think nonsense, but that the emperor and the crown prince clearly value the king of Suning County, and the East Palace is about to add Ding, what kind of chaos can a clan county king have? Could it be that the emperor and the prince can still be deceived by a teenager? At present, the king of Suning County has not gone against the grain, and there is no need for these ministers to be careful. Didn't you look at Tang Lao Shangshu, Shou Shanbo and Yunyang Hou, they didn't say anything?

Zhao Mo was taken by the prince to participate in this small court meeting, and stayed in the palace until it was almost dark before coming out. didn't have time to go back to his own residence, so he ran to Yongjiahou Mansion first.

When he came, it was just in time for dinner. It's rare that even Qin Ping and Qin An are here today, and Niu Shi hurriedly said: "Hurry up and add a pair of chopsticks." Looking at Zhao Mo, he was a little distressed, "It's pitiful, Hei Cheng is like this, he has lost weight, and his complexion is not very good, he must be tired when he went out of the city with the prince to inspect, right? Eat more." Today, I asked your fourth cousin to make a few more dishes to replenish your body, and I also asked someone to boil medicinal food. Originally, I asked your two cousins to make up for it, but now you should drink two more bowls. ”

Zhao Mo accepted Niu's kindness with a smile, just sat beside Qin Ping and Qin An, and ate a sumptuous dinner, which was very useful in his heart.

Qin An will come back today because of the impact of the torrential rain a few days ago, which flooded a large area of the camp in Jingxi Daying. He took his men to help renovate it, and he was tired for a few days, and now that the camp had been renovated, General Ma gave him and a few colleagues a vacation. He could rest at home for three days and then come back early. Someone from the family reported that the baby son had caught a cold in the rainstorm and was coughing a little, and he was so anxious that he hurried back to see the child. Fortunately, Brother Zhuang'er has a good physical foundation, and his wife and daughter are taken care of properly, so there is no big problem now.

After eating, Qin An hurriedly took his wife and children back to the West Courtyard. He's been away from home for a long time, and he's busy enjoying his family for a while.

Qin Bai and Qin Ping stopped Zhao Mo and began to discuss the storm that had just passed. Cai Shengnan called Qin Hanzhen with a smile, and helped the Niu clan into the room to talk. Qin Hanzhen looked back at his grandfather, father, and fiancé, and went with some regret.

She actually wanted to stay and hear what they were going to discuss. For example, if the grain production is reduced this autumn, will it have an impact on the imperial court's intention to mobilize troops in Liaodong? Zhao Mo seemed to be the person in charge of raising military rations before. Could it be that in order to solve the food problem, he has to go out on a long trip?

Qin Hanzhen did not expect it badly, Zhao Mo mentioned in front of Qin Bai and Qin Ping that he might have to go on a long trip in the near future, and he may not need to go so far to the south of the Yangtze River, but at least he had to go to Shandong to raise a large amount of food to return to the capital. Mingli, this batch of grain is used to prepare for the autumn harvest and reduce production and to stabilize the price of grain in Zhili, in fact, everyone knows that it is for the preparation of Liaodong.

Zhao Mo said: "The batch of grain I raised before will probably be taken out first to help the victims and stabilize food prices." In order to ensure that there was no shortage of food in Liaodong, I had to make another trip to the south. Right now, I am less than a month away from my wedding date with my cousin, and I can't change the wedding date if there is nothing to do, so I will rush back as soon as possible. It's just that during this time, I may lack some courtesy to my grandfather, grandmother and fourth cousin. When he said these words, his heart was full of reluctance. Originally, it was very likely that he would not be able to meet Qin Hanzhen for a long time, so he could only think of ideas in private, but now he couldn't even think of a private method, he was going to leave the capital directly, how could people not regret it?

In this regard, both Qin Bai and Qin Ping are very understanding: "The court is very important. You are young and strong, and it is the time to contribute to the court, and you should do your best to serve the court and the emperor. ”

Maybe it was because Zhao Mo was about to go around and work hard, Qin Bai and Qin Ping treated him more considerately than before, he said that he was going to see his cousin, and even Qin Ping didn't say a word of objection, so he acquiesced. Zhao Mohuan happily pulled Qin Hanzhen out of the door and went to the corner of the verandah, Qin Ping actually endured it, as if he didn't see anything, and only talked to his mother and wife.

Qin Hanzhen was quite happy to see Zhao Mo, and was about to take the opportunity to talk to him about some common words, when he heard him mention that he was going to Beijing on an errand, and the whole person suddenly became depressed: "Where are you going? Shandong? It doesn't sound very far, but if you want to raise food, is twenty days enough to go back and forth? Don't miss the wedding date." "Think about it carefully, her dowry was poured by the rain before, and Zhao Mo has to go out of Beijing to do business at this time, it seems a little unlucky?

Zhao Mo comforted her softly: "I will definitely get things done as soon as possible, rush back to Beijing, and I won't delay the wedding." Cousin, just rest assured!"

Qin Hanzhen sighed and slowed down: "Forget it, don't be too reluctant." If you make a mistake in order to be in a hurry, or if you are tired of yourself, will I feel happy? You are doing things for the court and the people, so it is only right that you do your best to do your best. As for the wedding date, without you, the groom, the wedding will not be possible. You are sent out of Beijing by the emperor again, and the Zongren Mansion will definitely be rescheduled at that time, if the Zongren Mansion is silent, the emperor should reprimand them. You don't have to worry, just get the errand done well, let the emperor praise you more, and the courtiers will know that you are a doer. When the time comes, wouldn't it be better for you to come back and marry me in a beautiful way?"

Zhao Mo smiled when he heard this: "That's really better." Don't worry, cousin, I know what to expect. ”

Qin Hanzhen nodded, and said: "If you are raising grain in Shandong, and you encounter an official or grain merchant who is not looking at it or cooperating, you can ask Uncle Wu about it." Although he is only a magistrate in Jining, with his temperament, he must have been familiar with the personnel situation on the territory of Shandong, and he may have the handle of a few officials in his hands, maybe he can help you. ”

Zhao Mo was stunned and said with a smile: "Cheng, I will contact my cousin." ”

Qin Hanzhen told him a lot more, and remembered that he had just made him a long hooded cloak and a pair of cowhide rain boots for him, which might be a little hot to wear this season, but it was still very convenient in case of rain, so he had to give it to him.

Zhao Mo grabbed her hand: "Just go back and send someone to send it to me." My cousin hasn't made me clothes and shoes on weekdays, and the size must be the same, so you don't have to try them on. I finally came here, and my cousin should talk to me more. ”

Qin Hanzhen blushed a little: "What are you talking about? I don't know anything about raising food." ”

Zhao Mo smiled, if it was a matter of raising food, he had his own experience and knew what to do, so there was no need for Qin Hanzhen to discuss it with him. He wanted Qin Hanzhen to talk to him about common things, talk about gossip and rumors, just like they talked about when they were together on weekdays. Even if it's just trivial, he is willing to listen to her, just like a family and a couple chatting at home on weekdays.

Qin Hanzhen's heart was full of the fact that he was going out of Beijing, and there were originally a few things to gossip about, but he didn't have the heart to say it. Seeing that Zhao Mo wanted to talk about family life, she casually mentioned the injury of Qin Bofu in the second room.

Because Uncle Qin injured his hands and feet, although the sprain on his foot may not affect him to attend her wedding banquet, since he can't move his right wrist, he really wants to attend the banquet, and he can't eat and drink by himself, in case he bumps it, it will affect the injury. Therefore, Qin Bofu is afraid that he will not be able to attend the wedding banquet, and he can't even watch the ceremony, so he can only let other people in the second room come to congratulate.

Qin Hanzhen didn't care about this, he just wanted to mention it to Zhao Mo. Zhao Mo was thinking in his heart, this second cousin of the Qin family only wanted to please himself all day long, looking at the strange and upset, but he couldn't refute his face. Now he can't come to his wedding banquet, but everyone is relieved, and he can't wait for it.

Zhao Mo smiled and didn't express an opinion on this, only said: "The Pei family's side must have stopped for a while, and it is impossible for Miss Qin to come out to cause trouble for the time being." ”

Qin Hanzhen agreed: "Although the Pei family pursues fame, fortune and power, and is not smart, they are not stupid enough to get home, so they shouldn't easily magnify my cousin to come out and cause trouble." Now that the second sister has escaped her clutches, when I and the fourth sister are married, there will be nothing to worry about her. ”

Zhao Mo asked, "Aren't there still five girls?"

Regarding this question, Qin Hanzhen sighed, feeling a little difficult to speak.